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City Hall
Palo Alto, California
February 14, 1966
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2. 101 of the Palo Alto Munici-
pal Code, a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Palo
Alto was called to transact the following business:
a. Consideration of the resignation of the City Clerk.
b. Method of recruiting and appointing of a successor
to the City Clerk.
.. Consideration of appointment i ! -F. aL
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Notice calling the special meeting signed by Mayor Edward S. Arnold
Eras mailed to the Council February 9, 1966 and is on file in the of-
fice of the City Clerk.
Mayor Arnold convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint,
Pearson, Rohrs, Rus, Sher, Woodward,
Worthington.
Absent: Comstock (arrived 7:22 p.m.)
Mayor Arnold announced that the only items to be considered in the
special meeting would be those on the agenda. Since the agenda
it•ma concern personnel, Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs,
to adjourn to executive session.
The motion was carried unanimously and the Council adjourned to
an executive session at 7:03 p. m.
Mayor Arnold reconvened the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Citr Clerk
Mayor Arnold announced that the Council voted in executive session
to accept the resignation of Shirley Kilgore as City Clerk effective
March 15, 1966 by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rut,
Woodward.
Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher,
Worthington.
The Council, in executive session, decided to continue the matter
of recruiting and appointment of a successor to the City Clerk until
the next regular meeting.
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City Manager
Mayor Arnold announced that the Council, in executive session,
determined that this matter could appropriately be considered with
item 16 on the adjourned agenda.
The special meeting adjourned at 8:00 p. m.
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The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in an adjourned
meeting from January 24, 1966. Mayor Arnold convened the meet-
ing At R'f)f p m
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs,
Dias, Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Pius, Sher,
Woodward, Worthington.
Absent: None.
Parks North County
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Councilman Flint stated he would like to see the matter of a North
County Mountain Park referred to the. Public Works Committee ar.d
suggested contacting Supervisor Spangler in order to arrange .,
meeting with the Board of Supervisors and the City Council on park
problems. Mr. Morgan reported that Mr. Campen, County Execu-
tive, indicated the Board of Supervisors have expressed their desire
to meet with the Council.
The matter of a North County Mountain Park was referred to the
Committee on Public Works on motion of Flint, duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Cooley, authorizing the Mayor
to arrange a meeting with the Board of Supervisors on the first Mon-
day in March to discuss parks. The motion was carried unanimously
on a voice vote.
Council Meetings
CouncilmanCooleyread hio letter dated January 19, 1966, which
had previously been submitted to the Council, reviewing the stand-
ing committee system, number of items pending before the -com-
mittees, proposing elimination of the standing .^-om Puttees, and
proposing. Council meetings be held once a week.
On motion of Cooley, seconded by Dias, an ordinance was intro-
duced and moved for first reading entitled "Ordinance of the Council
of the City of Palo Alto Amending Subsection a. of Section Z. 101 of
the Palo Alto Municipal Code Relating to Time .)f Regular Meetings
and Repealing Section 2. 17,1- to 2. 125, Inclusive, of Paid Code.
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Councilman Worthington proposed an amendment, seconded by
Comstock, that Se .tion 2. 123 of Chapter'., the Administrative Code,
of the Palo Alto Municipal Code shall be amended to read as follows:
"SEC. 2. 123 COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
It shall be the duty of the Committee on Public Works
to meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p, m.
at the City Hall a -d to consider and make recommendations
on matters referred to it by the Council relating to parks;
libraries; recreational facilities and public works exclusive
of utilities."
and that Section 2. 125 of Chapter 2, the Administrative Code, of
the Palo Alto Municipal Code shall be amended to read as follows:
"SEC. 2. 125 COMMITTEE ON PLANNING AND
PROCEDURES
It shall be the duty of the Committee on Planning and
Procedures to meet on the third Tuesday of each month at
7:30 p.m. at the City Hall and to consider and make recom-
mendations on matters referred to it by the Council relating
to parliamentary and administrative procedures; planning
and zoning; traffic and parking; assessment districts; out-
side contracts and intergovernmental relations."
Discussion followed on the advantages and disadvantages of the stand-
ing committee system.
