HomeMy WebLinkAbout08141961City Hall, Palo Alto, California
August 14, 1961
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met ir. regular
session; on this date at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor Haight presiding.
Roll call as follows:
Present: Arnold, Byxbee, Debs, Dias, Haight, Marshall,
Porter, Rodgers, Rohrs, Rus, Stephens, Woodwar
Absent. Bishop, Evans, Zweng.
The minutes of the meeting of July 24, 1961, were,
approved as distribLated.
Oregon -Page Mill Expressway (Parkway)
Attention was called by the Mayor to the hearing held
by the Council at its last meeting, on the County proposal. for the
Oregon -Page Mill Expressway, and. to the reference of the matter
by the Council at that time to the Planning Commission for study
and recommendation.
A report was received from the Planning Commission
advising that theyAhave;studied ,:the expressway plan with the
planning consultants ' as directed by the Council and unanimously:
recommend the parkway plan as proposed by the Planning Officer.
The Commission reported that the adaptations contained in the
parkway plan are recommended in order that community values,
will be ;maintained and enhanced, and in order that the local traffic
presently existing and projected by the County will be reasonably
served.
The Mayor acknowledged the many letters, post cards
andpetitions which have been received since the last meeting,
stating that some have been n favor of the expressway or parkway
and sortie have been in opposition. He noted that one petition
opposing. both plans had a thousand signers.
The Mayor suggested that the Council hear first from
Mrs.: Philip Towle, Chairman of the Planning Commission, then
from, the Planning Officer who would review details of the parkway
plan. The -Mayor stated that, even though it has not been announced
that there would be a. public. hearing this evening, he felt that the
Council should` take some time to hear people on both sides of the
question. Heasked that there not be a repetition of the statements
made at the last meeting on the expressway plan but that speakers
confine their remarks; to the parkway plan which the Planning
Commission has.'proposed. The Mayor requested that speakers`.
attempt to limit their re -marks to four or five minutes.
rirs. Towle, .Cl airman of the Planning Commission,'
made the following statement:
"1 should like to review briefly some of the points and
factorsinvolved in the Planning Commission discussion and
decision. : Although several' members of the Council have.
attended the regular meeting and the special meeting of the
Commission at which this was discussed, and you have received
the minutes of "the two meetings,l should like to refresh
your memories.
"A, per the request fror,. the Council, the Commission
has reviewed the planning aspects of the County proposal
staffwith, the assistance of the \p'anning consultants and the City
"Representatives ofCharles Luckrnan Associates were
preser.t;.at the special Commission meeting and reported as
fellows; In -connection with the research and planning for
preparation of the new general plan, no factors have been
revealed that invalidate the findings and recommendations
pertaining to Oregon Avenue made in the 1955 Plan and by the
Citizens' Advisory Committee on Traffic in 1960-- that Oregon
Avenue should be enlarged to function snore safely and
efficiently;
"The planning, staff, as a matter of standard operating
prof edure, ref: ewed the' Count
'�evisxon,, County Proposal and proposed some.
, alter-nativ;es, and suggestions. These revisions.,
suggestzo ,s, and alternate proposals are always the starting
p »rt for Camza zssion'discussion and recoznmer_dation.
"Witnzn the past three weeks :;t has
been made clear
tome t) at each_"individual, 'whether they drive a car orvery
ha& a unique definition of such words as thoroughfare, parkway,
eNpressway, r,oad,. avenue, boulevard, and even street.
These words are highly tinged with emotion and r'zn convinced
that to some people many of these words are 'dirty' !
"May ofus choose to live and work in Palo Alto. Many
of Us choose to live in Palo Alto and work elsewhere. Many
of us choose to live elsewhere and work in Palo Alto. This
is our right choice` of where we shall live.
"There is; "another, right we demand in our culture today,
the right to drivea car. Our economy and culture is predicated
on this right to' have 'wheels as a second pair of leg;,' for
work, family, play, or just plain living.
"It is unfortunate that al
be done on, raw land-- l planning for Palo Alto cannot we could plan in this kind of vacuum
it would be possible: to develo
nd consideration an ideal community recommend for your
, Briefly, themajorplanning y
goal for` Palo Alto .for more than 40 years has been to
maintain and enhance the residential character of the
community for those who live and work here as well as for
those who live "here and work elsewhere. This has been
accomplished in the face of growth which has come as a result
of the desires of more and more people to live in Palo Alto.
"Oregon Avenue as it stands today does not, in the
Planning Commission's opinion, either enhance the residential
character of the community or maintain the high standards ewe
have'set for Palo Alto in order to keep the community we,
desire, rvhether we are residents of 40 years or 40 clays.
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"There' are certain unalterable facts existing in this situation:
1. Palo Alto's population is increasing-- both people and Cars.
2, Through annexation of the foothills we have increasedthe
area of t'•ie City more than 50 per cent.
3.. Stanford `Industrial -Park exists and is a part of Palo Alto.
4. The Underpass at Alrna and Oregon is. The connection of,,
Oregon to Bays ore is.
5. San Antonio .Road is under development. Willow Road :is on
the drawing boards. Both were recommended in the 1955
Plan.
6. Traffic counts of 1961 indicate peak hour flow of 1100 cars
on Oregon with a daily flow of over 11,000 cars. (The 1955
Plan;estinaated this flow when population reached 80,000.)
7. Peak hour eastbound traffic straight through the, Emerson
intersection is approximately 3 and 1/2 times peak' hour
traffic reaching the Bayshore turnoff..
"These facts exist and wishing won't make it otherwise.
'The Planning Commission considered some six different
possible solutions to this problem. Many of the solutions were
proposed by individuals and citizen groups, one proposal by
the County, and an amended proposal by the City Staff.
'The, conclusions drawn by the Commission were:
1. Predorninant traffic needs are local.
2, Development of newly ,annexed areas, no matter what the
zoning, will, increase traffic problems tremendously.
"3. The reed.; to handle traffic is with, us now and certain to
increase
4. It is not; in peeping ,with the stated goals or standards of our`,
conamuni.ty tomaintain the status quo or to merely widen
Oregon.
5. Infairy.-es s tothe residents on Oregon postponing develop-
ment is.neither just nor proper.
6. The proposed County plan as presented is not in keeping
with: tne;:gerera 're's:ider.tia.l character of the community
nor does it meet local traffic reeds.
Revisions of the General Pan and intelligent planning for
foothill ?ands cannot proceed realistically if development
of Oregon ;:Avenue is macie i.-definite through procrastination.
8. Anything short of a four -late limited access road will only
postpone weedfor changes later on.
"On the basis of these conclusions the Planning Commission
recommendation is riade.
"1 should like to' separate the recommendation into two
parts: El Camino to the underpass; and Alma to Bayshore.
"The Commission accepts the County design between El'
Camino, .Real. :'and the underpass because at this time there is no
definite'itxformation on designfor development of the El Cazriino.
interchange and no other realistic alternative appears to be
available.
"The ,"plan recornme^ded by unanimora vote of the
Commission for your consideration would in the Commission's
opinion maintain and enhance the residential character of the
community, provide for r.ecessary local traffic, provide for
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pedestrian arid auto safety, provide smooth flow of traffic,
provide a realistic capacity in anticipation of the developxnent
of. San Antonio and Willow which would obviate the necessity
of further expansion of this facility, and would, serve in the
interest "and welfare of the citizens of Palo Alto.
"This plan would complete the underpass complex, as
originally designed and remove the safety hazards and: constant"
frustration ;that exist in this partially completed facility today..
"Provide 'frontage :roads and cul-de-sacs necessary for
traffic circulation in areas bordering Oregon Avenue.
"Resolve the access problem in Agnes -Burnham Way
area to Louis Road with reasonable street pattern.
"The entire facility would provide a buffer planter in
each side with a planted .median strip. There would be azrect
access at intersecting streets approximately 1000 feet apart
and regularity of traffic flow with synchronized signals.
This would provide the same pedestrian protection as has
been .requested .for safety devices adjacent to schools.
"The Com_ission has not held public hearings on this.
proposed change in design inasmuch as the Council initiated
the original hearing on the proposed County plan.
"The Commission has not explored the legal problems,
involved in the County contract if this major change is to be
considered by the Council.., The Commission does suggest
chat the problems involved in Oregon Aveiuic are unique and.
do warrant exploration by the Council, as to 'possible flexibility: in
the existing agreement or contract with the County. It is the
Commission's understanding that the Board of Supervisors'
resolution does make provisions for exceptions to general
policies iri this ;matter.
"The Commission unanimously recommends the proposed.:
revisions in the design of Oregon Avenue as in the best interest
of all of the people of Palo Alto."
The plans for the parkway as recoxrimended by the
Planning Cernn ission. were reviewed by the Pla' ping Officer.
