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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12121960483 City Hall, Palo Alto, California. Uer irnber 12, 1960 • The ;Council of the e: City of Palo Alto met in regular,;;: session on this date. at 7:30 p.'m. , with Mayor Ball presiding. Roll call as follows: = Present: Ball, Bishop, :Byxbee, ;Davis, ;Evans, Giffin,; Haight, Marshall,, Mitchell, Nevis, Porter, Rodgers, :Stephens, Woodward, Zweng. Absent:-, None. The ;minutes of approved as distributed. Convention. Attendance the meeting of November 14, 1960, were Councilman :.Haight said he , wished to make a statement, as an individual member of the Council and not as a representative. of the Council or any group. He commented on the recent articles which appeared in the Palo. Alto Timesregarding the attendance by ten council members; and the City Manager at the annual conference of the :Aineriean.Municipal, Association in>,New York last month. He criticised the Times for the impression and implications given in the articles`whiclahe felt were derogatory to the Council:. He subiinitted information: on attendance by representatives of other cities in the Bay Area at the Conference,, and pointed out statements in the newspaper, articles which were incorrect, advising that he felt a. newspaper has the responsibility of reporting the news, factually. `: Councilman Haight spoke of the value and importance of conventions of municipal organizations, and the benefits, derived by the City officials whoattend them. He said he would be inter.eatedin knowing why the attitude of the editor of the Times had changed-aince 1955 when an editorial appeared in the Times supporting the .attendance, of councilmen at the American Municipal Association Conference held in Miami that year. Councilman: Haight challenged the editor and management` of the Times to. reprintthat editorial.> At this time Mayor Ball read "A Council's Prayer" which was delivered at the annual conference of the League of: California Cities held .in. Los Angeles last October by the President of the League. Later during the meeting other council members expressed concurrence with, Councilman Haight's comments and their concern over the reporting of, information regarding conxien- tion.attendance.: 'Councilman Porter spoke of the importance of the American Municipal Association and the. League of California Cities, and;, the benefits derived from membership by the City in such organizations. He noted that Palo Alto has always taken, an active part: in these organizations. (Councilman Porter is at present a.;Director of the League of California Cities, and is Chairman;: of the; Atomic. Energy Committee of the American Municipal A: aociation ) Mr. Porter commented on the aid which these organization$ giveto cities,: andnoted particularly the help given by the League of 'California Cities in ,the.development of: State .:legislation of tuaportaace" and value to cities. He criticised -the; .Palo Alto -Times :for not &printing the whole picture, and suggested `they,send a reporter to scene of the conferences 'Projject 'S..# San Antonio'Road ���n�n �+wwrr�ssws�w�re�e�e . At the last meeting. on November•;14, 1960, the: public hearing: an.Resolution No-.: 3278 of Preliwthsery Determination and .of. Intention. to improve San Antonio Road from Alma' Street, to'the Bayehore Freeway was held .and -closed: The matter was • cantinusd "to this; meeting of December 12, :1960, and referred. to Co x ttee No..1 for review of the _.suggestions made at .the hearing: and for further .`study. Councilman Woodward, Chairman of Committee No. 1, reported that the committee recommended that the project be approved With.; certain, modifications suggested by the staff, as follows: ` 1) Relocation of the opening in the. center island near Alma Street, with left -turn storage facilities; to allow westbound vehicles to make a "U" turn on San Antonio Road; 2) Provision of an opening in the center island at the intersection of Byron Street to allow turning movements both directions between Byron and Middlefield;;' 3) Assessment of the Philco properties for street lighting; 4) Removal of intersection.' lighting: at Middlefield and Charleston intersection from the project and installation as part, of traffic signal installation with savings realized from thischange to be..pasred on to properties having frontage on San Antonio and being assessed for.two 12 -foot and one 8 -foot lanes of pavement;: and 5) Modific;&tion=of street lighting by changing from center to aide lighting and calling for new bids on lighting to affect this change. any increased costs to. beassumed by tb.e City and any savings in cost to be passed on to same propertiesdescribed in the previous item. A motion was made by Woodward, seconded by Bishop. that the project as :modified be adopted. A letter received this evening from Beall Greenhouse