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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/06/1996Minutes of an Adjourned Regular Meeting �w March 6,1996 Town of Los Altos Hills City Council Meeting Wednesday, March 6,1996,5:00 P.M. Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Siegel called the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 5:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. Present: Mayor Siegel and Councilmembers Dauber, Hubbard and 2. PATHWAYS RECREATION AND PARKS COMMITTEE A. Acceptance of List of 1995-96 Accomplishments B. Goals and Objectives for 1996-97 C. Discussion of specific items brought up by committee and Council Members or introduced in the Goals and Objectives D. Council Approval of 19%-97 Goals and Objectives Les Earnest, Chairman of the Pathway Recreation and Parks Committee, referred to several reports he had submitted to Council for their reference. These reports included the committees's goals for 1996, their accomplishments for 1995 and a list of priority projects. (These reports are on file at Town Hall.) March 6, 1996 Adjourned Regular Meeting Johnson Absent: Councilmember Casey Staff: City Manager/City Engineer Jeff Peterson, Planning Director Curtis Williams, Public Works Manager Ed Taylor and City Clerk Pat Dowd Press: None Pathways Les Earnest, Chairman; Diane Barrager, Tom Griffiths, Katherine Stella, Bob Stutz and Planning Commissioner Carol Gottlieb 2. PATHWAYS RECREATION AND PARKS COMMITTEE A. Acceptance of List of 1995-96 Accomplishments B. Goals and Objectives for 1996-97 C. Discussion of specific items brought up by committee and Council Members or introduced in the Goals and Objectives D. Council Approval of 19%-97 Goals and Objectives Les Earnest, Chairman of the Pathway Recreation and Parks Committee, referred to several reports he had submitted to Council for their reference. These reports included the committees's goals for 1996, their accomplishments for 1995 and a list of priority projects. (These reports are on file at Town Hall.) March 6, 1996 Adjourned Regular Meeting The accomplishments for 1995 included in part the following: made recommendations on four subdivisions and 62 major development projects; made a recommendation for reconstruction of Lupine -Elena path without additional easements, inspected all paths in Town, formulated a pathway capital improvement priority list; worked on the revision to the Pathway Element of the General Plan; drafted a proposed revision to the in lieu fee policy; organized two pathway days; drafted proposed pathway engineering standards; and worked with the County Bicycle Advisory Committee and Caltrans on various bicycle lanes. A discussion of the goals for 1996 took place. It was agreed that the following would be priority goals for 1996: working with staff, Planning Commission and Council on updating the following documents: Pathway Element of the General Plan, Ordinance defining in lieu fees for pathways, Engineering standards for pathways, List of streets that are to have paths on both sides, Master Pathway Plan and the Bicycle Plan. The subject of slippery driveways was also discussed. It was not on the goals list but the committee believed it should be. Siegel commented that this involved a lot of staff time and legal costs and questioned whether it was worth it. Council also referred to driveways which had needed roughening twice. The suggestion was made to send a letter to the owner requesting cooperation but to go no further at this time. It was agreed the Chairman of the Committee would draft a letter on this subject including recommendations on methods of roughening for Council's approval. In conclusion, Council reviewed the Committee's list of pathway priorities some of which were buildable now and others which were awaiting easement or approval. Council thanked the Pathways Recreation and Parks Committee for their report and their achievements during the past year and continuing goals for 1996-97. 3. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR 4. ADIOURNMENT There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Respectful submitted, Patricia Dowd City Clerk The minutes of the March 6, 1996 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting were approved at the March 20, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting. March 6, 1996 Adjourned Regular Meeting