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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09221969City Hall Palo Alto, California September 22, 1969 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:30 p. rn. with Mayor Arnold presiding. Present: Arnold, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Norton, Spaeth, Wheatley Absent: Beahre, Pearson Be -In Study Committee Mayor Arnold announced that the Be -In Study Committee is scheduled to meet at 7:30 p.m., en Thursday, September 25, 1969 at the City Hall. Approval of Minutes - September 2 and Sepier:�be.r , I� The Council Minutes of September 2, 1969 were approved as distri- buted. Mayor Arnold requested that on page 69 of the Minutes of September 8, that "at that tune" be added following "Councilman Comstock did not return." There were no objections. The Council Minutes of September 8, 1969 were then approved with the addition. Downtown Park Pxo'ect No. 66-12 Mrs. Dorothy Reed, 632 Gienbrook Drive, Palo Alto, President of the League of Women Voters, spoke in support of the recommenda- tion of the Public Works Committee in regard to the Downtown Park Project and urged that wherever possible the houses to be demolished be rented while awaiting demolition and that attempts be made to re- locate those displaced by the future park. MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, nn behalf of the Public Works Committee that the following parcels in the Downtown Park block be demolished at this time: Parcels It 4, 6, 8, 9, 15 and 16; and that the remaining City -owned houses be vented until park im- provement plans have been completed. AMENDMENT: Councilman Wheatley moved, seconded by Clark, that the City -owned houses be rented by leasing them for a minimum of six months and that the staff contact the County Housing Authority concerning this rental. 77 9/22/69 In response to question from Council members, City Manager Morgan advised that it is the staff's intention to rent the habitable houses on the park site to reliable tenants until they must be demol- ished to permit construction of the park. The amendment failed by majority voice vote. The motion then carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Gallagher Fcitroduced the following ordinance and moved, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, its adoption: Ordinance No. 2531 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending the Budget for the Fiscal Year 1969- 1970 to Make an Additional Appropriation for the Downtown Park North of University Avenue, Project 66-12." MOTION: Councilman 13erwald moved, seconded by Spaeth, to refer the matter to the Financ. Committee. MOTION TO DEFER WITHDRAWN: Councilman Berwald, with the consent of his second, withdrew his motion in view of the advice of City Manager Morgan that a portion of the proposed appropriation is needed now to proceed with the demolition just approved by the Council., to improve the turf so that the site is properly maintained pending construction of the park, and for services of an architect and that it is anticipated the entire amount will not be used at this tirne. The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, that the staff be directed to initiate procedures to select a landscape architect in accordance with CMR:303:9. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Civic Center Furnishings and Equipment (CMR:323:9} Councilman Gallagher, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, reported the following comment regarding furnishings for the Civic Center: Council Chambers - approval of the architect's recommendations with the exception of the principal chairs. The high-backed, rocking type chair was selected, to be upholstered in genuine leather, if possible, with fabric seat. Councilmen's office/lours e, first floor ,- approved as submitted by staff. 78 9122/69 Councilmen's Committee Room - disapproval - Opinions were expressed that the room contained too many metal furnishings creating a sterile institutional and cold atmospF" re, and the proposed arrangement of the furnishings is too much like a classroom. Preference was indicated for a more informal at- mosphere such as can be created with a round or "U" shaped table, large enough to seat the committee members and the staff with citizens to be seated as at present, similar to the present Conference Room. Regarding the chairs in the Conference Room, the committee selected the fabric covered stacking chair without a writing arm for the audience. The chair for use of the councilmen and staff was approved as recommended with the suggestion that a wooden. base instead of metal would be more attractive and also a less harsh texture of upholstery. It was noted that because the room will be carpeted, councilmen's and staff's chairs should be a swivel type which would allow easier movement to look at wall rnaps, etc. Mayor's office •• approved with the suggestion that the Mayor select his own chair. It was. suggested by the architect that either the chair selected for the Council Chambers or the alter- nate on display would work well in both the Mayor's office and the Councilmen's office. Councilmen's office, seventh floor - approved with the suggestion that the furniture have wood bases and legs instead of metal. Councilman Norton requested that consideration be given to