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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06231969City Hall Pale Alto, California June 23, 1969 The Council of the City of raiv Alto met on this date at ►:3f, p. ten. with Mayor Arnold presiding. Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Gaiiagnei; Gullixson, Pearson, Spaeth Ahaent:-_Dias, Wheatley_ roval of Minutes - June 9, 1969 Councilman Comstock requested that the corrected paragraph resting to the May 26, 1969 Minutes concerning Stanford Lands be accepted with the understanding that this was staff action at that tirne, but that it is still an open ratter between the Planning Commission and tLce staff. There were no objections. Councilman Comstock requested that in the same paragraph following "approved" in the fourth line, the words "by staff" be inserted. There were no objections. The Minutes of June 9, 1969 were then approved with the addition and the qualification. Retirement of Councilman Gullixson Mayor Arnold presented a plaque expressing the appreciation of the Counciland the community for Councilman Gullixson's time and energy expended on behalf of the City during his service as councilman and suggested his compensation for that service would come from the knowledge of his contribution to the City and the esteem of his fellows. Councilman Gullixson accepted the plaque, stated ei pleastare_ir►__ having served on -the-C until and thanked the Council members and staff for their assistance during his teem. Hearin erating Budget for 1969-1970 (CMR:219:9) Mayor Arnold declared open the hearing on the Operating Budget for 1969-70 and invited testimony and comment from the public. There being no one present desiring to speak. Mayor Arnold declared the public hearing closed. MOTION: Councilman Berwald introd:aced the following ordinance and moved, on behalf of the Finance Committee, its adoption with the amendments proposed by the Finance Committee: 461 6/ 23/69 Ordinance No. 2507 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 1969-1970" (NOTE: Proposed amendments are as follows: - _ --_N_ . __ _. ---peneetion-Plan ae, rrcorimended by the liuV 6l Vll Vt`1 laG vviia - City Manager Resolution - f tte.c Council of the City of Palo Alto Adopting A Compensation Plan (Effective June 30, 1969) b. Adoption of the Merit Rules and Regulations as recommended by the City Manager Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Adopting Merit System Rules and Regulations and Rescinding Reso"u- tions 4136, 4193 and 4206 Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Subsection (a) of Section 2.08, 100 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Add October 12, Colux-nbus Day, As A Regular Muni- cipal Holiday c. Building Maintenance - delete one Building Serviceman posi- tion d. Non -Departmental - Chamber of Commerce - decrease $1,800 e. Capital Improvement Program - Civic Center - remove $32,500 (appropriated in 1968-69) f. Capital Improvement Program - University Avenue Beautifi- cation - increase $6,000 g. Capital Improvement Program - Animal Shelter - decrease $125,000 h. Electric Fund - increase Capital Purchases $350,000 (Colorado Avenue Metering Station); increase Outside Services $184,000 (re -budget for Middlefield Road Underground Project); de- crease Capital Reserve $534, 000 i. Capital Improvement Program - Lower Foothills Station - dec:eease $10, 000 (advance funds allocated for 1969-70 to 1970-71 and funds allocated for 1971 to 1971-72) Priorities on all street improvement projects for years other than 1969-70 to be deferred pending receipt of the Transpor- tation Plan k. Rehabilitation of present City Hall building as an art center - appropriation approved with expenditure held in abeyance pending approval of a ,plan that moredefinitely describes the scope, uses and cost of facilities 462 6/23/69 1. Local recreational facilities of Eleanor Pardee Park, Alex- ander Peers Park, Don Secun.dino Robles Park and Herbert Hoover Park - funds allocated to be retained c;..Yaicii irnpr over&i i1. Fund dI d in, the Budget, but not to be committed pending review by Council of the master plan for these parks m. Fee schedule approved as recommended by City Manager (golf course, refuse disposal, use permits and variance appU cations and appeals) Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Subsection (7) of Section 5. 20.010 and Subsection (a) of Section 5, 20. 230 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Relating to Refuse Collection and Disposal Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Sections 18. 90. 040 and 18. 92. 020 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Setting Certain Filing and Appeal Fees n, Capital lrnprovement Fund - reduce total allocation in the amount of $50,000 o. Decisions regarding tax revenues and/or further amendments to the Budget be deferred until the assessed valuation of real property in the City of Palo Alto is known) AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Comstock, that the budget be amended so that junior monthly play cards for golf remain at $4,00 instead of being raised to $6. 