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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01201969City Hall Palo Alto, California January 20, 1969 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:30 p. m. in the regular meeting of January 13, 1969 with Mayor Arnold presiding. Present: Arnold, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Gullixson, Pearson, Spaeth Absent: Beahrs, Wheatley Resolution of Appreciation - Herbert A. Eckland MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Gallagher, its adoption: Resolution No. 4125_ entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Expressing .Appreciation to Herbert A. Eckland for His Services to the City. " The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Wildlife Sanctuary MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Comstock. its adoption: Iteso 2n No. 41 6 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alt- Declaring Palo Alto to Be a Wildlife Sanctuary. " The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote: -rv+nl .i Be*^ Clrk, Comstock, Gallagher, - ----erg= �._...�; sw_aici, Gullixson, Pearson, Spaeth Noes: Dias Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting of January 13, 1969 adjourned at 7:40 p. m. *********************** ******* Tho Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:41 p►. m. in the regular meeting of January 20, 1969. Present: Arnold, .Beahrs (arrived 7:47 p. m,), Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Gullixson, Pearson, Spaeth,, Wheatley (arrived 8:34 p. m.), Absent: None 323 1/20/69 Approval of Minutes Mayor Arnold stated that on page 306 of the Minutes of January 6 in the statement made by Richard Schroeder suggesting the use of parks other than El Camino for "Be Ins" that Mr. Schroeder would like to have the Minutes include that he was thinking of Foothills Park, rather than the Baylands Athletic Center. There were no objections. Mayor Arnold e. so asked that on page 310 of the Minutes of January 6 in the third line of the last amendment on that page that "(2)" be corrected to "(1)". T. ere were no objections. The Minutes of the Council meeting of January 6, 1969 were approved with addition and correction. Hearing -- Miscellaneous Streets Project No. 67-3 ( R:139:9) C _. -- Mayor Arnold announced that the public hearing in connection with Miscellaneous Streets Project No. 67-3 was held, as advertised, on December 16 and was cicsed on that date with Council action on the project continued until this time. (Counciinian Beahrs arrived at 7:47 p. m.) City Manager Morgan presented information concerning the various portions of the project and outlined the courses of action open to the Council which would not require further public hearing. Mayor Arnold stated that Bond Counsel Jones has advised a four -- fifths vote of Council is necessary in order to proceed with the pro- ject, and asked that the Council consider separately each portion of the project, beginning,.v tb- Monroe Park area. Discussion followed and Mr. Morgan, City Engineer Witbeck, re- plied to questions concerning City standards and policies regarding various aspects of the proposed project, the zoning of the area at present and es indicated by the General Plan, the prospective costs to residents and the details of items included in the proposed im- provements. MOTION= Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Gallagher, to delete from the Monroe Park portion of the proposed Project No. 67-3 all elements except sanitary sewers, storm sewers and right-of- way pavement, curbs and gutters. Discussion continued and Mr. Morgan, Mr. Witbeck and Bond Coun- sel Jones replied to questions concerning the desirability of under- ground utilities and street lighting, the anticipated costs to property owners of these items, and the cost of vertical versus rolled curbs and the Council policy regarding the former. 324 1/20/69 After questioning Councilman Beahrs, Bond Counsel Jones stated that since Councilman Beahrs had been unable either to attend the public hearing on December 16, 1968 or to familiarize himself with the project as required by law, he must be disqualified from voting on the project at this time. AMENDMENT: Councilman Berwald moved, to substitute rolled concrete curbs for the vertical curbs described in the project for the Monroe Park area. The amendment failed for lack of a second. (Councilman Wheatley arrived at 8:34 p.m.) AMENDMENT: Vice Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Clark, to include street lights in Project No. 67-3. AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, and it was duly seconded that the residents be allowed•to choose the type of lighting fixture they prefer for the street lights. ADDITION TO AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT: At the suggestion of Mr. Morgan that the cost of the preferred light fixture might• exceed present contemplated costs, Councilman Pearson added to her proposed amendment to the amendment, with the consent of her second, that the cost of the street light fixtures is not to exceed the cost projection submitted and to be limited to those selected by the staff as appropriate for the area for both technical and aesthetic reasons. See Page 349 Councilman Gullies son requested that the Minutes reflect the state- ment of Mr. Morgan as to how residents will make the street light fixture selection. Mr. Morgan stated that appropriate samples of fixtures would be selected by the staff, and all property owners of the Monroe Park area wt!tld be invited to come to the City Hall, see the samples and state then individual preference._ _Thefixtisres_which is the-fi-st -choice of the -majority _of those who accept the invitation to state a preference wall be selected for the entire area. The amendment to the amendment carried unanimously by voice vote, Councilman Beahrs abstaining. The amendment as amended carried by majority voice vote, Coun- cilman Beahrs abstaining. The main motion as amended then carried unanimously by voice vote, Councilman Beahrs abstaining. MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Dias, that the bond period for the Monroe Park portion of the project be sea. for 25 years instead of ten years. Upon advice of bond Counsel Jones that a motion referring to the bond period would have to have general application to the entire pro,. ject, Mayor Arnold ruled the motion out of order. 