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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06271966258 6/27/66 City Hall Palo Alto, California June 27, 1966 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met in an ad;»urned meeting from June 13, 1966 on this date at 7:35 p. m. with Mayor Arnold pre siding. Present: Arnold, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher, Worthington. Absent: Beahrs, Flint (arrived 7:40 p.m.), Rus (arrived 7:50 p. m.), Woodward. City Treasurer Mayor Arnold requested urgency consideration at this time of the appointment of City Treasurer. There were no objections. City Manager Morgan announced the appointment of William R. Anderson as City Treasurer and reviewed the resume of Mr. Anderson dated June 17, 1966. Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Dias, to ratify the appointment of William R. Anderson as City Treasurer. The motion carried unanimously. Assessment o El Camino Lease roperties Mayor Arnold requested urgency consideration of this matter pit this - time due to the time limits for protests. There were no objections. Councilman Dias moved, seconded by Arnold, authorizing the City Manager to file the required application protesting assessment on El Camino leased properties and to appear before the County Board of Supervisors at the correct time. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Dias moved, seconded by Arnold, authorizing the staff to engage a profesoional_consultant who would determine the effect the official dedication of this property has upon its valuation for tax purposes. In answer to Councilman Flint's question as to whether there would be zs choice of two or three appraisers and costs, Mr. Morgan re- plied he could not give a specific estimate as to cost but the u +sal per diem rate is from $100 to $125 per day for this type of appraisal preparation and stated there are generally two or three the City could work with on an as available bash'. 1 Z�9 6/27/66 Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Flint, an amendment that at least two appraisers be used. The amendment carried on a majority voice vote. The main motion as amended then carried unanimously. State and Federal Funds for inancing ay an s mprovement Mayor Arnold requested urgency consent to consider this item at this time due to the deadline involved. Councilmen.Fiint, Comstock and Sher objected, stating the :natter could be brought up in con- junction with Item No. 14. Mayor Arnold withdrew his request. Amendment to P -C Develo •rnent Plan v i • d efield ooadd - Stewart W. Mitchell (Medics. -DentaT�Ci ises Mayor Arnold introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Resolution No. 3901: "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Ordinance No. 1810 Amended by Ordinance No. 2197 and Resolution No. 3845 Being the Development Plan Applying to 'Property Known as 2875 Middlefield Roar'.." Discussion followed on parking and access to San Carlos Court with Planning Officer Fourcroy explaining the application and Planning -Commission action, 1 -le noted that the property does have access to San Carlos Court. Councilman Rohrs seconded the motion and Resolution No. 3901 was approved on the following roll call vote: Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Pearson, Rohr s, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Flint. Chan e of District - 1035 A1n-oa Street From Planning Officer Fourcroy reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation for denial. 1 Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Rub, to uphold the Planning Com- mission recommendation and deny the application for change of dis- trict. Councilman Flint 3•ern: rked that most of the property in that area is zoned M-1 and that the question basically is how to buffer Alma 260 6/27/66 Street and how to keep commercial and protect residential. He stated that in his opinion this might be a case which ought to be allowed. The motion to deny the application carried on a majority voice vote. Change of District - Embarcadero Road Easterly of Bayshore from P -C and L-M:A to` L= and L :A -D (6t-ZC-10j Initiative of the Planning Commission to reclassify the P -C and L-M:A District on the south side of Embarcadero Road to L-M:D and to add the "D" regulation to the L-M:A zone on the north side of Embarcadero. Councilman Debs introduced the following "ordinance and moved its approval for first reading: Os dinance 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 in the Vicinity of Embarcadero Road Easterly of Bayshore Freeway from P -C and L-M:A to L-M:D and L-M:A-D." Councilman Flint agreed that the P -C zoning should be removed whet. not used but questioned returning it to original zoning. The motion to approve the ordinance for first reading was seconded by Sher and carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, F=earson, Rohrs, Rus, Sher, Wort irigton. Noes:_ Debs Flint: Suliivision of Less than sere rove Avenue Planning Commission recommended approval of the application, of Carl V. and Ida Lambert for a subdivision of less than five Iota located at 3730 Grove Avenue. Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Rohrs, to uphold the naming Commission recommendation and approve the application of Caul V. and jde Lambert for a subdivision of less than five lots at 3730 Grove Avenue. The motion carried unanimously. Subdivision of Less than ive to - 174 E. Chaileston Road Planning Commission recommended approval on the application of Donald C. and Vera A. Linton for a subdivision of less than five lots at 174 E. Charleston Road. 261 6/27/66 Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Comstock, to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation and approve the application of Donald C. and Vera A. Linton for a subdivision of less than five lots, 174 E. Charleston Road. The motion carried unanimously. Archery Range - Fcothills Park Councilman Rohrs reported that the Peninsula Bowman had pre- sented a request for an archery range in Foothills Park to the Council which bad been given to the Committee on Public Works for study. He reviewed the Committee discussion, noting that it had been made clear to the Peninsula Bowmen that any future arch- ery range would not be for any specific group ane would be under the City Recreation Department. Councilman Rohrs mcived on behalf of the Public Works Committee that a future archery range in the Foothills Park be left to the staff for inclusion in future development phases. Councilman Sher moved a substitute motion, seconded by Dias, recommending that the matter of an archery range in the Foothills Park be kept under consideration by staff for recommendation back to the Council at some future date. The substitute motion carried unanimously. North County Park Councilman-Rchrs, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, moved the following motion made by Councilman Pearson at their last meet- ing: that since the County -proposed Page Mill Road bisects. this piece of lard -bet -wee -n the Foothill Expressway and Junipero Serra and since the County is looking wth favor of a trail system setting up small park sites along Page Mill Road, that the Mayer be authorized to invite Stanford and County representatives to meet with the City for the purpose of discussing the possibility of a friendly condemnation of this land. Councilman Rohrs reviewed the presentation made by Frank Crist, Jr. at their meeting, noting that Mr. Crist had pointed out that they had asked the County Counsel for a legal opinion on the po, iible con- demnation success of a body agains* an institution like Stanford and their Counsel had recommended against such action. In answer to Mayor Arnold's question as to the area involved, Councilman Flint replied there is about 365 acres and added that he was particularly interested in a discussion between Stanford, the County and the City for acquisition of any land in this area. Councilman Pearson stated that her reason for making the motion was that it was her opinion the situation had changed since the County Counsel had made his decision. She noted that the County is also considering a trail system in Santa Clara County with the old Page 262 6/27/66 Mill Road used as a trail system. She ev.pressed the feeling that the City talk to Stanford about little parkettes along Page Mill and find out what could be done. Councilman Rohrs pointed out that the Committee discussion covered the concept of a sizeable North County Park and whether Stanford would be willing to consider friendly condemnation. Mayor Arnold moved to amend the motion to read "subject land to be between existing Page Mill Road, proposed Page Mill Road, Foothill Boulevard and Junipero Serra. Councilman Sher suggested that they refer simply to the purpose - a trail system and several small park sites along Page Mill Road. Councilman Pearson stated she wished to clarify that the North County Park was not part of her motion. The amendment to the rnotion was defeated on a majority voice vote. Councilman Cooley moved an arr..mdment seconded by Flint, to strike the words "the City" from the main motion and substitute "the Public Works Committee of the City of Palo Alto." Counciirnan Rohrs objected to the amendment, stating that in a dis- cussion of friendly condemnation the proper people to handle the :natter would be the City Attorney and City Manager. Councilman Pearson : t tied she would hope the Mayor would appoint one or two persons to sit with the City Manager and City Attorney. The amendment was defeated on the following roll call vote; Ayes: Cooley, Flint, Sher, Worthington. Noes: _A rnnld,_Cornstock, Debs, Dias, Pearson, _ Rohrs, Rus. The main motion then carried on a majority voice vote. Pre -Architectural Prospectus Councilman Rohrs moved, on behalf of the Public; Works Committee, approval of the improvements listed in the Pre -Architectural Pro- spectus with the addition of an "either/or" designation on Ntunbers 2 and 5 of the Baylands Nature Interpretive Center. Councilman Sher stated it was his understanding the cominittee was to make a recommendation back to Council after conferring with the staff regarding an architect. Councilman Rohrs e;4pla.ined that this had come up in committee and had been overruled and requested that if it was the desire of the Council that the committee select an architect, that the Council so direct. 