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Palo Alto, California
July 28, 1969
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:30 p. rn.
with Mayor Arnold presiding.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark (arrived 7:40 p. m.),.
Dias, Norton (arrived 7:40 p. m.), Pearson, Spaeth,
Wheatley
Absent: Comstock, Gallagher
royal of Minutes - July- 7 and Jul 14, 1969
Councilman Dias asked that on page 5 of the Min•ites of July 7 relating
to Resotutions Nos. 4274 and 4275 that the Minutes include her ob-
uervation of an error in the two resolutions as prepared by staff and
her request that the references to "Town Affiliation Association" in
the draft resolutions be corrected to "Sister City Program" in the
final resolutions.
There were no objections.
The Minutes of July 7 were then approved.
Councilman Dias stated that on page 13 of the Minutes of July 14 re-
lating to her motion concerning AB 1618 should be corrected to add
"and further that this action be taken as an emergency matter in that
this legislation is discriminatory against the City of Palo Alto as an
owner and distributor of both gas and electricity and is of monopolistic
concern".
There wpre no objections
Councilman Dias requested that on page 19 of the Minutes of July 14
in her amendment regarding the Diamond Anniversary proposal that
the word "entice" be deleted.
There were no objections.
Vice Mayor Wheatley requested that on page 21 of the Minutes of July 14
relating to Combustion Power Company that the Minutes indicate his
disclosure that he has a remote interest in the Combustion Power
Company, wince he is their landlord, but that he has been advised by
the City Attorney that such an interest will not preclude his partici-
pation in either discussion or voting on matters relating to the Company.
There were no objections.
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Councilman Pearson advised that the letter from the AAUW regarding
housing referred to on page 16 was from Mrs. Vinokur but was pre-
sented by Mrs. Mary Lewis and asked that the Minutes be corrected
accordingly.
There were no objections.
The Minutes of July 14 were then approved with corrections z.nd add-
itions.
Presentation of 1969 AAA Pedestrian Safety
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Inventory rograrn Award
Mr. Pat Hoadley, District Manager of the California State Automobile
Association presented their Award of Merit earned by Palo Alto in
the )969 AAA Pedestrian Safety Inventory Program.
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Mayor Arnold thanked Mr. 1-loadley on behalf of the Council and ex-
pressed congratulations to the City staff for winning the Award.
(Councilmen Clark and Norton arrived at 7:40 p. rn. )
Re foetal Waste Water Treatment Plant
MOTION: Councilman e3erwa1d moved, on behalf of the Finance Com-
mittee, that Council approve the plans and specifications for the Re-
gional Waste Water Treatment Plant.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
CATV
MOTION: Councilman. F3erwald moved, on behalf of the Finance Com-
mittee, that, based on preliminary findings__of staff of feasibility of
CATV as a municipal utility, that Council authorize staff to proceed
with full Seale engineering, financial and market analyses and when
completed to present firm proposal (s).to Council.
AMENDMENT: Councilman e'earson moved, and it was duly seconded,
to delete "full scale" and substitute "prelimnar•; ".
The amendment carried unanimously by voice vote.
The motion as amended carried unanimously by voice vcte.
Change of Develovient -,1) 61 Embarcadero Road
MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following resolution and moved,
seconded by 8eahrs, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4282 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City
of Palo Alto Amending Resolution No. 4164 Changing the Devel-
opment Schedule for Construction Pursuant to the P -C Develop-
ment Plan Designated as Exhibit A of Resolution No. 4164 Apply-
ing to Property Known as 1161 Embarcadero Road"
The resolution Wits adopted unanimously by voice vote.
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Medical and Dental Clinics, Hospitals and Rest Homes Zc:,:n
MOTION: Councilman Norton introduced the following ordinance and
moved, seconded by Arnold, is approval for first reading:
"Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending
Section 18. 22, 020, Section 18. Z2.030 and Section 18. 26. 030
of the Palo Alto Municir. z. Code to Require Use Permits for
Medical and Dental Clinics, Hospitals and Rest Homes in R -3:P
and R-4 Districts"
Councilman Spaeth advised that he will neither participate in the dis-
cussion nor vote in connection with the proposed ordinance and left
the meeting at 8:05 p. rn.
