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iMinutes of a Regular Meeting
November 15, 2001
Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Regular Meeting
Thursday,November 15, 2001, 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Casey called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:05 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Casey and Councilmembers Cheng, Fenwick and
O'Malley
Absent: Councilmember Finn
Staff: City Manager Maureen Cassingham, City Attorney Sandy
Sloan, Public Works Director/City Engineer Mintze Cheng,
• Planning Director Carl Cahill, Planning Consultant Drummond
Buckley and City Clerk Pat Dowd
Press: Liz Cloutman,Los Altos Town Crier
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fenwick, seconded by O'Malley
and passed unanimously by all members present to add the following items to the
agenda as urgency items: Adoption of a resolution awarding a contract for the
replacement/repair of a retaining wall on Elena Road and Approval of a conceptual
design for the new Town Hall.
Casey also noted that item 6.1 and 11.5 would be discussed together as the issues
were related.
Casey referred to the recent Town-wide mailing requesting residents' email addresses
and/or fax numbers so they could be contacted in emergency situations. Casey noted
that recently there had been a burglary on Normandy Lane and she cautioned residents
to be careful. She also stated that this was the type of information that would be sent
to alert residents.
2. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
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3. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
The Planning Director reported that the following application was discussed at the
11/8/01 Planning Commission Meeting: Request for a site development permit and
conditional use permit for the placement of three antennas on an existing pole and
equipment within an existing telecommunication facility, Lands of California
Department of Transportation — Metro PCS, 2350 Old Page Mill Road — continued.
The Planning Commission also saw a "Meeting Management" video during their
meeting.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Cheng, seconded by Fenwick
and passed by the following roll call vote to approve the Consent Calendar,
specifically:
4.1 Approved Minutes: November 1, 2001 (Regular Meeting)
AYES: Councilmembers Cheng,Fenwick and O'Malley
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Casey(not present at November 1, 2001 City Council
Meeting)
• ABSENT: Councilmember Finn
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.0 Approval of conceptual design for the new Town Hall
Casey reported that she and Fenwick had worked with the architects on design
modifications for the new Town Hall. The plan before Council was the result of these
discussions. The focus was on community areas with a pleasant but efficient space
for offices.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Cheng
and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the conceptual plan
diagram for the new Town Hall as prepared by Goldman Architects dated 11/14/01.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To appoint Jan Fenwick and Ruth Rogers Co-Chairmen
of the fundraising efforts for the new Town Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Fenwick and
Councilmember Cheng were appointed Council liaisons and Finance Committee
Members Lall Jain and Wilfred Corrigan were also appointed to the committee.
5.1 Update on Mayor's Goals and Objectives for FY 2001-02
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Sa) Break ground for a new Town Hall funded by resident donations.
The conceptual design for the new Town Hall has been approved and the
fundraising committee has been appointed. The architect will be preparing plans
based on the conceptual design approved by Council.
b) Complete the building and planning fee study and revise fees in accordance
with State law.
Maximus,the consultant conducting the fee study, will complete their work in
January/February 2002 for consideration by Council with the mid-year budget.
c) Implement a Resident Customer Satisfaction Survey Program.
This survey was implemented by the Planning Department on September 1, 2001.
Surveys are being received and staff will periodically report the results to Council.
d) Complete an analysis of all Town codes, policies`"and ordinances for
consistency, relevance and conformance with the General Plan.
The Municipal Code and Policy Review Committee would be presenting their report on
conservation easements later in this Council Meeting and they planned to review fences
• and driveways next.
e) Have broadband internet access available to all residents
PacBell is scheduled to complete Project Pronto, their Town-wide DSL project, by
the end of the first quarter 2002.
f) Adopt and implement a town pathway policy which includes a specific
five- year program for the new construction of along side the road paths
and a plan which improves the maintenance and materials of current town
pathways.
On 11/1/O1 staff completed a draft existing pathway map in autocad format. We
are receiving input/comments from citizens to complete this initial phase of our
existing pathways mapping. Our next step is to collect off-road pathway easement
information and reflect them in autocad overlay. This information will be brought
back to Council when completed.
g) Complete the review of setbacks and height limits and revise town
ordinances accordingly.
