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City Hall
Palo Alto; California
October 25, 1965
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The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in an adjourned
meeting from October 4, 1965. Mayor Arnold convened the meeting
at 7:34 p.m.
Present: Arnold; Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs. Dias,
Flint, Peai son, Rohrs, Rus, Sher, Woodward,
and Worthington.
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Mayor Arnold welcomed Girl Scout Troop No. 594 from Terman Ju-
nior High School and their leader, Mrs. Bake.
Council Stardin- Committee Procedure
Col :_ iirnan Dias referred to the minutes of the Committee on Finance
of August 12, 1965, the third paragraph, which states: "Mr. Debs felt
it was not only the duty of the Corm-nittee to review subjects as they
are referred by the Council, but to concern itself with any aspect of
the financirl management of the City when it appeared that a review
might be indicated." She then quoted Sec. 2. 122, paragraph 4 of the
"Committee Procedural Rules" of the Palo Alto Municipal Code which
states: "Referrals to committee shall be made by the Council.. Items
may be withdrawn from the committee and taken up for consideration
by the Council at any Council meeting with the consent of a majority of
the Council." Councilman Dias requested clarification of the rules of
procedure for the Council Standing Committees, as they relate to re-
ferring items to a committee.
After discussion, Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded; by Woodward,
that all Standing Committees shall operate within their charges on
items specifically referred to them and that in the event of any ques-
tion on the limit of the charge, the committee will refer the request
back to the Council for interpretation or clarification of their charge.
In answer to query, Councilman Beahrs replied it was a sense motion
and if there were any questions, it would be up to the members of the
Standing Committee to refer the question back to the Council.
After further discussion, Councilman Worthington moved to table the
matter. The motion was seconded by Flint and lost on the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington.
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohre, Rue,
Woodward.
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Councilman Ccrnstcc.'.- moved, seconded by Flint, that the Council re-
fer the matter tc the. Committee cn Planning and Procedures. T h e
motion carried cn the follow ng loll call vcte:
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" r nol.i Cot -.'y, Dross, Dias, Flint,
Pe 'nson, Sher. Worthington.
Noes: Beahrs, Rus, Woodward.
Hotel. Tax and Cigar et Tax
On motion of Comstock, seconded by Beahrs, and carried on a ma-
jority voice vote, the Council cont:n:.ed to the next regular meeting
the request of Councilman Comstock to refer- consideration of the ho-
tel tax and cigaret ta" to the Finance Committee.
Distribution and Printing of
amber of Commute Brochu: e
On motion of Arnold, seconded by Beahrs, and carried on a majority
voice vote, the Cc;yncil continued the matter to the next regular meet-
ing of staff study of the feasibility of the City taking over the brochure
printing and distribution activities now handled by the Chamber of
Commerce.
Gene•ra1 Plan
Councilman Flint thanked the Chairman of the Planning Commission
for his memoraLidum, dated October 20, 1965, which outlined the
schedule of work for the Planning Commission. He moved that the
Planning Commission review the goals.lnd objectives of the General
Plan before any comprehensive review is taken; and that this review
start as s6 n as possible.
Chariman Stromquist of the Planning Commission indicated he set
the order of priory within the review of the General Plan becauee
he felt the Commission should get the data they need to use and then
work on the goals and objective4.
After discussion, the motion lost on the following rol' call vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint.
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley: Dias, Pearson, Rohrs,
Rus, Sher, Woodward, Worthington.
Amarillo Park
Councilman Flint requested an explanation from the staff on the seem-
ing delay in developing Amarillo Park,
As3istant City Manager Morgan placed a map or the Council cha)liber
wall depicting Amarillo Park. The City Manager reviewed Mr. Mor-
gan's memorandum to the Council dated September 17, 1965, which
reviewed the time schedule for the development of the park. Mr. Keith-
cy de.atea that to keep costs down, City employees were to be utilized
to work on Amarillo Park, but that the Public Works Department had
been directed to give first priority to opening Foothills Park on sched-
ule.
Councilman Flint moved that Amarillo Park be planted if at all possi-
ble within the next month and the balance of the work be expedited.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Vice Mayor Debs moved, seconded by Flint, t'iat the ,staff be directed
to come back to the next meeting and send out in the packet a plot plan
for the park and a map and schedule of the proposed planting.
Councilman Dias moved, seconded by Rohrs, that the matter be tabled.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Woodward.
Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington,
Property at California Avenue
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APIPMEMOMOIliarn
The Council received a letter dated September 24, 1965 from the Palo
Alto Transfer and Storage Company which requested a meeting with a
committee selected by the Council to discuss the advantages to t h e
City and to Palo Alto Transfer and Storage Company if the City a c -
quired the use of the 30, 000 square feet of land which they own at Cal-
ifornia Avenue and Park Boulevard.
Mayor Arrold suggested he could reply and advise thern the Council
was in the process of studying this area as a possible site for a Pub-
lic Safety facility and that the Council would keep the company fully
informed.
Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Rus, and carried unanimous-
ly, that the letter be filed.
Street Department
The Council received a letter dated September 25, 1965 from James
Armstrong, 1013 Seymour Lane, Menlo Park, commending the Street
Department and other City departments. Upon request, the City.
Manager read the letter aloud.
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Adjournment
On motion of Arnold, seconded by Rohrs and carried, unanimously, the
Coun.ii• adjourned the meeting of October 4, -1965 at 8:32 p.m.. Monday
October 25, 1965.
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in a regular
meeting. The meeting was convened by Mayor Arnold at 8:33 p.m.,
Monday, October 25, 1965.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias,
Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Rus, Sher, Woodward
and Worthington.
Absent: Ncne.
Appro-ial_ of Minute s
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Mayor Arnold called attention to the memorandum to the Council
dated October 18, 196.'i, .'r,)m the City Clerk, regarding certain cler-
ical errors in the minute; of October 4 and moved the minutes be
changed accordingly.
Councilman Pearson called attention to the last roil ca11 on page 504
of the minutes of September 2?", and requested that her vote be changed
from "no" to "aye;" With these corrections, the minutes of Septem-
ber 27 and October 4, 1965 were approved as distributed.
Alma Street Annexation
Mayor Arnold announced this as the time and piste set for the hear-
ing of objections and protests to the "Alma Street Annexation,"; that
notice of this hearing bad been given aa provided by law and that the
affid it of publication and trailing are on file in the Office of the City
Cle` The City Clerk advised that no written protests had been filed.
c nearing was declared open. When no one came forward,
c hearing was declared closed.
Lrnen Coo'y and Woodward were not present for the vote on
the foiowing resolution.)
Councilman Dias intro,'uced Resolution No. 3849 entitled "Resolution
of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Finding and Declaring that A
Majority Protest Has Not Been Made to the Annexation of Certain. Un-
inhabited Territory Known as Alma Street Annexation to the City of
Palo Alto" and moved its a ioptior.. The motion was seconded by
Beahrs and carried unanimously on a voice vote.
(Councilmen Cooley and Woodward returned at this time.)
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Councilman Dias introduced Ordinance No. 2259 entitled "Ordinance
of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving the Annexation of
Certain Uninhabited -Territory Designated as 'Alma Stz eet Annexation'
to the City of Palo Alto" and, since the ordinance is subject to the ex-
ceptiou set forth in Section 2. 158 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
moved its immediate adoption. The motion was seconded by. *tus.
In response to question, the City Manager referred to -the memoran-
dum to the Council dated September 10, 1965, which provided detailed
information on the background of the proposed annexation. After
further discussion, the ordinance was passed on the following unani-
mous roll call vote;
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Deos, Dias,
Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Rus, Sher, Woodward,
Worthington.
Noes: None.
The Planning Commission transmitted Resolution No. 23 unanimously
recommending :hat the property within the Alma Street annexation be
zoned R -1:B -8:A. Vice Mayor Debs introduced an ordinance entitled
"Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section
3.02 of Ordinance No. 1324, the' Zoning Ordinance, Establishing the
Zoning of Certain Property Known as 'Alma Street Annexation' a s
R -1:13-8:A'.' and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by
Dias and carried unanimously.
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended adoption of an
ordinance establishing Fire Zone No. 3 for the property within the
Alma Street annexation. Councilman Beahrs introduced an ordinance
entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending
the Official Fire Zone Map of the City of Palo Alto, California (Sec-
tion 1601 of the Uniform Building Code) by Establishing Fire Zone 3
for the PrQper;y Known as 'Alma Street Annexation"! and moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Rus and carried unanimously
on a voice vote.