The Worthington amendment carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Rus, Sher,
Worthington.
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Woodward.
The main motion as_arnended then lost on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley.
Noes:
Comstock, Debs, Dias. Flint, Pearson, Rohrs,
Rus, Sher, Won' sn.d, _- •- th n
Councilman Cooley introduced and moved acceptance for first read-
ing an ordinance entitled "Ordinance of the Council of tke nay- �` -
Palo Alto Amending Se - " _ _ i s _
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2. 123 to 2,125 inclusive of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Relating to
Council Committees,"
Councilman Cooley proceeded to read the proposed ordinance in full.
Councilman Flint rre:.ved, seconded by Comstock to continue tht mo-
tion until after copies of the proposed ordinance have been distributed
to the Council members.
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On motion of Debs, seconded by Pearson, the matter was tabled on
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Rus, Sher,
Worthington.
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Woodward.
Amarillo Park
On motion of Councilman Pearson and d:tiy seconded, the staff was
directed to prepare the development plans for Amarillo Park to be
presented to the Council for its consideration and adoption per
Article VIII, Section 5 of the Charter.
In answer to questions from Council members, Assistant City Man-
ager Morgan reported on the status of Amarillo Park, noting that
the Council has approved the first phase and stating that develop..
ment plans could be presented to the Council arou.id the end of the
month.
Councilman Pearson requested that if there are any further devel-
opments they be placed on the plans for consideration of the citizens.
Mr. Morgan replied that the staff has already suggested a second
phase of development that would involve a tiny tot area, apparatus
sections, and additional components for the park as part of the cap-
ital mprovement program.
In answer to question of Councilman Flint regarding completion date
of the first phase, Mr. Morgan replied that the first phase is com-
plete except for growth and maturity of the turf and planting. It will
be ready to use by April or May.
The motion directing preparation of development plans was carried
unanimously to a voice vote.
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interPat.q3 applicazt.z for the City ?-4anaapr 7Sn/3iuon. r lrarke+d
that the question seemed to be whether or not to hire a consultant
for recruiting purposes.
_ T?��ri�ss the di+erussirvn_w . r4t fnllowPd_ Vice Mayor Debs called a
pcnni of order, stating tha. this was a personnel matter and`sho;:d
be discussed in executive session.
It was moved by Woodward and seconded by Rus to hire George
Morgan as City Manager of Palo Alto.
After discussion, the previous question was moved by Rus, seconded See
by Sher, and lost by a vote of 7 to 6 (two-thirds vote being required). Page 168
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Councilman Comstock requested a ruling from the Chair on whether
the main motion was in order. The Chair ruled the motion in order,
stating it could be taken in either open or executive session. Coun-
cilman Sher challenged the ruling. The Chair than ruled the motion
out of order, declared the matter would be conAidered in executive
ucs:3ion, and announced the Council would now proceed to agenda
item 17.
Vice Mayor Debs r.ioved that the City Clerk be directed to place
advertisements for City Manager in national magazines.
Councilman Sher called point of order, stating that was going back
to the previous item.
The `,hair ruled the motion in order. The Chair was
the motion defeated.
Study of Parking Requirement
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A study on parking requirements for multiple dwelling zones with
specific reference to a two -parking spaces per dwelling unit require-
ment was referred to the Planning Commission en motion of Debs,
seconded by Pearson, and carried unanimously on a voice vote.
Written Communications
A letter from Mr. Ben Holland regarding his property located at
2211 Park Boulevard which Iias been under consideration for the
proposed Public Safety Building was ordered filed on motion of
Beahrs, seconded by Rus, and carried unanimously on a voice vcte.
A letter from Mr. George S. Nolte regarding his property located
at 3850 Middlefield Road was carried over to item 5 of the next
agenda on motion of Cooley, seconded by Comstock, and carried
unanimously on a voice vote.
The request from Walter Hays PTA to consider salvage and separa-
tion of paper from other refuse at the City Dump was referred to the
School Board -City Council Liaison Committee on motion of Comstock,
seconded by Pearson, and carried unanimously on a voice vote.
