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City Hall
Palo Alto, California
November 8, 19(,5
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in a regular
meeting. Mayor Arnold convened the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, 'Cooley, Debs, Dias,
Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher, Worthington.
Absent: Rus, Woodward.
On motion of Rohrs, seconded by Debs and carried unanimously, the
minutes of October 25, 1965 were approved as distributed.
Weed Abatement
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Mayor Arnold announced that this was the time and place set for a
hearing from all property owners having arty objections to the pro-
posed destruction or removal of weeds; that notice of this hearing
had been given as required by law and the affidavit of publication
was on file with the City Clerk. The public hearing was declared
open and the audience invited to present their views. When no one
came forward, the public hearing was declared closed.
Councilman Rohrs introduced Resolution No. 3852 entitled "Resolu-
tion of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Ordering Weed Nuisance
Abated" and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Beahrs
and the resolution was passed unanimously.
Awards of Merit from the
National Safety Counccill
The City-at_nag r introduced - Nielson,
-_.ay..,s..r MauagCr Mr. Royal A. N=�'-- Assistant Man-
aging Director of the California Traffic Safety Foundation.
Mr. Nielson presented an Outstanding Achievernent Award from the
International Association of Chiefs of Police to Police Chief Hydie.
He stated that Palo Alto was evaluated along with 120 other cities in
the United States in the a population category of 50, 0(i0 - 100, 000, and
reviewed the various categories which are evaluated in the traffic
supervision control award.
Mr. Nielson presented to the City Manager the 1964 National Safety
Council Award or Morit for commendable performance in accident
prevention program activities. He stated that in order to receive
the award, a City rnune he outstend.ing in its police activity, its traf-
fic engineering and in seven 3ther sections of the inventory.
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At the conclusion of the presentation, Councilman Flint wished to
question Mr. Nielson. The Mayor ruled the requo,st out of order,
and was upheld on a majority voice vote.
Intersection at Pa a Mill
an E amino Real
Councilman Rohrs stated the Committee on Public Works met on No-
vember 1, 1965 and heard testimony from Messrs. Greene and Har-
din of the State Division of Highways, and Mr. Pott from the County
Department of Public Works, regarding proposed plans for the im-
provement of the intersection of Page Mill and El Camino Real. On
behalf of the committee, he moved, seconded by Debs, the allocation
of funds for left -turn signals at this intersection.
Councilman Pearson had distributed a statement to the Council, staff
and press, outlining her reasons for advocating the additional signal-
ization.
There was a lengthy discussion with the City Traffic Engineer on the
traffic problems at the intersection, the need for additional signals,
and what kind of signalization would move the traffic most efficiently.
Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Dias, that the matter be re-
ferred to the staff for recommendation back to the Council. The mo-
tion lost on the following roll call:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs.
Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington.
After discussion, Councilman Dias moved that the matter be sent to
the Finance Committee for recommendation and setting of priorities.
The motion was seconded by Eeahrs but lost on the following roll call
vote:
a ....: w ... it :aeahrrs, -Cooley iDias - Rohrs.
rasa+vsasi- � s
Noes: Cc.Tnstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson; Sher, Worthington.
After discussion Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Dias, that
the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Wor'ss for consul-
tation with the staff and State authorities and reported to the Council.
Mayor .Arnold noted that since El Camino Real is a State highway and
the signals are controlled by them, the Council could only request a
study as the State would determine what actual changes would be made.
The motion lost on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Dias, Rohrs.
Noes: Comstock, Cooley. Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher,
Worthington.
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see p.46
Councilman Pearson restated the main motion as follows: that the
Council approve left -turn signals in principle and that the Council ask
the staff for cost estimates. Councilman Sher moved an amendment
that the Councii communicate this expredsion of principle to the State
for their study a,:nd comment. Councilman Pearson said she would in-
corporate the amendment into the motion. The motion was seconded
by Debs and carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Flint, Pearson,
Rohrs, Sher, Worthington.
