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City Hall
Palo Alto, California
August 8, 1966
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:30 p. m.
with Mayor Dias presiding.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Debs, Dias, Flint, Person,
Rus, Sher.
Absent: Cooley, Rohrs (arrived 7:35), Woodward (arrived?:36),
Worthington (arrived 7:50).
Approval of Minutes - July 18, 1966
Councilman Comstock requested that the word "comment" in line 8,
of the second paragraph on page 305 be changed to "subject".
Councilman Pearson requested that the narne "Debs" in the first line
of the last paragraph on page 302be changed to "Pearson".
The Minutes of July 18, 1966 were approved as corrected.
Approval of Minutes- Board of Equalization
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The Board of zqualization Minutes of July 25, 1966 were approved as
submitted.
Approval of Minutes - Jul 25, 1966
Councilman Comstock requested that "from" in the fourth line of
Councilman Pearson referred to the Page Mill Road item on page 314
and requested the vote be changed to indicate that her motion had
carried unanimously.
The.Minut.es of July 25, 1966 were approved arc corrected.
El Camino Real-Ernbarcadero Intersection
Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Arnold, to continue the
matter of modification to ti -1.. El Camino Real-Ernbarca.dero inter-
section (returned to the Council without recommendation by the
Finance Committee) until the current traffic report is received from
taff. The motion carried on majority voice vote.
Community Thrsatre
Councilman Beahrs :roved, seconded by Rus, to continue the matters
concerning improvements at the Community Theatre, construction of
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a new performing arts center a.rd consideration of cultural facilities
and activities until after the Special Election of September 13, 1966
(returned to the Council without recommendation by the Finance Com-
mittee). The motion carried unanimously.
Hotel -Motel Tax
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Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Rus, that no action on hotel -
motel tax or cigarette tax be taken at this time as recommended by
the Finance Committee. The motion carried unanimously.
Sewer Rate Increase
Councilman .Arnold moved, seconded by Rohrs, that rates schedules
5-1, 5-1-0, S-2 and S-2-0 be adopted by the Council effective with
the September 1966 billing as unanimously recommended by the
Finance Committee. The motion carried on the following roll call
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Water Rates
Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Sher,
Woodward, Worthington.
Debs, Flint, Pearson.
C eunci:.rh r3 Arnold moved, seconded by Rohrs, that no change be
made in the water rates for this fiscal year in accordance with the
recommendation from the Finance Comrr,ittee. The motion c.arriPd
en majority voice vote, Councilmen Debs and Flint dissenting.
F n nce Committee Study of 1967-68 Bud et
The Finance Committee reported that it is their understanding that
the Committee small study items to he presented in the 1967-68
budget and proceed to do so unless directed otherwise. Dit,-
cus ioie followed as to procedure regarding items to be studied by
committees.
Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Rohrs, that the Council in-
struct the Finance Committee to consider all items referred to it by
Council,,. After further discussion; Councilman Arnold questioned
the appropriateness of voting on what the Committee is already in-
structed to do. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Comstoci:, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson; Rohrs,
Rus, Woodward.
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Sher, Worthington.
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Change of District - Seven Parcels
Land O�nei by City and t.ounty -ZC-11)
Councilman Beahrs introduced the following ordinance and rnr •ved its
approval for first reading in accordance with the unanimous recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution No. 40):
Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of
Palo Alto Amendir.4 Section 3.02 of Ordinance No. 1324, the
Zoning Ordinance, Changing the Zoning of Seven Parcels of
Land Owned by the City of Palo Alto and the County of Santa
Clara to P -F. "
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Development Plan
449-45 'tsiChar-leston Road (65-ZC-4)
Councilman Sher introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption in accordance with the unanimous recommendation of the
Planning Commission:
Resolution No. 3914 entitled: "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Pale Alto Amending the Development Plan Approved by
Ordinance No. 2236 for the Property at 449-455 East Charleston
Road to Extend the Development Schedule."
