CC 05-12-69
CITY OF CUPERTINO, State of California
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014
Phone: 252-4505
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
HELD MAY 12, 1969 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 P.M. by Mayor Dempster in the
Conference Room of the City Hall.
Councilmen present:
Staff present: City
Parks and Recreation
Beaven, Fitzgerald,
Manager Storm, City
Director Parham.
Noel, Stokes and Mayor Dempste
Clerk-Finance Director Ryder,
Those applicants for commission vacancies who had not previously been
interviewed by the City Council appeared individually before the mem-
bers of the Council. Those interviewed were: Mrs. Jean Vincent, 10158
Cold Harbor Avenue; Mr. Lee R. McGalliard, 20351 Clifton Way; Mr.
Stephen C. Ryner, 10940 Santa Teresa Drive; Mr. Gerard K. Stern, 10384
Dennisop Avenue; Mr. Victor Marquez, 21880 Rucker Drive.
It was moved by Councilman Noel, seconded by Councilman Fitzgerald
and passed unanimously that Mrs. Seiverson, Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Vincent
be appointed for four-year terms to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Noel, seconded by Councilman Beaven and pass
ed unanimously that Mrs. Juanita McLaren, Mr. Stephen Ryner and Mr.
Victor Marquez be appointed to the Architectural and Site Approval Com-
mittee for four-year terms.
Mayor Dempster reviewed the situation arising at the last City Council
meeting which caused the continuation of deliberations on Application
408-HC-69 to this adjourned regular meeting.
Mr. Harry Falk was the spokesman for Porter Jensen Associates and the
Barnhart Construction Company and gave a detailed summary of the devel-
opment plans for this particular parcel. He said that the plan entaile
three component parts. The first and most important one was a 120 unit
motel and while this was the most important, it was the most difficult
to finance. The second part of the program was for a restaurant and th
principals involved were on the verge of concluding negotiations which
would provide Cupertino with one of the finest restaurants in the area.
The third part of the program was the commercial area. This was the
smallest but, even so, was the key part to the establishment of land
values required in the financing for the motel operations.
Mr. Falk commented that it was his understanding there was some questio
on the intention of the developers. He clarified this, that the princi
pals would retain ownership. He apologized for delays but said that
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call to order
roll call
commission
applicants
interviewed
appointments
to commis~
sians
408-HC-69
presentation
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discussio
408-HC-69
approved
Res. 1794
adopted
report by
parks and
recreatio
director
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they are proceeding as rapidly as possible. He reminded the Council that
the conditions for the Use Permit for the service station were such that
it would cost between $250,000 and $300,000 in other improvements before
the station could become a reality. He estimated that, so far, expendi-
tures in the project have exceeded $500,000. He emphasized that the de-
velopers considered this to be a motel project with the commercial as-
pects merely a satellite of that project.
Councilman Noel reiterated his concern that the motel become a reality
and in so doing that it would be of the highest quality. In answer to
Councilman Stokes'question as to why the location of the motel had been
moved to the rear of the property Mr. Fa1k replied that this was done
on the advice of the project architect and various motel brokers. He
concurred with Councilman Stokes that the existing City sign ordinances
would not be conducive to identifying the motel but that this was not of
prime concern as the height of the building itself would make it stand out.
Councilman Beaven inquired as to the architectural style, the facade and
the number of rooms for the motel to which Mr. Falk replied that the archi-
tectural style would be similar to that in the rendering of the commercial
establishment.
It was moved by Councilman Noel, seconded by Councilman Fitzgerald and pass-
ed unanimously that Application 408-HC-69 be approved as recommended.
City Manager Storm explained that while the City Council already had approv-
ed the purchase of the land from Eichler Associates for the Mary Avenue ex-
tension the title company requested that this be formally authorized by re-
solution.
It was moved by Councilman Stokes, seconded by Councilman Noel that Re-
solution No. 1794 be approved. The roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Beaven, Fitzgerald, Noel, Stokes, Dempster
Noes: None
Absent: None
Parks and Recreation Director Parham presented his report on the feasibili-
ty of constructing a community center building in Memorial Park. He present-
ed a display consisting of the master plan for Memorial Park and proposed
elevations and floor plans of the two community center buildings. The floor
plan presented indicated some 6,000 square feet in one building and 12,000
square feet in the second one with a patio and open space between and around
them to enhance and increase available and usable areas. He also gave a
brief e~planation on the programmed uses of the various rooms within each
building. He gave a cost estimate of $ll7,000 for the smaller building with-
out the patio and between $290,000 and $300,000 for the larger building which
would include parking area. The buildings would have a ceramic tile roof and
the exterior would be stucco with wood trim.
Mr. Parham stated that the likelihood of a grant in Federal funds was remote
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but not entirely hopeless. He read excerpts on the provisions and
priorities for such a grant which in essence stated that low income
families must be benefitt'ed primarily. He pointed out that it was
possible to consider a community service area and not to limit the bene
ficiaries solely to the City limits of Cupertino. Mr. Parham added
that while grants were possible up to two-thirds of the total cost ex-
perience has shown the average to be from 9% to 12 1/2%.
Councilman Fitzgerald observed
as having a higher per capita
very doubtfuL
that with the figures showing Cupertino
income he thought Federal participation
Mr. Parham answered Councilman Beaven's question on office facilities
by stating that the present office of the Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment would not interfere with the construction of the new building if
that appearance was what was desired. It would be his recommendation,
however, that approximately 300 square feet of the proposed building be
utilized for departmental staff and to do away with the existing build-
ing.
discussion of
community
center
Councilman Stokes observed that since the original discussion about
this he had been thinking of the possibility of having a representative
from each of the high schools to help in the planning. He thought that
possibly the Council c0uld gain some benefit from their knowledge and
desires particularly as the whole idea was aimed at providing some faci i-
ties for the teenage group who did not now have such facilities. He
suggested that members of the Parks and Recreation Commission, applicab e
City staff and members of the City Council take a tour to view similar
facilities in nearby communities. Mr. Stokes also suggested that the C ty
Council reserve the right to appoint the architect and obtain different
thoughts as to designs and styles.
Mayor Dempster commented that there had been much presented which would
require considerable thought on the part of the Council. He requested r.
Parham to make up an itinerary with two alternate dates and so inform
those who would be participating in the suggested tour of facilities. e
thought it likely that it would be necessary to have two such tours in
that it would be improbable for all people to be free on the same date.
It was moved by Councilman Stokes, seconded by Councilman Noel and passed
unanimously that the City Council adjourn to a closed personnel session
Mayor Dempster called for an intermission at 8:49 P.M.
intermission
The City Council reconvened at 8:55 P.M. and immediately adjourned to a
closed personnel session.
closed session
The City Council reconvened at 12:00 midnight and proceeded to conduct
one more item of business.
reconvened
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approved
adjournment
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On explanation by the City Manager and by means of a cross section
submitted by the Director of Public Works it was moved by Councilman
Fitzgerald, seconded by Councilman Noel that the cross section as
presented by the Director of Public Works for Krzich Way under Ap-
plication 7-TM-69 be approved. Motion was passed unanimously.
Mayor Dempster adjourned the meeting at 12:06 A.M.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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