Noes: Beahrs, Dias.
Councilman Rohr', as chairman of the Committee on Public Works,
rnoved the committee recommendation that the question of an under-
pass or overpass at the intersection of Page Mill and El. Camino Real
be held in abeyance until the City and County could determine the im-
pact on traffic of the completion of the Junipero Serra Freeway and
Foothill Expressway; and, in any event, until the second phase of the
County expressway bond program.
Councilman Pearson read a statement dated November 8, 1965, which
outlined her rea3ons for supporting this motion.
After discussion, Councilman Comstock moved the previous question.
The motion was seconded by Beahrs and carried on a two-thirds show -
of -hands vote.
The motion then carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher,
Worthington.
Noes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs.
-Budgetary Procedure
Vi :e Mayor Debs, as chairman of the Committee on Finance, moved,
seconded by Comstock, the unanimous recommendation of the commit-
tee that the Council adopt Resolution No. 3853 entitled "Resolution of
the Cotcil of the City of Palo Alto Establishing Procedure for Budg-
etary Action" for each fiscal year beginning with 1966-6?;
(a) Budget to include, but distinguish among: operating ex-
penditures, capital expenditures for utilities, Capital
Improvement Fund expenditures, and Gas -TaxFund ex-
penditures.
(b) Original proposals for the budget - from staff and Council
to -be presented to the Council by the fourth Monday in
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April, in time for review by the Finance Committee
beginning the first Tuesday in May;
(c) Finance Committee recommendations to be presented
to the Council no later than the fourth Monday in June;
(d) Capital Improvement Program to be reviewed by the
Finance Committee, and returned to the Council, at
the sane time as the budget.
Councilman Dias moved an amendment to paragraph (c) that the rec- see
ornmendations be presented to the Council no later than the "second" p. 46
Monday in June. The motion was seconded by Beahrs and, after a
short discussion, carried on a majority voice vote.
Councilman Sher moved an amendment to paragraph (b) to_ delete the
dashbetween "budget" and "from" and to delete the words "and Coun-
cil -" in the first sentence. The amendment was duly seconded and
after a short discussion carried on a majority voice vote.
The resolution as amended was passed unanimously on a voice vote_
Gas Tax Fund Expenditures
Vice Mayor Debs moved the recommendation of the Committee on Fi-
nance that the proposed gas tax fund expenthtures for the period 1965-
70 be referred to the Committee on Planning and Procedures. After
a short discussion, the motion carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher,
Worthington.
Noes: Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs.
Mayor Arnold announced at 9:15 p. m. the C omicil would recess to an
executive session to review the proposed gift purchase of Foothill
pro rty (Agenda Item N(... 19). The GouinciI -r •Jcor veiled "at -9:52
Council Meeting Dates
On motion of Dias, seconded by Rohrs and carried unanimously, the
Council agreed to change the December meeting dates of the Council
to December 6 and December 20, 1965.
Variance - 2701 Middlefield Road (65-V-23)
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the
ap ai. of Duca and Hanley Properties, Inc. for a variance to allow
_-_and _ building addition witha front -set=
the
laca;i^_ construction ��_ of -a
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back of twenty (20) feet where Ordinance No. 1896 otherwise .requires
25 feet, on a portion of Lot'6e, C. M. Wooster Company's Subdivision
of the Clarke Ranch, otherwise known as 2701 Middlefield Road, Zone
District C-2.
The Zoning Administrator referred to exhibits displayed on the cham-
ber wall. The Council had received copies of the original application,
all other papers constituting the record upon which the appeal was based,
and the report of the Zoning Administrator.
The Chairman of the Planning Commission referred to the minutes of
the Commission and stated, in response to question, that the parking
requirements were not under consideration.
Mayor Arnold moved that the Council uphold the Planning Commission
and deny the appeal. The motion was duly seconded and carried on a
majority voice vote.
