HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/1996 (2)Minutes of a Regular Meeting
June 5, 1996
Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Meeting
Wednesday, June 5,1996,6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers 26379 Fremont Road
1. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Siegel called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:20
p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Siegel and Councilmembers Casey, Dauber,
Hubbard and Johnson
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager/City Engineer Jeff Peterson, City Attorney
Sandy Sloan, Planning Director Curtis Williams, Public
Works Manager Ed Taylor, Finance Director Carol Ferrell
and City Clerk Pat Dowd
Press: Clyde Noel, Los Altos Town Crier
LA STUDY SESSION ON PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY 96-97 AND GOALS
AND OBIECTIVES FOR FY 96-97
Council continued their discussion of the proposed budget from the Adjourned
Regular Meeting held earlier in the day.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To delete the first and third quarterly reports until the
new finance system is in place.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To request staff to review going to a two-year budget for
the next fiscal year.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To request the maintenance crew to provide clearer
reporting on work done on projects by listing work done on a project by project
basis.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To make the following changes in the budget:
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` City Manager: Database — change $4,000 to $600.
` Finance: Include figure for new finance system.
Community Services: Chamber of Commerce - change $1,000 to $500; Mid -
Peninsula Support Network - change $1,500 to $750; Joint Venture - change $2,000 to
$1,000; add Historical Society's request for farm equipment shed project in the
amount of $2,000, subject to the submittal of plans, permits, etc.; and agree to
participate in a countywide Domestic Violence Protective Order Registry in the
amount of $1,251, subject to the approval of the other cities in the County.
Town Committees: The $7,000 budgeted figure for the proofing of Town Codes is
contingent upon the Council's approval of Town Ordinance Database Project.
Emergency Preparedness: Change $900 to $1,000.
Planning: To increase the Planning Commissioners' salaries from $4,200 to $8,400.
Animal Control: Show revenue received from Palo Alto.
Solid Waste: Incorporate garbage rates being charged into budget as an informational
item.
To add the $385 maintenance charge for the fax to the budget.
2. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Planning Commissioner McMahon reported that the following applications were
discussed at the 5/22/96 Planning Commission Meeting: Lands of Taaffe, 12308
Conception Road: recommended approval of a conditional use permit renewal for a
construction equipment and storage yard; Lands of Lohr, 12121 Oak Park Circle:
approved request for a site development permit for a new residence, tennis court
and pool; Lands of Ringold/Zarucki, 12004 Adobe Creek Lodge Road: approved
request for a site development permit for a new residence, pool and cabana; and
Lands of Mersey, 13081 Alta Lane South: request for a site development permit for a
new residence, pool and spa - continued.
Casey referred to the Lands of Lohr and the requirement that the building material
be something other than stucco. She did not agree with imposing such conditions
when it was not part of the Code and not a policy of the Council. Casey thought this
subjective and inquired as to the level of architectural control the Town planned to
exert. Commissioner McMahon responded that it was the Commission's intent to
attain a variety of homes thus curtailing stucco homes in certain locations where
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there were already too many. Siegel and Dauber concurred with the Commission's
attempt at variety.