Final Subdivision Map - 360 Everett Avenue
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Final Sub-
division Map of a sixteen (16) unit condominium at 360 Everett Avenue
(Owner and subdivider: Everett House, a California Corporation;
Engineer: Faber Tan).
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The .Planning Office;- reviewed the change in ownership. Councilman
Rohrs introduced Resolution No. 3850 entitled "Resolution of the Coun-
cil of the City of Palo Alto Approving the -Final Subdivision Map of
'Everett House (Condominium Project) at 360 Everett Avenue" and
moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Woodward, and after
discussion, the resolution was passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Amendment to the Zonin Ordinance
egar ing aso �.ne ervice tations
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the adoption of
the proposed amendment of the Zoning Ordinance, .Article 11, C -2,
Central Business District Regulations to add to Section 11.03, Uses
Requiring Use Permits as Provided in Article 23, as follows:
"(c) Gasoline service stations located within any enclosed
automobile parking structure having a capacity of at
least 100 off-street parking spaces. Such stations
shall be designed to provide a service to automobiles
using the parking structure, and shall not have a
direct exposure to any public street or right-of-way."
On motion of Pearson, seconded by Debs and cai.ziecl unanimously, the
Council continued the matter to the next rneeting.
Lot Division - 2418 and 2460 Park Boulevard (t=5-LD-23)
The Planning Commission recommended denial of the appeal of David
H. L. Tseng and Hsiao-lan Lee Tseng for a subdivision of less than five
lots for a portion of Lots 14 and 15, Paul Survey, otherwise known as
2418 and 2460 Park Boulevard.
The Planning Officer referred to the map mounted on the Council ch'm-
ber wall and described the lot split which would create a rear lot with
access to an alley. .
The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak but no one
came forward.
On motion of Beaters, seconded by Dias and carried unanimously, the
Council denied the appeal of David H. L. Tseng and Hsiao-lan Lee
Tseng.
Capital Improvement Program
The Planning Commission reported they had reviewed the_ ]465-70
Capital improvements Program and determined it is in conformity to
the General Plain.: or ibat the General Plan is not pertinent, with the
following excepti ' ns
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Civic Center Complex (Downtown
NOT in conformity with the General Plan. The Planning
Commission will hold a public hearing on this matter in Olt:
near future.
Cultural Facilities (Newell Road)
A determination as to the desirability of a cultural center on
this particular site must depend upon a resolution of the Civic
Center item.
Downtown Parks
In conformity with the General Plan but the Planning Com-
mission feels the sites as outlined are inadequate. The Plan-
ning Commission requests the Council to forebear• on selec-
tion of sites until the Planning Commission has had an oppor-
tunity to review alternative sites and proposals not specifically
contemplated by the General Plan and reported in the staff re-
port titled "Park Study - Downtown Area and Environs."
Park Property "for additional land in the foothills"
In conformity with the General Plan. The acreage taken from
the area designated for residential use may decrease gross
density in the General Plan.
Rinconada Park
Inasmuch as the disposal of the adjacent parcels has been sub-
mitted to the Planning Commission for its consideration, the
Planning Commission makes no statement on this item as to
its conformity to the General Plan at this time.
Clark Park Improvements
The acquisition of this park is not in accordance with the Gen-
eral Plan inasmuch as it is too far off -center from the popu----
lation to be served to fulfill thC. function of the park contem-
plated by the General Plan for this area.
Water Utility Pro ram, .?:lectric Utility Program, Gas Utility
Program, Refuse Utilit Pro jram, Sewer Utility Program:
On the assumption that these programs are based on the Gen-
eral Plan, they are in conformity.
Baylands Fire Station
Not in conformity with the General Plan.
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Park Property "near the San Antonio and Alma Intersecticn"
Not in conformity with the General Plan.
Bayiands Athletic Center
Not in conformity with the General Plan.
Chairman Stromquist of the PlantAng Commission reviewed the work
of the Planning Commission and answered questions from the Council.
Councilman Flint referred to nacre 7 of the m.ri�ites of the
Commission of October 13, 1965 and questioned why the Commission
took the position that certain of those itf ms were not pertinent to the
General Plan,. He moved, seconded by Pear Son, that the following
projects be returned to the Planning Commission for their reconsid-
eration as to their being pertinent to the General Plan:
Miranda Avenue Improvement Project
East Bayshore Frontage Road Improvements
West Bayshore Frontage Road Improvements
Bryant-Matadero Creek Bridge
El Camino-Emba: cadero Intersection Improvements
Willow Road -El Camino -Palo Alto A•aenue
Arastradera Road Improvements - West of Hillview Avenue
Arastradero Road Improvements - West of Page Mill Road
West Bayshore Frontage Road
University Avenue -E1 Camino Real Intersection
Churchill Avenue Railroad Grade Sepal ation
Councilman Cooley moved a substitute motion that the Council accept
the report of the Planning Commission as presented. Mayor Arnold
ruled the substitute motion out of order.
