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City Ball, Palo Alto, California,
September 14, 1936
The Council .,of the City of Palo Alto met in regular
session on this date,at 7:30 pm., with Mayor Judson
presiding. Roll call as follows:
Present: Bonham, Collins, Goddard, Judson, iosher,.
Ricbards, Salsman, Stephens, Thoits, Thomas.
Absent: Blois, Cathcart, Costello, adtchell, Wood.
The minutes of the meeting of August 10, 1936, were
approved.
:Matter of Licensin eDogs in Rrmbarcaaero Annex
Judge E. Hardy was present and addressed the
Council on behalf of Mrs. James H. Daly and other residents of
the . mbarcadero Annex in regard to the matter of licensing dogs
in this district' which;' is in the Agricultural Zone. He
suggested that each farmer in the district be allowed to keep
one dog without a license and be required to pay the regular
license fee forany additional dogs he may have; and that ors.
Daly who operates a kennel on her property be required to pay -
only a nominal. kennel ';.fee. On motion of Thoits and ALosher,
this matterof licensing dogs in the agricultural zone was
referred to Committee No. 2 for study -and report.
The Mayor informed several citizens who \ere present
,s.d wished to be heard on this matter thathe would request
Committee No. 2 to notify them when it would hold a meeting to
consider this matter so that they might be present and discuss
the a:at ;er with the committee.
Letter from Girl Scouts
A letter- was received from F.�orence b. bell, S-eeretary
o± the Girl Scouts, concerning the need of a meeting place for
the Mayfield troops and asking if it would be possible to- use
the old Mayfield 'Library, building, after the branch library •
is moved to the - new building, for two or three afternoons each - --
week. This was referred to Committee No. 3.
Study of Business License Ordinances
Report No. 9 from the League of California-un'icipa:.li-
ties relating to a Study of Business License Ordinances was
received and referred to the City Attorney.
Councilman Cathcart came at this time, 7:45 p.m., and
was present during the rest of the meeting.
Claim o ° Hurbert Shook
A claim was presented by Hurbert Shook for damages
. n the amount of $2591.00: on account of injuries incurred. .wile.
taking an examination for a position as police officer. This
'.as referred to the City Attorney for a report.
Meeting of Peninsula Division
A communicationnas: received,. from vin secretary of the
?eninsu1a iv tsion :;of the League of California .unicipalities
concerning the next. "meeting of . the Division to be held in South
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San Francisco, at the Metropolitan Grill, 261 Grand rvenue, on
Thursday, ..September 17th, at 7:00 P.M. The members of the
Council and officials who wish to attend this meeting were asked matter
to. notify. the city clerk. :�inu�e_.;
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of the
ort of Mr. Nelson on Retirement System that th
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A letter was received from Ralph R. Nelson, Actuary, that tt,
transmitting a report and tentative proposals relating. to a Palo
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Alto City Employees' Retirement System. This report included cosubject
ect;
a proposed Charter Amendment, a Columnar Statement of Fire and- approves
Police ;ltembership, Rates of Contribution under proposed Fire and subject
Police membership, a Columnar Statement of Miscellaneous drawn es
Employees' Membership, and Rates of Contribution for Miscellaneous Plannireport
Employees.. This was referred to Committee No. 4 for consideration
and report.
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be kept'.
Humane
Reports were received from Skinner and Hammond covering
their audit of: the city books and hospital accounts, for the thought
fiscal year. ending June 30, 1936. These reports were referred to :5o00.Ci
Committee ,No. 5.
Map of Emery Subdivision No. was pre 2 the pub.
address
Mr. Charles Monroe was present and submitted a subdivision the alai:
of Emery Subdivision No. 2 showing the proposed extension of suggest
Byron Street from California Avenue to Oregon Avenue. ne stated iocati��:
that deeds; woula be presented later from property owners dedicat-
ing land for the extension of Byron Street. He was informed that
it would be necessary to have these deeds accepted by resolution o: to wi.et.
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This subdivision map was referred to the Planning Comas,;
Commission and the Board of Works. meetirsg
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A report was received from the Board of Works concerning
the plans for the proposed Animal Shelter and expressing the
opinion that it would not be advisable to: erect permanent structures
of this nature in the area between Warehouse No. 2 and University
Avenue so chose to the entrance of the City, and that other possible
locations, either in the industrial section of the Mayfield 1'istrict
or on bayshore lands, should be considered. The Board.advised
that, although the site had been previously approved, it hesitated
to proceed_ with the construction of the building under the present
plans: until further consideration is given to the matter of
location. The Board informed the Council that a furtherdetailed
study and report as to how the animal shelter in the proposed
location might interfere with the future development of University
Avenue to solve the traffic problem and with the railroad station
improvement would be submitted at a later date.
