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City Hall
Palo Alto, California
February 28, 1966
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met in regular session on this
date at 7:30 p. m. with Mayor Arnold presiding.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, r :bs, Dins,
Flint, Peayson, Roars, Rus, Sher, Woodward.
Worthington (arrived at 7:40 p.m.).
Absent: None.
Youth in Government
In connection with the continuing Youth in Government program,
Mayor Arnold welcomed students from Cubberley High School,
who had been selected on the basis of scholastic achievement and
interest in government, to attend and observe tonight's meeting as
special guests of the Council. Prior to the meeting each of the
following 21 seniors had been assigned to individual menibers of
the Council and staff to receive orientation on city government in
general as well as on specific agenda items. The following students
were introduced by their respective City .:ounterparts:
Melissa Adams
Rick Bogart
K. C. Craven
Benay Curtis
Sue Evans
Steve Firth
Bob Green
Linda Hensley
Bob Hill
Betty Ignacio
Phil Kearney
Paul Kramer
rem Lundy
Mark McPherson (Not
present)
John Mikel
Marc Ternpey
Rolf Von Benninghausen
Brant Wenegrat
Jeff Wise
Lynn Wold
Carol Worthy
(Councilman: Worthington arrived prior to the following item.)
Pla ue and Resolution Honoring Jerome Keithley
Mayor Arnold advised of a plaque being presented to Jerome Keithley,
who resigned .as City Manager January 10, 1966, bearing the fotibiing
inscription: "THE CITY Or PALO ALTO WITH SINCERE APPRECI-
ATION PRESENTS THIS AWARD TO JERRY KEITHLEY, CITY
MANAGER, IN RECOGNITION OF LOYAL PUBLIC SERVICE AND
DEVOTED INTEREST IN THE WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT OF
THIS COMMUNITY DURING THE YEARS 1950 - 1966."
Resolution No. 3870, tieing a resolution of appreciation entitled
"Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Commending
Jerome Keithley for Excellent and Loyal Service to the People of
Palo Alto" was introduced and read in full, and on motion of Mayor
Arnold, duly seconded. was adopted by unanimous voice vote of all
members voting, Debs, Pearson ind Worthington abstaining.
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A landonn;'ant. of Easement,
oir on mot 71, Wooster :subdivision
Resolution No. 3871 erritled "Resolution of the Council of the City
of Ppfo Alto Ordering the Vacation of a Public Utilities Easement
(Pos titian of Lot 71, Wooster Subdivision)" was introduced.
' Cie City Manager identified this easement which was granted to the
/City in 1953 for o<ierhead power purposes and advised that it is
'4unnecessary for present or prospective use. He recommended
passage of the °esolution and observed that the easement has not
been used for r.t period in excess of five years, hence the particular
type of abandonment procedure without a nearing, as covered in the
resolution.
On motion of Comstock, seconded by Beahrs, Resolution No. 3871
was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
Salary of City Manager
Resolution No. 3872 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City
of Palo Alto Amending Resolution No. 3829 Adopting a Basic Compen-
sation Plan Setting Forth Administrative Salary Schedules Changing
the Salary of the City Manager" establishing a salary of $2Z_ 800 per
year effective February 14, 1966, was introduced and on motion of
Mayor Arnold, duly seconded, was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
Resolution of Appreciation
Ludwig Huebner
Resolution No. 3873 entitled "Resolution of the Ccuncil of the City
of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation to Ludwig Huebner Upon His
Retirement" was introduced and __ motion was made by Mayor Arnold
and duly seconded for its adoption.
A suggestion was made by Councilman Flint, and accepted, that
there be some explanation of the work performed by retiring City
employees. The City Manager reported on Mr. 3:: years
of employment with the City, the major portion of which has been
as chief operator at the sewage treatment plant, and expressed the
appreciation of the community for his long and faithful service.
At the suggestion -.!,:councilman Cooley, the word' in the fourth
line of the rgeoluti:an reading "to officially give" were changed to
read "officially to give" and the resolution was adopted by unanimous
voice vote.