The Council adjourned to an executive session at 9:00 p. m.
Mayor Arnold reconvened the meeting at 9:22 p.m.
Cite Manager
Mayor Arnold announced the result of the Council action in executive
session was to appoint George Morgan as City Manager at a salary
of $ 1900 per month on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arn•Nd, Beaters,, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Woodward.
Noes: C ffinstock, Debs, flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington.
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Pressure Pipe Anti-trust Cases
Mayor Arnold, with the unanimous cenaerat of the Council, moved
this mOter, item 22 on the agenda or February 14th, up for con-
sideration at this time.
A report from the City Attorney regarding price fi:dng among man-
ufacturers and suppliers of pressure pipe and requesting authority
to intervene in the class action filed by the State of California was
submitted.
Mayor Arnold introduced Resolution No. 3868 entitled "Resolution
of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Authorizing Intervention in
Civil Actions Filed by the State of California Against Certain Pres-
sure Pipe Manufact,lrers and Suppliers and the Employment of Spe-
cial Legal Counsel to Represent the City", and moved its adoption.
The motion was duly seconded and carried on a voice vote with Flint
dissenting.
Adjourned meeting of January 24 adjourned at 9:44 p. rn.
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in a regular
meeting. Mayor Arnold convened the meeting at 9:45 p. m.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs,
Dias, Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Ruts, Sher,
Woodward, Worthington.
Absent: None.
The minutes of January 24 were approved as submitted on motion of
Beahrs, duly seconded, and carried unanimously on a voice vote.
Agenda Chanif
Mayor Arnold suggested that item 9 on the agenda be cont:.tued until
the next meeting, noting that it would take unanimous consent of the
Council to consider Item 9 for the purpose of continuing.
It was moved by Comstock and seconded by Dias to advance Item 9
on the agenda to this point of thc. meeting. Vice Mayor Debs voted
against the motion which therefore did not pass.
Special Orders of the Day
Presentation of a plaque to Jerome Keithley was continued to the
next meeting on motion of Rohrs, duly seconded and carried unani-
mously.
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Flood Control Project
The Committee on Public Works unanimously recommended to the
Council that a multi -purpose 200 -acre lake would be desirable as
a flood control project, and that the Council request from the County:
(1) a cost estimate, including specific extra costs; (2) provide alter-
nate cost for a 200 -acre flood control lake without recreation; (3)
staff and County give legal determination of possibility of compensa-
tion to City for use of City -owned land for flood control purposes;
and (4) specific recreation plans for multiple use presented to City
with custs.
Councilman Rohrs moved, seconded by Pearson, that the Council
request from the County: (I) a cost estimate, including specific
extra costs; (2) provide alternate c st for_ a 200 -acre flood control
lake without recreation; (3) staff and County give legal determina-
tion of possibility of compensation to City fo: use of City--c;wned
land for flood control purposes; and (4) specific recreation plans
for multiple use presented to City with costs.
In view of the forthcoming study with the County, Councilman Cooley
moved, seconded by Dias, to continue the matter. After discussion,
the motion to continue was carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rua,
Woodward.
Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington.
Bayshore Frontage Development
The Committee on Public Woks unanimously recommended that the
Council request a review of development plans of various citias with
bays: are frontages.
Councilman Rohrs moved, seconded by Comstock, the committee's
recommendation. The motion was carried unanimously on a voice
vote.
Park Acquisition -
abrtei arc Zatadero Creek Area
The Committee or, Finance unanimously recommended to the Council
that as soon :Ns a report bas been received from the Plarmng Corr mission that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the
acquisition of the three properties involved in the expanded site,
Ash Street: and Matadero Creek area. The Committee also recom-
mended that the* staff -vc directed to prepare detailed site develop-
ment plans for the park and make provisions for the required appro-
priation in the 1966-67 budget.
Vice Mayor =Deb. noted, that a favorable report has been received
frorn the Planning Commission and moved that the staff be author-
ised to proceed with acquisition of the three properties involved in
the expanded site, Ash Sheet and Matadero Creek,' ' The motion was
seconded by Comstock.
