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Palo Alto, California
September 29, 1970
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in an adjourned
meeting of September 28, 1970 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Wheatley
presiding.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Dias, Gallagher,
Pearson, Norton, Wheatley
Absent: Comstock, Spaeth
blousing Land Bank
MOTION: Councilman Norton, on behalf of the Finance Committee,
moved to approve the recommendation that the staff be instructed
to include $500,000 for housing land bank purposes in the prepara-
tion of the Capital Improvement Program for the fiscal year 1971-72.
MOTION: Mayor Wheatley rnoved, duly seconded, to hear from the
public although there is a motion before the Council.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
See Page 440 Gr?ttin Hogin, Jr., 20800 Valley Green Drive, Cupertino, urged
the City Connell to approve this recommendation.
Discussion followed confirming that this $500,000 does not include
the $500,000 previously committed for the Lytton School Site; this
action would not make any commitment to anyone to do anything
during the 12 months in the next fiscal year but is essentially Led -
get planning.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Berwa.:l moved, seconded by Beahrs,
to am nel the motion t}._ado •h, yworela "th2t e!':::1 ie. ®ha:.ce of Apps
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priation of these funds that guidelines to govern the manner of
their disbursement should be developed and approved by the Council.
The amendment failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Berwald, Dias, Gallagher
Noes: Arnold, Clark, Norton, Pearson, Wheatley
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The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Eerwald, Clark, Gallagher, Norton, Pearson,
Wheatley
Noes: Beahrs, Dias
Bryant Street Project
Scott Carey, Cornish and Carey, reported that as a result of questions
raised by the Planning Commission the developer had proposed some
modifications to the plans for the garage which might result in the
loss of 12 cf the proposed stalls.
Discussion followed with staff affirming that the alternate plans for
the garage are not of a substantive nature and do not need to be con-
sidered again by the Planning Commission. All plans are of a pre-
liminary nature and are quite flexible at this point. Beautification
of the garage, concern over the flow between proposed new buildings
and existing old ones, and the elimination ter treatment of the alleys
were discussed.
(The Council recessed from 9:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.)
MOTION: Mayor Wheatley introduced the following ordinance and
moved, seconded by Beater;,, its approval for first reading:
the C _ Palo o Alto t o Amending -
Section IlOral7l�::.+�.,a., of Council of the -AIL City of `� ___--_�---�s-.v--
18. 03.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Change
the Zoning of Certain Property in the Vicinity of University
Avenue, Ramona Street, Lytton Avenue and Florence Street
• from P -F aad C-2 to P -C Subject to Conditions'
AMENDMENT: Mayor Wheatley moved an amendment that passage
of the zoning ordinance be contingent upon the parking assessment
district being succest.fully formed including the downtown beautifi-
cation and street lighting projects.
Mayor Wheatley withdrew his amendment since it was noted this con-
tingency can be made part of the contract.
Discussion followed on details of thh contract and the formation of
the various districts with City Manager Morgan advising the intent
is to consider all of the—ffe iiatiers concurrently in order to allow
the Cot.ncil to determine the course of action it wishes to take on
each one.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Wheatley,
to amend the ordinance Section 11, Itern 7, to read as follows: "That
the exact configuration of the parking garage on the alternate sheet
dated 9/23/70 be subject to review by the City Staff prior to the
issuance of a use permit.
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The amendment was approved by unanimous voice vote.
_ ___--__ .E_,.- Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Wheatley,
that Item 6 be changed to read as follows: "That the landscaping,
covered walkways, walkways, alleyways and fences be subject to
review by the Planning Commission and Council prior to receipt of
an application for a use permit."
The amendment was approved by a majority voice vote.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Berwald,
to amend the ordinance to include that the design be so changed that
the minimum space from a fence or existing building be no less than -
25 feet and that any new re -alignment preserve all trees on Cogswell
Plaza,
The amendment failed by a majority voice vote.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Pearson,
to request staff to explore and report back to Council the feasibility
and cost of saving the mature oak trees on the planning site prior
to the issuance of the use permit.
The amendment failed by a majority voice vote.
AMENDMENT; Councilman Berwald moved that theoYcl nan_ce be--
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amended to lirnit and provide criteria. for future development on the
block and attempt to provide more attractive development, staff to
suggest what is possible in present zoning.
Mayor Wheatley ruled the amendment concerned a separate item,
and was not in order.
