HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/05/1964CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR PTEETING
October 5, 1964
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos
Hills was called to order by Mayor Wm. B. Clayton, Monday,
October 5, 1964 at 7:56 F. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont
Road, Los Altos Hills, California.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Aiken, Bowler, Fowle
Mayor Clayton
ABSENT: Councilman Henley
MINUTES: September 21, 1964.
ACTION:
Adopt Minutes of September 21, 1964 as submitted.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Letters and petitions relating to traffic deferred to
Committee Reports, Traffic Study.
2. Letter dated October 5, 1964 signed by the Presidents of the
Purissima and Bullis Parent Teachers Associations expressing
appreciation to the Council for the prompt action in providing
a crossing guard at Bullis School.
3. District Engineer, Division of Highways (JerryO'Shea) - Letter
dated October 1, 1964 regarding Council action on lighting for
Freeway interchanges.
Los Altos Hills Association letter dated September 29, 1964,
stating position as being opposed to such lighting.
Both letters were read by City Manager and deferred to end of
meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
VUfiI!I'T'TBE hb±UHTD':
1. Traffic Study - Staff and Councilman Aiken.
The City Manager reported the Staff had cooperated with
Councilman Aiken in a traffic study, and that Councilman Aiken
- had prepared such a report for presentation.
The City Manager stated the following communications and.
(� petitions had been received in conjunction with the traffic
problems:
COMMITTEE. REPORTS: Traffic Study (Cont'd.):
Communications:
,,�-- Mrs. Arthur Micheletti Mr. R. E. Finnigan
Mrs. Florian Decker Dr. Philip A. Granieri
Mrs. Edward C. Casey Mr. W. D. Collins
Mrs. E. A. Huber
Petitions: -
St. Nicholas Women's Guild (72 petitioners endorsing Guild Res.)
Dad's Club of St. Nicholas School (54 " 11 Club " )
Saint Nicholas Parish (486. petitioners)
Councilman Aiken submitted and read "Traffic Safety Report"
dated October 3, 1964, on file at the Town Hall. Summarily,
the report suggested two courses of action:
1. Immediate installation of safety devices in the
worst locations (primarily O'Keefe Lane and
entrance of St. Nicholas School).
2. Institution of a town -wide safety study to -
include all facets of the problem - vehicular,
as well as pedestrian traffic ( including foot
paths). .
Councilman Aiken offered ten concrete proposals in an effort
to reinforce the Town's determination to take remedial action
now. Councilman Aiken personally expressed his appreciation
to the Staff and the Mayor for their help. Councilman Aiken
received a rising ovation'from a full hall.
The Mayor on behalf of the Council thanked Councilman Aiken
and the Staff for the survey.
ACTION:
That the Council approve the Traffic Safety Report,
- dated October 3, 1964, with thanks, and to express
"a general agreement with its subject.
MOTION: Fowls; SECOND: Bowler; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
Councilman Aiken proposed two motions in conjunction with
the survey: - r
ACTION:
That the Council adopt recommendation No. 1,
Items A through K (but excluding ➢, plus sub-
stituting Natoma Road for Elena Road under Item
_ H - Black Mountain Road at Elena) of the Traffic
Safety Report dated October 3, 1964, and
'..I That action be taken at the localities listed.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Fowls
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: Traffic Studs (Cont'd.):
It was discussed that a resolution to obtain the consent and
ratification of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
would be required.
The Question was called. VOTE: Passed unanimously.
ACTION:
That the Council authorize the Mayor to ask the
Los Altos Hills Association to carry out the
second recommendation of the traffic report by
making a thorough study of pedestrian and vehicular
traffic in the Town.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Bowler
Councilman Henley arrived at 8:12 r. 11.
Councilman Aiken explained the ultimate intent behind the
motion is that a Standing Safety Committee be formed to be
composed of (but not limited to the Association) residents
of the hazardous areas - a Committee to whom the Town's
people could meet with on all safety and traffic problems.
Recommendations would then be made by the Los Altos Hills
Association and brought before the Council for action.
The Mayor distributed a sign-up sheet throughout the audience
for volunteers on this Committee.
Mr. Gardner Bullis pointed out very dangerous and long existing
situations at Miranda and Manuella on Fremont Road. Mr. H. P.
Corney, 14127 Miranda Road, commented on lack of double yellow
line on Fremont Road, and. Mrs. A. Micheletti inquired of paths
abutting Foothill College. Messrs. A. C. Carmichael, W. R.
