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City Hall, Palo Alto, California.
September26, 1960
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met in regular
session on this date at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Ball presiding
call as follows
Prerent - Bali, Byxbee, Davis,. Evans, Giffin, Haight, Marshall,
1e+litchell,. Nevis, Rodgers.. Woodward, Zweng.
...R.1= . on Transportation Study
Mr. William F. Farell, transportation consultant and:
superintendent of the Santa Monica Municipal Bus ]Carnes, was present
to make an oral,presentation on his study of public transportation
Palo Alto. It had been directed by the Council on July 25, 1960,
that .Mr. Farell be asked to make his presentation at this time.
Mr. Farell reviewed his written report on his survey
and findings relating to the need for better transit in Palo Alto.
The report contained maps and descriptions of the present routes,
recommendations. for improved service and equipment, recommended
route changes and schedules, and four possible plans for considera-
tion.
Mr Farell recommended that an effort be made to keep
the private companyin operation of the bus system. He suggested
in Plan No 1 that city representatives meet with the owners of the s
Peninsula Transit Lines to find'out if there is a possibility ofan
equipment replacement program being put into effect so that there
will be better and:rnore modern equipment for the use of the public,
andthat half-hour services be established if possible on the best
routes. If this plan can not be worked out, then Mr. Farell
recommended that the City purchase the Palo Alto portion of the,
Peninsula Transit Lines, plus Route C to. Redwood City, and
operate thesysteni'as a municipal bus line, as outlined in Plan`No.4.
He submitted detailed information on the proposed plan regarding
operation of the bus service as a municipal activity, with estimates
on revenue and ' expense .
Opportunity was givento council members to ask
questions of Mr. Farell. He pointed out in his discussion that
bus patrons had complained of the poor equipment, the infrequent
service and length of time to get to their destination, and the 25 -cent
fare, in that order. Mr. Farell advised that there are thirteen
municipal bus lines in the State and most of them are operating
Mr. Farell recommended that,if the City decides to
take over the bus system five cents of the tax rate be set aside to
coven any possible losses during the first years of operation. He
adviaed that eight new buses would be needed, which would cost
approxiniately $88, 000.00. He suggested that if the City decides
to go into the transportation business, the Public Utilities Commission
be asked to fi..rnish,an appraiser'' to establish a fair price for the bus
system. He -told the Council he would be happy to assist in any
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to o_ganize the bus a r.1e if the Cif should install one, at no cost
to the City except' for expenses.
At the suggestion. of. Councilman Haight, the Council
expressed its gratitw::de and thanks to Mr. Farell for his study and:
hi:s :presentations before the Citizens' Committee and. the City
Council, and the Mayor advised he would send a letter of apprecia
tio:^ .to Mr .. Fa::- ; lc
At the s,iggestion of Councilman Byxbee, the bus trans-
portatiori matter w,..g. e£err.ed to Committee No. 2 for further study.
It was pointed o;' hs:trthe Crxestioz is pendirg before Committee
No. 3 for consideration' as a rtxatter of policy.
Pro4ect 59;,10, -Sa .:l*ary Sewers, Foothills No. 2
A report was made by the City Manager on the bids
received Q : tycis .date or; this project, with the recommendation'that
the contract be .,awarded to'. the: low bidder, E. T. Haas Company,
at their bid of $89,388.60-. rt was noted that the Engineer's
Estimate: was :$111; 2 5.00.''
Rc-fs.,11 f:�on: No;: .37'i':v-,q.wardi:,7,, `.1e cor;:riict for Project 59-10
to the E. T Haa.i. G,:n-r-A-.,. was 'i rofl:;.;-ed, ...:.d or. motion of
Rodg 6 'ti-arsi r, was ,.dopted by a ,.trirnous voi.~e vote.
P..t o ior. No 32,7 7, dF„ ..e:-., r. + . .
. , nz^.zr.�; th��t the public interest
and "�'.�ass ~t t' L‘"F �, `io of ease""1e'nts for sewers arc the
taking of 'lt'.:G..:%s tV � .'S.o- t i^." eof, w,as int.rod-need and on
InotxOr, 14^�f d �r sha'', was adopted voice'_
vote .
A sr L::ion r;o .zi,-,, the Mayor- to execute agreement
Wirth the Scu> . r,: Co }.Co--n.part7t-ovc.'__^. ,g easernentbeneath
'.the p- open tj, ,r . k'. c :1 '"� ;"�n:.c.� co:,^rp;'-.j for construction of
sewer pap' t,`.. _:cc-„io~ : _ P--c.::ject 59.-10, w .s 1.ntrodhaced
and or, m o t i o n CSI Rod;- e `.' , Ci M:s h es.-, ' .'„ y cj o p t e ci a`v` J i a. i ri co_: s
voice vote.
Froiect:. 59._G 53. A.r tow-,zci. Ave aN:
No; .3278 of ?re,.' .. a.ry D e..,,.,;ra`.on arid
of ' te." .oi.,.r for :neat i si ic'sn's : '-i m.p:.^UV ern to be made for
Project 59•-4.. S.:.; Antonio Road betwee..:: A'..-r.a Street. ;,;;a the Baysho e'
Freeway, was ,,.' d o.^: motion. o ii j%x'.'.ee and NaviS was.
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adopted by unanirric)".:,t ;folc_'e Vote.
The Ci :y-Er„gir .e'"' preset,^.t-1a his report on the proposed
improvement, .c'd broc'-,:rt, _fir,ov d•r.g b.a.r , info - matzoh about
the project was di ^i.ted to co...;' (1! :t'1ernr+en s _.:;C the public.