Addition to Foothills Park
Lee roprty
An ordinance entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo
Alto Amending Ordinance No. 2252 (Park Dedication Ordinance) by
Adding Thereto Sections 9.1, 9. 2 and 9. 3 Being Those Parcels of
the Lee Property Acquired as Additions to Fotithiils Park" wab
introduced and on motion of Mayor Arnold, seconded by Beahrs,
was accepted for first reading by unanimous voice vote.
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Award of Contract
U gro�}r uct nc er S stem, Hillview Avenue
A repo, tt was made by the City Manager on bids received on
Febraary 16, 1966 for an underground extensionof the electrical
distribution system frorn Palo Alto Substation F (Hill -view and
Hanover) along Hillview Avenue to the first pole north of the inter-
se-:tion at Hillview Avenue and the Foothill xpressway. It was
recommended that the low bid of $39, 777.00 of Underground Con-
struction Co., Inc., he accepted and that'the Mayor be authorized
t"o execute the contract.
The latitude of price range of the bid was discussed; also the matter
of allocation of costs/funds for undegrounding of utilities on the
basis of general city benefit vs. lo'fal area benefit, with the sug-
gestion by Councilman Flint that this latter subject be studied in
Committee at a later date. The/City Manager reported that in this
case it was estimated that the Proposed installation would represent
a system benefit of about 65%/and a local benefit of about 35% and
th a more detailed data will ioliow at the time of removal of the
existing overhead installation.
A motion was made by C,omstock, seconded and carried by voice
vote that the bid of U'nO.,rground Construction Co., Inc., be approved
for award, pending the signing of the contract ane furnishing of
required bonds, and,rtha't the Mayor be authorized ,end directed to
sign the contract frir and on behalf of the City.
Plan for Develoj„neat of
Rm ri o ar ro ect No. 62-4
An ordinanc( was introduced entitled "Ordinance of the Council of
the City of,Palo Alto Approving and Adopting a Plan for the Deve:op-
meat of Amarillo Park, Project No. 62-4."
The City Manager reviewed the plans and pointed out the two pro-
posed stages of development, ultimately involving a softball diamond,
tiny tot area, play apparatus area, asphalt court area and picnic
areas, all with appropriate landscaping and planting.
Councilman Pearson questioned (1) whether it was appropriate to
locate a ball diamond in this small a park when the nearby school
has one and (2) the location of the tree,' screening the asphalt court
in relation to the prevailing winds, Additionally, Councilman flint
pointed out tlse apparent lack of benches.
A motion was made by Mrs. Pearson, seconded 7.nd carried by
majority voice vote to continue the matter to March 14, 1966 to
permit consideration of the plans by the ..f sidents in the area. She
asked that they be displayed at the Van Auker. School in the interim.
Joint Meeting With Board of Supervisors.
Re %arks, Baylands and Flood Control
Mayor Arnold announced that the date of Tuesday, March -2, l ab
at 7:30 p. tn. has been set for the joint meeting of the City CrAlucil;
with the Boars of Supervisors to discuss pans, naylanda r, - Ad fler4
The Mayor then ruled that the matter may be
under New Business (see page 156).
Claim for Damages
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The City Attor y re -:ported on the claim filed by Harry E. Go' di of
2590 Webst. S*•;met in ohs mount of $1, 000 for replacerr e, A of
deodar tree .'. iegedi (damaged by a gas lead`. in March15%:)5 n7ar the
corner of rifebetr and Middlefield. Frorn_his iovesti atie;4, with
the arastae :e of the Water -Gas -Sewer Departmen, and ":?arks
Der►�,arttrent, he concluded that there has been n, negligence nor is
:er► any liability on the part of the City and he rerommended that
,?.the Council so find and reject the claim in 1, ent';eety.
f A motion waa made and seconded to ac ce'pt the; recommendation and
deny the claim in its entirety.
.IAMINIMe s
control in line with the direct,, i given at th% last meeting. He 4i-
vited individual Councilmen 4.,/ a ivis a him in the interim of prints
they wish covered and _xpr<., es>;d the hope that the Board of `.fuper-
-i,isors will do likewise.