Councilman Clark advised that he will neither participate in the dis-
cussion nor vote in connection with the proposed ordinance,
MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, to continue
the matter to August 11 for the purpose of staff giving the Count•il a
proposed ordinance which will require Council review of use permits
CLARIFICATION: In response to question from City Attorney Hilde
brand, Mayor Arnold stated it is the intent of his motion that only t
uses referred to in the proposed ordinance (medical and dental clin
hospitals and rest homes) would be included in this particular Cou
procedure and not all use permits.
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ADDITIONAL, CLARIFICATION: Mayor Arnold added that it is his
intent that the ordinance be drafted as indicated in the motion to con-
tinue and that at the same time a staff opinion would be submitted re-
garding the possibility of using P. -C zoning.
The motion to continue earn i d -by majority ,_vaire rnte_
Resolution of Appreciation - Carl T, Newman
MOTION: Councilman Clark introduced the following resol
moved, seconded by Wheatley, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4283 entitled "Resolution of the Counc
of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation to Carl T. Ne
His Retirement"
(Councilman Spaeth returned at 8:25 p. m. )
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote
Divisions of Land
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by
tion of they following ordinance:
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Ordinance No. 2516 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Amending Section 21. 32.020 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code Pertaining to Divisions of Land into Less than
Five Parcels" (first reading 7/7/69)
The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
Change of Zone - 114 and 116 Monroe Drive
MOTION: Councilman Dias moved, seconded by Pearson the adoption
of he following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2517 entitled "Ordinanct of the Council of the City
of Palo Alto Amending Section 18. 08. 040 of the Palo Alto Muni-
cipal Code Changing the Zoning of Certain Property Known as
114 and 116 Monroe Drive from R-1:13-8 to O -A" (first reading
7/7/69)
The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Clark, Dias, Norton, Pearson, Spaeth
Noes: Berwald, Wheatley
Change of Zone - 230 San Antonio Avenue
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Wheatley, the
adoption of the following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2518 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City
of Palo Alto Amending Section 18. 08. 040 of the Palo Alto Muni-
cipal Code Changing the Zoning of Certain Property Known as
230 San Antonio -Avenue
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The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
Subdivision Procedures
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MOTION; Councilman Norton moved, seconded by Dias, the adoption
of the following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2519 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City
of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 21. 32 (Miscellaneous Divisions
of Land) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Add Section 21. 32. 015
to Conform Subdivision Procedures to State Subdivision Map Act"
(first reading 7/14/69)
The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
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Technical Changev - PAMC
MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Wheatley, the
adoption of the following ordinance:
Ordinance No. Z520 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City
of Palo Alto Amending Certain Sections of the Palo Alto Munici-
pal Code Reflecting Technical Changes Due to State Legislation,
Sala of the Hospital and Administrative Changes" (first reading
7/14/69)
The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
Santa Clara County Shoreline Park Plan
Santa Clara County Parks Supervisor Aznyx referred to the prelimin-
ary Master Plan for the Santa Clara County Shoreline Regional Park
displayed on the wall and described the Plan itself and the background
leading to development of the Plan.
Paul Reimer, representative of George Nolte and Company, engineer-
ing consultants, indicated on th wall reap the locations of the various
portions of the Plan described by Mr. Amyx.
Mr. Arnyx and Mr. Reimer then responded to questions from the
Council concerning details of the Park Plan.
/MOTION: Councilman Norton moved, seconded by Wheatley, to refer
the Preliminary Master Plan for the Santa Clara County Shoreline
Regional Park to the Planning Commission for comment and recom-
mendation.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Electric Sysiem Study - Lon Range
Tranemiesion iud (CMR:281:9)
MOTION: Councilman Berwaid moved, seconded by Wheatley, that
the Council receives the Electric System Study and the Long Range
Transmission Study and directs the Finance Committee to consider
the recommendations in its -review of the City's Five Year Capital
Improvement Program.
The motion carried unanimously by. voice vote.