325 1/20/69 MOTION RESTATED: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Clark, th2.t with relation to the bond period in Project No. 67-3 assessments be classified in terms of size so that the largest would mature in a period not to exceed 25 years and the smallest not to exceed ten years with gradations in between, and specific classi- fications be brought back to the Council before any final bond sale. AMENDMENT: Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Berwald, that the maximum rate on the bonds be set at 4% and the City buy the bonds, thus subsidizing the project. Discussion followed concerning cost to property owners with various bonding periods, the amount of the proposed City subsidy, and the advantages fo short and long term bond periods, City Controller Mitchell stated the present City position in regard to funds for the proposed purchase of bonds, The amendment failed by majority voice vote, Councilman Beahrs abstaining. The motion then carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Berwald, Comstock, Gallagher, Oullixso,z, Pearson, Wheatley Noes: Clark, Dias, Spaeth Abstain: Beahrs MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Cornstock, that the method of spreading of assessment in regard to sanitary sewers for Monroe Park be changed from square footage to individual lot basis. Discussion followed and Mr. Morgan responded to questions reiar i-_ - ing the additional cost to molt property owners, the present resi- dential zoning of the area and the future zoning indicated for the area in the General Plan. The motion failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Berwald, Comstock, Cu.l.lixson Noes: Arnold, Clark, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Whee.t1ey Abstain: Bea►hrs Mayor Arnold stated the Council would now consider the Forest Lane portion of the proposed project. 326 1/20`69 MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, seconded by Pearson, that in regard to Forest Lane the center island be retained and a con- struction plan conforming to the neighborhood request be adopt, ,. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote, Councilman Beahrs abstaining. Mayor. Arnold then stated the Laura Lane portion of the project- is before the Council. MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Comstock, to in- clude the Laura Lan,., portion of Project No. 67-3 as outlined in the re port. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote, Councilman Beahrs abstaining. Mayor Arnold then asked the Council to consider the West Bayshore portion of the project, MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Pearson, that assessments and improvements as outlined in the report for West Bayshore Frontage Road be included in Project No. 67-3. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote, Councilman Beahrs abstaining. MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Comstock, that the improvements with the appropriate assessments as indicated in the report for Geng Road, East Bayshore, Clemo Avenue, Oregon Frontage Road and all other components of the proposed Project No. 67-3 be included as outlined. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote, Councilman Beahrs abstaining. Bond Counsel Jones then stated that adoption of certain resolutions in connection with proceeding with proposed Project No. 67-3 are in order at this time. MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Dias, its adoption: Resolution No. 419? entitled "Resolution Ordering Changes and Modifications. " The resolution was adopted unanimously by voi vote, Councilman Beahrs abstaining. MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following resolutions and moved, seconded by Dias, its adoptioa: ttcsoly,tion Ns. 44.1694 entitled "Resolutions Overruling Protests on Resolution No, 4122 of Preliminary Determination and of Intention., " The resolution was adopted unanimouslyby voice vote, Councilman Beaters abstaining. 327 1/20/69 MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Dias, its adoption: Resolution No. 4199 entitled "Resolution Determining Con- venience and Necessity, Adopting Engineer's Report, Con- firming Assessment and Ordering Work and Acquisition. " The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote, Councilman Beahrs abstaining. MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Clark, its adoption: Resolution No. 4230 entitled "Resolution Calling for Sealed Proposals and Fixing Liquidated Damages for Failure to Complete the Work Within Time Specified." The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote, Councilman Beahrs abstaining. (The Council recessed from 9:55 to 10:10 p_ m. ) Use of Old Corporation Yard Councilman Wheatley presented the Public Works Committee recom- mendation regarding use of the Old Corporation Yard property that it be either used for commercial purposed as portrayed by the One tlrzver -ity Circle proposal or that the Council adopt a policy approv- ing the concept of low to moderate cost housing for the site. lr►lrs. Kitzi Bocook, 251 Stanford, Palo Alto, invited Council to view St. Francis Square apartments in San Francisco and spoke in support of low income housing;. Leonard Cornell, 420 Adobe Place, Palo Alto, real estate_broker, —ur--ged Consideration ofthe' Ravens Enterprises proposal for low to moderate income housing. John Brockman, President, Ravens Enterprises, urged considera- tion of his corporation's proposalfor low to moderate income housing. Roy Maloney, President of Palo Alto Chamber of Commrrce, urged a study be made of the entire community for a more suitable site tor low to moderate income housing and spoke .in support_of com- mercial development of the Corporation Yard property. George Crane, 1852 Bret Harts, Palo Alto, spoke :n support of the use of the property for low to moderate income housing. Robert Andrews, Vice President of Interland_Corporation, devel- opers of the One University Circle proposal, urged consideration of his corporation's proposal and stated that if the Council wishes to adopt a policy with regard to low income housing thi his firm is experienced in that area and would like to be considered. 