The Mayor announced that people opposed to the parkway
plan would now be heard.
Col. J. D. Armstrong, 2020 Cowper Street, spokein..
behalf of:residents on Cowper Street who oppose the parkway plan
because it provides for Bryant and Cowper Streets to be open to
cross traffic. He introduced Mr. C. D. Stock, 2330 Cowper Street,
Chairman of the Cowper Street Residents Group, who presentedtheir
objections .to the multiple crossing concept using Cowper and Bryant
as collector streets.
Mz. Kirke Comstock, 2470 Greer Road, in behalf of a
group of residents opposed to th:e Oregon Parkway proposal,
spoke on the subject and displayed a map showing peripheral routes,
for heavy traffic. He introduced Mr. Marcel Virokur, 951 Amarillo
Avenue, who made a presentation of the group's proposal to use
peripheral routes as, an alternative to the parkway plan.
Mr. Vinokur discussed t.he.advaxltages of using Willow Road and
'San Antonio Roadand Proposed an ettension from Junipero Serra
to Willow Road and a new road leading from Arastradero Road in
the vicinity of Alta :vlesa Cemetery to connect with San Antonio.
He urged the Council not to approve either the expressway or
parkway plan :for Oregon Avenue; and to request the County to
include .this alternative proposal :or peripheral routes in the
projects to be financedwith bond money.
Mr. .'P. Swartz,, owner of the Polly & Jake Shop at:
El Camino Real and Page Mill Road, protested any changes or
improvements to the; portion of Page Mill Road between El Camino
and the underpass .until such time ao the State proceeds with the
construction of an underpass 'at El Camino and Page Mill Road.
Mr. Charles Ernericl;, Z412 South Court, Acting
Chairman of the Central Palo Alto Residents Association, spoke
in. oppo5ititm to the expressway and parkway plans, and urged that
further study be given to the overall problern .of. traffic circulation.
Mr. Miles K. Benedict, 1610 Charming Avenue, told
the Council that aa survey had been taken of the opinions of the
people living in the 1500 to 1800 blocks of Charming Avenue, a large
majority of whom opposed the Oregon expressway or parkway or
any plan for major traffic arteries through residential areas.
.Mr. Benedict filed two petitions, one with two signatures favoring
the parkway proposal as recommended by the Planning Commission,
and the other containing 39 signatures in opposition to the plan.
Opportunity was now given to people who wished to speak
in favor of the parkway plan.
Mr. John Beckett, 200 Coleridge Avenue, Chairman of;
the County -Cities Highway Bond Committee, spoke in favor of the
parkway plan. He discussed tlee 'need for such a development to
relieve traffic congestion, and expressed his view that residential
areas can not be preserved by isolating communities.
Mr. John Donegan, President of the Palo Alto Chamber
of Commerce, addressed the Council in favor of the parkway
proposal as recommended by the Planning Commission, pointing.
out that Oregon Avenue is the main link between central Palo Alto
and the foothills area, and is also the main route between central.
Palo Alto and the yacht harbor, golf course and other facilities'':
east of the Bayshore Highway.
The hearing was then declared closed.
The Mayor pointed out that the Council has the option .°
taking one of the following actions:
1) Adoption by resolution of the original plan subrnitted
by Santa: Clara County for an expressway.
2) .Approval of the parkway plan as recommended by the
Planning •Con fission and filing of a copy with the
Board of. Supervisors.
3) Approval of an amended plan and filing of copy with the,
Board of Supervisors.
4) Reference of the parkway plan or any amendment to
Committee No. 1 for additional study and consideration.
5) Taking no action or refusing to adopt any plan to change
the existing traffic pattern o±Palo Alto.
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Councilman Rodgers stated that he felt a partial solution
will be made to the traffic problem with heavy peripheral arteries
such as San Antonio Road which is now being improved and the
proposed WillowRoad,.Freeway, that both of these thoroughfares will
take much of the existing Oregon Avenue traffic. The following
motion was made by Rodgers:
That the Council take no action on the proposed, express-
way agreement between the County of Santa Clara and the
City of Palo Alto, and that the Council take no action on
the parkway plan proposal befozethe Council as recommended':
by the Planning Commission, but that the followi ng items
be referred to the City Staff for further study:
A. The possibility of widening Oregon Avenue in the
vicinity of person Steeet to eliminate an
existing traffic bottleneck;
B. The possibility of installation of traffic signals to
facilitate traffic safety along Oregon Avenue and
cross traffic thereupon:
C. The possibilityof elimination of parking on Oregon,
Avenue, between Emerson and Middlefield during
peak traffic hours; and
D. The possibility of strict enforcement of:
1. The truck ordinance, and
2. The speed laws as they affect all vehicles.
The motion was seconded by Woodward.
Councilman Debs read the following statement and asked
that it be included in the record:
"Let us call, for a fresh, rev; look at our traffic -circulation
problems and patterns.
"Let us reject hasty, -piecemeal solutions based upon,
questionable premises. We should always reject solutions -which'-
would make irrevocable deleterious changes to the residential'
quality of Palo Alto,
"Let the - status quo physically be retained on Oregon
Avenue until;;. at the very last, the peripheral traffic routes.
lying between our cities have been implemented and are an
operation:
"Let ' s urge that the influence of the City of Palo Alto,
its sister cities, of the County and of Stanford, Universitybe
used to explore, plan, and implement these entirely feasible
routes. Only then'should cross-town traffic improvementsof
this type in our cities be considered, and then only with the
following philosophy:
"Good city planning, toward which Palo Alto is now
striving, is not achieved by yielding to the pressures of
business or institutional influences.
"Gored city planning must be done by considering the,
city as anOrganic unit. Good city" planning rm.st be done
with the realization always in mind
that, indeed,the in th words',
of City Planner Henry. Churchill) y
is that is, that the city belongs to its residents, should be planned
for its residents,; and Should be operated primarily for the
benefit of its residents:"
The :notion rxiade.by'Rodgers was their carried by,
unanimous voice vote.
A motion was made, by r`lyxbee that the County be asked
to abandon any idea of improving the
Foothill othill Ek. The ress a as lost
a
Street (Central) Expressway in Palo
for lack of a.second.
(A recess was take at this time, 1:15 p.m..
and the Council reconvened at 9:15 p.m.)
(Councilman Porter was absent for t'ee rest of the
meeting.)
A letter was received from the Palo .Alto C timber of
Commerce enclosing a' statement of policy adopted by
of Directors of the ox_ganizatio:i recorru:ger_ding thetde ethe
Int r was 'Of
a community cultural center in Palo Alto.
The i ea r' fro: enett Field Emolo,ye`S�
A letter was received from the National Federation of
Federal Employees., Local 759, of Moffett Field concerning the
removal of facilities and personnel from Moffett Field. They
requested the Council urge the Navy Department
partm f the fretdinbcjertain
facilities at Moffett 'Field,after abandonment
aircraft, to assur.. employment of personnel and the benefits of
this payroll to Santa. Clara. County. The Council took no action on
the request.
Reepec..st lor_ Abandon=nom? =of A11.ey.
A letter was received from Vance M. Brown & Sons and
own._,s for the abandoa.ix�en4 of the alley in the block
other property �'�
bounded by Birch., Ash, Grant and Sherman.
The Assistant City Manager reported that the staff has
considered the request and suggests that the Council rot consider
the abandonment of this alley at this time for the primary reason
that user of the'alley may be desirable for ingress or egress to the.
Birch Street; and the alley may serve further
parking lot en . ,. ,r
purposes in connection with traffic circ..l�tion in thi- particular
block. •
Mr. Robert grown, representing the petitioners for
abandonment of the alley.. asked the Council to r.eferothe matter to
be
Committee and also asked that �', given
prepared on the matter.the
which they understand the City Engineer
It was moved by By
xbee, seconded by Marshall, and
carried thatthe matter be referred to Committee, No. 1.
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Cancellation of Taxes
Requests were received from the State Division of High-
ways for the cancellation_ of taxes on certain properties acquired by
the State for highway purposes,' designated as Parcel No. 27813,
Ernest J. Speno, grantor; Parcel No. 27815, Nathan C. Finch,
executor, grantor; and Parcel No. 27824, W. H. Voorhies, grantor.
On motion of Woodward and Rodgers, the taxes on said
property were ordered to be cancelled by majority voice vote.
Annexations to Los Altos ancel_MoustakeiXieny
Notices were received and filed on the following proposed
annexations: "El Monte No. 6" to the City of Los Altos; "Terra
Bella No. 5", "Middlefield No. 27" and "Grant No. 16" to the City
of Mountain View.