The Planning Commission is continuing their review of these ordinances.
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h) Continue to explore alternatives to underground all utilities in Los Altos
• Hills.
The City Attorney noted that the meeting scheduled for 11/13/01 with bond
counsel had been cancelled due to a conflict. It would be rescheduled after
Thanksgiving.
i) Adopt a plan for the highest and best use of town property for all town
residents. (Los Altos Hills owns 27 parcels totaling 168.04 acres of unused
and/or underutilized property.)
Fifteen parcels had been determined to have no restrictions on them. Title reports on
these parcels will be available early in 2002 for Council's review. The deeds for these
parcels have been received and it appears that twelve parcels have potential.
j) Approve a five-year capital spending budget to assure the infrastructure of
the Town is sound.
Completed
An additional goal was added:
k) Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission
• A Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission has been scheduled
for Thursday, December 6h at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be a Study Session to
review planning issues.
5.2 Approval of Town-wide public hearing notice for proposed ordinance
changes regarding covered parking requirements and new carport
construction
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To approve the Town-wide public hearing notice for
proposed ordinance changes regarding covered parking requirements and new carport
construction as drafted by staff.
5.3 Report on Refuse Rates
The City Manager had provided Council for their reference results from the Armanino
McKenna LLP Bay Area Refuse Disposal Rate Survey of Summer 2001. According
to this survey Los Altos Hills rates are slightly lower than the `like cities' average for
residential and commercial pick up. The City Manager also noted that the franchise
agreement with the Los Altos Garbage Company would terminate in September, 2003
and she asked direction from the Council as to whether they wanted to go out to bid or
renegotiate with LAGCO.
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Bill Jones, Los Altos Garbage Company, commented on the electronic billing which
• was now available and which was very successful. He also noted that an automatic
clearing house was now in place. Mr. Jones commented on the different services
provided for different communities and thus the resulting cost differences.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct staff to begin negotiations with the Los Altos
Garbage Company for contract renewal. Council liaison for these negotiations will be
Councilmember O'Malley.
5.4 Approval of Resolution designating the City Manager to act as agent on
behalf of the Town of Los Altos Hills for obtaining Federal and State
disaster assistance—Reso#
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To adopt Resolution #80-01 designating the City
Manager to act as agent on behalf of the Town of Los Altos Hills for obtaining
Federal and State Disaster Assistance.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Santa Clara Valley Water District request for an agreement for assignment
and assumption of storm drain easement on the Lands of Rogez, 15617
Fremont Road—Reso #
• This item was moved on the agenda to discuss with Item 11.5.
6.2 Request for approval of a Park Bond Act Application for playground
equipment at the Little League Fields
Lisa Dorrian, member of the Parks and Recreation Committee, addressed Council
with the committee's recommendation for playground equipment at the Little League
Fields. She noted that they were working on the development of a plan that would
provide a safe playground for the kids while the parents were watching the older
children in the little league games. Toward this end this project would include
fencing and netting. In addition drainage issues in that area needed to be addressed.
The estimated total costs for this project are $41,220 which includes $7,500 for site
preparation, $32,020 for acquisition and installation of the equipment and $1,500 for
netting over and fencing the area.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Cheng, seconded by O'Malley
and passed unanimously to approve the Park and Recreation Committee's
recommendation to fund the Purissima Road Playing Fields Playground Equipment
Project using Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris Block Grant Funds and Local Matching Funds.
