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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03141966158 3/14/66 City Hall Palo Alto, California March 14, 1966 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met in regular s: scion on t.,is date at 7:30 p. m. with Mayor Arnold presiding. Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Rus, Sher, Woodward, Worthington. Absent: None. Mayor Arnold welcomed Girl Scout Troop 181 and their advisors Mrs. Bonnar Cox and Mrs. Jaynes Horton to the Council meeting. Council Minutes Minutes of February 14th, page 119, under "City _Maa rgc:.", Coun- cilman Sher stated he did not second the motion of the previous question and the minutes we; a corrected to read "duly seconded." The minutes of February 14th were approved as corrected. Minutes of February 21, page 135, under "Reconsideration of First Methodist Church Variance" Councilman Sher stated he did not make the rnotion to reconsider. The minutes were corrected to read "motion was made by Councilman Beahrs." The minutes of Feb- ruary 21st were approved as corrected. The minutes of February 28th were approved as distributed. It was moved by Mayor Arnold, seconded by Beahrs to fix adjourn- ment time as 11:00 p.m. or upon completion of item being considered at that time. After discussion, the motion was defeated on the following roll call v=ate: Ares: Arnold, Beahre, Cooley, Rohrs, Rugs, Woodward. Noes: Comstock, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. Refuse Disposal Methods The Committee on Finance unanimously recommended that the Coun- cil accept the report on Refuse Disposal Methods dated July 1965, that Palo Alto continue to use its present plan, and that thc plan be reviewed annually. 159 3/14/66 Vice Mayor Debs moved, seconded by Beahrs, the Finance Commit- tee recommendation which was ca rried unanimously on a voice votc•. Sanita ewer Interim Reports The Committee on Finance reported that it found the Sanitary Sewer Interim Reports satisfactory and recommended an additional report from the staff a year from now with a report or the main sewer system by March 1, 196'7. Vice Mayor Debs moved, seconded by Rus, tho Finance Committee recommendation. The motion on the Finance Committee recommendation carried unani- mously on a voice vote. Athletic Center - Ba lands The Committee on Public Viorks unanimously recommended to the Council adoption of the suggestion in the Baylands Committee Report of Site A as an Athletic Center without the purchase of additional private land at this time. It was the concensus of the Committee that this is only an immediate solution to the Athletic Center needs in the City and does not preclude development of similar sites else- where in Palo Alto. Councilman Rohm moved, seconded by Beahrs, the Public Works Committee recommendation. = Councilman Flint pointed out that this recommendation is only an immediate solution to the Athletic Center problem, the amount Gi land in the Baylands is very small, and the Council has not actually determined a set policy ss to how, where, and how many sites. He noted that the wind is a distrubing factor for any kind of team sports in the Baylands. The motion on the Public Works Committee recommendations was carried unanimously on a voice vote. Couucilm?in Rohrs reported that the Committee on Public Works had noted the Citizens Committee recommendation for realignment of San Fra icisquito Creek, that this required no action at this time and consideration and action would be taken at the time it is brought up as a serious subject. General Plan Amendment - Ba,z1aade The Committee on Public Works unanimously recommended to the Council that the General Plan for the Baylands be returned to the Planning Commission to be updated and returned to the Public Works Committee. 160 3/14/66 Planning Officer Fourcroy, in response to questions from the Coun- cil, noted that consideration of the General Plan in relation to the Baylands has been in process about a year and a half. Partial action was taken by the Council - deleting the Bay Front Freeway and a future possible site for a power generating facility - but no definitive action had been taken on the rest of the proposed amend- ment. The motion to return the Plan to the Planning Commission for up- dating and return to Committee was carried unanimously on a voice vote. Zone Chan es --Stanford University Lands nom to -'3 an rom - to _ .. The Planning Commission in their report to the Council recom- mended by a vote of 4 to I approval of a zone change from C-3:5 to C -3:S -D approximately 4.89? acres of Stanford University lands on the south side of El Camino Real ir, the 2800, 2900 and 3000 blocks and a zone change from L -M -S to C -3:S -D approximately 16. 1 acres of Stanford University !anri nn tha easterly side of the 600 and 700 blocks of Page Mill Road. Planning Officer Fourcroy stated that these two zone changes should be consideree together, adding that the purpose behind these re - zonings is for an automotive center. miring discussion, Council members asked ....,bout design control, iandacaping, -rre ervation existing tre s, circulation with the --development, traffic controls, consideration of grade separation, allowable uses, height limitations and fire protection cots. Mr. Fourcroy explained that the application for the Site and Design approval as required by the "D" designation for the automotive center would require elevations of the proposed structure and a plot plan showing planting, paving and other irnw •evernent _ Wen —_ the plans are presented to the Council they will have the right to consider-e-ach--tern___ and could require _anything -wiu iii-uie realm of reason. In respect to traffic controls on Page Mill Road, he noted that the Council has complete and absolute control, that El Camino Real was a State Highway subject to control. by the State Division of Highways. He stated that the City Traffic Engineer had indicated it would be better to have one controlled access as proposed than several driveways. Also, the peak hour traffic generated by the automotive center proposal would be less than other potential uses. He explained that if there is a grade separation at Page Mill Road and El Camino Real there would be no left turns on or off of Page Mill Road. He stated that the applicant is well aware that they will have to allow adequate room for the interchange. In reply to further questions, the Planning Office advised that almost any commercial use is allowable under C -3-S and that the City does have on -site re- quirements forwater and fire protection which the developer must Pay. 161 3/14/66 It was moved by Councilman Dias and duly seconded to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission and introduced the following ordinances for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City oof Palo .Alto Amending Section 3. 02 of Ordinance No. 132.4, the Zoning Ordinance, Changing the Zoning of Certain Property Known as Stanford University Lancis on the South Side of El Camino Real in the 2800, 2900 and 3000 Blocks, from C -3:S to C -3:S -D. " "Ordinance of the Council :,� the Ci�y of -Palo Alto Amending - Section 3. 02 of Ordinance No. 1324, the Zoning Ordinance, Changing the Zoning of Certain Property, Being Approxi- mately 16, 1 Acres on the Easterly Side of the 600 and 700 Blocks of Page Mill Road, from L-M:S to C -3:S -D. " In reply to further, inquiry Planning Commission Chairman Strom- quist informed the Council that the recommendation of the Commis- sion was based on the development of the automotive center and they were recommending the change of zone to accommodate this particular facility. Ne noted that there is no area in the City more than 15 acre now zoned to accommodate an automotive center. Mr. Dave Casto, Business Office, Stanford University, stated it is their full intent to make this an automotive center, adding for the -record that k:here will also be an office building in connection with this which will be designed aad integratedinto the center. Neither the center nor the office building ha s been designed. There is a schematic design at present and they are loolng forward to bringing the required plans tc the Commission and Council. Stan- ford has suggested at the Planning Comrnission meeting that if for any reason the automotive center does not progress, they would not oppose rezoning back to its present zoning should this be the wish of the City. The motion `,; uphold -the -Planning -Commission-decision--and intro- duce the ordinances for first reading was carried unanimously on a voles voter Zone Chan e - Webster House , - an - .o 5 - ZC -21) The Planning Cotamlosion in their report to the Council recom- mended by a 3 to 2 Tote approval of the application of the Webster House for a change of district of property known as 901 Webster Street from R-2, R -3-P, and R-4 to P -C and to amend the P -C Devel'?pment Plan (Mortuary), 980 Middlefield Road. Mayor Arnold remarked on the information given to Council mem- =---bars on this matter, listing the resolution in full of the Planning Commission, the original request with small map showing the lo- cation, report of the Planning Officer to the Planning Commission (eight pages of coneidersble detail), all the Planning Commission minutes referring to this subject, nume-_ons floor plans and the layout. Planning Officer Fourcroy briefly reviewed th(2. Planning Commis- sion action, noting that there is a small exchange of property be- tween the mortuary and the proposed Webster House development and a small change in parking laycut in the mortuary development. Prime consideration is the proposed development of Webster House. He reviewed parking and setback requirements. Counrilrn an;, Rohrs moved, seconded by Beahrs to accept the Plan- ning Commission recommendation and introduced for first reading an ordinance entitled: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 3. 02 of Ordinance No. 1324, the Zoning Ordinance, Changing the Zoning of Certain Property Known as 901 Webster Street from R-2, R -3:P and R-4 to P -C, Changing the Zoning of Certain Property Known as a Portion of 936 Middlefield Road from R -3: P to P -C and Changing the P -C Development Plan for Proper_;- Known as 980 Middlefield Road. Councilman Worthington spoke on the proposed development as being more accurately described as a non-profit institution with the City hoping it will become a charitable institution some time in the future. Grant Spaeth, Secretary of Webster House, 635 Georgia Street, on behalf of Webster House thanked the City's Planning Commis- sion for looking carefully at the proposed project. Dr. Russell Lee spoke of the benefits, not only to the people who would live in Webster House, but to the City, stating that it will probably be paid off in 12 to 14 years and at this time will be an in3t to*icon tb,e City can use. Charles Basset, architect for Webster House, discussed the plans and design of the project, noting that of the approximately 70 trees on the site about one-third would survive and those destroyed would be replaced with better trees. He spoke of the benefit to the com- munity, noting that the elderly people housed there would have their own hospital, convalescent hospital, library, and recreation. Gerald Schmidt, principal of Addison School, spoke as a repre- sentative of the P. T.A. Executive Board supporting the Palo Alto Unified School District with reference to tax exempt housing for the elderly and against removing existing tax paying units from the tax roll. Discussion followed on services from the School District rewired by Senior Citizens and what it might cost the School District with elimination of existing tax property. 163 3/14/66 Mayor Arnold reminded that tax exempt basis is not an appropriate reason for rejecting or accepting an application. Horace Anderson, a member of the Unified School District Board of Trustees, stated the Board was not aware of the action of the Addison School P. T. A. group. He read a letter from the Board of Trustees of the Palo Alto Unified School District dated February 23, 1966 addressed to the Cities of Palo Alto, Los Altos Hills, Los Altos, Mountain View and the County of Santa Clara regarding tax- -"mpt housing far the elderly. He reviewed the report attached to this letter and the four conclusions of the Board. (Letter and report on file ir, the Clerk's office.) Dr. Barney Oliver, Vice President of the Palo Alto School Board, spoke on the possibility of this type of project becoming a trend and as such, a potential threat to the City as well as the School District. Vice Mayor Debs stated it was his understanding the Palo Alto Medical Clinic has plans for the area and expressed the desire to see plans for the entire area in order that the Council could study them in conjunction with the General Plan, Dr. Thomas Passell, Second Vice President of the United Palo Aitans, stated that they would be 100°1 behind Webster House if they paid taxes. Mayor Arnold moved a recess to 10:00 p. m. The motion was de- feated on a voice vote. Discussion followed on concentration of senior citizens in the down- town area, their average income, construction as an essential part of the community, density, and contribution of this project to the social development of the City. The motion to uphold the Planning Commission decision and intro- duce the ordinance for first reading was ea def te _ __..�.d-arithe following ----; roll call vote: - Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Rohrs, Rus, Woodward. Noes: Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. The meeting recessed at 10:20 p.m. and reconvened at 10:30 p.m. Zone Chan e - Adam Cintz R-2 to C -3-S an• ► ma treet - - The Planning Commission in their report to the Council unanimously recommended denial of the application of Adam Cintz f .r a zone change at 1035 and 1045 Alma Street from Limited -Apartment Dis- trict Regulations to General -Commercial District -Special Parking Regulations. • 164 3/14/66 Planning Officer Fourcroy reviewed the request of the applicant, noting that this is the third time the matter has been considered. See Page 173 M.ayor Arnold moved, seconded by Cooley, to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation and deny the application. Adam Cintz, 103? Alma Street, reviewed the action taken by the Planning Commission in 1963 approving C-3:S:D and Council denial, his desire to enlarge and improve his business by tearing down two older homes on the property. Councilman Flint questioned Mr. Cintz regarding ownership of the house to be used as a buffer and possibility of developing property owned in another part of town. Mr. Cintz replied that he owned the house to be used as a buffer, that he had been at this location for 15 years, had built up a good business and added that it takes at least 5 years to build up ones business. Planning Commission Chairman Stromquist commented that basically the decision has been made not to extend this zoning, the line must be drawn somewhere to keep the commercial zoning from expanding. After discussion on the zoning, Mr. Cintz stated that he wanted the zone change next to his shop and that the third house w Duld be be- tween Mr. Schmidt's apartment and his shop. Planning Officer Fourcroy noted that Mr. Cintz was suggesting a modification of his application. Councilman Rohrs moved, seconded by Flint to amend the motion to uphold the Planning Commission recomendation by denying the application for change at 1045 Alma and approving the zone change to M -1:S on lot 1035 Alma. Planning Officer Fourcroy suggested that the zone change be less than M -1:-S. The amendment _to_themotion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Flint, Rohrs, Rus, Woodward. Noes: Comstock, Debs, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. City Attorney Michalski informed the Council that if they wished this rezoning an ordinance should be introduced for first reading. He read the title for a proposed ordinance. - Vice Mayor Debs moved, seconded by Dias, to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission. The motion lost on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. Noes: .Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohr's, Rus, Woodward. 165 3/14/66 Mayor Arnold moved and it was duly seconded to continue this matter to the next regular meeting and to instruct the City Attorney to draft the proposed ordinance. The motion carried on a voice vote. Use Permit and Variance - Irream,"1177=Tirratir7Inc.Brewer age i oa The Planning Commission in their report to the Council by a vote of 3 to 1 rece nmer;ied to uphold the decision of the Zoning Admini- strator to deny the application of Hare, Brewer & Kelley, Inc. for a Use Permit and Variance to construct a gasoline station at 835- 845-865 Page Mill Road, Zone District L-M:S (Limited-Manufa.:- turing District:Special Parking Regulations). Zoning Administrator Fourcroy reported the intent of the Use Per- mit requirement in an L -M zone is to allow some service stations in this type of industrial area that would be of service to employees working in that area, but not to allow service stations automatically or for competetive pruposes. He reviewed the action taken at the public hearing. Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Beahrs, tc uphold the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the application of Hare, Brewer & Kelley, Inc, for a Use Permit and Variance. Frank Grist, Jr., representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the application, noting there are now four existing stations including the one being presently constructed; that two stations side by side could be considered a beneficial aspect; that there are no homes within a one-half mile radius and the proposed development would not create any unnecessary traffic hazards. Councilman Rohrs moved adjournment and the motion ,was defeated on a voice vote. The motion to uphold the Planning Commission decision and deny the application was carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Beahrs, Rohrs, Rus, Woodward. Councilmen Beahrs and Cooley left the meeting at 11:00 p. m. Plant Work Center - Pacific Tele one & Tele raph Co. ntr East r Charleston oa -Site an Des% n Co ol The Planning Commission in their report to the Council unanimously recommended approval of the Plant, Work Center at 800 East Charles- ton Road. it was moved, 'duly seconded and carried, to continue this item to the next regular meeting. 166 3/:4/66 Additions to Foothill Park - Lee Property Mayor Arnold moved and it was dul) seconded and carried adoption of the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 2284 - "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 Addi- tions to Foothills Park." (First reading February 28, 1966) Appoint.m.tnt o!` Assistant atz Manaia City Manager 1vt rgan announced the appointment of Cecil S. Riley as Assistant City Manager and asked for approval of the appoint- ment. On motion of Rohrs, seconded by Worthington and carried unani- mously, the appointment of Cecil S. Riley as Assistant City Manager was approved. On -street Parkin Restrictions - Colorado Avenue This study was made in answer to a correspondence request to eliminate a portion of the "no parking" restriction on Colorado Avenue. Councilman Rohrs left the meeting at 11:10 p. m. City Manager Morgan reviewed the request for the staff to submit a report on the substance of the letter received from Crocker - Citizens National Bank for modifications of the parking restrictions on Colorado. He reviewed his report dated March 10, 1966, stating that if the Council wishes to authorize the change, it is the staff feeling that the balance of the parking Un Colorado to the -east --of Midtown Court should remain in tact in order to avoid a problem of visibility. On motion of Mayor Arnold and seconded by Rohrs, the following resolution was introduced for adoption: "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Resolution No. 2971 to Eliminate Parking Restriction and to Install a Two Hour Parking Zone on the North Side of Colorado Avenue from Midtown Court to 100 Feet West of Midtown Court." Discussion followed on advisability of modifying the present resolu- tion. The motion to adopt the resolution modifying the on -street parking restriction was defeated by a majority voice vote. 167 3,14/66 Mutual Aid A reements (Police Services) avlen o Par an to or niversit City Manager Morgan reported the two agreements are the result of Council action of October 24, 1965 authorizing the staff to work with abutting jurisdictions on mutual police aid agreements. Agreements are also being negotiated with Los Altos, Mountain View and Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department. Councilman Woodward left the meeting at 11:20 p. m. On moticn of Councilman Dias, seconded by Cooley and carried unanimously, the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreements with Menlo Park and Stanford TJniversity on behalf of the City. Claim for Dama es - Alexander Thain City Attorney Michalski reported on a claim filed by Alexander Thain of 4146 El Camino Real on January 25, 1966 threagh his attorney, Charles 3. Seifert, Jr. for $21, 300.00 for damages for false arrest, false imprisonment and for expungement of criminal record in connection with an incident occuring on December 24, 1965. Upon investigation it was revealed that the arrest was made pursuant .o a warrant issued by the Municipal Court for claimant's arrest; that upon being advisee by phone that the warrant had been issued, claimant made no explanation but invited the police to arrest The are: est having been made under a warrant regular on its face, the claim is not a proper charge against the City and the City Attorney recommended that the Council so find and deny the claim in its entirety. Discussion followed on procedures taken by the Municipal Clerk's office and the Police Department after a ticket is issued. Council- man Sher eypressed the opinion that the policy for serving warrants should be reviewed. City Attorney Michalski spoke on the excellent job the Police Officers area� performing, the large number of war- rants t�roce e3�_ �Ror e_ 4600_a/1mlallv_Ane:_- p oenri the _ e ling _—stars-��___�a-:z -sue Ti7CjTa-z .�v -.�-vrsa -sti-ct =zzss the Police should be defended for the job they are doing. On motion of Councilman Dias and duly seconded the claim for dam- ages was denied in its entirety with Councilman Flint dissenting. Amarillo Park. P ect No. 62-4 Councilman Dias moved, seconded by Comstock, to approve the plans for the development of Amarillo Park and introduced the following ordinance for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto .Approving and Adopting a Plan for the Development of Amarillo Park, Project No. 62-4." 168 3/14/66 Councilman Flint moved an amendment that this be referred back to the staff for further work to provide some picnic facilities or some- thing for mothers an; children. The amendment to the motion died for lack of a second. City Manager Morgan reported that at the request of the Council the plan was posted at Van Auken School, the staff met with the P. T. A. to review the second stage and as a result of this meeting many con- structive suggestions were received and the people were generally in favor of the plan as developed: Vice Mayor Debs moved and it was duly seconded to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works. Discussion followed about the ball diamond, use of the park by Little League and other recreation sponsored groups. The motion to refer the matter to the Public Works Committee vas defeated or. the following roll :all vote: See Page 173 See Page 173 Ayes: Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher. Noes: Arnold, Comstock, Dias, Rus, Worthington. Emery Layman of the Palo Alto Little League explained their work- ing agreement with the Recreation Department was to use Amarillo Park for their reAuiar scheduled games. The motion introducing the ordinance for first reading passed on the following roll cal! vote: Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Dias, Pearson, Rus, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Debs, Flint. Mayor Arnold moved for adjournmeut. The ^ i n -was -defeated on a majority voice vote. Study of Pafe Mill Road Mayor Arnold reported shat as a result of the Joint Study Committee on Page Mill-Junipero Serra both Los Altos Hills and the City of Palo Alto showed intent to develop a trailways system. The State Highway Commissioner felt if he were to help us on March 16th to design a non -vehicular overpass, he would feel better if hoth Palo Alto and Los Altos Hills were going to develop a trails system. Los Altos Hills ha already adopted the recommendation from the "Study. Mayor .Arnold moved and it was duly seconded and carried unani- mously on a -,oice vote to adopt the following resolution: 169 3/14/66 Resolution N :, 3874: "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Favoring the Establishment of a Trail System for Bicyclers, Hikers and Equestrians from the Flatlands to the Foothills Area." Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Debs, to refer the "Study" to the Public Works Committee. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Rus, Sher. Noes: Arnold, Worthington. Councilman R u s left at 12:10 a. m. Councilman Comstock noted that the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors in their meeting of March 15 would be considering the *natter of Skyline Boulevard as a potential scenic highway and move.:d that the Mayor be authorized to direct a prepared letter to the San Mateo Board of Supervisors and that the City Clerk be authorized to communicate same to the Clerk of the Board. He read the pro- posed letter. The motion, duly seconded, authorizing the Mayor to direct a letter to the San Mateo Board of Supervisors carried on a majority voice vote. Vice Mayor Debs mentioned that on April 21 the Highway Commission would tour the County and proposed a letter be sent to them for their March 16th meeting inviting them to view the sites of proposed pedes- See trian overcrossings. He moved, seconded by Councilman Pearson page that the City Manager or Assistant City Manager be instructed to 173 attend the Highway Commission meeting on March 16 in Sacramento requesting there to investigate the situation before declaring policy and to issue an invitation from the City to view the siteF during their tour of the County- _ -- - Mayor Arnold advised that for the Council to take action on a non • .Zgenda item it takes seven votes for apprcval. Councilman Dias moved ar amendment to the motion directing the Vice Mayor be assigned to attend the meeting. The amendment was defeated on a voice vote. The main motion failed for lack of seven affirmative votes. City Manager Morgan mentioned that the Council is meeting on March 22 with the Board of Supervisors and suggested it might be well to solicit the support of the Board on this matter. It was moved, duly seconded and carried on a two-thirds voice vote, to direct the City Manager to write a letter to the Highway Commis- sion, said letter to reach theta for their March 16 meeting. inviting them to inspect the sites of the proposed pedestrian overcrost ings during their cormng visit to Santa Clara County. 170 3/14/66 Audit 1965-66 It was moved, duly seconded and carried unanimously, to refer the audit proposal from Lybrand, Ross Bors. & Montgomery to the Finance Committee. A plication for Amendment of Certificate o u is onvenaence ecessi v - arron Cab Cc. Mr. S. H. Sanger, President of Cabs Unlimited, Inc. dba Barron Cab Company submitted a letter dated March 2 and application dated March 11, 1966 requesting an amendment to their Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to authorize the operation of four additional taxicabs within the City of Palo Alto. Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Sher and carried unanimously, to set the Public: Hearing for April 4, 1966, notice to be published twice in the Palo Alto Times and copy to be sent to holders of other taxicab permitts. Amusement Machines mommoMmilallew AMINO Letter dated March 7, 1966 -was received from Kessler, Kessler & Greenberg, attorneys representing Associated Coin Amt serpent Co., Inc. , requesting discussion of a possible revision of the City ordi- nance regarding pinball machines. Aaron M. Greenberg, attorney for Associated Coin Amusement Co., Inc., stated they have had similar situations in other cities and have ireen able to resolve the matter. He reviewed the request of the City for his client to remove three machines from the Fiesta Bowling Alley, recognizing the fact that the purpose of the ordinance is to prevent gambling. He stated that these games of skill which are operated for obtaining a high score are not gambling devices and distributed literature pertaining to the skill games. It was moved by Councilman Comstock, duly seconded and carried_ unanim- us1y,3irecting the-Citrikwarriey to consider the Oakland ordinance, its features, and Mr. Greenberg's comments; and re- questing the Attorney and Police Department to advise as to making any changes. Commuter Parkin Mrs. Jean Slocum, representing the Central Palo Alto Residents Association, referred to their letter .)f March 2 requesting the Council to pass a resolution reaffirming the City's position relative to free pa. king on the Southern Pacific commuter lots to be forwarded to the Public Utilities Commission. The Association also recom- mended that limited time parking be established and signed in the Bowden Park lot and adjacent streets. 171 3/14/66 City Attorney Michalski noted that the Public Utilities Commission has already had its hearing on this matter. m On motion of Councilman Comstock, duly seconded•..1nd carried unanimously, the staff was directed to make a review of parking on University and California Avenues and return the report to the Coun- cil with any recommendations they feel necessary to correct these proNlems in the Bowden Park area. Adjournment Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Pearson, that the next regulai. meeting be set for April 4 instead of March 28. The motion car- ried on the following rail call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Dias, Flint, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Comstock, Deb,, Pearson. The meeting adjourned at 12:50 a.m. ATTEST: Assistant City Clerk APPROVED: Edward S. Arnold MAYOR See Page 173