Contracts with Consultants for Yacht Harbor Studies
Reference was made by the City Manager to the loan of
planning funds by the :State in the amount of $16,000 for yacht
harbor studies. He advised, that consulting firms had been inter-
viewed,, and recommended approval of two contracts, one with
John A. Blume & Associates for the engineering and planning
study, and the other with Larry Smith & Company for the market
and: feasibility study. The contract for the engineering and planning
study provides for thepayment of. $9,500.00 as compensation for
services, and the contract forthe economic study provides .for.
payment of $6,500.00. Both contracts provide for completion of
the studies within 120 daysfrom the date of authorization, to proceed.
however, the consultants have advised that they feel they will have;
preliminary reports within sixty days.
It was moved by Woodward, seconded and carried that
the contracts with 3'ohn'A. Blume & Associates for engineering
and planning study of the harbor and with Larry Smith & Company
for the market and feasibility study be approved, and that the
Mayor be authorized to sign the contracts in behalf o.f the City.
Truck Qrdinance_
The City, Manager and the City Attorney were requested •
by a nernber. of the Council at the last meeting to report on the,
trv:ck ordinance as it affects Oregon Avenue.
Letters fron-i`Charles B. Emerick, Chairman of the
Executive Board .of'the .Central Palo Alto Residents .Association,
z.nd Mrs. Ada Reinhold, 753 Oregon Avenue, relative to the truck
ordinance enforcement; were acknowledged.
The Assistant City Manager made a report to the Council
on this :natter. He advised that the truck ordinance, established
in 1956, does not absolutely prohibit the use of Oregon Avenue by
trucks, that there are certain circumstances in which trucks can
use Oregon Avenue for within -the -city deliveries, and that the
prohibition of the use of' Oregon by any trucks is not possible.
A report on the results of periodic surveys conducted
by the Police. Department regarding traffic enforcement on Oregon
Avenue was s,:binitted. with data on the number of violations and
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citations ;issued on trucks and passenger cars.
In his report the, Assistant City .Manager pointed out
• that the.. City isunable to maintain constant vigil or special
enforcement_, to seer out the small percentage of trucks violating
the. "through town regulations. He advised that the present
program calls ,for a) periodic :surveys to secure indications .of
the;pro'bable'percen:age'of,violations; b) initiation of special
enforcement assignments to maintain the minimum number of
violations.`. It was stated that surveys are effective in reducing
violations, and experience has shown the willingness of truckers
to comply with the ordinance.
Councilman Debs asked if it would be possible to install
a larger sign on Oregon Avenue relative to its use by trucks.
It was suggested that the staff include a study of the sign situation
in the :studies ;previously assigned to them at this meeting regarding
Oregon Avenue.
Matadero MMosouito Abatement District
The Council was requested to appoint a representative
as trustee of the Matadero Mosquito Abatement District represent=
ing Palo Alto, in plaice of City Manager Jerome Keithley, in order
that Palo Alto may be represented, during the City Manager's
absence, at a meeting; of the District Board within the next two
weeks to transact business in connection with the dissolution of the
District. ,
It was moved by Rodgers, seconded and carried that
George E. Morgan. Assistant City Manager, be appointed as the
Palo Alto representative on the District Board.
`PeateXanzlagstralection on Hanover Street
Resolution No. 3429, amending Resolution No. 2971 to
restrict parking on portions of Hanover Street, was introduced,
and on motion of Stephens, duly seconded, was adopted by unanimous
voice vote. This resolution prohibits parking at any time onHanover
Street between Page Mill Road and California Avenue, and on Hannover
for a distance of 290 feet south from Page Mill Road.
Water Tax Proposal,
Reference was made to the action of the Council at its
last meeting instructing the Council's representative on the Santa
Clara County Water Coiaarraission to vote against a 25 -cent water
tax proposed by the Board of Supervisors.
Councilmaz;, Debs, the Council's representative on the
Water Commission, reported that at its next meeting on August 16,
1961, the Commission will consider a compromise proposal for
a ten or fifteen -cent tax. He asked for instructions from the.
Council regarding a water tax levy of any amount.
After discussion,, it was moved by Rohrs, seconded by
Marshall, and carried that the Council go on record as opposing
any water tax at this time.'
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Lighting Caiifoxn;a
The Assistant City Manager reported that the total
assessment for Project 60_'7, California Avenue Street Lighting,
was $32, 200.00 of which $19, 8.09.84 has been leaving: a• balance of 12 paid in cash,
$ , 390. ,16 for which bonds must be issued
He advised that the staff believes it would be in the best interests
of all concerne"d.} in view of the small amount of bonds
for the City
to purchase these bonds at an interest rate of 4 per, cent.
On motion of Arnold, duly seconded, Resolution. No. 3430
unanimous voice vote,
authorizing purchase of these bonds by the City was adopted by
Standby Councilmen (Civil Defense)
A report was received froze Committee No. 3 recommend-
ing that the fifteen standby councilmen to be appointed as required
by the Civil Defense Ordinance
members who still reside in Palo Alto, n othat them the Ma ex-councilrm
selection. Mayor make the
It was moved by Byxbee, seconded and carried that the
Mayor be authorized to establish the standby Council in accordance
with the recommendation of Committee No. 3. The Mayor advised
that he would contact, prospective
members and report back to the Council
heonamesl of iSt council
of the people
designated to serve as standby councilmen.
;fax Rate
A report was received from Committee No. 3
recommending that the tax rate for 1961-62 be fixed at 90 cents
per $100 of assessed valuation, the 0
cents for the Hospital Fund, not to beexpe rate to include five
ded authorization and ten cents for the Special Pro ecttsoF Council
Councilman Eyxbee, Chairman of Committee No. 3,
advised that the budget is based on a 75_
centax rate, an in
addition to this, the committee proposed a 5 -cent rate for the
.hospital" Fund with the understanding it would be used only for
capital improvements if needed and co,_
Council authorization. 'ld only be expended upon..
Councilman 13yxbee fsarther advised that
several important items' for which no funds Were provided in the
budget; had beer, discussed by the committee, and it was felt
advisable to irr_lude a ten -cent; rate for such improvements if
they should be made during the year. These included the acquisi-
tion and developnnent of a neighborhood n e
acceleration of the program of installation of traffici signals,
ls, and
improvements to the �,nals; .and
parking lot and ramp at the yacht harbor.
In further discussion, it was pointed out b
that $35,000 (about 2:;cents on. the tax rate) w , - y Mr. Byxbee
budgeted for lnd
scaping on:Oregon. Avenue, and this money would be available
vai ablefor-'
other purposes if Oregon Avenue is not improved,
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rate could be established at 88 cents .instead of 90 centsras it the
recommended by Committee No. 3,.
seconded byRohrs : It was moved by $yxhee,
that a tax rate of 88 cents be adopted.
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Co;:ncil_nar. Rodgers moved that the motion be amended
to fix the tax rate at 80 cents. He stated that he is not convinced
an extra 8 cents is necessary. The amendment was seconded by
Stephens.
The Mayor reported that he was informed today that the
assessed 'yaluatio:•, of Palo Alto will be $6, 500,000 over the
estimate, 'which would bring in. more tax revenue than had been
anticipated.
Councilman Woodward objected to providing a "cushion"
of five cents o'- the tax rate for the: Hospital, when extra funds are
not provided for Other items.
During further discussion. Councilman Byxbee, who had
made the motion fcrr an 88 -cent rate, agreed that it might be
advisable to continue the 80 -cent rate (the same rate as in effect
last year); that perhaps later extra money could be found if needed.
The amended motion to fix the tax rate at 80 cents was
carried by majority voice vote.
Ordinance No. 2043, fixing the tax rate for the fiscal
year 1961-62 at 80 cents pe.r, $100 of assessed valuation, was
introduced, and on motion of Rodgers and Marshall, was ,adopted by'
roll call vote with 10 .Ayes, Woodward voting No.
laries.
A eeport was received frorn Committee No. 3
recommending increase in the City Assessor's salary from $830.00;
to $855.'00, and the City Clerk's salary from $840.00 to $875.00.
Can motion. of Byxbee, drily seconded, these salary increaseswere
authorized as rect✓nunended.
Utilities Discount for. City. Employees
A report was received frorn Comrnittee No. 3 advising
that, as a reaUlt of salary: discussions, the committee recommends
an ennplayee;utilitydiscount rate to encourage employee residence
within;the: city limits. The committee had instructed the City
Manager to: prepare formula material for Council consideration.
'The -Assistant City Manager reviewed the report prepared by the:,,
staff, a copy of which' had. beer. sent to council members. He noted
that of the 558 full -.time employees, 275 of there live in the city at',
the present time;; that the average utility bill of these employees is',
$18.60 per month. The City Manager suggested, for consideratiosi,
a discount of 35% or..any applicable utilities rate schedule for city `,.
employees living within the City of Palo Alto, and proposed Utility'
Rate Schedule Ce3, Employee Courtesy Discount, incorporating
the suggestion for a 35% discount and recornmended procedures for
its use.
