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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11211966428 11/21/66 City Hall Palo Alto, California November 21, 1966 The Coun:il of the City of Palo Alto met on this date, in an adjourned meeting from November 14, 1966 with Mayor Dias presiding. Present: Arnold, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington Absent: Beahrs (arrived 7:33 p.m.), Rohrs (arrived 7:33 p.m.), Rus, Woodward Approval of Minutes The Minutes of the Council meeting of October 24, 1966 were approved. The Minutes of the Council meeting of October 31, 1966 were approved. The Minutes of the Council meeting of November 1, 1966 were approved. Executive Session - Purche se of Property Councilman Comstock, Chairman of the Planning and Procedures Committee, stated that Councilman Pearson had acted as Chairman of the Committee in his absence and therefore would present the Committee recommendations. MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved the recornrn.endation of the Planning and Procedures Committee that the staff, upon learning of the availability for acquisition of private property involving homes and lots which may or nay___not include the additional acquisition of____--_ = adj—oiring priva to property and homes and lots, be.directed to notify the Council by letter that an executive session is necessary in order to consider the purchase of property, i. e. all property other than that specified for acquisition in assessment districtil or other Coun- cil approved action. Councilman Cooley asked if "private property" watt intended to in- clude commercial property too, and Councilman Pearson replied that was her intention. Councilman Sher requested that, in the interest of Clarity, the phrase following "staff" be placed after "be directed." Councilman Pearson agreed to the change. AMENDMENT; Councilman Rohrs mo""ed, seconded by Cooley, to delete reference to "homes and lots" where those words appear in the motion and leave only the inclusive words "pr. -ate property." The amendment carried unanimously by voice vote. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 429 11/21/66 Park Development of Birch Street Lots Councilman Pearson :roved on behalf of the Planning and Procedures Committee that the staff be directed and authorized to explore with the County the feasibility. of developing the two Birch Street front lots between Sherman and Grant as a park development to grace the pres- ent and future County developments and which would provide a park service for the County area. AMENDMENT: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Rohrs, that following "explore" the motion read "the feasibility of the County's" instead of "with the County the feasibility of." The amendment failed on majority voice vote. The motion carried on unanimous voice vote. NO RIGHT TURN Sign - Middlefield/Embarcadero MO'IION: Councilman Pe rson moved on behalf of the Planning and Procedures Committee that the NO RIGHT TURN sign at Middlefield/ Ernbarc 1ero be removed. The motion carried unanin tis .y by voice vote. Traffic Consultant Recornrnendatiortu Middlefield Road MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved on behalf of the Planning and Procedures Committee that the Council approve and implement the recommendations of the Traffic Consultant as submitted September 14, 1966, i.e. that a left -turn storage lane be installed on Middlefield south of Oregon and that the Middlefield signal green phase be modi- fied to a split phase. —Co►:tuci-ima€Y Pearson also noted that implementation of b.er motion would involve adoption of a resolution prohibiting parking on a certain portion of Middlefield. The motion carried on majority voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Arnold introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Resolution 39.7;9 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Resolution 2971 Prohibiting Parking Along Certain Portions of Middlefield Road." The motion was duly seconded and the resolution was adopted on the following roll ca.li vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Rotas, Sher, Worthington Noce: None 430 11/21/66 Appeal of William C. Estler (66-V-13) Planning Officer Fourcroy outlined the background concerning the Appeal of William C. Estler f:om the decision of the Assistant Zoning Administrator to deny his application for a variance to allow certain construction on his property at 965 Lincoln. Mr. William C. Estler, 965 Lincoln, Palo Alto, presented photo- graphs of his property and requested the Council grant the var' ance needed so that he might proceed with his desired construction, Mr. Estler also replied to questions from Council members. MOTION: Councilman Flint moved to continue discussion of the sub- ject until the next re_vi r Council meting (November 28). The motion failed for lack 1j -a second. MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson, to uphold the recommendation of the Assistant Zoning Administrator and deny the variance. The motion failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes.: Arnold, Comstock, Debs, Pearson, Worthington Noes: Beahrs, Dias; Flint_ Rohr, Sher Abstained: Cooley MOTION: Councilman Rohrs moved, seconded by Beahrs, to grant the variance as requested. Following discussion and questioning of City Attorney Michalski, Councilman Rohrs, with the consent of Councilman Beahrs, expanded his motion to add after "requested" the conditional phrase "with the provision that the overhang will have a four foot clearance from the property line." MOTION: Councilman Sher moved, seconded by Flint, to continue the item and ask the staff to report back with possible suggestions. The motion to continue failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Cooley, Flint, Sher Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Debs, Diaa, Pearson, Rohrs, Worthington