Use Permit First Church of Religious Science (65 -UP -10)
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the appeal of the
First Church of Religious Science, 3391 Middlefield Road, for a use
permit to chow the property on a portion of Lot 58, C. M. Wooster
Company's Subdivision of the Clarke Ranch otherwise known as 3457
Middlefield Road, to be improved and used as an off-street parking
lot for the First Church of Religious Science, subject to:
(1) A brick or concrete block wall at the 20 -foot front set-
back to be approx;mately 4 feet high, and
(2) All parking facilities shall meet the minimum require-
ments outlined in the Zoning Ordinance and the parking
layout shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning
Administrator, and
(3)
Landscaping shall be installed and maintained as indicated
on the riot plan except that landscaping within the parking
lot shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Admin-
istrator.
The Council had received copies of the original application, all other
papers constituting the record upon which the appeal was based, and
the report of the Zoning Administrator.
The Zoning Administrator referred to the exhibits displayed on the
chamber wall and reviewed the appeal. Chairman Stromquist of the
Planning Commission answered questions from the Council.
Councilman Comstock ini.o;ed, seconded by Debs, that the Council deny
the appeal. The motion lost the following 1.
.��. on avaavwiia� roil cats vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Debi, Dias, Flint, Sher.
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;risvid,. Beahrs, Cooley, Pearson, Robrs, Worthington.
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Councilman Rohrs moved, seconded by Dias, that the Council uphold
the Planning Commission and grant approval of the use permit. The
motion carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Pearson, Rohrs,
Worthington.
Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint; Sher.
Proposed Regulation of "C" and "M" Prow.=
when Adjacent to Residential Property
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended adoption of the
proposed ordinance amendment as drafted by the Planning Department
under date of October 22, 1965 and entitled "Proposed Regulation et
'Cr and 'M' Properties .hen Adjacent to Residential Property."
Vice Mayor Debs introducers an ordinance entitled "Ordinance of the
Council cf the City of Palo Alto Amending Ordinance No. 1324, the
Zoning Ordinance, by Adopting Regulations Requiring Site and De-
sign Control on 'C' and 'M' District Properties Ad;aceAt to any R-1
and R•.Dup District" and moved its acceptance for first reading. 'The
motion was Ceconded by Rohrs and carried unanimously on a voice
vote.
Alma Street Annexation
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Councilman Rohrs introduced Resolution No. 3°54 entitled "?e o1u-
tion of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Withdrawing Property from
the Fremont Fire District (Alma Street .Annexation) because of its
Annexation and Inclusion within the City of Palo Alto" and moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Debs and carried unanimously
on a voice vote.
Councilman Rohrs introduced Ordinance No. 2265 entitled "Ordinance
of the Council of fh` City of Palo Alto Amending Section 3.02 of Ordi-
nance No. 1324, the Zoning Ordinance, Establishing the Zoning of
Certain Property Known as 'Alma Street Annexation' as R -1:P,-8:A, "
which was accepted for first reading October 25, 1965, and moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Dias and carried unanimously
on a voice vote.
Vice Mayor Deeba introduced Ordinance No. 2266 entitled "Ordinance
of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending the Official Fire Zone
Map of the City of Palo Alto, California (Section 1601 of the Uniform
Building Code) by Establishing Fire Zone 3 for the Property Known as
'Alma Street Annexation', '' which was introduced for first reading on
October 25, 1965, and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded
by Dias and carried unanimously on P. voice vote-,
Mitchell Park Tennis Courts
Councilman Dias introduced Ordinance No. 2267 entitled "Ordinance
of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving and Adopting a Plan
for the Construction of Tennis Courts in Mitchell Park, Project 65-7,
which was introduced for first reading October 25, 1965, and moved
its adoption. The motion was seconded by Beahrs and carried unani-
mously on a voice vote.
Amendment to Generai Plan
The Planning Officer referred to the proposed resolution which had
been prepared at the direction of the Council (see p. 20 of the minutes
of October 25, 1965).
