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TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
August 19, 1968
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Mayor Wm. Ross Aiken called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town''
of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:52 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the Town
Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, with the following members answering
roll call: Present: Councilmen Benson, Lavey, Fowls, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken.
Absent: None.
PLANNING CO[MIISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Chairman W. F. Minckley
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ju1y15 1968 and August 1, 1968.
Approval of Minutes of July 15 and August 1, 1968 were deferred to the next
meeting.
COIMIUNICATIONS:
City Clerk read the following communications:
40 1. R. D. Ross, 13131 W. Sunset Drive, opposing San Francisco Commuter Tax.
Council concurred that in view of possible lawsuits by Bay Area Counties any
action would be premature.
2. Clifford Wells, Past President, Tri -County Planning Council, dated August 13,
1968, noting the liquidation of activities and assets of Tri -County and extending
appreciation for past participation.
3. State Senator Clair W. Burgener, (R -San Diego), dated August 1, 1968 re
Senate Bill 592, amending the Ralph M. Brown Act.
4. James H. Whitman, 295 Jonive Road, Sebastopol, re appeal of Planning Comm -
mission's denial of Carriage Hill Park Subdivision (346-68) and questioning
drainage solutions in the area.
Council concurred that this item should be deferred to later in the Agenda for
discussion.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. City Clerk noted that the appeal of Planning Commission denial of Clairbourn
Bay Area, Inc. for a private elementary day school at Congregation Beth Am has
been withdrawn by the applicant, since they have found facilities in Redwood City.
2. City Clerk noted a Housing Element Symposium to be conducted by the State
Office of Planning will be held in San Francisco, September 11, 1968 and that the
City Planner has indicated his intent to attend.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2. z/S
MILLER, D. K. (347-68) Tentative Map, Natoma Road, 2 lots.
City Clerk presented Staff Report and Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting of
August 12, 1968, noting the Planning Commission had approved an in -lieu payment
of $4,307 for Natoma Road frontage by a 4 to 1 vote.
The Mayor asked for comments from the Floor. There were none and the applicant
was not present.
Mrs. A. Ginzton, Pathways Committee, noted that due to the difficult topography
it would be desirable to have the path easement fit the contours at the inter-
section of the two path easements.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Helgesson and
carried unanimously, that the Tentative Map of D. K. Miller (347-68), 2 lots,
be approved, subject to the conditions of the amended Check List to show the
inclusion of the path to be rounded at the intersection between the 5' path
easement and the 10' path easement.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 6.
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APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO ASSOCIATION OF HAY AREA
GOVERNMENTS:
Councilmen Davey and Henson volunteered their continued participation.
040 MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Helgesson and
carried unanimously, that the present Association of Bay Area Governments'
Representative, Mary C. Davey, and the present Alternate, Walter A. Benson, be
approved for another term.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 7. eb 7
CONSIDERATION OF REVISED PROCEDURES RE: PROCESSING OF TENTATIVE MAPS:
City Clerk presented Staff report, noting significant changes included a map
Check List for Building Site Approval, an increase of filing time of Tentative
Maps from 14 days to 21 days, additional distribution of accepted map, and
procedure for review, all revised procedures having unanimous approval of the
Commission. City Clerk further noted that approval by the Council would necessi-
tate necessary amendments to appropriate ordinances.
Mr. Richard Towle inquired if the Check List were incorporated onto the face
of the Map itself. City Attorney stated that the Check List is part of the
approval, although not placed on the face of the map.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Henson and
carried unanimously, that the revised procedures regarding processing of
Tentative Maps, etc. be approved as submitted.
L SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4.
CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF PAIR ALTO FOR SEWER MAINTENANCE, 2 96
Staff requested deferral of this item since the Palo Alto Attorney's Staff has
not vef completed review of this document.
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SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1:
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE LOS ALTOS HILLS GENERAL
PLAN PROVIDING FOR SLOPE DENSITY REGULATION:
At 8:12 P. M., Mayor Aiken declared the Public Hearing open.
The City Attorney reviewed the procedural steps for implementing slope density
studies and noted that proposed amendments conform to the recommendations of
the City Planner and Planning Commission.
There being no comments from the Floor or from the Council, Mayor Aiken declared
the Public Hearing closed at 8:15 P.M.
On behalf of the Council, Mayor Aiken thanked the Planning Commission for its
complete thoroughness in untold study sessions and public hearings, culminating
in the implementation of slope density and open space regulations and that the
Town owes them a debt of gratitude.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2. -7NO
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6&I
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS BY ADDING THERETO PROVISION
FOR SLOPE DENSITY, OPEN SPACE RESERVE ZONES AND CRITERIA FOR ISSUANCE OF VARIANCES
AND USE PERMITS.
