HomeMy WebLinkAboutPathways Feb 25 2019 MinutesPATHWAYS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda
February 25, 2019 at 7:00pm
City Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Rd. Los Altos Hills, CA
1.Call to Order (roll call)
a.Members
i.Ann Duwe
ii.Robert Elson
iii.Judy Nagy
iv.Bridget Morgan
v.Alisa Bredo
vi.Valerie Metcalfe
b.TC Liaison
i.Roger Spreen
c.Staff
i.Nicol Bowersox
ii.Susanne Avila
d.Public
i.Carol Gottlieb
ii.Kjell Karlsson
iii.Jim Waschura
iv.Michelle Wu - TC
v.Kavita Tankha - TC
vi.Allen Epstein
vii.Howard Lee
viii.Vazgen Baboyar
ix.Jay Sutaria
2.Agenda Review
3.Review & Approval of Minutes of:
a.Jan 7 - Moved by JN and seconded and approved unanimously. (AB, AD, BE,
BM,VM,BN)
b.Jan 28 - VM moved to approve the minutes as amended and AB seconded and
approved unanimously. (AB, AD, BE, BM,VM,BN)
4.Ex Parte Communications
a.Ann spoke with Michelle Wu about getting easements entered into GIS
b.Ann spoke to Jeremy about an enforcement issue not a CIP project for East
Sunset to West Sunset.
5.Announcements/Updates
a.Town Staff Updates
i.Resulting building requirements for current projects will be added to the
drawer.
b.Maintenance and Enforcement Issues
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i.Update on blocked paths - no report - AD talked to Jeremy about
connection between East Sunset and West Sunset. BM mentioned
meeting with town staff for paths on the backside of Bullis and determined
these are more maintenance issues than a CIP project at this time. Staff
will give a quick report bi-monthly. Please use See,Click,Fix to report an
issue for code enforcement.
6.New Business
a.Property Review
i.25255 La Loma Dr, Lands of Singh (Addition Remodel, File SD19-0007,
APN 336-32-078) This home has very little frontage. BE moved and BM
seconded that the homeowner pay an in-lieu fee. Approved unanimously
(AB, AD, BE, BM,VM,BN)
ii.12051 Moody Springs Ct., Lands of Loh (Second Unit/Pool Cabana, File
SD19-0009, APN 182-17-038) There are only 6 properties on the road.
VM moved and BE seconded that the homeowner pays an in-lieu fee.
Approved unanimously. (AB, AD, BE, BM,VM,BN)
iii.12255 Menalto Dr., Lands of Loh (New Residence and Pool, File
SD19-0011, APN 182-26-018) There are 9 properties on the cul-de-sac.
BM moves this homeowner pay an in-lieu fee. BE seconded. Approved
unanimously. (AB, AD, BE, BM,VM,BN)
b.Presentation on Pathway Construction Fee Cost of Services Study Roger gave a
presentation on the pathway fee study. This study originally came up in Aug 2106
mainly for concerns regarding the lack of a cap when a homeowner is asked to
install a path and questioning if the current in-lieu fee is equitable. Consultants
were asked to evaluate the cost of completing the pathway system, and
determining if the current in-lieu fee is it accurate and is it fair. The main
conclusion is that LAH needs to reformulate our pathway funding process. There
are 3 options: In-lieu fee (can only be used to build that specific path and must be
equal to the cost to build that path), Impact fee (specific set fee for all new
residences), or Benefit Assessment (charged to each property owner annually).
See Roger’s presentation for more information. TC may do one or more of these
options but current system needs to change.
7.Presentations from the Floor
a.Planning Commission is being asked to make a recommendation to vacate the
dog leg end of La Loma Dr. Carol Gottlieb wanted the pathway committee to be
aware that there are potential pathways that can be impacted by vacating public
ingress/egress on this road.
8.Old Business
a.Vote on Potential CIP Project Prioritization - 9 proposals for CIP projects were
shared. Two homeowners along the La Paloma to Robleda off road path shared
their concerns for privacy and safety. One homeowner on Wildcrest shared
letters from 14 residents supporting the La Paloma to Robleda off road path.
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Each member had 10 points to vote on proposals. Below are the results of voting
(proposal name and the point total).
i.Summerhill - 13 points
ii.Natoma-Elena - 11 points
iii.Robleda-La Paloma - 9 points
iv.Westwind Barn-Central - 7 points
v.Page Mill- Foothill Park - 7 points
vi.Pagemill Matadero - 5 points
vii.Dawnridge Magdalena - 4 points
viii.Altamont Plunge - 2 points
ix.El Monte Stonebrook - 2 points
9.Open Discussion - none
10.Reports from Other Meetings
a.VTA Meeting - none
b.City Council - none
c.Planning Commission - none
d.Fast Track - none
11.Pathway Promotion & Communications - none
12.Topics of Interest - none
13.Next Pathway Walk: March 23, 2019
14.Next Pathway Meeting: March 25, 2019
15.Adjournment
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