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Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Meeting
Wednesday, April 17, 1991, 7:15 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 7:15
p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Siegel and Councilmembers Casey, Hubbard and Tryon
Absent: Councilmember Johnson
Staff: Acting City Manager Richard DeLong; City Attorney Sandy Sloan;
Director of Public Works Bill Ekern and City Clerk Pat Dowd
Press: Cristal Borlik, Los Altos Town Crier
Mayor Siegel noted that the undergrounding of utility lines on El Monte had been
completed. He also commented on a large wall on O"Keefe which was right on the
property line and he asked staff to look into whether this wall was in conformance
with the Town's Codes.
2. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
2.1 Presentation by Santa Clara County Health Bureau
Michael Driscoll, Mildred King and John Collins each addressed the Council
concerning the services of the four divisions of the Public Health Bureau:
Environmental Health Services, Emergency Medical Services, Public Health Medical
Services and Public Health Nursing. Issues they address indude in part: vector
control, inspections of wells and septic tanks, control of hazardous materials,
enforcement of State, County and City regulations, family planning, child health, TB
and blood pressure testing, senior health, AIDS, communicable diseases and
immunization.
Council thanked the representatives of the Public Health Department for their
informative presentation and Tryon suggested that the suicide prevention number
be included in their brochure.
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2.2 Appointment of Exhibit Curator
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John Ann Carlile, 26370 Ginny Lane, addressed the Council noting her interest in
serving as the Town's exhibit curator.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Hubbard and
passed unanimously by all members present to appoint John Ann Carlile as Exhibit
Curator for a term of one year.
2.3 Presentation by Rick Steele, General Manager of the California Water
Services Company Los Altos Office and Request from Santa Clara Valley
Water District That the Town Immediately Adopt and Implement
Necessary Conservation Procedures To Accomplish the Board's Policy of a
Countywide 25% Annual Water Use Reduction Program (based on 1987
usage) for 1991 for Portions of Los Altos Hills Served by California Water.
Rick Steele, California Water Services Company, presented Council with an
overview of the water usage by Town residents who were customers of the
California Water Services Company and the 1991 Allocations (Allocation of 75%
overall, based on 1987 usage: April - October 30% reduction; November - March 15%
reduction). Mr. Steele pointed out that while they believed in the water use
guidelines in theory as proposed by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, they
believed it should be up to the residents to decide how they wanted to use their
allocation of water. The Los Altos Hills customers of California Water had cut back
28% while their goal had been 25%. It was further noted that a customer could get
credit and a carry-over balance and there was a $2 penalty for each unit used over
the allocation. While they had flow restrictors they had not had to use them. Mr.
Steele reported that a pamphlet had been prepared toward educating the public and
this would be sent out with the bills and he also commented that they were looking
into providing water to Purissima Hills Water District.
Tryon noted that the residents had exceeded the rationing goals and she asked the
Mayor to send a letter to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission outlining
the unique character of the Town. For example, the cities of Palo Alto and San
Francisco used city water to water parks and street trees but in the Town the
residents provided this watering. There was also the inequity that 2/3 of the Town
was being asked to cut back 75% and 1/3 was being asked to cut back 25%. Hubbard
asked Mr. Steele to check with the Los Altos Fire Protection District if they get to the
point of installing flow restrictors.
Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, supported the request for the Mayor to send a
letter to the Public Utilities Commission.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Hubbard and
passed unanimously by all members present to authorize either the Mayor or the
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City Manager to send a letter to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission citing
the unique characteristics of the Town and requesting the PUC to reconsider their
severe water limitations on the customers of the Purissima Hills Water District and
to note that Councilmember Tryon will make a public presentation at the April 23rd
meeting of the PUC if possible.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Commissioner Jones reported that the following four public hearings were held at
the 4/10/91 Planning Commission Meeting: I) Lands of Liu, 28635 Matadero
Creek Court - request for a site development permit for a new residence -
approved; 2) Lands of Movassate, 12660 Mojan Lane - request for a site
development permit for a new residence and swimming pool - approved; 3)
Lands of F&H Limited, 123470 Burke Road - request for a site development
permit for a new residence - approved; and 4) Lands of Mooring, 13791 La
Paloma Road - request for a site development permit for a new residence and
second unit - denied. Under new business the issue of the new regulations for
the yard waste drop off site was discussed and they were not pleased that the
rules were changed to residents only having to show identification. He also
reported that the subcommittee on Mineral Resources had finished a report
which would be distributed in the near future.