Company by John Beall. who previously filed a written protest:, asking 'consideration. .of certain matters before proceeding with the project was read. A report was made by the City Manager on the bids received on. Project 59-4 on -November 9, 1960, advising that the low .bid submitted by Freeman Paving Company in the amount of $268,971.46 was 12% below the :Engineer's estimate. He recommended acceptance of the bid under the conditions and modifications as outlined by the Chairman of Committee No. 1, deleting the items relatingto street lighting. The City Attorney advised that the record show that the three councilmen who were: not present at the hearing havesince examined the rninutes of the last meeting, the written protests and papers on file`; with; the City Clerk in relation to the project. The motion to proceed with the project as modified, was 485 Resoiution;No..3306, overruling protests on Resolution of Preliminary Determination and of Intention., was introduced, and on motion of Woodward, duly seconded, was adopted by unanim- ous;. voice vote: , Resolution No. ,3307, ordering reduction of assessments, was introduced, and on -motion of Zweng and Navis, was adopted by unanimous voice vote Resolution. No.' 3308, determining convenience and neceasityy, adopting Engineer's report, confirming assessment, and : ordering work and acquisitions, was introduced and on motion of Navin: and Woodward, was adopted by unanimous voice vote. Resolution No.. 3309, awarding contract for Project 59-4 to Freeman Paving Company at the unit prices named in its bid, and with the deletion of Items 19 through 28 relating to: street lighting facilities, was introduced and on motion of Navis and Wood- ward., was adopted by unanimous voice vote, Resolution. No. 3310 designating Collection Officer= was introduced, and on motion. of Navis and Bishop, was adopted +y unanimous voice vote ResolutionNo. 3111, determining that the public interest and: necessity require the acquisition of easements for streets, was introduced, and on -motion' of Mitchel, duly seconded, was, adopted by unanimous voice vote. ;Resolution:No. 3312,of Preliminary Determination and, of Intention to make Changt s and Modifications, and setting hearing on the proposed modifications for January 23, ' 1961 at 7:30 p.m., was ;introduced, and on motion. of :Mitchell, duly seconded, wasp. adopted by unanimous voice vote. ` The _City. Manager advised that the proposed change from center to side lighting is recommended with:the understanding :that if side 'lighting is more expensive, the extra cost would not be charged to the property owners, Resolution No. 3313, calling for sealed proposals, on the modified: plans for side lighting, was introduced, and on motion duly seconded, was adopted by unanimous voice vote. This was the time, set :for a hearing on Resolution No.. 3292`, of Preliminary: Determination and of Intention to make Changes and Modifications, to substitute: -the property set forth in Exhibit;4'A" attached to said, resolution in place of properties described as Parcels 8, 14 and 17 in the proceedings. Upon. recommendation of the City Manager, it'was moved,. seconded an& carried thatthis matter be continued to the regular meeting of January 9, 1961 : , This was the time set for a public hearing on Resolution No. 3305 declaring weeds tn be a nuisance . It was reported for the record that notice of this 1aear.wg has been given' by the Superintendent .0i Works in the time, manner and form cil r _ 5. The: Cam • rateffits have been tceived.' fxerrdedrxi Axtscle .32A xatten p w • nfor . . Ordinance o. • of Cocii£aed- r ed:that.now no one. declared open There being hearing was matter, the hearing was The h closed. .e x eakont resent villa wished nuisance abate , ,pt,d' to shed to 8P d. was was adopted !. 3314 ordering:weed gesoiution Hoof Woodward, duly axtxoduced, aid onrr►oiaa�?� by u ixnous �voioe vote. Wells. -from Matadero tiori: of ,'�' : str�.c oar' „c ; atar�aen Mx. 3. �' Wells. A, totter wa g xec. Palo Alto on O e City. District, to re resentatsve oftb t . of Pal Alt Di his r d of TrUs e .f the ,representative atadero M©s Ms M. 'Wells has wised t, be exd n' Trustee pecembex 31,.:1960 . this goer Porter and. Carie senttta the Yt was �aa�red.,by appropriate letter te., an that- an app resignation be- accep for his `.aerviceg to the City. Mr Wells tharekxng;im � Aa�t Aqueduct be�6rxse �ifesctsve . ast vigk%teva,�'eaxs, dfortheP Council a# 14, 1960, -to contra uwitht. of `a Resolution of Y on Hovem�ie ga Caa Clara County : ervice from, the South Bay of-C�::�.fornia for water S ezved #tuna Water Service to Coixn� . s i ormatiorn a c° •ava.s pxeserted. ¢or the Board of Supervisors State ,.,There to r by the B t with the S Intention ado Outside Water Service p.e u eat for Mildred S. I gda Mrs. meeting ig g'lil'�s. action denying �;.lettez v►aB.:reo+eaved from. � the..last � Altos a req request then Council', for. its,action an area in l os A a request to furnish "��ttx s�exvice . Foothills Annexation �,... 