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In answer to question from Councilman Dias, Planning Officer Feur-
croy stated that there had been some consid-ration of a larger area
but the considerations had been dropped as a result of expressions
from people living in the neighborhood that this specific area was
what they wish,:d. He noted that the plat that was considered showed
the street closed so the Commission recommendation proposes the
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this particular matter.
The motion authorizing acquisition was carried unanimously on a
voice vote.
Vice Mayor Debs introduced Resolution No. 3865 entitled "Resolution
of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Finding and Determining that
the Public Interest and Necessity of Said City Require, for Public
Use for Public Grounds, Certain Land Located in the City of Palo
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Neighborhood Park, Pr )ject 65-13, aka Lambert Avenue Area Park)"
and moved its adoption. The mf,tion was seconded by Councilman
Cooley and carried unanimously on a voice vote.
On motion of Debs, seconded by Comstock, the staff was directed to
prepare site development Flans for the park and make provisions for
the requireu appropriation in the 1966-67 budget. The motion carried
unanimously on a voice vote.
Park Aca, uisit n -
Mitchell Park area
The Committee on Finance by a 2-1 vote recommended to the Coun-
cil that the City acquire parcels 3, 4, and 5 of the Nolte property
abutting the Mitchell Park library, that money be appropriated for
that purpose, and that the staff be directed to negotiate a final price
with Mr. Nolte.
Vice Mayor Debs noted that this met with the approval of the Plan-
ning Commission and moved, seconded by Comstock, that the City
declare its intention to purchase parcels 3, 4, and 5 of the Nolte
property,
Councilman Dias quoted the foliowiLfg :notionTriode by the Planning
Commission at their meeting of February 9: "that it be recommended
the City Council consider the whole town in relationship to parks so
that every area of Palo Alto is treated equally in park facilities."
Discussion followed on the need for improvements in Mitchell Park,
availability of the land, uze of the buildings on the Nolte property,
other commitments of the City, and the whole parcel versus portions.
The following citizens spoke on the matter:
Robert A. Chalmer, 450 Adobe Place,speaking for the Civic Affairs
Committee of the Oreenrneadows Comxziux ity AsKociation, read the
results of a poll taken of 240 homes, 314 people responding, with the
result that 229 favored purchase of all the land possible.
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Jack. Liberatore, 3016 Greer Road, speaking i.s advisor to a groups
of teenagers called the "High Teens" talked on the need for facilities
where such a group can meet.
Drew Pearson Lawrence, 3925 Nelson Drive, spoke in favor of pur-
chasing all or as much as possible of the Nolte property and of the
inadequacies of the present parking.
Jaynes Wagstaff, 3556 Ramona, spoke in favor of purchasing as much
as they could of this area and building here rather than in the park.
Hilbert Morales, 3611 'Bryant Street, spoke in favor of purchasing
the whole parcel, stating he would be willing to pay a tax increase.
Harry Levinstine, Middlefield Road, spoke in favor of a now facility
and purchase of the whole property.
Ward Smith, 1304 Pitrnan Avenue, Vice President of the Junior
Museum Associates, read a letter dated February 14 from Albert
L. Robinson: President of the group, setting forth their needs and
programs. Mr. Smith stated that a second museum was not contem-
plated.
Joseph Yai'kin, 181 Ely Place, spoke in favor of purchasing additional
land.
Mrs. Gypsy Lawrence, 3925 Nelson Drive, spoke in favor of pur-
chasing the whole Nolte property, use of access road, and the Uni-
tarian Senior Citizens homes to be built.
Mrs. Kopriva, 1414 Pitman, spoke on behalf of the Community
Association for Retarded Children and their need for facilities.
Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Woodward to continue the
entire matter for study in conjunction with the Capital. Improvement
budget subject to review in April, 1966,
Councilman Rus requested that the record show hP took no part in
discussion of this subject and he abstai;ied from alt voting.
to answer to question from Councilman Rohrs regarding a deadline
on the purchase of this property, Mr. Morgan replied that Mr. Nolte
has addressed two letters to the Council requesting a decision since
he has a prosper Live buyer.
