HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/19/1990 (2) Minutes of a Regular Meeting
December 19, 1990
Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Meeting
Wednesday, December 19, 1990, 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 7:20
p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Siegel and Councilmembers Casey, Hubbard, Johnson
and Tryon.
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Thomas Frutchey; City Attorney Sandy Sloan;
`r Director of Public Works Bill Ekern; Planning Director Ann
Jamison; and City Clerk Pat Dowd
Press: None
2. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
2.1 Status Report from Sun Country Cable
Siegel reported that representatives from Sun County Cable were unable to be
present at this meeting but would give a report at the January 16th meeting.
Council had received a letter from Sun Country which had an update on the cable
system in Town. In part the letter noted that construction of the system was now
85% completed and the entire initial service area was scheduled for completion by
mid-January. To date, 1,506 homes had been released to the sales crews, resulting in
481 basic sales.
Mr. Ken Daniels, 26481 Purissima, questioned the contract with Sun Country. He
stated that they had committed to completing the project in 22 months in the
contract with expired in April, 1990. There was also a $40,000 letter of credit with a
penalty of$150/day after a 90 day period. He asked if this was being collected and the
Mayor responded that it was not. When the total number of days was known, then
the penalty would be imposed. Mr. Daniels further commented that he thought
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` Sun Country had done a nice job but it was not a complete one. He suggested
�r collecting the fee and setting it aside in a fund to complete the undergrounding. Mr.
Daniels recommended that Sun Country submit strand maps. In conclusion, he
asked if Sun Country had provided for the number of channels that they said they
would. Tryon asked and Council concurred that Sun Country be asked to respond to
these questions in their report to the Council on the 16th.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Commissoner Comiso stated that she had nothing to add to the Planner's report of
the 12/12/90 Planning Commission meeting but was available to answer any
questions Council might have. Tryon asked if St. Nicholas had been compared to
other schools regarding lighting and Hubbard asked about the public address system.
It was noted that this item was on the Consent Calendar and these questions could
be addressed at that time.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items Removed: 4.1 (Tryon), 4.2 (Casey), 4.3a) (Tryon) and 4.7 (Tryon)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hubbard, seconded by Tryon and
passed unanimously to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specificially:
4.4 Transmittal of Letter to the Environmental Sciences Associates
Relative to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Foothill
College Office Building Project
4.5 Filing of Notice of Completion for the 1990 Pavement Management
Road Repairs Project -- Reso #68-90
4.6 Accepting Offer of Dedication of a Portion of Alta Lane North as a
Public Pathway Easement, Bob Owen Homes -- Reso #69-90
Johnson abstained from voting on this issue.
Items Removed:
4.1 Approval of Minutes: December 5, 1990 (Adjourned Regular)
Tryon questioned the consensus vote regarding the hiring of Brian, Kangas
Foulk on an interim basis to provide planning services but it was
Council's recollection that this was correct.
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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Johnson
4111, and passed unanimously to approve the minutes of the December 5, 1990
Adjourned Regular Meeting.
4.1 Approval of Minutes: December 5, 1990 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Siegel
and passed unanimously to approve the minutes of the December 5, 1990
Regular Meeting with the following corrections: page 4, item 4.7, second
paragraph, second sentence, change 'an addition of' to 'a separate structure
of' and page 9, state Tryon's comments on Hau before the motion.
4.2 Approval of Warrants: $96,265.73(12/5/90)
Casey asked that the warrants be removed from the Consent Calendar because
there were two warrants which referred to items on the agenda and she
wanted to bring them to Council's attention. Specifically, the $2,500 bill
from PRX for the Town's logo and the $4,224.99 charge for PERS health
benefits. It was agreed that the warrants could be approved at this time
with discussion of these issues to be conducted later in the meeting.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by
Hubbard and passed unanimously to approve the 12/5/90 warrants in the
iir amount of $96,265.73
4.3 Consideration of Whether To Concur with or Review the following
Planning Commission Actions at Its Meeting on December 12, 1990:
4.3a Review and Modification of the Conditional Use Permit, Lands
of St. Nicholas School, 12816 El Monte Avenue
Tryon questioned the condition that stated that the use of lighting shall be
limited to times when faculty and staff are present and wondered if it
should be changed to allowing the lights to be on until 11 or 12 at night in
case a teacher had to return the school. The Planning Director noted that
they only had about 12 special events a year and Casey commented that the
school did not want the lights on all the time. Planning Commissioner
Comiso noted that this issue would be discussed again in 1992 in
conjunction with the Clausen subdivision.