263 6/27/66 Councilman Sher moved an amendment, seconded by Comstock, to refer to the Committee of Public Works the selection of an archi- tect, the committee to work with the City Manager on this matter to recommend back to the Council. Councilman Flint stated that an exact motion had been made which clearly stated that the Public Works Committee was to work with the City Manager on this matter. Councilman Sher withdrew his amendment to the committee motion. Councilman Rohrs stated that if the minutes showed such direction, he would bring it up again in committee. The main motion then carrie'i unanimously. Page Mill Road - Junipero Serra .00r mating ommittee Councilman Pearson reported that after discussing the possible con- tinuance of the committee with various members she wished to re- quest that the committeE be dissolved at this time. She thanked the Planning Department and Messrs. Fourcroy and Hess for all their help and enthusiasm. After discussion, it was agreed to dissolve the committee. Stanford Propos-,l re Vii ?ow`Wo `C i rc uiation Councilman Debs, on behalf of the Finance Committee, returned the proposal from Stanford University regarding traffic circulation in the Willow Road area to Council without recommendation. Councilrna.n Worthington moved, seconded by Dias, "that the Council approve this project as proposed by the C�tyA_anaaerwith -; e — co - dition that Stanford construct and dedicate to the City as a public road that section of Willow Road that would extend easterly to El Camino. Councilman Worthington remarked that it is the established policy of the City that roads used by the public shall be public roads main- tained by the City. He noted that the major benefit will accrue to Stanford, and it was his feeling that the City's offer would be gen- erous and sc ficient with no need to make further concessions. The motion carried unanimously. Capital Improvement Prorarn Councilman Debs, on behalf of the Finance Committee, returned the Capital Improvement Program, to the Council without recommdneation. 264 6/27/66 Councilman Dias moved, seconded by Rohrs, that the Capital Im- provement Program be referred to the Planning Commission; for review and report. The motion was defeateJ on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs. Noes: Cornstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. See Page 306 Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Dias, to approve the Capital Improvement Program as submitted by the City Manager. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Sher, to amend the Pro- k;ram so that the Downtown Branch Library and Recreation Wing will all be accomplished in 1967-68 and expenditure for L-'.2, Mitchell Park Library expansion, be accomplished in 1967-6 The motion carried on a majority voice vote. Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Sher, to amend the Pro- gram by deleting 5-9, Churchill/S, P.R.R. Underpass. Councilman Rohrs noted that the five-year program is merely a guideline and sine: this is a very difficult and dangerous crossing, he would like to see this item left in the Program. The motion to delete S-9 carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Comstock, Deebs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Rohhrs, Rus. Councilman Worthington moved, seconded by Comstock, to amend the Program by making the proposed A-1, Civic Center appropri- ation for this fiscal__year— read $500,000 and for 1967-68, read $2, 075, 000. After discussion, the motion carried on the following roll cal], vote: Ayes: Comstock, Dec►s, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus. Councilman Worthington moved, seconded by Comstock, to amend the Program by deleting $20,000 under acquisition on R-5, Rinconada Park. The motion carried on a majority voice vote. Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Comstock, to amend the Pro- gram by increasing the amount under R-4, Interpretive Center- Raylands, from $100, 000 to $150, 000. Discussion followed regard- ing the need for the extra $50,000 to cover the walkways and obser- vation platform. The motion carried on a majority voice vote. 265 6/27/66 Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Comstock, to delete P-3, Baylands Fire Station, noting that P-3 as explained in the Program would take away the fire station at Embarcadero and Newell and re- locate it at the Municipal Service Center. The motion to delete P-3 carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Rus. Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Comstock, to direct the City Manager to submit preliminary plans on all Capital Improvement and Gas Tax Program projects except where same have already been submitted to Council. Discussion followed on whether this was a Capital Improvement matter or a procedural matter, The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus. Councilman Sher moved and it was duly seconded, to amend the Pro- gram under L-5, Cultural Facilities (Newell Road), by striking the word "Cultural" and substituting "Renovation" in order not to limit use, of facility. The motion carried on a majority voice vote. Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Flint, to direct that prelimi- nary plans be presented on Item 2. page 46 (Substations A and P) together with item connected with R-5 (Rinconada Park). The mo- tion was defeated on_thfl folio .ins roll call_vote___ Ayes: Debs, Flint, Noes: Arnold, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Pearson, Rohrs, Rus, Sher, Worthington. Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Debs, to amend the Program by deleting Item G-3, page 21 (Embarcadero/E1 Camir.ee to Emerson) project. Mayor Arnold pointed cut that the effect of such a motion is a policy decision and suggested the Council consider the matter seriously before deleting. Discussion followed regarding this project and it was pointed out that the matter had been placed before all the standing committees and the Planning Commission. Mr. Morgan stated that it had been sug- gested to committee that this matter might be one for study by the new Traffic Engineer. He stated it would be preferable to have the matter approved conditional upon further information rather than de- leted from the total Program. See Page 306 266 6/27/66 Councilman Sher moved a substitute motion, seconded by Comstock, to move G-3 from the proposed 1966-67 schedule to 1967-68. Coun- cilman Wort'lington challenged the motion. The Chair ruled the substitute motion was a proper motion and was upheld on the following roil call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Flint, Rohrs, Rus, Sher. Noes: Debs, Pearson, Worthington. (Councilman Cooley left the Council Chambers at 9:30 p.m.) The substitute motion to defer was defeated on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Comstock, Flint, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Arnold, Debs, Dias, Pearson, Rohrs, Rus. The motion to delete Item G-3 carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Arnold, Dias, Rohrs, Rus. Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Debs. to amend the Program by deleting G-11 (improvement of Arastradero west of Hiliview). In answer to question as to reason for inclusion in the Program, .Mr. Morgan stated it was put in with reference t:a the future of Foothills _F-v_pre_asway__an.di tuniper° Serra Freeway with no precise time schedule on it but anticipating development _f tln QC�a:L6t :x:cstz of this -road to more than two lanes. The rnntior. was defeated on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Debs, Flint, Pearson. Noes: Arnold, Comstock, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Sher, Worthington. Councilman Flint moved and it was duly seconded to amend the Pro- gram by deleting Item G-15 (Alexis Drive extension - Sunset Petro- leum project). Mr. Morgan' agreed that this items should be removed from the Pro- gram. The motion to delete G-15 carried on a majority voice vote. Councilrruan Debs moved, seconded by Flint, is amend the Program by deleting item G-13 (traffic signals West Bayshore and Lorna Verde). Councilman Debs stated that the reason for signalixation is to increase traffic flow along Bayshore Road and in his opinion the Council should have a plan before them, that by putting money in for signalization simply adds legislative approval to a parkway plan not considered in the whole traffic pattern. Mr. Morgan explained that staff was not trying to make projection several years hence, but only trying to anticipate what may be re- quired but not necessarily to pre -judge. With reference to the five year program, it is a projection of what staff believes to be those items of Council concern for the next five year period. Only one year is adopteci as a program in fact. He stated that when Coun- cil removes an item from the program, it is interpreted by staff as a legislative determination and asked when Council suggests deletion of a project wh'ther this means that this is a policy statement as something not desired by the Council at ail or not desired at this particular time, Councilman Flint asked the City Manager if it would not have been possible for staff to propose an increase in the City subsidy of the bus system to take some of the traffic flow. (Councilman Cooley returned to the Council Chambers at 9:50 p.m.) The Chair ruled Councilman. Flint's question regarding the bus sub- sidy as not germane and was sustained or the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Worthington. Noes: Flint, Pearson, Sher. The motion to delete Item G-13 was defeated on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Arnold, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Pearson, Rohrs, Rus, Sher, Worthington. Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Sher, to amend the Pro- gram by deleting projects G-6 and G-16 (Churchill/S. P. R.R. Under- pass). The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus. It wag moved and duly seconded to approve the Capital Improvement Program as amended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes; Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Rohr*, Rus. 268 6/27/66 (The Council recessed from 10:10 to 10:20 p.m. Councilman Rus left the meeting at this time.) Hearing - 1966-67 Budget Councilman Sher requested unan.mous consent to consider the Budget Hearing at this time. There were no objections. Mayor Arnold opened the Hearing and stated that notice has been published as prc:vided by law and affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. He gave a brief background of this year's budget. Citizens in the audience were invited to speak. Since there wa:3 no one who wished to speak, the hearing was closed. Councilman Debs reported that the Finance Committee had submitted a resume of their actions in addition to the minutes of their meeting at which they recommended approval of the budget with amendments. He introduced the following ordinance on behalf of the Finance Com- mittee and moved its adoption: Ordinance entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year 1966-67." Councilman Dens moved, and it was duly seconded, to amend the Budget on page 67, R-4, to read "Baytand.s Interpretive Center, Platform; and Walkways." The motion carried unanimously. Council -nan Debs moved, and it was duly seconded, to amend the Budget on page 62, R-2, Hoovez Park Acquisition, by. adding "approve providing owners volunteer to sell their homes to the City." Mr. Morgan stated that in his opinion this was a matter of Council '+- rr io b inele ed in t e leodget ++er na .1 -he policy nut oat-��n-�;�=__-_=- yv-===�-. _�-..._z- -ti _ z._ -v..=-- w:.....:.saw: s--- r ruled the mater as appropriate to be included in the budget. Councilman Dias asked if this would mean that the money could only be spent if the owners sought out the City and asked the City to buy their houses. Councilman Debs replied that the City could ask them if they wanted to sell but the idea would be not to force anyone out of their home, leaving the City free to exercise the power to pick up property if one or more wishes to sell. Mayor Arnold expressed concern at the thought that where three properties were needed, two might agree to sell with the third holding out, thus making condem- nation proceedings necessary. Councilman Rohrs moved, seconded by Cooley,to amend the amend- ment by adding that unless the City acquire al/ three properties voluntarily, the City will acquire none. The amendment to the amendment was defeated on a majority voice vote. The amendment was defeated on a majority voice vote. 269 6/27/66 Councilman Debs moved and it was duly seconded that the amend- ments shown as Exhibit A be ;.ncorporated: page 10, City Clerk for election, $10,000 increase; page 63, Chamber of Commerce, $2, 130 decrease; page 66, Gas Tax, East Bayshore-Embarcadero signali- zation $28, 700 increase; page 67, Capital improvement, Arastra- dero Park acquisition, $275,000 decrease. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Sher moved, seconded by Cooley, to amend the Budget by deleting R-2, Hoover Park acquisition, from the 1967 Capital Irnpiovement Budget. The motion was defeated on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Cooley, Sher. Noes: Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Worthington. Councilman Comstock moved, and it was duly seconded, to arse d the Budget by increasing the amount for Item R-4, Bayland Inter- pretive Center_ from $100, 000 to $150, 000 to provide funds for walk- ways and observation platform. The motion carried on a majority voice vote. Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Flint, to amend the Budget on pages 63 and 64 to include a $50 monthly expense allowance for each City Council member. The motion ` a -'v dcfcat d on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Debs, Pearson, Worthington. Noes: Cooley, Dias, Flint, Rohrs, Sher, Councilman Debs moved, and it was duly seconded, to amend the B .:dget on page 66, Gas Tax Funds, to delete-irnpr ^=vernents-to_Ern arcacrerol E1 Carr -lino u- F.:mei-son, $172,000. The motion carried on a rnajorit9 voice vote. Councilman Worthington moved, seconded by Comstock, to amend the Budget by reducing the fiscal year appropriation for A-1, Civic Center. to $500, 000. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs. Councilman Worthington moved, seconded by Comstock, to amend the Budget by deleting $20, 000 under acquisition on R-5, Rinconada Park. The motion carried on a majority voice vote. Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Comstock to amend the Budget to add $2 1,000 for reflectorized street signs. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs. Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Flint to amend the Budget by providing a 5% contingency fund to be used at discretion of independent Council -appointed officers, 5% of their budget as suggested in this annual budget. Councilman Worthington noted that Mr. Debs referred to the Finance Committee minutes and he pointed out that after explanations from the City Attorney, City Controller and City Manager, he was satis- fied and had withdrawn his motion at that meeting. The motion was defeated on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Debs, F lint. Noes: Arnold, Comstock, Cooley. Dias, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher. Worthington. Councilman Flint moved an amendment to the Budget, page 45, Street Tree Planting and Maintenance, to hire an additional. 