It was moved, by Byxbee, seconded and carried that
Utility Rate Schedule C.-3, Employee Courtesy Discount, be adopted.
Initiative Petition
A report was submitted by the Committee of the Whole
recommending:that no action be taken on the proposal that the Council.
drop the appeal in the case of Debs vs. Porter and place the
initiative ordinance before the people for a vote.
On Motion of Stephens and Byxbee, the recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole was adopted by the following vote on'
roll call:
Ayes: Byxbee, Haight, Marshall, Rodgers, Rohrs,
Stephens, Woodward.
Noes: Arnold, Debs, Dias, Rus.
_Qh;an;ej,Arreri•can Institute for Research
A report was received from the Planning Commission
recommending by a-:.•ote of 5' to 1 approval of the application and
plans of the American Institute for Research for a change of
district from R-E:A to. P -C for approximately eight acres on the
southerly side of the 1700 buck of Arastrader. o Road, being a
portion of the Rancho El Corte de Madera, subject to the following
conditions:
a) Uses Permitted: Research and study of educational
and psychological processes, including one
experimental classroom not exceeding 35 student
seating capacity.
b) Nature of Development; Shall be substantially as
indicated on the approved development plan.
c) Maximum Building Coverae: Shall not exceed
18,000 sq. ft. of building area plus 12,000 sq. ft.
in decks and covered walk.
d) Maximum Floor Area: Not to exceed 27, 000 sq. ft.
e) Maximum Employment: Not to exceed 60 persons.
f) Off -Street Parking: A minimum of 60 parking spaces
shall be provided and shall be developed in direct_:.
ratio to the employee load. An additional 15 spaces
shall be provided prior to implementation of any
classroom or school operation.
g) Maximum Building Height: Shall not exceed 40 feet
at the center line of each building.
h) Developmen Schedule:
First stage: Start of construction by July 1, 1962.
Approximately 6,000 sq. ft.
Second stage: Start of construction by July 1, 1965.
Approximately 6, 000 sq. ft.
Third stage: Start of construction by July 1, 1970.
After review of the report by the Planning Officer and
discussion, it was moved by Marshall, seconded a,nd .tarried by
majority voice vote that the ordinance providing for the zone, change
as recommended be accepted for first reading.
Utilities Extension Fina.ncin,
The Assistant City Manager made the statement for the
record that the extensionof utility services to the site to be
developed by the Ameri<:a.r. Institute for Research and provision
for necessary utilities to meet the service requirements for the
property are the responsibility of the property owner and not the
responsibility of the City.
'It was:sx oved by Byxbee, seconded and carried that the
question of financing utility exte::sion.s be referred to Committee
No. 1 for review.
'Lone Change Apr,lap-ric ation (Neuron)
vze-c
A report was received from the Planning Commission
unanimously recomMendi^g denial of the application of Arthur D.
and Gladys ,cl. Ne-aron'for: a change of district from R-1 to P -C
for a :portion of the Rancho Rincon dr. San Francisquito, being three
parcels on Colorado Avenue near Bayshore, having found the change
to be not in the public 'interest and inasrnuch as no effort was made
to revise the plans in accordance with the requirements laid down.
Mr. Nearon addressed the Council, stating that he felt
he. had not had a properhearir,:g before the Planning Commission
and had had noopportunity to tell the Commission that he had made
changes in ,his 'Plans and was willing to comply with the requirements.
It was r_zoved, seconded and carried that this matter be
referred back to the Planning .Commission.
Zone .Change. (.2 2.0 Tal•o Alto Avenue
A report was submitted by the Planning Comrission
unanimously recommending approval of the application andplans
of C...M..and Shirley G. Peletz and Gloria .A. and Eustachio J.
Gasperetti;fc.r a change of district`ron R-1 and R-2 to t. -C for
the property; at 2.20 Palo Alto Avenue:, being a port: on of 1
Biock ,-6, University Park, subject to the following conditio. s:
a) Pe rnitted Use: Apartments, not to exceed 20 units.
b) Nature of Development: Shall be as indicated on the
approved deve.lopmer.t plan.
c) Stri;cture:
Maximurn Bldg. Coverage:, Not to exceed 9,825.5
sq. ft including balconies, stairs and garden
Struct;:.rc.
Height: Not to ev,cc..d 38 feet (basement garage
pi::_ 3 stories).
d) Of.Street Parkin; A minimum of 25 spaces to be
located under the apartment structure as
indicated on the plans.
e) Signs': In accordance with Sign Ordinance for R-5
districts.
f) Developrnort'Schedut.c:: Construction to start within
rnontris of Council approval, with completion
withir.:Twellie months from starting date.
A proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
to z•e oz e,th.e ps•operty at 220 Palo Alto Avenue to P -C, in accord-
ance with the recom.mendation of the Planning Commission was
introduced, , a d;on motion of Rodgers and. Marshall, was accepted
for first reading.
VariAnce. Wai ut.`Drive
A' po t' .ea received from the Planning Commission
recor_irnending approval of a variance as r,a,;uestecl by Joh:. and
Barbara.,. McKen•r,ie 'to permit location and construction of a
dwelling acid, icr 15o4 Walnut hive with a rear yard of 11 ft.
where.1 4 feet 1s_otherwise rail d.
+. rrii-.:ved by :c/Ootivi w d, seconded and carried by
majo_ ry ., foist, vote that the recommendation of the Planning
Co:'nmis'sio: ',e.'a.ccepted _.:.d : -_e variance be approved.
,i.oGTii\:a:;ion ;;~t. 4 Dti'.r12..ci}
A report -was submitted by the Planning Commission
unanimously recommending that the decision of the Planning Officer
be upheld l:'. denying the lot division application 1. r d
Y .`r., .'�pp�i C_ct i�� (•_ i. R. ,} �() 1. (i. (`L
covering a portiG'a of Sec. 2' , T7S, R3W, on Skyline ,'3ou1. yard.
;t was :explained. that:the ._._ .imam lot size for this area is ;i acres,
and zn:tt, the applicant "wished to make c ivi, the property to
a i ' a i o r of ,
provide for two ..acre sites.
It `,-as'.1 ovt:d-by Mrs. Dias, seconded by Stephens, and
c;r-r iec ;.1:... the _ -'cf:;:Y1::'1('...?.ation. of the Planning Commission for
tier m r l
AQrceroerk fe: P _ii.:',.1 ' Services
A ip port '.va' received from the Planning Commission
recommend; 2.; that the he anailthorized to sip,n an agreement
modifying the .. t::eemen.t with Ch :r. le s Dickman Associates for
planning r Hees to extend the, ti::ruff: for completion of the University
Avenue Plan to' ,' (-ember 1 5, 196 1 .
O^. ,.'notion. o Byx;;ee and Stephens, the Mayor was
authorized to sign an ._.n.<endr.lcr_: to the agreement between the
City and-C,,:-%ric•, �i..��..:..lt'^_ a , Assoc:..i tee to extend the time '.within
which the University Averu.4e Plac shall be completed to 7`dcve'_nber 15,
1961.
Ma,:.etinG sG 1i.••VSC.W _�1.::!":^i?'^_').'P•Fi'^.,,.._ Pro o
✓yxl.ee c ll d attention to interim reports
from the planni,e consultant. , Charles .1.uckrnan As ice isie s , on
their studies in coci' C'ction with the revision of the General. Plan,
part icularly..with. _ ._.1e.. _,r.i; to the dowmttown area, 1!te that he
felt befog the cor,sultaa.r:;s •start preparation of the '±i;na1 plan, it -
would be desirable ab',e for cour'.ci1 members and plarinir.,;; commissioners
to have a joint meting -to review the interim proposals; tinlat some
action by tbi. Council on their aitc•rnative proposals might be required.
a' WFZs Mowed by Fyxbee, seconded by Woodward, and
earric that a joir_trnee.t;.;^.g•of Committee No. I and. the ;t�lanning
C'JIYi!`_1.lssitiz t",P,neld ?:o review the interim proposals of the planning
consu.lt+.r.ts. Thle.'Mavo suggested that the Chairman of the Planning
Commission and tht Clnairr,ian of Committee No. I arrange fOr such meeting.
evel
unanimously
us re an, pt pig
t+�F�r to recommending
ec° d • 'port was ceiv from St„
23 and
amend om e. Development
arpprovai the Pplic
6S d "� of he d velopme of the application
Ca
e Stanford
3g4S yzt ,pin pPlicatia �'nissia
ti construction.
dit• mar '`almaStreet,
of Shoppers'
a f n
nai xqn d extension
Street optyNr P A. J.