George, G. Austin, and Mrs. S. R. Jackson, as well as several
members of the Dad's Club of St. Nicholas School, commented
on the traffic problem.
The Mayor requested the Los Altos Hills Association submit a
sense report within 30 days to augment Councilman Aiken's
traffic study.
The Question was called: VOTE: Passed unanimously.
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1. Robleda Hills - Clarification of Public Utility Easements.
Tentative Map was approved for 15 lots prior to the underground
utility ordinance. The property was developed in units and
when final maps were recorded, Ord. No. 84 was in effect.
( s Easements are provided for lots 3, 4, and %, however, there
are three exist ng poles. Mr. Newman is requesting to be
am
NEW BUSINESS: Robleda Hills (Cont'd.):
allowed to .place a pole between lots 3 and 4 with an under-
ground splice; also a request to place an additional pole
on lot 7 so those lines may be placed underground.
To use the present poles, would entail boring 105 feet under
the road and he is advised that at this distance, this is an
impossibility. P;r. Newman presented photographs showing the
natural dense scree -.r-'.
ACTION:
That the City Manager be authorized to convey
to the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. the Council's
approval for placing a 14 -foot pole at the common
lot lines of Lots and 4 in the right of way of
Fremont Road, Tract #3487.
MOTI ON: Fowle; SECOND: Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
-t. Arthur Williams - Proposal for Exchange of Public Land.
The City Engineer submitted a proposed design of the inter-
section at Fremont and Concepcion Roads which, if acceptable
to the Council, would not require any additional land from
the Lands of Srthur Pulliam. -
',. condition of the approval of the Tentative k'ap required 11r.
Williams to resurface a portion of Fremont. Road, but since this
resurfacing was completed under flood damage control funds, it
was proposed that the cost of improvements that would normally
be required could be .applied to the cost of the construction
of the intersection.
If additional land is required by the Town for widening of.
the intersection, it was discussed whether the exchange of
properties should be made on an equal footage basis.
' C'TI ON :
That the request of 6.rthur Williams for exchange
of public land be tabled until the October 196
Council Meeting.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Henley
It was suggested a transcript be presented on a square
footage basis with the amount of footage of each parcel to
be exchangel and calculated values.
The Question was called. VOTE: Passed unanimously.
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3.
Acceptance of Improvements - Tract No. 3698 (Council Crest).
The City Manager referred to letter dated October 5, 1964
from the City Engineer recommending that a two year
maintenance bond be required of the subdivider by reason of
the conditions observed in the pavement immediately follow-
ing construction.
Resolution No. 284, a Resolution of the City Council of the
Town of Laos Altos Hills accepting improvements in Tract /,3698,
was presented and read -in its entirety by the City Attorney.
ACTI Oh :
Adopt Resolution No. 284 as read.
FOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Aiken
ROLL C2LL: AYES: -Aiken, Bowler, Fowls, Henley
Mayor Clayton
NOES: None
.ABSENT: None
4. S. M. Krakaur - Deleted from the Agenda.
5. Bernard S. Aarons - Request for Building Permit pending
Building Site Approval.
The City kttorney ruled this request is in direct violation
to Ordinance No. 99 and there is no provision for exceptional
cases. However, a site preparation permit could be issued
and the Tentative and Final Map approved the same evening if
improvements can be anticipated.
CTION:
That the request of Bernard S. Aarons be denied.
MOTION: Henley; SECOND: I.iken; VOTE: passed unanimously.
BLDG. SIT`; ."TFROV.",L:
1. Wasson E. L. (BS.', -6-64) 1 lot.
ACTION:
That the Tentative Map of E. L. Wasson be
approved, in accordance with the recommendations
of the planning Commission.
MOTION: Aiken; .SECOND: Henley; VOTE: Fassed unanimously
DIVISIONS OF L4ND: Tentative Maps:
1. Ilbert & Mary Sharff (284-64) 3 lots. Engr. J. W. Riley.
ice) The City Manager read the recommendations and Check List of
the Planning Commission, noting the additional conditions.
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'DIVISIONS OF L,SND: Sh,arff (Cont'd.):
The City Manager pointed out the garage is in direct violation
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of the setback requirements, however,. Mr. F1oyd,ofRiley and
Floyd, said the garage would be removed or the lot line moved.