1 Neary, ax a Neary, thy rases. for the yl Ne ty A petition wa® received fac� t� � � Bock aarxy • Inc ' and Neary ; g4 acres of the annexation Neary, Ito of, approximately to the City' of Palo -Alto notice of thexolosed annexe" territory • g�++ � giving Annexation No. Resolution No. 3315, S "Foothills designated as of protests o> . . . �� � to. be �eeig a d place for hearing protests was adopted annexa- tion o¢. said property, Mitchell, 1961, and� givin6 ced, of "e ration of _ duly ua 2' Was introduced, end .on annexation. Said resolution fixes unanimous .roue vats.- on the proposed at�?�'.3 g.m•,ti:!as;tie of hearing a a report at the Evans suggested th staff afffxamake City's a Councilman sedgy;arinexa time'of the �4�euririg on, the proposed 'ropa for the property' owners, P. Marlais, attorney t desirous Sohn sta�dg that the o,�c,,ors �' • ` " permit the eventualsiro Council briefly, ,resting addressed the pa of the City of Palo Alto tit e oeveco men a f the r o rty, He submitted to canfoti development of their he:. zoning of the property' f This ivan to and use of the property. d report. rm consideration t the' present zoning tile substantially Coxnxo,is$ion for was referred to the PYaamin8 Pro'er ) 48'7 Agportionment of Assets Barron Park % Fir : Protection District The. City Manager presented a proposed agreement for apportionment of assets between the City of Palo Alto and the Barron Park Fire- Portection District, in connection with the withdrawal'of. certain areas of the District due to the Footthills, Annexation No.'>2 area to -the City. Said agreement provides that the -District sht►.11 :pay the sum`:of`-$9, 378. 68 to the City. On motion of Byxbee and Navis, the agreement. was approved and the Mayor was.. authorized to execute it in behalf 01 the City: Assignment of Girl Scout Lease The City Manager reported that the Palo Alto Girl Scout Council,: Inc. has requested their lease with the City of Palo Alto be assigned.. to the Santa Clara County Giri Scout Council, Inc. It ' was moved by Giffin, seconded and carried that the assignment be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Assignment of Lease in behalf of the ''City. Amendment:to Utility Rate Schedule W-2 The City Manager recommended the adoption of an ,. amendment to ,Schedule W-2 for water service from fire hydrants, explaining that this would require contractors taking water from fire hydrants to obtain a hydrant meter and a permit. On motion of Navis and Haight, the amendment to Schedule W -2 -was adopted, to be effective December 20, 1960. Right -of -Way in Mayview Homesites. At :the last meeting the Council adopted a recommendation from Committee No. 1 that the existing right-of-way in the rear. of Lots` 11 to 17, Mayview Homesites, be abandoned after a new right of way,extending southerly from Mayview Avenue is acquired, and asked the staff for ' an appropriate recommendation as to the procedure: for acquis Lion; of the new right-of-way. The City Manager presented a<report from the Planning Officer'_ concerning the proposedijight-of-ry for the cul-de-sac which would be taken from Lets 4-through-rs--presently having a ( 1 frontage on Middlefield Road. It was the recommendation of the Planning. Officer that:the right-of-way andimprovements of the street' be achieved by' an assessment district proceedings. The City Manager and staff recommended that the acquisition and improvement of the new right-of-way be included in the -next feasible assessment district proceedngs, tanless:itis granted voluntarily, and' that the existing right-of-way be retained until the 'new'one :is acquired. On motion of Navis and Porter, the recommendation of thestaff was .adopted. (a, Note correction in lot numbers) a ;y J{CSM `,'ACV .$ tfeY, ,71, roil ,,rrii vf, !,ri'/;77.W r r �r.m,.ryr,-�r.-� ,k✓'? r>.;r .�v >A,`, ..n:a� Y�r Garbage and Refuse Collection A report on garbage andrefuse collection was submitted by the City Manager who called,attention to the fact that the present contract with the San Jose Sanitation Service will expire on. March 1, .1961. The report contained the results of a study and evaluation made by the Department of Public Works regarding the garbage collection operations, the advantages and dis- advantages of contract collections with comments and alternative coursesof action, .and the advantages and disadvantages of a municipal: garbage operation, with information on costs andother data required; to establish a municipal system. Copies of the written report were previously distributed to council members for review. The City Manager advised that it is not to the advantage of the City, from an administrative point of view, to have the garbage contractexpire in March, and he. recommended that the existing contractwith the San Jose Sanitation