A discussion followed on whether- the ---items Were -nonconforming or
61\01,11.0.6. r'.iiica.tt to the GCilc.; 42..1 -Plan.-
The Flint motion lost on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson.
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Sher,
Woodward, Worthington.
Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Rohrs, that the City Council
accept the report of the Planning Commission as presented. After
lengthy discussion, the motion carried on the following roll call vote
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Sher,
Woodward, Worthington.
Comstock, Del:$, Flint, Pearson.
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Councilman Dias moved that specific. items in the report be referred
to the appropriate, standing comtnittees: Committee on Public Works
and the Committee 't.n Finance. The motion was seconded by Rus and
carried unanimously on a voice vote.
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Downtown Parks
Councilman Rohrs, as Chairman of the Committee on Public Works,
reported that the committee unanimously recommended two parkettes
in the downtown area: one north of Lytton Avenue, or, if it was at all
possible, combine them into one in the center of the general area; to
have two parkettes in the commercial area; and to have a__nark in the
area south of Channing, between Channing and Ernbarcadero Road. He
suggested that inasmuch as the. Planning Commission had a different
viewpoint, this item be withheld from direct recommendation to the
Council.
Councilman F'ohrs moved, seconded by Comstock and carried unani-
mously on a voice vote, that the m atter be continued in the Committee
on Public Works.
Mitchell Park
Councilman Rohrs, speaking as Chairman of the Committee on Public
Works, reported the committee's unanimous recommendation to the
Council that the property presently for sale, known as 3850 Middle-
field Road, be acquired for an addition to Mitchell Park.
On motion of Rohrs, seconded by Pearson and carried unanimously,
the matter was referred to the Committee on- Finance.
Councilman Reahrs moved, seconded by Rohrs and carried unanimous-
ly, that the matter of an addition to Mitchell Park be referred to the
Planning Commission.
(The Council recessed at 9:22 p.m. and reconvened at 9:35 p. m. )
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Re rt of the Citizens Advisory
orn:ni.tee on'the Bajlanda
Mayor Arnold pointed out the Report of the Citizens Advisory Com-
mittee on the Baylands was another example of the series of citizens
committee reports which have been very helpful to the staff and to
the Council over the years; and that the work done by these citizens
has been of great importance to the City. He personally thanked the
Chairman of the Baylands Citizens Committee, Mr, John Santana,
for the many hours and the intelligent effort that went. into the report.
Mr. John Saata►na answered questions from the Council.
Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Debs, that the report be re-
ferred to the Committee on Public Works and to the Planning Commis-
sion; and that the Committee on Finance review any recommendations
for financ'al expenditures. After a short discussion, the motion car-
ried unanimously.
Baylands - General Plan
Asommilimmumisammusi
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended amending por -
tions of the General Plan relating to the Baylands as follows:
(1)
that the Bayfront Freeway be deleted and that the Council take a
strong stand make their reasons available to the public and
to the Highway Department to why they a�� �.l+ii1 ..a:�a.:sue as they do not want this Free-
way:
(2) that certain areas be designated as:
(a) marshlands area,
(b) marina. area,
(c) Reserved fo.- Park or Open Space Recreational uses,
(d) Refuse Disposal - Golf Cc.urse;
(3) that a new road be indicated from an extension of San Antonio
Road to Embarcadero Road.
Vice Mayor Debs suggested separating the recommendations into three
motions. He moved that the Council reaffirm its stand uz ging "deletion
of the Bayfront Freeway; that the staff prepare a letter for Council ap-
proval, which takes a strong stand and makes the reasons available to
the public and to the Highway Department, and also to the legislators
of our area, as to why the Council does not want the Freeway.
Councilman Flint moved an arnendment to direct that the staff should
also notify the County. The Vice Mayor stated he would incorporate
the amendment into his motion. The City Attcrney advised that a res-
olution should be prepared implementing this particular action; and
that the resolution should be limited to deleting the Bayfront Freeway
from the General Plan.