Councilman Debs seconded the motion and it ca.rie:ed unanimously,
Variance at 2657 Greer Road (66-V-10)
Councilman Beahrs moved. Sae nnde,t_hy Comstock, to uphold the
--Planning Commission recommendation and deny the application of
Gilbert H. Brittain for a variance at 2657 Greer Road. The motion
carried unanimously.
Subdivision - 2085 East Ba shore Road
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Planning Commissioner Stroniquist requested permission to handle
both the matter of the application of Anthony Sanchez, Jr., for a
Subdivision of Less than Five Lots, Greer Subdivision, 2085 East
Baysi7 re Road, and the matter of the private easement known as
Laura Lane br_r..g included in the next improvement assessment
district ft r improvement as a public, dedicated street at the same
time as they are related
Mr. Stromquiat stated that the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the application and also that Laurz. Lane be included in
the next improvement assessment district.
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Councilman Comstock moved, and it was duly seconded, that both
matters be continued until Council members were provided with
detailed reports and maps of the area involved. The motion car-
ried by majority voice vote.
Improvement Assessment District
rest Avenue (66-LD-12)
Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Rohr'', to accept the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to include in the next
improvement AS3beves-nnet-et district for improvement as a public,
dedicated street the existing 20 -foot private road and turn around
on Forest Avenue, vicinity of Hale Street, serving 1017, 1019;
1021, 1023 and 1025 Forest Avenue.
Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson, to continue
the matter until a more detailed report, including maps, was fur-
nished to Council members. The motion to continue carried on
majority voice vote.
Plumbing Code Ordinance
Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, the adoption of the
following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2303 entiticd "Ordinance Of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Repealing Section 19.84 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code and Sections 1111-1119 of the Plumbing Code."
The motion carried unanimously.
Sidewalk Elevators
Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, the adoption of the
following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2304 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Amending Section 20. 66 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code Regulating the Use of Sidewalk Elevator.,."
The motion carried unanimously.
Health Officer
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Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beaters, the adoption of the
following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2305 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Adding Section 2.222 to the Palo Alto hlun ci- •
pal Code. Amending Section 27.17 and Repealing Sections ZS. 02
Thereof Relating to the Powers and Duties of the Health Officer."
The motion carried unanimously.
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Defining Certain Terms in the Municipal Code
Councilman Arnold move 1, seconded by Rohrs and carried unani-
mously, the adoption of the following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2306 entitled: "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Adding Section 10.04 to Chapter 10 of the
Palo Alto Municipal Code Defining Certain Terms."
(Councilman Debs left the Chambers at 8:19)
Fees for Filing Subdivision M
Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs and carried unani-
mously, the adoption of the following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2307 entitled: "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Amending Ordinance No. 1316, the Subdivision
Ordinance, by Amending Sections 3. 10, 3.33 and 4. 11 Thereof
and Adding Section 4. 50 Thereto, Changing the Fees for Filing;
Suhdiv:3ion Maps."
(Councilman Debs re►urne.d to the Chambers)
Precincts and Election Officers
bpe'—"c:�ai"7Ere- .aan Sep€en her .r, 1966
Councilman Arnold introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
Resolution No. 3915 entitled: "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Designating Precincts and Naming Election
Officers for the Special Election to be Held on September 13, •
1966."
Councilman Arnold pointed out that the Election Code requires
Council approval of the precinct locations and election officers 30
days before the date of the election.
t;souncilman Pearson stated she had noted the list of election officers
included a city employee and a councilman's wife and asked for an
explanation. City Attorney Michalski explained that all cf those
listed as election officer a- are levelly qualified to hold that position
according to the Registrar of Voters of the County of Santa Clara
who is the final authority in such matters.
Councilman Rus seconded the motion which carried on majority
voice vote, Councilman Pearson dissenting.
City Streets Base Failure Repair Pro;rarn
City Manager Morgan referred to his report of July 28 concerning
city streets base failure repair program. Questions from Council
members followed regarding the life of the average base and
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whether or not studies had been made correlating the types of
traffic, i.e. trucks versus light traffic, to the life of the base.
