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Palo Alto, California
June 29, 1970
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in an adjourned
meeting of June 22, 1970 at 7:30 p.m.
Present:
Absent:
Arnold, Bea.hrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias,
Gallagher, Norton, Pearson, Spaeth
Wheatley
Yacht Harbor Master Flan
Mr. B. Y. Amyx, Director, Santa Clara County Park and Recreation
Department, responded to questions from Council concerning the pro-
posed plans.
MOTION: Councilman Gallagher-, on behalf of the Public Works Com-
mittee, moved to approve the recommendation of the Public Works
- Committee to amend the Master Plan as outlined by the County of
Santa Clara in their letter dated May 19. 1970 that the Yacht Club
and the Sea Scouts remain in their current location and not be re-
located as originally proposed under the Master Plan.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, seconded by Comstock, the
Public Works Committee recommendation that the Mayor be author-
ized to send to the Board of Supervisors of the Couty of Santa Clara
a letter requesting that the Observation Point at the Palo Alto Yacht
Harbor be placed on the bayside of the area, and respectfully re-
quest that this item be made an agenda item of their Loard with a
view to referring it fs.naily to the appropriate body of their staff.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vate
Hoover Para Master Plan
MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, seconded by Beahrs, to
accept the Public Works Committee recommendation to approve the
plan as submitted by Jack W. Buktenica and that the architect be
directed to make working plans for "Park Addition Improvements"
and "Eadating Park Improvements" as outlined in his letter dated
Juno 9, i 970.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the
staff be directed to include Phase II (existing park improvements) in
the 1971-76 Capital Improvement Program and that the Mayor be
authorized to execute an agreement in the amount of $5, 090 for plans
and specifications for Hoover Park improvements.
The motion was approved by unanimous vice vote.
Municipal Service Centex, Phase II (CM.R:E58:0)
MOTION: Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Beahrs, moved to
approve the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that
Paul Huston be selected to develop a master plan on Phase II of the
Municipal Service Center.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
Division of Land - 470 Anton Court
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Norton, to accept
the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the appeal
of the decision of staff to deny preliminary land division for property
located at 470 Ae±on_C;;; r-i,,- provided that owners provide acr s s to
—both properties from Anton Court and meet the following conditions:
1. Providing evidence of payment of all City and County taxes;
2. Granting a 5' P. U. E. to accommodate existing utility ser-
vice to the existing home; and
3. A final parcel map must be filed in conformance with
Section 11575 of the Subdivision Map Act.
The motion was approved by majority voice vote.
and Design Ccntrej -
2465 to 83 East Ba shor on a P.o d
MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Comstock, to approve
the application of the Johnson and ii.pe Co�+S£�'1!Cti.0 Co
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site and design control district approval at 2465 to 83 East Bayshore
Frontage Road, subject to change of peripheral planting width to
five feet and meeting requirements of City Engineer regarding curbs,
sidewalks, and driveways.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Site and Design Control - 247 Hamilton
•, - Comstock ck ...d o., d by Norton,
MOTION: %.f�4RC11Tii�n C6siasi4u�.,a� saavivvy seconded by s�fvr�Vii, to
approve the application of Amcoe Sign Company for site and design
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control district approval at 247 Hamilton Avenue, subject to lights
around sign being removed entirely and the purple colored lettering
of the name "ANDY'S" to be changed to brown, other colors to be
yellow background with red lettering.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Design Control - 285 Hamilton Avenue
MOTION! Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, to accept the
Planning Commission recommendation to approve the application of
Hare, Brewer, and Kelley for design approval 4t 285 Hamilton Avenue.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
7 nne ham ' an--A LAO=MMte
East Bayshore Frontage Road and Fabian Way
MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following ordinance and moved,
seconded by Gallagher, its adoption:
Ordinance No. 2563 entitled: "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Amending Section 18. 08. 040 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code by Changing the Zoning of Certain Property in _
-,the Vicinity of Sat_ :-_`o Avenue,
�_-u.c�n�o East B-aysnore F. oriege road
and Fabian Way from L -M-1 and M -1-S to L -M -1-D and M -1 -S -D"
(first reading 6/8/70)
The ordinance was approved by unanimous voice vote.
Public Facility Security Services«(CMR 563:0)
MOTION; Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Norton, that
the Mayor be authorized to approve and execute the contract with the
Wells Fargo Security Service for public facility security services,
effective as of July 1, 1970.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
A.ninnal $hsktr tee with the
Ci of Mauaatain View (CMR 'AA
I.
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Arnold, that
the Mayor be authorized to execute an agreement with the City of
Mountain View to provide animal care facilities to the City of
l'elountain View effective August 1, 1970.
In answer to questions from the Council, City Manager Morgan ad-
vised that the objective was to maximize the use of the facility with
the hope that the costs would remain eeeent ally the earns. -.Thin
agreement will provide custodial care only.
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Ms..Harriet Mundy, 757 Tennyson Avenue, Palo Alto, told the Council
she would like to see more stringent enforcement of the leash laws
in Palo Alto.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
"Off Sale -Genera' Alcoholic Beverage License
Alma Liquors, 3421 Alma Street (CMR:560:0)
MOTION Councilman Gallagher moved, seconded by Comstock,
that the application for a premises -to -premises tranfer of an ex-
isting Off -Sale General Alcoholic Beverage License - Alma Liquors,
3421 Alma, be filed without protest.
The motion carried by enanimous voice vote.
