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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/28/1956�' " MINUTES OF THE FIRST OFFICIAL MEETING OF TH E CITY COUNCIL OF LOS ALTOS HILLS, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 28, 1956 The first me et ing of the city council of Los Altos Hills was held on Saturday, January 28, 1956, at 9:30 A. M., at Purissima School, Los Altos Hills, California. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Easton Rothwell; Mr. J. M. Fcwl,e was appointed temporary city clerk. Also present were: Mr. Sidney Treat, Mr. Leighton Bledsoe, and Mr. T. A. Dungan; absent, Mr. A. E. Fowle . Mr. Treat was nominated for mayor by Mr. Bledsoe and seconded by Mr. Dungan. There being no further nominations, the vote was called and the nomination unanimously carried. Mr. Treat accepted the election and spoke on some of the steps in the formation of the town. He referred to the published platform. He mentioned proposed commissions and advisory groups stating that we have ample talent in the new town. There was report by Mr. Simrell presenting papers of in- corporation from the Secretary of State, Sacramento, California. Mr. J. M. Fowle was nominated for acting town clerk by Mr. Bledsoe and seconded by Mr. Rothwell. There being no further nominations, the vote was called and the nomination unanimously carried. Mrs. E. R. Lovett was nominated for treasurer by Mayor Treat and secand6d by Mr. Bledsoe. There being no further nominations, the vote was called and the nomination unanimously carried. Mr. Joseph McKenna was nominated for chief of police by Mr. T. A. Dungan and seconded by Mr. Rothwell. There being no further nominations, the vote was called and the nomination unanimously carried. Mr. Gardner Bullis was nominated by Mayor Treat for City AW attorney and seconded by Mr. Bledsoe. There was a question from the floor by Mr. Gutt (24220 Summerhill Avenue). He KM questioned the advisability of having a city attorney who also represents adjoining City of Los Altos. Mayor Treat answered that if a conflict arose, it would be settled at that time. There being no further nominati ons , the vote was called and the nomination unanimously carried. Mr. Dun8an was nominated for deputy mayor by Mr. Rothwell and seconded by Mr. Bledsoe. There being no further nominations, the vote was called and the nomination unanimously carried. Mayor Treat stated that this completed election of officers and that he would present ordinances of an emergency nature which must be read in full. There was an explanation by - 2 - zA tiVA Mr. Dungan of the difference between emergency and regular ordinances. Mr. Bullis, having accepted the office Af city attorney, stated that conflict of interest would not be an issue. He had permission from the City of Los Altos to serve in dual capacity. Emergency Ordinance No. 1 was presented and read in its entirety by City Attorney Bullis. This ord-nance is related to land use. Adoption was moved by Mr. Rothwell and seconded by Mr. Dungan. After a brief discussion and upon call of the roll was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bledsoe, Dungan, Rothwell, and Treat Noes: None Absent: Fowle Resolution No. 1 was presented by City Attorney Bullis and read by the Acting City Clerk, J. M. Fowle. This resolu- tion related to the acquisition of a city seal. Moved by Mr. Rothwell, seconded by Mr. Dungan that resolution be adopted. Carried unanimously. Resolution No. 2 was presented by City Attorney Bullis and read by the Acting City Clerk, J. M. Fowle, relating to the public posting of notices in three places specified as West Fremont and Concepcion, city hall as designated and E1 Monte near Stonebrook. It was moved by Mr. Bledsoe, seconded by Mr. Rothwell that the resolution be adopted. Carried uftani- mously. - 3 - Resolution No._j was presented by City Attorney Bullis and read by Acting City Clerk, J. M. Fowle, relating to tempo- rary city hall and address for acting city clerk. Adoption was moved by Mr. Dungan, seconded by Mr. Rothwell. Motion carried. Resolution No. 4 was presented by City Attorney Bullis and read by Acting City Clerk, J. M. Fowle, relating to bounds of Town of Los Altos Bills with map and description to be filed with the county assessor and State Board of Equalization. Adoption was moved by Mr. Bledsoe, seconded Mr. Rothwell. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 2 was presented by City Attorney Bullis, this being an emergency ordinance/ was read by Acting City Clerk, 4' J. M. Fowle. This ordinance relates to the retention of the / existing fire district. Upon call of the roll, was adopted by / the following vote: 09 Ayes: Bledsoe, Dungan, Rothwell and Treat Noes: None Absent: Fowle pj�Ordinance No. a was pres presented City Attorney Bullis. This not being an emergency, was read by title only and no action taken until the second reading after five days. Resolution No._5 was presented by City Attorney Bullis, read by Acting City Clerk, J. M. Fowle, relating to acceptance of county services for the remainder of the fiscal year. - 4 - 09 Ordinance No. 3 was presented by City Attorney Bullis and read by Acting City Clerk, J. M. Fowle, relating to de- posits and payment of moneys. No action was taken. This being the first reading. Resolution No. 6 was presented by City Attorney Bullis and read by Acting City Clerk, J. M. Fowle. This resolution authorizes the mayor and treasurer to borrow up to $1,000 on open note. Adoption was moved by Mr. Bledsoe, seconded by Mr. Dungan. Upon call of the roll, was unanimously carried. Mayor Treat stated that Mr. Bledsoe has arranged public liability insurance on a 30 -day binder. Mr. Bledsoe suggested that the acceptance of the insurance obligation premium not to exceed $100 for 30 days. Adoption was moved by Mr. Rothwell, seconded by Mr. Dungan. Upon call of the roll,, was unanimously carried. Mr. Bledsoe suggested that we join the League of California Cities. Mr. Bullis stated that there would be no charges the first year. City of Los Altos pays about $400 per year. Adop- tion was moved, seconded and motion carried. Mayor Treat asked the council to consider the formation, of various committees and commissions. He entertained comments from the floor. The planning commission should have five members and is the most,important. Other committees suggested were road, legal, general advisory and personnel. - 5 -