After restating the motion .to include the staff preparation of a resolu-
tion, the motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Pearson moved that the second recommendation of the
Planning Commission be referred to the Committee on Public Works.
The motion was seconded by Flint and after discussion carried unani-
mously on a voice vote.
Councilman Sher moved that the third recomrnfrrition of th.e Planning
Commission be referred to the Committee on Planning and Procedure.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously on a ,voice vote.
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Ordinance Relative to Re aired
Council Votes on ertain Matters
Councilman i)ias introduced Ordinance N6. 2260 entitled "Ordinance
of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Sections 2. 201, 2. 202,
2. 203 and 2. 204 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Relative to Required
Council. Votes on Certain Matters" which was accepted for first read-
ing September 27, 1965, and moved its adoption. The motion was sec-
onded by Rus and carried unanimously on a voice vote.
Zoninf for the El Camino-Maybell Annexation
Councilman Dias introduced Ordinance No. 2261 entitled "Ordinance
of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Sections 3:-02 of Or-
dinance 1324, the Zoning Ordinance, Establishing the Zoning of Cer-
tain Property Known as the 'El Camino-Maybell Annexation' as C -3:S,
R-5 and R-1," which was accepted for first reading September 27, 1965,
and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Rus and after
discussion the ordinance was passed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus,
Woodward, Worthington,
Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher.
Fire Zone Eetablished for El Camino -Ma bell Annexation
Councilman Dias introduced Ordinance No. 2262 entitled "Ordinance
of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending the Official Fire Zone
Map of the City of Palo Alto (Section 1601 of the Uniform Building
Code) by Establishing Fire Zones 2 and 3 for the El Camino-Maybell
Annexation," which was introduced for first reading September 2',
1965, and Moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Rus -and
the ordinance was passed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Pearscn, Rohrs,
Rus, Sher, Woodward, Worthington.
Noes: Comstr;k, Debs, Flint.
Setbacks Established for El Camino -Ma bell Annexation
Councilman Dias introduced Ordinance No. 2263 entitled "Ordinance
of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Ordinance No. 1896,
the Setback Ordinance, by Establishing Setbacks on El Camino Real
and Maybell Avenue for the El Camino-Maybell Annexation," which
was introduced for first reading September 27, 1965, and moved ita
adoption, The motion was seconded by Rus and carried on the follow-
ingroll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Sher,
Woodward, Worthington.
Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson.
Master Mutual Aid A reement
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The City Manager referred to his memorandum to the Council dated
October 21, 1965, wherein he recommended that the City Council di-
rect the staff to attempt to negotiate mutual police aid agreements on
an individual basis rather than adopt the amendment to the Master
Mutual Aid Agreement prepared by the Santa Clara County Inter -City
Council.
Councilman Woodward moved, seconded by Cooley, the staff recom-
mendation.
After discussion, Councilman Sher :roved that the matter be referred
to the Committee on Planning and Procedures, The motion was duly
seconded and, after a si_3rt discussion, lost on the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington.
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, D:as, Rohrs, Rus, Woodward.
A discussion followed on the Master Mutual Aid agreement adopted by
the Council in 1950 which covers "extreme emergency" situations;
and the individual agreements which Palo Alto has with seven neigh-
boring jurisdictions f o r "day-to-day" mutual aid relating to fire ser-
vices only.
Mayor Arnold .restated the motion on the floor which was to direct the
staff to negotiate mutual police aid agreements on an individual basis
with the pertinent jurisdictions (Los Altos, Menlo Park, Mountain
View, Stanford University, Santa_ Clara County Sheriff's Department
and San Mateo County Sheriff's Department), and return them for
Council approval.
Vice Mayor Debs moved an amendment that the list of proposed mu-
tual aid cities and jurisdictions be provided to the Council at the ear-
liest possible opportunity. The Mayor ruled the amendment out of
order as_ being contemplated in the main motion. The Vice Mayor ap-
pealed the decision of the Chair and the Chair's ruling was sustained
by a majority voice vote.
After further discussion, Councilman Beahrs moved the -_previous=
question. The motion was duly seconded and carried on a two-thirds
majority show -of -hands vote.
,The Woodward motion , then carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes:: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, D;as. Pearson, Rohrs, Rus,
Woodward, Worthington.
Noes: Comstock, Debt,. Flint, Sher.
