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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/04/1992 Minutes of an Adjourned Regular Meeting November 4, 1992 Town of Los Altos Hills City Council Meeting Wednesday, November 4, 1992, 4:30 P.M. Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Tryon called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 4:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. Present: Mayor Tryon and Councilmembers Dauber, Hubbard, Johnson and Siegel Absent: None Staff: City Manager Les M. Jones, 11, Director of Public Works Jeff Peterson, Town Planner Linda Niles and City Clerk Pat Dowd Press: None 2. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT Stan Wolfe, Randy Tally, Scott Wilson and Steve Smith were present from the Santa Clara Valley Water District and addressed several items of interest. By way of background they explained that the District was formed in 1951 and the County was divided into five zones. Los Altos Hills was in the Northwest zone. The goal of the District was to solve flooding problems and erosion. They referred to their new brochure and explained the permit process. It was further noted that the Santa Clara Valley Water District would not maintain a creek they did not have title to unless it was an emergency situation. For Council's reference they had maps available at their office showing what creeks they had title to. Concerning FEMA it was pointed out that the Town had the primary relationship with FEMA and the Water District served as a technical advisor. The Town was in compliance with FEMA's policies by its 4IWNovember 4, 1992 Adjourned Regular Meeting 1 lbw Municipal Code specifically Ordinance #256. The representatives from the Water District also commented on the three issues of importance when reviewing a project: community acceptance, aesthetics and the recreational element. They stated that they would not build a project which was not acceptable. Several areas of particular interest were mentioned including the Hau project at Fremont and Edith, the status of drainage on Adobe, the area of Foothill College and Elena, and Adobe Creek. It was agreed that the representatives from the Santa Clara Valley Water District would attend a regularly scheduled Council Meeting as soon as possible to address these projects and notices would be posted for that meeting. 3. PRESENTATION BY CAPTAIN ROBERT WILSON OF THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - WESTSIDE STATION Captain Wilson reported on several public safety issues. On the subject of burglaries in the Town, he noted that they appeared to be done by people familiar with the Town especially since access was not easy and there were not many thru streets. He commented that strange cars should be reported immediately. Presently the response time was seven to eight minutes and once the new computer system was in place (February or March) this response time should be reduced by approximately thirty seconds. In the near future Town Hall would also be able to get on line with this computer system. Tryon noted that visibility and response time were two important issues to residents and suggested that deputies also spend some time off the main roads for higher visibility. Captain Wilson commented that the Town did not pay for a full-time officer but rather the officer was regionalized and his hours were balanced out with the other cities he patrolled. The same deputies were assigned to Los Altos Hills for three year periods. A discussion also took place concerning people needing assistance during an emergency and Captain Wilson reported that presently they were working on the costs and protocol of this program. Tryon suggested this also be addressed by the Disaster Council when it meets. On the subject of false alarms Council agreed that the charges imposed by the Town should cover all costs. Dauber recommended that that the Council be kept informed of patterns of accidents, crimes, etc. in the Town and it was agreed that the City Manager would review the reports provided by the Sheriff's Department and report to the Council on any developing patterns. 4. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR November 4, 1992 Adjourned Regular Meeting 2 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Dowd City Clerk The minutes of the November 4, 1992 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting were approved at the November 18, 1992 City Council Meeting. November 4, 1992 Adjourned Regular Meeting 3