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Palo Alto, California
April21, 1969
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:30 p. m.
with Mayor Arnold presiding.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher,
Gullixson, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley
Absent: Clark
Finance Committee - 1969-70 CMerating Budget
Councilman Bcrwald announced the Finance Committee will consider
the 1969-1970 Operating Budget on the following dates: 3:30 p. m. ,
Tuesday, April 29; 7:30 p. m., Tuesday, May 20; 7:30 p.m. ,
Tuesday, May 27. Mayor Arnold urged Council members to attend •
and to submit in writing any ideas they may have on specific items.
Welcome to Queen - Palo, Le. te, the Philippines
Mayor Arnold welcomed Miss Maria Elena Puertollano, Queen of
Palo, Leyte, the Philippines, and her sister Miss Azucina
Puertollano, who have been visiting in Palo Al.to in connection with
the Diamond Anniversary Week celebration. Miss Puertollano-
presented greetings to the Mayor and Council from Antonio M.
Osayan, Municipal Mayor; Benjamin Rornualdez, Governor of
the Province of Leyte; Juan S. Tisrno, First Giant of the Giant's
Club of Leyte; and a blessing from the Episcopal- Seat of Palo.
Aaroval of Minutes - A ril 7, 1969
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Lim u ricen►eee
MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, seconded by Beahrs, to
continue until May 19 the Planning Commission recommendation
relating to liquor licenses.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Enforcement €:f Use Permits and Variances
MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, seconded by Spaeth, to
uphold the Planning Commission and take no action on their recom-
mendation that it does not consider the requirement of faithful
performance bonds an appropriate enforcement device for use
permits and variances.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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Human Relations Commission
Councilman Berwald reported on recent activities of the Human
Relations Commission, mentioning in particular the favorable
comment received from various groups concerning the City's
affirmative action program. Councilman Berwald commended
HRC members and Wally Carroll, Assistant to the City Manager,
on the successful seminar held by the HRC for representatives of
other cities and of contractors.
Stanford. Underground Utilities Conversion
Project TTo. 6 -83
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs introduced the following resolutions
and moved, seconded by Wheatley, their adoption, including reference
to award of sale of bonds to Miller & Schroeder, Inc.:
Resolution No. 4234 entitled "Resolution Determining U psid
Assessments and Providing for the issuance of Bonds"
Resolution No. 4235 entitled "Resolution Awarding Sale of Bonds"
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, and it was duly seconded,
to hear from the audience although there is a motion before the
Council.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Robert J. Debs, 3145 Flowers Lane, Palo Alto, inquired as to why
the proposed form resolutions were not included in the Council
packets at the libraries.
City Manager Morgan advised that since the award of sale of bonds
took place at 2:00 r„ n _ on - April n
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Frit c ryt�LJ (tire -date -of the present
_--Council meeting), it was impossible to fill in the blanks in the form
resolutions in advance, and therefore, no information was available
for the packets.
The resolutions then carried unanimously by voice vote.
Pedestrian acid Bic cie Traffic o San Antonio Road Overpay
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Comstock,
the adoption of the following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2496 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Amending Subsection (a) of Section 10. 64. 180
and Section 10. 32.040 of the Fralo Alto M� * i.cipal Code to
Permit Pedestrian and Bicycle Traffic on San Antonio Road
Overpass (first reading 4/7/69)"
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'rhe ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Comstock, Gallagher,
Gullixson, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley
Noes: Dias
Irn rovement and Maintenance of Paved Areas
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, and it was duly seconded,
to continue the proposed ordinance relating to improvement and
maintenance of paved areas to May 5, 1969 in accordance with the
recommendation of the City Manager.
The notion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Site and Desie Control - Service Stations
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MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, and it was duly seconded,
the adoption of the following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2497 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Amending Title 18 of the Palo Alto Municipal
nicipal
Code to Require Site and Design Control for Gasoline Service
Stations (first reading 4/7/69)"
Councilman Berwald advised he would not vole on the proposed
ordinance.