Sh
•�Ctia�' Xt��siq� 4i` the
Villa + being' portionsWorld for
he d�veloprnnTract,c toprovide Blacks
/961, construction Resolution schedule far °r a
IV°,
by unanimous was introduced
tr,°dII ion l`ttrH343/, extending start of
rumpus. voiceo vote.
�� a from August ,time in which
`task ' duly seconded,
t° October
` tc� ded, was adopted
26,
The
3 to 1 that the he n , . . .
,I�,r;,cyiCfiruter�Auncil give Commission
item 1 °k.�;�• Y excluding
x�.Zudi � consideration
ansid � recommended
this
�a� beex�.C�ir�an og'Oregon Avenue
to the ndec� by a v
�' xneetir, 1'andIed, . . f the pl sue as estahlis ate of
o , , . in the annyra8 Co truck hed. that
of
� l nd e l in the previous discussions
sia � r° do a
Avenue and th�-�. �S and aatz� that this
ment "sa ' ent truck ordinns ance.
°.£ .�a _solution �.... -�.,.
nd owned by a' ,, 32 -_.t--.. i r
provide It was th�':Southern
au. h lax thecondemnation
nd `�- axed
a1 portion a. basis for reported that
Pacific Rai/road
`;.inch of `th " railroad
necessary
e s at the purpose° othe and abandon -
introduced.
Propasrs. ir�vpl e or he right e ry proceedings
of th Company
proposed that an the b`ht of eedizz ses u.da.
with the at th C. e.p°pab way southerly�5 far abandonment
is
4uxt City of proposed F nda to
proceedings;
rat di h' of S Pala Ai. aoth he of Aran n eat of
can be ,P;•s; that azztaC�a� to and t �x�res3 txadero
s st'Co when th a in the he City o waY; that Road
.
case a permit before n the Interstate
has been ffiliniled,
°f eminef nt '°elfin join is
adopted dts mot; he abandonment.
can proceedings
r �ediz�
by u ariTho . DIY 5ecp ded, Commission to s
..�L,. . _se tion Resalu`=ar may 4
that
"`--"� pa :t was
at r�gtzge �i l'ep°rt w
�`+e•'erat; pr s pas a:� �'cived at 3 O2 l a al ce.iv.ed f: am
Pxcates: 1 C a:ziz�a ua�. nice o an rom tae City .4,tto
sc• he' fin iquo� The nse Iy atian sney advising
,
basis: `�t, recommended
Restaurant,
no p•�Gte$t itwasmoved to wit' proximity
that .n
e h "Yta� °
be filed against this
se hutch ar
?s faµ zs license
seconded ar,
'�ppliCatian d carried that
Reports
the epos s e,rLre eiveci from t?�
fo{ damages the City edt°xne
�'ni.ed in the ezytis
rn�en.,
ety;d
a) Claim of Palo Alto Drug Company in the amount of
$480.00 for asserted damage due to flooding from
a storm sewer.
b) Claim of Easton Creamery in amount of $2,500.00`
for asserted damage due to flooding caused by a
storm sewer.
c) Claim of Stark's Bakery in the sum of $Z13. 19 for
asserted dax_iage due to flooding of the premises
from a storm sewer.
d) Claim of: Henry M. Comstock (no amount stated) -
asserting, injury due to a sidewalk fall.
e) Claim of Go;rak Construction Company in the amount
of $$00.00for asserted damage to swimming pools.
built by them at Cubberley Senior High School and
Terman junior High School due to alleged oil and' •
grease from a main water pipe line.
I) Claim ` of. Jean Tait in behalf of Cathy Tait, a minor,.
i:^ the„stun of $5,000.00 for asserted injury due to
an accident at the skating rink at Mitchell Park.
g) Claim of Madge; E. Busch in the amount of $32.56
for asserted damage to her vehicle when it dropped
into a hole at San Antonio Road and Middlefield Road.
The City Attorney advised that all of these claims had
been investigated and that, he had found no liability on the part of
the City.
It was moved by Byxbee, seconded and carried, that
the City Attorney's report be accepted and that all the above claims
be denied in their entirety.
J 1CIAthiS. Renorts`
The monthly report of the Planning Officer on action
taken. in July on applications for redivisic•n of lots, and the monthly
report of. the Zoning Administra,tor on action taken in July on
applications for variances Wand use permits, were received and
filed.
,4opoint;xments.': •Plan: ing'Cornmissior.
The Mayor' announced that there are two appointments to
be made to` the Planning Commission, each for a four-year term.
He reported that M:: . Fran Madison whose term expired June 30,
1961, has requested that' he,:.be not reappointed to the Commission.
The Mayor, nominated for, these appointments Mr. Edward .
V. Arbuckle, a former .mer° ber of tf'e Commission, and Mr. Robert °
C. Kopriva. On motion of.Rodgers, duly seconded, these nominations
were confirmed.
There being no further business, the meeting was
declared;a'djou:red a: 11:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
,.erx ,
Mayor u
. r7"" -
City lriala, Palo Alto,
California
August 28, 1961.
The Couric:il of the City
on this date at 7:30unci p, m ., with a
as follows; of Palo Alto Ynet ira
y'or l-iaight presiding.
session
I3resent,-
"g` Roll call
$yxbee
Arnold3rnold.. yxbee Debs, Evans.
Rue, ix‘ight,od MarWoodward,
we
Absent: . Stephens, Woodward, Zwen$.
Bishop, Dias, porter,
When the
minutes of. th;e last
asked if t
stated ast meeting there were an
that he u ng of August 14 y corrections to the
s show would the minutes • the Councilman
toon the that the uld li a under xrxan Debs o' Assistant City Manager, the item, "Truck
Attorney zd�nce as. it in makin Ordinance"
re t ck advised that affects Oregon Avenue his oral re
enfoxceab2a the truck • said port
It was ordinance as no,� that the City
minutes fenforceable.
and thus agreed that this correction written is
1961 were a us corrected the minutes be made to the
AAxove9. s of the
.," meetizag of August. 14,
Wt�
This �,�,
icdconsiaerin� ihi repoxt mtime and place fixed for
.+ring t e lti�<�ri�e,d asscss.men,t list of th retry Eng
by l.aw, to of this; hr_ar' e CL band
ob' �'�Iayow an==ounce � ing had beer ,^ �" Engineer for
to objections which may `, d that the Council w u given as any
ob e assessed for r e raised by any of « pr Halo hear an
no be present who he ,work of abating such i property owners T=able
wished to be heard, nuisance. There was
2227 one 'written .
Tasso Street , protest was
his Proper , objecting to the char e of from '� . N. Baby
the City ,' (Parcel ?�o, i3$S1_ charge of $ 6.00 4r.,
Y had y (?a done -no 69). for weed placed stating
against
City ity done was donexYing on his property an d that
nt. stating that
Y spraying do r reported by the tenant, a g and that the only
d that the ,gardener,
i yam r rep advised that City's records had , The Assistant:
asBa.been the, records indicate wa teen the
and the City
was .y that eked and,
y did perform prayed for weed abate on, two occasion;;
that in the m the w abatement by the
absence of r_otiGe b cork �o�. which the City.
to do the work hi y the property charge was '�
himself, the spraying p ty owner t; b3E. Cep;
was tat he wished
done; by the: City,
hearing �,,, ,
' as closed.
osedET re l"2g no further protests,
, written or oral, .the
Resolution nTQ..
report axzd`as 3433, confirming the City' Engineer's
n motionn a.s duly for weed abatement, trod
voice vote. u -Y made and seconded, �-� was introduced, 'sded, was adapted by unanimous
Ab eznent ,
O. lrc
consic�erin�T �x� re s the
time and place fixed
considering
of or, a assessx eat list for receiving "wing and
report
hearing unsafe and unlawful conditions.
of the w
g had -been given as cerzditiozxs, City Engineer. far
required by law. The Me a tics n this
Mayor announced
444
that the
,raised bCouncii at
e to f abating such y any of t his ti a would hear
d that on this he .nui$a'tty owners' i any objections
caused 4t the assessment
liab t th
it by on this
issesa ment list,
was notes t4 �� ass which mawork
y be
written �'�� was no one
which � cQx'�ect B Peirce/ No. there was °ni the
protests
rot a s s n o a pran who left he unsafe /20.S.,
a Y
no for Re oe filed, The
wished a tr, lion
and abate ion Nq he hearing to be heard,
voice vote.