Councilman Comstock introduced Resolution No. 3855 entitled "Reso-
lution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Making Additions and
Amendments to the General Plan as Certified to the City Council by
Resolution of the Planning Comrnistdon Adopted on March 10, 1965"
and movcd its adoption. The motion was seconded by Beahrs and car-
ried unanimously on a voice vote.
Park Dedication Ordinance
Councilman Pearson requested that the staff submit the legal descrip-
tion and a proposed ordinance dedicating Lytton Park and, Clark Par*.
in accordancr with the Palo Alto Charter amendment (Item No. 35 on
the agenda).
Councilman Flint introduced an ordinance entitled "Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Ordinance No. 2252 (Park
]Dedication Ordinance) by Adding Thereto Section 21. 1 Lytton School
Grounds and Section 21.2 Esther Clark Park" and moved its accep-
tance for first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sher.
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Councilman Cooley spoke against the portion 'of the ordinance which
would dedicate the Lytton School grounds since this was subject to a
1eage_ The City Manager read a letter from the Superintendent of
Schools which stated that the Board of Education was ccncerned lest
the City go beyond the intent of the lease for the Lytton School grounds;
and he notified the Council that he was authorized by the Board of Ed-
ucation to cancel the lease under the terms specified effective at the
time and date when the Council should take action dedicating the school
grounds. -
Councilman Sher moved a:',amendment, seconded by Comstock, to de-
lete reference to the Lytton School grounds from the ordinance, and
to continue that item to a. subsequent meeting; that in the interim, the
at.ff evplo7e-f 11y_w_ti the
school
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school board's position is jeopardized in any way by the City's dedi-
cating properties subject to a lease to park purposes. Councilman
Pearson suggested further amending the amendment to slate that the
matter be discussed by theSchool Board -City Council Liaison Com-
mittee. Councilman Sher said he would incorporate the suggestion
into his amendment.
After discussion, Councilman Comstock moved the previous question.
The motion was duly seconded but lost on,a show -of -hands vote.
After further discussion, Vice Mayor Debs moved the previous ques-
tion. The motion was seconded by Comstock and carried on a two-
thirds majority show -of -hands vote.
The Sheramendment carried on a majority voice vote. The main mo-
tion as amended carried with two dissenting votes.
Report on "No Parking" Reiulations
The City Manager -read his memorandum to the Council dated Novem-
ber 4, 1965 which recommended the installation of "No Parking" reg-
ulations at the following locations:
(1) South side of Arastradero from El Camino Real to
McKellar Lane (no single-family houses involved).
(2)
(3)
North side of Loma Verde from Middlefield to 150'
east of Middlefield (no single-family houses involved).
Both sides of .Colorado from Middlefield to 350' eaar
of Middlefield (removing parking in front of two single-
family houses).
(4) On the east side of Tasso from University to 225'
north of University (parking removed from the side
of one single-family house).
Vice Mayor Debs introduced Resolution No. 3856 entitled "Resolution
of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Resolution 2971 Pro-
hibiting Parking Along Certain Portions of Arastradero Road, Loma
Verde Avenue, Color.do Avenue and Tasso Street" and moved its adop-
tion, subject to amending the fourth item under Section 1 to add the
words: "until the 15 -story Palo Alto Office Center building is declared
finished and accepted by the Building Department." The motion was
seconded by Flint, and alter discussion the resolution as amended was
passed unanimously.
Councilman Flint moved that the second item under Section 1 be de-
leted and referred to the staff. Vice Mayor Debs said he would second
the n oticn i the motion would refer _ t - the P.
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Prc.ce4ures Committee. Councilman Flint agreed but the motion lost
on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Debs, Flint, Sher.
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Pearson,
Rohrs, Worthington.
Civic Center - Public Safety Buildin
The City Manager referred to his memorandum to the Council dated
November 4, 1965 which reviewed the alternate sites available for
the Public Saf _ ty Building in the California Avenue area.
Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Rohre, that the report be
filed and added to the rest of the information on the Civic Center.