- }t:z,ancilman Pearson ref',rre.d to the matter of the park -Mood control
propos e, which was pr e rated at the January 31 meeti.:ig of the
Cor*m,`mittoe on Public '/orks, and moved to restate the recommendation
made' :' !'hat meeting ,to the effect _that the Council indicate to the Board
of Supervisors that,'.)alo Alto is intere4ted in the proposal, that a_
multi -purpose 200- acre lake would be desirable v, a flood control
project, and that ",he Council request from the CcAuity
1) a cost estimate, including specific extra costs;
2) provide alternate cost for a 200 -acre flood control lake
without ton;
3) staff and County give legal determination of possibility
of compensation to City for use of City -owned land for
flood control purposes; and
4) Specific re:reation plans for multiple use presented to
City with costs.
Councilmen Bus and Cooley proceeded to comment, with Rus pointing
out that the foregoing would constitute specific instructions to the
County p:'ior to open discussion with them and with Mr. Cooley ex-
pressing opposition to relinquishing control of the lard for the
purposes stated, either ivith or without compensation. On a point
of Girder, called by Ro!';irs, the Mayor ruled the discussion out of
order since the matter was not on the agenda, the Committee's
recommendation having been considered on February 14th and action
taken at that time. Mrs. Pearson challenged the ruling and the Mayor
was sustained by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Woodward.
Noes: Cornstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington.
properly brought up
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Councilman Flint moved to continue the matter and request a more
detailed staff report, saying that he is nct convinced regarding the
establishment of blame for gas leaks. The motion was seconded by
Debs but defeated on a voice vote,
The m�Zion to deny the claim then carried by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Pearson,
Rohrs, Rus, Sher, Woodward, Worthington.
►Noes: Debs, Flint.
Claim for Daman
Mattie C. Robb
The City Attorney reported on the claim filed by Mattie C. Robb of
3151 Manchester Court in the amount of $49. 16 for damage to her
automcbile alleged to have been caused on December 9, 1965 at her
place of residence by a City street sweeper. From his investigation,
with the assistance of the Department of Public Works, he concluded
that there is no liability on the part of the City and he therefore
recommended t tat the claim be denied in its entirety.
On motion of Rus and Rohrs, unanimously carried, the Council
accepted the recommendation and denied the claint in its entirety.
Claim for Damacs
Wiram T. Keehn
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The City Attorney reported on the claim filed by William T. Keehn
of 1225 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, in the amount of $42. 33 for
damage to a water pipe and meter allegedly aue to tree roots on
November 11, 1965 at his residence. From his investigation, with
the aid of the Water -Gas -Sewer Department, the City Attorney
concluded that there is no liability on the part of the City and he
recommended that the claim be denied in its entirety.
A motion was made by Deb. and seconded by Rohrs to accept the
recommendation and deny the claim in its entirety.
A motion was made by Flint, and seconded by Debs, t.; continue the
matter to the next meeting &Id to request that the stall prepare a
more detailed report.
Councilmen Beahrs, Sher and Rohrs spoke against the necessity for
further investigation and report, other than perhaps as to a review
of the general policy, with Beahrs voicing the opinion that from
persvual observation the staff and the insurance company are indeed
diligent and t:iorough with their irvestigatioas.
The Flint motion to continue was defeated by the following vote on
roll call:
Ayes: Debi, Flint.
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Dias.; Pearson,
Rohrs, Rus, Sher, Woodward, Worthingtoa.
,f The motion to deny the claim w►as then carried by voce vote.
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Lot Di'isior, A eal John F. Dahl
41 00 S ocK o ape +_ oa
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Tbi:6 was a continuation from the meeting of February,2l of the
report from the -Planning Commission unanirriolsly recommendinr,
approval of the appeal of owner and applicant, John F. Dahl, for
subdivision of less than five lots of a portion of Section 15, Lands
of Dahl, in the 41000 block of Page Mill Road; that the . 9 acre lot
be approved subject to 60 -ft. dedication ant to conditions in
Engineer's Bulletin No. 66-1.