The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote, Councilman
Berwald abstained.
Assessment Peocedures
MOTION: Councilman Ber-waidemoved,-seconded by Pearson, the
adoption of the following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2498 entitled "An Ordinance Amending the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, Relating to Special Assessment and
Assessment Bond Procedures (first reading 4/7/69)"
The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
Hansen Wa Electric Substation (CMR:192:9)
MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, seconded by Beahrs, to
approve the proposed lease agreement with Stanford for the Hansen
Way Electric Substation and authorize the Mayor to execute it on
behalf of the City.
Councilman Gallagher advised he would neither participate in the
discussion nor vote on the proposed lease agreement.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote, Councilman Gallagher
abstaining.
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£xperim entai Bike Route System (CMR:193:9)
Mayor Arnold stated he had received letters urging continuance of
the experimental bike route system from Mrs, Mari in Loewenstein,
Mrs. Otis Benepe, Mrs. Agnes Robinson and Dr. 'i<obert Dreisbacrr.
Robert H. Drei sbach, M. D. , 4090 Amara nt2. Avenue, Palo Alto,
urged expansion of the bike route system and referred to suggestions
contained in his letter to the Council of April 21.
Mrs. Norman Silbering, 1421 Emerson, Palo Alto, spoke in favor
of retaining the existing bike route system and expanding the bike
safety program.
Mrs. Edward Ginzton, Los Altos Hills, read a letter from D. A.
Rutledge of Varian Associates, Palo Alto, urging that the bike
route system be retained and extended.
Mrs. Nonette Hanko, 3172 Emerson, Palo Alto, urged extension of
the bike routes.
Dcbert 3. Debs, 3) 45 Flowers Lane, Palo Alto, urged improvement
and expansion of bike routes.
Mark Latham, 470 Coleridge, Palo Alto, spoke in favor of retaining
the bike route system and presented drawings representing his
s'iggested improvements.
George Desposito, 607 Wellsbury Way, Palo Alto, spoke in favor
of retaining the bike route system.
Miss Jan Benepe, 3435 Louis Road, Palo Alto, spoke in favor of
retaining the bike route system and expanding it.
Nat Schoenfeld, -3526 Ramona, urged -expansion -c'ai-nuke-zy:..`route �
systems throughout the Peninsula.
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Beahrs, that
the staff be authorized to develop and implement an augmented
bicycle safety program, primarily through the Police Department,
directed toward all segments of the bicycling public as a means of
coping directly with the bicycle safety problem as recommended
by the City Manager in hie report of April 17, 1969 (CMR:193:9)
Discussion followed and City Manager Morgan replied to questions
concerning present bicycle safety programs, the high percentage of
accidents involving bikes being caused by bicyclists, the City's
increased liability in regard to establishing bike routes, the costs
of maintenance of the signs due to vandalism, . and the results: of a
City survey indicating lack of use of bike routes,
The motion carried unanimously by •,oic:e vote.
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MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Spaeth, that the
City Manager's recommendation regarding discontinuance of the
experimental bike route system -be continued until the time following
reconvening of school in the fall at which time Mr. Morgan will
have had an opportunity to: (1) install and evaluate the augmented
bike safety program; (2) re-evaluate usage and safety of existing
bike routes; (3) reconsider changes and improvements in the current
system to meet criteria of safety and usage, (4) confer with the
appropriate city -school joint committee; and (5) report recommend-
ations back to the Council no later than the third meeting in
October 1969.
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Spaeth, that the
recommendation of the City •,Manager regarding discontinuance of
the experimental bike route system be referred to the Planning and
Procedures Committee.
The motion to refer carried by majority voice vote.
(The Council recessed from 9:14 to 9:25 p.m.)
Paths and Trails (CMR:172:9)
MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, seconded by Spaeth, to
refer the City Manager's report on paths and trails (CMR:172:9) to
the Public Works Committee.