Service be extended to : June; 30, 1961. It was pointed out that this would give the Council sufficienttime to study the whole matter and determine the type of garbage and refuse collection program it wishes to establish with the beginning of the next fiscal year. . On motion of Byxbee, duly seconded, the extension of the present contract was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute the 'extension on behalf of the City. It was moved by Byxbee, seconded and carried that the City Manager's report on garbage and refuse collection be referred to Committee No. 1 for study. Traffic Resolutions - New Street, Hanover West ' The City Manager presented several resolutions proposed by the Staff Traffic Committee with recommendation. for their adoption. Resolution No 3316 making Page Mill Road a through street at its intersection with Hanover. West'Was introduced, and on motion duly seconded, was adopted by unanunous voice vote. Resolution No. '331.?; requiring eastbound traffic on Hanover West*to stop' for Hillview Avenue was introduced, and on motion duly seconded, was adopted by unanimous voice vote It was pointed out that "Hanover West"*is the name proposed :forthe new street being constructed between Page Mill Road and'Hillview Avenue in the Stanford Industrial Park, and that the necessary action to establish this street name would have to be taken. :.The question, of naming this street was referred to the Planxiing Commission. Resolution No. " 3318, prohibiting parking along the. northerly side of West Charleston Road for a distance of 125 feet from El Camino Real, was introduced, and, on motion duly seconded, was adopted by unanimous voice vote. *Note: This street was later named "Porter Drive". See Ordinance No. 1995 adopted Jarivary 23, 1961'., 489 Resolution No. 3319, making the intersection of Oregon :Avenue and West Bayshore Road (Frontage Road) athree-way stop _ intersection, mica in troduced and: on motion of ; Haight, duly seconded, was adopted by,"unartiLMous voice' vote. Waverley Through' Street at Kin sley, Lincoln Througfi Street at Waverley There was continued at the last meeting a report from ,Committee No.71:recommending that t iAcoln and Kingsley Avenues 'be ,stopped for Waverley Street, and that a resolution making Waverley a through street at. theseinteraections be adopted." The: City Manager :reported that the staff has been attempting to arrive at a a;olution:most' ;satisfactory for all. concerned; that the matter`: has been discussedwith representatives of residents in the. a rea; and the :recommendation he is going= to 'present meets with their approval. He reconmenced that Waverley Street'; be stopped for Lincoln and that Kingsley Avenue be stopped` for Waverley. Resolution No. 3320,` making Waverley a Through: Street at its inters:ectio-, with.Kfngaley :Avenue and making.. Lincoln Avenue :a Through Street at its intersection with-Waverley Street, was ' introduced,:_.and on motion of Rodgers,duly "seconded, was adopted 1by,,unsninious;.voice. Vote., Final Map of Tract No.- 2684 (Robert H. Tavtor4 A report was received from the Planning Corr,.anis®ion unanimously recommending approval of the final subdivision.; map as,presented by Robert H. Taylor for Tract No. 2.684, Corporation Way, subject to granting easement as shown in red on the map and showing on the map all existing easements of record. Resolution No..3321-,, approving the final xnap of TractT No 2684 in; accordance .with the Planning Commission's recoxxunenda:- tion, was introduced, and on motion, duly seconded, was adopted'by unanimous voice vote'. Final Ma . Of Palo Alto Hills Unit No. A report was received from the Planning. Commissim. unanimously recommending approval of the final subdivision map of Palo Alto Hills Unit 'No: '.1,: Tract No. 2613, as presented by Dan Dana, subject to 1) Provision' of, all, necessary utility and sewer ease- meats-requixed,to serve the tract. 2) Street right of way should be augmented by addition of ;slope easements to be granted where cut or fill slopes extend:. beyond; the right of way limits. 3) Dedicationand improvement of 50 -foot street, with - -5-foot planting and walkway easements on both aides, through entire frontage of lots in subdivision. 4) Making alldeed restrictions (one of which will increase' setbacks by 5 feet) a part of the finalnaap. Resolution;. No 3322,; approving this final map in accord'- ance with the recommendation of the Planning Coxxunission, was r._ introduced, •and ;on motion of Porter: duly seconded, was adopted by -unwelmous voice vote. Tentative Ma of Victoria .Manor Dolan A report was subanitted by the Planning. Commission unaaixnouely recommending approval of the;; tentative subdivision- map; as .presented by=Joe Dolan for a ;portion of Lot 5, Santa Rita Rancho, to beknown as Victoria Manor, subject to: 1.) Granting easements shown in red and establishment" of :a. 1 -foot reserve at the end of Wilkie Way. Z) That the final map show exact location of the high pressure gas main and easement which runs parallel with; the southeasterly line of the sub- division. 