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mernhevo r '_ r' T ::3 r ratrr a fpr1 Pgar.ding the aecira-
bility of straightening out the road and the difference in grade that
would be involved, provision f_or a pathway, and the possibility of
moving the road over to allow for a full acie lot.
Planning Officer Fourcroy and Planning Commission Chairman
Stromquist replied to several of the remarks, pointing out that the
principal problem is that until there is a definitive policy en the
part of all jurisdictions involved as to pathways and the nature and
scope of future Page Mill Road development, it is hard to justify
denying a property owner a reasonable division of his property.
A motion was made by Debs to return the matter to the Planning
Commission for reconsideration in light of tonight's discussion.
It was noted that the property owner was not present. The Chair
recognized Mrs. Mildred S. Ligda, whose property adjoin.: the
subject property, and she urged that there be som,t early d;,.cision
as to the location and contours of Page Mill Road before develop-
ment is allowed.
After discussion, Mr. febs' motion was restated and duly seconded
to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission to consider the
e;,aciiic suggestion that the centerline of the roadway be moved
approximately 20 feet to the west on Mr. Dahl's property to provide
for a one -acre lot. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Debs, £iint; Pearson, Rohrs;,
Sher, Worthington.
Noes: Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rua, Woodward.
Review of Tar Recorder
Reference was made to the direction given at the December 13, 1965
meeting that the staff record several Council meetings on a trial
basis, as well as to the staff study in 1964 of the desirability/
f easibility of recording Council meetings.
The City Manager reported that during the month of January three
meetings were recorded (one unsuccessfully) and it is estimated
that it would cost $35440 per meeting to record the sessions, in-
cluding amortization of equipment and cost of tapes and operator's
time. He advised that there was no interest in listening to the tapes
other than by members of the press as a n.ttter of curiosity and for
clarity, and by one Councilman. He noted that, should the Council
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wish to proceed, it would be necessary to develop satisfactory pro-
cedures for readily identifying speakers and subject matter.
Councilman Debs observed that meetings of the San Mateo County
Planning Commission have been successfully taped since approxi-
mately 1954 and that this is in line with the recommendations
citizen's committee, and he moved to continue the matter to the 'S?�•,.
Next meeting with the provision that the playback equipment be re-
instated in the City Clerk's office. In seconding the motion,
Councilman Flint protested that there had been no notice giN en as
to the availability of the tapes for listening. The City Manager
recalled that announcement was made of the experiment and that
it was generally known by the Council that the tapes were available,
and that they are still available.
Councilmen Rus, Rohrs, Beahrs and Dia a spoke in opposition to
the procedure, feeling that there had been a fair trial and no interest
or necessity for initiating the procedure. Councilman Comstock felt
the experiment should be continued for a longer time.
The Debs motion to continue was defeated by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, flint; Pearson, Sher, Worthington.
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Woodward.
A motion was made by Comstock and seconded to continue taping
meetings on a trial basis for an additional six months, followed by
an amendrn►-nt, which was also seconded, to tape record Council
meetings on a permanent basis.
The amendment to make tape recording of Council minutes a per-
manent policy we s defeated as follows:
Ayes: ,Debs, Sher, Worthington.
Noeit: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Flint,
Pearson, Rohrs, Rus, Woodward.
'The main motion to continue on a trial basis for six months was
defeated as follows:
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Worthington.
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Sher,
Woodward.
At this time (9:22 p.m.) the Council adjourned for the purpose of
meeting in Executive Session, followed by a recess at 9:45 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:55 p. m.
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Abandonment of Portion of Ash Street
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The pur; sc-or the Executive Sessien had been to consider a rest '-
tion entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto of
Intention to Order the Vacation of a Portion of Ash Street,"
Councilman Dabs moved continuance of the matter to March 28.