3 -man crew. The rnoticn failed for lack of a second. Councilman Flint asked regarding underground utilities on page 88 and regarding the Greenacres project. Mr. Morgan explained that the Greenacres project is proposed as an assessment district with a City contribution and outlined the underground distribution projects. Priorities have not been precise because of the forthcoming Citizen Committee appointments and their deliberations. - The committee will consider projects that affect existing oterhead lines. Projects that relate to existing overhead will come back to •theCouncil 'for policy approval by project. Councilman Sher asked regarding the magnetic tape selectric type- writer and whether it would reduce the amount of secretarial help needed. Mr. Michalski explained that the expenditure is a recurring itern and in the event the City wished to purchase, a portion of the amount paid in rental will apply on the purchase price. It is not a substitute for a copy machine, it stores material for reproduction purposes and this material can be reproduced with changes. It would not reduce the need for secretarial help but would eliminate the necessity for increasing help. Councilman Dias asked regarding the new administrative programs. Mr. Morgan explained that in his opinion the staff faces a very real challenge and responsibility to assist the needs of the Palo Alto Com- munity in 1966-67 and it involves involvement in the community and being more responsive to Council, staff and others, being available to Citizen's groups, neighborhood groups and making available to these organizations information and material that will be helpful to them in terms of City services. 271 6/27/66 Councilman Debs referred to pages 87-88, Electrical Fund, and stated he hoped that preliminary plans would be presented before sending out the specifications. Mr. Morgan stated that the new substation will require about 1/3 of the land now committed. Two alternate plans will be submitted to Council for consideration. Councilman Debs stated he will be submitting a minority report to Council which will cover underground projects and the necessity for seeing preliminary plans. It was moved and duly seconded to approve the 1966-67 Budget a:s amended. The motion failed for lack of seven affirmative votes on the following roll call: Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs. Mayor Arnold moved and it was duly seconded to reconsider. The motion carried. Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Dias, to amend the Budget by de- leting the $500, 000 appropriation for the Civic Center and adding $2, 575, f',00, After discussion, the amendment was defeated on the following tie vote: Ayes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Flint, Rohrs. Noes: Comstock, Debs, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Dias _co ©ntii a the Budget to July 11. The motion carried unanimously. Re of the afea [ecti0ns o to nicip i` aT Mayor Arnole introduced the following ordinance for second reading and moved its adoption: Ordinance No. 2291: `Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Repealing Certain Sections of the Palo Alto Municipal Code." The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Fire Zone Change - Arastradero Hills Mayor Arnold introduced the following ordinance for second reading and moved its adoption: Ordinance No. 2292: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending the Official Fire Zone Map of the City of Palo Alto, California (Section 1601 of the Uniform Building Code) by Changing the Property Known as the Commercial Area of the Sunset International Petroleum Corporation De- 'veloprnent Known as Arastradero Hills from Fire Zone No. 3 to Fire Zone No. 2 and By Applying Fire Zone No. 3 to Approximately 220 Acres of Property Known as Arastradero Hills Annexation, to be Effective Upon its Annexation." The motion was seconded by Dias and carried with Flint dissenting. Zone Change - 472 Sheridan Avenue nom T T To Z. Mayor Arnold introduced the following ordinance for second reading and moved its adoption: Ordinance No. 2293: "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 472 Sheridan Avenue from �HDA to P -C. " The motion was seconded by Cooley and carried unanimously. Fire Zone Chan e - 472 Sheridan Avenue woankswalrean Mayor Arnold introduced the following ordinance for second reading and moved its adoption: Ordinance No. 2294.: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of "t—. ndi- g the n fcici ! Fir rune Map of the City of -.. _ Palo 111 V L11L �,su2�1 -sll�.--Ti.r -'x--.�s.. �.