�txo o Woodwardment $d e a 3434 oEafix'r in 1 $ w,xs clog d. aid
he
oxbxar and nd shag lui conditions p d and ass
� dhe was ado was introduced,
the x A letter $ adopted by unanimous
their �e� sz� was received
aus
property members., & Crescent heir ed fx
p
the city i at d`t8_ s Albert Association,
P.
books Y emits S& University
.. beat M�! ecxation Stoltz, t
Council
fx°m: t of pao . ersj. 4 Mantick, ow • doe's
n side in
a Library
ib Alto enu owner thatPresid of
Live outside
Change tisexalo /to, would li, e, K'ho do of apartment
°' of zde t ar without charge.
the °s n��t mee
non-resident
uoo-x � ide t f to use
s chedate lierequested privi/eg' ° er w
�miit� On motion library
service wit t„�� yershe
ee ,No. 2, °f �Y Cbee payment
ee, dul Yrxxent of -.
���� ��$��� �' seconded,
this
Pro Notices
1t '���, � h�s was xb.i+er;
„ Posed annexations
otzCe$.,�e� �„ �
addle{zei atio:2 t e received a
. 2$,, 4 the City and fi/
of �C regarding El "Middlefield
� xdrTle fA d° tain �`xttg the f
residing .� Y'``Cax'111hL� �.�ai�.} No. �,9View:"Church No.
din petiti� � k
ixx ill the was xe . tq
gssouthwesterly and exve
Palo o2` the sad,, xeo 4000 blocks
a
ueat1 of umber
tie Itannexation ' permission
t of
°fk:/,
in the remaining
explained
of certain rmiss:o amino Real, persons
- s f anima P of ce n inhabited
to cq to °'
Avenue Alto. ' hi that led mme n the
for
i to e r seal from1 "hway:fro the pro t`xx'ith ne'e Prot
annexation pity l the present
Posed annexation
r Y to the eed~,
h? .f k:/, y i o ,as_ fiats he/in resent city
on the soup ekataon ron of
for preparation
suggested
noted on at MaYb l limits h,e are proposed
pro-
ponents, gRested a map eZl Avenue.
of ly side
¢�das, s0 -re s f legal descriptions
the Pe resented b e• The area
staff
door • ep ° ni a ii alegal. descriptions
inoconjunction
be referred
cti to with
tto h ap
and .forniatP proceeding
di be initiated
t th staffxt
matter It C t to he a 0.
to that �� referred ta��d by Z'u,e edx,ogs xnitiazed at � ty
start the e annexation
xa zos o the staff
for pre seconded an°x descriptions
xz proceedings. annexation may take th ration f legal that the
e n-Les$axy$tePs
Sign :Ordinance Arne.nd ent_
A letter .was received from. Macy's requesting considera-
tion of an'arr_e.ndrnent to the sign ordinance to permit them to build
the type, of sign • they propose for their new store at the Stanford
Shopping Center. The .&ssistant City Manager advised • that the
present sign ordinance does not permit the projection of sign letters
from the face of The building beyond a depth, of six inches, and the
request is for an ar:iendment to permit the letters in the proposed
signto project a distance of 1'4 inches from the face of the buildi:ng.,
It, was noted that the size, of the proposed sign is in no way in conflict
with the sign ordinance, and that the present ordinance does not
provide, for a graduatedfeature which would allow a greater projec
lion as the size o± the :sign increases.
During discussion the Assistant City Manager pointed',out
that the entire Building Code, including thesign ordinance, is now
under study and reve b, a special committee for the purpose of
bringing the code up to date. He advised that the staff believes a
change in the ordinance With respect to the projection of sign letters
is appropriate, and recommends an amendment to Section 4614 of
the ordinance regulating the construction and design of signs, and
providing for a`g-adiated scale of projection from the mounting
surface, allowing no more than: six inches projection where the
area of the sign letters does not exceed 16 square feet, and the
projection in excess of 6 inches to be extended one-half inch for
every square footof area in excess of 16 square feat, the projection
in no event to exceed 15 inches.
Counci1raa n stated that he feels matters relating
to the sign ordinance should be reviewed by the Planning Commission,
and after some discussion it was moved by Rus, secondedand carried
that the matter 'e'referred to the Planning Commission, It was
pointed out that time is an important factor to Macy's as the building
is nearing completion, and it was suggested to the Chairman of the'
Planning Commission. that consideration of this item be expedited.
Citizens. , 'o^rnmitteee"on Pchli.: T"ar.ssortai,;is,;fl
r.r
lvfr, Philip S. Flint, 2256 Santa Ana Street, was granted
permission to address the (;C.?.^_c;,'' at this t]_•_ne . I'7_ anno...i ced.that
a new Citizens' Committee or. Public Transportation has been forrned
in the Palo Alto ar<a with himself as acti:r.g chairman', that their .
objectives are to p:: b rncte public transportation alongside of and in
coordination with 1'resrn t private automobile transportation, He
stated that the people who have formed the committee are interested
citizens who h:we been concerned about the growth of automobile
transportation in this area while rn7ISS t. ar spor, tation has been
decreasing. Mr, Flint:advised that the scope of their prn grata
include studies 'of local 'transit (the `ous system), rail commuter
service, a.nd eventually' rapid transit. He corn:nented that it is a
long rat gF.progra :: that they hope to conduct factual studies and::
an educa:tioiaa.l program for the public, and they hope to work with
the city' gov.ernm.ent`'ard the:' community.
Mr. ,rlizit advised that the co:nhnittee had held only one
meeting to datewher they met with Mr. Worth Trine,, General
Manager of_the Peninsula Transit Lines, to discuss the local bus'
systeri 'sh.ian t'iey;feel is in, a critical condition; that they hoped to.
meet with city officials on the same subject after the city staff has'
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presented its report and recommendations now being prepared.
The Mayor told M. Flint he was sure the new committee
would have the Council's support.
Amendments to Hos_pita1 By -Laws and Agr tgmr t
There .was transmitted to the Council by the Board of
Hospital Directors of the Palo Alto -Stanford Hospital Center two.
resolutions..passed by the Board at its meeting on August 23, 1961,
as follows
(1) RESOLVED: That the Board of Directors of the Palo Alto -
Stanford Hospital Center recommends to the City Council
of Palo Alto and the Board of Trustees of Stanford
University that the By' -laws of the Corporation, Article V,
Section 1: which sets forth the composition of the Board
of Directors be revised as follows:
"The, governing body: of this organization shall be a
Board of Hospital Directors of 12 persons of whom sit
shall be appointed by each voting :member. No mez-iber
of the. Board be a physician or an employee of
zither voting member; there sila,ll not be more than
one member, of the City Council of the City of Palo
Aitc,,.and one member, of the Stanford Board of 'Trustees
or' the Board ;i;t the same time. Directors shall serve
without corripensa'_'lan. "
(2) RESOLVED: l,h;; the Board of Hospital Directors of the.
Palo Alto -Stanford Hospital Center recommend to the
Owners that Article V, Section 2, (Tern, of Office) of
the By-lawsbe revised as follows:
"Section 2. Term of Office
"Members of the Board of Hospital Directors shall
be';appal^ted at the annual meeting and shall serve
for a term of three years from and after their appoint-
ment, except that the ter:.1s of incumbent directors
and Hirsh to be appointed shall expire as follows
Narne By Whom Appointed Exp. of Term
William. R. Hewlett Stanford 1962;
To succeed Robert W. Byxbee. Palo Alto 1962
Robert Klein Stanford 1962
Gordon'Smith Palo Alto 1962
H.. 'Taylor. Peery Palo Alto 1963
L Harold Anderson Stanford 1963
To .be appointed Pala Alto 1963
T:.> be appointed Stanford 1963
Raymond Rohr.s Palo Alto 1964.
J'an)es B. DuPrau` Stanford 1964
To be appoizted Palo Alto 1964 .,
To be appoir.ted Stanford 1964 "
h iJ
Councilman Byxbee remarked
to increasing the number of Board that he ;has no objection
pro used members from 8 to 12 as
p , o� the reduction. of the length of terms from. 4 to3 years
but does object to limiting
to one rs ob b ahe number of Council 'representatives
tie"r. He felt that if the membership cr dt
12 members, the City Council: is increased" to
three should have the opportunity to have
members of the Council .on the that greater `representation from the Council
if it wishes to do so;
of the Council a better• ouzcit would: give members
Coon understanding of hospital problems and
Hospital would have a better understanding of the City's
problem& He though= *barn should be pr Board's finance. cam Y
committee at 7 a , and member of the Council on other committees al. times. and a Council member on
of the Beard,
It was Moved by Byxbee,
seconded by Marshall, that
the proposed re.visionsbe referred to C'om
mittee No. 4.
Councilman liven
called attention to the fact thatr he committee's agenda afire mmittee No. ,
Includes a previous suggestion ready
increase in , ggestionmade by Councilman Byxbee for
Council membership on the Hospital bard_..
suggested it would be wise to approve the enlargement of theIe
Board at �thiG, time, pointing of v g out that this would spread the workload
oard axid insure a quorum for. the suggestzox�:of increasrn meetings, and then consider
at an early Council representatiozi on the Board`
y" meeting' of Committee Na. 4.