A report was also received from the Planning Commission
expressing its opinion that . the animal shelter should not be
located in the area between Warehouse No. 2 and University Avenue,
and stating that it feels that the, proper . location for this animal
shelter is ; in ;the Mayfield industrial zone, on the southeasterly
side -of . Olive Street between First Street and the Southern pacific
right- of way in. Block 5, Sunnyside. Addition, . on property owned by
the City, with sufficient ground for the proposed plan.
The Board of Safety submitted a, report approving the
preliminary plans for the animal shelter and stating that it is
opposed to ay:.change of location from that previously approved.
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The Mayor announced that he wished to speak on this
matter and asked Councilman Cathcart; to take the chair for a few
ei e i es. The: Mayor . stated:,' that be was present at the meeting
of the Board of Works when this;: matter was considered, and he felt
that the Board, consisting at that time of a new member and a
substitute member in addition to the chairman, was improperly
constituted to pass upon the question,as he believed they were
not familiar with previous actions and with the background of the
subject. He pointed out that the site had been previously
approved by the Council, the Board of Works, Board of - Safety,
Planning Commission and .Committee No. 1, that the plans had been
gratin accordi gly,,and- he was very ,much opposed to accepting the
report of the Board .:ofWorksan to reconsidering the matter..
In reply to. a _question as to the probable cost of the
building, Councilman Collins. pointed out that, it can probably
be kept within the appropriationplus additional funds which the
riumene Society is now proceeding to raise, and there is no
thought of asking the City for any additional funds over the
0000.00 already appropriated.
Mrs. Frank Thomas, Superintendent of the humane Society,
was present and stated that shehad heard no criticism from,
tee public in regard to, the location. Mr. Edward Bi.ockiey
addressed the Council, questioning the a.civisabi? ity of buii ing
the animal shelter so, close to the entrance of the City and
suggesting that a site on bayshore lands would be a better
location.
Considerable discussion was had by council members as
to eeether or not a reconsideration of the question was justified.
Ir. C. E. Ashworth,Cha :rman of the Planning Commission, explained
the views of the Commission on the matter and stated that the
Commission was unanimous in its report made to the Council at this
meeting; that the members of the Commission felt they had made a
iistake in their approval of the site last April and believed that
it was proper for them to change their previous recommendation
a ci submit the new report.
It was pointed out that the present plans for the •
building would not interfere with the free use of the pole yard
by the Board of Works.
In regard to using the land on Olive Street as suggested
by the Planning Commission, the City Attorney informed the
Council that the City claims title to this property by tax deeds,
that he has filed suit to quiet title to this property but that
the case is still in court N and it might be sixty days or longer
before the City can obtain a clear title, that he could nct
recommend that any improvements be constructed on teis land until
he City secures..a clear title.
After further discussion, on motion of Thomas and
Fichards, the reports of the Board of Works, Board of Safety and
Planning Commission were referred to Committee No. 1 for ...:
consideration and report.
Becomm.endadonfar Street Closing
A. reportwas received from the Board of Public Works
recommending . that action be taken to close the portion. of First
Street between Olive Street and the railroad right-of-way, the
land to be used for utility purposes. This was referred to
Committee No. 1.
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Administration of Mayfield Branch Library Building
A report was received from Committee No. 3 recomme nc'~-s"
the adoption of a resolution relating to the administration or
the Mayfield Branch Library Building.
Resolution No 1115, assigning the duty of administering
the entire Mayfield Branch Library Building to the Library Board,
was read, and on motion of Thomas and Salsman, was adopted by
manimous vote on roll call.
A report was also received from Committee loo. 3 reco ni-
ingthat, under the authority of the resolution granting the
powers _ ofadministration to the Library. Board of all. of the
facilities of the Mayfield Branch Library, the Library Board be
asked to ;enter into negotiations with the Mayfield Ionian's Clot
regaxsaing the Club T s donation of $700.00 to be used in. _ the
building, since the conditions under which the money was originally
pledged are different from those under which :the building was
constructed. This was aproved and it was directed that the
Library Board be so advised.
A communication from Mrs. Jennie L.::a.nsen, Secretary
of the Mayfield Woman's Club, stating that the Club has appointed
Mrs. Anthony Mohr and C. 0. Shambaugh to represent the Club and
the Mayfield community and to cooperate with the Council or
committee in working out details in connection with the furnislei.ng
and control of the social hall in the Mayfield Branch Library,
was referred to the Library Board.
Stay of Library Plant
`:A: report was received from Committee No. 3 recommencing
that an: appropriation of r50u.00 be made for, architect's
preliminary studies, in accordance with request of the Library
Board dated August 6th, of possible rearrangements or additions
to the Library elant; that a study first be made, 'and charged
on account of the appropriation, of the possibility of rearranging
the existing main floor ana basement space and that this study be
reported to the Council before the others are undertaken.
On motion of Salsman and Mosher, these recommendations
were approved and the sum of 4500.00 was appropriated from the
Contingent leund as requested, by unanimous vote on roll call.