6.3 Discussion of Sanitary Sewer Capacity
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The City Engineer/Director of Public Works referred to her report on the current
• sewer status in the Town and her recommendation that a sewer master plan for the
Town be completed as soon as possible. Currently there are about 800 lots in the
Town using the sewer system in the Los Altos Basin and about 660 lots in the Palo
Alto Basin. Last March staff became aware that Los Altos had accepted excess
capacity sewer fees beyond the 1,100 connections agreed to between the Town and
the City of Los Altos per their 1985 sewer agreement. Los Altos agreed to undertake
a Sewer Master Plan for the Los Altos Basin with the Town participating. Due to
delays it is now estimated that this project will take 30 months to complete. In the
meantime annexation requests are being received and it appears they are being made
for the purpose of obtaining sewers. The City of Los Altos is reluctant to grant
additional connection rights to residences outside of Los Altos given their own
demands on their system. Currently the Los Altos Sewer Basin conveys about 3.2
million gallons per day to the Water Quality Control Plant and this 3.2 mpd is about
89% of the sewer capacity that Los Altos retains with the Water Quality Control
Plant. Regarding the Palo Alto Basin there is sufficient capacity remaining to serve
the Town's current and future residents.
Casey suggested trading sewer capacity between Palo Alto and Los Altos as a means
of assisting those currently coming to the Town with annexation requests. She
believed if one area had more than enough and another not enough to trade made
sense.
The City Engineer/Director of Public Works urged Council not to consider the
trading option until the Master Sewer Plan had been completed.
Allan Epstein, 23828 Ravensbury, stated that it did not make sense to penalize the
southern part of the Town for the benefit of the northern part. The problem could be
fixed now and put aside for 5 — 10 years. He asked that the reallocation be done now
to address the current needs.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the City Manager to meet with the City
Manager of Los Altos to discuss sewer capacity and the possible option of trading
Palo Alto for Los Altos sewer rights.
6.4 Report on State Budget
The City Manager stated that early indications were that the State of California was
looking to take revenues away from local governments to fill the deficit in the FY
2002-03 State budget. One option was the $3.7 billion in the Vehicle License Fees
backfill to solve the budget deficit. Loss of the VLF backfill would result in an
estimated $305,589 reduction in VLF revenue to the Town.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the City Manager to prepare a letter to the
Governor for Council's signature stating the Town's strong opposition to any
consideration of reducing the statutory backfill of vehicle license fee (VLF) revenues
to cities and counties.
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• 6.5 Adoption of a resolution awarding a contract for the replacement/repair of
a retaining wall on Elena Road
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fenwick, seconded by Cheng
and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution#81-01 awarding
a contract to GradeTech, Inc. for the replacement/repair of a retaining wall on Elena
Road.
7. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES, AND
COUNCII,MEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES
7.1 Municipal Code and Policy Review Committee
7.1.1 Discussion of Conservation Easement Policy
Evan Wythe, Chairman of the Municipal Code and Policy Review Committee,
presented the report from the committee on the issue of a conservation easement
policy. He noted that the committee had reviewed the Design Guidelines and the
Town's Municipal Code concerning the goals and restrictions of conservation
easements. According to the Design Guidelines, the following applied to
conservation easements: 30% slope; may be placed over mature groves of oak trees;
plantings and development to be approved by the Planning Commission and City
• Council; natural hillsides maintained; and a portion of land on which no structure may
be built. The committee determined that the grading policy already limited grading
on a 30% slope without a permit and conservation easements may-not be needed as a
means to restrict grading. They also determined that it was probably unnecessary to
preserve oak trees by creating conservation easements given that mature trees and oak
trees are already protected by sections in the Town's Code. Concerning the statement
that plantings and development be approved by the Planning Commission and City
Council, the committee asked if this was to ensure hill stability or was it an aesthetic
issue. If aesthetic they felt that there should be public input and perameters should be
set. Regarding the maintenance of natural hillsides,the committee thought this too
was an aesthetic issue and needed public input. Also hillsides with plantings,
vineyards and other landscaping should be considered. The basic question the
committee felt needed to be answered was whether or not the Town wanted to have
conservation easements.
Sandra Humphries, member of the Environmental Design and Protection Committee,
said the reason for conservation easements on 30%+ slopes was to keep the land
relatively undisturbed. She further commented that native habitats and leaf fallings
created a sponge which held the rain water and in dry weather let the water out.
Cheng, Fenwick and O'Malley stated that they did not have strong feelings one way
or another regarding conservation easements. Casey stated that she had some
concerns about conservations easements. She believed that in some cases they did not
protect the environment and caused the owners a lot of problems.
