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Palo Alto, California
October 6, 1969
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:30 p, m.
wich Mayor Arnold presiding.
Present: Arnold, Berwald, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher,
Norton, Pearson, Spaeth
Absent: Bea'r:rs, Clark, Wheatley
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lose ring - Weed Abatement (CMR:340:9)
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Mayor Arnold declared open the public hearing on Resolution No. t298
declaring weeds to be a nuisance.
City Engineer Witbeck stated that notice of the public hearing has __
been given in accordance with the provisions of the Palo Alto Muni-
cipal Code.
City Clerk Klarnrn stated that no written protests had been received.
There being no one present wishing to be heard, Mayor Arnold de-
clared the public hearing closed.
MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following resolution and
moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4304 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Ordering Weed Nuisance Abated"
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
Tentative Subdivision Map - 960 O?.d Trace Road
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Gallagher, to
uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve
the Tentative Subdivision Map submitted by Lawrence G. Brian &
Co. , in behalf of Dr. Esther Clark, for the division of property known
as 960 Old Trace Road being a portion of Lot 7, Brionea Partition,
subject to the following condition:
That the name for the street, now under construction and com-
monly known as Clark Drive, be reviewed by the City's Public
Facilities Naming Committee.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Tentative Subdivision Ma 4237 Manuela Avenue
MOTION: Councilman Norton moved, seconded by Berwald, to up-
hold the Planning Commission recommendation and approve the Ten-
tative Subdivision Map submitted by Bakke and Strough for the divi-
sion of property known a 4237 Manuela Avenue being a portion of
Lot 6, Mesa Zract, Rancho La Purissima Concepcion, subject to
the following conditions:
1. Revision of the map as follows:
a. Deletion of the permanent curb and gutter along the north-
erly side of the street in order that an additional five feet
of paving and curbs and gutters can be provided with the
development of the adjacent property for an ultimate
thirty feet of paving between curbs.
b. Dedication of the xive-.foot wide strip shown on the map
as "5' P. U. E. " as a part of the street right-of-way.
c. Provide an additional five-foot wide strip adjacent to the
above as an easement for public utilities and planting.
2. Granting the easements shown on the map and those recom-
mended by the City Engineer.
3. Installationof complete street improvements to City of Palo
Alto construction standards within the proposed street right-
of-way.
4. Drainage improvements required within the Foothill Express-
way r;�ht-of-way must be approved by the County Engineer's
Office aed.perrnits therefor secured in accordance with
Santa Clara County procedures.
5. Electric service to the existing dwelling must be connected
to the new underground distribution system prior to the sale
of any lots.
6. Street name shall be subject to the approval of the Public
Facilities Naming Committee.
7. A one -foot "reserved" non -access strip, as indicated on the
Tentative Map, shall be dedicated along the north side of the
street on :the Final Map.
. Provision of a t r n -vi c,;;ud acceptable to the Fire Department
and City Engineer.
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MOTION: Councilman Dias moved, seconded by Gallagher, to hear
from the public although there is a motion before the Council.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Hamilton Shutts, 4225 Manuela Avenue, Palo Alto, staled that his
property is adjacent on the north side to the subject property and
asked that the street be moved five feet south on the Bakke property,
stating that details could be worked out by the property owners.
Director of Planning and Community Development Fourcroy explained
that there is nothing presently on the Shutts property, but that if
access to the street were desired at a later date, five feet would
have to be provided.
Mrs. Barbara Bauer, 42.56 Manuela Avenue, Palo Alto, requested
information regarding street width and sidewalks, and objected to
30 -foot street width and concrete sidewalks.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Comstock,
that in condition 1. . a. "thirty" be deleted and "twenty-four" substi-
tuted in relation to ultimate feet of paving between curbs.
The arnendrzent carried unanimously by voice vote. -
Discussion followed concerning proper wording of an amendment
which would have the effect of requiring a five-foot easement on each
side of the street, one side to be developed as a path now and the --
---other_ side to have no development now.
MOTION: Councilman Dias moved that the matter be referred to the
appropriate committee for review and recommendation.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson,
to delete the requirement for sidewalks in order that the unpaved
path can replace an additional five feet of pavement.
MOTION: Councilman .lerwald moved, seconded by Spaeth, to con-
tinue the matter for two weeks pending staff report on the sidewalk
treatment in the Old Trace Road area.
ADDITION TO MOTION: At the request of Councilman Norton, and
as nt f his second, nom.
with the consent t•a y......31d; Councilman f3erwald added that right-
of-way width as well as sidewalk treatment are to be included in the
report.
The motion with the addition then carried unanimously by voice vote.
