HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/16/1992 Minutes of a Regular Meeting
December 16, 1992
Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Meeting
Wednesday, December 16, 1992,6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road
1. CALL TO ORDER,ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Tryon called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:10
p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Tryon and Councilmembers Dauber, Hubbard and
Johnson
Absent: Councilmember Siegel
Staff: City Manager Les M. Jones, H, City Attorney Sandy Sloan,
Director of Public Works Jeff Peterson, Town Planner
kirLinda Niles and City Clerk Pat Dowd
Press: Debbie Schmidt, Los Altos Town Crier
Council thanked the Boy Scouts from Den 4, Pack 76 (Bullis and Pinewood
Schools) who led the color guard and pledge of allegiance.
2. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Planning Commissioner Cheng reported that in addition to the planning items on
the Council's consent calendar (Lands of Viso and Lands of Medina), the
Commission was on schedule in their review of the housing element and had met
on this issue on December 15th.
Dauber referred to the Lands of Medina and questioned the non-conforming
structures in the setback. The Town Planner noted that any structure approved in a
setback can remain there forever but cannot be changed. Dauber suggested that the
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Town deal with the situation and protect itself against these existing non-
conforming structures. Dauber further questioned the amount of development on
the Lands of Viso which was not being counted because it was grass block driveway.
She noted that recently on the Lands of Movassate Council had agreed that the
driveway would not be grass block in case it failed.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items Removed: 4.1 - December 2, 1992 Regular Meeting Minutes (Tryon), 4.3a)
(Dauber), 4.6 (Johnson) and 4.8 (Hubbard)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Hubbard
and passed unanimously by all members present (with Dauber abstaining on the
approval of the minutes) to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar,
specifically:
4.1 Approved Minutes: December 2, 1992 (Adjourned Regular)
4.2 Approved Warrants: $32,987.63 (11/30/92)
$45,780.43 (12/1/92)
4.3 Decided Not To Review the following Planning Commission Actions
at its Meeting on December 9, 1992:
4.3b Lands of Medina, 26501 Purissima Road: approved request for a
Site Development Permit for a guest house and variance
4.4 Adopted Ordinance #361 allowing certain architectural features to
encroach into required setback lines
4.5 Authorized Council to attend Mayors and Council Members
Institute -- January 1993 in Burlingame
4.7 Approved Statement of Support regarding County Hazardous Waste
Management Plans -- Reso #53-92
4.9 Issued Certificate of Appreciation: Joan Earnest - Community
Relations Committee
4.10 Stated Support of Measure A
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Items Removed:
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4.1 Approval of Minutes: December 2, 1992 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Hubbard
and passed by the following roll call vote to approve the minutes of the December 2,
1992 Regular City Council Meeting with the following correction: page 3, Item 7.1,
last sentence change the words "a rate increase" to "a new rate structure".
AYES: Mayor Tryon and Councilmembers Hubbard and Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Siegel
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Dauber
4.3a Lands of Viso, 28620 Matadero Creek Court: approved request for a
Site Development Permit for a new residence, pool and spa
Council decided to review the request for a Site Development Permit for a new
residence, pool and spa at 28620 Matadero Creek Court - Lands of Viso at their
January 6, 1993 Council Meeting.
4.6 Approval of Change Order for Byrne Park Fence Project
The Director of Public Works referred to his staff reports which requested Council to
consider approving the construction of phase two of the Byrne Park Fence Project.
Johnson noted that the vendor for phase one of this project was quite efficient and
had proposed a good bid on phase two of the project. It seemed to him to be a saving
on the Town's part to proceed with this change order at this time and save the cost
of going out to bid for phase two. He did note however that residents had raised
questions during phase one as to whether all of the fence which was supposed to
have been repaired had been included in the project.
Barry Freeman, 26922 Dezahara, commented on a new fence to the existing
Westwind fence, removal of the old fence line and a parking area delineated by
posts. He further questioned the materials and types of gates used in phase one.
Tryon suggested and Council concurred that the parking issue be dealt with
separately and agendized for a future meeting.
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The Director of Public Works commented that the fence Mr. Freeman referred to
4b10 was not in good condition but the question was whether the Town should repair it
or should Westwind Barn. He did note however in response to an inquiry from
Johnson that it would cost less if it were included now rather than at a later date.
Sharyn Adkisson, Vice-President, Friends of Westwind, commented that Westwind
wanted to work with the Town as a partnership but did have a problem with the
maintainence of the fence. She referred to the total budget approved by the Council
for this project and suggested that Mr. Freeman's recommendations for including
additional fencing be approved at this time.
Barry Freeman, 26922 Dezahara, stated that the fence under discussion was on Byrne
Preserve not Westwind. He also referred to the issue of clearing brush and stated
that he would be glad to volunteer to do this.
Council noted that the neighbors involved in this area would have to agree to
having the brush cleared before any volunteer action or action by the Town was
taken.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dauber, seconded by Johnson and
passed unanimously by all members present to authorize approval of this change
order if the entire Byrne Park could be fenced for under $11,000 and to the
` satisfaction of staff, the neighbors involved and Westwind. If this was not possible,
IW the issue would be brought back to the Council.
