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