The motion was seconded by Beaters and carried by unanimous
voice vote
Stud` at Sewer Claims
A request was received from Councilman Cooley asking for a study
regarding newer claims for the calendar year 1965. Mr. Cooley
referred to the frequent -problem of establishing responsibility for
clogged sewer lines and said he would like to see an estimate or the
amount of work (including cost in City manpower) being done by the
City as compared to that being performed by inc.ividual householders
in taking care of stoppages that occur in the laterals. Councilman
Flint felt it would be pertinent to determine how much of the trouble
is due to City -planted trees.
The City Manager felt it would be possible to give information as to
the City' a past experience in handling these prcbleme and io identify-
ing the contributing elements involved in sewer failures, but pointed
out that most of the work beyond the "Y" in private laterals is being
done by the private householder at his own expense and it would be
difficult to determine exactly what would be involver'_ if the City's
policy were to become more Ihberal,1.
A motion made and sec -' sided }o request such a study was carried
by unanimous voice vote,
Pedestrian -Bic clist overpass - Bayshore and Orega
At this time Councilman Debs referred to his written ='`west of
February 25th asking that the Council couaider at this time under
"fleperte of Committees" the February 24th rec-emmendation of
th= .Finance Committee generally to the effect that the Mayor be
directed to write a letter to the State Highway Commission for
policy determination as to financing of pedestrian freeway crossings.
It was reported that since the recommendation had been forthcoming
artcr the deadline for thy preparation of tonight's agenda, the matter
would be taken rip routigely on March 14, (Note item was later taken
-'gip-under "New Dualism" and disposed of.)
(Councilman Woodward left the meeting.)
Limit on Building Heights in C -Z Zone
A motion was made by Delis and seconded by Worthington that the
Council respectfully request that the Planning Commission review
the Zoning Ordinance provisions pertaining to limitation of building
heights in the C-2 Zane.
In clarifying, Mr. Dabs said he felt there should be a limit on the
absolute height; that there appears to be no effective limit providing
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a property owner can consolidate enough property; and that a maxi-
mum, with some flexibility, ought to be set. There followed a
difference of opinion as to whether or not such a study had recently
been made.
The motion was carried by the following roll call rote:
Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher,
Worthington.
Noes: Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus:
Method of Hiring New City C
In line with his memorandum of February 24, Councilman Comstock
moved, and it was duly seconded, that the City Council declare its
intention to hire a new City Clerk and that the Mayor be authorized
to advertise this vacancy in appropriate newspapers and professional
journals; that as applications for this vacancy are received, they be
forwarded to members of the Council for review, and that rho '. f
periodically call Executive Sessions to review thesi anj lication g<"
There was discussion in favor of considering the.rilo!i in committee
in conjunction with the next item on the a '_< :- er_':ing the dt;ties,
staff and salaries of the City Clerk's of:_, `. =;:awever, Mr. Comstock
asked that the items be considered se p,- -atel;r. Councilmen Dias and
Rohrs favored a screening process and initial consideration by a
small committee. Flint favor '.14inimizing the role of the Personnel
Department.
Since there seemed to ! c.o objection to the first part of Mr. Comstock's
motion, the Mayor r s::`, 11 that it be taken up and disposed of first,
however, Mr, r<,Rx° :':ocic appealed the ruling and it was decided to
take up the w?:l-,t•_> the Comstock motion.
An .amcan>r..4nt wiles moved by Mrs. Dias, and seconded, to stipulate
that th-. a plicatioAs be fore.Arded to the Committee on Planning and
Pco euu es for review in closed session rather than review by the
fui.,2i.•ouncil. This lost on a tie vote on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Worthington.
Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Rus, Sher.
An amendment made by Councilman Cooley, and seconded, that the
Mayor establish procedures for selection of the City Clerk was
declared lost on a tie vote.
Mayor Arnold then proposed an amendment, seconded by Cooley,
to the effect that the Mayor be authorized to develop screening and
selection procedures, such procedures to include a special fo'ir-
member committee of the Council, possiblyto be composed of the Mayor,
Vice Mayor and two remaining committee chairmen, to determine
three to six names to be brought to the full Council for consideration.
The Mayor's amen', lent then carried by the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher,
Worthington.
lfoes: Comstock, Debs, Dias, Flint, Rus.
