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Home My WebLink About11031969City Hall Palo Alto, California November 3, 1969 The Council of the City of Palo Alto rnet on this date at 7:30 p. rn, with Mayor Arnold presiding. Prese L!' Arnold, Beahrs, Clark. Comstock, ri,a Norton (arrived 7:40 p. m.), Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Approval of Minutes of October 20, i969 Councilman Gallagher requested that in his proposed amendment on page 107 of the Minutes of October 20 that "on the petitions then be- fore it" be inserted before "be deleted". There were no objections. Councilman Gallagher requested that on page -101 of the -Minutes of October 20 in Vice Mayor Wheatley's motion that "duplications" be substituted for "modifications". There were no objections. The Minutes of the Council Meeting of October 20, 1969 were then approved with the requested addition and change. NCR Computer Rental Agreement MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, on behalf of the Finance Com- mittee, that: 1. Council approve the con outer rental agreement as proposed, subject to legal review to insure that the agreement contains the representations contained in the report of the City Controller of October 3, 1969; 2. the City Manager and the City Controller be re- quested to consult. and develop jointly a planned program which assures optimum effective use of the computer for the benefit of all departments of the City. (Councilman Norton arrived at 7:40 p.m.) In response to the request of Councilman Beahrs, City Attorney Hildebrand and City Controller Mitchell agreed to clarify with NCR the City's responsibility in regard to damage to the computer from external internal causes. The Motion carried unanimously iy voice vote. 114 11/3/69 Stanford Lands - Zoning of Coyote Hill Ir. response to the request of Mayor Arnold, Planning Commission Chairman Giosso and Director of Planning and Community Develop- ment Fourcroy described the factors considered by the Planning Commission in arriving at their unanimous recommendation that all of Coyote Hill be rezoned from L -M:5 to A -C with the exception of the area occupied by the Stanford Medical School/Syntex facility.--- ---- Vice Mayor Wheatley stated for the record that he has requested of ----=----•- tosa_beadases an the D?" ou-eL' �+�•�•� --'" _1 rL 1i ?-i iav Re.t't' o -ifi 'ticr:ee, .aasasa.arse�aau ti-uL d C L7:13. -L �i .a. 3:a ig ...r,titfatl fin vnta me tkP matter of znnirig of the Coyote Hill area at this time. Councilman Gallagher stated for the record that while he is cafe em- ployee of Stanford University, he works in the area of married stu- dent housing and not in the area of the University fron-i which zoning matters are handled and that no contract matter involving expansion or sale of land is involved in the matter before the Council. MOTION: Councilman Norton moved, seconded by Comstock, to refer the Planning Commission recommendation of a change of dis- trict of Stanford University Lands known as Coyote Hill in the vicinity of Hillview Avenue and Arastradero Road from L -M:5 to A -C to the Planning and Procedures Committee. Lengthy discussion followed and Mr. Fourcroy, Mr. Hildebrand, and Mr. Giosso responded to questions concerning the history of the smatter, the deadline for receipt of funds for construction of the pro- posed facility, the location of the proposed facility in relation to the land contours, its visibility from other areas, and the meaning of the "academic reserve" designation given to the land by Stanford and the City's ability to superimpose zoning on land so designated. MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, to hear from the applicant although there is a motion'hefore the Council. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Floyd Smith, Manager of Real Estate for Stanford University, outlined the history of the proposed facility, described the construction to take place and the unique needs of the facility in regard to large buffer zeroes. s Bier red to the City's setback and road access requirements, and urged the Council to approve the zoning recommended by the Planning Commission in order that construction of the facility might commence in time to meet the deadline imposed by the National Health Institute and obtain the funds presently allocated by NII-I to the project. Mr, Smith then responded to questions from Council members con- cerning the proposed facility. 