Siegel thanked Commissioner McMahon for her contributions to the Town as a
Planning Commissioner. Commissioner McMahon's term was ending on June
30th and she had not requested consideration for reappointment as she was the new
President of AIA.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items Removed: 4.1 - 5/20/96 minutes (Dauber) and 4.5 (Hubbard)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hubbard, seconded by Siegel and
passed unanimously to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically:
4.1 Approved Minutes:
4.2 Approved Warrants:
May 15,1996 (Regular Meeting)
$88,771.51 (5/15/96)
4.3 Approved grant of conservation and open space easement, dedication
of right of way and grant of sanitary sewer easement, Lands of Packard
and Packard -Orr, Altamont Road, Parcels 1 and 2 of Parcel Map 641 M
16 and 17 -- Reso #40-96
4.4 Approved ordering and calling a General Municipal Election to be held
in the Town of Los Altos Hills on November 5, 1996; requesting the
services of the Registrar of Voters, requesting consolidation of elections
and providing for giving Notice of Election -- Reso #41-96
4.6 Approved and authorized of execution of a first amendment to the
agreement between the Town of Los Altos Hills and the County of
Santa Clara regarding a Countywide AB939 Implementation Fee --
Reso #42-96
Items Removed:
4.1 Approval of Minutes: May 20, 1996 (Special Meeting)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dauber, seconded by Hubbard and
passed unanimously to approve the minutes of the May 20, 1996 Special City
Council Meeting with the following changes: page 3, last paragraph, delete the first
sentence and add the following to the second sentence: "Dauber referred to the
baseline charge and noted that there was no other funding...: ; page 4, last
paragraph, add the following sentence: "Casey stated that she voted affirmatively
only because she understood that this process was part of the contract with the Los
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Altos Garbage Company and it was not optional."; page 5, item 2, second paragraph,
add the following to the motion: "so that the length of the driveway is charged only
once despite the number of cans."; page 6, add the following to the first sentence of
Margaret Rand's comments: ".....AB939 goals, if the yardwaste went into the
landfill" and in the next to last paragraph change the last sentence to read: "Dauber
also did not believe that yardwaste should be accepted on the clean up days, unless it
was kept separate and recycled." and on page 7, add the following second paragraph
to item E: "In response to Mr. Angin's request, the City Council stated that they did
want additional recycling."
4.5 Approval of final map, subdivision improvement agreement and
agreement for conservation easement, Windy Hill Associates
(Laub/Woodbridge Estates) Subdivision, 27210 Fremont Road —
Resolutions #__
Hubbard questioned why the pathway easement was not being accepted at this time.
He was advised by staff that there was no path connection to the Esther Clarke Park
and the policy to accept all easements was adopted after this subdivision had been
approved.
David Coldoff, representing Windy Hill Associates (a part of Jim Ward and
Associates Investment Group), explained that they were ready to start this project
immediately and planned to have the bridges done by late August and the house
i foundations before the winter rains.
fir' MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hubbard, seconded by Siegel and
passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #43-96 approving final subdivision map
for Lands of Windy Hill Associates (Woodbridge Estates) and Resolution #44-96
approving and authorizing execution of an agreement for conservation easement
between the Town of Los Altos Hills and Windy Hill Associates.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Adoption of Urgency Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (Solid
Waste) of Title 6 (Sanitation and Health) of the Los Altos Hills
Municipal Code
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Casey and
passed unanimously to waive further reading, introduce and adopt Ordinance #383
amending Chapter 3 (Solid Waste) of Title 6 (Sanitation and Health) of the Los Altos
Hills Municipal Code.
Dauber asked that the issue of debris boxes be agendized for discussion.
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Casey suggested that the components of the baseline service be listed and input be
requested from residents on which services they were interested in, willing to pay
for separately, etc. This could be done by the Los Altos Garbage Company by way of a
survey mailed with their bills. Hubbard noted that the baseline charge was not
optional and Siegel noted that State Mandates were involved.
6. NEW BUSINESS
7. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES SUB -COMMITTEES, AND
COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES
8. STAFF REPORTS
8.1 City Manager
8.1.1 Computers
The City Manager reported that the Town's new computers had been installed.
8.1.2 Condemnation Process
The City Manager noted that he had a meeting scheduled with the City
Attorney on the condemnation process for the McCullouch Subdivision
Path and a report would be forthcoming to the Council.
8.2 City Attorney
8.2.1 Palo Alto School District
The City Attorney noted that the Palo Alto School District had recently
adopted school fees in the amount of $1.84 per square foot.
8.2.2 City Attorney for Portola Valley
The City Attorney noted that she was recently appointed City Attorney
for Portola Valley.
8.3 City Clerk
8.3.1 Report on Council Correspondence dated 5/29/96
It was agreed the City Manager would call June Stough about her letter on leaf
blowers and explain the Town's ordinances on noise/use of gardening
equipment/hours, etc. It would be suggested that hopefully the neighbors could
work this out but if not they might want to try mediation.