Resolution re Powers of Co'.' rani"tom% Cc;nter Com:riisslon
A report was .received from Committee Ao. 3 recommencing
the adoption of a resolution relating to the powers of the
CommunityCenter Commission.
Resolution No. 1116 relating to this matter was read,
and on motion of Salsman and Richards, was adopted by unanimous
vote on roll call.
Ordinance re Appointment of Officials
A report was received from Committee No. 5 advising the
Council that, after further study of the question of division and
consolidation of offices, it re --recommends the adoption oi' the
proposed.. ordinance, given first reading on august 10th, amending
Section 35A of Codified Ordinance No. 3 relating to the appoint
of officials and deputies, this ordinance providing for separate
offices of clerk and assessor.
Ordinance No. 690, amending Section 35A of Codifies.
Ordinance. No. 3, relating to appointment of: of.i.icia:i.s and depatres,
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and on motion of Collins and Aosher,
Reports of Officials
The reports of the -Department of Public Works, the
Department of Public Safety,Auditor and Treasurer for the
month of August, 10,36, were :received and placed on file.
Appointment of personnel Officer
The Council proceeded to ballot for the appointment of
a personnel officer, this .position having been created by
an ordinance recently adopted,by the Council. Councilmen
Collins and Goddard Were appointed tellers.
On the first ballot Tom.. Louis Olsen received ten votes,
one bunk ballot being cast. fir, Olsen having received a
:aaj-rity of the votes was declared elected Personnel officer.
appointment of Employees
In accordance with recent action of the Council
establishing certain positions, the following nominations were -
made:
The City Attorney nominated Lois fool as secretary
to the City Attorney: The Police Judge nominated Evelyn Jmith
as secretary to the Police Ji dge. ?Eke Auditor nominated
Virginia Tronslin as assistant auditor. The Mayor nominated
R. N. Hayden as special representative of the Mayor.
A motion was made byThoits„ seconded by jtephens,
that these nominations be. approved. Councilman Salsman stated
that he would prefer to have secret ballots taken onthe
nominations for assistant auditor and special representative of
the Mayor, but as the ,motion had been made and seconded to
confirm the nominations as a group, a vote on roll call was,
taken. The motion was carried and the nominations confirmed by
the following vote:
.Ayes: Cathcart, Collins, Goddard, 'udson, Aosher,
Stephens, Thomas, Thoits.
Noes: Bonham, Richards, Salsman.
A.- intmeats to Planning Commission
The Mayor announced that he wished to
Thoits as deputy for Councilman Richards on the
Commission. On motion of Thomas and Richards,
•f.as confirmed.
nominate Ar. Pent
Manning
this nomination
The Mayor stated that the term of Col. E. e. Wolfe as
a member of the Planning Commission would expire on September 16,
le66. He nominated Col. Wolfe for re -appointment for a term
of four years, and on motion of ;- Cathcart and Thomas, this
nomination was confirmed.
Claim of Hrs. H. C. Peterson
A claim was presented from L. reterscn for
a refund of $6.00 advanced for the widening of Cowper 6treet,
':rich procedure has been abandoned. This was referred to
Committee -.No 5.
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Monthly Bills
On motion cif Collins and Mosher} the following bins
were approved . and warrants authorized. in payment of the same,
- 'bye unanimous vote on roll call®
Bancroft -Whitney Co. 4 2.94
"Bancroft -Whitney Co. 2.94
Bank of America 50.00
Building Directory Co. .2.84
City of Palo Alto 30.15
laayor C. H. Judson 25.00
saunicipal Finance Officers Assn. 10.00
Palo Alto Tires .1.50
Patrick & Moise Klinkner Co. 2.58
San Francisco Examiner 1.03
Slonaker's Printing House. 15.19
Travelers Insurance Co. 156.35
Underwood Elliott Fisher Co, 29.74
Wightman's 13.83
Frank E. Wilber Co. 2.42
Frank E. Wilber Co. 16.49
City of Palo Alto 16.65
City of Palo Alto 500.00
M. A. Stratton 2050.56
W. F. BYde 220.01
R. Lc . Stenbit 2322.83
Cornish & Carey 120.80
Helen Hughes 90.14
W. F. Hyde 696.06
R. vu . Stenbit 1123.08
M. A. Stratton 137.20
Cornish & Carey 132.39
City of Palo Alto 4000.00
Royal Typewriter Co. • 169.36
Skinner. O; Hammond 1200.00
Palo Alto Hospital '924.00
Leave of Absexice to Councilman Costello
was
On motion of Tnoits and als:aan, Councilman Costei:.c
w granted a leave of absence for one month for the purcose
leaving the state.
Temporary Member of L.ommittee To. 1 A oeintea
At the request of Councilman Collins that a temporary
member of Committee No. 1 be a;po:.nted in his place for the
consideration of, the matter of the animal shelter, the: ;mayor
appointed Councilman Cathcart as a temporary member of Committee
No. 1 in place of Mr. Collins.
On motion of Mosher and Salsman, the Council
adjourned.:
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