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August 15, 2002
Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Special Meeting
Thursday,August 15, 2002, 5:00 P.M.
Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Fenwick called the Special Meeting of the City Council to order at 5:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Fenwick and Councilmembers Casey, Cheng and O'Malley
Absent: Councilmember Finn
Staff: City Manager Maureen Cassingham, City Attorney Dan Siegel,
Planning Director Carl Cahill, City Engineer/Public Works
Director Mintze Cheng, Assistant Engineer John Chau and City
Clerk Pat Dowd
• PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To limit the time for public comment to three minutes for
general business items and two minutes for the pathway study session.
2. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
The Planning Director reported on the following actions taken at the 8/8/02 Planning
Commission Meeting: Lands of DeBoo, 12105 Oak Park Court: request for a site
development permit for a new driveway — approved; Lands of Chan, 11635 Dawson
Drive: request for a site development permit for a new residence — approved; Lands of
Benzacar, 25721 La Lanne Court: request for a site development permit for a new
residence — approved; and recommended approval of ordinance amendments to the
Town's Code with regard to driveways.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items Removed: 4.1- 7/18/02 minutes) (Casey), 4.3 (Fenwick), 4.6 (Fenwick) and 4.7
(O'Malley)
MOTION SECONDED AND ADOPTED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Cheng and
passed unanimously by all members present to approve the balance of the Consent
Calendar, specifically:
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4.1 Approved Minutes: August 1, 2002 (Regular Meeting)
4.2 Approved Warrants: $235,478.38 (7/26/02—8/8/02)
4.4 Accepted Quitclaim Director's Deed from the State Department of
Transportation—Reso#85-02
4.5 Approved request for Endorsement of Proposition 46, the Housing and
Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act—League of California Cities
Items Removed:
4.1 Approval of Minutes: July 18, 2002 (Regular Meeting)
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To approve the minutes of the July 18, 2002 Regular City
Council Meeting with the following corrections: page 12 insert the following sentence
after the fourth sentence: "Casey further stated that the average height of the new building
was 18 1/2 feet."; and insert the following after the sentence "Cheng also commented that
the Heritage House was remaining." — "Cheng referred to the 450 square foot section of
the rooftop clerestory element which exceeded the 27' height limit for residential
structures and stated that she supported keeping the height of the entire new structure at
271.93
4.3 Drafts of Town Hall Project Pledge Letter and Pledge Form
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Cheng and
passed unanimously by all members present to make the following changes to the draft
pledge letter for the Town Hall Project: pledge to be paid in full by 1/31/06; and pledge
will be paid in equal or declining installments beginning month year
and ending month , year
4.6 Award of contract for City Attorney Services—Reso #
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To adopt Resolution #86-02 approving and authorizing the
execution of the agreement for legal services between the Town of Los Altos Hills and
the professional law corporation of Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver and Wilson. Council
also voted to name Steven Mattas of the law firm Meyers, Nave, Riback, Wilson and
Silver as the attorney of record in pending matters of litigation beginning August 31,
2002 including a transition period with the law firm of Jorgenson, Siegel, McClure and
Flegal.
4.7 Award of contract for sewer master plan—Reso#
O'Malley asked for some clarification of the contract before them on the sewer master
plan.
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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Cheng and
passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #87-02 approving and
authorizing execution of an agreement between the Town of Los Altos Hills and HDR
Engineering, Inc.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Update on Mayor's Goals
(1) Break ground for the new Town Hall,partially funded by donations
The second agreement with the architect was on the agenda for discussion later in this
meeting.
(2) Undergrounding of utility wires in Los Altos Hills
The decision was made at the 8/1/02 meeting not to put this on the November ballot.
O'Malley commented on the recent Woodside fire which involved downed trees on power
lines. He believed the undergrounding issue was an important one and definitely a safety
issue. Even though it did not work out this year to put this matter on the ballot, he wanted
to see the Council continue this goal with a high priority.
(3) Complete the update process for an accurate 2002 master pathway map
A continued Study Session on the master pathway map was scheduled for later in this
meeting.
(4) Consider the possibility of adopting a view ordinance for the Town
Staff will be reviewing this issue and reporting back to Council in the next few months.