Mayor Aiken pointed out that this Public Hearing included Open Space Reserve
Zones and declared the Public Hearing open at 8:19 P. M.
6 Council discussion ensued concerning tax implications, OSR use, and application
of slope density to 2-3 lot subdivisions, with Floor participatidn by: Richard
Towle, 26493 Weston Road, Commissioners Minckley and Dawson.
At 8:24 P. M., the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 145, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE SANTA CLARA COUNTY
ORDINANCE NO. NS -600.4, RELATING TO ANIMAL AND RABIES CONTROL.
City Clerk noted that the proposed Ordinance No. 145 would repeal the Town's
Ordinance No. 71 and would incorporate the County Ordinance No. NS -600.4, pro-
viding for means of animal and rabies control, va:cinations, and increased
license tax to $3.00 annually. City Clerk further noted that the County's
Ordinance NS -600.4, Article 4, General Regulations, 4.3.4-1: Stray Animals,
would restrict unleashed dogs in Los Altos Hills as follows: "No person owning
or having control of any animal shall permit such animal to stray or run at large
upon any public street or other public place, or any unenclosed private lot or
other unenclosed private place in the county of Santa Clara, or upon any private
place or property without the consent of the owner or person in control thereof."
At 8:30 P. M., Mayor Aiken declared the Public Hearing open.
4M Mr. Richard Towle noted that several years ago the County could only have the
right to collect stray animals in the case of a rabies epidemic.
Council concurred that this matter should be deferred to later in the Agenda
under Ordinances.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3. P-9 P
ROSE HILL ESTATES UNIT #2. TRACT N0, 4444, Final Map, Taaffe Road, 6 lots.
City Clerk presented Staff report noting that the Tentative Map of the 6 -lot
subdivision had been approved December 18, 1967 and that the Check List included
the following additional conditions: 1) In lieu payment for parks and open
space per Ordinance No. 117, and 2) No access to Taaffe Road for lots #1 and #2
for 100' from common lot line of lots #1 and #2.
City Clerk also noted that approximately $24,000.00 for sanitary sewer improve::
ments, engineering and inspection fees, and in -lieu payments had not been provided
for at this time.
Mr. Thomas Gamboa, representing Arbor Development, requested that the Final Map
be approved, with approving signatures withheld until necessary fees and bonds
had been deposited. Applicant agreed to meet�,ith the City Engineer to revise
the Final Map so as to include a path easement along the back of the subdivision,
as well as a connecting easement between lots to Taaffe Road, in order to conform
to the Master Path Plan.
Council concurred that the Final Map could not be approved until the fees were
paid and improvements provided for, due to the mandatory provisions of the
Subdivision Ordinance. Council also concurred that since the Final Map, as
revised, conforms to the Tentative Map, that Mr. Camboa could inform the Title
Company that the Final Map would be approved as soon as necessary fee and
improvement requirements were provided for.
4W Council discussion ensued concerning the an Qunt of in -lieu payments for road
improvements for Rose Hill Estates Unit #2 and the Miller Subdivision (347-68).
Following a recalculation of the estimated improvement costs, the City Engineer
stated the corrected cost should be $3,750 for the Miller Subdivision.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2 continued:
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D. K. MILLER (347-68) Tentative Maps 2 lots.
Mr. D. K. Miller arrived at the meeting and was advised of the Council's previous
approval, subject to the amended Check List regarding path easements, and also
of;.the dgcreasod amount for thouNatoma Road frontage improvements ($3,750.00) -
Mr. Miller objected to the amended path requirement and to the cost of road
improvements as being excessive.
Council concurred the matter could be deferred at Mr. Miller's request to allow
further review or could be approved as corrected. Mr. Miller declined to request
a continuance.
MOTION AND SECOND: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Fowle, that the previous
action of the Council approving the Tentative Map of D. K. Miller (347-68) be
amended to correct the amount of in -lieu road improvements to $3,750-00-
4W, Comments were heard from: Richard Towle, Mrs. D. A. Miller, 13076 Vista del
Valle Court, Chairman W. F. Hinckley, and Mr. D. K. Miller.
VOTE: The Motion to amend previous Motion was unanimously carried by voice vote.
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SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5:
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED CONTRACT WITH SANTA CLARA COUNTY FOR SHERIFF SERVICES 5€77
FOR 19 -69:
` City Clerk presented Staff report, noting the two basic changes in the amended
�r contract were (1) Traffic enforcement shall include the utilization of radar
units (omitting the requirement of a minimum of 5 shifts per week), and (2)
the increase to ten hours of daily police service will become effective October
1st, effecting a saving of $741.04.