00. The amendment carried by majority voice vote. AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Comstock, to delete proposed amendment "m" relating to certain filing and appeal fees. The amendment failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Comstock, Gallagher, Gullixson, Pearson Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwal.cl, Clark, Spaeth AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Comstock, to change the priorities in the budget for Phase 1 (Community Center Patio) and Phase 11 (Stern Wing teen center) to place the $20,000 presently budgeted for Phase 1 in the 1970-71 capital improvement program and to place the $30,000 budgeted for Stern Wing in 1970-71 in the 1969-70 budget along with the $5, 000 presently budgeted for that purpose. (NOTE: The total effect of the proposed amendment would be to rearrange priorities so that there will be $35,000 for the Stern 463 6/23/69 Wing teen center included in the 1969-70 budget, and the improve- ment of the Community Center patio at $20,000 will be deferred !;17A 7I The amendment carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Gallagher, Gullixson, Pearson Noes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Spaeth MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Comstock, that the Master Plans for parks mentioned in proposed amendment "I" be referred to the Public Works Committee for review. Mayor Arnold ruled the motion out of order at this time. AMENDMENT: Councilrnar. Pearson moved that the $3, 000 budgeted for 1969-70 for El Camino Leased Lands Phase I be deleted and the subject be referred to the Planning Commission. The amendment failed for lack of a second. AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Gullixson, that the Trails and Paths item in Exhibit B of the proposed ordinance be increased $10, 000 specifically for the purpose of providing trails ; om Foothills Park zinsvn Page Mill Road to the boundaries of Palo Alto owned lands. The amendment failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Clark, Com stock, Gullixson, Pearson Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald} Gallagher, Spaeth Thrnrdinance as a:Wendedwasa_tite-+_ adopted -or -the follewing roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Gallagher, Gullixson, Pearson, Spaeth Noes: None MOTION: Councilman Berwaid introduced the following resolution and moved, on behalf of the Finance Committee, its adoption: Resolution No. 4267 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Adopting A Compensation Plan (Effective June 30, I969)'° The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman : erwald introduced the following resolution and moved, on behalf of the Finance Committee, its adoption: 464 6/23/69 t Resolution No. 4268 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Adopting Merit System Rules and Regulations and Resciniitig Resolutions 4136, 4193 and 4206" The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Berwald introduced the following ordinance and moved, on behalf of the Finance Committee. its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Subsection (a) of Section 2.08. 100 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Add October 12, Columbus Day, As A Regular Municipal Holiday" The ordinance was approved for first reading c nanimo►asl y by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, on behalf of the Finance Committee, that priorities on all street improvement projects for years other than 1969-7(0 be deferred pending receipt of the Trans- portation Plan. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, on behalf of the Finance Com- mittee, that in regard to rehabilitation of the present City Hall build- ing as an art center that the appropriation_ be approved with the ex- penditure held in abeyance pending approval of a plan that more definitely describes the scope, uses and cost of facilities. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, on behalf of the Finance r•op�s��..q■• .. a that r _ r .. .. l ca recrw ti. nal facilities -of Eleanor - �.V��aiAi+3�eyy ..��_.��. regard F -3'i6 iTr�4aiTs+.isa_.. -_'iw-F.�-z.� Pardee`Park, Alexander Peers Park, Don Secundino Robles Park and Herbert Hoover Park that funds allocated be retained in the Capital Improvement Fund and in the Budget, but not committed pending review by Council of the master plan for these parks. AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Clark, to refer the Master Plans for the parks to the Public Works Committee for review. The amendment carried unanimously by voice vote. The motion as amended carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, on behalf of the Finance Com- mittee and incorporating the amendment previously adopted, that the fee schedule recommended by the City Manager in regard to the golf course, refuse disposal use permits and variance applications and -appeals be approved. except that the junior monthly play card the golf course remain at $4. 00. 465 6/23/69 The motion carried v nanin-►ously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Berwald introduced the following ordinance and roved, on behalf of the Finanee Committee, its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Subsection (7) of Section 5. 20.010 and Subsection (a) of Section 5. 20. 230 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Relating to Refuse Collection and Disposal" The ordinance was approved for first reading unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Berwald introduced the following ordinance and moved, on behalf of the Finance Committee, its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Sectiors 18. 90. 040 and 18. 92. 020 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Setting Certain Filing and Appeal Fees" The ordinance was approved for first reading unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, on behalf of the Finance Com- mittee, that decisions regarding tax revenues andfor further amend rents to the Budget be deferred until the assessed valuation of real property in the City of Palo Alto is known. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Comstock, that the subject of designation of a site for the downtown park be referred to the Public Works Committee. The- motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Bus Route Survey ew w�i���wrw Councilman Clark presented the recommendation of the Planning and Procedures Committee regarding a bus route survey. (The Council recessed from 9: 10 to 9:20 p. tn. Councilman Beahrs left during the recess and did not return.) Ross Staley, 4147 Amaranta, Palo Alto, asked that Mrs. Dreisbach be heard c_ncerrxing the Planning and Procedures Committee recom - rnendation. Mrs. Mary Dreisbach, 4090 Anzaranta, Palo Alto, spoke in opposition to a study of bus service wishes of residents on the west side of El Camino Real. 466 6/Z3/69 1 Mr. Staley then spoke in opposition to a survey of public demand for bus service dieing conducted on the west side of El Camino Real and presented a petition in opposition to formerly proposed Bus Route 7. MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, on behalf of the Planning and Procedures Committee, that staff be directed to take a survey of City residents covering the east side of El Camino Real and another on the west side of El Camino Real as to need for a bus route in the area and alternate routes staff might suggest. AMENDMENT: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Gallagher, to delete reference to a survey to be made on the west side of El Camino Real. The amendment carried on the following roll call vute: Ayes: Arnold, Berwaldf, Clark, Gallagher, Gullixson Noes: Comstock, Pearson, Spaeth CLARIFICATION: Councilman Clark stated that the intent of his motion is that the survey be made on the east side of El Camino Rea-) and Alrna Street and the report is to be returned to the Planning and Procedures Committee The motion as amended carried unanimously by voice vote. Audit Proposal MOTION:. Councilman Spaeth moved, on behalf of the Finance -C-om- mittee, that the proposal of Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery for the audit of the City's records :and_accoun:e for the fiscal year t968-69 be_accented,:-and the -Mayor be authorized to execute it on behalf of the City with the understanding that the auditor contemplates a letter of opinion to the Council acrd an oral report to the Finance Committee. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Site and Des n Control Anoroval, 2525 East Bayshore MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, and it was duly seconded to uphold the recommendation. of the Planning Commission and approve the application of Carl A. Bolvick Company on behalf of Diversified Computer applications for Site and Design Control Approval at 2 525 East Baysbore Frontage Road, Zone District L -M -D, subject to the following conditions: 1. Landscaping and provision for irrigation shalt be as shown on the planting plan. 2. Landscaping shall be maintained and replaced as 'tecessary. 3. All mechanical equipment shall be provided with screening. 4. Trees indicated on the street frontage shall be ten to fifteen feet in height, multi -stem, and have a caliper dimension at branching of three inches minimum. The :notion carried unanimously by voice vote. Resolution of Appreciation - RaIph G. Dairen MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption: Resolution No. 4269 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation to Ralph G. Daken upon his Retirement" The re s.st cation was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Resolution of Appreciation - _iIliarrt E. Marshall MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption: Resolution No. 4270 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the ti.ity of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation to William E. Marshall upon his Retirement" The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Change of Zone - 521 Charming Avenue MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following_ ordinance and moved, and it was duly seconded, its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 1g. 08. 040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Changing the Zoning of Certain Property Known As 521 Charming Avenue from P -C to R-4" Councilman Clark advised that ho should not have voted on the pro- posed ordinance when it was first presented on June 9, but did so at that time being unaware of his remote interest in the subject and now wished to state he will neither participate in the discussion nor vote on the proposed ordinance. City Attorney Hildebrand advised that since Councilman Clark's vote was one of the sic votes needed for: approval, t lie first vote of approval should be considered a legal nullity and the proposed ordinance be presented again for first reading. '466 6/23/69 The ordinance was then approved for first reading unanimously by voice vote with Councilman Clark abstaining. Park�i�nk Meters and Permit Parking MOTION: Councilman GuWatson moved, seconded by Comstock, the adoption of the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 2508 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Sections 10. 60. 030 and 10. 60. 140 of the Paio Alto Municipal Code Relating to Parking Meters and Permit Parking (first reading 6/9/69)" The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote. L tton Elementary School Property (CMR:Z51:9) MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, and it was duly seconded, that the Council initiate rezoning of tha Lytton Elementary School property and refer the ;natter to the Planning C'rrsmission for review and recommendation. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Alrr►a Street .?advance Street Mime Signs (ClvMR:253:9) MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson, that staff be directed to instell shoulder mount signs as shown in Concept A of the City Manager's report (CMR:253:9) and that these be done as indicated. MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Comstock, to refer the matter to the Planning and Procedures Committee. The motion to refer carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, CulLixson, Pearson, Spaeth Noes: Be rwaid, Clark. Gallagher Hawthorne Avenue Park� R*estrictions (CMR:256:9) srr�rw�rrrrarwrr�ri,ee�w� MOTION: Councilman Gallagher introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Arnold, its adoption: Resolution No. 4271 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Resolution 2971 to Limit Parking on Haw .horne Avenue between Alma and High Streets to Two Hours" The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Basic Watershed Fire Protection (CM1 :252:9) MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Gallagher, that the Mayor be authorized to execute an Amendment to the present Agree- ment between the City of Palo '*o and the Division of Forestry to renew the contract for another year to provide forest fire protection for the foothills. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. C__T9_ f 1968-69 Budget MOTION: Councilman Berwald introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Pearson. its adoption: Ordinance No. 2509 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Authorizing Closing of the 1968.69 budget„ The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Federal Legislation re Local Bonds MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption: Resolution No. 4272 entitled "A Resolution Opposing Change in Tax Exempt Status of Municipal Bonds" The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Security Services Public Facilities (CMR:230:9) MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved. and it was duly seconded that t e Mayor be authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Hallmark Security for security services at public facilities. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Famil Center Sup MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Comstock., that the matter of support for the Family Center be referred to the Plan- ning and. Procedures Committee. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 470 6/23169 Miscellaneous Division of Land - 565 Newell Road -1111-M103211.1=ft .$121E, William M. Brophy, 462 University Avenue, Palo Alto, represent- ing the applicant, requested that the Planning Commission recom- mendation of approval of the application for Miscellaneous Division of Land, 565 Newell Road, subject to certain conditions, be con- tinued until the full Council is present, or if not, he would like to withdraw the application at this time. MOTION: Councilman Gullixson moved, seconded by Spaeth, to continue the matter until the third meeting in July (July 21, 1969). MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, and it wee, duly seconded, to hear from the audience although there is a motion before the Council. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. John Hanna, 6 Phillips Road, Palo Alto, spoke i a opposition to the motion to continue. Lawrence Ragno, 1509 Edgewood, Palo Alto, spoke in opposition to the motion to continue. Samuel Lahr, 1510 Hamilton, Palo Alto, spoke in opposition to the motion to continue. 'The rnotion to continue failed by majority voice vote. MOTION: l+f,.ayor Arnold moved, seconded by Berwald, to grant the request of the applicant to withdraw his application. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Gallagher, that the matter of rear lot subdivisions be reviewed by the Planning Commission at their leisure. MOTION WITHDRAWN: Councilman Clark, with the consent of his second, withdrew his motion. Minor Exce tio.ns to Subdivision Ordinance MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Gallagher, that the Council does not uphold the Planning Commission recom- mendation that an amendment to the subdivision ordinance be adopted to allow the Planning Officer i9 grant minor :exceptions. The motion carried by majority voice vote. Change of District - 1781 Park Boulevard Lloyd Gallagher, 4218 Pomona, Palo Alto, applicant for change of district, 1781 Park Bod .evard from R-1 to R -1-R, stated that the item was omitted' n error from the Agenda Digest published in the P,ALO ALTO TIMES and questioned whether sufficient legal notice had been given. City Attorney Hildebrand advised that the Dige9t is a gratuitous notice and apart from any requirement of public notice of hearing. MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, and it was duly seconded, to continue the matter to the first meeting in July (July 7, 1969). The motion carried by majority voice vote. Youth in Government MOTION: Councilman Pearson shoved, seconded by Comstock, that the subject of Youth in Government be referred to the Planning and Procedures Committee, the Human Relations Commission tnd the City -School Liaison Committee. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Pearson, that the Council request the Planning and Procedures Committee to study means of involving Palo Alto teenagers in the City government structure. CLARIFICATION: Mayor Arnold stated that it would be the intent of his substitute motion that the Committee might consult with the Human Relations Commission, the School District and any other group which might seers appropriate. The substitute motion carried unanimously by voice vote. BCDC Legislation MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, and it was duly seconded, that the Council reaffirm its support of the Petrie bill (SB 347) to the State Senate Finance Corrsrnittee and to the League of California Cities. The motion carried to ►thmously by voice vote, Councilman Comstock requested staff obtain an explanation from the League of California Cities regarding their position concerning bills involving extension of BCDC, and ;:t was agreed staff would do so. �e 12 6123/69 Rear Lot Subdivisions MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Gallagher, that the Planning Commission be requested to review the entire subject of rear tot splits in the City of Palo Alto. Discussion followed and City Manager Morgan suggested that, if the intent of the motion is to see more stringent standards in re- gard to rear lot subdivisions, clarification should be made to the Planning Commission. AMENDMENT: Councilman Gallagher moved that the Planning and Procedures Committee be substituted for the Planning Commission. The amendment failed for lack of a second. MOTION WITHDRAWN: Councilman Clark, with the consent of his second, withdrew his motion. Adiourr,enent There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 11:20 p, m. APPROVED: 473. 6/23/69 1