Miscellaneous Division of Land - 929 Arastrarlero Road
MOTION: Councilman Norton moved, seconded by Berwaid, to upe
hnl ! the recoreunendation of the Planning Commission and approve the
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application of John A. Ditz for a Mi cellancea a Division of Land of
property known as 929 Arastradero Road being a portion of Lot 7,
Briones Partition, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the structure on the lot line between Lots 2 and 3 of the
map be removed as indicated on the plans.
2. Evidence of latest City and County tax payment.
3. Payment or segregation of Assessment No. 47, Bond Series
4. Filing and recording of the Final Parcel Map.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Miscellaneous Division of Land - Black Mountain
MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Berwald, not to up-
reculninendaticrl of the Planning Commission and to deny
the application of San Jose Cable TV for a Miscellaneous Division
of Land of property on top of Black Mountain being in Township 7
South, Range 3 West, M. D. B. M. , subject to thefollowing conditions:
!. The approval of all necessary permits or zoning procedures
authorizing the proposed antenna installation.
2. Evidence of payment of latest City and County taxes.
3. Filing and recording of the Final Parcel Map.
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, and it was duly seconded,
to hear from the public, although there is a motion before the Council.
The rnotion tarried unanimously by voice vote.
Colin Peters, 525 University Avenue, Palo Alto, attorney represent-
ing the applicant, San Jose Cable TV, spoke in opposition to the
motion.
Harry White of San Jose Cable TV replied to questions concerning
the areas to be served by the proposed antenna installation and spoke
in opposition to the motion.
DiscuSsioa followed, and Director of Planning and Community Devel-
oprnent Fourcroy, City Attorney Hildebrand and Mr, Peters responded
to questions concerning the size of and access to the site, the lowed
uses in A -C zones, the area to be served the proposed antenna struc-
ture and prevent land use in adjacent areas.
Mr. Peters then advised that the applicant, San Jose Cable TV, wished
to withdraw their appiic:at v= .
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Mayor Arnold stated that no further action is necessary at this time
in view of the withdrawal of the application by San Jose Cable TV.
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Berwald, that
the question of antenna farms being an allowable use in A -C zones be
reviewed.
MOTION WITHDRAWN: Upon suggestion of Mayor Arnold that the
motion was not appropriate at that time, Councilman Comstock with-
drew his motion.
Willow Road Expressway
Council -non Pearson presented the. history in regard to selection of
route for the proposed Willow Road Expressway.
City Manager Morgan described the staff activity and staff assign-
ments related to the proposed Expressway.
C. F. Greene, District 4, California Division of Highways, described
the activities of his office and the assistance they have given to the
Willow Road Corrimittee in attempting to determine a Willow Road
Expressway route acceptable to Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Santa Clara
and San Mateo Counties and to the State. Mr. Greene outlined the
procedure to be followed in the event the proposed Route E should
be given Council approval, stating that public hearings will be held
at various levels of government before construction may begin.
Donald Church, Ruthven Avenue. Palo Alto, requested that consider-
ation be given to the needs of elderly citizens whose homes are in
the path of the proposed Expressway.
Robert Meyer, Palo Alto property owner in the area to be affected
by the Expressway route, urged that the route be entirely in San
Mateo County.
Gordon Knapp, 81 Faxon; Atherton, owner of properties at 180 Palo
Alto Avenue, 101 Alma and 116 Emerson in Palo Alto, all in the Ex-
pressway area, urged that consideration be given to noise to be anti-
cipated from, the Expressway and suggested opening Oregon Express-
way to trucks so that all of them will not use the Willow Road Express-
way.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, on behalf of the Willow Road
Committee, that Route E as presented by the State Division of High-
ways be selected as the desirable route for the proposed expressway
and that immediate steps be taken to implement the necessary pro-
cedure so construction of the facility might proceed as quickly as
possible.
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A r'DITION TO t+a # s tv+v. 4) 1. thc • c 1.4U) DL OZ Councilman £Norton,
Councilman Pearson added that the staff is to draft an appropriate
resolution for the purpose of implementing the sense of the motion.
CLARIFICATION: Mayor Arnold advised that a similar resolution
is to be adopted by all concerned jurisdictions in order that the pro-
posed project may proceed.
The motion then carried by majority voice vote.
(NOTE: Mayc.r Arnold announced that the motion had carried unani-
mously, but following the recess corrected that announcement and
advised the motion had carried by majority voice vote. )
(The Council recessed from 9:30 to 9:42 p.m.)
Diamond Anniversar Committee -
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Councilman Dias presented the request of the Diamond Anniversary
Committee regarding historic landmark plaques.