Hubbard questioned the condition related to the public address system and
whether there should be a phrase included stipulating no annoyance to
the neighbors. It was pointed out that this condition had been in place for
a long time and there had been no problems. Council could review a
conditional use permit at any time there was a perceived nuisance.
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`r MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Hubbard
and passed by the following roll call vote to concur with the review and
modification of the conditional use permit for Lands of St. Nicholas
School, 12816 El Monte Avenue.
AYES: Mayor Siegel and Councilmembers Casey, Hubbard and Tryon
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Johnson
4.7 Request from Bullis School for Financial Support of Pay Phone
Council had received a request from the PTA at Bullis/Purissima School that the
Town pay the $36 monthly fee for a pay phone at Bullis and the school would pay
the $240 installation charge. The request stated their belief that a pay phone was
very important for the safety of the children in cases of emergency or being lost.
Casey and Hubbard stated that they thought it was very important to have a pay
phone at Bullis and it was not enough that there was one at Town Hall. Tryon
noted that there could be problems with pay phones on premises such as the one
that had been removed from the church parking lot on Magdalena.
MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND: Tryon moved that the PTA be
11.0 thanked for their letter and that a counter offer be made the Town would pay the
$240 installation fee and the School District would pay the monthly charges.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the
School District regarding the installation of a phone booth at Bullis and sharing the
costs between the School District and the Town and to report back to the City
Council.
5. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Planning Commissioner Comiso requested that the Commission receive copies of
the draft Council Meeting minutes. Council agreed that this should be done and
that they also should receive copies of the draft Planning Commission minutes.
Mr. Wes Henderson, representing the Los Altos Hills Little League, presented a
plaque to Town crewmember, Mike Rippey, for his outstanding extra efforts in
getting the little league fields ready for the 1990 season. Much of the work was done
on his own time and he helped make the 1990 season a great one.
Mr. John Sims, 10700 Magdalena, addressed the Council concerning the roadwork
on Magdalena and what he considered a hazardous situation. As a result of the
work done there was a 2 1/2' deep ditch, 600' long which was a serious safety hazard,
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especially at night and which had disrupted mail service for the last ten days. Mr.
`r Sims recommended burying the drainage pipe and reevaluating the project.
Council agreed that this issue would be agendized for the January 8th meeting with
the Roads and Drainage Committee being asked for their input. Casey also asked
why the neighbors were not notified of such projects being done by the Town. A
similar situation had been the tree planting on Altamont.
Mr. Jim Reed, 10779 Magdalena, stated that as a result of this project his property
would experience a lot more drainage.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Request for approval of a negative declaration and tentative map
for a lot consolidation subdivision, Lands of Micko, Kingsley Avenue
The Planning Director's staff report dated 12/19/90 noted that this was a request
to assemble ten small existing lots into one lot of less than one acre. The
original lots were created in 1913 and the land was flat. The Planning
Commission recommended denial of this request based on their inability
to make the findings for the necessary conditional exceptions.
{, Mr. Micko, applicant, addressed the Council concerning his proposed project.
He noted that he had been a resident of the Town from 1974 to 1987 and he
was a strong supporter of the one-acre minimum zoning. Mr. Micko
commented on the maximum development areas of the lots, the building
site circles, the view corridors and an incentive plan by deed restriction for
any present or future owners regarding development and the purchase of
additional lots. Mr. Micko believed it was a good project and comments
from both agencies and staff had been favorable. He asked Council to
grant the conditional exceptions but if they had any questions or needed
more information, he encouraged them to continue this item and visit
the site themselves. Mr. Micko also noted that the property was in escrow
pending approval of the lot consolidation.
Mr. Albert Henley, 26131 Taaffe Road, stated his belief this consolidation could
be granted. The system allowed for special circumstances. He commented
on the reasons behind the incorporation of the Town and believed he
understood what these were as he was an original founder of the Town.
