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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09081970MINUTES city of palo alto Ciyic Center P- to Alto, California September 8, 1970 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date with Mayor Wheatley presiding. Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Clark, Comstock ( rri--cd 7:40 p.m. Gallagher, Norton, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Absent: Berwald, Dias A^�+ royal of �fiinutea Uf Aa i:st 22.4_12a The Minutes of August 17 were approved as written. Approval of Minutes u ust 24, 1970 Councilman Norton requested that on page -3 94 elusive" be changed _to -read "conducive." CAT sine 18, the word "con - MOTION: Councilman Norton moved, on behalf of the Finance Committee, that the Council make no decision at the present time on whether the City should construct and operate a CATV system until pending regu- latory matters are clarified and the experiences of nearby systems have been reviewed; and that in this interim period the staff be directed to: a) complete, a legal -political analysis regarding importation of distant signals; h) discuss the passibility of joint construction and operation with Mountain View; c) explore in more detail the use of CATV facilities for loc: _) programming; d) develop preliminary assssment of staffing and fiscal com:- rnitmen.ts required; and Upon completion of the study staff will return their findings to the Finance Committee for their consider :;ion and possible recommenda- tions to the Council. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. T L'se Permit - 180 Hamilton Avenue Harrin ton and Kulakoff MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Clark, to -_:phold the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the appeal of Harrington and Kulakoff for a use permit to allow one hundred and one (101) dwelling units in a seven (7) story apartment hotel at 180 Hamilton Avenue, Zone District C-2. 1 MOTION: Mayor Wheatley, duly seconded, moved to hear from the public even though there was a motion before the floor. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. John Jorgenson, attorney representing Harrington and Kulakoff, ad- vised the Couraail t ,st -ander existing zoning ordinances the developer could build the propoaed hotel without requiring a use permit, the need for a use permit is due to the installation of a kitchen facility for each unit. Mr, Jorgenson stated the reasons for installing the kitchen facilities are 1) by so doing the project becomes eligible for FHA financing and 2) the installation of kitchen facilities makes a much more desirable living package than the provision of a community kitchen for the Ksse of the occupants. He asked Council for two weeks continuance in order for his clients to prepare a rnore complete pre- eentation for the Council. MOTION: Mayor Wheatley moved, seconded by Beahrs, to continue the matter to September 21. City Attorney Stone in responae-tc questions advised ilia*__ii'__there Were substantial changes made in the proposal the application would have to be returned to the Planning Commission for another public hearing. The motion to continue failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Beahrs, Norton, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: Arnold, Clark, Comstock, Gallagher, Pearson MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, seconded by Beahrs, to re- fer the natter back to the Planning Commission. MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Spaeth, to recon- sider the previous action of the Council to continue the matter for two weeks. -j has mAt� vi rna,iority voice vote. City Attorney advised that if the applicant withdrew his application at this stage he could submit another application at any time without prejudice. John Jorgenson asked for permission to withdraw the application at this time. 401 9/8/70 Mayor Wheatley granted permission to the applicant to withdraw the application. Meetirs Dates - StandingCommittees See Page 412 MOTION: Councilman Gallagher introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Beaters, its approval for adoption: Ordinance No. 2579 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending S1t^ce-tion (a) of Section 2. 04.230 - and Sections 2.04. 250, 2. 04.260 and Z. 04. 