selection of a better quality chair for the use of councilmen in the Council Charnbers similar to that presently in use. Councilman Gallagher advised that no Council action is required and that the selection of the furnishings should be returned to the con- sultants and staff with the Committee comments to be used as guide- lines. MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, seconded by Arnold, that the selection of microphones and voting machines be continued until the second meeting in October (October 13, 1969) at which time the Council can make a final decision regarding therm. The motion carried unanimous►1y by voice vote. Master Plan for Air ort lb.andsca James T. Pott, Director of Public Works for Santa Clara County. responded to questions concerning provisions for paths and nature walks in the Master Plan for A►irport Landscaping. 79 , 9122169 Tevis Dooley, Supervising Architectural Engineer, Santa Clara County Public Works Department, also responded to questions con- cerning ground cover planting and sidewalks. MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, and in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Commission: 1. that the Plan be approved; 2. that the proposed control tower access road as shown on the Plan be approved; and 3. that the airport lease agreement (Exhibit C) be amended to reflect the access road as shown on the Master Landscaping Plan; and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Agreement to provide the changes. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.. Site and Desi n Control Ap ali=ation, 3350 Birch tieet wesiseaszEtlillopel lir MOTION: Councilman Norton rnoved, seconded by Arnold, to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the application (69-S & D-3) of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Com- pany for Site. and Design Control approval at 3350 Birch Street, Zone District P-F:S, subject to the condition that the number of redwood trees in the ice plant area be increased to 26. Councilman Wheatley advised that he has consulted with City Attorney Hildebrand and has been advised that in view of the fact that the sub- ject construction plans are in his office at this time he should ab- stain and therefore will neither participate in the discussion nor vote concerning the motion. Sam Hedgepeth, Pa:ific Telephone Company, introduced Mr. Faille of the local office, who responded to questions concerning piazza of his Company for service in the area. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote, with Councilman Wheatley abstaining. e and Desi n Control A ntonio venue licatior., twarrassznewataria MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved. seconded by Arnold, to approve the application (69-S & D-4) of Hare, Brewer and Kelley, Inc., for 80 9/22/69 Site and Design Control apprnval for signs proposed on the portion of the Mayfield Mall parking structure within the City of Palo Alto, 230 San Antonio Avenue, Zone District C -2-D. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Miscellaneous Division of Land, 144 Me vi11e venue isi MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Wheatley, to ap- prove the application (File No. 212-6918) of Garner 14. Tullis for a Miscellaneous Division of Land of property at 144 Melville Avenue, being ail of Lots 11 and 13, Block 3, Seale Addition, subject to the zoilowl ng coneitior1s: 1, all new electric, telephone, and other utility facilities shall be constructed underground; Z. furnishing evidence of payment of all payable city and county taxes; 3. provision ofcovered off-street parking for the existing house in conformance with the ordinance; and 4. filing and recording of the final parcel map, The motion carried by majority voice vote. (Jae Permits for Certain Medical and Dental Uses MO'T'ION: Councilman Dias moved, and it was duly seconded, the adoption of the following ordinance; Ordinance No. 2532 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Title 18 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Require Use Permits for Certain Medical and Dental Uses" (first reading 9/8/69) Councilmen Clark and Spaeth advised they will neither participate in the discussion, nor vote concerning the proposed ordinance. The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote with Councilmen Clark and Spaeth abstaining. Palo A1to� Sere �+n+��r�raao�r�n tgx MOTION. Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Norton, the adoption of the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 2533 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 18. 08.040 of the Palo Alto 81 9/22/69 Municipal Code Changing the Zoning of Certain Property at the Intersection of El Camino Real and Page Mill Roaa from C -3:S and L-M:S to P -C (Office and Hotel Complex)" (first reading 9/8/69) The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Resolution of A reciation - Leland R. Grow MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Spaeth, its adoption: Resolution No. 4303 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation to Leland R. Grow Upon His Retirement" 1 The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Fire Defense Gradin Study (CMR:320:9) MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Gallagher, that the Mayor be aut`orized to execute a contract between the City of Palo Alto and Gage -Babcock & Associates, Inc. for a Fire Defense Grading Study. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Parks and Recreation Policy Sturdy _(CMR_ 321:9) MOTION: Councilman Dias moved, seconded by Spaeth, to refer the Parks and Recreation Policy Study submitted by staff to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Adult Detention Facilities (CMR:325:9) MOTION: Councilman Norton moved, seconded by Wheatley, to ap- prove renewal of the City's agreement with Santa Clara County incorp- orating the revised rate schedule and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 8Z 9/22/69 Foothills Environmental Design Studx.(CMR:324:9) MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Comstock, that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute a contract amendment with Livingston and Blayney, consultauits for the Foothills Envieon- mental Design Study, relating to certain subconsultant salary changes. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Baylands Interpretive Center Master Plan (CMR:333:9) MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Comstock, its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving and Adopt ing an Amended Plan for the Development of the Baylands Nature Interpretive Center" City Manager Morgan asked that the record include his statement that a change order is not appropriate for this particular facility since the proposed amendment to the Plan is included in Phase 11, and is not a necessary part of Phase I, and that, therefore, bid proposals will be invited in accordance with proper procedure. The ordinance was approved for first reading unanimously by voice vote. Civic Center - Award of Carpeting Bzdg (CMR:334:9) MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, and it was duly seconded, that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Floor Styles, Incorporated, in the amount of $57, 637 for the bid submitted for carpeting on Schedule A, Item IA and that all other carpeting bids be rejected. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. ABC Licenses Transfer - "The Exit" (CMR:332:9) MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, seconded by Gallagher, to follow the recommendation of the City Manager and protest the license transfer of "The Exit", 3489 El Camino Real, on the basis of its law enforcement problems. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. ABC License - "The Morgue" Mayor Arnold advised that no action is required concerning the appli- cation for an alzohotic beverage license for "The Morgue", 998 San Antonio Road, as the application has been withdrawn. 83 9/22/69 On -Sale Beer License - "Horier's Warehouse" Mayor Arnold advised that no action is necessary concerning the application for an on -sale beer license for premises at 79 Horner Street, "Horner's Warehouse" as the application has been withdrawn. (Councilman Wheatley left at 9:20 p. m. and did not return.) Moratorium on Foothills Development MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Comstock, to continue the item concerning a moratorium on certain development in the Foothills until the meeting of October 6, 1969, in view of the absence of Councilman Pearson. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Foint Reyes National SeashoE°e ilSldlUlU l�bSmEI�11Y19f—R MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Spaeth, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an appropriate resolution directed to Pale Alto's Congressman, the two United States Senators from California and to the White House in support of the appropriation of funds for Point Reyes National Seashore to include the following points: 1. The National Seashore was authorized in 1962. 2. Federal appropriations have been insufficient and, to date, only a little less than half the land has been purchased by the federal government. 3. Some of the remaining private property owners are on the verge of developing their land to more intensive uses. 4. There are presently pending in the Senate and the House of Representatives appropriation bills providing additional funds to purchase the remaining lands. 5. Administrative support for this legislation has not yet materi- alized.. The motion failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Berwald, Comstock, Spaeth Noes: Arnold, Clark, Dias, Gallagher, -Norton Councilman Norton requested that the record show his reason for opposing the motion does not imply any question of the merits of the establishment of Point Reyes National Seashore but reflects his op- position to the City Council's acting as a lobby in areas outside of its Jurisdiction. 1 Oral Communications William Reller, representing the California Avenue Area Im- provement Association, referred to the letter from Association President Barry Roth requesting a planning study of the area, and asked that consideration be given to the request in January 1970. iviayo:. Arnold read a petition from 38 members of the Chestnut - Wilton Homeowners Association dated S.aptember 4 and delivered to the Council today requesting a hearing on matters regarding several items pertaining to their neighborhood. Mayor Arnold advised he will contact Mr. Cole Richmond, President of the As sociation. Adjournrnent There being no further business the Council adjourned at 9:30 p. m. APPROVED: tayor 85 9122/69