3) Choosing -a more suitable name for the cul-de On motion: of Mitchell :and Bishop, this tentative map was approved in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning. Com=mission. Tentative Map {john: 3.'Prusmack) ear A report was received from the Planning Commission unanimously recommending approval of the tentative subdivision map aspresented by John T. Prusmack for a portion of Lots 1 and 2 of the lands of the estate of Jose Jesus Miranda, subject to: 1) Dedication (but .no improvement at this time) of a 40 -foot right of way for Miranda Avenue. 2) Dedication for flood control purposes of the: actual creek channel,: including an additional 10 feet- at the northwesterly side of Lot 5 as shown in red on the map. 3) Granting anchor -easement as shown. 4) Showing on final map easement for existing, California Water Service main in southerly portion of -Lots 1 and 2.. The. Planning Officer reviewed the rr..ap and conditions, pointing, out that. it was reconu vended that no actual improvernent'of Miranda Avenue be required at this time pending development of the 'County Expressway program which may affect this right`: of way. • ka motion of .Byxbee- and Porter, this report and 'map were referred to -Committee No. 1 for consideration and report..' 1110 and` 1118. Webster Street A report was received from the Planning: Conaraisaion unanimously recominending approval of a ;lot division for ta.r,. - property :of'L.ois Fox Rounsefell at 1110 and 1118 Webster Street, beinga portian:of Lot. 4,, ,Block. 80, University Park, subject to furnishing' evidence of''payrnent of all payable city and county;taxes.. On Motion of Porter,'',duly-aeconded, this lot division was approved in: accordance with the recommendation. (Councilznan.Zweng::left at this time and was absent for the.nest-of the meeting.) ' err LotDivizion 428 — T 9 Miranda Avenue -__..... rec A report was received from the Planing Commission om sending by a vote of 4 to 1 approval or property of Jose & C � O'Toole of a lot division for the P O Toole at 4289 tifirancia Avenue, being and portion of Lot, 7, Brione s Tract, subject 3 to: S� Lot 2 1) Granting public utilities ease (Z5 feet on xnent�a ass. shown on mapthe south side and 10 feet on the north -side). 2) Furnishing evidence of payment and coui,s of all payable ci ty,taXei, and tY 3) Dedication of'40-foot right of way for Iwiii.r ands Avenue. of a: The Planning Commission further recommended r street pattern as proposed by the;, P 2,v the O'Toole,- 'Guenther, Schafer .. Planning Officer to serve �thei Miranda - G Dornbush and Reid properties' on: sous, the. proposed Cul-de-sac to be accorrrspiislied uxrder vLi a .ndi xxen t- district. of the Plxti motion of Navin to -and.:Bya..bee. the. recommendations mng Commission were referred C f mmrxsdations study. Coscsrnittee No, i.:for Lot' Division ..,4307 Miranda Avenue A -report was subrxstted b • unanursoussly -rporecommending ss approval the Planning. Commission property of - Fred .. PFi oval of a lot division for the M. Peterson at, 4307 Miranda Avenue, being a portion of "Lot:1, Mesa- Tract, . subject to: 1) Granting public utilities merits as . and sanitary sewer ease-, shown in red on; the nap,: 2) Furnishing evidence of and coup payment of all payable cityty taxes . 3) Acceas;�easex!nent to the rear lots to be trade a part -of Parcel No. 3 and riot a separate on the map submitted. parcel as shown 4) Dedication of 40 -foot right of way for Miranda Avenue.. On motion of Navie and B; 'recommendation -were referred.+�a Committee this lot' l fc�r division mittee No. and the study;: Lot Division, 1940-44 Waverle Street: A report was received from the Planning Commis ' unanimously recarrimendan ‘ of Florenc c for the g app of the lot sion division application Lot 3, Block' 6 p. peaty at 1940-44 WaVerley Street , Seale Subdivision No. 7, subject to: being 1) Providing separate.:electric service to tie rear residence. " 2) Granting public utilities easement as shown, the exact nature depending upon choice of overhead .or underground facilities 3) Providing 1Z -foot access" easement. 4) Providing covered parking for rear city ci residence arid 5) Furnishing evid,e,nce of payment of all payable �y : taxes. and county s . -�- Planning +Co rairsn, advisedo vi�sox+ d�xdi�ss !a' i -The pl exception to the particu9.u�c cause to be � s. roy��c& that a rear .lot is involved iy a rear �t,�d out eke a It an4.t of has been asked d this to tvdy. of. eai .lo d o t - Merger. suggested staff visio t to - -; � Gib G No. :1 and `tli`at the :lot .development; . to. �.o � was accepted- cation be : referred aid the suggestion that. �C committee, seconded and carried tY�a by -Byxbee. it Wee: =loved tree N°• 1. erred to: Co wive �t Diviaion. 