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Gasoline Tax Programs
On motion of Beahrs, seconded by Rue and carried unanimously, the
report on gasoline tax programs was continued to the next Council
meeting.
Abatement of Weeds
Councilman Dias introduced Resolution No. 3851 entitled "Resolution
of the Council of the City of Palo ;Alto Declaring Weeds to be a Nui-
sance" and moved its adopti"n. The motion w..s seconded by Rohrs
aru carried unanimously on a voice vnte.
Surplus Pro erty at 1265 Pine Street
and 14I t op uns venue
At the August 30, 1965 Council meeting, the City Manager was di-
rected to sell the two private homes at 1265 Pine Street and 1415
Hopkins Avenue. The Council had received a proposed resolution
declaring two parcels of real property surplus to the City's needs
and authorizing a public sale, as well as a copy of the bid proposal.
Councilman Cooley introduced a resolution entitled "Resolution of the
Council of the City of Palo Alto Declaring Two Parcels of Real Prop-
erty Surplus to the City's Needs and Authorizing Sale Thereof at a
Public Sale (Hopkins and Pine)" and moved its adoption. The motion
was seconded by Rohrs.
In response to query, the Assistant City Manager stated the prices
quoted in the bid proposal were lower than the prices paid for the
properties. A discuss*on followed on this and on the. Hated for the
proposed resolution.
Councilman Beahrs moved an amendment to the resolution, seconded
by Dias, to state that the properties as described will not be sold at any
figure less than the original acquisition cost to the City of Palo Alto.
The motion lost on the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes: Comstock, Debv, Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher, Worthington.
After further discussion, the main motion lost on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington.
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Woodward.
Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rua, Woodward.
Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Rus, that the Council rescind
its action of August 30 in which the staff was directed to sell the prop-
erties. The motion carried on the following roll cial vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrr , Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus, Woodward.
Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington.
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In response to questions on parliamentary procedure from Thomas
Lawrence, 1250 Parkinson, the City Attor,:ey clarified the procedure
followed by the Council.
Sewer and Storm Drainage Imprtvements
Councilman Rohrs moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the report on
the proposed application for Federal funds for sewer and storm drain-
age improvements be continued to the next Council meeting. The Vice
Mayor moved, seconded by Dias, that the matter be referred to the
Finance Committee. The Mayor ruled the motion to continue took
precedence, and the motion then carried unanimously on a voice vote.
Assistant City Clerk
In accordance with Section 2..201.8 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
the City Chrk requested approval of the appointment of Mrs. Kathleen
Simkins as Assistant City Clerk.
On motion of Debs, seconded by Comstock and carried unanimously,
the appointment of Mrs. Kathleen Simkins as Assistant City Clerk was
approved.
Mitchell Park Tennis Courts - Project 65-7
The Assistant City Manager reviewed the several courses of action
open to the Council as outlined in the memorandum to the Council da-
ted October 21, 1965. '(See minutes of September 27 and October 4,
1965.)
Councilman Beahrs introduced an ordinance entitled "Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving and Adopting a Plan for the
Construction of Teni s Courts in Mitchell Park, Project 65-7" and
moved its acceptance for first reafiing. The motion was duly eeconrleri
and a discussion followed.
Col. S. H. Webster, 1160 Bryant, speaking for the Palo Alto Tennis
Club, commented on the "lamentable condition of the tennis courts."
He said the Tennis Club would volunteer to serve on a committee with
the staff to draft a long-range plan in Palo Alto; that they felt the pres-
ent courts need "rehabilitation" before new courts were built. He
answered questions from the Council.
.After lengthy discussion, Councilman Flint moved that the matter be
referred to the Committee on Public Works. The motion died for lack
os a second.
The Beahrs motion carried on the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias,
Pearson, Rohr*, Rus, Sher, Woodward, Worthington.
Aloes: Flint.
Vice Mayor Debs moved that the matter of bids be referred to the
Committee on Public Works but the moth -n died for lack of a second.
After further discussion, Councilman Pearson moved that the Council
reject the bids. The motion was seconded by Debs and after discus-
sion the motion lost on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Debs, flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington.
Noes: Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus,
Woodward.