5.2 Approval of second agreement with Goldman Architects—Reso #
John Goldman, responding to Council inquiries, stated that he did not foresee any
additional services being added to this contract. He also commented that the number of
site visits really depended on the contractor. They had included a performance bond
which was quite expensive but protected all involved. He referred to Section 3.4.13 of
the contract and noted that his contract included anything that was fixed such as built-in
structures, etc. Anything not fixed would result in extra services. Mr. Goldman also
commented on the drawings and noted that no one would make a bid on the project unless
they understood the drawings.
John Goldman stated that the $646,096 figure for his services included all costs from the
beginning of this project. He further noted that if this contract was approved it would
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include approval of his subs. He referred to the Garden City Construction Consulting
Agreement and stated that this was a pre-construction contract. A construction contract
would be entered into between the Council and the contractor. Mr. Goldman also
referred to the services listed in the contract and noted that while some were not required
such as acoustical he highly recommended including them.
Steve Bristow, 12355 Hilltop, believed it was inappropriate to begin this Town Hall
project without knowing how it was going to be funded.
Jill Jensen, 26225 Purissima, did not think proceeding with this project was a wise
decision on the Council's part. The support was not in Town for this new Town Hall.
She also was asking the Council for leadership on this issue and noted that the city halls
in other neighboring communities such as Woodside and Portola Valley were small.
Jim Abraham, 12831 Viscaino Road, had some concerns about the funding methods for
this project and wanted to be sure there was a way to end the contract with John Goldman
if the fundraising for the new Town Hall was not successful. Mr. Abraham also
commented that he thought the new building was too small with not enough room for
added staff in the future.
Eric Clow, 27660 Central Drive, commented that he had met with John Goldman to
discuss the Town Hall project and was impressed with the level of detail that had gone
into this project.
Bill Downey, 14330 DeBell, noted that he had served on the Town Hall Building
Committee and they had come up with a realistic plan for a new Town Hall. Mr. Downey
did not think the Town needed a$5 million Town Hall.
Sandy Humphries, 26238 Fremont Road, commented that while the proposed new
building was beautiful it was too large for the current lot size. She believed it needed five
to six acres. She also noted that the proposed building did not function well and more
space was needed for staff. Ms. Humphries questioned the use of Town funds for this
project and noted her concerns about what would happen if there was a disaster in Town
in the future and the reserves were needed. She suggested building a facility on the Bullis
campus which would be dually used by the school and the Town.
O'Malley noted that it was a beautiful building but he had concerns about the contract
with John Goldman. The design of this building was contingent upon successful
fundraising of$1 to $1.5 million. If the donations do not come in, the Town would be
faced with design changes they could not afford. Casey noted that Council would not
know what the actual costs were until the working drawings were completed and the bids
were submitted.
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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Cheng and
passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #88-02 approving and
authorizing execution of contract two for professional services between the Town of Los
Altos Hills and Goldman Architects.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Mora Heights Way Sewer Connection Request
Mr. Lawrence Hall, RCSL Architects, stated that he was representing Mr. Richard Forrest
who owned a property at 23270 Mora Heights Way in Los Altos. Mr. Forrest had a failed
residential septic system and the property had essentially been condemned. According to
LAFCO and the County Department of Public Health the only solution to this situation
was the construction of a new sewer. The proposed sewer line which Mr. Forrest was
paying for, was within the urban sphere of influence of the Town of Los Altos Hills.
What they were requesting from the Town was a sewer connection right for this property.
He also noted that he had gone to the City of Los Altos and they had directed him to the
Town.
The City Engineer noted in her staff report that due to the limited number of sewer
connections available from the City of Los Altos, staff was recommending that the
Council postpone approval of this request until a new agreement with Los Altos was
. reached. Mr. Hall could also secure LAFCO's and County Public Health's assistance in
obtaining another connection right from the City of Los Altos.
Enrique Klein, 10710 Mora Drive, stated that annexation was the long term goal but there
was a legal impediment in that to annex the property had to be contiguous to the Town.