Council agreed to schedule an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Council for 6:00
kai„ p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 1991 to discuss the standard conditions of site
development drainage.
Tryon referred to Lands of Movassate and asked how the street name was changed
from Zappettini to Mojan and had the Town Historian been contacted about
this change. Staff stated they would look into this and report back.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items Removed: 4.1 -- 2/20/91 and 3/6/91 Regular (Tryon); 4.1 — 3/6/91 Adjourned
Regular (Hubbard); 4.4a) (Dot Schreiner); 4.5 (Tryon); 4.7 (Elayne Dauber)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Hubbard and
passed unanimously by all members present to approve the balance of the Consent
Calendar, specifically:
4.1 Approved Minutes: March 20, 1991 (Regular Meeting)
April 3, 1991 (Special Meeting)
April 3, 1991 (Regular Meeting)
4.2 Approved Warrants: $36,336.92 (4/2/91)
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4.3 Proclaimed: Soil and Water Stewardship Week: April 28-
L May 5
fir' California Recycle Week: April 15-21, 1991
4.4 Concurred with the following Planning Commission Actions at Its
Meeting on April 10, 1991:
4.4b Lands of Movassate, 12660 Mojan Lane: approved request for a Site
Development Permit for a new residence and a swimming pool
4.4c Lands of F&H Limited, 13470 Burke Road: approved request for a Site
Development Permit for a new residence
4.6 Awarded Certificates of Appreciation: Cheryl Aymerich and Michael Wise
(Community Relations Committee) and Olin Nichols (Finance
Committee)
4.8 Accepted Conservation Easement, Lands of Eberz, Sherlock Road --
Reso #15-91
Items Removed:
` 4.1 Approval of Minutes: February 20, 1991 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Siegel and
passed unanimously by all members present to approve the minutes of the February
20, 1991 Regular City Council Meeting with the following corrections: page 15, item
11.12 should read: "Tryon reported that the new Los Altos Eke Chief, Dick Landrum,
had agreed to serve as the Town's representative on the Emergency Managers
Association; page 15, item 11.14, the title should read: "Town's Jurisdiction Over
Other Local Agencies".
4.1 Approval of Minutes: March 6, 1991 (Adjourned Regular Meeting)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hubbard, seconded by Tryon and
passed unanimously by all members present to approve the minutes of the March 6,
1991 Adjourned Regular Meeting with the following corrections: page 2, Map 5, #2,
change Via Maria to Oak Knoll Circle; page 3, insert the following paragraph after
#4: "The Council also agreed that, in general, any offer of pathway easement would
be accepted by the Town."
4.1 Approval of Minutes: March 6, 1991 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hubbard, seconded by Tryon and
passed unanimously by all members present to approve the minutes of the March 6,
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1991 Regular Meeting with the following corrections: page 1, delete the following:
lbw "Tryon expressed a note of gratitude that her nephew was coming home from the
Persian Gulf War." (It was noted that the Mayor had also made comments related to
this issue and it was agreed to either include all the comments or none. Council
agreed to delete the entire conversation.); page 2, paragraph 3 should read: PASSED
BY CONSENSUS: To state that it was not individual resident's responsibility to
correct problems and maintain the Town's paths on other resident's property."; page
8, Item 7,1, second sentence should read: "Tryon commented on the logo shown on
the cover of Belmont's budget book and requested that this be given to Casey as an
example of hillside applications."; page 11, Item 11.7, sentence should read: " at
which time there would be a report on Bay Vision 2020."
4.4a Lands of Liu, 28635 Matadero Creek Court (Lot#16): Planning
Commission approved request for a site development permit for a
new residence
Dot Schreiner, 14301 Saddle Mountain Drive, asked the Council to review the plans
for the Liu house particularly as related to the issue of height. Mrs. Schreiner noted
that while the requirement for prairie style architecture had been removed, the
requirement for low profile had not. The proposed house was two story, twenty-
five feet high, with a three story exterior where the garage was located. The height
of the house negatively impacted several nearby residents.