ACTION:
That the Tentative Map of Lands of Albert and
Mary Sharff be approved, subject to the conditions
of the Check List, with non -access along
Furissima Road.
MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Bowler
Mss. '.dm. C. Bogane, of Purissima Road, was of the opinion
that this wouldbe the last opportunity to have the existing
adjoining private road paved and that all the owners of the
surrounding properties should have been contacted, at least
to see if the costs were feasible. Mrs. Bogane felt esthetics
were the prime factor.
It was the opinion of the Council that this was a matter of
concern to the people in the area and even if the map were
approved, a solution could be reached at any time thereafter,
assuming the property owners were unanimous.
The Question was called. VOTE: Passed unanimously.
2. Gladys Whitcomb (286-64) 3 lots. Engr. S. W. Riley.
The. City Manager read the recommendations of the Planning
Commission and Check List.
1.CTION:
That. the Tentative Map of Gladys _".. Whitcomb
(286-64) be approved, subject to the conditions
of the Check .List.
MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Fowle; VOTE: passed. unanimously.
`! RR;X,TS
1. Bills, in the amount of FOURTEEN THOUS'_ND FIGHT HUNDRED 11,D
THIRTY-NINE DOLLLP.S and Eight Cents (':14,839.08), were
presented by Councilman Fowle.
?.CTION:
That bills, as presented, be approved; that
the City Clerk be authorized to drove the appro-
priate warrants.
j\ ) MOTION: Fowls; SECOND: Henley
ROLL CC..LL: AYES: liken, Bowler, Fowls, Henley, Mayor Clayton
NOES: None
tBSFNT: None -6
RESOLUTIONS:
�\ 1. Resolution No. 283, a Resolution of the City Council of the
�) Town of Los llltos Hills approving the formation of an advisory
Committee of the Santa Clara County Inter -City Council to
evaluate, compile and recommend on data obtained frog Santa
Clara County's 901 Flan, was presented and read in its entirety
by the City Clerk.
f.CTI ON :
'.dopt Resolution No.. 283 as read.
MOTION: Liken; ,>ECOND: Eowle
ROLL C',LL: P.YES: -liken, Bowler, Fowle, Henley
Mayor Clayton
NOES: None
_ BS TT: None
2. Resolution 285, a Resolution of the City Council of the Town
of Altos Hills designating certain locations for special
traffic stops, was introduced and read in itsentirety by
the City Attorney.
11CTI ON :
dopt Resolution No. 285 as read.
MOTION: Aiken;. SECOND: Henley
ROLL C"_LL: AYES: _iken, Bowler, Fowls, Henley
Mayor Clayton
NOES: None
LBSENT: None
3. Resolution 286, a Resolution of the City Council of the Town
of Los Altos Hills requesting action by the Santa Clara
County Board of Supervisors pertaining to traffic controls
on E1 Monte Road, was introduced and read in its entirety by
the City Attorney.
i_CTI ON :
'adopt Resolution No. 286 as read.
P10TION: Aiken; SECOND: Henley
ROLL C,',LL: LYES: Liken, Bowler, Fowls, Henley
Mayor Clayton
NOES: None
.'.BSEP:T: None
RESOLUTIONS (Cont'd.):
r�\ 4. Resolution No. 287 a Resolution of the City Council of the
Town of Los altos Hills approving Freeway Maintenance Agree-
. ment was presented and read in its entirety by the City Manager.
_^.CTION:
.-dopt Resolution No. 287 as read.
MOTION: '.iken; SECOND: Bowler
ROLL CLLL: ,^=S: .liken, Bowler, Fowle, Henley
M'Iayor Clayton
?TOES: None
:1BS11rq None
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Item3._Communications - Letter from Division of Highways
regarding lighting for freeway interchanges was discussed.
&= ON:
That the Town of Los Altos Hills request the
State of Cali£z,rnia to proceed with the
installation of lighting system.in accord-
ance with the Prel.irinary Plan No. 170371,
Drawing E-3.
MOTION; Bowler; SECOND: _kiken
ROLL CPI.T: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Fowle, Mayor Clayton
ROES: Henley
'.BSENT: _Done
GDJOUR.NMENT: MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Aiken
MEETING ,,DJOURTIFD: 11:05 P. M.
NTEXT REGUL:".R MEETING: Monday, October 19, 1964 et 7:45 P. M.
at the Town Hall.
Res ectfully submitted,
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City Cler
Town of Los -altos Hills
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