328 1/20/69 Ira Hall, 505 Runnymede, East Palo Alto, member of the Urban Coalition, spoke in support of development of the Old Corporation Yard site for low to moderate income housing. Mrs. Barbara Vas, Slyke, Stanford, read a letter addressed to her from Miss Elizabeth Wadleigh, 866 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, regard- ing the need for low income housing in Palo Alto. - Frank Williams, 3573 Murdoch, Palo Alto, urged consideration of the Old Co -poratiort Yard site for low to moderate income hteising.. Frank L. Crist, Sr. , attorney representing Tan Construction Com- pany, presented a petition signed by 60 downtown Palo Alto mer- chants urging the Corporation Yard property be used for high-rise apartment and hotel development, and asked for consideration of the Lee de Forest Center proposal. Frank Manfredi, 219 Addison, Palo Alto, urged use of the Corpo- ration Yard site for low to moderate income housing. Mrs. Jane i,jrnan, Stanford, urged use of the Corporation Yard site for low to moderate income housing. See Page 349 Mayor Arnold read a letter dated January 20, 1969 from President Pitzee; of Stanford University urging that consideration be given to use of the Corporation Yard site for low to moderate income housing, and referring to Acting rresident Glaser's letter of October 9, 1968 expr. ssing co=ncern over the absence of such housing ii, this area. Discussion followed and Mr.. Brockman responded to questions con- cerning the experience of Ravens Enterprises in the housing field, the auspices under which they operate, and the probable qualifica- tions which would be set for prospective tenants. MOTION: Councilman --Wheatley moved, seconded by Berwald, t t-- -the-Old Corporation Yard property be reserved for possible use for low -moderate cost housing for six months pending further study by staff and the Public Works Committee and receipt of the Stanford low-cost houo+}ng study. Discussion followed concerning the anticipated date of completion of the Stanford study, whether cr not specific proposals would have ►_o be submitted to the electorate, the status of commercial proposals solicited by the City for the site development, and whether or not the site is suited to family -type residential use. AMENDMENT: Councilman Gullixson moved, seconded by Beahrs, to delete that the property be "reserved" and substitute that decision on the Corporation Yard proPerty be continued for a_period of six months pending further study by the staff and the Public Works Committee and receipt of the Stanford study. 329 1/20/69 } The amendment failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, ieahrs, Dias, Gallagher, Gullixson Noes: Berwal.d, Clark, Comstock, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley The motion then carried by majority voice vote. Adjournment MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias moved, and it was duly seconded, to adjourn. AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson, to adjourn to 7:30 p. m. on Monday, January 27, 1969. The amendment carried by majority voice vote. The motion as amended carried unanimously by voice vote. The Council adjourned at 12:07 a. m. City Hall Palo Alto, California January 27, 1969 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:35 p. m. in an adjourned meeting from January 20, 1969 with Mayor Arnold Present: Arnold, Beabrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock (arrived 7:40 p. rn. ), Dias, Gallagher, Gullixson, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Absent: None Councilman Comstock Mayor Arnold expressed the Council's concern in connection with the January 26 bombing of Councilman Cornstock's horne and stated that all possible is being done in handling this and similar recent events which have occurred it the City, in order to eliminate such violence. (Councilran Comstock arrived at 7:40 p. m. ) Site and Design Control - 1703 Embarcadero Road MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, seconded by Pearson, to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation and approve the application of the Carl A. Holvick Company on behalf of Timothy D. Sandis at 9 703 Embarcadero Road subject to the following conditions: Pr.a isit n- i- i1 -be made for irrigating all planted areas. if a permanent, in place, watering system is not provided, hose bibbs shall be located so that no portion of any planted area is more than fifty feet from one or more hose bibbs. 2. Landscaping shall be as shown on the planting plan with two additional trees to be planted in the parking lot and six additional trees to be interspersed in the planting strip on the easterly side. Landscaping shall be maintained and replaced as necessary. 3. Signs shall be substantially as shown on the approved development plans, shall not move, flash or be other- wise animated and shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Planning and Community Development. 4. Arrows indicating traffic direction shall be eliminated on the plan showing the parking lot. The motion carried unanimously by voice vet*. 331 1/27/69