City Engineer Witbeck replied that while no specific studies have
been made, it has generally been observed that truck traffic reduces
the life of the street, but that also weather, age of the street and
water in the subsoil were among the contributing factors involved
in determining the life span of particular streets. Mayor Dias
asked to let it be noted that the Council acknowledges receipt of
the report with thanks to the City Manager and the staff.
Proposed Agreement for Community Recreation Services -
3-0.o Alto 'Unified School District
City Manager Morgan read his report of .August 3 concerning the
proposed agreement for ceeerni pity recreation services for the
Palo Alto Unified School District. He recommended that Council
consider the agreement and, if acceptable, the Mayor be authorized
to execute it in time for the fall of 1966 when school opens.
Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Rus, that the agreement
be approved and the Mayor authorized to execute it on behalf of the
City.
Councilman Sher asked if a school board representative had asked
the staff to prepare the agreement, and if so, wished to question
their authority to direct extensive work by the city staff. Mayor
Dias stated the matter of negotiations along the recreations line
had been brought to the attention of the Council in March and April
of 1966, and that the school district, not the City -School Liaison
Committee had made the request for the agreement. Mr. Morgan
stated that there is an on -going committee to handle such matters
with the schools, and that discussions with staffs of the school dis-
trict and the City were held, and the proposed agreement is the re-
sult of those disc saicns= ---
Councilman Sher stated he believed it would have been appropriate
for our representatives to have reported back to Council for
approval before proceeding with a proposed agreement. He moved
the proposed agreement be referred to Finance Committee for re-
view and report back to Council. Councilman Debs seconded the
motion.
Councilman Reba move-`, and it was dull seconded, to amend the
motion to refer to include that the City Attorney be directed to pre-
pare an analysis of the contract, especially with regard to existing
written and genera►1*. accepted policies in effect. The amendment
failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher.
Arnold, Beaters, Dias, Rohra, Rus, Woodward,
Worthington.
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The motion to refer the proposed agreement to the Finance Corn-
mittee then tailed on the following tie roll call vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher,
Worthington.
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Woodward.
Councilman Debs discussed whether it was correct procedure for
the staff to prepare a proposed agreement without being directed
to do so by the Council. Councilman Rohrs raised the point of
order that Councilman Debs' remarks were not onthe motion be-
fore the Council and Mayor Dias so ruled. Councilman Debs
challenged the ruling.
Mayor Dias' ruling was upheld on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, tijas. Rohrs; Rus,
Woodward.
Noes: Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington.
Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Rohrs, that the item be
continued until the next Council meeting on August 22 so that Coun-
+1 members would have an opportunity to review the proposed
agreement.
The motion carried on the following roll, call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Eobrs, Sher,
Woodward.
Noee:
Beahrs, Comstock. Debs, Rus, Worthington.
Alleged PubliL Nudsance, 4127 El Camino Real
City Manages- Morgan read his report of August 4 concerning the
+status of the alleged public nuisance at 4127 El Camino Real.
Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Beahre that the staff
report back to the Council in three months on whether or not the
owner/ope.ator of the A b. W Root Beer Stand has complied with
his obligations and also any violations reported during that time.
The motion carried unanimously.
(The Council recessed from 9:10 to 9:22 p.m. - Councilmsro
Worthington did not return at that time.)
South Palo .# lto Neighborhood Park
City Manager Morgan referred to his report of August 4 and the
wall chart indicating location and development c.f the South Palo
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Alto Neighborhood Park. He recommended the Council approve
the ordinance involved for first reading.
Councilman Debs introduced the following ordinance and moved its
approval for first reading:
Ordinance entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of
Palo Alto Approving and Adopting a Plan for the Development
of South Palo Alto Neighborhood Park, Project No. 65-13."
The motion was seconded by Sher and carried unanimously.
NO RIGHT TURN - Middlefield-Ernbarcadero
City Manager Morgan referred to his report of August 3 and recom-
mended the NO RIGHT TURN sign at Middlefield-Ernbarcadero be
removed.