Guy Wallick, Past President of Palo Alto Historical Society and
representative of the Diamond Anniversary Committee, described
the procedure for naming of State Historical Landmarks and State
Historical Points of interest and requested that the Committee be
permitted to obtain plaques for the following at an estimated total
cost of $2, 600:
LANDMARKS
1. Juana Briones de Miranda Adobe
No. 524 California Land narks de .gnation 950 Old Trace
Road, Palo Alto
2. El Palo Alto
San Francisquito Creek near R. R. Bridge
3. Edward Muybridge's First Movies
Near Red Barn at Stanford
4, Lee de Forest's Electronics Discova=iea- -
Corner of Emerson and Charming Avenue
POINTS OF INTEREST
1. Ohlone Indian mound site
Middlefield and Marion Avenue
Z. Secundino Robles adobe site
Alma and San Antonio Road
3. Antonino Buelna adobe site
San Francisquito Creek and Willow Road
near Stanford Golf Course in Palo Alto
4. Rafael Soto home site
Middlefield near Oregon
5. Clarke's/Wilson's Landing site
At the mouth of San Francisquito Creek
on Mayfield Slough near presene Palo Alto Yacht Harbor
6. Professorville SC1-001 State registered
7. Middlefield Crossing of San Francisquito Creek
S. First Elementary School site
Bryant near University Avenue
Present Telephone Building occupies site
S. First Palo Alto Co;nmunity Center
Palo Alto City's Flag Pole
Both West of the Underpass
Community Center now Veterans' Building
10. First Hospital
Corner Lytton and Cowper
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Diamond Anniversary Committee budget be amended to cover the cost
of the plaques as described by Mr. Wallick, these plaques to be
placed within the City limits and that the establishment of these
historical sites be coordinated with the City staff. (NOTE: No addi-
tional appropriation is required as funds are available within the
approved Diamond Anniversary Committee allocation).
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Baylands Interpretive Centex (CMiR:333:9)
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, and it was duly seconded,
to continue consideration of approval of the ordinance relating to the
Baylands Interpretive Center for tee° weeks (October 20, 1969) in
accordance with the request of City Manager Morgan.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
National Flood Insurance Program (CMR:339!9)
MOTION: Councilman Dias moved, seconded by Comstock, to auth-
orize the Mayor to direct a letter to the Flood Control District ex-
pressing the City's interest in having this community made eligible
for the benefits of the National Flood Insurance Program.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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Historic Sites
Mayor Arnold suspended the rules for the purpose of hearing from
Mrs. Gladys Woodharns of the Palo Alto Heritage Association, the
National Trust for Historical Preservation and the San Mateo Hist-
orical Society. Mrs. Woodhamri presented brochures concerning
her organizations and/or published by them and suggested the City
of Palo Alto might become a member of the National Trust.
Street Reconstruction and Surfacing
19 9-70 - Bici Re ort (CMR:341:9)
MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, seconded by Dias, that the
bid for street reconstruction and surfacing for 1969-70 be awarded
to Freeman-Sondgroth in the amount of $223,480 and that the Mayor
be authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Electrical S ibst uc ure _yn_Paoe Mill Road -
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Bid Award (CMR:342:9)
MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Gallagher, the bidfor ---_
the electrical substructure on Page Mill Road be awarded to R.
Flatland Company of San Francisco in the amount of $22, 820 and
that the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the
City.
The motion carried ur+anirnously by voice vote.
Park at Alrna and San Antonio - Petition (CMR:343:9)
Milton Crane, 4160 Briarwood, Palo Alto, urged consideration be
given to a park at Alrna Street and San Antonio Road in accordance
with the petition request sent to City Manager Morgan.
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, and it was duly seconded to
table the item relating to the petition for consideration of a park at
Alma and San Antonio.
City Manager Morgan advised that 1,e will be able to report within
about 60 days in regard to improvement of the Sterling Canal area.
The motion carried by majority voice vote. Councilman Pearson
requested that her "No" vote be recorded.
Moratorium on Foothills Development
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motion is made regarding a proposed moratorium on certain develop -
went in the Palo Alto Foothills. -. _
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Mrs. Dorothy Reed, 632 Glenbrook, President of the League of
Women Voters, urged that no major development be allowed to be
undertaken in the Palo Alto foothills pending completion of the Foot-
hills Environmental Design Study.
Mrs. Catherine a Ward, 14116 Seven Acres Lane, Los Altos Hills,
representative of the Los Altos Hills Association, urged a rnora-
toriurn be adopted on development of the Palo Alto foothills, including
that proposed by Land Resources Corporation, until after completion
of the Foothills Environmental Design Study.
Kermit L. Smith, 864 Orange Drive, Sunnyvale, representative of
the Lorna Prieta Chapter of the Sierra Club, urged adoption of a
moratorium on development in the Palo Alto foothills and requested
that his chapter of the Sierra Club be sent copies of the preliminary
reports of the Foothills Study for their consideration and comment.
Mrs. E. M. Kindermann, 1300 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, urged
adoption of a moratorium on development in the foothills pending
completion of the Foothills Study.
