HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/05/1982CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, May 5, 1982
cc: Reel 139, Tr. I, Side I, 001 -end; Tr. I, Side II, 001 -end
Mayor Perkins called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:35 p.m.
in the Council Chambers of Town Hall.
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Present: Mayor Perkins, Councilnembers Allison, Hillestad, Proft and van Tamelen
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City Engineer/
Planner John Carlson, Assistant Planner Pat Webb, Planning Ca mission
Representative Joseph Dochnahl and Deputy City Clerk Pat Dmid
Press: Florence Pallakoff, Los Altos Town Crier; Fd Herring, San Jose Mercury
Matadero Creek Subdivision - Bid Openings - Lot 12
Mr. James J. Viso bidder, addressed the Council explaining why he wanted approval
o -an increased amount of development area on Lot 12. Mr. Viso also distributed
to Council an outline of his calculations.
Council discussed the possibility of changing some of the Conditions of Approval
and what procedures were required.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by van Tamelen and
passed unanimously to continue consideration of Mr. Viso's bid to the June 2, 1982
Council meeting with the understanding that oral bids for Lot 12 will be taken at
that time.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Hillestad and passed
unanimously to direct the Planning Cannission to review the Conditions of Approval
for Matadero Creek with particular attention to the following: placement of
building circles, location of driveways, possible raising of building height limits,
and building area criteria including but not limited to driveways through easements.
MOTION SECONDED AM CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Allison and passed
by the following roll call vote to direct the Planning Camiission to reexamine the
development area allowable on Int 12 at a public hearing scheduled for May 12, 1982.
AYES: Mayor Perkins and Councilmenbers Allison, Hillestad and van Tamelen
NOES: Proft
MOTION SEODNDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Hillestad and passed
unanimously to cancel the May 19 bid opening date and reschedule the next bid
opening for all of the lots for July 7, 1982.
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t ManagPlment reported to the Council on his recent on-site Facility TOUT
(March 28 -April 1, 1982). Included in Mr. Henderson's report was a slide
presentation of the facilities in Florida, Massachusetts and Canada. In
addition he gave a detailed explanation of has the various procedures work,
for example, a shredding plant, a mass -burning operation and a semisuspension
burning system. Mr. Henderson noted that local discussions were being held
concerning this important issue and he would report back to the Council in
the near future with an update.
Items Removed: B.1, B.3 and B.5 (Allison); B.2 (resident); B.4 (Perkins)
Approval of Minutes: April 20, 1982 and April 21, 1982
Allison referred to the minutes of April 21, page 5, paragraph #8 and noted there
appeared to be some confusion regarding this matter.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To attach Councilman Allison's mem dated 5/4/82 on Public
Safety/Police Protection to the minutes of April 21, 1982 for purposes of clarifi-
cation.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Perkins and passed
unanimously to approve the minutes of April 20, 1982 and April 21, 1982.
2. Approval of Warrants: $129,413.34
Oscar Sobel, 28266 Christophers' Lane questioned warrants 7970, 7986 and 7991
and Council raised questions concerning warrants 7955, 7959, 7976 and 7992. The
City Manager explained each of these warrants. Warrant #7961 was discussed in
detail. It was noted that this payment for Mr. Penfold's retirement (10/1/81
through 6/21/82) was in part now due payable. Specifically, the payment for 10/1
through 4/30 was currently due.
MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and failed
by the following roll call vote to defer consideration of approval of warrant #7961
to the second Council meeting in June.
AYES: Allison and van Tamelen
WES: Hillestad, Perkins and Proft
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously to pay that portion of warrant #7961 which was presently due with
payment of the balance deferred to the second meeting in June.
MOTION SECONDED AND CAPJZIND: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously to approve the balance of the warrant list.
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued):
3. Actions of the Planning Commission: recommended granting of the following:
a) LANDS OF TRABUCCO, File VAR #1-82
b) LANDS OF LALONDE, File VAR #2-82
c) LANDS OF GEORGE, File VAR 93-82
Allison questioned the height elevations for the Lands of Trabucco and the
placement of the solar equipment for the Lands of George. The City Engineer
explained the height elevation and the Assistant Planner noted that although
the equipment was present it was not operative.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by van Tamelen and
passed unanimously to approve the variance request for LANE OF TRABUC.'N, File
VAR #1-82.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Hillestad and passed
unanimously to approve the variance request for the LANDS OF IAIONDE, File VAR
#2-82.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Proft and passed
by the following roll call vote to approve the variance request for the LANDS OF
GEORGE, File VAR #3-82.
AYES: Hillestad, Perkins and Proft
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Allison and van Tamelen
4. Motion for Adoption: Motion setting May 19, 1982 as the Public Hearing date
for LANDS OF NATADER3 CREEK, File Tr. #7187, modification of Conditions of
Approval.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Hillestad and passed
unanineusly to change the public hearing date from May 19 to June 2, 1982.
5. Resolution for Adoption:
a) Resolution # approving and authorizing execution of an addendum
to agreement bet%oen the City of the Tonin of Los Altos Hills and
Traffic Signal Maintenance, Inc.
Allison requested additional background information on this item, for example
copy of agreement, etc.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously to continue consideration of Item 5.a) to the next Council meeting.
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C.
SPECIAL REPORTS:
1. Reports of Standing Ccumittees: none
2. Reports of Ad Hoc Crn ittees:
It was reported that the Ad Hoc Committee to Study Committees had met and
a report would be presented at the next Council meeting.
3. Reports from the Planning Commission:
Planning Camussioner Dochnahl noted that a field trip was scheduled for Monday,
May 10, 1982 to review the lots at Matadero Creek.
4. Presentations from the Floor: none
D.
STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. City Manager:
a) City Manager's Report:
Allison requested a breakdown of costs and budget for Matadero Creek to be
available at the next meeting. Regarding the negotiations concerning garbage
disposal, Allison also requested a report by the next meeting.
b) 1981-82 Amended Budget
Allison requested an update and status report of the entire budget in addition
to the revised police budget distributed by the City Manager. It was noted the
preliminary budget would be available the end of the month. A study session on
the budget was scheduled for Monday, May 17, 1982 at 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
C) Report on Site Development RFP
The City Manager noted that a meeting had been scheduled for Friday, May 7, 1982
to discuss the proposal regarding site development regulations.
d) Tann Parade and Country Fair Day - May 22, 1982
The City Manager referred to the letter from Anne Lear to the Council concerning
the parade and country fair day scheduled for May 22, 1982. Mrs. Lear encouraged
the Council and the residents to participate in the day's activities.
2. Director of Public Safety:
a) Preliminary Report on Public Safety Alternatives
The City Manager noted that the objectives and needs as presented in Mr. Penfold's
report dated 4/30/82 would be discussed during negotiations with the Sheriff's
Department.
3. City Attorney:
The City Attorney reported that since 1978 the Tann had been involved in litigation
with Dr. Fink over Kingsley Avenue. The litigation was now finished and the Tann
won resulting in another public road for the Town.
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SPECIAL ORDERS:
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1. Public Hearings:
a) Reguest for Tentative Map Approval, LAnIDS OF ESHNER, File TM #10-81
M,TION SEMIIDID AND CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Hillestad and passed
,nani,m„sly to adopt the Negative Declaration, LANDS OF ESHER, File TM #10-81
with the following two mitigating measures: 1) land with a slope greater than
308 should have a conservation easement and 2) provide a 30' setback from the
fault for habitable structures.
Council had several questions regarding the paths, the naming of the subdivision,
road inprovements and amount of grading involved and certain problems with the
maps before than for approval.
Irma Goldsmith, President Historical Society, referred to her letter which
recommended the name of 'Elizabeth' for the subdivision.
Al Woolworth, applicant, objected to the use of the name 'Elizabeth' and noted
that a name was a Lready on the entrance and he assumed it could be used for the
cul-de-sac.
Nancy Horton, Versailles Court, also expressed the opinion that 'Elizabeth' was
not appropriate. As vomer of the property next to lands of Eshner Mrs. Horton
wanted to keep the name 'Versailles Court' which had already been approved for
ber property.
Chuck Marsh, 12933 Tripoli Court, expressed the opinion that 'Versailles Court'
was not appropriate but thought perhaps 'Elizabeth' should be reserved for
future use.
Fran Stevenson, chairman of the Pathway Cannittee, explained to Council the
discussions t had ensued between the Pathway C ittee, the applicant and
the Planning Commission.
Dick Edwards, applicant's engineer, explained his concept of the driveway and
discus the grading issue. He felt they had tried to minimize the grading.
M7PION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Hillestad and passed
unanimously to refer the Tentative Map, Lands of Eshner, File TM #10-81, back
to the Planning Comnission for clarification of the maps, path situation, rights-
of-way, name of subdivision and rationale for Conditional Exception 9.A.
F. GENERAL ORDERS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Request from Friends of Westwind to amend their bylaws
Hillard Reiser, Red Rock Road, canmented to the Council that there was a noise
problem recently at Westwind and he wondered if they were aware of this situation.
Chuck Marsh, Board Member of Friends of Westwind, replied to Mr. Reiser that there
had been no increase in development at Westwind recently, i.e. no rings being built,
` etc.
Council agreed to look into this matter and make a report at a future council meeting
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F. CEM?AL ORDERS AMID UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Friends of Westwind (continued) :
�r MOTION SECONDED AND CARRED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Perkins and passed
unanimously to approve the request from Friends of Gestwind to amend their
bylaws, specifically the last two sentences of Section 4.01 to read as follows:
'A majority of Directors shall at any and all times be Class A members (residents
of Los Altos Hills). Not more than two Directors may be stall renters, and in
the event two Directors are staff* renters, at least one shall be a Class A
member (resident of Los Altos Hills).' (Insert 'stall' - mended by Council 6/2/82)
2. Police Protection - Preliminary Report - Andrea Allison
Allison noted that he was currently identifying alternatives and reviewing sources
of data. Negotiations wore currently being conducted with the Sheriff's Department
and on May 13th a meeting was scheduled with the County Executive. Allison suggested
the formation of a four -five m�bei committee in the near future to review costs
and alternatives and to make a recommendation to the Council. In conclusion
Allison stated a a Community Services Offices from the Sheriff's Department would
be making a presentation to the Council on the various services available through
the Sheriff's Department.
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1. Memo on Police Services - David Proft
MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND: Moved by Proft that the Council direct
staff to immediately obtain the service of at least one officer on duty in Town
40 twenty-four hours a day from the Sheriff and that a patrol schedule be arranged
by mutual agreement between the Chief of Police and the sheriff.
2. Highway Financing Task Force - financing alternatives to improve the road
and highway system within Santa Clara County - Art Carmichael
Art Carmichael, Highway Financing Task Force Menber, addressed the Council
conoernung alternatives to improve the r g y system within Santa
Clara County. He reported that the Task Force's recommendation to the Board
of Supervisors would be that they (Board of Supervisors) place a five cent
gas tax on the Ncvember ballot. In July the Councils would be asked to review
and endorse the reoamieniation of the Task Force.
3. Council Procedures
Mayor Perkins distributed a memo dated 4/29/82 on council procedures and subjects
for consideration. He asked council to review his mano and advise him of any
cannents and/or suggestions they may have on the subject.
ADJOUHIZ1EMII:
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned
at 1:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd, Deputy City Clerk