Tryon stated that she was concerned about this application but did not see a
solution. Several issues should have been dealt with in the application at its early
stages.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hubbard, seconded by Casey and
passed unanimously by all members present to concur with the Planning
Commission's approval of a site development permit for a new residence for Lands
of Liu, 28635 Matadero Creek Court.
4.5 Ratification of the Congestion Management Joint Powers Agreement
Council discussed certain concerns which had been raised concerning the
Congestion Joint Powers Agreement, including the authority of the agency to create
reasons for non-conformance and withholding subventions. Tryon referred to the
letter which had been sent by the City of Gilroy to the Congestion Management
Planning Agency on these concerns. Siegel stated that he believed the issue would
resolve itself and the agency would not go beyond its scope. The Town's only
involvement was Foothill College.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey,seconded by Tryon and
passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #16-91 designating
a Congestion Management Agency for Santa Clara County.
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4.7 Ordering the Summary Vacation of a Bicycle Easement, Lands of Dean,
27693 Lupine Road -- Reso #_
Elayne Dauber, 27930 Roble Alto, disagreed with certain statements made in the
summary vacation document, specifically that the path under discussion had been a
dedicated bicycle path for less than five years and that the path had not really been
used. She noted that the path had been blocked off by the owners with planks and
chain link fences. She did not believe that the substitute path location was not a
good bicycle path as it was too steep.
Dot Schreiner, Chairman - Pathways, Recreation and Parks Committee,
recommended that every effort be made to make the path available for all users.
Siegel commented that there had been a privacy issue with the Deans and an
agreement had been worked out between the Deans and the Town which included a
$2,000 payment from the Deans for the upgrade of the nearby path.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hubbard, seconded by Siegel and
passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #17-91 ordering
the summary vacation of a bicycle path easement on Lands of Dean.
5. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, commented on the condition of the Adobe
Creek property and asked staff for a status report on the project. She noted the
tennis courts had been plowed up, a trench had been opened up, trees had been
removed, grading was being done, and heavy earth moving equipment was on the
property.
Siegel commented that it might be a good idea to form a subcommittee of the
Council to review the Bellucci Subdivision such as the one formed for the
McCulloch Subdivision. The Director of Public Works stated that the work being
done was in conformance with Town regulations; they were putting in the
improvements for the eleven-lot subdivision.
Shari Emling, 11853 Murietta Lane, commented on the Adobe Creek property and
noted that although it was a mess it was much better than it had been. At least with
the tennis courts broken up, the water from the rains had gone into the ground.
She supported the suggestion of a Council subcommittee for this subdivision. On
the issue of paths, she supported off-road paths for bicyclists as they were much safer
for everyone. Mrs. Emling inquired about putting a sign on El Monte saying no
equestrians or bicyclists because the road was dangerous. The Director of Public
Works noted that the Town could not legally put up a sign prohibiting bicyclists but
cautionary signs could be installed.
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kir 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Appeal of Planning Commission's Approval of a Variance to the
Maximum Development Area for 547 Square Foot Deck Addition,
Lands of Wong, 1167 Dawson Drive
Tryon noted that she had listened to the tape from the Council meeting at
which Mr. Wong's house was approved and there had been no agreement
that there would be no future development on the land. She also
commented on the Zoning Ordinance Subcommittee and the minor
variance procedure. She asked staff to provide the requirements for a
minor variance. In response to a comment by Tryon, the City Attorney
stated that all variances required findings.
Mr. Wong, applicant, explained that he had the plans drawn in 1986 and then
became involved in the ordinance changes. He was advised by staff to
delete the deck at that time and come back at a later date for a variance.
Because of financial concerns at the time, he did delete the deck and as a
result has no usable outdoor space on his property. Over the years he
received different recommendations from the Town Planners and delayed
until now because of travel and business concerns. His neighbors had no
objections to this project.
Siegel noted that Mr. Wong was the original owner and should understand the
development area allowed on the property. He asked if Mr. Wong would
agree to recording a restriction on the property noting that there was no
more allowable development area. Hubbard believed this was giving Mr.
Wong something that his neighbors did not have. If the Wongs could get
a variance why not build a lot right up to the maximum development
limits and then apply for a variance.
Mr. Wong, applicant, noted that the lot was quite steep and extra development
area had been needed for the slope of the driveway.