(Councilman Worthington returned to the Chambers at 9:27)
Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Russ the; the NO RIGHT
TURN aign be removed as recommended by the Staff Traffic Com-
mittee.
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Councilman Comstcck moved, and it was duly seconded, that the
matter b: referred to the Planning and Procedures Committee and
the staff be directed to report to the Committee on alternate
methods for protecting pedestrian traffic from right turns at
Middlefield-Ertxbarcadero, the; report to include a NO RIGHT TURN
sign for specific hours of the day or signalization timing control
and any other methods the staff may sex-fit-=o--susrgest. The motion
carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Woodward,
Worthington.
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Dias, Rohrs, Rus.
Yacht Harbor Lease and Airport Lease
Councilman Rus moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the City Attorney1s
analyses of the Cathay of Santa Clara's proposed lease agreements
for the yacht harbor and the airport be referred to the staff for the{.
review with members of the County staff and the recommendations
of the City staff be submitted to the Council for further consideration.
Councilman Sher raised the point of order that these two matters
cannot be handled on one motion. Mayor Dias ruled that the two
proposed leases could be acted upon at the same time. Council-
man Sher then asked City Attorney Michalski for his opinion. Mr.
Michalski replied that the procedural ordinance does not -specifi-
cally cover this point and gave his personal opinion that Council action
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can be considerably e:tpedited by handling related items in one
motion, particularly for purposes of staff referral.
Councilman Sher then challenged the ruling of the Chair. The
ruling 'was reversed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Beaters, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Woodward.
Arnold, Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher,
Worthington.
Yacht Harbor Lease
Councilman Rus moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the City ,Attorneys
analysis of the County of Santa Clara proposed yacht harbor lease
agreement be referred to the City staff for their review with mem-
bers of the County staff and the recommendations of the City staff
be submitted to Council for further consideration.
Councilman Sher moved, seconded by Beahrs, an amendment that
the staff should attempt to have the Board of Supervisors present
to the City Council a revision of the proposed lease agreement for
the yacht harbor that more closely complies with Article Vill of
the Charter and with Resolution No. 3881 and eliminates other
problems listed iri the City Attorney's analysis.
Councilman Rus then declared he would like to restate his motion
and include all the aspects of Councilman's Sher's motion to amend.
The motion, then carried unanimously.
Airport Lease
Councilman Rus moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the City Attorney's
analysis of the County of Santa Clara's proposers airport lease agree-
ment be referred to the City staff for their review with members
of the County staff and the recommendations of the City staff be
submitted to Council for further consideration.
Councilman Sher offered a substitute motion that the Mayor be
authorized to execute the lease agreement for an airport subject
to certain conditions. Mayor Dias ruled that the mOC.on to refer
had precedence and Councilman Sher withdrew his criztion.
The motion to refer failed on majority voice vote.
Councilman Sher moved, and it was duly seconded, that the Mayor
be authorized to execute the lease agreement proposed by the County
of Santa Clara subject to the following conditions: 1) the lease agree-
ment is to provide with respect to lands dedicated for park purposes
that it is subject to approval by the people in accordance with Soc. 3.
Article VIII of the Charter; 2) the lease will include a pas+rtgrapb
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referring to requirements of Section 8, Article VIII of the Charter;
3) the lease will include provision with regard to landscaping, simi-
lar to paragraph 6 of the Yacht Harbor Lease; 4) that paragraph
10-d of the lease agreement will include gas service; and 5) that
paragraph 14 of the lease agreement be deleted.
The motion carried on majority voice vote.
Councilman Debs complimented City Attorney Michalski on the very
complete analyses presented of both the yacht harbor and the ai-port
proposed lease agreements.
Councilman Sher moved, and it was duly seconded, to reconsider
the proposed airport lease agreement just voted upon. The motion
carried unanimously.