After discussion, Councilman Beahrs withdrew his motion with the
cons^nt of his second.
Councilman Beahrs moved that the matter be returned to the staff in
consultation with the Police Chief, Fire Chief and the Architect in
order to determine the order of priority on the various site locations.
The motion was seconded by Rohrs and after discussion was lost on
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs.
Nces: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worthington,
After discussion, Vice Mayor Debs moved the elimination of Site "D"
(this site has an approximate 285 -foot frontage or. Birch Street and
is bounded by Grant and Sheridan Avenues) from consideration. The
motion was seconded by Dias and carried with one dissenting vote.
Councilman Worthington moved that the City Manager notify the arch-
itect that; for his estimating and design purposes, he could expt._ *..to
have approximately 45- to 55, 000 square feet of land. The motion
died for lack of a second.
Councilman Rohrs moved,seconded by Beahrs, that the matter be re-
ferred to the Committee on Public Works.
Councilman Cooley moved an amendment to eliminate Site "A" from
consideration but, after a short discussion, withdrew the motion.
After discussion, Councilman Flint moved an amendment to direct
that the architect, the Chief of Police -and the: -Chief of the Fire De-
partment be present at the meeting of the Committee on Public Works.
The motion war seconded by Pearson but lost on the following roll
tali vrfta.• -
Ayes: Debs, Flint, , Pearson.
Arnold, •
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NAa„ Comstock, Lisa.
Abstaining: Bealu's, Cooley.
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The referral motion then carried unanimously on a voice vote..
Street Li htin, A reement
wilt ants ara daunt
(Councilman Beahrs left the meeting at this time and did not return.)
The City 'Manager referred to hie memorandum to the Council dated
November 3, 1965 which recommended approving an agreement with
Santa Clara County which would authorize the County to continue to
provide street lighting eers ices to areas annexed to the City until the
close of a fiscal year. A copy of the proposed agreement had been
reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and the City Attorney and
had been distributed to the Council.
Councilman Dias moved that the Council approve the agreement and
authorize and direct the Mayor to execute it. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously on a voice vote.
Bid Rigging - Metal Library Shelving
The City Attorney referred to hi,: letter to the Council dated Novem-
ber 3, 1965 concerning a request from the California Attorney Gen -
eral's office to proceed against certain manufacturers of metal librar;•
shelving in behalf of the City of Palo Alto and other public agencies.
Councilman Sher introduced Resolution Ne. 3857 entitled "Resolution
of the 1 ounci of ♦L_ City r Authorizing ,..... ....,..,.....�a �� uac of Palo Alto A the Attorney Gen-
eral of the State of California. to Conduct Legal Proceedings cn Behalf
of the City of Palo Alto Against Suppliers of Metal Library Shelving"
and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Comstock and
the resolution was passed unanimously.
Liquor License - 1921 El Camino Real
The City Attorney reviewed the application of Stella and George Jalk-
son for a general on -sale liquor license for a bona fide eating place
at 1921 E1 Camino Real. known as the Stanford View bBQ. He noted
that no further no r different grounds exist for protest against this
application than were presented at the last two hear;ngs, and that the
Police Department advised that the sale of wine and beer on the prem-
ises had not created a police problem. He, therefore, recommended
that no protest be made ?nd that the notice be filed.
Mayor Arnold announced he had received letters protesting the liquor
license application from two organizations representing the Wesley
Methodist Church. The letters are on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
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see p. 46 Councilman Cooley moved, and it was duly seconded, that the applica-
tion be filed without protest.
Vice Mayor Debs moved, and it was duly seconded, that the matter be
continued to the next meeting.
Mayor Arnold asked if anyone in the i•udience wished to be heard, but
no one came forward.
The City Attorney explained that by the time of the next Council meet-
ing the thirty days allowed to file an appeal would have Plapsed. After
discuosion, the motion to continue failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Flint, Rohrs.
Noes: Arnold, Debs, Pearson, Sher, Worthington.
Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Debs, to file without protest.