330-350 West 'Meadow tiae pl i g icstian submitted by ai�F1 35rf1. . A report, was sub roval, of.tiOe lot divisionst _33ac ending approval, for .property portion 1 Stella C 3 =ac bn Gamble t 2 g►bi , ' lot, ;being t Z8 a . a. po t;to of Sia a rtV ..and the adjoining Subdivision of the; Cogan and cog Ubje t to t W. Meadow'� lLarxss city 1 of 'Lot i ° evidence of payment of all payable t �s lot di,;eri;sioa furnishing and tarried �ro�ed.:. seconded� plsn�n8 Commission. It was approved as r�coxxunsT'de by: be DiVision 748 M ewpvenue Planning Comxxxi s sion xovsl of the lot division as. � repent was received from th4 eW A,vex►ue• S. 1 app at t o i by a vote of e. property subject to recommendinghis garter for the p e`,r, H,oxx1esites> •+CCC"• presented a p rtt of 1,ots g� and 19. MaY°i 34 . to genies being a portion able city and es "Cir payment or sefd�.egs�'on .°f Asseas5�ent No• evidence of payment of all pay" �,d farnishi� division via.' taxes. bce, this lot di Mitchell and Bys ,a this of the ision vg ,�,, Otdinc of M recommendation. roved iri.a►cCarclanc� with the approved Co _ sign- Lot :DiVieian Corner Co er and L ton. Goxxsmis Sion Planning by report was received fromf a division a8 p oua1Y rec endin8 approval �1 sn University Park.- on Roder d 6Z.. Lots 59. d Lytton Avenue 'n Block 30, souk 'Wheeler for L er Street an the southerly corner of Cowl'.; ce of pa`�axent of all paYabke=.city: evidence subject to: 1) Fux �bu�g des. and garage. and county eadsting residence g iot lines. x)' Remon b of 8 t ate the existing 3) Action being taken to eliminate this lot ail/IS/01awas Seconded. Planning ., On, motion, of Nevis, d�`Y recommendation of the 227`a� 8 approved ?n nCcordanCe.with the Commission. th to Zon� A Area NOT Planning Coy�,,�ssiom ,� report VMS received from the the to r risen its ver' cOnsiderstian: to u ,v eoP it +des area noxt'n.of %y�'� dust tt has giver' a e, as ,wrisintt meat zoning for we s O resorting the treat an ThsiVEreitY .A r s$ to 493 ; Street and Middlefield. Road. and feels that these two areas should be included in the General Plan updating and given proper study by coirnpctent;consultants before any rezoning is proposed. A letter was read frorn Dr. Newton Wachhor st, . owner of property in the area north of Lytton Avenue, objecting to postpone- ment of the study. It was moved by Porter, seconded and carried that the report of the Planning. Cornnussibn be accepted. Park Pro sal Amarilllo-Ba shore Area one ante pp ca onJ ays ore useinent _ zany, from 1 to P-6 - IR1� 111!!�'�1lRRIIS!!Mltlld� A report was received from the Planning Commission unanimously recommending: that at such time as the matter of park facilities is studied in connection with revision of the General Plan, specific attenti;`: be given to the proposal presented by residents of the Bayshore-Amarillo:area for locationof a neighborhood park adjacent to the ':drive-in theatre in. the 1000 block of Amarillo Avenue, and/or a park in this general area. The Planning Commission also unanimously recommended that :the application of the Bayebore Amusement Company, Inc., for a change of district from R-1 to. P -C (apartments) for the same property, being a portion; of Lot 5, Block 7, 5 eale :Subdivision No. 5, be put over for inclusion in the study of the General Plan, and that this matter' be tied in with the study of the park proposal. A letter was received from A. C. Childhouse of the United California Theatres, '.Inc. , representing the Bayshore Amuse- , merit Company, Inc., requesting an oppoxtunit ' to be heard on the matter. Amotion :was made'by Haight that the recommendations of the Planning ComMission' be accepted. Mr. Childhouse was presentand spoke to the Council concerning the request of the owner for rezoning the property. He advised that the owner had spent a great deal of time in developing plans and hopedthat the application would, be caresidered and net be delayed indefinitely. Mr. Childhouse noted that no , effort was made to establish a park in the area until the owners had made their request for rezoning. Mr. Russell King, 1064 Moffett Circle, spoke briefly in: behalf of residents of the area, concerningtheir desire. for .a neighborhood park.: Hefiled a petition with reasons for recommend- ing a park on the area in question, with a public opinion survey signed by a large': percentage of the residents and property owners in the area favoring a park on the propertyfor which a rezoning application has been made.