270 Granting to the Mayor Authority to set the Regular Monthly Meeting Night of Standing Committees of the Council" (first reading 8/17/70) The ordinance was approved by unanimous voice vote. Willow Road Expressway Hearin^ City Manager Morgan reported that Division IV, Departrrient of Public Works, State Division of Highways, will hold a publ'_c hearing on October 22, 1970 at 2:00 p.m. at the old Palo Alto City Hall in the fc.rmei Council Room. 11. K. Taylor, Assistant District Engineer of Division IV, Department of public Works. State Division of Highways, described the scheduled public hearing as a preliminary hearing concerning _the pos ible- relo- cation of willow Road Expressway and advised that after the hearing, a report will be made to the Sacramento office of the Division of Highways and a second public hearing will be recommended if so re- quested by the cities of Menlo Park and Palo Alto. In response to questions Mr. Taylor stated that until the route is adopted the State Highway Division has no authority with regard to moving existing residences to other locations from the proposed Willow Expressway site. John Hargis, 152 Emerson, asked if there would be further appoint- ments to the Willow Road Committee, specifically a representative of those citizens directly involved. Mr. Hargis was- advised that See Page 412 during the preliminary period of public hearings no further committee appointments were anticipated. Colorado Substation Excpansion Pro, ct CMR: 20.0 MOTION: Councilman Norton moved, seconded by Beaters, to authorize staff to begin the process of selecting an engineering consulting firm to design the Colorado Substation Expansion project and develop plans for site improvement, architectural design and landscaping. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote, 402 9/8/70 (The Council recessed from 8:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) Old Cnrnnratinn Yarn (C.MP,:6 0, 473:0) MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Norton, that staff be directed to commence contract negotiations with Clement Chen and Associates for the development of a hotel complex, and simultaneously staff be directed to contact Stanford University with regard to necessary lease modifications for the property. MOTION: Mayor Wheatley moved, duly seconded, to hear from the public although there is a motion before the floor, The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Phil Troutsky, 117 University, stated the people of Palo Alto need low -moderate income housing. Nanette Hanko, 3172 Emerson, representing Palo Alto Civic League, spoke in support of the Interland Corporation proposal. Thomas Chen, architect for Clement Chen and Associates, in answer to questions advised that the figures presented by his company were based on current operations of a number of facilities owned and oper- ated in the bay area by Holiday Inns. Mr. Chen clarified use of :he 6,4 acres involved as follows: 3 acres devoted to landscaping. _ar acre for buildings, the balance for parking. He stated that iri his opiniom structured parking would not be as desirable as his proposed landscaped Discussion followed on the value of the land; land use for a rapid tran- sit terminal; hotel proposal contingent upon a liquor license; land allowance near railroad tracks to accommodate a rapid transit system; possibility of using the revenue from the land toward the needs of the community. J;m Scapitoni, representative of Interland Development Corporation, described the Interland proposal for an office center which would com- prise an acre of lake and 55% of open land area which he felt would provide a strong visual impact upon entering the City. He expressed the opinion that his project would provide an incentive to improve the surrounding area, and he pointed out the advantages of the proposed parking structure. Mr. Scapitoni emphasized the mobility of the Location for the tenants of the office project since it is so close to trains, buses, and the highway. AMENDMk N€ Mayor Wheatley moved, seconded by Gallagher, to amend the motion to include 1)directions to staff to work with Clement Chen Associates to consider the space requirements for future rapid transit tracks; and 2) to provide landscaping for the parking which would mitigate the amount of back top being used for surface parking and to investigate the use of aggregate or other materials to minimize the use of black top for the parking area. The amendment carried by unanimous voice vote. 403 9/8/70 AMENDMENT: Councilman Norton rnoved, duly seconded, to emend_ the motion to direct 5taif to give consideration to the size and de- sign of signs to minimize the idea of a chain hotel operation and con- vey the notion of a local Palo Alto Holiday Inn. The amendment carried by unanimous voice vote. The motion as amended then passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Clark, Gallagher, Norton, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: Comstock, Pearson San Francisql.iito Cre Divgrsi• S stern Project No. 66-10A (CMR 122, 484:0, 629:0) MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract on behalf of the City with A. E. Mullin Construction Company for construction of the San Francisquito Creek Diversion System in the arnount of $459, 368. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Teen Center .1SStex n Community_ Center Improvements • Phase i1)(CMR:6Z5:91 MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Cornstock, to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Hans Stavn for construction of the Teen Center including the base bid and Alternates 1, 2 and 3 in the amount of $38,290. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Comstock, its approval for adoption: Ordinance No, 2580 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending the Budget for the Fiscal Year 1970- 1911 to Make an Additional Appropriation to the Capital Improve- ment "and" The ordinance was adopted by unanimous voice vote. Plant Operation (,CAM:627:0) MOTION: Councilman Arnold movers, seconded by Beahrs, to approve an agreement between the City of Los Altos and the City o: Palo Alto to cover interim operations of the Los Altos plant, allowing the City of Palo Alto flexibility in hiring and training treatment plant personnel, 404 9/8/70.. and authorizing the Mayor City. (Councilman Spaeth left the Chamber at 10:40 p.m.) The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. to execute the Joint Citi Itatk9 1 ag ecrneritt on behalf of the silt cent to Count Exxreelswa s (Councilman Spaeth returned at 10:45 p.m.) The City Clerk, as requested, read in full the prepared resolutions. MOTION: Councilman Clark introduced the following resolutions and moved, seconded by Norton, their adoption: Resolution No. 4374 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Regarding Off Site Advertising Signs Adjacent to County Expressways" Resolution No. 4375 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Regarding Off Site Subdivision Directional Signs, The resolutions wefe:- approved by unar.jrZ':t]uc_voic _vote,____ MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Gallagher, that staff be directed to make the appropriate clarification of Section 16. Z0. 140 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to include "landscaped freeways, expressways, and any other limited access street or high- way." The motion carried by unanimous voice: vote. Mildred S, L da Pro ee MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Spaeth, to direct staff to report on the various methods of holding or acquiring lands such as the Ligda land. Discussion followed and City Manager Morgan spoke of the difficSit tiaa of exploring possibilities in the abstract. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Beahrs, moved that staff be directed to pursue the matter of the Ligda proposal. The substitute motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 405 9/8/70 Vietnam War Resolution Councilman Pearson read a letter received from Lee Kelly which con- tained a three part resolution concerning the Vietnam War and moved to allow Mr. Kelly to speak. There were no objections. Lee Kelly, 557 Hamilton, asked the Council to send a letter to our representatives in Washington to put the Ci.ty.of Palo Alto on record as being opposed to the Vietnam War. Jim Schock spoke in favor of the resolution and expressed the opinion that a resolution from Palo Alto would not change anything; it would have no effect on the President or on the Congress. George Tappen, 652 Channing Avenue, stated Congress had given up its vested authority and responsibility to the President of the United States. MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Spaeth, that the Mayor, with the City Attorney, write a letter to our representatives in the Senate and the House of Representatives which would contain the elements of the proposal presented by Mr. Kelly concerning the Vietnam War. The motion -was -defeated by the following roll call vote: Ayes: CornFtock, Pearson; Spaeth Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Clark, Gallagher, Norton, Wheatley Tele hone Poles, 571 Hamilton Avenue Councilman Pearson introduced a letter received from Mrs. Frapwell, 571 Hamilton Avenue, concerning the telephone poles which have been moved to the front of her residence from the across the street in order to facilitate construction underway at that location. City Manager Morgan advised staff was in the process of answering Mrs. Frapwell's letter and would investigate possible alternatives and resolution of the problern. . raI t4.0.1) iirnunivai tiori* - 1. Bruce Anderson, 634 Arastradero, spoke in favor of the Vietnam War resolutions. 2. Mrs. Ruth Frapwell, 571 Hamilton,, spoke in support of young people and their concern for the Vietnam War. 406 9/8/70 i 1 Oral Communications (continued) 3. Nancy Oswald spoke in opposi existing ordinance prohibitin people luring in the same dw 4. EllenWilson, 1036 Cobra enforcement of this ordin 5. Cary Ritter spoke in o ordinance Ad.;. �urnrrsent There being no further bus ATTEST. City Clerks