The purpose of incorporation was not to keep people out who really
wanted to live in the Town but rather to retain local rules rather than
being regulated by the County. Mr. Henley commented that Mr. Micko
had presented a good plan to the Council; he had worked within the Code
and he had earned the Council's support. This was a unique situation.
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Mr. Aaron Fink, 26157 Altadena Drive, urged Council to reject this lot
consolidation proposal as it would go against the General Plan and was an
abuse of discretionary power. The issue was compliance with the Code of
the Town. He listed four objections he had to the project: it was not in
conformance with the findings of the de la Raza court case of 1974; a
conditional exception should be exceptional; the Planning Commission
denied this request; and the hardship to owner had not been established.
Mr. William Helson, 26160 Rancho Manuella, noted that he had moved to the
Town twelve years ago and was a supporter of its rural nature. He was
against the Micko proposal as it provided for the development of
substandard lots.
Mr. Lincoln Westcott, 26140 Rancho Manuella, asked about secondary
dwellings and was advised that they were not a part of the application as
the property was less than one acre.
Johnson stated that the intent of this application was to take several
substandard lots and create a substandard lot. If this were granted it would
be the end of one-acre zoning. He appealed to the Council to protect the
one-acre zoning. Casey also upheld the one-acre zoning but she believed
this application was in line with the zoning ordinance and the rural
atmosphere of the Town. Casey further supported the restrictions
imposed on the size of the homes as proposed by the applicant. She
believed the system allowed for special circumstances and this was not
precedent setting but rather a unique situation. Hubbard noted it was a
philosophical question. Was it better to consolidate two smaller sub-
standard lots into a larger sub-standard lot when a certain amount of
development was possible on each of the smaller lots? Tryon stated she
was impressed with Mr. Micko's presentation and Mr. Henley's
comments. She too believed in a common sense approach but did not
recall ever creating a lot less than one acre. She could not look at the
individual but rather than the land and could not vote favorably for the
creation of a lot less than one acre. Siegel concurred with Tryon's
comments.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Siegel
and passed unanimously to approve the negative environmental
declaration for Lands of Micko.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Tryon
and passed unanimously to deny the conditional exceptions and therefore
the lot consolidation tentative map for Lands of Micko, Kingsley Way.
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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Designation of Town Arborist
Council had before them the Director of Public Works' recommendation that
Richard Huntington of Mayne Tree Expert Company be named as the
Town's arborist.
Tryon asked how many other arborists had been contacted and the Director of
Public Works responded that Mayne Tree Expert Company was the only
one as it was a very limited marketplace. Tryon stated that she believed at
least three people should be contacted. Johnson also commented that he
did not think the Town should be used for advertising purposes with the
person selected.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Hubbard
and passed by the following roll call vote to continue this item to the
1/8/91 meeting and to direct the Director of Public Works to contact others
who might be interested and ask them to submit proposals.
AYES: Mayor Pro Tern Hubbard and Councilmembers Johnson and
Tryon
NOES: Mayor Siegel and Councilmember Casey
7.2 Playing Field Maintenance
Council had before them the City Manager's staff report dated 12/19/90 which
included recommended principles of agreement between the Town and
the Little League and the recommendation that the Town enter into an
agreement with the Little League based on these principles. He also noted
that staff had been working closely with Fred Pilster and Wes Henderson
of the Little League on a contract for maintenance of the Little League
Fields and the bid from Colony Landscape was being recommended for
approval. Under the proposed arrangement the League would contract
with Colony on a cost-sharing basis with the Town and the League would
bear full contractual and supervisory responsibilities with Colony and the
Town would contribute a fair share of the incurred expenses.
Mr. Wes Henderson, representing the Little League, commented on the
importance of sharing budget information and needs between the Town
and the Little League. He also commented on the important issues of
water and repair to fences and one-time expenses such as the changes
4 made to the infield.
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Hubbard suggested adding the Town to the hold harmless agreement section of
ihr the proposed contract with Colony Landscape and Siegel thought the
Town should be the contracting authority and he also wanted to be sure
that the Little League Board had approved this contract.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Johnson
and passed unanimously to approve the principles of agreement
establishing a cost-sharing relationship with the Little League for the
maintenance of the Town's playing fields as outlined in the City
Manager's 12/19/90 staff report and to authorize the City Manager to enter
into an agreement with the Los Altos Hills Little League based on the
approved principles.