Mora Heights and Mora Drive were not contiguous. He stated that according to the
master sewer agreement between the Town and Los Altos those in the unincorporated
areas and in the sphere of influence were to be treated exactly like the residents of the
Town. Mr. Klein further commented that forty capacity rights had been issued for the
Mora Heights residents and forty capacity rights remained. He had verified this with
LAFCO.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: Council directed the City Engineer to ask the City of Los
Altos for a sewer connection for Mr. Forrest and report back at the next Council Meeting.
6.2 Planning Commission Recommendation with regard to Town owned
property
The Planning Director reported that at the 8/8/02 meeting the Planning Commission
unanimously agreed to recommend that the Council take immediate and definitive action
to prevent the sale or change of use designation of any Town owned property without the
support of the majority of residents.
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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by O'Malley and
• passed unanimously by all members present to support the recommendation of the
Planning Commission that Council take immediate and definitive action to prevent the
sale or change of use designation of any Town owned property without the support of the
majority of residents and to direct staff and the City Attorney to report on options
available to the Council to implement this action.
7. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES, AND
COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES
8. STAFF REPORTS
8.1 City Manager
8.2 City Attorney
8.3 City Clerk
8.3.1 Report on Council Correspondence
9. COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
10. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Anne Duwe, 25900 Elena, listed several reasons why she thought the study session on the
master path plan should be postponed. First, the map should have an overlay showing
paths and easements. Second the map was incorrect and the consulting firm that was
hired to work on the initial study was operating off an incorrect map. The Council was
not acting in accordance with the General Plan. The paths were an asset to the Town.
Nearby communities were expanding their pathway systems.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. 6:30 P.M.: STUDY SESSION: PRELIMINARY MASTER PATH
PLAN UPDATE AND INITIAL STUDY FINDINGS
Fenwick stated that Council would be further discussing the pathway map tonight but no
decisions would be made. Opinions would be expressed and there would be further
public hearings on this issue. The Council would be discussing the extent to which the
pathway system would be expanded. He hoped it would be a reasonable and civilized
discussion. Regarding the comments being made that the map before them was
inaccurate, he noted that a lot of staff work had been done on this map and it was the
most accurate map that existed.
Council continued their discussion from the June 6t' study session. They began with
10 section 2C in their review of the pathways and pathway easements recommended for
removal by the Pathways Committee.
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Ruth Amber, 13474 Robleda Road, commented on the path at the end of Deerfield. She
noted that this path was heavily used in part by the school children and the neighbors
maintained it. Originally it had been put in as part of a development agreement. She
supported keeping this path. She also supported the path connecting Robleda to
Wildcrest stating that this was heavily used.
Patty Ciesla, 11990 Page Mill Road, commented there were key path easements in section
2C and supported keeping them.
Nancy Ewald, 26131 Altadena, commented that not all members of the Pathways
Committee had made these recommendations. She supported keeping the path between
Winton Way and Roble Veneno as it connected to La Paloma and the property below
Golden Hills.
Scott Vanderlip, 13851 Fremont Pines Lane, stated that the paths were important in Town
in part because they provided a safe route for the school children. He further stated that
the map before them did not include important information from the 1981 master path
plan. He recommended that an environmental impact report be done before proceeding
with this project.
Carol Gottlieb, 24290 Summerhill, commented that the paths in this section were
important connectors between La Paloma, Golden Hills Court, O'Keefe, Brendel and
. Atherton Court and gave the children safe ways to school.
Sandy Humphries, 26238 Fremont Road, stated that she thought this process was a
violation of the Pathway Element of the General Plan.
Jolon Wagner, 2678.6 Robleda Court, supported keeping the paths citing safety issues.
Dot Schreiner, 14301 Saddle Mountain Road, supported the comments made earlier by
Scott Vanderlip. Important information from the earlier 1981 map was not on the current
map. In her opinion this meant that the consultants were working from a flawed map and
their resulting study could be defective.
O'Malley recommended keeping the path connecting Deerfield to Robleda and the Corte
Madera path connecting La Paloma to Concepcion. Cheng concurred with the Corte
Madera path but noted that on Deerfield the path ran parallel to the road and the road
could be used. Fenwick supported keeping the Corte Madera path and the Deerfield to
Robleda path. Casey supported the Pathways Committee recommendations.