- Mr. Frederick Wyle and Mr.; Kenneth Pigg, :other spokesmen for the residents, who had previously requestedpermission: to speak,said they had no other comments at this time. Councilman Byacbee called attention to the proposed capital improvement program for park and recreation needs for the .period 1960-1965,; and suggestedthat this program. and its fi;oancing be given consideration it cenn.e . tior.,. with the proposal just presented,, ys It was moved"by Byxbee, seconded b the matter 'be referred to Coxnrnittee No.a 2 for review of the and hat park proposal and to determine whether it fitsinto the program, ,if: the inclusion of this area lin the park program is not recornrnended,: then the ion ng of.the property should be referred back to they- Planning Comrnzs:sion for: reconsideration. (The: Council took a recess at this txrne, 9:10 p.rri. , ' -.a eco_�v a 'r er.:ed at 9:20 p.m.) Are die., to' Z,.i.:y. Ordird.zce, See. 503 . A report was received from. the- Planning Commission econarners.dzri r. g an ,ar+. endrner* to the Zoning Ordinance by the addition of a siib' se< tior to-Sectio't: 5.03, Uses Requiring 'Use Permits as Provided in Article 23, :to read as follows: "(f) Temporary 'real estate 'offices,. construction. yards and' sheds, " A proposed o�-c3inauc e :aTne x_drrg Section 5.03 of the Zoning Ordinance ,Wa;s z troduced-and accepted for first reading. Sec. 21A.17 repo 'was also s ed by the P1n:ining Commission recommending arriendrn -': of ' e Zoning Ordinance to require covered parking in: the "-R" ReStrieted :Malt,: p'e Family District, to read as/follows: "Sec';reds: 21A 17, �.o:' rc.," ,; Parking', One covered spsoF fo eac�.,:t1we' Y , g z' Parking in conjunction �`I• R<. ssT r.e d '.4.'-.:rle Family Dwellings must, be provided• Vie; ..d -.cue front yard 1':..;.e. The interior of se.ch co\ ea d e w- :a :,e visible from the"and arreas e street a•1'.ged that vehicles leaving the proper -e :ec't µqut:;red to back on to the public .`'strreet. " A proposed ordinance amending Section 21A. 17 of the. Zoning Ordir,a.r,ce Was introduced and accepted for first reading Results of Referendum Election Resolution. No. 332:3 declaring the results of the special. election held -on November 8, 1960, "ponsa referendum on Ordinance No. ;.1943, zoning certain 'ands of Stanford University, was introduced and on -motion, duly seconded, wa's .adopted by unanimous voice vote. This resolution declares that t.h. total number of votes cast on the measure, ir.`lc.ding abaen*e.e oote9, was 23,827 of which 13,7I3 votes were ire .favor of:t'he •Y+eas.i-e and' 10, I14 were against; that a majority. of the qua,. fieci ertctcr.s voting in ,said election having voted in favor of the referendurn'Proposztion, said p. oposition was - declared to have been passed. a' ect 59-1, Foothills. Annexation No. 1-A, sanitary Tru Sewer and Water SupA1y System Resolution No. -3324 amending Resolution No. 3298 and coxrectizag'certain assessments. and Diagram No. 20, was introduced, and on motion duly seconded, was adopted by unanimous voice vote„ --------------,--.... ..:•14 _ �-athills* o. 2 Sara .�.�= Sewers --�--�'_ _-.'i�ro +ect"5'�' _ the .gale of- _ . ., 3325 'calling on for buds an and motion gesolestiarn No• ,xras-, traduce. thin. praje ct unanimous voice vote. xxnororamexx b�;nds .far.. fed by: of �3a► y seconded, wa adcip ub*Xc 'ero Road East of �a shoes Yry ,pct 59�A1 the- sale for bids on of Haight,of, duly 33Zo calling Motion nt Resolution w 1,1o. 3326 and >on. vvas ,t,;x,eous voice vote. improvement w bonds - ed by seceded, was ad°1�' Pro*ect 61-1 El Camino Real �etermixiation and 3327, of prelimir'ary Pxoject10I gesolutiox�. N�?• Improvements, Construct Imp ojec Acquire. introduced. The City et, started of -mention tn. r1.o g;eea►:l, Was iYs hvyuT is City Manager to g t reported-that6epo . E1 Gem Division of:Highways El. Camino yo g,eat; she ee State and improving aid for h. the act of-v�radeniisg be iastalled and paid that with the",pxo3.., rovernents to the, State has there . s„ge property owirri . the City;,. an -pxopertg owners and � ose be established to meet abutting . g ent drstxict fax this p their timing cd, the resolution was adopted On motion, duly second by unanimous voice vote. verr�ent proceec3sn .ro Ordinance 'Validat�.n_ 1m validating ;improvement project ,198b. of Y3avis and N�itchell* s,,was introduced, and or. motion voice vote. :xitxaduced. ordinance by unanimous proceedpted .a ' . . was ado3?ted a� an emergency merit Zone Chan a arid p''C Devel Road che•ule � e of district for Chang 1987 ► providingand adjoining northerly Ordinance 3176110 oad , cry at Mddtefield � _C . Development Schedule. arid -approving x,0hee and eight'' fax the property to P. -_,C, motion of 1VI' was and; on. iviexi second reading', vox:c:".vote . was 'g n,ir ava was adopted bY's han: a 31$2=9Q Middlefield oad Zone Chan for change of dzstrict providing �3of i rict. Ordinance 'No. 19���. Road from � ht, at 3182-90 Middlefield R. of Mitchell and k ► g property c and. on lotion of thegiver, t second reading, vote. was -giv p rnous void. was adopted by''n . .:. . a£ "Lee Pxo..