It was also noted that a complete report concerning the Little League would be
brought back to the Council in June.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To move items 8.4, 8.5 and 9.1 forward on the
agenda.
7.3 Lands of Bellucci - Request to Relocate Bridge over Adobe Creek
Mr. Bellucci, applicant, explained to the Council his reasons for wanting to
relocate the bridge over Adobe Creek. In part, he cited an invasion of the
(111W residents' privacy where the bridge is presently going to be located.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Hubbard
and passed unanimously to agree in concept to moving the bridge and
ingress/egress easement to the location requested by Mr. Bellucci, subject
to the understandings outlined in the 12/19/90 staff report prepared by the
Director of Public Works on this subject (on file at Town Hall).
7.4 Request from Mr. McGowen that Council Revoke the Conservation
Easement on Lands of Eshner, Altamont Road
Mr. Richard McGowen, attorney representing the Eshner Estate, asked Council
to make the decision whether or not there was a conservation easement
on the Lands of Eshner. He referred to the history of the land noting that
in 1971 there was a three lot subdivision and a conservation easement was
put in place to preserve the view of the Eshners. This dedication was
rejected by the Town as stated on the Clerk's Certificate. In 1989 there was
a subdivision of parcel four into six lots and a revocation of the
conservation easement was filed based on the fact that the Town had
earlier rejected it. Mr. McGowen stated this was an issue of substantial
property rights and of concern to several charitable concerns.
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The Director of Public Works stated that at one time the Town routinely
rejected offers of dedication.
The City Attorney referred to sections of the Government Code and the Civil
Code. There were two options open to Mr. McGowen. He could file for
vacation proceedings of the conservation easement or he could request
that the final map be amended to remove this condition. The ordinance
enabling modification of final maps was on tonight's agenda and if
approved would be effective in 30 days. She further noted that the Clerk's
Certificate did not refer to the conservation easement.
Mr. McGowen stated that he did not think the options raised by the City
Attorney addressed the issue.
Mr. Ron Chalmers, Director of Development - Children' Hospital at Stanford,
noted that they had been advised that one day Julie Eshner's estate would
benefit the hospital. Timeliness was an issue as the hospital as well as
other charitable beneficiaries were all in need.
Mr. Hal Palmer, representing University National Bank and Trust Company,
noted that they had entered into an agreement two years ago for the
development of part of the land. They would like to see the issue resolved
and if the conservation easement is in place they will terminate the
contract.
Mr. James Jackson, attorney, stated that the contract under discussion was based
on a certain number of lots.
Casey suggested continuing this matter to the January 8th meeting as there was
disagreement between the attorneys and more time was needed to resolve
certain issues. She also suggested holding the vacation of easement public
hearing at the same time. Siegel referred to the City Attorney's comments
and noted that the conservation easement had been a condition imposed
by the Town for the Jules Eshner subdivision in 1971. Tryon and Johnson
supported the City Attorney's comments.
Council agreed that Mr. McGowen could file for vacation of conservation
easement proceedings if he wished without relinquishing his belief that
the conservation easement had been revoked.
7.5 Byrne Preserve Pathways Improvements
Council had received a detailed set of recommendations regarding
improvements to Byrne Preserve from the Pathways, Recreation and
Parks Committee. A staff report had also been prepared by the City
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Manager which noted that Council had approved a capital project
�r appropriating $10,000 for fence repairs. The report listed several efforts to
be undertaken for fence repair and also noted the related tasks of a second
year of pathway clearing and repairs by the San Jose Conservation Corps
and a first year effort to kill star thistle within Byrne Preserve. Staff
believed that the fence repairs and additional tasks listed in the staff report
could be accomplished with available funding.
Mrs. Dot Schreiner, Chairman - Pathways, Recreation and Parks Committee,
noted that the Altamont posts were sixteen years old and needed replacing
and the fence at Westwind and the Preserve on the easterly side needed to
be replaced. Of the two projects, the fence was a higher priority.