Councilman Woodward introduced Ordinance No. 2264 entitled "Ordi-
nance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Making an Additional Ap-
propriation in the Capita► Irnprovernent r aria. - Mitchell Park Tennis
Courts Project 65-7" and moved its immediate adoption (since it is
subject to the exception set forth in Section 2. 158 of the Palo Alto Mu-
nicipal Code). The motion was seconded by Rus and after discussion
carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus,
Sher, Woodward, Worthington.
Noes: Debs, Flint, Pearson.
Councilman ltus rnoved, seconded by Beahrs and carried unanimously,
that the Council accept the low bid of Kunz Paving Company cortingFnt
upon Ordinance No. 2252 (the Park Ordinance) becoming final.
Civic Center
Council received a memorandum dated September 30, 1965 which sub-
mitted the Architect's proposal for the alternate Civic Center -Public
Safety Building project.
Coumil, +an --Worthington asked several questions about the figures con -
taped in the letter from the architect; stated that his motion (as con-
tained in the minutes of -August 30, 1965,pp. 46Z-3) was carefully worded
to sr<cify the gross square feet as followed in the Ebasco report; and
that he omitted any reference in that motion to a library at this down-
town site.
Councilman Sher moved that the Council approve the contract with
the architect, Edward Durell Stoue, with amendments as follows:
change the figure "32, 250 gross square feet" in Item #1(b) to "27, 000
gross square feet"; to delete the first paragraph of Item #1(d); and
that Item #2(2) should be reduced from a fee of"$9, 500" to "$7, 500."
The: motion was seconded by Comstock and carried on a majority voice
vote.
—tC-oicilman Beahrs left the meeting at this time and did not return.
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Motion to Adjourn
Vice Mayor Debs moved, seconded by Cooley, that t}v meeting be ad-
journed to the next night. The motion lost on the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Cooley, Debs, Flint, Rohrs.
Noes: Arnold, Comstock, Dias, Pearson, Rus, Sher,
Woodward, Worthington.
Cultural Center
Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Dias, that a study be made by the
staff and reported to the Committee on Public Works, who would study
the foilcwing:
(1) Major improvements at the Community Theatre --in sala-
xies, budgets, facilities and equipment, increased staff,
organization and programming.
(2)
"Creation of a Cultural Activities Department" charged
with two responsibilities: (al to administer present city -
sponsored cultural activities, and (h) to develop plans
for a new performing arts center and its programming,.
(3) Construction of a new, adequately sized, fully equipped
performing arts center, and provision for partial subsidy
of the:? programming it would present.
After discussion, the Mayor separated his motion into three sections:
paragraphs (1) and .(3) to be referred to the Committee on Public
Works and Committee on Finance and paragraph (2) to be referred
to the Committee on Planning and Procedures.
Councilman- Flint -referred to -the letter from Dr. H. C: Lweng which
endorsed Mr. Flatley's suggestions for the Palo Alto Community The-
atre and its staff; and recommended the creation ofa separate de-
partment of cultural affairs; as well as a Citizens Advisory Committee
for Cultural Affairs. (Item No. 35 on the agenda).
William Flatiey, 225 O'Connor, Menlo Park,. speaking for the organ-
ization called "TAGS for PAPA" distributed two statements to the
Council which detailed the organization's motto: "Take a Giant Step
for Palo Alto's Performing Arts." -" These statements are on file in
the Office of the City Clerk.
Richard Stock, 3560 Bryant Street, community relations director of
United Palo Alfans,- rstat ed "UPP "-cdid notagree with Mr. Ftattey as the
performing arts could not be divorced from the fine arta___ ua tat td
that UPA reeornmP•+ ed ;a- m -Mayor's roposal be studied, as well
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as a committee study of the use of the present City Hall site for a
cultural center; the advisability of renovating the downtown libi=ary;
and that a unified cultural program be generated and presented, to the
Council.
After discussion, the motion referring the matter to various commit-
tees carried on a majority voice vote.
Motion to Adjourn
Councilman Rohrs moved, any it was duly seccaded, that the Council
adjourn to Tuesday, October 26, 1965, at 7:30 p.m.
Councilman Sher moved an amendment, seconded by Dias, to adjourn
to Monday, November 1, 1965, at 7:30 p. m. After discussion, the
motion and amendment were withdrawn.
(Councilman Woodward left the meeting at this time.)
Councilman Rus moved, seconded by Sher, that the meeting be ad-
journed. The motion carried at 12:02 a. m. on the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Pearson, Rohrs,
Rus, Sher, Worthington.
Noes: Debs, Flint.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
City Clerk