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• Casey stated that concerning the location of conservation easements over creeks, she
wanted the Planning Director to provide the Planning Commission with exactly what
the Town is mandated to do by other agencies in this regard prior to the
Commission's public hearing on this issue.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To send the committee's recommendations to the
Planning Commission for review and recommendations and to schedule a Town-wide
mailing when the conservation easement policy was scheduled for a public hearing by
the City Council. -
7.2 Santa Clara County Cities Association
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To appoint Mayor Pro Tem Fenwick the alternate
representative to the Santa Clara County Cities Association.
7.3 Santa Clara Valley Water District
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To appoint Councilmember O'Malley the Town's
representative to the Santa Clara Valley Water Commission and the Santa Clara
Valley Water District's Northwest Flood Control Advisory Committee
7.4 Santa Clara County Cities Association
• O'Malley reported that he had attended a recent meeting on behalf of the Mayor and
one of the topics of discussion had been County emergency planning measures.
Favorable comments were received on the Town's recent postcard mailing requesting
fax and/or email numbers for emergency mailings. O'Malley also suggested putting
the disaster plan on the Town's website.
7.5 Northwest Flood Control Advisory Committee
Fenwick reported that at a recent meeting they had discussed the vulnerability of local
water sources to terrorist activities and the positive steps in place to prevent such
disasters.
7.6 Volunteer Dinner
Council suggested the following dates for the Volunteer Dinner: February 8th,
February 22nd or March 8th. The City Clerk would check with the Fremont Hills
Country Club and caterer regarding these options.
7.7 Site Development Ordinance Committee
Casey asked that this committee present their report to the Council at their 1/3/01
Meeting.
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8. STAFF REPORTS
• 8.1 City Manager
8.2 City Attorney
8.3 City Clerk
8.3.1 Report on Council Correspondence
8.3.1.a Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wilson
Council agreed that the letter from the Wilsons concerning development on their
property would be handled by staff.
Casey referred to a letter received from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
concerning the formation of a Policy Advisory Board for the Comprehensive County
Expressway Planning Study and asking if Council wished to appoint a representative
on this committee. Council decided to take no action on this request.
9. COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
10. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
• Connie LeBeau, resident, commented that she had a passion to form a multi-
community task force to share emergency plans, to inspire people to service and
connect them with the appropriate agencies, to share needs and resources and
basically to establish a USO at home. She saw this task force as having members
from schools, churches, businesses, government agencies, youth groups, health
agencies, etc. At this time she was asking for Council's support of this idea.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: Council supported Ms. LeBeau's idea for a multi-
community task force noting that it was a great idea. Council asked Ms. LeBeau to
periodically report back to them with her progress. Council also suggested that Ms.
LeBeau contact the Santa Clara County Cities Association as a resource for other
endeavors of this kind.
Jan Fenwick, 28011 Elena, noted that at the 9/20/01 Council Meeting she had had to
leave before an item she wanted to address came up on the agenda. The question was
asked " Could one speak to an item that was on the agenda under Presentations From
the Floor?" According to the statement on the agenda one could but at the meeting it
was stated that it had to be an item not on the agenda. It was agreed the City Attorney
and City Manager would review the wording on the agenda to make it more clear.
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11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
• 11.1 Request for a conditional use permit renewal for an existing/previously
approved wireless communications facility comprised of panel
antennas on the Foothill College Gym, Lands of Foothill
College/Sprint PCS, 12345 El Monte Road
Mr. Ivan Tjoe, representing Sprint PCS, commented that he was available if Council
had any questions.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Cheng, seconded by O'Malley
and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the request for a
conditional use permit renewal for an existing/previously approved wireless
communications facility comprised of panel antennas on the Foothill College Gym,
Lands of Foothill College/Sprint PCS, 12345 El Monte Road
11.2 Request for a conditional use permit renewal for an existing/previously
approved wireless communications facility Lands of Foothill
College/Crown Castle/Verizon, 12345 El Monte Road
The City Attorney stated that the Town did have jurisdiction over antennas put on the
Foothill College campus. Concerning the antenna site under discussion, the City
Attorney noted that the college gave Verizon a permit for this antenna in 1993
without Town approval in error. When they realized they needed a permit from the
Town one was obtained in 1996. This permit runs with the land and has not expired.