The motion to file the application without protest carried on a major-
ity voice vote.
Agenda Change
Councilman Flirt moved that agenda item Nos. 32, 33, 34, 44, 45 and
46 be heard next. The motion died for lack of a second.
Motion to Adjourn
Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Rohrs, that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion was declared lost on a majority voice vote.
Clairns for Damages
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Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Comstock, that the following claims
for damages 4e denied upon advice of the City Attorney:
Alfred G. Boissevain - $220. 13
220 Corte Madera, ?ortola Valley
Manuel F. Santos - $ 35. 00
1342 Middlefield Road
Itek Corporation - $ 79. 76
1450 Page Mill Road
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Stevfns - $5, 000.00
903 Paradise Way
James R, Whiteside $ 33.06
732 VerLon Way, Burlingame
The; motion carried unanimously on a voice voce.
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Liquor Licen. e - 3740 El Camino Real
(Councilman Cooley left the meeting at this time and did not return.)
The City Attorney reviewed his letter to the Council dated November 2,
1965, on the application of Eustasio C. and 'Tillie S. Chavez for an on -
sale general liquor license for a bona fide eating place at the premises
at 3740 ''1 Camino Real. He recommended, after investi3ation, that
the application be filed without protest.
On motion of Flint, seconded by Sher and carried unanimously, the
Council approved the recommendation t6 file the application without
protest.
Cigaret Tax
ioel/Motet Tax
Councilman Comstock referred to his memorandum to the Council
dated November 4 concerning a hotel tax and a cigaret tax. The CoUn-
cil received a resolution from the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce
recommending opposition to the 4% hotel/motel tax as an''additional
unwarranted, discriminatory tax burden."
Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Arnold, that the Finance
Committee review a hotel tax report prepared by the staff on Cie cur-
rent and proposed State legislation, current usL..ge of such a tax in the
State, potential revenue and problems of administering a hotel tax.
The motion carried on a majority voice vote.
Councilman Comstock moved, and it -was duly seconded, that the Fi
nance Committee review a report prepared by the staff en a cigaret
tax, ancl,in particular the current or proposed State legislation, cur-
rent usage of such a tax in the State, potential revenue and problems
of administration. The motion carried on a majority voice vote.
Printinry and Distribution of
am er of Commerce" rochures
Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Rohrs, that the Council direct the
staff to study the feasibility of the City's taking over the brochure
printing and distribution activities now handled by the Chamber of
Commerce. In response to query, the Mayor stated he was including
everything now -budgeted to the Chamber of Commerce by the Citf.
Councilman Sher moved that the matter be referred to the Committee
on Planning and Procedures and that the staff report to that commit-
tee. The Mayor agreed to include this referral in his motion.
The motion carried on a majority voice vote.
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Zunin Ordinance Amendment Requirin
se ermits in t e ntra Business District
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."
After a statement from the Planning Officer, Councilman Rohrs in-
troduced an ordinance entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City
of Palo Alto Amending Section 11. 03 (Uses Requiring Use Permits
in the C-2 Central Business District) of Ordinance No, 1324, the
Zoning Ordinance, to Permit Gasoline Service Stations Under Certain
Conditions" and moved its accepta ice for first reading. The motion
was seconded by Worthington and carried unanimously on a voice vote.
Report or Collier -Unruh Funds
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The
Council received a report dated October 13, 1965 from the Assis-
City -j Tanager which had been prepared in response to Council
direct:.ve at the August 30, 1965 meeting (see page 466). The report
described the apportionment of and use of Collier -Unruh funds as
well as funds available to the City under the approved "select system"
of streets.
Councilman Comstock noted that the report would be useful source
material for the study to be conducted by the Committee on Planning
and Procedures relating to the proposed gas tax fund expenditures
for the period 1965-70 (see page 31 of these minutes).
On motion of Comstock, seconded by Debs n d carried unanimously,
the report was sent to the Committee on Planning and Procedures,
and then to the Committee on Finance.