The ordinance as amended was approved for first reading by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Dias, Gallagher,
Norton, Wheatley
Noes: Pearson
Santa Cara Count • Transit District
MOTION: Councilman Arnold introduced the f:.=llowinerosolution
and moved, seconded by Gallagher, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4379 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Urging a Favorable Vote for the Creation of
the Santa Clara County Transit District Act, as Amended, For-
mulated by the Santa Clara County Transportation Policy Corn-
mittee and the Board of S.'perviaors Designated as Measure A
can the Novern bcr 3, 1970 Ge31i'r i Election? Ballot"
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The resolution was adopte_c by unanirrieua voice vote.
Demolition Permits
MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following ordinance
and moved, seconded by Wheatley, its approval for first reading:
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending
Section 16. 04. 075 of the PAMC to Amend the Uniform Building
Code to Require a Building Permit to be Taken Out or Other
Approval Gained for Replacement Construction Prior to Appli-
cation for Demolition Permit for Demolition of Structur c e -Laet-
Used for Residential Purposes"
MOTION: Mayor Wheatley moved to hear from the public although
there is a motion before the Council.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
Mrs. Edna Kinderman, 501 Forest, expressed the hope that an addi- See Page
tiona1 inspector had been employed by the City to see that no one 129
cure let his property go down.
The ordinance was approved for first reading by a majority voice vote.
Councilman Clark asked that the record note he had abstained from
any discussion on this hatter and also had abstained from voting.
Communi Cultural Center - Pro'ect No. 68-34
(CMR: 44:0)
MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, to autho-
rize the Mayor to execute a contract with Edward R. Griffin for the
base bid of $290, 986 for construction of the Corntnunity Cultural Center.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
1970-71 Annual Slurry Stal Program,
F ect No. 70-52 (CMR:645:0)
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Beahrs, to
authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Bay Slurry Seal Corn-
_- i f $11,429.50
�,laasy ::s-tl:e .sritoLiAt b. - aLui ry- seal pavement surfacing
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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Liquor Licens e - L'Omelette (CMR :643:0)
MOTION: Councilman Norton moved, seconded by Berwald, that
Council take no; action to protest the application for an "On Sale
General Public Eating Place" license, L'Omelette Restaurant,
4170 El Camino Real..
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
Prohibition of Off -Site Signs
MOTION: Councilman Clark introduced the following ordinance and
moved, seconded by Gallagher, its approval for first reading:
"Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending
Section 16.20. 140 of the RAMC to Include Expressways and
Other Limited Access Street and Highways to Prohibition of
Off -Site Signs"
'Che ordinance was approved for first reading by unanimous voice vote.
Law Student Internship Pro&ram
City Attorney Stone reported the establishment of a law student
internship program for the City of Palo Alto in conjunction•:vit . the
-i n_ v -r sity of Santa Clara -Lai SchooL
The report was received.
Webster House Property
City Attorney Stone reported the purchase at public sale of the
Webster House property by the Guy T. Atkinson Company in the
amount of $666, 668. 86.
The report was received.
City •Hall Og n Space
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved to continue this agenda item
to the meeting of October 5, 1970.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote
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Joint Cities -Count Plannin Agency
Councilman Clark reported that this matter had been deferred to
the County Association of Planning Officers and would be brought
back to the Council at a later date.
Joint Regional Skyline Committee
Councilman Pearson advised the formation of a Citizen's Advisory
Committee to the Joint Regional Skyline Committee to consist of
five citizens from Santa Cruz County, five Citizens from Santa Clara
County and five Citizens from Pala Alto.
A rneeting of the Regional Skyline Committee will be held on Novem-
ber 19, 1970.
Future Development - Br •ant Street Area
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Arnold, to request
staff to -report on the scope of development of properties continguous
to Bryant Street Project and means for site and design control to in-
sure those properties remain compatible with the Bryant Street Project.
Di cussion-fol owed and Director of Planning and Community Devel-
oprnent Fourcroy advised the Council that a review and report on the
General Plan was underway and the subjects of the motion would be
considered in that report.
MOTION WITHDRAWN: Councilman Berwald, with the consent of
his second, withdrew his motion.
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Gallagher, to
request the staff to report on an estimate of the most reasonable
scale of development that could take place on the property contiguous
to Bryant Street Project.
The motion carried by a majority voice vote.
Construction on Lots 75' Det2
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved that staff be asked to report
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lots 75' deep.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Pearson advised she would place the matter on the
agenda for the next meeting.
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.J L L Communications
Nancy Evans, 188 Lois Lane, speaking for the Palo Alto Land Coali-
tion, commended the statement of the Ad Hoc Committee for Sound
Amplification 2.nd also urged the Council to accept the recommenda-
tion of the residents of the Central Palo Alto area and reexamine
the area in light of low cost housing needs.
Adournn�ent
The meeting adjourned at 11:05.p. m.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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