"On Sale" Beer and Wine License --
Pietro`s - 201-203-205 California
MOTION: Councilman Gallagher rrtoved, seconded by Comstock,
that the application for an "On Sale" Beer and Wine L.s.cense at
201-203-205 California be filed without protest.
The- motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Ciosin_8 of 1969-70 Budget
MOTION: Councilman Spaeth introduced the following ordinance
and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption:
Ordinance No. 2564 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Authorizing Closing of the 1969-70 Budget."
The ordinance was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
Zone Change - Civic Center Ordinance
Mayor Arnold commented on a letter received from Birge M. Clark,
architect, dated June 11, 1970 concerning difficulties involved in
complying with e' main portions of the ordinaif, a covering design
control in the Civic Center Area.
MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, duly seconded, to refer to staff
the matter of reviewing the ordinareee prescribing site control in
the Civic Center area with specific attention to that portion of Mr.
Clark's letter referring to the following:
"Exceptions 1) Internal changes which do not affect the exterior.
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a-cx.ies aw; -ciasar:ilcm of o ilililws nature which have
no adverse impact on the external appearance and
are approved by the Planning Department."
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Tennis Court Fences
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Councilman Pearson referred to Council action of June 15, 1970
whereby the oral communication of Mr. Jerry Dunn re tennis court
fences at Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club was referred to
staff for review and recommendations to be returned to the Council.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved to return the matter of
tennis court fences to Council, Council then to refer the item to
the Planning Commission.
The motion died for lacic of a second.
i2te of Confidence for the
Palo Alto Police Department
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Gallagher, to
endorse a constructive, positive statement of confidence in the
Palo Alto Police Department and its personnel.
The motion was approved by- the f«ilc,-wang-Toii"call. vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Bearers, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias,
Gallagher, Norton, Spaeth
Noes: None
Abstention: Pearson
Oral Communications
1. Ed Lowe, 1010 Waverly Street; spoke to the Council on
behalf of the Palo Alto Tenants Union expressing concern
over the number of evictions received by tenants of low
and moderate cost housing in Palo Alto and urged the
Council to intercede with the owners of the properties to
withhold eviction notices until some replacement low cost
housing is made;
Director of Planning and Community Development
Fourcroy responded to question regarding areas where
eviction notices had been served and stated that he was
not aware of any zone changes in the area.
See Page 352
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Adjournment
The adjourned meeting adjourned at 8:45 p. m.
* * * * *
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 8:46 p. m.
in a special meeting with Mayor Arnold presiding:
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias,
Gallagher, Norton, Pearson, Spaeth
Absent: Wheatley
Bryant Street Pr ect (CMR:57) :0)
MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following resolution and
moved, seconded by Spaeth, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4360 entitled "A Resolution Authorizing
Execution of Agreement for Bond Counsel Service and
Reference to Attorneys Thereto"
The resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Clark, Dias, Gallagher, Norton,
Spaeth
Noes: Berwald, Comstock, Pearson
MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following resolution and
moved, seconded by Spaeth its approval for adoption:
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Finding and
determining' that. the Public Interest and Necessity of Said
City Require, for Public Use, Certain Land Located in the
City of Palo Alto, County of Santa Clam,, State of California,
and Directing the Filing of Eminent Domain Proceedings -
Rarnona Street, Bryant Street, Florence Street
MOTION: Councilman Clark, seconded by Beahrs, moved to
continue the item for one week.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Gallagher,
Spaeth
Noes: Comstock, Dias, Norton, Pearson
(The motion to continue takes precedence over all mot -it -mg
except adjournment and privilege►
Bryant Street Prod; ect (continued)
MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced lhe following ordinance and
moved, duly seconded, that it becontinued for one week:
Ordinance of the City of Palo Alto, California, Amending the
Palo Alto Municipal Code by Adding Section 1 3. 1 L. 080 to
Title 13 Thereof, Declaring Need for Parking Authority to
Function in the City of Palo Alto Prescribing Its Name,
Organization, Purposes, Powers, Operation, Management
and Financing
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
Ares: Arnold, Beak: s, Berwald, Clark, Dias, Gallagher,
Norton, Spaeth
Noes: Comstock, Pearson
Willow Road Expressway
MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following resolution and
moved, duly seconded, its approval:
Resolution No. -4361 entitled "Resolution of the Council of
the City of Palo Alto Endorsing an Expressway in the Willow
Road Corridor and Requesting that the California Highway
Commission Reopen Route Location Studies"
AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by
Comstock to amend the resolution to delete from the fifth
Whereas the words "and orderly gr .w th" and Section 3 to read
as follows: "It hereby requests that the California Highway
Commission authorize such public hearings as may be required
to rescind the adopted freeway route and adopt the Willow :Ex-
pressway Route 'E` and to review the design features of the
exp: essway."
The amendment was approved on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock,
Dias, Gallagher, Norton, Pearson. Spaeth
Noes: None
See Page 352
The resolution as amended was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
A,.p��°eiation Hildebrand
y[3r „z 1d vaa b€ha os the Cu1.uaLii eake eo' d deep appreciation
for the dedicated service given to the City by City Attorney James
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Hildebrand who is leaving to take up the position of City Attorney
in the City of Sunnyvale. Mayor Arnold also expressed best
wishes to City Attorney Hildebrand and Mrs. Hildebrand
(formor City Clerk who was present in the audience).
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:F0 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
City Clerk)
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