HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/05/1984CITY COUNCIL
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Los Altos Hills, California
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Wednesday, Decanber 5, 1984
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Mayor Allison called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m.
in the Council Chambers at Tw Hall.
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Present: Mayor Allison and CounciLnerbers Dronkert, Funhxman and van Twelen
Absent: Councilmenber Rydell
Staff: City Manager George Scarborough, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City
Engineer Michael Enright, Staff Planner Nancy Lytle and City Clerk
Pat DJvd
Planning
Cann: Judith Carico
Press: Florence Pallakoff, Ins Altos Them Crier; Peter McCormick, San Jose
Mercury
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item Removed: B.4a) and B.6a) (van Tamelen)
MOTION SECOMED AND CARP=: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by Fuhrman and passed
unanin )usly by all members present to approve the balance of the consent calendar,
specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: November 21, 1984
2. Approval of Warrants: $40,861.01
3. Notion for Adoption: Notion setting December 19, 1984 as the Public Hearing
date for Appeal of Site Development Ca:mittee's denial for lot improvements -
Lot #8, Matadero Creek Subdivision
4. Resolution for Adoption:
b) Resolution 498-84 authorizing the use of volunteers within the Tann
5. Re=mianded denial of claim from Beth Miles
C. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: none
CITY COUNCIL MINUPFS - December 5, 1984
D. SPECIAL ORDERS:
1. Public Hearings:
a) Request for Site Approval, IA`DS OF LEWIS, File SA #5-84
The Staff Planner presented her report dated 11/29/84 concerning the Site
Approval for Lands of Lewis on Canario Way. Council discussed the proposed
staff codifications to the Planning Commission's approved Conditions of
Approval and also requested clarification of the proposed grading, the
possible abandonment of the easement and the potential for finding items
of archaeological significance on the property.
Jemes Foulk, a licant's ineer noted that he agreed with the staff's
rfications to the conditions and briefly cmuented on the grading and
easement issues.
Tan Barton, applicant's developer, consented that there was little likelihood
of finding any items of archaeological significance because the grading to be
done was quite minimal.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: The following corrections and/or additions were approved
for the Lands of Levis Conditions of Approval:
Condition 1.B. to read as follows: 'The owner shall dedicate to the Town a
conservation easement along Deer Creek, following the same boundary as the
proposed storm drainage easement, however, separately described. Proposed
driveway and bridge can cross the conservation easement and the clearing of
minor scrub, particularly poison oak, as approved by the City Engineer will be
allowed in the conservation ease snt. '
Condition 4.A. to read as follows: 'Applicant shall obtain encroachment permit
from the Irian and install Type IIA path along property line, within road right-
of-way, in accordance with Pathway Camdttee recordation dated July 6, 1984.'
Condition 6.A. to read as follows: 'Applicant shall enter into a cost sharing
agreement, precedent to Site Approval for construction of a fire hydrant on
Purissima Poad, as reccamended by the City Engineer in his mec, dated November 5,
1984. Installation of the hydrant shall be accomplished prior to issuance of
building permit, as reornended by the Los Altos Fire Department.'
Condition 6.E. to be added as follows: 'At the time of Site Development Committee
consideration, the grading plan approved for Site Development Permit shall not
allow grading in the septic tank drainfield area and the plan shall raise the pro-
posed building pad elevation above the 100 year flood plain elevation.'
Condition 6.B. the second sentence should read as follows: 'Should the Cammittee
decide to approve a crossing on Deer Creek, the design of the proposed crossing
shall be to the satisfaction of the Santa Clara Valley Water District, Los Altos
Fire Department, and the City Engineer and the existing easement shall be abandoned.'
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PASSED BY CONSENSUS:
To change
allreferences from 'should' in the Conditions of
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Approval to 'shall'.