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`, Dauber referred to the letter written by Lois Hogle on garbage issues and her
comment that the garbage company had stated "Los Altos Hills has to find markets
for recycling." Dauber hoped that the garbage company had not made this
statement. It was agreed staff would check with Los Altos Garbage Company and let
Council know.
9. COUNCIL -INITIATED ITEMS
9.1 League of California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Executive
Forum (Mayor Siegel)
Siegel referred to the executive forum to be held in July in Monterey.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Johnson and
passed unanimously to authorize any Councilmember to attend the League of
California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Executive Forum.
9.2 Palo Alto School District (Councilmember Dauber)
Dauber reported that the Palo Alto School District had been considering closing
Hoover School and moving the students to Nixon. Los Altos Hills residents would
then send their children to either Nixon or Juana Briones. The community was
quite upset over this proposal. A decision has been postponed for two to three years
by the Palo Alto School District Board.
9.3 Telecommunications Wireless Workshop (Councilmember Dauber)
Dauber commented that she had attended this wireless workshop on May 30th.
Dauber noted that many cities are proactive on this issue and they are developing
policies to meet the demand. The City Attorney suggested the Council hold a study
session on cellular sitings and the Planning Director was requested to prepare a
proposed policy.
9.4 Alpha Omega House (Mayor Siegel)
Council agreed to provide a dinner for the residents of Alpha Omega House either
the night of July 4th or July 5th.
9.5 Area Codes (Councilmember Dauber)
Dauber noted that public hearings were being held on the possibility of changing the
415 area code.
9.6 Assemblymember Byron Sher (Councilmember Dauber)
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Dauber noted that an invitation had been received from Assemblymember Sher to
attend one of his community meetings.
9.7 Code Enforcement Issues (Mayor Siegel)
In response to Siegel's request, the City Attorney noted that her office was working
on the code enforcement issues on Stonebrook. The Planning Director reported that
the Sayars were working on their corrections and in the process of obtaining
permits. An extension had been granted to them to complete the project. The
house on the Rouse property on Baker Lane was to be moved in the near future.
Council suggested the neighbors be notified.
9.8 S'Bring In The Hills Signs (Councilmember Dauber)
Dauber asked that the Community Relations Committee be notified to take down
the signs they put up in Town for this event.
9.9 Properties with incorrect addresses (Mayor Siegel)
Siegel referred to a list of properties prepared by the Safety Committee and the Los
Altos Fire Department of properties with incorrect addresses. The City Manager had
prepared a draft letter in which it is stated that if people cooperate in correcting these
addresses the usual $150 fee would be waived. Council agreed with this waiver of
fee. Council commented that if the area codes were going to change it might be a
good time to change the address too.
9.10 Letter from Hil Reiser (Mayor Siegel)
Siegel referred to the letter sent by Hil Reiser on the issue of public/private roads
and their maintenance and asked that this be agendized for a future meeting.
10. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Carol Gottlieb, 24290 Summerhill, noted that she participated in the June 1st
Pathway Day and she wanted to commend the Town's maintenance crew for doing
an outstanding job in clearing the paths.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Approving the Los Altos Sewer Service Charges and Setting the Los
Altos Hills Sewer Basin Reserve Fund -- Reso #
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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Siegel and
passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #45-96 approving the Los Altos Sewer
Service Charges and Setting the Los Altos Hills Sewer Basin Reserve Fund
11.2 Accepting the Palo Alto Sewer Service Charge Final Report and
authorizing transmittal to the Santa Clara County Assessor's Office --
Reso #
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Siegel and
passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #46-% accepting the Palo Alto Sewer
Service Charge Final Report and authorizing transmittal to the Santa Clara County
Assessor's Office
12. CLOSED SESSION:
A. Existing Litigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8(a)
Lopez v. Town of Los Altos Hills, et al.
Searfoss v. Town of Los Altos Hills, et al.
B. Exposure to Litigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
One Case Related to LeFevre v. Cleary, et al.
The Closed Session was continued to a future meeting at the request of the City
Attorney.
13. ADIOURNMENT
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council
Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd
City Clerk
The minutes of the June 5, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting were approved
at the June 19, 1996 City Council Meeting.
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