Mr. C. D. Marron, representing the County Sheriff's Office, noted the delay to
October was necessitated by the Board approval for the extra personnel to carry
out this and other new contracts.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson,
that the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills approve the amended contract
with Santa Clara County for Sheriff Services for the Fiscal year 1968-69,
was unanimously carried by roll call vote: Ayes: Councilman Benson, Davey,
Fowls, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1.
DEER PARK ACRES (342-68) Tentative Map, 45 lots. Page Mill Road. Engrs. Clegg 6 �8
and Foulk.
City Clerk presented Staff report noting the Planning Comission had unanimously
approved the Tentative Map of 71+ acre parcel at Page Mill and Arastradero Roads
and that after five months of meetings and hearings, the proposed number of lots
has been reduced from 56 to 45 lots and a comprehensive Check List completed.
Check List was projected on the screen for audience viewing and reviewed item by
item.
MOTION AND SECOND: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson that the
Tentative Map of Deer Park Acres (342-68), 45 lots, be approved in accordance
with the conditions of the Check List.
Councilman Davey noted that in the future a path might be needed on both sides
of the in -tract road, and that construction of the driveways should accommodate
this possibility. Council discussion followed, Councilman Fowle and Commissioner
Hibner stating their reasons for the impracticability and difficulty of this
suggestion.
Mr. R. Gulich, representing Page Mill Park, Inc., expressed his appreciation to
the Planning Commission for their cooperation.
VOTE: The Motion to approve the Tentative Map of Deer Park Acres was carried
by a unanimous voice vote.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 6:
REQUEST OF F. L. MARTINELLI FOR TEMPORARY SEPTIC TANK PERMIT, TRACT NO. 4114, ®O
4W MOODY ROAD.
Staff Report was presented, noting the County Health Department recommended
approval of Mr. Martinelli's request to install septic tanks in above tract
in accordance with full and complete standards of Ordinance No. 136 and subject
to connection of sanitary sewers when available. City Clerk noted that the
duration of the temporary permit would be two years and would be subject to review
at that time..
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 6: Martinelli continued:
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Denson moved, seconded by Helgesson
and carried unanimously, that the request of F. I. Martinelli be approved to
allow temporary septic tank permits for Tract No. 4114, said installation to be
in accordance with full and complete standards of Ordinance No. 136 and subject
to connection of sanitary sewers when available.
At 10:06 P.M., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to an Executive Session re 8iV'h
Personnel.
At 10:45 P.M., the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. S:
CONSIDERATION AND APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER:
Councilman Benson placed in nomination the name of (MRS.) PRISCIILA WE'I HAitT.
There being no other nominations, the following Motion was carried:
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson,
that Priscilla Weisbart be appointed as Commissioner to the Planning Commission
for a term of four years, ending July 10, 1972, was carried by a majority roll
call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Henson, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Abstained:
Councilmen Davey, Fowle, Noes: None, Absent: None,
COMMUNICATIONS: WHITMAN continued:
Councilman Fowle reviewed the Planning Commission action and emphasized the
importance of achieving a drainage solution immediately for the Barron Creek
Drainage Basin.
Council discussion ensued, with participation by Commissioner Perkins, Mr.
Whitman, Mr. Towle and the City Engineer, concluding that financing of the
drainage problems was the real obstacle, and that this was a community problem.
Council concurred that the Drainage Committee should hold a public hearing as
soon as possible to analyze alternative drainage solutions and determine methods
of financing same.
Council advised Mr. Whitman that they would proceed as rapidly as possible and
suggested he consider dividing Carriage Hill Park into two units to allow interim
approval of the subdivision. Chairman Minckley invited Mr. Whitman to appear
at the Planning Commission Study Session August 26th for a preliminary hearing
on a two unit proposal.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 9:
STAFF REPORTS: CITY ATTORNEY:
City Attorney reported on the following subjects:
1) Regarding litigation in Sewer Assessment District No. 21 opposing counsel
has filed final brief and the judge is considering the evidence.
2) Re proposed Sewer Assessment District No. 5 (Page Mill Estates-Matadero Hills
Area), a resolution initiating this project will be presented to the Council in
the near future.
3) Regarding proposed Los Altos -Santa Clara County (LAH 1, 2 and 3) Assessment
District, Bond Counsel from the County will be present at the Council's next
meeting to present a resolution for extra -territorial jurisdiction and it is
likely that this resolution will adhere to the Town's sewer policy.