Siegel supported the variance noting the uniqueness of the lot, including the
steep driveway. He also referred to the County procedure whereby the
Board of Supervisors referred the drafting of variance findings to the
County Counsel and then they were brought back to the Board for
approval. Although this did involve a slight delay to the applicant, it was
a procedure which worked well. Tryon stated that this application was
within her understanding of a minor variance. She also stated that the
findings should relate to the land and the uniqueness of the driveway.
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A. Richard Jones, Planning Commission Chairman, commented that he
personally found it very difficult to make the variance findings for Lands
of Wong as there were arguments on both sides of the issue. He believed
they should have worked harder on the findings.
Hubbard noted that the Rebuilding/Building Out Subcommittee had
considered telling people they could build only to 90% of the development
area but believed it was an intrusion to tell people they could not build to
the maximum development area.
Casey stated that she did not believe granting this variance would be sending
out a negative message. None of the neighbors objected to the variance
and it was clearly not easy to get a variance in the Town.
MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND: Moved by Hubbard to not
approve a variance to the maximum development area for a 547 square
foot addition for Lands of Wong.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Siegel and
passed by the following roll call to approve the variance to the maximum
development area for a 547 square foot addition for Lands of Wong, 11675 Dawson,
based on the following variance findings which will be prepared by the City
Attorney and agendized for the next Council meeting for final approval: the unique
`, properties of the lot and the practical difficulties on the lot with the steepness of the
driveway which allows for extra footage for the deck. In addition a special notice
shall be placed on the property records that no further development will be allowed
on the property.
AYES: Mayor Siegel and Councilmembers Casey and Tryon
NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Hubbard
ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson
Hubbard stated that the message was important and the Council should take a hard
look at these decisions. They should not keep bending the rules and making
allowances but should support the Town's ordinances. In this case the Wongs were
aware of the development limitations on the lot.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 (Zoning) of Title 10 (Zoning and Site
Development) to clarify Article 4 (nonconforming uses and structures)
(SECOND READING)
The ordinance before Council for second reading addressed nonconforming
structures; nonconforming uses: continuation; and nonconforming uses:
`. maintenance. The ordinance under nonconforming sp trv,ctµres f "The
prevent of this Chapter shall not the rec61g411tctibn tWairin
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or rebuilding of any legal nonconforming structure, so long as the
reconstruction, repair or rebuilding does not result in an increase in the
non-conformity or change of use that existed prior to the damage or
reconstruction."
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Hubbard
and passed unanimously by all members to waive further reading of
ordinance.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Siegel
and passed unanimously to adopt Ordinance #344 amending Chapter 1
(Zoning) of Title 10 (Zoning and Site Development) to clarify Article 4
(Nonconforming Uses and Structures)
7.2 Urgency Interim Ordinance of the City Council Amending Chapter 1
(Zoning) of Title 10 (Zoning and Site Development) with regard to
nonconforming structures
Wallace Cunneen, 26666 Laurel Lane, noted that he lived across the street from
the Wheatley property and he was speaking on behalf of Mr. Wheatley.
The neighbors, it appeared, did not want Mr. Wheatley's barn turned into
a secondary dwelling but Mr. Cunneen asked if there were existing laws
which allowed Mr. Wheatley to get a building permit and was Mr.
Wheatley the only applicant affected by the urgency ordinance. Mr.
Cunneen believed that a sense of fairness and common sense should
prevail. The purpose of the setbacks was for privacy, yet the neighbors of
the barn were 120 and 140 feet away. He also commented on other
concerns raised by the neighbors such as traffic, who would live in the
secondary unit, view of barn and detriment to the neighbors. Mr
Cunneen asked if Mr. Wheatley had received timely, accurate and helpful
information to get him through the process at Town Hall.
Siegel responded that the urgency ordinance corrected something which he did
not think was right and Tryon stated that she had always believed such a
change (barn to secondary dwelling) required a site development permit
and she stated the purpose of the ordinance was to protect the rural
character of the Town.
Max Brown, 12670 Dianne Drive, asked for clarification of the ordinance under
discussion.
William Avellino, 26640 Purissima Road, presented a letter to the Council in
which he supported the adoption of the urgency ordinance.
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Richard Oliver, 25466 Adobe Lane, stated that he did not believe it was fair for
Council to adopt an urgency ordinance to stop someone from doing a
project they are undertaking in conformance with the current Town
ordinances. Mr. Oliver referred to the old silos on the Pink Horse Ranch
Developent with had been preserved as silos but the uses were changed
and they were now used for storage and a library.
Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, stated that she was in favor of the urgency
ordinance but not against the Wheatleys. She also questioned the
foundation of the barn under discussion and stated that site development
on any structure with a change from use to another was important.
Shari Emling, 11853 Murietta, requested that this matter be continued to a
hearing by the full Council as it had an affect on the future of the Town.
Mr. Timothy Tang, 26638 Purissima, commented on privacy and fairness. He
asked why his land be used as a buffer for this project and stated that there
was a difference between a barn and a secondary dwelling.
Mrs. Timothy Tang, 26638 Purissima, stated that she believed it was wrong to
change the barn to a secondary dwelling without a site development
permit.
Casey stated that the whole purpose of the urgency ordinance was to block the
Wheatley's project. There was no Town-wide urgency; the findings stated
in the urgency ordinance were not true; there was no invasion of privacy
and the issue was not precedent setting. She further commented on the
issue of fairness and also noted that the change of the barn to a secondary
dwelling was actually low density as two structures could actually go on
the property. She noted that the barn was there when the Tangs moved
next door to the Wheatleys and she believed the neighbors were
overreacting.
Hubbard stated that he did not like to change the rules midstream but the
Town's General Plan did state one acre minimums. The intent of the
ordinances was for openness and the ordinances did not encourage these
kinds of projects. The urgency ordinance allowed this to be corrected. He
believed it would be shifting the burden to the neighbors if the Wheatley
project was approved.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To continue the urgency ordinance to the May 1,
1991 Meeting for a hearing by the full Council.
Tryon also asked the City Attorney to research the site development permit
issue.
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Nor 7.3 Encroachment Permit for Construction of Sanitary Sewer in Purissima
and Concepcion Roads, Lands of Wheatley, 26644 Purissima Road
Siegel advised Mr. Wheatley that it appeared the majority of the Council was
not in favor of granting this encroachment permit because they were not
in favor of changing the barn to a secondary dwelling in that it was not in
the public interest.
Mr. Wheatley, applicant, commented that he would appreciate an answer on
the encroachment permit at this meeting. He also stated that he had spent
a lot of time and money on this project and he questioned what property
rights he had. Was it fair that the Council could change the ordinance if
they did not like the project? In response to an inquiry from Tryon on
whether or not he would be willing to condition the encroachment permit
on obtaining a site development permit, Mr Wheatley stated that he
would be willing to mitigate the project but to go through site
development was tantamount to denial.
Mr. Timothy Tang, 26638 Purissima, commented that if Mr. Wheatley wanted
to move his barn that was fine and also noted that no site development
plan had been submitted.
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the septic drain field and the Director of Public Works asked for Council
direction on the application of the Town Code on this application. Siegel
stated that sewer was reasonably available and the septic system was not
acceptable.
MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND: Moved by Casey to grant an
encroachment permit for construction of a sanitary sewer in Purissima
and Concepcion Roads.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Hubbard
and passed by the following roll call vote to continue the encroachment
permit for construction of a sanitary sewer in Purissima and Concepcion
Roads to the June 5, 1991 City Council Meeting.
AYES: Mayor Siegel and Councilmembers Hubbard and Tryon
NOES: Councilmember Casey
ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson
7.4 Approval of Conceptual Plans for Construction of Arastradero/Page Mill
Road Entry Project
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Council had before them the Director of Public Works' staff report which noted
hit that the intent of this project was to improve the quality of the entrance to
the Town along Arastadero Road from the western border of the Town
with Palo Alto to Purissima Road. Staff recommended approval and also
noted that there were three major components of the project: pathway,
planting and irrigation. The most costly of these is the area of irrigation
and alternatives were being investigated such as the use of reclaimed
water. The Director of Public Works commented that grant funds were
available for this project and by approving the conceptual plans Council
was not commiting any funds. Any costs related to the project would be
reviewed during budget discussions.
Gary Mason, Wolfe-Mason and Associates, reviewed the conceptual plans for
this project. He commented on several of the goals of this project which
included: to capture the image and quality of Los Altos Hills' rural
character; to use appropriate landscaping; to allow circulation of the
pathway; to allow for entry of vehicles; to cluster the shrubs and trees; to
use a mixture of trees; and to preserve the natural element of the hills.