Miss Nancy Holmes, 843 Moa.na Court, Palo Alto, representative
of the Audubon Society, urged adoption of a rnoratoeium on develop-
ment in the Palo Alto foothills pending completion of the Foothills
Study.
Frank Crist, Jr., attorney for Land Resources Corporation, refer-
red to the request made a year ago by Land Resources for a joint
study of the Palo Alto foothills to be made in cooperation with the
City and property owners in the foothills. Mr. Crist advised that
Land Resources has submitted foothills information they have devel-
oped and also their development plans to Livingston and Biayney,
tine consultants for the Foothills Study.
Resident, Barron Park, urgcd a moratorium be adopted on develop-
ment in the foothills pending receipt of the Foothills Study.
Mrs. Monica Schath, 2053 Sandalwood, Palo Alto, stated that the
Council should not place a restricticn on one group of property own-
ers in the City by adopting a moratoriumn in regard to development
of their property and suggested there is no reason to believe the
plans of the foothills property owners would not be acceptable for
development of that area.
Mrs. Pat Barrentine, representing the Executive Board of the Com-
mittee for Green Foothills, stated her Board would like an oppor-
tunity to review the Foothills Environmental Design Study and the
Board urges a moratorium on development in the foothills.
Miss Jill Sen, 132 Lincoln, Palo Alto, representing Stanford Con-
servation Group, urged adoption of a moratorium on development in
the foothills.
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Paul Reiser, 1529 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, stated he has
been involved in preparation of the plans of Land Resources, that
their plans were made known a year ago when they suggested a joint
study of the foothills, that they have submitted plans and information
to Livingston and Blayney in connection ,with the Foothills Study and
that it is the desire of Land Resources to develop their property
according to good planning practice.
Miss Emily Renzel, 836 Addison, spoke in support of adoption of
a moratorium on development in the foothills pending completion of
the Foothills Study.
Don Casey, 3029 Country Club Drive, Palo Alto, spck.e in support
of adoption of a moratorium on development in the foothills pending
completion of the Foothills Study.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moveci, seconded by Comstock, that
a moratorium be declared on all developments west of Highway 280,
except those use permit` for single-family residences not a part of
a development, until Council receives and declares policy on those
policy questions being prepared by our Foothills Environmental
Design Study consultants, or until Council receives and acts on the
entire plan, whichever is sooner.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Berwald moved that the moratorium be
--- -adopted-for a period of 60 days.
The amendment failed for lack of a second.
Discussion followed and City Manager Morgan and Director of Plan-
ning and Community Development Fourcroy replied to questions
concerning when the progress report on the Foothills Study will be
available, the impact of the proposed moratorium on the various
aspects of development in addition to building permits, such as
zoning, subdivisions, etc., and knowledge relating to any proposed
foothills development.
The motion failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes; Berwald, Comstock, Pearson
Noes: Arnold, Dias, Gallagher, Norton, Spaeth
MOTION: Councilman Norton moved, seconded by Spaeth, that the
Council adopt the following statement of policy that until the, adoption
of a different policy as a result of the pending Foothills .Environ-
mental Design Study or of a similar comprehensive planning study,
the Council declares density standards for the Palo Alto foothills
area shall continue to be as set forth in the General Plan and that
the City wiil look with disfavor upon any land use application or pro-
posal not in substantial conformity therewith.
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The motion failed on the following tie roll en -II vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Norton, Pearson, Spaeth
Noes: Arnold, Berwald, Dias, Gallagher
Council Meeting of Oe tuber 14, 1969
MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Dias, to cancel the
regularly scheduled Council sheeting of October 14, 1969.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Commuter Fares - Southern Pacific RR
MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Pearson, that the City
Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution in opposition to Southern
Pacific's Application No. 51305 to the Public Utilities Commission
that would amend its Peninsula commutation tariff to eliminate pro-
vision permitting cash fare paid to conductor to be applied toward
commute ticket.
(NOTE: Resolution will be known as Resolution No. 4305 entitled
"Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto in Opposition to
Application No. 51305 of the Southern Pacific Company before the
Public Utilities Commission")
Councilman Dias requested that her statement concerning the sub-
ject motion be recoreied in the Minutes.
Mayor Arnold denied the request stating that it is his belief unani-
mous consent is required to enter a councilman's remarks in the
Minutes, and the Chair objects.
In response to question, City Attorney Hildebrand referred to Section
Z.04.200 of the PANIC observing that the remarks of councilmen
may be entered in the Minutes with Council consent.
Councilman Dias again requested that her statement be included in
the Minutes, and Mayor Arnold submitted the request to vote of the
Council.
The request was denied by majority voice vote.
The resolution was then adopted unanimously by voice vote, with
Councilman Dias abstaining.
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Financial Report - 1968-69
MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Comstock, that
the Financial Report for 1968-69 submitted by City Controller Mitchell
be referred to the Finance Committee.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 11:20 p. nn.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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