The main motion that the Council dec'= _ "_._ _ _ = intenhorc. to hire a new
City Clerk and authorizing the Mayoi- :.dvertise same, with
addition of the Mayor's amendment , was as; fared carried by a
vote o`. 7 to 5.
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At this tirne there was a motion by :geahrr, sec-intierl by IZus, ,_to
ad_cQurn, which was defeated by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Cooley; Rohrs, Rus.
Noes: Arnold, Comstock, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson,
Sher, Worthington.
(Councilman Beahrs left the meeting at this time, 10:46 p.m.)
Duties, Staff and Salaries
of Ct7-;1erkTs Office
NMI
A motion was made by Councilman Flint, and seconded, that there
be a study by the Committee on Planning end Procedures of the
Office of the City Clerk, particularly regarding the following:
(1) duties of the office, (✓) complement of the office, (3) salaries -
of the office, and (4) the matter of to whom the Clerk is responsible.
Noting that the Office of the City Clerk is clearly set out in the
Charter and Administrative Code, Councilman Rus moved, Cooley
seconded. that the item be tabled, however, the motion was declared
defeated on a voice vote.
The Flint motion to refer the item to the Committee on Planning and
Procedures then carried on a voice vote.
Ore on Avenue Buller Zone -
erties
Councilman Flint referred to his request on tonight's agenda (which
had grown out of discussion on the track ordinance at the last
meeting) that the Council request the County to purchase the properties
on the south side of Oregon Expressway between Waverley Street and
Alrna Street in order to provide adequate buffer zone. He moved to
continue the matter to the next meeting, saying that in the meantime
he would contact each of the property owners, involved.
Councilman Dias countered that it would be out of order for the staff,
and most assuredly for a Councilman, to contact property owt,ers.
On motion of Councilman Rua. duly seconded, the m fitter was tabled
by the following vote on rolll'call:
Ayes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs. Rus, Sher, Worthington.
Noes: Comstock. Debs, Flint, Pearson.`
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Sot Check of Truck Weijhts
A motion was made by Councilman Fiint that the staff (Police
Department) make adequate Spot checks of enroute truck laden
weights, especially on large dirt and gravel haulers and concrete
trucks in the City. He referred to the limitation and penalties
which the State places on the gross laden weight of trucks and said
there is concern, over the spilling of dirt and because of trucks
being unable to stop in time at red lights.
Councilma and observed the State law, which in
itself is quite zcr_nent and applies within the contir_es of cities,
to be adequate without invoking still mere penalties.
Councilman Debs moved the pr..vious question to stop debate, which
lost on a show of hands (6 members voting Aye
In the discussion which followed, the City Attorney advised of the
procedure by which the Police Department can check truck weights._.
The City Manager said that to the best of his knowledge the law is
being enforced. Mr. Flint maintained that the only checks which
are being made are made by the State Police.
At the suggestion of the Mayor, in an effort to tittle the controversy,
Councilman Sher moved a substitute motion to request the staff to
report on the extent to which the Police Department has been
checking overloading of trucks and the number of citation . that.. have
►yen handed out in the last six months. R ui seconded and the motion
was carried by majority voice vote. Mr. Sher pointed out that this
was not intended to be a full-blown or expensive survey..
Dedication of Land for
Elementary School Purposes
A letter was received from the Superintendent of the Palo Alto
Unified School District asking the Council to adopt a resolution
conforming to the intent of recently added Section 11525.2 to the
Business and Professions Code wherein a City or county may re-
quire a subdivider, under certain conditions, to dedicate to the
school district, and to sell thereto at cost, land for elementary
school purposes.
A motion was made by Mayor Arnold, duly seconded and carried,
to refer the matter to the Committee on Planning and Procedures
and to ask the City Attorney to submit a proposed ordinance as
provided in the statute for consideration by the Committee.
Pedestrian -Bic clist Overpass .. Bayshore and Orel
Mayor Arnold ruled it was appropriate to bring this -natter (see
page 15 2) up _ under New Business at this time.