The motion to grant the variance then failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Sher Noes: Arnold, Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Worthington Reduction of Lot Size - 31 .70. Alexis Drive (66-LD-15) 1 Planning Officer Fourcroy outlined the background concerning the Planning Commission recommendation to reduce the size of Lot 2, Block C, Tract No. 3307 (3170 Alexis Drive) from approximately 38, 246 square feet to 31, 363 square feet on condition that the appli- cant offer to dedicate Parcels B and C (approximately 6, 970 square feet) and that such offer shall be valid until accepted or rejected by the City. MOTION: Cour ;ilman Arnold moved, seconded by Debs, to uphold the unanimous recommendation of the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. City -School Liaison Committee Report Councilman Pearson read her memorandum reporting on the City - School Liaison Committee meeting of October 12, 1966. (Council -filet -1 Cooley, Rohrs and Worthington left the Chambers at 8:55 p.m.) MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, and it was duly seconded, that the resolution concerning the Field Act which was received from the City of Santa Maria. be filed. The motion carried by majority voice; vote. Councilman Cooley and Rohra returned a.t 8:58 p, m. Councilman Worthington returned at 9:00 p.m.) Personnel Liaison Committee Re rt--- __ C �uncil ointed Offtcers' salaries and CitAssesso4 s ace MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Beabrs, that Council -appointed officer& salaries be reviewed once a year during the month of May in order that any changes may be included in the annual budget. The motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, and it was duly seconded, that a study by a Council committee be made of the possible abolishment of the City Assessor's office and consolidation of that office with the County Assessor's office. AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Comstock, to replace "a Council committee" to "the Finance Committee." The amendment carried by unanimous voice vote. 432 11i21/66 AMENDMENT: Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Debs, that the study is also to consider the method of assessing as compared between the city assessor's office and the county assessor's office. See Page 459 The amendment failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Beahrs, Debs, Flint Noes: Arnold, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher, Worthington. The motion as amended carried unanimously by voice vote, ABAG Report Mayor Dias reported that tine General Assembly of ABAG has en- dorsed the concept of regional government and had taken specific details under advisement. She announced that the adjourned meet- ing of the General Assembly would be held December 16, 1966 to consider and act upon details and proposed changes, and that the Executive Cornrnittee will meet on December 15, 1966. MOTION: Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Flint, that the prelimi- nary plan be referred to the Planning"Commission for their review. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Transportation Policy Committee Report City Manager Morgan referred to his November 18, 1966 letter re- garding Phase II of the proposed Santa Clara County Expressway Program. bengthy discussion followed concerning the cost of the County Ex- pressway Program to Palo Alto and the extent to which Palo Alto could expect to benefit from the program. MOTION: Councilman Sher moved, seconded by Pearson, that the City of Palo Alto petition the County of Santa Clara Board of Super- visors to ornit Palo Alto from the Phase II Expressway Program both from liabejity for bond debt and from participation in the pro- ceeds. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, and it was duly seconded, to continue discussion of the subject until the next regular meeting. (December 12, 1966) The motion to continue failed by majority voice vote. The motion to petition the Board of Supervisors then carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Beahrs, Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington Noes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs (The Council recessed from 10:21 to 10:30 p.m.) Old Trace Road, Project 64-4 City Manager Morgan referred to his report of November -9, 1966 concerning alternate street circulation patterns in the Old Trace Road area and suggested that the City Engineer's report and the alternate plans in it be referred to the Committee on Planning and Procedures for a detailed review. He added that should the Council adopt his suggestion, it would be the staff's intent to distribute a copy of the Engineer's report to each property owner involved also. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Rohrs, to refer the Engineer's report to the Planning and Procedures Cor rnittee and copies be distributed to property owners in accordance with the sug- gestion, of Mr. Morgan. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Report on Bureau of Reclamation - Resolution 3940 City Manager Morgan referred to his report of November 9, 1966 concerning an amendment to the contract with the Bureau- af Recla- mation for electric service. MOTION: Councilman Cooley introduced the following resolution and moved, second,e;i by Comstock, its adoption: Resolution 3940 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City ofPalo Alto Approving Amendments to Power Contract witit the Bureau of Reclamation." The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, 'tint, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher, Worthington Nones: None Charming Trunk Sewer Prolect65-5 - Resolution 3941 City Manager Morgan referred to his report of November 9, 1966 and recommended adoption of a resolution authorizing easement acquisitions. MOTION: Councilman Debs introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 434 11/21/66 Resolution 3941 entitled "Resolution of the__Cuoncil of the City of Palo Alto Finding and Determining that the Public Interest and Necessit , of Said City Require, for Public Use for Sanitary Sewers and Related Purpoaes, Certain Land Located in the City► of Palo Alto, County of Santa Clara, State of California (Charming Avenue Trunk Sewer, Project No. b5-5)." The motion was duly seconded and the resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher, Worthington Noes: None Oregon/.Bayshore Pedestrian Overt x owing �'ity Manager Morgan referred tc his report of November 9, 1966 and requested direction as to how the Council wished to proceed in connection with construction of a pedestrian overpass at Oregon/ Baysh cre. MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Beahrs, to direct the staff to request the County of Santa Clara to participate in the construction of the proposed overcrossing. AMENDMENT: Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Beahrs, an amend- ment that the staff be authorized to investigate both County and federal participation in the construction of the overcrossing. Discussion followed concerning the possibility of obtaining such funds and the delay which night be involved even if the City could success- fully do so. Mr. Charles Phillips, 3408 Cork Oak Way, of SAFE Committee, asked the Council to approve whatever motion is necessary to pro- vide for an engineering design and to finance it through the General Fund. The amendment to investigate County or federal participation then failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington The motion to request the County to participate then failed on the follovring roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint. Pearson, Rohrs, Sher, Worthington MOTION: Councilman Debs moved, and it was duly seconded, that the Council direct the staff to prepare a contract with the engineer- ing firm and return the contract to Council by the first meeting in December. (December 12, 1966) The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, C�mstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher, Worthington Noes: Flint Adjournm nt MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Arnold, to adjourn. AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, and it was duly seconded, to adjourn to November 28, 1966. The amendment carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Dells, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington Noes: Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs The motion to adjourn as amended failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley - D;� p ' tin;, Pearson, Rohrs, Noes: Gs�rnstocic, �eo�,-�a�Y,--r- - Sher, Worthington - (Councilman Beahrs left the Chambers at 11:17 pe m. and did not return) Alleged Public Nuisance, 4127 El Camino Real City Manager Morgan referred to his report of November 10, 1966 concerning the status of the alleged public nuisance at 4127 El Camino Real and asked twat the report be filed, stating that the area would be kept under surveillance in the future. MOTION: Councilman Sher moved, seconded by Arnold, to file the report. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 436 11/21/66 San Mateo -Santa Clara County Boundary 1ne Boulevard and Page Mifi Road ■.�. a mp.cww+wr City Manager Morgan referred to his report of November 9 regard- ing the possible realignment of the San Mateo -Santa Clara County Boundary in the vicinity of Skyline Boulevard and Page Mill Road. MOTION: Councilman Sher moved, seconded by Arnold, to file the report. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mutual Police Aid A reexnent - Mountain View City Manager Morgan referred to his report of November 9, 1966 attaching a proposed police aid agreement with the City of Mountain View and recommended that the Council authorize the Mayon to exe- cute the agreement on behalf of the city. MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Debs, that the Mayo.,. be authorized to execute the mutual police aid agreement with the City of Mountain View on behalf of the City. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Baxldera Drive City Manager Morgan referred to his report of November 2, 1966 concerning the possible extension of Bandera Drive and reporting no objections from the Town of Los Altos Hills regarding the pro- posed abandonment of Bandera Drive as well as none from either the police or fire departments of Palo Alto. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Comstock, that the staff be directed to initiate abandonment proceedings in con- nection with Bandera Drive. The notion carried by unaxainnouus voice vote. Bid Proposals - Subatations A and H City Manager Morgan referred to his report of November 18, 1966 and requested permission to bring up an urgency matter. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Comstock, that the Council regard the matter of bid proposals in connection with equipment for Substations A and 1! as a matter of urgency and take up the subject at this time. The motion carried una.nimously by voice vote. 437 11/21/66 MOTION: Councilman Rohr• moved, seconded by Comstock, to authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts for equipment for Substations A and H as requewted by the City Manager in his re- port of November 18, 1966. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Ac4ourn►►nent - MOTION: Councilmen Arnold moved, seconded by Rohrs, to adjourn. AMENDMENT: Councilman Curnstock moved, seconded by Debs, an amendment to adjot.-rn to November 28, 1966. The amendment carried on majority voice vote. The motion to adjourn as amended failed on the following roll call vote: Ales: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Rol,rs Noes. Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher Worthington Claim for Damages - Julius Schiffinen City Attorney Michalski referred to hie letter of November 3, 1966 concerning the claim for damages in the amount of $18, 750 presented by Julius Schiffrnan for suffering in connection with an alleged in- operative signal system at the Palo Alto -Stanford liospit31 and recom- mended the claim be denied in its entirety. MOTION: Councilman Comstock rnuved, seconded by Rohrs, to deny the claim in its entirety in accordance with the rPeom,rno itiariry _.,E---- The motion carried by unanimous voice vote, with Councilman Flint abstaining. Claim for Darna es - Dov&las 5 City Attorney Michalski referred to his letter of November 4, 1966 concerning the lours for da metes in the amount of $76. 57 presented by Douglas Su3g in connection with charges to clear n sewer line and recommended the claim be denied in its entirety. MOTION: Councilman Cormstockftoved, secor, ed by Arnold, to deny the claim in its entirety in accordance with the recommendation of the City Attorney. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote, with Councilman Flint abs taining . Claim for Damages -Isadore G. Brazil City Attorney Michalski referred to his letter of November 8, 1966 concerning the claim foe damages in the amount of $100, 000 pre- sented by Isadore G. Brazil in connection with suffering incuz red as a result of surgery at Palo Alto -Stanford Hospital and recommended the claim be denied in its entirety. MOTION: Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Rohrs, to deny the elaien in its c.ntirety in accordance with the recommendation of the City Attorney. The motion carried by 1tranirnous voice vote, with Councilman Flint abstaining. Parkland and Trails in Subdivisions Councilman Pearson zequested perrn::ssion to consider the next two items on t:ie agenda together. There were no objections. MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, and it was duty seconded, that the Planning Commission study the possibility of adoption of an ordinance requiring a subdivider to dedicate parklands it his sub- division and also that the Planning Commission study the possibility of an ordinance requiring a subdivider to dedicate trails in his sub- division or in lieu taxes. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Clemo Art,nue 11mproversseat Project Councilman Pearson moved that the matter of the Ciemo Avenue Im- ---grovGD et- roject-be referred to the Piazzting-and Procedu. es-C-om- rnittee and the representative of the PTA of Loma Vista Elementary School be invited to stpeak. Mayo.• bias stated that when the Clerno Avenue project had been be- fore the Council recently, one of the spokesmen was the representa- tive of the Loma Vista homeowners group and suggested that group might be included in the motion as well as the PTA. Councilman Pearson expanded her motion to include the representative of the homeowners group being invited also. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Ordinance - Unfinished Ajendas MOTION: Mayor Dias introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Rob.rs, its approval for first reading: 439 11/21/66 "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 2. 104 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Providing for the Manner of Handling Unfinished Business." The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Clerno Avenue Improvement Project Councilman Arnold stated that he would withdraw his agenda item concerning Clemo Avenue Improvement Project in view of the action already taken this evening. Gas Detectors MOTION: Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Comstock, that the st . be directed to study possible requirernent of natural gas de- tectorr in places of public gathering, with the report to be submitted to the Planning and Procedures Committee. AMENDMENT: Councilman Sher moved, and it was duly seconded, to replace "Planning and Procedures" with "Finance," The amendment carried by unanimous voice vote. Councilman Debs requested that "natural" be changed to "methane" in his motion. There were no objections. The motion as amended carried by majority voice vote. Santa Clara Count r! ha se m Councilman Sher stated that he would withdraw hint agenda item con- cerning Phase II of the Expressway Pre; :.gym. in view of the action __-- already taken this evening. Luncheon Session Its+ rt 7W RJ�lI'fAI�Rr'�f11�Dd1 MOTION: Councilman Sher :moved, seconded by Debs, to hear an oral report from City Manager Morgan concerning the discussion of all matters considered at the luncheon SeFfiOLA held on November 8, 1966. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mr. Morgan reported that the oubjects included in the general dis- cussion concerned the status and plans regarding Old Trace Road, the El Carmelo School explosion, City administration and sewage disposal. He replied to questions irons Council members concern- ing details of points covered in the discussion. Council Procedure MOTION: Councilman Worthington introduced the following ordirance and moved, seconded by Sher, its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 2. 103 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Relative to Items of New Business." The ordinance failed on the following roll call vote (seven votes required): Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington Noes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs MOTION: Councilman Sher introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Flint, its adoption: "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Resolution 3864 Adopted January 10, 1966 Adopting Policy Guidelines for Council Procedure by Adding item (h) Thereto Relating to Points of Order," The resolution failed on the following roll call vote (seven votes required): Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington Noes: Cooley, Dias, Rohrs Abstained: At.. -)1d MOTION: Councilman Sher introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption: "Resolution or -the -Council of the City of Pain Aito Amending Resolution 3864 Adopted January 10, 1966 Adopting Policy Guidelines for Council Procedure by Adding Item (h) Thereto Relating to Discussion Following Motions." The resolution failed on the following roll call vote (seven votes required): Ayes: Comstock. Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington Noes: Cooley, Dias, Rohrs Abstained: Arnold. Adjournment: MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Rohrs, to adjourn to 7:30 p. m. on November 28, 1966. The motion failed on the follow - roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Cooley, Rohrs Noes Comstock, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington Urban Transportation Pl i annn Conference _.. ..� _. ..01111111.6 7 Councilman Flint requested approval of his attendance at the Urban Transportation Planning Conference held in Los Angeles during October. MOTION: Councilman Rohrs moved, seconded by Pearson, to approve Councilman Flint's attendance at the Conference. The motion carried by majority voice vote with Councilman Flint abstaining. Automatic Vote Indicator �ment ��r 1W L_ lrenlSlW�i�AL��Yi��Yi IFINq iR0b11 f /dsew!' Councilman Arnold stated that since the City of Sunnyvale has auto- matic vote indicator equipment, he would suggest that the Mayor V and the City Manager telephone their counterparts in that city to ask for their comments concerning its use, and report back to the Council any information they may be able to obtain. Mayor Dias and Mr. Morgan agreed to do so. Adjournment MOTION: Councilman Rohrs moved, and it was duly seconded, to adjourn to Novernber 28, 1966. The motion was defeated by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Cooley, Rohrs Noes: Comstock, Debi, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington (Councilman Rohrs left the Chambers at_a2:25__ p._ rn.- ar$-did not return) Written Communications Letter from Santa Clara Count Executive, Howard W. Camper, re proposed establishment of a County housing authority. MOTION: Councilman Sher moved, seconded by Debs, to reply to the letter reaffirming the Council's previous stand as re- flected in Resolution 3927. AMENDMENT: Councilman Arnold moved, and it vva3 duly seconded, an amendment sating that the City of Palo Alto is interested in the County's having a program provided it doesn't cost the City any money. The amendment failed on majority voice vote. The motion carried on majority voice vote. 442 11/21/66 Letter from M. F. Rolih, Executive Officer, Local Agency Formation Commission, San Mateo County, concerning Palo Alto representation at LAFCO meetings. MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Arnold, that the Mayor be requested to respond to the letter informing Mr. Rolih that the City of Palo has had observers at the LAFCO meetings and will continue to do so. Dorothy Paulson, President, Bayshore Businessmen's Better - mT_nt A,3 C:, :sags;:, � ;A�, r ee ueating Palo Alto -to- app iiii4 a. representative to the LAFCO meetings. William Flatley, 228 0' Connor, Menlo Park, spoke in favor of the appointment of a Palo Alto representative to LAFCO. AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Worthington, that a participating member be sent to the meet- ings rather than an observer. The amt. __anent carried on the following roll call vote: Comstock, Flint, Pearson Sher, Worthington Noes: Arnold, Cooley, Debs, Dias Mayor Dias asked whether it was the intention of the Council that the participating representative be a member of the staff or a councilman. Councilman Comstock stated he believed the intention of the remotion was that the representative would be a councilman,and Councilmen Pearson and Worthington agreed that had been their intent. AMENDMENT: Councilman Arnold moved that the Mayor ap- point Councilman Debs as the delegate and Councilman Sher as the alternate. --- _ The motion failed for lack of a second. AMENDMENT: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Worthington, that the Mayor appoint Councilman Worthington as the delegate and Councilman Pearson as the alternate, The amendment failed on majority voice vote. AMENDMENT: Councilman Arnold moved that the Mayor ap- point Councilman Comstock as the delegate and Councilman Flint as the alternate. The motion failed for lack of a second. AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Flint, that the Mayor appoint Councilman Arnold as the delegate and Cotuiciirnan Cooley as the alternate. The motion failed on majority voice. vote. 443 11/21/66 MOTION: Councilman Sher moved the previous question. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: (requires 2/3, or six, votes) Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington Noes: Arnold, Cooley Th motion- t- -ply to M. i ii Palo aa�r.- saav aavu to reply Mr. Rvixil informing him that :C ala Alto will have a councilman serving as a participating member at the San Mateo County LAFCO meetings carried on the follow- ing roll call vote. Ayes: Comstock, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington Noes: Arnold, Cooley, Debs, Dias Letter from Miss Lucy Evans, regarding the duck pond MOTION: Councilman Sher moved, seconded by Cooley, to refer the letter to the staff with the request that the points brought out in the first two parts of Miss Evans' letter be re- flected under "preparation" in the Yacht Harbor Lease. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Adjournment There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 12:58 a. m. APPROVED: Frances K. Dias Mayor See Page 459