Consensus: Quadrant 2C — approve the recommendations of the Pathways Committee
with the exception of the Corte Madera path and the Deerfield to Robleda path.
Patty Ciesla, 11990 Page Mill Road, supported keeping the path connecting to Page Mill
Road. She noted Page Mill was narrow and although there was no path in existence now
she recommended keeping the path on the map.
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Eric Clow, 27660 Central Drive, supported keeping the path connecting to Page Mill
Road. He commented that Page Mill was a dangerous road and this was an important
path.
Consensus: Quadrant 3A — approve the recommendations of the Pathways Committee
with the exception of the path connecting to Page Mill Road.
Jane Waler, 26105 Elena, supported the Pathways Committee recommendation noting
that the path went right through their property.
Lorna Bagley, 12255 Menalto, commented that she walked along Altamont from Black
Mountain and supported keeping this path. It was a very busy road.
Al Whaley, 26925 Taaffe, noted that there was a path in front of his house which was
very nice but the path behind his home was redundant.
Dave Jewell, 26885 Taaffe, supported Mr. Whaley's comments and the Pathways
Committee recommendations regarding the path on Taaffe.
Patty Ciesla, 11990 Page Mill Road, recommended keeping the path connecting Natoma
to Elena. She also noted that the path leading into the Rancho San Antonio Open Space
might be part of the regional path plan. She recommended keeping this path for future
use.
Nancy Ewald, 26131 Altadena, supported keeping the path running along the creek to
Elena and ending up at 280 and La Barranca.
Susan Ribicos, 11924 Rhus Ridge Road, supported keeping the path on Rhus Ridge.
Liz Dana, 25700 Bassett, supported keeping the path on Bassett.
Eric Clow, 27660 Central, stated that the open space district did not want the path
connecting into their property.
Concerning quadrant 3B Casey and Cheng supported the recommendations of the
Pathways Committee. Fenwick and.O'Malley supported keeping the Natoma to Elena
path and the Rhus Ridge path.
Lysbeth Goodman, 11989 Rhus Ridge Road, supported keeping the path on Bassett in
part because it provided a good emergency exit.
Ann Duwe, 25900 Elena Road, .supported keeping the path at the end of Josefa and
retaining all easements the Town had.
Patty Ciesla, 11990 Page Mill Road, supported keeping the path along 280 and along
12852, 12859 and 25293 El Monte.
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• Scott Vanderlip, 13851 Fremont Pines, supported keeping the path along
Edgecliff/Moody Road saying it was a vital neighborhood connector.
Eric Clow, 27660 Central, questioned whether or not this was too steep for a path.
Nancy Ewald, 26131 Altadena, commented that it may not be too steep for horses and
supported keeping the path.
Les Earnest, 12769 Dianne Drive, supported keeping the path at the end of LaRena which
connected to Summitwood. The path had been in use for years and the children used it to
get to school.
Ginger Summit, 13390 Lenox Way, concurred with Les Earnest.
Regarding quadrant 3C Casey and Cheng concurred with the Pathways Committee
recommendations except for the path on Bassett. Fenwick and O'Malley supported
keeping the Josefa path,the path from La Rena to Summitwood and the path to O'Keefe.
Carol Gottlieb, 24290 Summerhill, stated that the Hilltop path was in use and should be
kept. She also supported keeping the path on Princess Elena as a connector to
Summerhill and the Midpeninsula Open Space District.
• Mike Demora, 11839 Hilltop, stated that the easement runs through their property but it is
very invasive being only ten yards from their window. They had granted the easement
when they developed the property but the path was very steep and no one used it.
Eric Clow, 27660 Central, commented that St. Nicholas School did not want path
easements to their property except for the front location. They want to control access to
the property for safety reasons.
Les Earnest, 12769 Dianne Drive, stated that there was a path on Hilltop and had been
there for years.
Resident, 13661 La Paloma Road, recommended including on a new map the location of
the schools in Town so everyone would see the path accesses the children could use to get
to the schools.