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CITY COUNCIL MINULFS - December 5, 1984
D. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item l.a) LANDS OF LEWIS (continued):
MMON SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by Fuhxman and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve the request for Site Approval for
the Lands of Lewis, File SA #5-84 with Conditions of Approval as amended by Council.
b) Request for Tentative Map Approval, LANDS OF CALVD, File TK #5-83
The Staff Planner presented her staff report dated 11/29/84 regarding the
request for a two -lot subdivision for Lards of Calvo on Elena Road. Dronkert
stated that she did not think it was good policy for the loan to approve non -
buildable lots. The Planner rioted the staff's reaxmiendation that the sewage
disposal issue be resolved prior to the recordation of the final map.
MO1'ICN SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tammelen, seconded by Dronkert and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt the Negative Declaration for Lands
of Calve, File TM #5-83.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: Th amend the Conditions of Approval for the Lands of Calvo,
File M4 #5-83 as follows:
Condition 5.B. to be added as follows: 'The applicant shall change the original
milar of Exhibit A to state 'CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS ONLY' with the appropriate
revision date.'
Condition 6.A, to read as follows: 'Prior to recordation of the final map,
applicant shall demonstrate that they can qualify for on-site sewage disposal on
Parcel "B". If on-site sewage is not possible, applicant shall be required to
construct and extend sanitary sewer line to Parcel "B". This condition shall be
met to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Envirormental Health Department.'
MMON SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Dronkert and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve the Tentative Map request for Lands
of Calvo, File TNI #5-83 with Conditions of Approval as amended by Council.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Items Renoved from Consent Calendar:
a) Resolution # accepting grant deed and ordering recordation thereof
van Tamelen questioned where the easement was located and was informed it was
north of LaB=anca on Elena. Council requested that such resolutions include
subject information in their titles and staff reports be included for Council
reference.
MDTION SEODNDED AM CARRIED: Moved by Van Tamelen, seconded by Dronkert and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #99-84 accepting grant deed
and ordering recordation thereof.
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CITY COUNCIL mMUTES - December 5, 1984
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (continued) - Items Removed frau Consent Calendar:
b) IANUS OF VOROS, File CUP #5-84 (conditional use permit - 11800 Page Mill)
van Tamelen expressed serious concerns about this request for a conditional
use permit as it was quite a large secondary unit. van Tamelen was particularly
concerned that if the property were sold, future owners would not be aware of
the stipulations concerning secondary units in the Town.
MOTION SE05MED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by van Tamelen and
gassed unanimously by all members present to appeal the Planning Commission's
approval of Lands of Vores, File CUP #5-84 and to refer the matter back to the
Planning Commission for their consideration of the following amendment to the
Conditions of Approval: #9 to read - 'Ccupliance with the terns of this Use Permit
shall be checked by staff annually, reviewed at the time of sale or transfer of
title of the property and reviewed by the Planning Ca ssion every three (3) years.'
2. Status Report on Edith Avenue Bridge Project
The City Engineer presented his report dated 11/29/84 which gave an overview of
the construction progress and an explanation for the new impletion date which
is now March 8, 1985 according the contractor. Due to a variety of factors including
weather and soils coalitions at the site, the City Engineer was requesting Council
to approve several change orders to the Edith Avenue Bridge Contract. Dronkert
stated several serious concerns about the change orders before then. In her opinion
the contractor should have been aware of the weather conditions particularly since
the contract was executed in September. Therefore, she felt that the additional
costs should be the responsibility of the contractor and not the Town.
WTEON SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by FVhxman, seconded by Allison and passed by
the following roll call vote to approve the following change orders to the Edith
Avenue Bridge Contract:
CCO#2: Federal regulations included within the contract specifications
(page 6-30) requires that the contractor (or subcontractor) maintain an
apprenticeship program. Estimated cost $1,600.
000#3: Perform work necessary to provide passage of an existing telephone
duct structured through the bridge abutanents. Estimated cost $7,500. Actual
cost is to be reimbursed to the Town by Pacific Bell.
CCC)#4: Alignment of bridge and retaining walls was adjusted to protect a
raw of redwood trees. Estimated cost savings $185.37.
CCO05: A large eucalyptus tree was topped to remove a safety hazard.
Estimated cost $1,500, actual cost $1,356.48.