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PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR:
1. Regarding emergency ordinances No. 147 and 148 (unlicensed vehicles and
unlicensed drivers and prohibiting operation of vehicles on private property
fW without consent of the owner thereof), the following residents protested their
enactment, the emergency nature, the restrictions on private property, and
requested the reformation of the Citizen's Committee to include residents
not opposed to mini -bikes, etc.: M. R. Johnson, 26443 Weston Road, Richard
Towle, 26493 Weston Road, Bill Stoddard, 26405 Weston Road.
Council discussion ensued concerning reasons for enactment of restrictive
ordinances and enforcement problems.
Council concurred with the suggestion of Mr. Johnson to reform the Committee,
on which he volunteered to serve, and that the committee be charged to review
the implications of the emergency ordinances Nos. 149 and 148 and review such
new evidence as is present.,
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RESOLUTIONS:
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1. Resolution No. 44 Amending General Plan re slope density
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City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety, Resolution No. Ajit, a Resolutior
of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills, amending the General Plan
by adding thereto provisions regarding slope density.
ORDINANCES:
1. First Reading - Ordinance No. 145, adopting County Rabies Control Regulations. pi
City Attorney recommended that the Public Hearing *.e continued if the Council
desired to include a statement limiting the stray animal provision of the County
Ordinance to a rabies epidemic, as presently incorporated in the Town's
Ordinance No. 71.
Council concurred to continue the Public Hearing to the next meeting.
2. Second Readi - Ordinance No. 146, elimination of Franchised Pumper Require- 63C
men t of Ordinance No. 13
City Attorney read title of Ordinance No. 146, an ordinance of the Town of Los
Altos Hills amending Ordinance No. 136 relating to Sanitary Disposal of Sewage.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson, that
further reading of Ordinance No. 146 be waived, was carried unanimously by
roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson, that
Ordinance No. 146 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by roll call
vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken, Noes:
None. Absent: None..
MOTION, SECONDED AND,,f�R IED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Helgesson,
that Resolution No. 3W be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by roll
call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken.
Noes:
None. Absend: None.
ORDINANCES:
1. First Reading - Ordinance No. 145, adopting County Rabies Control Regulations. pi
City Attorney recommended that the Public Hearing *.e continued if the Council
desired to include a statement limiting the stray animal provision of the County
Ordinance to a rabies epidemic, as presently incorporated in the Town's
Ordinance No. 71.
Council concurred to continue the Public Hearing to the next meeting.
2. Second Readi - Ordinance No. 146, elimination of Franchised Pumper Require- 63C
men t of Ordinance No. 13
City Attorney read title of Ordinance No. 146, an ordinance of the Town of Los
Altos Hills amending Ordinance No. 136 relating to Sanitary Disposal of Sewage.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson, that
further reading of Ordinance No. 146 be waived, was carried unanimously by
roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson, that
Ordinance No. 146 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by roll call
vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken, Noes:
None. Absent: None..
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ORDINANCES: Continued
j. First Reading - Ordinance No. 149, Amending Ordinance No. 78 - Slope
Density and Open Space Reserve Districts.
City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 149, an Ordinance of the Town of
Los Altos Hills Amending Ordinance No. 78 of Said Town as Amended, by Adding
Thereto Provisions of Regulations Relating to Slope Density and to Open Space
Reserve Zones.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson,
that further reading of Ordinance No. 149 be waived, was carried unanimously
by roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor
Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None.
4. First Reading - Ordinance No. 150, amending Ordinance No. 69 relating to 3G/
open space and slope density.
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MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Helgesson,
that further reading of Ordinance No. 150 be waived, was carried unanimously
by roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor
Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None.
WARRANTS:
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Benson,
that the bills as presented in the amount of FOURTEEN THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED
FOURTEEN DOLLARS and Thirty-seven Cents (814,714.37) be approved and the City
Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants, was carried unanimously by
roll call vote: byes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
OTHER HUSINFSS BY COUNCILMEN: � y�
1. Mayor Aiken suggested a temporary ordinance (similar to the interim slope
density ordinance) requiring subdividers to pay a drainage fee in the interim
of a solution to the financing of town -wide drainage. Council concurred that ..
this might be feasible, as long as credit were given for the pre -payment.
Comments were heard from Commissioners Hibner, Dawson, and Mr. R. Towle.
There being no further business, Mayor Aiken adjourned the meeting at 12:55
A. M. to:
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, September 2, 1968.
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Resyectfully submitted. //
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R. LAHR
City Clerk -Treasurer
Town of Los Altos Hills