Mike Kamangar, 24300 Summerhill, supported the recommendations of the Pathways
Committee. He noted that there was no path on Hilltop; it was too steep.
Bill Owens, 24601 Voorhees, supported removing the easement on Voorhees. It did not
connect to a legal path. Furthermore, Voorhees was a private road and the path map
indicated to people that they could trespass on this private property.
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Nancy Ewald, 26131 Altadena, suggested looking into which roads were private and
which were not to clear up this issue. She also noted that her son had used the path from
Hilltop to Voorhees to get to St. Nicholas.
Jolon Wagner, 26786 Robelda Court, disagreed with the comments made that St.
Nicholas did not want path access to their property. In her discussions at the school they
had supported the paths. She also stated that she did not think it was right to get rid of the
easements. Pathway access throughout the Town supported the feeling of good
neighbors.
Scott Vanderlip, 13851 Fremont Pines, reiterated his support of keeping the path
easements. Even if the easements were not available now he considered it planning for
the future.
Breene Kerr, 27261 Sherlock Road, supported keeping the path easements. If they were
eliminated all flexibility would be removed.
Katherine Owens, 24601 Voorhees, supported removing the path easement on Voorhees.
Jorge Fernandez, 11871 Hilltop, stated that there was no path at Hilltop. It was too steep.
He believed a path in this location would be invasive and supported removing the
easement.
Dot Schreiner, 14301 Saddle Mountain, stated that Hilltop was an existing path and on
the 1994 map. At some point this path was plowed over. She reminded Council that they
had promised they would not remove any existing paths.
Mike Demora, 11839 Hilltop, restated that there was no path on Hilltop.
Carol Gottlieb, 24290 Summerhill, commented that this path was not used a lot as it was
steep. But it was a good weather path and did provide a loop.
Consensus: Quadrant 31): Casey and Cheng concurred with the recommendations of the
Pathways Committee. Fenwick and O'Malley agreed except for the Hilltop to Voorhees
path.
Shari Emling, 11853 Murietta, commented that she was also speaking for Nancy
Benjamin in urging the Council to remove the path at the end of Murietta. This request
also had the support of Hidden Villa. The path went nowhere and provided a place for
all kinds of activities including homeless people, parties and fire danger.
Bob Wayman, 26220 Moody Road, commented that this was a privacy issue. The path
went through his property and was on a hillside in a conservation easement. He was
unable to plant or fence this area. It was a geologic risk area. Mr. Weyman referred to
property insurance and liability issues and supported removing the easement.
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Les Earnest, 12769 Dianne Drive, noted that the path has been there for years and
• provided a connection between Hidden Villa and the Artemas Ginzton path.
Shari Emling, 11853 Murietta Lane, did acknowledge that people had cleared this path
with no authorization. She referred to a comment made some time ago by Art
Lachenbruch which basically said consider if you would want the path under discussion
next to your own property.
Bob Stutz, 25310 Elena, commented that paths were not the owner's liability.
Consensus: Quadrant 4B: concurred with the recommendations of the Pathway
Committee except for the Murietta path.
Consensus: Quadrant 4C: concurred with the recommendations of the Pathway
Committee.
Consensus: Quadrant 41): concurred with the recommendations of the Pathway
Committee.
Steve Poppel, 14244 Amherst Court, raised the issue of paths on cul-de-sacs but was
advised by Council that this issue was not being discussed at this meeting.
Casey did ask that the policy of paths on cul-de-sacs be agendized.
• Council reviewed some directions made at the June 6th Study Session.
Quadrant 1A: remove pathway at end of Christophers' Lane.
Quadrant 1B: Council discussed the path connecting to 280 and agreed to table this issue.
Jan Fenwick, 28011 Elena, commented that although it was steep she recommended
keeping the path easement in place for future use.
Eric Clow, 27660 Central, also commented on the steepness of the path.
Les Earnest, 12769 Dianne Drive, commented that this path was on the 1981 master path
plan. This was not a new path.
Bob Fenwick, 28011 Elena, suggested talking to the owners putting a subdivision in this
location. It was possible that the easement could go in when lot six of the development
was done.