R.esolutior. No. 3..79 of Preliminary Appr. ova' of the
Engineer- s Repo,.- was -' "red. l.ed t"'` on Inco:lo: of I.'fixfSee and
Na.vis, vaa:S actop —d by L' -1:'1.',.r'ot.:s voice vote.
A.�.Ct .. J�':: .and place
iC ❑.t..'.. {)',.',''t. t ,;...oil C� '.� �d �f '..C., c^ , . -.r :'�.. (i'. Iwi''1d;
on Nover')..`_.er 14, -19fr0' t 7':30 p". xl. , was. 1'.;t,:.^od cod, ar:d o: motion
o.1 B xbef_' _.: 3.. 1't..�i.viC, was adopted '- :i'.'.a. ;Y`'10 Vo:Cc. vote.
Resolution No.. 3281, calling for sealed proposals on
Project 59-4,s was introducedand on notion of Byxbee and Navis,
was 'adopted by unanimous voice, vote.
ect:59-1 'S to
Council'.on line.- 27,; ;1960.
The City Engineer . submitted his report at this time and
reviewed thispx'oject to extend water and sewer service into the
foothills: The City Manager advised thatit is important to get the
project under way as soon as possible, and .reminded the Council
of their agreement to furnish services to. the Palo Alto Hills Golf
and;: Country Club He also advised that these services are
necessary to serve the General Teleplion.eCompany and other
developments in the foothill area. The proposed financing of the
project was reviewed by the Assistant City Manager.
Trunk Sewers and. Water
exa* on No. -A
It was noted that the Resolution of Preliminary
Deterimnation and of intention on this project was adopted by the
Resolution No. 3282 of Preliminary Approvalof the
Engineer's Report, Project 59-1, was introduced, andon motion; of
Byxbee and Navis, was :adopted by unanimous voice vote.
Resolution No. 3283, appointing time and place of hear
ing and directing notice, :setting . such hearing for October 10, 1960;
at 7:30 p.m., was introduced and on motion of Byxbee and Navis,
was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
Pr ect 60-4, .Alma Street Underground Electric Utilities
.Resolution No.,
and providing for issuance
introduced, and on motion
unanimous .; voice vote
3.284, determining unpaid assessments of bonds in the amount, of $5,000.00, was
of Navis and Rodgers, was adoptedby_.
Resolution No. 3285, authorizing the purchase of the
bonds by the City, said bonds` to bear interest at rate of 4 1/2% per;
annum, was introduced, and on motion
adopted by unanimous voice vote.
North' Palo Alto Water
stem, Offer of Menlo Park
A letter was received from the ,City of Menlo Park
offering 'to purchase the North Palo Alto Water System from the
City. of Palo Alto for a total price of $57,,500.00 ($50, 000 plus 15%
as an allowance .for increased costs), with a down payment of
$35, 000 and the balance to be paid within two years.
On motion of Byxbee and Zweng, the matter was referred
to the staff and Committee No. 1 for consideration and report.
Termination of Sublease of SP Property
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The City Manager presented a termination of Supplemental:
Agreement to Lease No. 44071 with the Southern Pacific Company,'
covering the subleasing of.a. portion of Southern Pacific property: under
lease to Standard Oil Company, near California Avenue. He advised ..
that the sublease is no longer needed and that the termination is in order:_
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.A:resolution. authorizing the Mayor to execute the
termination form • in behalf "of, the: City was introduced, and on
motion_ of Mitchell,, duly seconded, was adopted by unanimous voice
vote.,:
Varxaa�ice Appeal (1`ias
A report wasreceived from the Planning Commission`
-unanimously recommending that the Council uphold the decisionof .:
the Zoning Administrator to deny a variance to Carl and Juliette`
Hasbrouck to p+rmit the construction of a two-story: residence on a
25 -foot lot with five-foot sideyards for the second story where nine
foot sideyards., are otherwise required,, for the property at 116:.
Colorado Avenue in Zone District R -3:D.
On motion of • Byxbee and Navis, the recommendation of
the Planning Commission:. was -adopted and the variance denied;
of Palo Alto Munici a1 im movement
Series "E"
Ordinance No,: 1982 providing for the issuance and sale
of City of Palo. Alto Municipal Improvement Bonds of 1956, Series
"E", in the amoint of $250,000, .proposals to be received on
November 14, 1960, was introduced. Said bond: are part of an
issue authorized by the voters on June 5, 1956, for improvements
to the electric system.
On motion. of Mitchell and Haight, the ordinance was
adopted by unanimous voice vote.
:yionthl�R�p ts
The monthly report of the Controller for August, 1960,
was received and filed.
The monthly report' of'the Planning Officer on action -
taken in August on applications :for lot divisions, and the monthly
report of, the. Zoning' Administrator on action taken in August on
applications for variances anduse were received and
filed.
Appointments to_ Hos�sital 'Board
It was moved:, by Byxbee, seconded by Zweng, and
carried that the Council take a recess at this time, 8:45 p.m., to
review recommendations for appointments to the Board of Hospital
Directors`.. The Council:reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
The Mayor. ‘submitted the name of Raymond F. Rohr"s
as member ,of the Boad,of Hospital Directors for a four-year terzn
ending June 30, 1964, replacing John V. Beahrs whose term has
expired On Motion of Mitchell and Marshall, this appointment was
approved.
The Mayor-svbsnitted the name of Councilman Robert, W.
Byxbee for appointment•to the Hospital Board vice Councilman Navis
who has" resigned, for the term .ending June 30, 1961. On motion
of Marshal.-., duly s-econded; 'this appointment was approved.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
APPROVED-