Tom Morrison, 3252 Grove Avenue, spoke in favor of purchasing
the property now.
The motion to continue the matter until April, 1966 was defeated
cn the following roll call vote: _
Ayes: Beahrs, Woodward.
Noes: Arnold, Comstock,. Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint,
Pearson, Rohrs, Sher, Worthington.
Abstaining: Rus.
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Vice Mayor Debs' motion declaring City's intertion to purchase
parcels 3, 4 and 5 carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayer: Arnold, Beahrs, Cometock, Debs, Flint, Pearson,
Rohrs, Sher, Worthington.
Noes: Cooley, Dias, Woodward.
Abstaining: Rus.
Vice Mayor Debs introduced and moved adoption of Ordinance No.
2278 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto
Making Additional Appropriations in the Capital Improvement '•.and
(Mitchell Park Addition):' The motion was duly seconded.
Councilman Beahrs =roved, seconded by Dias, to amend the motion.
to instruct the staff to 'negotiate with Mr. Nolte for the entire prop-
erty.
Mayor Arnold ruled the motion out of order and upon challenge the
CE it was supported and the amendment ruled out of order.
Ordinance No. 2278 was pa,ased on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Debs, Dias, Flint,
Pearson, Rohx s, Sher, Worthington.
Noes: Cooley, Woodward.
Abstaining: Rus.
Vice Mayor Debs introduced Resolution No. 3866 entitled "Resolu-
tion of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Finding and Determining
that the Public Interest and Necessity of Said City Require, for
Public Use for Public Grounds, Certain Land Located in the City of
Palo Alto, County of Santa Clasa, State of California (Mitchell Park
Addition)" and moved itb adoption. The motion was seconded by
Comstock and carried on the following roll call vote;
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Debs, Dias, Flint,
Pearson, Rohrs, Sher, Woodward, Worthington.
Noes: Cooley.
Abstaining: Rus.
Councilman Beahrs moved that the staff be instructed to negotiate
with Mr. Nolte on parcels 1 and 2 in addition to parcels 3, 4, and
5. The motion wan duly seconded and defeated on the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Dias, Woodward, Worthington.
Noes: Arnold, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Flint, Pearson,
Rohrs, Sher.
Abstaining: Rus.
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Electrical Service
The Commit.?e on Finance unanimously recommended that the City
immediately tender PG&E the easements on city -owned property,
for reasonable consideration, to permit extension of an additional
60-kv transmission line to the Colorado Avenue metering station.
Vice Mayor Debs introduced Resolution No. 3867 entitled "Resolu-
tion of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Authorizing and Directing
the Mayor to Execute An Easement to Pacific Gas And Electric
Company For An Electrical Transmission Line" and moved its
adoption. The motion was duly seconded.
Mr. Morgan reported that PG&E request no action on the 7-1/2 acre
substation site at this time. He novsd, however, that this does not
preclude their bringing the matter ' p i.gain at some later date:. In
answer to question from Councilman Dias replied that PG&E has
been thoroughly informed as to the procec'ure r1ectssary if any por-
tion of that bayland is required at a later date. It was noted that the
additional 60-kv will see the City through. to 1973.
Resolution No. 3867 was passed and adopted by unanimous voice
vote.
The Committee on Finance unanimously recommended that the staff
be authorized to consider the hiring of a consultant, if deemed feasible
by staff, to investigate long-range solution to the feeder voltage prob-
lem.
Vice Mayor Debs moved that the staff be authorized to consider the
hiring of a consultant, if deemed feasible by staff, to investigate
long-range solution to the feeder voltage problem with this matter
returned to the Council. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously on a voice vote.
Adjournment
Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Dias, to adjourn.
Mayor Arnold amended the motion, adding "to February 21st."
The amendment carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Flirt, Pearson:., Rohrs,
Worthington.
Noes: Comstock, Debs, Dias, Rus, Sher, Woodward.
The main motion as amended carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, flint, Pearson, Rohrs,
Worthington.
Noes: Comstock. Debs, Dias, Rus, Sher, Woodward.
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The meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. to February 21, 1966.
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Assistant City Clerk
Mayor Edward S. Arnold