Councilman Sher then stated that he wished to add a sixth condition
to those included in his motion which gad just carried. He moved
that the new lease agreement provide for rights -of -way for addi-
tional outfall lines and sanitary sewer lines.
Discussion followed c cacerning possibilities of there being other
questionable sections in the proposed lease which might come to
light under study.
Councilman Sher then withdrew his motion that the Mayor be author-
ized to execute the agreement subject to six conditions and moved,
seconded by Rua, that the City staff be authorized to discuss the
proposed lease with the County staff and attempt to see that the
same six points are incorporated into the discussion as well as
any others that might be considered desirable.
City Manager Morgan stated that the matter would be handled as
Promnpt.ly as _possible, and no definite tirinetable_vvas_added to the
motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
On -Sale Beer and Wine License
a s rive -m, i efield Road
Councilman Rohrs moved, and it was duly seconded, to file without
action the application of Woody's Drite-in for on -sale beer and
wine license. The motion carried unanimously.
(Councilrrian Woodward left the Chambers at 10;14 and did
not return. Councilman Rue left the Chambers at 10:14.)
Ada front Develo inent Committee
Councilman Flint :roved, seconded by Pearson that the Council
direct the Mayor to write Mr. Frank Crist, Chairman of the Bay.
front Development Committee, asking for a clear statement of the
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p•,rpose and scope of this Committee. Among other things, it is
desired to know the following concerning the Committee's assign-
ments: 1) Is it limited to North County proper? 2) Is to cover
marine parks along the entire shoreline of the County? 3) Is it to
cover planning of the total development (not just recreation) of the
entire shoreline?
Councilman Flint then moved, and it was duly seconded, an amend-
ment that the Council ask the Mayor to write to the
velopment Committee rather than to Mr. Crist.
The motion as amended carried on the following roll call vote:
Com took, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher;
Worthington.
Arnold, Beahrs, Dias, Rohrs.
Proposed Stanford Extension of Willow Road -
efete Dedication Requirement
Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, to delete the con-
dition that Stanford dedicate to the City of Palo Alto as a public
road that proposed section of Willow Road extending wester'y from
El Camino Real, from the approval given by the Council to this
project on June 27, 1966.
(Councilman Rus returned at 10:20)
Mr. Dave Casto from the Business Office of Stanford University
asked to speak. He stated that Stanford's trustees were disap-
pointed tkaat the Council's approval of the Willow Road extension
included dedication of the property and were not prepared to pro-
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to dedicating the property as a public road, since it is anticipated
the property would be purcha.sed by the State at some later date
when there are definite plans for a Willow Road freeway.
Councilman Flint asked Mr. Casto how much of the roadway was
expected to be included in the freeway. Mayor Dias ruled that
Councilman Flint was not speaking on the subject before the Coun-
cil. She asked for directioe as to -whether the Council desired to
hear further from him. The roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher,
Worthington.
Arnold, Beaters, Dias, Rohrs, Rus.
Councilman Flint was then permitted to ask his question as to how
much of the roadway under discussion would be expected to be pant
of a possible Willow Road freeway.
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Mr. Casto replied that while the freeway was not expected to be
exactly where the road is, all the property would be involved.
The motion was defeated on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Dias, Rohrs, Rus.
Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher,
Worthington.
Rinconada Park Improvement
Councilman Debs moved, and it was duly seconded, that the City
Manager be directed to present plans to the Council within 60.days
'or use of the proposed $100, 000 improvement to Rinconada Park,
especially in regard to use of houses and lots at the corner of
Hopkins and Pine and on the tie-in with the substation and park plan.
The motion carried on majority voice vote.
Summary for Froposal for
sans or .aTionTn Sail -a ara County
Councilman Flint -rno;ed, seconded by Pearson, that the Council
direct the representative on the Transportation Policy Committee,
Col ncilman Cooley, to implement this transportation policy before
said Committee (Summary Proposal submitted by Councilman Flint).
Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Rus, .4o continue the matter
until Councilman Cooley is present. The motion failed on the fol-
lowing roll call. vote:
Ayes:
Arnold, Beabrs, Dias, Rohrs, Rus.
Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher,
Worthington.
(Councilmen Rohrs and Beahrs left at 10:40 and did not return.)
Councilman Flint's motion then carried on the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher,Worthington.
Noes:
Proposed, igreernent for Community Recreation Services
Arnold, Dias, Rua.
Councilman Sher moved that the City Attorney be directed to pre-
pare for the next packet an analysis of the proposed school agree-
ment particularly where it des provision for increased reciprocity
between the City and the school district in the use of facilities and
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equipment and consolidates all existing written and generally accepted
policies currently in effect between the two jurisdictions and pertain-
ing to recreation service exclusive of those relating to swimming
pool programs and activities.
Councilman Arnold raised the point of order that a non -agenda item
would require seven votes for carriage.
The motion was duly seconded and failed on the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Comstock. Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington.
Arnold, Dias, Rus.
Civic Center Ballot Argument
Councilman Pearson: referred to the Ballot Argument (copies of
which were. distributed to Council) in support of Proposition A,
"Shall a combined high-rise City Hall -Public Safety complex be
constructed at the Downtown Library site in the block bounded by
Hamilton, Ramona, Forest and Bryant?" She stated that the section
of the Argument entitled "Bonus Reasons" included reference to a
"Downtown branch library" and "public rest rooms", although in-
clusion of the library in the plan was defeated and : ublic rest rooms
had never been included as part of the plan or of any discussion.
Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Debs, that the City Clerk
be instructed to send a copy of the Minutes covering her statement
together with copies of the Minutes of various dates since June 14,
1965 whichsupport her statement to the Palo Alto Times and the
San Jose Mercury.
The motion carried on the following roll can vote:
.Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Sher,
Worthington.
Noes: Arnold, Rus.
Wr itten C ornmulaications
Letter from Mr. Jack F. Liberatore and others requesting the
new park on Amarillo Avenue be named the "Charles E. Guenther
Park." Mayor Dias moved that sht, be given approrat to set up
a committee consisting of Councilman Beaters and Deba and her-
self to return to Council with recommendations for names for
parks, fire department stations, substations and any other such
City peoperty and recommended that Mr. Liberatore's letter
be referred to the Committee. The motion carried on majority
voice vote.
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Written Communications (Cont'd)
Letter from Mr. John Grant regarding the planting reserve at
3583 South Court. City Manager Morgan referred to his letter
of July 28 to Mr. Grant and stated that the matter had been
handled and Mr. Grant has obtained the permit he requested.
Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Worthington, that
the itern be filed subject to receipt of the anticipated report
from staff on the entire problem at the Fairrneadow area. The
motion carried unanimously.
Economic Opportunity Commission
Mayor Dias annoenced that in accordance with the direction of
Council she wished to appoint Councilman Worthington as the Coun-
cil's representative to Service Area 9 of the Economic Opportunity
Commission.
Councilman Arnold moved, and it was duly seconded, to ratify the
s.ppointrfent of Co.arcLman Worthington. The motion carried unani-
mously.
Condolences
On behalf of all of the members of the City Council of Palo Alto,
Mayor Dias expressed condolences to Mr. William M. Brophy of
the Planning Commission upon the death of his wife Mary.
Allejed Public Nuisance, 4127 El Camino Real
Mr, Paul Hardy, 4129 El Camino Way: asdcaal_ tospeal� crr+rerning
the-lleged public nuisance at 412? El Camino Real. He stated
that he arrived too late to contribute his comments when the City
Manager's report was under discussion, but wanted to comment
that the ei.tuaticn is not under control.
Mayor Dias replied that since the matter is being continued for
three month. during which time another status report will be pre-
pared, that Mr. Hardy should address any complaints to Police
Chief Hydie. She .asked the City Clerk to provide Mr. Hardy with
copies of the City Manager's report and of the Minutes of the
August 8 Council Meeting.
.Adjou nrnent
The Councilmeeting adjourned at 11:12 p. m.