Mr. Mason further commented on the completion of this project in five
stages which would spread the cost over a period of several years.
Dot Schreiner, 14301 Saddle Mountain Drive, commented that she would like
to have a meeting of all her neighbors to discuss the tree planting aspect of
gar this project.
Elayne Dauber, 27930 Roble Alto, suggested inquiring what participation the
homeowners may want to have regarding watering the landscaping before
the Town commits to doing it all themselves.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Tryon
and passed unanimously to accept the conceptual plans for construction of
Arastradero/Page Mill Road Entry Project with appreciation and to refer to
staff for a report prior to the budget on what phases of the plans can be
done for a certain amount of money.
8. NEW BUSINESS
9. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES, AND
COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES
9.1 Community Relations Committee: Invitation to attend a Strawberry Fest
on Sunday, April 21, 1991 at the Heritage House at Town Hall to Welcome
All New Residents of the Town
9.2 Continued discussion of Pathway Issues:
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1� 9.2a Review detailed mapping project for a specific area —
Presentation by Pathways, Recreation and Parks Committee
9.2b Area Map B -- Delete Path At End of Stirrup Way
Dot Schreiner, Chairman - Pathways, Recreation and Parks Committee,
commented on the process of picking up the rejected tracts and also asked
that the Town check to see if the Carse easement on Taaffe had been
recorded.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To concur with the H, N and 0 area maps as
proposed by the Pathways, Recreation and Parks Committee with the
following corrections: 1) delete the off-road path thru the Packer Property
at the hair pin turn 26769 Elena exit on La Barranca; and 2) add the off-road
path between Julietta Lane and Deer Springs to the list of off-road paths;
direct staff to check on recordation of Carse easement; delete path at end of
Stirrup Way; and direct staff to proceed with picking up rejected tracts.
9.3 Town Logo (Councilmember Casey)
Casey reported that after her conversations with representatives of PRX it was
clear that the contract the Town had with them to do the new logo was for
$5,000 total and not $2,500 as previously reported by the former City
(`, Manager. Casey stated that PRX would finalize the logo project by
providing a final camera-ready art form on a Macintosh disk to the Town.
Casey believed that PRX should be paid the additional $2,500 for the
completion of this project as originally agreed upon. She also noted that
because her understanding had been that only $2,500 had been agreed
upon with PRX, she had believed she could complete the logo project and
its applications for approximately $5,000. Since this was not the case, Casey
asked Council to authorize, in addition to the $2,500 for PRX, $1,500 to
complete the applications of the logo.
MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND: Moved by Casey to
appropriate an additional $3,500 ($2,500 for PRX and $1,500 for
applications) for the completion of the Town Logo project.
Sherry Walkingstick, Chief Financial Officer - PRX, reiterated their
understanding of the contract they had with the Town. She also explained
they would refine the logo to include the final Council comments and
would provide the camera-ready copy on disk.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: Council agreed to pay PRX a total of $5,000 for the
logo project and to continue the discussion of the applications of the logo
to the next Council meeting at which time there would be a full Council.
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kir MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon,seconded by Hubbard
and passed unanimously to go past the 11:30 p.m. hour of adjournment.
10. STAFF REPORTS
10.1 City Manager
10.2 City Attorney
10.3 City Clerk
10.3a Report on Council Correspondence dated April 1, 1991
Council asked that the letter from Pat Lynch regarding drainage be placed
on a Council agenda for discussion.
11. COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
11.1 Request from World Cup Bay Area 1994 for Financial Support from Town
in its Effort to Bring the 1994 World Cup to the Bay Area
MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND: Moved by Tryon to contribute
( $500 toward bringing the 1994 World Cup to the Bay Area.
11.2 Request for Senior Citizen Discount on Garbage Collection
There was no Council support for the request for senior citizen discount on garbage
collection.
12. CLOSED SESSION: LITIGATION: PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957.8
The City Council adjourned to a Closed Session for purposes of litigation at 11:40
p.m. and reconvened at 11:55 p.m.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the meeting was
adjourned at midnight to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April
30, 1991 at 1:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd
City Clerk
The minutes of the April 17, 1991 Regular City Council Meeting were
approved at the May 15, 1991 Council Meeting.
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