Sewer and Storm Drainae Improverne��ts
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The report on the proposed application for Federal funds for sewer
and storm drainage improvements had been continued from the Coun-
cil Meeting of October 25, 1965 (see page 24).
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The City Manager read the report to the Coun :i1 dated October 20, 1965
which asked direction from the Council as to whether the staff should
pursue a program ;involving the use of Federal funds for such projects
in the City of Palo Alto.
Councilman Comstock inroduced a resolution entitled "Resolution of
the Council of the City of Palo Alto Declaring its Intention to Improve
Existing Sanitary and Storm Drainage Systems and Its Interest in Se-
curing Federal Funds Under Public Law 89-117 to Accomplish Same"
and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Pearson.
After discussion, Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Debs, that
the matter be referred to the Committee on Finance. The motion was
declared lost on a majority voice vote.
After further discussion, Councilman Sher moved, seconds,. _y Debs
and carried on a majority voice vote, that the matter be continued.
Motion to Adjourn
Councilman Rohrs moved, and it was duly seconded, that the Council
adjourn. The motion was declared lost on a majority voice vote.
Agenda Change
Vice Mayor Debs asked if there was any objection to discussing item
nos. 36 through 43 on the agenda. The suggestion failed to receive the
unanimous approval necessary_ to prevail._
Hospital Agreement
The Council had received a memorandum from Councilman Comstock
dated October 19, 1965 presenting his reasons for proposing a revis?on
to the Hospital agreement concerning the limitation on physicians serv-
ing on the Hospital Board.
Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Flint, that the City Council
express its intent that the By -Laws and Operating Agreement of the
Palo Alto -Stanford Hospital Center be amended to provide that a phy-
sician can be a member of the Board of Hospital Directors providing
he is•not a member of either the Palo Alt? professional staff or the
Stanford professional staff; that the Mayor, on behalf of the City, be
directed to execute the amendments to the Hospital By -Laws and Oper-
ating Agreement in substantially the form submitted to the Council this
evening, and thet the Mayor be directed to tran�3mit the same to Stan-
ford with a requost for approval.
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Aci.ei a short discussion, the motion lost on the following roll call
vote, as it failed to receive seven (7) votes. (See Sec. 2. 157 of the
Palo Alto Municipal Code. )
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher.
Noes: Ar::,ld, Dias, Rohrs, Worthington.
Truck Study on Oregon Expressway
and Embarcadero Road
INNS
Councilman Flint moved that the Council direct the staff to make a
daytime truck study on Oregon Expressway and Embarcadero Road
in accordance with the request contained in his memorandum dated
October 20, 1965. The motion was duly seconded and carried unani-
mously on a voice vote.
Community Antenna Television System
zearrc er} ar e
Building Refinements for the Handicapped
The Council received communications from:
The Television Corporation of America applying for oermis-
sion to install a Community Antenna Television System in the
City of Palo Alto in accordance with Section 53066 of the
California Government Code. The City Attorney advised the
Council, in a letter dated October 21, 1965, that a franchise
could not be granted for the construction of a community an-
tenna system without an election as provided in the City Char-
tc:
- The president of Peninsula Bowmen, Incorporated, a field
archery club, '- tluesting that an ar; hery range be installed
in Foothill Park.
- The secretary of the Palo Alto Chapter of indoor Sports who
recommended that the needs of the handicapped be considered -
in the construction of public buildings and facilities.
On motion made, duly seconded and carried on a majority voice vote,
the Council directed that the letters be filed.
Palo Alto Hills Unit 2
The Council received a request from Dan Dana that the Bandera Court
extension, Palo Alto Hills Unit 2, Tract 3307, be abandoned; that the
$g, 000. 00 cash bond be rescinded and the money placed into the gen-
eral construction fund for Unit 2.
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On motion of Mayor Arnold, seconded by Dias and carried ur animously,
the request was referred to the Planning Commission.