It was moved by Rohrs and seconded that the Council
approve the first sentence of. the proposed
1
Article V, of the B proposed revision, of Section 1,
of `icl Hospital. By-laws, to provide for 12
Directors (iii, persons on the Board
shall be a (instead of 8 as at present), six of who
appointed by each voting member (City }
and Stanford.
During discussion_ of the =notion, the City
advised that if the rx'iotiaz:>is passed, Attorney
the recommendationdth , the Council would. be approving
made by the Board; that thy. Stanford Board
of Trustees would..aiso consider the matter and if th'e
the proposed revision, then the o b approve
City and Stanford, and :the ., operating agreement between the
Stanford Sta Hospital By-laws of the corporation of the Palo Alto -
Stanford Center, would be amended accordingly.
The motion ' made
clause the operating aye by Rohrs was changed to include a,
u that g greerze'n+ and the By-laws and any other
dative to the composition of the amended to p --oxide for 12 persons Board of .Directors
with the pro on the Board, in accordance be.
P posed"revision. The motion was then carried.
It was then moved by Rohrs, seconded and carried that
the proposed revisions of. Section 2, ,
relative to termof .Article V,
office the sp laws
be a as recommended by the Hospital Board,
approved.
?'aiect "b0..5 California Ai,enue
jaetauttifiteation
A report was made by the Assistant City Manager on the
bids received at 11:010 A.M. on this date for the sale of a
California, Avenue District Beautification
�7„ 000
60-5, as follows; Bonds of 1961, Project
Name of Bidder
J. B. Hanauer. . Company
First California Company
Stone & Youngberg
S. C. Pohlman Company
Sanford.,- Hanauer & Corxspany
Euphr, at Securities' Cornpary
Average
Interest Rate.
4. 24458%
4. 28846%
4. 40470%
4. 50000%
4. 69379%
4.98033%
It was recommended: by the staff that the iow bid of
4.24458% interest as submitted by J. B. Hanauer & Company be
accepted.
Resolution No. 3435 awarding the sale of these bonds to
J. B. Hanauer & :Company in accordance with their bid was
introduced, and On motion of Woodward and. Zweng, was adopted by
unanimous voice vote.
Proic ct 60-7 a „tg,
r,�a,a r venue.: a e o onds
Reference was made by the Assistant City Manager to
action taken at the last rzeeting authorizing the purchase of bonds
by the City. He informed ,t e Council that the bond counsel has
advised that it is necessary first to determine the unpaid assessments
and provide for the issuance of the bonds, and that new resolutions
to clarify the action and corniplete the procedure are necessary.
Resolution No. : 3436, determining unpaid assessments
and providing' for the issuance of boards in the amount of $12,390.10,
California. Avenue et al Street Lighting, Project No. 60-7, was
introduced, and on motion of Marshall, duly seconded, was adopted
by unanimous voice vote.
Resolution. No. 3437, authorizing purchase of the bonds
by the City, was introduced, and on motion of Marshall, duly
seconded, was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
-Eroject 52-1'3 Parkin& lots �3locks4-F ansl 4-W
A report was submitted by the Assistant City Manager
on bids received on August 23, 1961 for the construction of a parking
lot in Block 4-E and an addition to the parking lot in Block 4-W,
Project 52-13, with the recommendation that the low bid of Bahr &
Ledoyen, Inc.,of, Palo Alto, be accepted in the amount of $23,225.73.
The Assistant •City Manager advised that the contract will provide.
for the work to conirrence on September 18, 1961 and be completed
within sixty days, and that the occupants of the property, Simpson
Motors, plan to vacate the property on September 7, 1961.
On motion of Rodgers, duly seconded, the low bid of
Bahr & Ledoy:en was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to sign
the contract for :this work in behalf of the City.
ro'ects 52-13 52..14 55-5, 59-3, 60-5
4d ?�a1or ern rax-11-ate s or a • . , ;
The Assistant City Manager advised that it is the
responsibility of the Council annually to establish the special ad
valorem tax rates applicable' to the various special improvement
districts in the City. He stated that the staff had computed the
requireme-nta and recommended the establishment of the following
ad valorem tax rates for 1961-62.
District Rate
University Avenue, Off -
Street Parking., Project 52-13 $0. 564
University Avenue, Off -Street
Parking, Project 52-14 0.204
California Avenue Off -Street
Parking, Project 55-5 1.578
California Avenue District,
Birch Street, Pr<iject 59-3 0.272
California Avenue Beautific.a-
tion Project; 60.5 0.555
The Aesista.nt City Manager advised that the rate of $0.555 on the
Beautification .Bonds, Project a0-5, was the result of the favorable
bids on the bonds sold today.:
Ordinance No 2044, fixing $0.564 as the ad valorem tax
rate for 1961 62''on'Universi'ty Avenue District Off -Street Parking,
Project 52-13, was introduced, and on motion of Rohrs, duly
seconded, was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
Ordinance No . 2045, fixing $0.204 as the ad valorem rate
for 1961-62 on University Avenue District Off -Street Parking,
Project 52.-14, was introduced, and on motion of Rohrs, duly
seconded, was'. adopted by unanimous voice vote.
Ordinance,No. 20'46, fixing $1.578 as the ad valo:em;tax
rate for 1961'6,2 on 'California. Avenue* District Off -Street Parking,
Project S5-5 was introduced;' and on' motion of Rohrs, duly seconded,
was adopted by unanimous„voscc vote.
Ordinance No. 20%7', fixing $0. 272 as the ad valorem tax
rate on California Avenue District - Birch Street, Project 59-3, was
introduced, and on remotion of Rohrs, duly seconded, was adopted by -
unanimous voice vote..
Ordinance' No. 2048, fixing $0. 555 as the ad valorem rate
for 1961-62 on California Avenue District. Beautification, Project
60-5, was introduced, and on'rr otion of Rohrs, duly seconded, was
adopted by unanimous' voice vote.
Project 60-8, Transfer oil_lbnds as,x,,Q9;a.
The staff recommended a transfer of $45, 000 from the
Capital Improvement Fund as an inter -fund loan to Improvement
Project 60-8, California Avenue District Off -Street Parking.
On motion of Byxbee and Marshall, and by unanimous voice
vote, this transfer of funds was authorized as a loan to Project 60-8,
to be returned after sale of the bonds to be issued on this project.
A reernent with Chamber of commerce
There was presented to the Council the agreement
between the city and the PalO'Alto Chamber of Commerce & Civic
Asst?ciatiot7 re'Ia.tive to the expenditure of funds allocated by the
Cityin the total arnour'it' of $12.205.00, for the 1961-6Z program of
Charnber of Commerce activities as approved in the current
budget. On motion of Step ;;ens and Zweng, the agreement was
approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the L;.reerr:ent in
behalf of the City.
Councrlma.r. IUebs ;then objected to the use of taxpayers'
money to s.ubsidize: the. Charnber of Cornrnerce because he felt it
indulges in poli:tical activities;. It was pointed out by the Mayor
and other council mernbers that the City has supported certain
activities of the Chamber of,' Commerce for many years; that such.
activities would otherwise have to be taken care of by the City.
Councilman Debt rtloved that the matter be reconsidered
and entered on the,zninutes He.,:stated that he would like to see the
contract and have it reconsidered at the next meeting. The: motion
wva.s tort for want oi: a second.
�ar rt Studly Prestnati n:
A brief report was'rnade by the Assistant City Manager
on the airport study presentation made at a meeting held on
August.,22, 1961, attended by several members of the Council and
City staff and.by Supervisors and staff members of San Mateo and
Santa Clara Counties. He advised that the Council members and
Supervisors present felt that additional study on the administrative.
level wasneeded before any action could be taken, and it was
recognized by all parties that airport service is perhaps a function.
that exceeds`.the jurisdiction of'.any single agency. The Assistant
City Manager stated that the purpose of bringing this matter to the
Council's attention now is to seek. the Council's concurrence with
the action taken at the August 22nd meeting that the two County
managers and the City Manager of .Palo Alto be designated as a
committee to evaluate the airport study report and make a report
back to their respective logislative agencies.
It was moved by By•c.bee, seconded and carried that the
Council concur and authorize the;. City Manager to serve on a
committee with the two county Managers ;ers to evaluate the airport
study.
.kage Sgrvice. F¢ �lity
The Assistant City ivlanager advised that at the time the
City entered into a new contract for the collection of garbage and
refuse,' it was provided in the contract that the City provide a site
for the;bcation of an office for the company and an area for
storage and .servicing of trucks. A site of one acre on city -owned
property adjacent to Geng Road was recommended by the staff for
the development of an office and Storage yard for the garbage
company.