__._ of Parcel ianagex ,was g.rchase Bishop, the City. On m: Exhibit pn �,otaa*i Of,Mitchell and �ch,ase of .Parcel. . d tiara for T� f P cx, and Mrs: to contract _the chase' of property excel was authorized for this p 'the coma act fax en of $200,000.00 ��Dr "under < �{� �d payment ",}.I� a 0'" 'Russel�� authorized: Claim for Damages„ (Stephan) A report wasreceived Iron). the City Attorney on the claim of Charles K. Stephan in the. sum of $60.00for asserted damage to automobile by reason of his car dropping off a narrow bridge across a driveway where the City crew was installing a sewer line at 440 Pepper Avenue.: The City Attorney advised that - the claim is not: a .proper charge against the City and recomrriended that it be rejected in its :entirety.. It was moved, seconded and: carriedthat the City' Attorney's report be accepted and the claim be denied. A request was received from the Controller for approval of an interfund loan; :in the'`arnount: of $50,: 000.00 from the Unappropriated. Reserve. Fund to_Improvement Project 59-11 (Embarcadero Road) pending a- sale of Street Improvement Bonds,; Series NNN " It was: moved by.Byxbee:, seconded and carried' that this imer£undloan be approved.' ournal Entries for Financing Pro ect 59-1 A report was received from the Controller requesting, approval of the following journal entries necessary to give effect to the financing plan for Project 59-1; Fund= Account Debit.. Credit=' (a) Utilities Replaacezrient Surplus $265,4Z0.41 (Water) Utilities Replacement' (Water) Cash $265,420.41 (b) 'Water: Cash 265, 420.41 (Capital) Water. Reserve for Capital: Additions 265, 4.20.41 To transfer balance of Water Fund's share of Utilities' Replace anent Fund to Water Fund. Reserve for. $250,000.00 ' Capital Additions • Cash (Capital) . Z50,000.00 (b) Irnproeement- Cash Proj.''59 1:,, Improvement Surplus' Proj..:59 1. ;. 250,000.00 To record advance of. cash to Project 59-1 (Water). Loans Payable $57, 478..45 Surplus 57,478.45 (b) UtilitiesReplace- ment; (Water.) Surpl'bs Utilities Replace " Due .irons ment Water Fund (c) General Surplus General Due from Water Fund 10,787.30 46, 691.15 10, .787.30 46,691.15 To cancel balance of loan made December 13, 1937 (Resolution 1436) to Water Fund. (a) Unappropriated Due from Other $59, 500.00 Reserve : Funds Unappropr iate d Reserve Cash Cash(Capital) 59, 500.00 Loan Payable Reserve for Capital Additions 59, 500.00 Surplus Reserve for Capital Additions $125,000.00 Cash 125,000.00 59, 500.00 59,500.00 59,500.00 125, 000.00 125, 000.00 To record cashadvance to. Project 59-1 (Sewer). It was moved by Byxbee, seconded and carried that the above journal entries be approved. Thefinancial report of the Controller for 'October 1960 and the fiscal year to date was received and filed. The monthly report of the Planning Officer on action taken in November on applications for lot divisions, and the monthly report of the Zoning Administrator on action taken in November on applications for variancesand use permits, were received and filed. Councilman Byxbee questioned the desirability of opening the meetings of the Hospital Board to the press, and _moved to rescind the action of the Council on September 12, 1960, when .rr...�" ,. _i:�- xn.�,.•:�.��:.:".'�.'�1:. - : ��rr.+,�9�.... � � w,,...• rom�vy'T.".av - �;Cr`5:1.�r^."" ..w: -t, ,,. 498 the. Council requested the Hospital Hoard to consider opening: its meetings to the public and the press. The motion was seconded by Mitchell. It was pointed out in discussion that the request was made to the Board at the annual meeting in September but that the Board has not acted= the request; that if the motion to rescind the previous action passes, ..the. Board watld be notified that the request is withdrawn. It was moved by Davis that tlu matter be referred to Committee No. 4 before the Council takes. action. The motion Was seconded and carried,and'the matter referred to Committee No. 4. Salary of Controller It was moved by Councilman Navie, . seconded and carried that the salary of the. City Controller be increased from $950.00 to $1000.00 per :month, effective with the next pay period. Setbacks at California and Alma The Mayor raised a question regarding the setbacks on the Carre11 property on the northerly corner of California Avenue and Alma Street, and asked the Planning Officer to refer the matter to, the :Planning Commission for study and recommendation. Next M.eetin misery 9, 1961 The City Manager called attention to the fact that the date of the next regular. meeting (the fourth Monday of December) would bea holiday, and asked the Council if it is its intention to meet on Tuesday,. December- 27, 1960, or dispense with the meeting. It was moved by Navis, seconded and carried that the December 27th meeting be dispensed with and that the Council meet next on Monday, January 9, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Council,. this meeting was declared adjourned at 9:45 p.m. APPROVED: '7/fir/ \ / Mayor 7 City Clerk • _. --�- _.�...--�-�-..r._.._,_.--�.�-,-.--. _._.. _.- �. --._....__--�_.�. _ _. .__-� --- w