4.8 Recommendation to Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to
reappoint Marilyn Halliday, Sid Hubbard, Robert Lundquist and
Mary van Tamelen to the Los Altos County Fire Protection District
Board, each for a four-year term
Hubbard commented that this item did not require any action since the
reappointments to the Board had already been made. Tryon reiterated her concerns
that the Council was not advised in a more timely manner of these Board vacancies
since she believed it was important for the Council to have the opportunity to
provide input and comment on recommendations. A brief discussion followed on
the issue of term limits with the notation that there were no limits on the number
of terms for the members of the Los Altos County Fire Protection District Board but
there was a two term limit on the Los Altos Library Commission.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
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41/ 7. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMTI LEES, AND
COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES
7.1 Sub-Committee on Quarry Hills Project
Dauber reported that a month ago a site visit had taken place at the Quarry with
Mr. Vidovich and his attorney. Correspondence had been exchanged since
that time which included Mr. Vidovich's negative response to a pre-
annexation agreement. A meeting had taken place the previous week
with staff from the County Planning office to clarify issues and a public
hearing was scheduled for the first week in January before the County's
Planning Commission to discuss the County's General Plan Amendment.
7.2 Housing Element
Dot Schreiner, Planning Commissioner, reported that the Planning
Commission was moving forward on their review of the housing
element. At this time it appeared necessary to them for the Town to hire
someone to provide the new statistics necessary for a complete review of
this element. Perhaps someone could be hired on a temporary basis. It
was agreed staff could proceed with this project.
41100 8. STAFF REPORTS
8.1 City Manager
8.1.1 Update on Lease with Bay Area Cellular Telephone Company
The City Manager reported that the lease agreement and planning process were
moving forward although rather slowly in attempting to resolve certain
outstanding issues with Sun Country Cable. Hubbard noted that a
suggestion had been made that part of the agreement would include a
couple of car phones for the Town. He recommended negotiation of a
better rate for the Town in the agreement rather than car phones.
8.1.2 Solid Waste
The City Manager noted that the billing date for the Los Altos Garbage
Company was January 1st but Jon Angin, General Manager of the Los
Altos Garbage Company, had stated that he would not send out the billing
until the new rates were in place.
8.2 City Attorney
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8.3 City Clerk
8.3.1 Report on Council Correspondence dated 11/25/92
9. COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
9.1 Existing Non-Conforming Structures (Dauber)
Dauber referred to expansive remodels and new homes and believed the difference
between these two should be defined. She further referred to the issue of existing
non-conforming structures. It was suggested that these issues could be addressed by
the Rebuilding/Building Out Sub-Committee of the Council and further suggested
and agreed to by Council to defer consideration of these items for one to two months
as they would take quite a bit of time and other issues were already scheduled for
discussion.
10. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Request for Certification of Negative Declaration and Approval of
a Tentative Parcel Map for a two-lot Subdivision, Lands of Wang,
25706 Elena Road
Dauber raised the issues of the road right of way, the possibility this was a defacto
subdivision in that there were quite a few homes for sale on Vinedo Lane, fire access
of Ridgewood Lane and the drainage of the entire area. Hubbard noted that
concerning the pathway, the condition proposed that the offer of dedication be
rejected at this time. He asked for the rationale behind this as he did not agree with
this condition. Hubbard also believed the road was quite narrow and should be
widened. Johnson did not agree with widening Vinedo Lane. He believed the
small country roads were an important part of the Town and he had traveled
Vinedo many times and had experienced no difficulties.
In response to several of the issues raised, the Director of Public Works noted that
Elena Road was a 30 foot half street right of way and regarding the pathway
condition, this pathway would eventually connect to the Packard property but there
was no connection at this time. Therefore, the Town would reject the pathway
easement at this time and would not be responsible for it until it was accepted at a
later date.
Carol Gottlieb, Chairman - Pathways, Recreation and Parks Committee, agreed with
Hubbard concerning the path. She would prefer to get a dedication of the pathway at
this time and hold it for future use. In her opinion, not to do this caused confusion
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Dot Schriener, Planning Commissioner, concurred with Hubbard and Gottlieb
concerning the pathway.
Art Burke, 25961 Vinedo Lane, commented that they had never had any difficulties
with the narrowness of their street. He further inquired whether these new lots
would be part of the Vinedo Homeowners Association.
Michael Liu, applicant's engineer, commented on the project noting that it was a
proposed two lots instead of three, the barn and the garage were going to be
removed, the existing septic system could be used as a storm drain and a sewer
pump was being installed for the two lots.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To amend Condition #3, third sentence to read: "The
applicant shall also dedicate a ten foot wide pathway easement. . . ."
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To amend Condition #5 to refer to the Los Altos County
Fire Protection District.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To accept the pathway easement at this time.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To add a condition stating that Lot 2 will be part of the
Vinedo Homeowners Association.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: The Director of Public Works will work with the Fire
Marshall on fire access off Ridgewood Drive.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hubbard, seconded by Johnson
and passed unanimously by all members present to certify the negative declaration
and approve the tentative parcel map for a two-lot subdivision for Lands of Wang,
25706 Elena Road, subject to the conditions of approval recommended by the
Planning Commission and amended by the City Council.
11.2 Household Hazardous Waste Element and Source Reduction Element:
Review of the recommended negative declaration and ordinance adopting
draft of the household hazardous waste element of the source
reduction and recycling element and General Plan to add these two
elements to the Town's General Plan
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Council discussed the proposed elements including the reference to free yardwaste
disposal referred to on page 4-7,backyard composting piles and the State law
requirements which will be in effect in 1995.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To delete the reference on page 4-7 to free yardwaste
disposal.
The Town Planner noted that this was a preliminary review and this issue would be
set for public hearing and brought back to Council at a later date.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council
Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd
City Clerk
The minutes of the December 16, 1992 City Council Meeting were approved at
the January 6, 1993 City Council Meeting.
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