CHANGE OF MOTION: At the suggestion of City Manager Morgan that
matters concerning traffic should be assigned to the Planning and
Procedures Committee, Councilman Wheatley, with the consent of
hie scsbnd, changed his motion accordingly.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Civic Center F►irnishings and Equi ment (CMR: 195:9)
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MOTION: -CounciiI:an___Fierw ld introduced -the fall
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and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption:
Ordinance No. 2499 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Amending the Budget for the Fiscal Year
1968.1969 to Make an Additional Appropriation for Construction
of the Civic Center, Project No. 65-6"
City Manager Morgan ad'4 sed that the appropriation would cover
cost of installation of carpet in the new Civic Center with resulting
benefits superior to those of vinyl tiles in regard to both use and._.
economy.
The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
(Councilman Berwald left at 9:40 p. rn. and did not return)
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Abandonment of Easements - East Meadow Circle
(CMR: 190:9r _
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4236 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Ordering the Vacation of an Easement for
Embankments (East Meadow Circle)"
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
Sewage Agreezne its (CMR: 191:9)
MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, and it was duly seconded, to
approve the proposed amendment to the Agreement for Sewage
Transportation. Treatment and Disposal with the Town of Los
Altos Hills and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment on
behalf of the City.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote,
A raisal. Services - El Carnino Real
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MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Pearson, to
approve the contract for appraisal services in connection with the
El Carnino Real Widening Project No. 64-1 in accordance with the
City Manager's report of April 17, 1969 (CMR:194:9) and authorize
the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Control of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses_
City Attorney Hildebrand presented his report on bills SB 159, AB
1421 and AB 1422 currently before the State Legislature and dealing
with the subject of alcoholic beverage control, stating no action
is required.
Councilman Gallagher advised that he will regard the report as
information material for reference on May 19 at which time the
Council will consider the Planning Commission recommendation
regarding liquor license control.
A lication for On -Sale General Liquor License -
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City Attorney Hildebrand advised the application of Gary Thomas, for
an on -sale general liquor license for the premises at 1418 St. Francis
Drive, known 'ae "The Hideaway'#, has been withdrawn and no
application is presently pending at this address.
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Precincts and Election Officers - May 13, 1969
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General Municipal Election
MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias introduced the following resolution and
moved, seconded by Beahrs, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4237 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Designating Precincts and Naming Election
Officers for the General iviuiilei s a1 Election to be held on May
13, 1969"
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
Diamond Anniversary Committee
MOTION: Councilman Gullixson move, seconded by Gallagher, to
commend the Diamond Anniversary Committee for the many well -
planned functions held during Diamond Anniversary Week commencing
on April 11 and asked Vice Mayor Dias, as Chairman of the Com-
mittee, to convey the Council's appreciation for the time and effoz t
expended by the Corronittee to them.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Skyline Regional Scenic Recreation Route
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Arnold, to refer
the motions and inks:sates of March 26, 1969 of the Parkways and
Scenic Roads Subcommittee of the Board of Supervisors of San
Matto County to the Planning and Procedures Committee.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Conservation and Development Co:nrniesiot
MOTION: Councilman Ccrostcck moved, seconded by Pearson, that
the Countil endorse SB 347 by Senator Petris relating to the extension
of BCDC and that this endorsement be communicated to theSenate
Governmental Efficiency Committee.
Discussion concerned the previous assignment to the City Attorney
to prepare a resolution concerning extension of the functions of
BCDC for May 5, 1969h
MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, seconded by Beahrs, to
continue for one week the matter of endorsement of bills extending
BCDC at which time a report from the City Attorney on SB 347 will
be available.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
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Bayside Park Plan
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, and it was duly seconded,
to refer the Bayside Park Plan as describe.: by James T. Pott,
Director of Public Works, Santa Clara County, in his remarks of
March 27, 1969, to the Planning Policy Committee, contained in
their report of April 9, 1969, to the Planning Commission for
review and. comment.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 10:10 p. rn.
APPROVED:
AThST:
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