Couaciltnar. Dee introduced and moved acceptance of the recommend-
ation of the Finance Committee, recognizing the need for and
desirability of a pedestrian -bicyclist overpass crossing Bayshore
Freeway in the vicinity of Oregon Avenue: , ;
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,. hat the Mayor be•directed to write a letter within :he
next week to the chairman and each other me.mber of th
State Highway Commission, respectfully requesting that
(a) as the policy -making body, the Commission. a -rave
at and set its policy regarding the financing (shared or
otherwise) of such pedestrian overpasses crossing State
Freeways; (b) the Commission consider and set its
policy on the financing of both the Bayshore-Oregon and
the Junipero Serra -Page Mill pedestrian freeway crossings,
and
(2) that the reply be returned to the Finance Committee:
The motion wasliecoraded. Councilman Dias recalled advice from
the District Engineer 01 the State Division of Highways to the effect
that money is not available for this type of construction. Mr. Debs
explained that the intent of his motion is to seek clarification from
the policy making body.
The motion to accept the recommendation of the Finance Committee
was carried by unanimous voice vote.
Joint Meeting With Board of Supervisors
TriMr\ics; Bay1an s and Flood Control
Ainumo
Reference was made to the earlier ruling that this matter be taken
up under New Business (sce pages 147 and 148). Councilman Flint
noted the time element involved in the matter of requesting North
County funds and moved that the Council indicate to the Board of
Supervisors its interest in a multi -purpose 200- .ere lake and request
the County to make a cost estimate of the project, with an alternate
coat estimate for a 200 -acre flood control lake without recreation.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Pearson.
In the discussion, there was doubt expressed that it would be
possible to obtain such detailed information prior to the March 22nd
meeting with the Supervisors. The motion was withdrawn in favor
of a substitute motion by Mrs. Pearson, duly seconded, that a
letter be directed to the Board of Supervisors indicating that, in
order to effectively discuss with them at the joint meeting on
March 22 the possibility of a 200 -acre flood control lake in the
Baylands, the following information be furnished:
1) a cost estimate of the 43,.e., without recreation, and
2) a legal determination of possibility of compensation to
City for use of City -owned land for flood control purposes,
and that additionally the City staff comment as to point (2).
The !notion carried by the following roll call vote, Councilmen Cooley
and Rug having cleft the *meeting during the discussion:
Ayes: Coinstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington.
Noes: Arnold, Dias, Rotas.
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A letter was received from the Vice President for Business Affairs
of Stanford University requesting consideration and approval of
certain traffic and circulation changes in the Willow Road area
southwest of El Camino Real.
On motion of Debs, duly seconded and carried, the letter was re-
ferred to the Committee on Planning and Procedures with the request
that the staff review and report on *he matter.
Request For Water Service to
Pony Tracks Ranch and Adjacent Lands
A letter was received from the County Engineer and Road Commissioner
of San Mateo County requesting an expression as to whether the City
would consider, and under what terms, providing water service through
the Page Mill Road facilities to the general area of the Pony Tracks
Ranch consisting of an area of not less than 540 acres and ultimately
as much as 1030 to 1650 acres.
The City Manager suggested that if the Council is responsive to the
matter, it would be appropriate to ask the agency (or water district
being formed) to submit a proposal.
A motion was made by Debs and seconded that the Mayor reply to the
effect that the policy of the City is not to serve areas such as this
outside its limits. The motion was defeated by the following roll call:
Ayes: Debs, Flint, Worthington.
Noes: Arnold, Comstock, Dias, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher.
A motion was made by Comstock, seconded and carried by majority
voice vote to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance and direct
the Mayor to request more information so that the proposal may be
more properly evaluated in committee.
At this time, Rick Bogart, speaking on behalf of the students who
had had the opportunity to participate in the student government
program, and as the guest of the City Attorney, thanked the Coux,cil
and staff for extending a warm welcome and for the opportunity to
learn about city government.
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The meeting was declared adjourned at 11:42 p. in.
APPROVED:
Mayor Edward S. Arnold
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