Field Archery Range
Councilman Sher requested that the Council reconsider the request of
the Peninsula Bowmen, Incorporated for an archery range in Foothill
Park. .The motion to reconsider was seconded by Comstock and was
declared carried on a majority voice vote.
Councilman Sher moved, seconded by Comstock, that the matter be
referred to the Committee on Public Works. The motion carried on
a majority voice vote.
Hospital Rate Differential
Palo to irport
u tuna Activities
The Council received communications from:
- Mr. Emmet Salem, Jr. 3828 Corina Way, protesting that the
$3.00 rate differential to residents of Palo Alto when hospital-
ized at the Palo Alto -Stanford Medical Center was being ab-
sorbed by the insurance companies.
- The California Council of Aviation Associations, 411 13i'a.nnan
Street, San Francisco, urging the continued development of the
Palo Alto airport.
- Dr. H. Christian Zweng endorsing the suggestions of Mr. Wil-
liam Flatley for improving the Palo Alto Community Theater
and its staff. Dr: Zweng also suggested (1) the creation of a
separate department of cultural affairs in the City staff, and
(2) that the Council appoint a Citizens Advisory Committee for
Cultural Affairs.
Vice Mayor Debs moved that each of the communications be referred
to the appropriate committee which already has these matters under
consideration. The motion was duly seconded and. carried on a ma-
jority voice vote.
(Councilman Rohrs left at this time and did not return.)
Utilitiert - Electricity.
The Council received a memorandum from the Assistant City Mana-
ger dated November 4. 1965 entitled"Pacific Gas anti Electric Com-
pany - Increased Electrical Service to the City
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Vice Mayor Debs moved that the Council direct the staff to study the
feasibility of a higher voltage (110 or 220 KV) electrical feeder line
to the Palo Alto metering station and report to he Committee on
Finance. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously on
a voice vote.
Water and Sewer Rates
Vice Mayor Debs moved, and it was duly seconded, that the staff re-
view the water rates simultaneously with the review of sewer rates
and report to the Committee on Finance.
The City Manager advised that the report on sewer rates would be
delayed by the request. The Vice Mayor replied he would prefer to
review them. together.
Councilman Flint moved ar, amendment to direct that the staff report
be ready for the January meeting of the committee. The Vice Mayor
incorporated the amendment into the original motion and it thin car-
ried on a majority voice vote.
Motion to Adjourn
Councilman Worthington moved, seconded by Dias, that the Council
adjourn. The motion lost on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Dias, Worthington.
Debs, Mint, Pearson.
Abstaining: Comstock, Sher.
Police and Fire Protection
see p. 46
Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Pearson and carried unanimously,
that his request for consideration of the performance of the City/ Man-
ager relative to the alleged inadequacy of police and fire protection be
continued.
Barron Park Annexation
..t,
The Council received a letter dated Oc ober 25 from the Chairman of
the Barron Park Committee for Annexat`:,)n requesting a statement of
policy from tilt; City Council as to whether it is interested in the an-
nexation of Barron Park to the City of Palo Alto. Attachedto the
letter was the draft of a factual data report, consisting of six pages
of in€or motion; plus o cover letter ?nd a return postal card.
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Mr. Mike Golick, Chairman of the Barron Park Committee for Annex-
ation, referred to the above communication and asked the Council for
their support, in printing and mailing the questionnaires and the informa-
tion sheets. see p. 46
After discussion, Vice Mayor Debs moved that the Council take no
action on the matter. The motion was seconded by Flint.
After further discussion, Councilman Sher moved the previous ques-
tion. The motion was duly seconded and carried a two-thirds major-
ity on a show -of -hands vote.
The Debs motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
Park Division Commendation
The Council received a letter from Mrs. Harry Brace, 2290 Middle-
field Road, complimenting the Park Division for the "wonderful job"
they did in trimming the trees on her street.
On motion of Comstock, seconded by Sher and carried unanimously,
the Council directed that the letter be filed.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the rn4et-
ing was adjourned at 12:22 a.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Cit� Clerk