HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/9/1957CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUT_]S OF REGULAR NI; STING
September 9, 1957.
The meeting was called to order at 7:50 F.M., Monday, September 9,
1957 at the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont;,Los Altos Hills,,by
Mayor Sidney W. Treat.
ROLL"CA.LL: PRESEYT: Mayor Treat, Bledsoe, Fowle, Hoeflsr,
Rothwell
ABSENT. None
MINUTES: August 19, 1957
Page 1, Item #2. Correct to read"empower" instead of
"in power".
ACTION:
Adopt minutes of August 19, 1957, as corrected.
August 24, 1957
Adopted as submitted.
AuEust 31, 1957
Adopted as submitted.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Skiatron TV, Inc.
ACTION:
Rei Paid Television.
The matter of the request from the Skiatron TV, Inc. be
tabled indefinitely and Mr. Paulman be charged to acknowledge
the letter.
MOTION: Fowle;_ SECOND: 'Bledsoe; VOTE: Passed Unanimously
2. J. B. Hanauer & Company, Financial Consultants. Re: 59th Annual
Z!onTerenc .
When City Clerk is notified by the above as to the location of
the Conference he was asked to advise the Council.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. H. G. Pain, City Clerk. Res Resignation.
ACTION:
The Mayor be authorized to set up a personnel meeting and to
take appropriate action at that time.
MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Fowle
ROLL CALL: AYES: Mayor Treat, Bledsoe, Fowle, Hoefler,
Rothwell
NOES: None
PLANNING COMMISSION:
1. Variances. Presented by Richard Bullis of the Flanning
Commission.
(a) Marie Canaday - Accessory Building. Sideyard reduction.
ACTION:
The recommendation of the Planning Commission in the case of
the Marie Canaday Variance be approved.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Bledsoe: VOTE: Passed Unanimously
(b) John Ford - Addition to Day School
ACTION:
The application of the John Ford School for a variance for
the construction of an additional room be approved and the
student body be limited not to exceed 160 students.
MOTION: Hoefler; SECOND: Fowle
MOTION WITHDRAWN: For Amendment
ACTION:
The Council approve the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for the granting of a variance in the case of the
John Ford Day School.
AMENDED MOTION: Rothwell; SECOND: Fowle; VOTE: Passed
Unanimously
2. Mr. Price - Fremont Hills Development Company. Appeal from
Planning Commission Drainage on Concepcion Avenue.
The Mayor will contact Town Engineer McCandless and ask for a
formal report on the drainage problems A definite study will be
made and further discussion will follow at the next Council
*4W meeting.
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4 1 be 3. Budget - Presented by Councilman Foyle
Due to several errors on the typed conies of the Budget Report,
the Budget will be on the agenda for the meeting of wept. 23rd of
the Council. "In the meantime, corrected -copies will be available.
4. Road Commissioner Hibner - Edith Avenue Bridge.
ACTION:
Road Commissioner Hibner be authorized to negotiate with
Mr. Ahlgren, City Engineer of Los Altos, concerning the re-
pair of Bridge on T:dith Avenue in accordance with the low bid
and also taking into consideration the relative length of the
repair on either side of the bridge.
MOTION: Rothwell; SECOND: Towle
ROLL CALL: AYES: Mayor Treat, Fowle, Bledsoe, �oefler,
Rothwell
ITOES : None
5. Road Commissioner Hibner '- Stop Signs as requested by.petitions..
The following individuals appeared before the Council with
reference to stop signs as requested by petitions submitted by
property owners: i ft. Simrell, Chief of Police Litchfield,
Dr. Boice, Mrs. Wood, Attorney Bullis.
ACTION:
The Town Attorney, the Road Commissioner, and the Chief of
Police be authorized to make a new and thorough investigation
as to the best course of action at the intersection of
Oneonta and Stonebrook.
MOTION: Rothwell; SECOND: Fowle
ROLL CALL: AY S: Mayor Treat, Powle, Bledsoe, Hoefler,_
Rothwell
NOES: ?`Tone
6. Chief of Police Litchfield - Extra policing for $500.
Chief of Police Litchfield gave report on number of arrests and
accidents. He stated that Sheriff Hawley refused the $500 voted
for extra policing because we are entitled by existing; contract
to all service that would be needed.
% Ordinance:'�39 - Fees on Drainage & Roads.
Upon reading the title of Ordinance #39 by the City Clerk,
further reading was waived.
ACTION:
That any further reading of Ordina-,�ce #39 be waived.
MOTION Bledsoe; S ,,OP,TD:moo T+'owle
ROLL CAI.!L: AYES: Mayor Treat, Bledsoe, Fowle, Hoefler,
Rothwell
NOES: none
8. City Attorney Bullis Q
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ACTION:
The City _'Attorney be authorized to apr=ove the bond on the
?artin Taaffe agreement in the sum of .;100,000 and ;300,000
instead of X200,000 and 1500,000.
MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: 1 ayor Treat
ROLL CALL: AYES: EMayop Treat; Bledsoe, Fowles Hoefler,
Rothwell
NOES: None
9. Town Name - On Signs at Entrance Points.
Councilman Rothwell stated that it was our original intent to
post the Town Name at points of entrance.
ACTION:
The Road Commissioner and the Chief of rolice be instructed to
proceed with plans for obtaining and. posting appropriate signs
at all entrances to the town, giving the town name.
MOTION: Rothwell; SFCOYD: Hoefler; VOTE: Passed Unanimously
10. Approval of Bills - Councilman Rothwell
ACTION:
The bills in the amount totalling ";2083.92, incurred in
August, 195'7 be authorized for payment and that the Town Clerk
be instructed to draw the appropriate warrants for them,
MOTION: Rothwell; SECO�?D: Bledsoe
BOLI CALL: AYES: Mayor Treat, Bledsoe, Fowle, Hoefler,
Rothwell
NOES None
MEETING ADJOURNED:
NETT MELTING:
SIDNEY W. TREAT
Mayor
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To Monday, September 16, 1957 at 7:45 F.M.,
Town Ball, 26379 West Fremont, Los Altos
Hills.
Respectfully submitted.,
H. G. FAULMAN
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