Foothills Study .area (CMR:280x9) _
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City Manager Morg..n presented his report on the Foothills Study.
Area concerning both a current report on property development and
the proposed staff reporting procedures.
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Lengthy discussion followed and Mr. Morgan, City Attorney Hilde-
brand and Director of Planning and Community Development Four-
croy replied to questions concerning the area included in the Study,
the desirability of advising Council of all development planned for
the foothills, the necessity of responding within a reasonable length
of time to property owners who may wish to proceed with plans for
development of their property, whether or not it would be possible to
place some sort of moratorium on development in the Foothills Study
Area, whether or not such a moratorium would be desirable and how
long a period it might be expected to remain in effect, the fact that
previo is moratoriums have had to do with issuance of building per-
mits and not with division of land, the length of time it might take
property owners to get court action in the event they object to a mora-
torium, and whether the property owners are not equally concerned
as the Council with good development of the foothills.
MOTION: Councilman Norton moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the
Manager'e proposal (CMR.280:9) for apprising Council of develop-
ment in the Foothills Study Area be approved with the understanding
that the failure of the Council to respond to a given item brought to
their attention would indicate neither approval nor disapproval by
the Council of that particular item.
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Spaeth, to con-
tinue consideration of the Manager's Report (CMR:280:9) until the
Council meeting of August II and to ask staff to hold in abeyance all
administrative matters referring to the Foothills Study Area until
that time.
The naotion to continue failed by majority voice vote.
The main motion then carried by majority voice vote, Councilman
Wheatley ab s tainin g.
Civic Center Furnishings and Equipment (CMR:277:9)
MOTION: 'Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by. Dias, that the
Cottixcil participate in selection of the types of microphones, -place-
ment of microphone switches and other equipment and furnishings
for the new Civic Center and that the matter be referred to the
Public Works Commmittee for that purpose.
The motion cal.ried unanimously by voice vote,
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Embankment Easements - East Meadow Circle
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MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconeed by Arnold, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4294 entitled "Resolution of the Council a the
City of Palo Alto Ordering the Vacation of Easements for Em-
bankments" (East Meadow Circle)
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
Mav 1969 General Municipal Election
Mayor Arnold acknowledged receipt of the report of City Clerk Klarnrn
on the coats of conducting the May 13, 1969 General Municipal Elec-
tion and expressed Council appreciation of the election night volunteer
work done by several members of the City staff.
L -M Zoning - Arcl►itectural Site and
Design Control
MOTION: Vice Mayor Wheatley moved, seconded by Arnold; to con-
tinue the item relating to L -M zoning regarding architectural site
and design control to August 18, 1969.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
Bufferin of Nonresidential Uses from Residential Uses
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Beahre, tc, table
the item relating to buffering of nonresidential uses from residential
uses.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Wheatley, to con-
tinue the item relating 'to the proposed Nearon Building, 450 San
Antonio Road, to August 18, 1969. -
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
One -Hour Metered Parking
MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following resolution and
moved, seconded by Beahrs, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4285 entitled "Resolution of the Council of th.e
City of Palo Alto Amending Resolution No. 2971 to Reduce All
Two -Hour Time Limits on Metered Parking Space s in the Down-
town Area to One -Hour"
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MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Spaeth, to hear from
the public although there is a motion 'before the Council.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Don Klages, Vice President, Downtown Palo Alto Inc. , spoke in sup-
port of the proposed resolution.
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
Horr�eback Riding
MOTION: Councilman Beahra moved that the problem of confining
horseback riding to appropriate areas be referred to the Planning
and Procedures Committee.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Salaries - Council A ?pointed Officers
(The Council recessed into executive session for the purpose of dis-
cussing salaries for Council appointed officers from 10:10 to 11:25 p. m.)
MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following resolution and
moved, seconded by Wheatley, its adoption indicating monthly salaries
of City Manager - $2, 450; City Attorney - $1,750; City Controller -
$1, 625; City Clerk - $900:
Resolution No. 4286 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Amending Resolution No. 4267 (The Compensa-
tion Plan) to Change the Salaries of Council -Appointed Officers"
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
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There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 11:27 p. m.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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