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Nancy Ewald, 26131 Altadena, commented that this was the recommendation of the
consultant who had recently walked all the paths in Town and made recommendations on
their use. He believed along 280 was a good place to have a path.
Quadrant 1C: Council directed staff to research the abandonment of Lowell in 1997.
Kathy Cooms, representing the Kormans, stated that this path dead-ended into the
Korman property and was formerly abandoned in 1997.
Nancy Ewald, 26131 Altadena, concurred that the path had been abandoned.
Bert Raphael, 12820 Viscaino, stated that although he had walked it there actually was no
path. He also commented that if there were path easements why would the Town give
them up.
Quadrant 3A: staff directed to research the proposed additional path recommended by the
Pathways Committee near Sherlock as to whether this was an on road path.
Les Earnest, 12769 Dianne, stated that there was a road easement but no road.
Mike Potel, 13320' Wildcrest Drive, commented that there was an on road path on
• Wildcrest which was a private road. He wanted this path removed from the map, citing
liability and safety issues as well as increased insurance rates they had to pay.
Carol Gottlieb, 24290 Summerhill, noted that there was a path on Wildcrest which
provided a connection for the school children. Mrs. Gottlieb realized later that she was
referring to a different path location.
Bill Power, 13335 Wildcrest, stated his opposition to this path on private property.
Council discussed the issue of on-road paths and paths on cul-de-sacs and directed the
Pathway Committee to review and report on these issues.
John Dukes, 27783 Lupine, commented that if you could walk on a path easement it
provided a connector through Town, noting that many of the paths in Town were nothing
more than trails. Mr. Dukes further commented that some of his favorite paths had been
eliminated in these discussions on the master path map.
Lysbeth Goodman, 11989 Rhus Ridge Road, thanked Council and the Planning
Commission for their support of Town-owned properties but pointed out that the paths in
Town were also an asset and Council might be liable if they were removed.
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Eric Clow, 27660 Central Drive, thanked the Planning Commission for its support of
Town-owned properties.
Ann Hubbell, 26350 Conejo Court, supported the off-road paths in Town and suggested
that the Town should be putting in even more.
Dave Pilling, 12849 Canario Way, commended the Town for putting in paths and
commented that pedestrian traffic was an important consideration in the Town.
Michael Wagner, 26786 Robleda Court, stated that his primary concern was safety. He
referred to the private road/public access issue as well as the liability issue. Mr. Wagner
supported off-road paths.
Dot Schreiner, 24301 Saddle Mountain, reiterated her comments that Council was
working off a flawed map and the consultant firm was as well. She urged Council to look
at the whole picture of the path plan and to have a full environmental impact report done
before making any decisions.
Ann Raphael, 12820 Viscaino Road, asked if she gave back a path to the Town would she
get a tax break.
Jolon Wagner, 26786 Robelda Court, commented that when she had applied for the
• Pathways Committee she felt that the decision had already been made as to who would be
appointed. She believed Council had the responsibility to appoint members who were
interested in the entire path system in Town.
Peter Evans, 25251 La Loma, commented on easements and property rights, noting that
whether or not the path was developed was another matter. He stated that off road paths
were called for in the General Plan. In his opinion that map prepared by the Pathways
Committee was illegal in that it violated the General Plan.
Anne Duwe, 25980 Elena, stated her support of off-road paths.
Bob Stutz, 25310 Elena, noted that there was void on Arastradero as far as paths were
concerned. Part of the problem was that the argument was made that there were paths on
the other side of Arastradero which was in Palo Alto.
Steve Bristow, 12355 Hilltop, referred to the Town Hall project and asked if future staff
needs had been considered in the planning process for this project. He understood that
now there was a building boom but would this be the case in the future. He questioned
whether the same size facility would be needed. Mr. Bristow also commented on the
issue raised at an earlier meeting concerning the option of paying in lieu funds instead of
putting in conservation easements. He thought this was short-sighted and the
conservation easements should be obtained rather than getting the money.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council Meeting was
adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd
City Clerk
The minutes of the August 15, 2002 Regular City Council Meeting were approved at the
September 5, 2002 Regular City Council Meeting.
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