-c-x:--4_ Palo Alto (Section 1601 of the Uniform Building Code) by __------ --- Changing the Property Known as 472 Sheridan Avenue From Fire Zone No. 3 to Fire Zone No. 2." The motion was seconded by Comstock and carried unanimously. Proposed Charter Amendments Councilman Worthington stated there were two points to keep in mind - the resolution as drafted does reflect the actions taken by the Council on January 24, 1966, if either proposition 1 or 2 passes as the resolution is drawn, the effect would be that the City Manager,, just as other Council appointed officers, could be removed by a majority of the Council, if proposition 3 passes, the five Council - appointed officers would serve under contract. Councilman Worthington introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Debs. 273 6/27/66 Resolution entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Submitting to the Electors of the City of Palo Alto at a Special Municipal Election Two Proposed Amendments to the Charter of the City of Palo Alto." 1 Councilrn-.. Pearson moved, and it was duly seconded, to amend the resolution by striking the word "minimum" on page 1 under Proposi- tion 3, and by striking the word "four" on page 1 under Proposition 3 and on page 2 at bottom of page, Sections 1 and 3, replacing the word "four" with the word "two." The amendment carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Cuc_ley, Dias, Rohrs. Discussion followed on the propositions drafted in the resolution ;end the motion to adopt the resolution as amended failed for lack of seven affirmative votes on the following roll call: Ayes: Comstock, 1)ebs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington. Noes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs. Report on State and Federal Funds for 3narc ay 3n s mpr ovement titer sretive anAth tic enterseveescreazirmarasr Mayor Arnold introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Worthington. Resolution entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving Application for State Grant Moneys Under the State Beach, Park, Recreational and Historical Facilities Bond Act of 1964; Authorizing the City Manager to Apply Therefor; and Requesting the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County to Approve the Application in Con- formity with the Recreation Element of the Santa Clara ;ounty Genera? Plan." Mr. Morgan reviewed his report dated June 8, 1966. Councilman Dias asked if the City applied at the present time in order. to meet the deadline whether this would necessitate he City holding up put- ting any of their own money into the project and if they did go ahead with the project, would grants be made on the basis of reimburse- ment for money already spent. Mr. Morgan replied that he couldn't speak authoritatively but it is expected that the portion of the pro- ject that would involve City expenditure of funds could be that neces- sary for the architect fees and perhaps site planning prepar'ation." Funds avai.lable from State and -Federal grants would not become available until July of 1967. The first year could be spent in under- taking those parts of the planning and design processes to go prior to bid. He added that this would enable the project to proceed with major construction scheduled after July, 1967. Discussion followed on budgeting the full amount for the project with the City proceeding right away. Mr. Morgan stated that until the project had been approved by State or Federal agencies it would be unwise to proceed with the construction of the project. He added that he would be able to answer the questions raised within 30 to 45 days during processing of the grants. The resolution authorizing application for State Grant Moneys was defeated on the following tie vote: Ayes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Pearson, Rohrs. Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Sher, Worthington. Petition - Public Nuisance, 4127 F.1 Camino Real Petition Vacating a«�A�iai ariirig-'orf:aii ',Jamul° way Mayor Arnold requested unanimous consent to consider Oral Com rnunications at this poi . inru=..,. � the Agenda. There were no objections. Paul }lardy, one of the owners of the Star_ Apartments at 4121 El Casino Way, presented two petitions dated July 27, 1965 signed by 99 residents of the area objecting to noise, traffic hazard, debris, etc. from persons congregating at the A & W Root Beer Drive -In located at 4127 El Camino Real, and requesting that it be declared a public nuisance; and also requesting that a portion of El Camino Way he vacated and abandoned. ---------- Appr��matel cy 30 citizens were present in support of the petitions. Mayor Arnold informed them that the matter would be on the next Council Agenda. Staff was requested to have a report on the A & W Rootbeer Drive -In and on action that could be taken on existing ordi- nance and such other suitable ordinances that might apply to the situation. Interim Expenditure of Funds �- e get. Mayor Arnold introduced the following ordinance and moved its adol.tion'. Ordinance No. 2295: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Authorizing Interim Expenditure of Funds Fending Adoption of a I'inal 1966-67 Budget." The emotion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 275 6/27/66 Adpurnment The meeting adjourned at 12:45 a. m, to July 11, 1966. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: Assistant 'City Clerk