After discussion, it was moved by Marshall, seconded
by Stephens,' and carried that the proposed site be approved and that
the staff be authorized to prepare a .lease with the Palo H ito
Sanitation Company.,
Road.,
r''o tior.»o��i An d ` owner
p,bandanrre:rtt .r--.-- Alen Payne, - ` es was received from or the a en Pa rct +, of
A Ye�,t 809 Road, property.
San Antonio rop'
a the small
property San
Road adjacent to her p der design a
of Antonio R lvlanager that the
I sz tS reported
Assistant City hed i
d by the A area left a small triangular
IL was report n that al area less, than
Tovements .i It has far abandanrnk�nt
the e,1 no._lon the City.
er xstaff rd by m mended the request donment
p�Ya+1 no longer c�carn proceedings for the aban
The staff recommended
by nr
be ncj• ft. re necessary I all casts will be paid
begranted . that t rst.anclinl3
initiated,
with the urde
owner.. intention to abandon
property ng Zi, Iab
he
?,430. or ciaTt the
Resolution,No. R and
�aettir.g September .was
Road, proposed abandonment, a pardon of Sari Antonio on the F abano by
61,
s'ttine.o" hcaYtnQ
ia rod p:d, a duly seconded, was intxoduc�d� and"on, motion
unanimous voice vote. Bicycle Hof_ E3a�_,:...._�'
Arrienament t.!� rA rti eri-== .. Article 16 04 Codified
ordinance amending regulation of
Aproposed and r` g , d that
i�5anagat advised 5 with respect to licensing
The AssiStartt City F d anienv rents'
Ordinance No. presented. the proposed by Comn,ittec
bicycles was p. s Ibmitted considered Department had ` fm
the `police DgP ordinance had been reviewed briefly.
- and the ax were re renewed every
7onie -Girn�e e pr the ordinance rene
h p The pxcyisge w o' ui'
-e lice:.ns<'s to be
Th, "pxancipal ;change would, " �
three years. h B.
Connell. 3302
from Ralph s roust
. -eceived. £. c1e ownE
A.l��tter wa, oral that bicy three
e objecting too the prop license fee every
-
�rrac l s and pay the $1.0�
Vernon T.' h-,. bicycles
their, ..i�y carried that
sears. Woodward,
seconded and car'
moved by or rereading.IC was rno`
first ..`
,roposed" ordinance be accepted
the k T oh 1�°r
ray � L.r��^_
Rem,eS't . ti.a
rrrc.:% t,- ----~" at; a p r e v z o u5
W��—.Th d to the staff Corporation
The• be n'5 Y Cyril Johnson tn��estment
Ne had C parcel
cation of a l , � i � acre
a request from the :? • y Frontage Road. and the
meeting consider the annc, was
unci section of F ge
that: �lze C�? 'C The Council.
distant, �ror<'i the intersection
.orabo ; 1p0:� Arroyo
and Amarillo Avenue. rion had purchased this.
(that . e Road " attnexa that it h
former A proponent of the h company
t that e p' gadio Rg. Telegraph ,at it i the
informed ;;NMadl�aY �ohnsan Corporation
, ael from the. owned by the
ax-- C'lCty
adjacent to prmP,
city limits of 'Palo Alto.
wed that the anrfe.xation
�,�tanage.r advised ruble s
nti.CitY present some P �a.ns,
The oper.y might p uti.li.ty eaten
the future er.ty in planning for l�li.ty e presents
of t?Ze;� lviackay pr�'p. or'adequate p rticular
but that ity
fthisp
if there is a.
and roads', but that the
no probleixts:
carried that
Stephens, seconded and , the.
oaeet by � n ir. preparing It was m + assist Mr. Johnson parcel in t question.
to a.•$ of the p
the staff be auttioxixed for the annexation
nrn cessary proceedings
on Rarngoi a Street,
A recommendation was received from the Staff Traffic
Committee that parking be prohibited an the easterly side of
Ramona Street between Forest and Horner Avenues.
Resolution No. 3439, amending Resolution 2971 to
prohibitparking on the easterly side of Ramona between Forest and
Horner, was introduced, and on motion of Rodgers and Marshall,
was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
Setbacks Sira,, ;,ih_$unce,„
A report vuas, received from the Planning Commission
unanimously recommending amendment of the Setback Ordinance to.
establish setbacks for —Ash Street between Sherman Avenue and
Page ?vii11 Road• in accordance with map dated August 16, 1961..
A proposed ordinance amending the Setback Ordinance
in accordance with the.; recommendation was introduced, and on
motion of•EvariS..U'uly seconded, was: accepted for first reading.
latre Ch�zngF 27_,11 Palo 1toAverin
0rdi_nance No 2049, amending the Zone Map by changing
the zoning of,.th.. property at. 220 Palo Alto Avenue from R-i and
R-Z.to P -C (apartments), was given, second reading, and on motion
of Stephens, duly seconded, was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
Zone Chan e American Institute_for Research]
Ordinance -No. 2050, amending the Zone Map by
changing the zoning of certain property of approximately eight
acres on the southerly side of the 1 700 block of Arastradero Road
from R-E:A to P - C,, was given second reading, and on :notion of
Stephens, duly seconded, was adopter', by majority voice vote.
Claim for Damages Lrleratyi
A report was submitted by the City Attorney on the claim
filed by Mrs. Virginia. Heraty in the amount of $7.00 for damages
to automobile resulting: fr oma collision with a police car. The
City Attorney advised that there was no negligence on the part of
the City employee driving thecity vehicle, and recommended the
claim be denied in. its entirety. It was moved, seconded and
carried that the City Attorney's report be accepted and that the
claim be denied.
'vlonthly Re,l ort`of C nwrgiles_
The financial report of the Controller for July 1961 and.
the fiscal year to•date was received and 'filed.
ari-:P e Mill Expressway jPark2.Kayl
Councilman Woodward commented that confusion had
arisen frorn the motion passed at the: last meeting when the Council
decided to take no action on the proposed expressway plan and the
parkway proposal. He advised that he had received a number of
calls on the subject and that he understood the plannPrs have been
confused b' the action. The comment was; made that the wording
6
of the headline in the Palo Alto Tines, which said the Council.
"stalled" the expressway plan , had been rnis'teading. Councilman
Rodgers who had rnade,thc motion stated that it was not his intent
to stall c.r defer the rrr,atter.
a.t was rnoved by Woodward, seconded by Stephens,
that the Council, reject the County plan for an Oregon -Page Mill
Expressway, aid 'also reject the parkway proposal recommended
by the Planning Commission. Councilman Debs stated that he felt
it was necessary to ciarify the Council's action as the people
alortg.Oregon Avenue are confused. He also stated that he felt the
State Division t: -Highway~ should be informed of the Council';
action, and that- there sh0Uld bt: nu interchange at El Camino Rea -t
and Pag:! •'i1,1 i'.oad, or at Oregon Avenue and F'ayshorc, Highway.
In arsvver to questions from council members, the
Ass; st:.in,, City Manager d adviti t 't g e? that ❑�.. CC;UnC 1 � some lime a .
• r th
r-y!l,.rs„c� State it, . study .the ;iced fora grade separation at
El Camino Real and Page- Mitt..Road, and that the interchange at
llayshore and Oregon has been deli'<gned and that the Sta.e is
continuing with its. (;l mi for the.project; that Li1C' Freeway y Agreement
entered into-betwee;�rn the State and the City in 1958 included plans•
for the intc•rc1iA'nl e,
ftc r discii:: lion. the ruction made by Woodward to •
reject the exprass\N ay and! parks.vay plans was ca,r ic•d, by unanimous •
• Voice Vote.
A o+ •: was then made by De hs, sec or,decl b
'r
• 104'raoclwa.rcl, t , '.t r copy r`.f this'».ction be sent to theState and that
the pre viou 'request n1 de it> tl''e State for a .study of t}1.0 l ,l (.'LMZnO
Kcal -Pa' e ;v ).J. ;ntorsee tion..be withdrawn.
A4`.:c_:r • More di se us s On, a motion was made by Evans,
secOnde-d•and carried that t:1 que:st:ion of the City's
Ci ,'eqnic'stfCrr
tigcirl`r'.}�y the Stat c i rz.c rte:eci :for a. r* l separation Ott El Camino
ac.c sc
•
and" P•t e V1ii! be eit :r "ed t.o C.:i>ft;:':,i_:.tc \o. 1.
Tbc..re.beinf, no further hy.sincss to conic! before
Council the Meeting was declared adjourned at 9:2.0
APPROVED:
ATT.-41ST: r/
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