CCD#6: (Exact numbering of OODS beyond 5 is subject to revision.) In oder
to allow the contractor to work during the winter months, it may be
necessary to overexcavate for the bridge footings and place a lean concrete
mixture so that the foundation will rest on a competent material. Estimated
cost $5,000.
�W CCO#7: In order to construct the bridge deck while there is water in Adobe
Creek, the contractor would be directed to use a clear span for his form work
instead of the usual scaffolding. Estimated cost $5,000.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - December 5, 1984
E UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Item 2 - Edith Avenue Bridge (continued):
�W CCO#8: Construct an 8' high redwood fence on the northeast retaining wall
instead of a 42" high chain link fence. Estimated cost $1,000.
AYES: Mayor Allison and Councilmembers Fuhrman and van Tamelen
NOW: Mayor Pro Ten Dronkert
ABSENT: Councilmenber Rydell
SPECIAL REPORTS:
1. Reports from Standing Comnittees: none
2. Reports from Ad Hoc Cannittees:
a) Heritage Preserve
van Tamelen reported that the planting of the Preserve would take place in
January or February and the plan for the placement of equipment would be
ready for Council approval in January.
3. Reports from the Planning Caanission:
Commissioner Cari.ec reported a meeting had been scheduled to study the Site
Development Ordinance. Attendees at the meeting world be the City Manager,
Councilwoman van Tamelen and Counissioners lachenbruch, Ruraneff and Siegel.
The Planning Commission would have a report on the Site Development Ordinance
for Council's review at the second Council meeting in January.
4. Comments from the Council:
a) Allison - Transportation 2000
Allison reported that he and Councilme[ber Fuhnman had attended a Transportation
meeting on November 28. The general session of the meeting adjourned to workshop
groups which discussed alternatives and priorities regarding current and future
transportation needs for Santa Clara County.
a) Allison - Traffic Authority
Allison reported that on December 4, 1984 the Mayors' Conference had scheduled
a special meeting and appointed Brian O'Toole, Player Pro Ten of Sunnyvale, to
the Traffic Authority.
c) Dronkert - Illegal door-to-door sales in Torun
Dronkert noted she had received several phone calls from residents concerning
saneons going through Town selling cleaning goods. Dronkert was particularly
concerned because when she called the Sheriff's Department, she was advised that
this activity was legal in Los Altos Hills. It was agreed that the City Manager
would contact the Sheriff's Department regarding this matter and that the
Sheriff's Department would also be asked to provide a report on the specific
V action taken regarding the complaints about the door-to-door sales.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - December 5, 1984
H. NEM BUSINESS:
�, 1. Consideration of Authorization to retain Gordon Miller to evaluate Storm
Damage Ralmhursenent
MOTION SENfIDID ASID CARRIED: Moved by Fuhrman, seconded by van Tmelen and
passed unanimously by all members present to authorize staff to retain Mr.
Gordon Miller to prepare a feasibility report on the potential for reimbursenent
from Federal Disaster Funds for sterni damage related project expenditures. Mr.
Miller's fee will be $35/hour and there will be a ten hour limit placed on the
feasibility report.
2. Consideration of cost distribution of Altamont Road Drainage Study and
Improvements
The City Manager referred to his 11/30/84 report on the subject of the Alta Ont
Road Drainage Study. He noted that the Drainage Study for the Altamont Road
basin as prepared by Ruth & Going reamuenled drainage improvements and provided
fee be estimates
with each buildingpp�utStoffwre tree dr�ageed tstudy residential
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tion ($133,000 total cost).
M7rION SECONIM AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fuhnnan and passed
unanimously by all members present to direct staff to prepare an ordinance placing
a drainage fee on the Altamont Road Drainage Basin which will reimburse the Town
for the cost of the drainage study and for construction of drainage improve ants.
C 3. Consideration of Cancellation of January 2, 1985 Council Meeting
M:TION SECONDED AND rnuurcn: Moved by Allison, seconded by Fuhnnan and passed
unanimously by all members present to cancel the January 2, 1985 Council Meeting,
hold the regular meeting scheduled for January 16, 1985, and if necessary schedule
a special meeting later in the month of January.
ADJOUFOD=:
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned
at 10:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dmid, City Clerk