It is a legal non-conforming pole.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fenwick, seconded by Cheng
and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the request for a
conditional use permit renewal for an existing/previously approved wireless
communications facility Lands of Foothill College/Crown Castle/Verizon, 12345 El
Monte Road.
11.3 Request for a site development permit and a conditional use permit
renewal for the placement of six panel antennas on an existing pole
and ten equipment cabinets within an existing telecommunications
facility and negative declaration, Lands of Foothill College/Metro
PCS, 12345 El Monte Road
Karen McPherson, representing Metro PCS, commented that they were attempting to
co-locate this line with Crown Castle so that it would be less obtrusive.
Daniel Reidy, representing Crown Castle, noted that they owned the pole under
discussion and they were requesting approval of the request from Metro PCS to co-
locate. He stated that they were certainly interested in working with both the Town
and Metro PCS to make this work.
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Al and Mary Jackson, 26088 Duval Way, stated their objections to this additional
• application for an antenna site on the college campus because it negatively impacted
their view. If it was adequately landscaped it might be less obtrusive.
Fred Mueller, 26075 Duval Way, stated that they had a clear view of this pole from
their property. He would prefer removal of the pole but would support mitigation
measures if they were adequately done.
Bob Stutz, 25310 Elena, suggested moving the pole to the grove of eucalyptus trees
where it would be well screened from view.
Robert Talley, representing Crown Castle, noted that they would not be able to screen
all the way to the top of the pole because they need a line of sight.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To continue this public hearing and direct the applicant
to prepare a mitigation plan for this project.
11.4 Request for a conditional use permit renewal for an existing/previously
approved wireless communications facility, Lands of California
Department of Transportation/Verizon, 2350 Old Page Mill Road
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Fenwick
and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the request for a
• conditional use permit renewal for an existing/previously approved wireless
communications facility, Lands of California Department of Transportation/Verizon,
2350 Old Page Mill Road.
11.5. Request for an easement over Edith Park (Town of Los Altos Hills) for
environmental mitigation purposes, Lands of Santa Clara Valley Water
District, S.E. corner of Fremont Road and W. Edith Avenue — Reso
Santa Clara Valley Water District request for an agreement for assignment and
assumption of storm drain easement on the Lands of Rogez, 15617 Fremont
Road—Reso#
Casey noted that the Council had a responsibility and a vested interest to resolve these
issues. She commented that it did not appear that there had been coordination
between the Water District, staff and the residents on this project. Casey also thought
the Parks and Recreation Committee should be involved.
The Planning Director commented that according to the Water District if they don't
get the easement over Edith Park then the Town will not get the Adobe Creek
Watershed Project. However, the Planning Director questioned whether the Water
District really needed this park area. The District appeared to be banking extra
mitigation area. They were asking for 3.5 acres but needed only 2.6 acres to get the
project done.
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• Jenny Micko, Santa Clara Valley Water District, addressed the Council on the Adobe
Creek Watershed Project. She noted the following objectives of this project: reduce
risk of flooding to properties and roadways; decrease the loss of property due to
erosion; protect water quality by reducing erosion and sedimentation; protect and
enhance the creek ecosystem; and restore a self-sustaining, multi-layered, native
riparian forest. She noted that this project had been going on for many years and the
Water District had already obtained the needed permits from outside agencies. If the
Town asked for major changes to this project at this time it could delay this project
two years and lower its standing on the priority list.
Rudolph Moore, 25661 Fremont, commented that there had been communication
between the property owners and the Santa Clara Valley Water District. He believed
Mr. Rogez could have raised his issues earlier and Mr. Moore was now concerned
about erosion occurring.