115 11/3/69 Further- discussion followed and Mr. Fourcroy and Mr. Hildebrand replied to questions concerning the possibility of imposition of rP-C zoning where it is not requested by the applicant, Stanford's position in regard to pioceed'ng with the project in the event the Planning Commission rezoning recommendation is rejected, and the possible addition of the "D" designation to the L -M:5 zoning. The motion to refer then `ailed on the following roll call vote: Aycs: Comstock, Norton, Pearson, Spaeth • Ar; ld, Raa%rs, Clark, Dias, Gallagher, Wheatley MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Dias, its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending_ Section 18. 08. 040 of the Pal^ Alto the Zoning of Certain Property Known as Coyote Hill in the Vicinity of Hillview Avenue and Arastradero Road from L -M:5 to A -C" Mrs. Nonette Hauko, Palo Alto Civic League, urged that the matter be continued pending a request to Stanford University to submit an application for P -C zoning of the area in question. Mrs. Hanks read a letter she had received from President Pitzer concerning development of Stanford lands. AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson, that Exhibit A of the proposed ordinance be changed to increase the A -C zoning proposed by seven acres and the n -lap be reconstructed to reflect this change. CLARIFICATION: Councilman Comstock advised that it is the intent of his amendment that the southern boundary is to be moved closer to the buildings and the western boundary is also to be moved closer to the facility. and frontage on Road A might be decreased. MODIFICATION: Following the statement of Mr. Boyd Smith that the proposed changes would cause the facility to be in violation of the City's - setback and street access requirements, Councilman Colanztoek, with the consent of his second, modified his amendment so that the facility would have the minimum side and rearyard set- backs for L -M:5 zoning - that is, approximately ten acres for the facility includir.3 the required 40 -foot setbacks. AMENDMENT RESTATED: At the suggestion of Councilman Wheatley and with the consent of his second, Councilman Comstock agreed to restate the motion to reduce the size of the project to ten acres and move the southern and western boundary lines so as not to violate setback requirements. The amendment carried unanimously. 116 11/3/69 Ordinance as amended approved for first x eading ori the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Norton, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: None (The Council recessed from 9:55 to 10:10 p. tn.) At the request of Councilman Norton, Mr. Smith stated that detailed plans will be made available to Councilmen on an informal basis . - - - - - - the City A_4. .-�T�=:..+.+ �.a�. �. �;,: tis� r Cwt --•'r �)l,.i iii-Y�--C'ii Y`�4'"L[LiY 1.�LE 11L e' in Yty Building Department. Human Relations Commission Ray L. Wilbur, Jr. , Chairman, Human Retationb (Tomrnission, pre- sented the Commission's request that the number of members on the f-HRC be increas,!d from five to sever_. MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Spaeth, its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter Z. 22 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (Human Re- lations Commission)" The ordinance was approved for first reading unanimously by voice vote. New Street Names MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Gallagher, the adoption of the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 2535 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Establishing the Nacres of the Following Streets: Coyote Hill Road, Deer Creek Road, Laura Lane, Forest Court, Ernharcadero Road, Elwell Court, Oak Hill Avenue, Mesa Ave- nue, Manuela Court, Manuela Way, Old Trace Road and Old Adobe Road" (first reading 10/Z0/69)_ The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Downtown Beautification Pilot Project -- -- wswrc.-nllw Frank L. Crist, Jr. , representing Downtown Palo Alto, Inc. advised that his organization had negotiated with two contractors and had re- ceived bids of approximately $23, 000 on a slightly modified Downtown 117 11/3/69 Beautification Pilot Project. Mr. Crist requested that the City con- tribute the $6, 000 previously designated for the City administered project for ;vhich bids had been rejected. Mr. Crist replied to questions from Council members and staff regarding the proposed project and was advised that the City cannot participate in the project in the manner which Mr. Crist requests, but City staff will continue to work with Downtown Palo Alto, Inc. in arriving at a rautualiy acceptable project. Oral Communications See • 6 u 4 127 Teas... Ur'ts'6 18 i�r_ i__ 6 _ *M..1- :: - iais4=; a-=9,� �.az.- g.',.�v =scs c _t _ -=`�ITT page 103of the Council Minutes of October 20, 1969 and re_ = the —cor a be corrected to indicate that he favors audible voice vote, but not the voting indicator system. Adjournment ATTEST: 118 11/3/69 further business, t11P Ccru.acii adjourned at 10:42 p. m. APPROVED: