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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04111966City Hall Palo Alto, California April 11, 1966 1 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met in an adjourned meeting from April 4, 1966 on this date at 7:32 p. m. with Mayor Arnold presiding. Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Rus, Sher, Woodward. Absent: Comstock, Debs (arrived 7:40 p.m.), Worthington (arrived 7:40 p, m.). Hearin$ - Barron Cab Company City Manager Mor'gan reviewed the amendment to the Municipal Code ir: October of 1959 to include the regulation c.f taxicabs, the purpose of which was to give the applicant an opportunity to prove his request for additional permits is justified. Mayor Arnold opened the hearing. Notice has been published and affidavit is on file in the Clerk' f3 office. Mayor Arnold referred to the applicant's request for four additional cabs and read Section 11.4 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code which sets forth the requirements to obtain additional permits. (Councilmen Debs and Worthington arrived at 7:40 p. m.) Steven Gazzera, attorney for the applicant, reported that since 1958_ their volume has increased to an average of 150 calls per day and --their-mileage hat,- increased from 130, 000 miles per year to 300, 000 miles per year. He stated that bJcause of the increase in traffic con- ditions and volume of business, the five cabs do not service the de- mands, It is necessary during peak hours to have more cabs avail- able - more service makes more repairs necessary. As to moral and financial responsibility, he stated his client has been engaged in this business successfully since 1958, had purchased the property on which his taxicabs are housed and has purchased new taxicabs. He stated that the four additional cabs requested will not increase traffic problems. Worth Prine, manager of Yellow Cab Company, protested the issuance of additional permits on the basis that the Bar -"on Cab Company had not provided adequate need. He reported that the Yellow Cab Company operates to the point where they can handle 60 calls per day per taxi- cab. He stated they had presented their Federal Communication calls to the City Treasurer and had also been checked by the Police Depart- ment. In answer to question from Councilman Flint, Mr. Prine replied that he felt Y© ow Cab Company was giving adequate service, adding that 180 4/11/66 if they felt more permits were weeded they would apply for them. He stated that when and if Barron Cab Company could prove, by number of clients picked up, the need for more permits, they would not oppose t'ieir request. Mayor Arnold questioned the applicant regarding statistics, noring their reference to 150 calls per day which is 17 per taxicab for 9 cabs, whereas Mr. Prine reported that Yellow Cab Company handles 60 calls per day per taxicab. Mr. Gazzero replied his client would dispute the number of calls reported by Yellow Cab. Mayor Arnold de:1ared the hearing closed. Counciln,".n Flint moved to amend the Certificate of Public Con- venience and Necessity held by the Barron Cab Company to increase the number of authorized cabs from 5 to 9. Councilman eecended by Beahrs, to refer the application to staff for a report on their records. In answer to questions from Council members regarding material submitted, forms filled out, and investigation, City Manager Morgan replied that the form submitted by the applicant is the only form re- quired and that in accordance with the ordinance the burden of proof lies with the applicant. He reviewed action taken by the staff last June when they were directed to review tha applications and their validity. He pointed out that staff did not pass a judgment as to whether additional permits were required nor as to the inadequacy of present service. Councilman Sher informed the Council that this questionnaire had been worked out in committee and the applicant has filled out the forms required by the City. The motion to refer the application to staff was carried unanimously on a_roice Vote. Wastewater Quality Improvement Projram Vice Mayor Debs reviewed the action taken by the Finance Committee and moved their recommendation that the staff be authorized to start Phase I onlyof the Wastewater Quality Improvement Program with Jenks and Adamson as consultant. Councilman Flint moved an amendment to the effect that the staff be authorized to advertise for bids from consultants. The motion died for lack of a second. Discussion followed on the matter of proposals from other firms. It was brought out that five firms were suggested, a proposal was received frcrn Jenks and Adamson, and the other firms expressed interest but indicated it is against their code of ethics to submit a proposal in competition when one has already been submitted. Mr. Morgan stated it was his opinion. ,that these other firms would sub- mit proposals only if the Council rejected the one they have from Jenks and Adamson. 18 1 1/11/66 Vice Mayor Debs moved and it was duly seconded that the matter be referred to staff in order to obtain proposals from other firms. The motion lout on the following roll call vote: 1 1 1 Ayes: Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher. Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Woodward, Worthington. The main motion authorizing the staff to start Phase I only with Jenks and Adamson as con..ultant carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Woodward, Worthington. Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher. Vice Mayor Delos introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Resolution No. 3876 "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving Schedule of Actions to be taken Leading to Provision of Supplemental Wastes Treatment and Disposal Facilities in Accordance with Regional Water Quality Control Board Resolution No. 436, and Directing the City Staff to Initiate the Necessary Work to be Done." It was moved and duly seconded to amend the motion to excise items 5 through 11 of the Time Schedule. Councilman Dias asked Mr. Morgan if items 5 through 11 were ex- tracted from the resolution whether this would contradict the pre- vious __- Morg-_ ..r_,' - � motion passing./ Phac is MIT—,-.M�= an z �p i4Y it woV.id .iuL, infarni`ing that the resolution resulted from a request from the Re- gional Water Quality Control Board for a policy statement from the City and time elements of items 1 through 11 are merely illustrative of the Council's recognition of the problem - it is suggestive only to the Control Board. The amendment was defeated on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher. Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Woodward, Worthington. The main motion adopting Resolution No. 3876 was then carried on a majority v.sice vote. Pedestrian Crossin Studies - Ethbarca era oa an Middlefield Road Councilman Sher moved the recommendation of the Planning and Pro- 18Z 1/11/66 cedures Committee to cul-de-sac Coleridge Avenue at Middlefiela and Embarcadero. The motion was seconder; by Councilman Beahrs and carried on a majority voice vote. Councilman Sher reviewed the action taken by the P1aL.iing and Pro- cedures Committee and moved their recommendation that right turns be prohibited on northbo.and to eastbound traffic on Middle- field at Embarcadero Road. Discussion followed on how this would affect traffic on Seale and. California. Councilman Sher read the traffic count from Traffic Engineer Parker's report which indicated there would be no appre- ciable change. Councilman Flint moved and-itwas duty seconded that the right turn prohibition be effective on a six-month trial basis. The amend- ment carried on a majority voice vote. The main motion as amended then carried on a majority voice vote. Councilman Sher reviewed the committee's actions regarding left turn channels on Embarcadero at Middlefield. Mr. Morgan informed the Council that with the turning movement and creation of storage lanes it would be necessary to prohibit parking along Embarcadero and this would require a resolution. Councilman Sher reported the committee had discussed the prohibition of parking along Embar- cadero and had agreed it would to necessary. He moved the Plan- ning and Procedures Committee recommendation for the instal:ztion of east and westbound left -turn channels on Embarcaderd at Middle- field with nine -foot traffic lanes and-introtaced the foiio -'ing reso- lution for adoption. Resolution No. 3877: "Resolution of the Council-o`-tha<City of Palo Alto Amending Resolution 2971 Prohibiting Parking Along Certain Portions of Frn cadero Road Near Middle- field." The motion carried on a majority voice vote. Extension of San A:-.tonio Road A.. to Embarcadero - Baylands Councilman Sher reviewed the committee action and moved the recommendation of the Planning and Procedures Committee that the extcneion of San Antonio Road across the Baylands to Ernbar- cadero Road not be ir.,c'uded as an amendment to the_C%PTYr 1—r an at this time. Councilman Diae expressed the opinion that this matter should go to the Planning Commission for decision ae to whether this road is needed. She moved, seconded by Beaters= to refer the matter to the Planning Commission. 183 4/11/66 In answer to a question from Mayor Arnold regarding attention of the Planning Commission to this road, Planning Officer Fourcroy answered that it had not been considered for some time but added that the Commission wood be looking at the Baylands during their next meeting. (Councilmen Cooley, Rohrs and Rus left the Council Chambers at 8: 50 p.:n. ) The motion to refer the matter to the Planning Commission lost on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Beahrs, Dias, Woodward. Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. The main motion to exclude the extension of San Antonio Ro..d from the General Plan at this time carried on a 5 to 4 voice vote. Cit Streets - Base Failure Repair Councilman Sher moved the Planning and Procedures Committee recommendation that the Council direct the staff to prepare a re- port on all the streets in the City which are in need of base failure repair and return t? -.e report to the Council for further action. In answer to Councilman Beahrs question regarding a day to day inventory, Mr. Morgan replied that Public Works is charged with an annual inventory, they do have a great deal of this basic data before them when they make a decision, and a good portion of the work has been done by a special public works crew which is as- signed to the responsibility of taking care of street failure repairs. Councilman ileah s remarked that all of this information was avail- able to any of the Councilmen who wished to go down and see it. The motion carried on a 5 to 4 voice vote. (Councilmen Cooley, Rohrs and Rus returned to the Council Chambers at 9:00 p.m.) pas Tax Expenditures Program - 1965-70 s�nN.� Councilman Sher reviewed the Planning and ProcedurrsCommittee report that they have reviewed the 1965-70 Gas Tax Expenditure Program and return the matter to the Council with no action re- quested. The report was received with no action taken. Stanford- Willow Road Study Councilman Sher reported on the review by the Planning and 184 4/11/66 i procedures Committee of the February 9 request from Stanford University for traffic circulation changes. He moved the Commit- tee recommendation to approve the traffic circulation changes pro- posed by Stanford University at Willow Road, El Camino and Welch Road area subject to review of financing. Councilman Flint asked if this circulation change is being proposed as a temporary move until the Willow Freeway should -coMe into existence. Councilman Sher explained that Dave Casto from the *J- usine.sss Office of Stanford University had butt present at the committee n.eeting and assured them that this request has nothing to do with the freeway but is simply a proposal to solve the problem that exists at the shopping center and the need for an outlet. The motion to approve the proposed circulation changes carried unanimously. Councilrnan Sher moved the Planning end Procedures Committee recommendation that the question of cost sharing on the traffic cir- culation changes proposed by Sanford University for the Willow Road, El Camino, Welch Road area be referred to the Finance Com- mittee for further reivew. The motion carried unanimously. Old Trace Road Study, Project 64-4 Councilman Sher rt:ported the Planning and Procedures Committee recommendation reflected discussions of the committee. He moved the recommendation of the committee that the staff be directed to prepare a report on the Old Trace Road circulation as proposed on the original Plan C dated October 5, 1965; and also on the circula- ti . patterns proposed by the residents in the area - said circula- tion patterns to include running Old Trace Road directly over to Arastradero Road and making a cul-de-sac at Manuel() Court. In answer to question -from Councilman Flint regarding standards, Councilman Sher informed that the committee did hear from resi- dents regarding standards and the committee agreed to accept the staff minimum standards. Councilman Dias expla. ned that one of the concerns of the commit- tee was the request of the residents for a separate road to Clark Park and it was the desire of the committee to keep the traffic pattern open in order for staff to review it. She asked for com- ments from staff. City Manager Morgan replied that the action taken by the Planning and Procedures Committee could provide staff with direction needed to prepare plans and report as to alternates and the net effect. Councilman Dias stated The committee's concern was an additional road connecting with Arastradero connecting with Clark Park and asked if the Public Works Department had decided that because of the cut and fill and grading ordinance this was impossible. 1 S5 4/1 1 /66 City Engineer i+'ritbeck explained that the plan proposed by the Public Works Department was pursued because it was the pattern pre- viouslygiven to the department both by the Planning Commission and Council. He stated that they have not produced two or three sets of alternate plans but added that in his opinion it was not im- possible at present to have a separate entrance to Clark Park. He expressed the opinion that it could not be a straight road - they could explore a curved road that will alleviate the grade level. He pointed out that with a separate access to Clark Park they will be investigating with both the attorney and finance and will have to go over the assessments. The motion directing the staff to prepare a report on alternate circulation patterns carried unanimously. --It was suggested that the staff review any alternate plans submitted by any resident or group of residents in the area and these resi- dents be requested to direct heir plans to the City Engineer. Councilman Sher moved the committee recommendation that the staff be directed to prepare detailed plans for the project, re- flecting actions to cen +y the committee. Councilman Rears moved, it was duly seconded and carried unani- mously, to continue the matter until after receipt of report from staff on the traffic pattern. Councilman Debs requested unanimous consent to consider Agenda Item 28 at this time. They a were no objections. Arastradero Road Park. Project 65-2 City Manager Morgan reviewed his z eport_ dated March 30, 1966 __covErii g-t.b City _ -S annbuceto in regard to this property. He pointed out a map on the wail depicting tae site. He noted that the $275, 000 appropriation does not represent costs of any im- provements to the park nor costs involved in street widening. It was the staff recommendation that the Council pass the ordinance making additional appropriations. Councilman Pearson introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: Ordinance No. 2245 "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Making Additional Appropriations in the Capital Improvement Fund (Arastradero Road Park Site)." Discussion followed on acquisition of land for parks and provia:on made in the Capital Improvement Program. The motion to adopt the ordinance appropriating $275. 000 for the Arastradero Road Park Project was duly seconded and carried on the followia* roll call vote: 186 4/11/66 Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Rue, Woodward. (The Council recessed at 9:45 and reconvened at 9:55 p.m.) 1966-67 Annual Budget Mayor Arnold noted that Ordinance No. 3835 states that the Annual Budget shall be submitted to the Council no later than the second meeting in April. He stated that if the Council is willing to re- ceive the budget it will automatically go to the Finance Committee. He requested the Council to receive the Annual Budget at this time. There were o j _ _.Zonc ___ it .has ordered that the 1966-67 atiCt� no vn.�eCt '-' �n[� +* Annual Budget has been received by the Council. Councilman Debs requested unanimous consent of the Council to bring up Agenda Item 34 at this time. Councilman Cooley objected. (Councilman Woodward left the Ccurcil Chambers at 10: 12 p. m.) Park and Recreation Commission Councilman Flint reviewed the action taken by the Public Works Committee and the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney, noting that the proposed commission would consist of seven members appointed by the Mayor whose duties would be advisory to the Council. On behalf of the Public Works Committee he introduced and moved acceptance for the first-r=adirig th-zollowi_na ordinance: Ordinance of -the -Council of the City of Palo Alto Adding Sections 2. 253.1 to 2. 253.6 to Chapter 2 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Establishing a Park and Recreation Com- mission. Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, to continue this matter to the firet meeting in May. After discussion, the motion to continue was carried on a majority voice .vote. (Vice Mayor Debs left the Council Chamber at this time.) Tennis C enter Councilman Flint reviewed the actions of the Committee on Public Works regarding a Tennis Center and moved the committee recom mendation to direct the staff to prepare a report on a Tennis Center which will include r' juirements, costs, and possible sites for such a laciliy, Councilman Beahrs moved to table the matter. The motion was duly seconded and carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Arnold, Be4hrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rua. Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. See Page 198 Citizens Advisor Committee on117MTura acx Yee Councilman Flint reviewed the Public Works Committee discus- sion on joint financing of a 2500 -seat auditorium and moved the committee recommendation authorizing the Mayor to appoint a Citizens Advisory Committee in Cultural Facilities. Councilman Pearson moved,and it was duly seconded, an amend- ment t,) the motion by adding after the word "cultural facilities" the words "after receipt by Council of the staff report." Councilman Rohrs moved; and it was duly seconded, to continue this matter until after receipt of the staff report. Discussion followed on the school district plans for an auditorium and the advice of their citizens advisory committee. Councilman Flint remarked that the Ptaff report is not going to cover auditoriums per se - but will just be a historical recap of the cultural center problem. The motion to continue carried by a majority voice vote. Subdivision of -Less than Five Lots Iohn t. if�►h� - glilye ocic of Pa a Mill Road Walter Stromquist, Chairman of the Planning Commission, re- viewed the Plasning Comm fission action and recommendation. Councilman Beahrs moved.and it was duly seconded, to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the applieatio of Jchn F. Dahl for a Subdivision of Less than Five Lots for a portion of Section 15, Land of Dahl, 41000 Block of Page Mill Road, subject to a 60 -foot road dedication and a net 13t size of one acre. Councilmen Pearson questioned whether the Planning Commission discussed an easement for a trail, noting that in Los Altos Hills when land is developed, a 10 -foot easement for trails is dedicated along Page Mill Road and referred to the Santa Clara County or- dinance. Attention was drawn to Item No. 23 on the Agenda which was the Pliusaing Commission recommendation that a traii ,system for,bic.ycles, hiking and equestrians be established along Page WU Road. 188 4/11/66 City Attorney Michalski reported that he did -not recall any pro- vision in the Subdivision Map Act which authorizes ,a city to require easements for trails and st •_ted he would like to check the Santa Clara ordinance. Councilman Rohrs :loved, it was duly seconded and carried on a majority voice vote, to cvntiixue the matter to May 9 for a report from the attorney on the matter of deuication of easements and possible legislation to effectuate the. trail system. Citizens Advisory _Committee on eta' " Chairman Stromquist gave the Planning Commission report that they have reviewed the Report of the Citizens Advisory Committee on the Baylands and find that it does not conflict with the General Plan. The report was received by the Council. Sin Ordinance Review Chairman Stromquist reported that due to the heavy schedule of the Planning Commission and the technical aspects of the Sign Ordinance they had unanimously recommended this item be re- turned to the City Council for action. Councilman Debs moved, it was duly seconded and carried unani- mously, to refer review of the Sign Ordinance to the Committee on Planning and Procedures. Trail 3ystern for bic cles, eque a rums Planning Officer Fourcroy informed the Council that the Planning Commission recommendation that a trail system for bicycles and hiking be established from the Bay to the Foothill Expressway, and that a trail system for bicycles, hiking and equestrians be established from Yoothill Expressway to the Skyline along Page Mill Road was their report which the Counttil had not received prior to ad +ttion of Council Resolution No. 3874. The Planning Commission report was received by the Council. Downtown }`Rrk Consultant Planning Commission Chairman Stromquist reviewed his letter dated March 17 on services; to be performed by a consultant for future parks in the downtown area, 189 4/11/66 Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Beahrs to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation and authorize employment of a consultant to explore and develop concepts and schematic de- signs for downtown Palo Alto parks, vrho will work in conjunction with the Planning Commission and the Planning staff for an amount not to exceed $5, 000. 00; said consultant to be considered from the list of three names submitted by the Commission. Discussion followed on an integrated downtown plan and -ponies budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program. Mr. Stromquist stated that the Commission was not able at the present time to undertake all of the studies needed in the downtown situation, adding that it was his opinion it would not go into the Capital Im- provement Program as a mc.ley item until some other year. `ihe motion to hire a consultant for the downtown park study car- ried unanimously. Amarillo Park Develo ment Plan, Project o. Mayor Arnold introduced for second reading the following ordi- na.nce and moved its adoption. The motion was duly seconded and carried ur►ar. imously. Ordinance No. 2286 "Ordinance: of the Council of the L.ity of Palo Alto Approving and Adopting a Plan for the Develop- ment of Amarillo Park, Project No. 62-4." (Councilman Cooley left the Council Chambers at 10:45 p. rn. Zone Changes - Stanford Universit Lands b to G3:5- a rorYt to a 3:5-D (6� The ordinance on the zone change of Stanford University Lands on the south side of El Camino Real was introduced for second reading. Mayor Arnold moved and it was duly seconded and carried unanimously the adoption of the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 2287 "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 Prop- erty Known as Stanford University Lands on the South Side El Camino Real in the 2800, 2900 and 3000 Blocks, From C -3:S to C -3:S -D." The ordinance on the zone change of Stanford University Lands on Page Mill Road was introduced for second reading. Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Beabra and carried unanimously, the adoption of the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 2288 "!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, Being Approximately 16.1 Acres an the Easterly Side of the 600 and 700 Blocks of Page Mill Road, from L-M:S to C -3:S -D." Easement Abandonment, 41;'x{ Willmar Drive City Manager Morgan pointed out the area in which a request has been received for abandonment of a public utilities easement. He report-ed that the easement has never been used for public purposes and it is not anticipated that it will be used. Vice Mayor Debs introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. The motion was unanimously. vec nd d uy Beahrs and carried Resolution No. 3878 "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Ordering the Vacation of a Public Utilities Easement (Portion of Lot 167, Tract No. 948, Green Acres No. 2)." Pinball Ordinance Report City Attorney Michalski reviewed his report dated March 28 and report rom the Chief of Police dated March 23. He stated it was his recommendation that there be no change made in the ordinance as it presently exists. On motion of Councilman Beahrs, seconded by Rua and carried on a majority voice vote, the recommendation of the City Attorney - that no change be r: actz in_th—ordinauce___as it presently exists was accepted. Claim Against the City - Dr. William W. Mills City Attorney Michalski reported on a claim filed by Dr, William W. Mills in the sum of $78.84 for damages resulting Item an accident in which the fender of a City Police car caul ht the left front door of his 1965 Corvair which was parked in an incorrect manner in front of 270 Everett, Palo Alto, by his daughter. Upon investigation it was determined that there is no liability on the part of the City and it was recommended that the Council re- ject the claim in its entirety. Coun^ilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Rohr* and carried unani- mously, to deny the claim in its entirety. 191 4/11/66 Claim A ainst the Cit - o n a red S. Ligda, Rich irg G. Geiger City Attorney Michalski reported on claims filed by Jelin F. Dahl of 1176 Palo Alto Avenue, Palo Alto, in the sum of $75,000; Mildred S. Ligda of 146 Hawthorne, Los Altos, in th,; sum of $10, 000; and Richard G. Geiger of 5191 Camden Avenue, San Jose, in the sum of $5, 000, all claiming damages to their prop- erty along P:.ge Mill Road by the installation and operation of certain overhear electrical transmission lines. In the opinion of the City Attorney, the City has not taken or dam- aged any property of the claimants and he recommeded that all three claims be rejected in their entirety. Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Rus, to deny the three ciairns in their entirety. After discussion on the procedure which must be followed in claims against the City, the motion to deny the claims in their enti ety was carried on a majority voice vote with Councilman Flint ab- staining. Clalin A .ainst the Cit - A G. an ice ennard s City Attorney Michalski reported on a claim filed by Al G. and Alice M. Kennard, 940 Webster Street, Palo Alto in the sum of $586.62 for damage to the tile floor in their family rnnrn dire to back up of sewer water during maintenance sewer balling of the sewer main in the 1000 block_ of Webster Street. Upin investigation it was determined that the claim is not a proper charge against the City and it was recommended th,At the Council reject the claim in its entirety. Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Rus to deny the claim in its entirety. On question of sewer balling, Mr. Michalski reviewed the report on investigation by the Water -Gas -Sewer Departrn;.nt quoted in his letter of March 29. The motion carried on a majority voice vote. South Palo .Alto Neighborhood ar�C - Project 6S4 City Manager Morgan reported that acquisitions have been com- pleted and efface a ortt6a of the proposed parksite will require a section of Ash Street it would now 'oe in order for the Council to pass a resolution of intention on the vacation of that portion_____ of the street needed for the park. 192 4/11/66 Vic. Mayor Debs introduced the following resolution setting the hearing for May 9, 196'` and moved its adoption: Resolution No. 3879 Resolution of the Council of the City o: Palo Alto of Intention to Order the Vacation of a Portion of Ash Street." The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously on a voice vote. Zone Chan e - Adam Cintz 1035 Alma Street to M -1:S City Attorney Michalski reviewed his report dated April 7 and recommended in view of the less restrictive zonin'T that this matter be returned to the Planning Commission for public hearing. Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Dias that the matter be returned to the Planning Commission for public hearing. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Flint, Rohrs, Rus. Noes: Debs, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. Site and Design Control Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Planning Officer Fourcroy reviewed the_ Plann ng--Commissi.on recommendation for approval and noted that the single-family residences are protected by a twenty foot wide easement and existing trees which screen the area. Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs to uphold alit Plan- ning Commission recommendation and approve the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company Plant Work Center at 800 East Charleston Road, Site and Design Control. After discussion on screening the motion carried on a majority voice vote with Councilman Flint abstaining from discussion and vote. Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Beahrs to adjourn. The motion was defeated on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Beahrs, Cooley, Rohrs, Rus, Worthington. Arnold, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Sher. (Councilman Cooley left the Council Chambers at 11:25 p. m.) Extension A reernent Palo Alto-Sta or ospital Ma yor Arnold read E. letter from Palo Alto -Stanford Hospital Center dated March 24, 1966 requesting cne year extension from July 1, 1966 of the Agreement dated October 21, 1965. On motion ci Mayor Arnold, seconded by Beahrs and carried unanimously the Council approvers, extension of the Agreement of October 21, 1965 for one year from July 1, 1966, covering the fiscal.. ,ear 1966-67. was moved and seconded to adjourn and the motion was de- feated on =:he following tie v )te: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Rohrs, P.as Noe3: Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Palo Alto Air rt :and Yacht Harbor Leases , Worthington. Sher. Councilman Sher reviewed discussion c,f these two matters at the joint meeting of the City Council at d. Santa Clara County Board of Supervisory . He stated that the next step is for the representative bodies to take into account the points of agree- ment and disagreement and he presented resolutions for con- sideration. Councilman Sher reviewed the resolution regarding the Airport lease, introduced the resolution and moved its adoption. Resolution No. 3880 "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Requesting, f~+f cnegotiaiz . of -sue Al; pos t- -- with the County of Santa Clara and Suggesting Certain Pro- posals to be Incorporated Therein." The motion was seconded by Pearson anti carried on a majority voice vote. Councilman Sher reviewed the resolution regarding the Yacht Harbor lease, introduced the resolution and moved its adoption. Resolution Ho. 3881 "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Requesting Renegotiation of the Yacht Harbor Lease with the County of Santa Clara and Suggesting Certain Proposals to be 'Incorporated Therein." Mayor Arnold moved an amendment, seconded by Diar, changing the term of the lease under Section 2, (4) from 25 years to 50 years. The motion was defeated on the following roll cell vote: Ayes: Arnold. Dias, Rohrs. Russ Noes: Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. 194 4/11/66 Councilman Worthington moved an amendment, seconded by Debs, to delete Section 2, (2), permitting a food service concession. After discussion, the r iot was defeated on a majority voice vote. The main motion adopting the resolution carried on a majority voice vote. Special Council Committee i Air—ort and Yacht. _Harbor Develo ment Mayor Arnold noted the request of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors for a Special Council Cornfnittee to discuss the airport and yacht harbor development problems, remarking that he was under the assumption we had such a committee. He recom- mended that Councilmen Rohrs and Sher continue to represent the City on these matters. It was agreeable with the Council mem- bers that Councilmen Rohrs and Sher continue ,n this committee. The two committee members expressed the thought that the City might want to wait for a response from the County to the two reso- lutions just passed before again activating the committee. This was agreeable to the Council. Development of Flood Control Basin Councilman Sher reviewed the proposed resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Stating Its Position on the Development of the Flood Control Basin." Councilman Rohrs stated he did not agree with some of the aspects of the proposed resolution and moved, seconded by Rus, to con- tinue the matter to the next Council meeting. After discussion on the recreational lake and the need Yor the flood gates, the motion to continue to the next Council meeting carried on a :najori:y voice vote. It was moved and seconded to adjourn and the motion was de- feated or the follow..ng roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Arnold, Rohrs, Rus, Worthington. Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson. Sher. (Councilmen Rus and Rohrs left the Council Chambers at 11:50 p.in.) State College Site Councilman Pc:arson requested that the City Council adopt a reso- lution stating Palo Alto's opposition to establishing a State college on the Rancho Arastradero development {Sunset international Petroleum Corporation) in the Foothills. She introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Favoring the Establishment of a State College in Either. Mountain View or Menlo Park Rather Than in Palo Alto." Mayor Arnold moved, and it was duly seconded, to amend the resolution by deleting any reference to Menlo Park throughout the resolution. The amendment to the resolution carried by a rnajori'y voice vote. The m'4ion to adopt the resolution as amended failed for lack of seven affirmative votes. ?vionth1y Report from City Attorney Report dated April 6 giving a resume of all public liability claims filed against the City during the calendar near 1965 was submitted to the Council. Councilman Debs moved, and it was duly seconded, to refer the report to the Planning and Procedures Comrn ttee. The motion to refer was defeated on a majority voice vote. Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Sher, to instruct the City Attorney to provide the Council with a monthly report on claims made against the City and Settled bythe ___Attorneyiss_officc. The motion -cal -tried on —a majority voice vote. Stud on traffic el na.ls - 'Middlefield and Ma :ew air _- casts xerf/ at 3unn ig chool _ s mss; Councilman Debs reo,•aested a study by Council committee of traffic signals at (1 j Middlefield and Mayview intersection (opposite Mitchell' Park Library), and (2) Arastradero at Gunn High School entrance. He moved and it was duly seconded to refer the matt'sr to the Planning and Procedures Committee. The motion vas carried on a majority voice vote. Cost of i"<eports to Courtil asCry ..ems• G.Juncilman Dias moved, seconded by Arnold, that the staff be directed to prepare a report on the cost's of all the reports sub- mitted to the Council. The moon lost on the following roll cd.1 vote: byes: Arnold, Dias, Worthington. Noes: Deb*, Flint Pearson, Sher. 196 4/11/66 Buaoet City Manager Morgan expressed appreciation to all who had assisted in preps '3tion of the budget submitted to the Council earlier this evening. Re nest from Sister City - ao, ye"P%ii Resolution from the Municipal Council of Palo, Leyte, requesting representation to Federal Agencies for assistance in procuring dump trucks for their irrigation region project was submitted to the Council. On motion of Councilman Dias, reconded by Arnold and carried unanimously, the matter was referred to the Sister City Neigh- bors Abroad Committee for action. Underground Utilit District Study - Green Acres I ascciation Mayor Arnold Lead a letter dated March 23, 1966 from the Green Acres II Association requesting the City to undertake a feasibility study on forrnation of 3n Underground Utility District for their area. Mayor Arnold moved, it was drily seconded and carried unani- mously, to refer the shatter to staff for study and report. Southern Pacific Off -Street Parking Lots Letter from Downtown Palo Alto Inc. regarding the "free" off- street parking lots of Southern Pacific Company was submitted. Councilman Pearson moved that a letter be sent to the Public Utilities Commission reflecting the feeling of Downtown Pale Alto, Inc. It was moved by Mayor Arnold and duly seconded to continue this matter to the next mAeting. Councilman Dias noted that the Public Utilities Commission has already heard this matter, adding that the Southern Pacific Park- ing lots in Palo Alto are not on a "fee" basis and expressed the thought she could see no point in writing to the P. U. C. regarding this matter. The motion to continue carried on a majority voice vote. 197 4/11/66 Cancellation of Taxes 1 City Manager Morgan reported the request from the County to cancel taxes is a routine request from the County asking the City to cancel taxes on property acquired by the Ccunty. The property fronts on Skyline Boulevard. Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Worthington, to continue the matter. The motion was defeated on a majority voice vote. Councilman Dias moved, seconded by Arnold, to cancel the taxes. Councilman Debs moved an amendment to include "for park pur- noses." The motion died for lack of a second. City Attorney Michalski explained that this procedure is manda- tory by State statute, neither party has the option to deny or place any condition on such cancellation. ;ouncilman Debs moved, and it was duly seconded, to amend the motion to add "on land purchased by the County in Palo Alto." The motion was defeated on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Debs, Flint. Noes: Arnold, Dias, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. The main motion to cancel the taxes carried unanimously. State Hi�hway Locati.ns City Manager Morgan read a letter dated March 22 from the Starve Division of Highways which announced to cities and counties the change in procedure relating to public right-of-way and con-- tracts. The letter was received by the Council. Unanimous consent was requested to bring up Agenda Item Nu. 9 at this time. Councilman Debs objected. Adjournment It was moved and seconded tt., adjourn to April 25. Councilman Dias moved, it was duly seconded, to amend the motion to ad- journ to April Id. The amendment was defeated on a majority voice vote. The main motion than carried on a majority voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 12:18 a.m. - A TT?F.ST: APPROVED; Assistant City Clerk