Nancy Lippe, Los Altos, commented that she had lived on the property directly across
from Mr. Rogez for six years. She believed the discussions with the Water District
had been very forthcoming and the Water District was working very hard to make this
project work. Ms. Lippe believed the important issue was what was the right thing to
do to save the creek. She wanted a win/win situation and thought the longer the delay
the more trees would be lost.
• Wendy Ward, 14116 Seven Acres, stated it had been wonderful working with the
Water District and she wanted to see this project move forward. If it did not she.was
concerned .that she would lose a lot of property and that her pool would be in
jeopardy.
Eric Millar, Los Altos, noted that the park land had been given to Los Altos Hills with
the stipulation that it be used as a park. He supported this use and did not agree with
restricting access to the park. Mr. Millar suggested the Water District use other
properties for mitigation purposes.
Wesley Schroeder, Los Altos, concurred with Mr. Millar's comments.
Jean Struthers, 13690 Robleda Road, briefly commented on the history of the long
project. She agreed that there had been communication among all those involved but
over time staff and plans had changed. She urged the Council to think carefully about
this park and its importance to the Town as well as the path through the park. She
questioned why the Town should be responsible for these mitigation measures when
the Adobe Creek Project ran through many communities. She also commented that
the Water District owned other properties in Town would would also work.
Sandra Humphries, member — Environmental Design and Protection Committee,
noted that the planned open wood fence would be removed in five years. Ms.
Humphries also commented that the Town's correction of its drainage issues has
compounded the drainage issue on the other side.
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• Mr. Rogez, Fremont Road, noted that the conditions for this project had changed. In
1997 he and the Town's City Manager Jeff Peterson had agreed to coordinate this
project including the installation of the sewer and storm drain lines. Now the Water
District wanted a blank check with no final design available for the project. So far
trees have been removed but nothing has been done on the project. Mr. Rogez further
noted that once the easement was given to the Water District there would be no
controls over this project. Mr. Rogez stated that he was asking for a two month
continuance and he did not really see that two months more would make any
difference in a ten year project.
Dave Struthers, 13690 Robleda, stated that the Water District has tried to meet the
needs of the residents but the mitigation issue bothered him. He did not think that
taking parkland and restricting access was right. The project needed to be done but
the mitigation program was another factor.
Peter Astiz, 13901 West Edith Avenue, concurred with Mr. Rogez. The easement
under discussion was broadly drafted and there was no commitment from the Water
District as to the final version of the plans. The scope of the project needed to be
done.
Richard Moze, Los Altos, supported the Water District and noted that this was a
substantial channel because it was designed for prevention of the 100 year flood.
Jenny Micko, Santa Clara Valley Water District, stated that they had a letter of
support from the Town for this project dated 1996 and the environmental impact
report had been completed in 1999. Concerning the mitigation issue she noted that
they were responsible for the maintenance of mitigation measures and the proposed
fence in the park area would be removed. She also stated that the design plans should
be ready in December. Responding to an earlier comment, Ms. Micko stated that the
Water District did not own three other properties in the area.
Resident, 35435 Fremont Road, urged everyone to get on with this project. He
believed the Water District had held its hearings and done due diligence. He did
caution the Town however to be careful of the park.
Casey stated that the issue was not whether the project should be done but rather what
was going to be done. She was concerned about the community and its residents and
directed the Santa Clara Valley Water District to work together with Mr. Rogez and
Town staff on the unanswered questions surrounding this project. Fenwick
commented that he had spoken with former Councilmember Elayne Dauber who had
been very involved with this project and she supported the request for continuance.
Fenwick also supported rerouting not removing the path. Cheng noted that if Mr.
Rogez wanted something totally different it could possibly delay this project two
years. O'Malley suggested putting a time limit on Mr. Rogez to submit plans and a
time limit on the Water District to review them. He did not support delaying this
project two years.
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PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct Mr. Rogez to submit his plans to the Santa
Clara Valley Water District and Town within a 90 day period from 10/2/01.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council Meeting was
adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd
City Clerk
The minutes of the November 15, 2001 Regular City Council Meeting were approved
at the January 3, 2002 Regular City Council Meeting.
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