Mr. Philip Dauber, 27930 Roble Alto, commented that what was really being
discussed was the preservation of a horse pasture; a park does not need a
fence. He believed if a fence was put around the preserve it should be paid
for by the people who graze their horses there.
Mr. Bob Stutz, 25310 Elena Road, noted that the horses had originally been put.
in the Preserve to reduce the fire hazard. He also commented that some of
the posts on Altamont were in good condition and if the posts were
dipped they would last for fifteen years.
Tryon asked that the Town continue to plant seedlings at the Preserve and also
continue to support Byrne Preserve.
The Director of Public Works reported that Jim Stout would be working on
eradicating star thistle in the Preserve the end of January. An additional
alternative was to have the conservation corps pull it by hand and in the
meantime fence off the really bad section of the Preserve as the star thistle
was dangerous to the horses.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct staff to use the $10,000 capital project for
fence materials and/or labor at the discretion of the Pathways, Recreation
and Parks Committee and staff and to replace additional posts as needed.
7.6 Town Logo
Casey stated her concerns and surprise at the proposed Town logo before them.
She believed it should be a Council-directed project and a sub-committee
of the Council should be appointed to work on it within a firmly
established budget. Casey expressed serious concerns about the cost, noting
that$2,500 had already been spent with a total of $5,000 projected for the
project. There were other items with a higher priority to spend money on.
Johnson stated that the old letterhead had been very difficult to read but
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noted that the letterhead now in use was clearer. He believed the
proposed logo might be even better for future use. Tryon noted that the
City Manager had been directed to upgrade the image of the Town and it
was dear that the City Council had directed the City Manager to work on a
new logo. She believed the image of the Town was important and it was
time to move forward. Tryon also asked that input be received from the
public on proposed logos. Hubbard asked what the future costs of this
project would be .
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To continue this item to the 1/8/91 meeting; to
display the logos for public comment; and to determine future costs
involved in getting materials such as letterhead camera ready.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Tryon
and passed unanimously to go past the 11:30 p.m. hour of adjournment.
7.7 Ordinance Enabling Modification of Final Map (Second Reading)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Tryon
and passed unanimously to waive further reading of ordinance.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Siegel
and passed unanimously to adopt Ordinance #343 amending Title 9 of the
Los Altos Hills Municipal Code by adding a section regarding modification
of final maps.
Tryon expressed some concerns about this ordinance and believed this Council
and future Councils should be judicious in its application but she
supported its adoption because she believed there were occasions when it
was the right thing to do.
Mr. Pierce, 14380 Manuella, thanked the Council for their action regarding the
adoption of this ordinance.
7.8 Health Plans
Council referred to the City Manager's staff report dated 12/19/90 which
addressed the methods available to the Town to save costs by reducing the
level of health care benefits. In part, the alternatives were: limit the
available health plans to those that are cost competitive; pay for no more
than one-half of dependent care coverage for those employees having
spouses that also are covered by health insurance; limit the increase in
annual Town-paid contributions to a certain percentage, based on
increases in some standard index; and pay the full share of employee costs,
4111,9 but pay only a percentage of dependent costs.
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`r Councilmembers discussed the costs to the Town of presently offering all
health plans offered under the PERS health benefits program to employees
and the various alternatives available to reduce these costs. They also
discussed cost of living, benefits for retired employees and Casey
commented that dependent coverage was less expensive if an employee
got it on their own.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To reduce the health plan coverage provided by the
Town to Lifeguard, Kaiser and Take Care, said changes to go into effect July
1,1991.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Hubbard
and passed by the following roll call vote to direct that the Town continue
to pay the full cost for employees and for the employees to contribute 25%
of the dependent care, said action to be effective 8/1/91
AYES: Mayor Siegel and Councilmembers Casey, Hubbard and Johnson
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Tryon
It was further agreed that staff would report back at a later date on benefits for
retired employees and that the issue of cafeteria style health plans would
be agendized for a future meeting.
7.9 Council Direction to Staff Allowing the Planning Director to Require
Models or Photo Montages for Development on Sensitive Lots
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To continue this item to the 1/8/91 Council
Meeting.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Stop Signs at Manuela and West Fremont Road
Council had received a request from Mr. Henry, who lived at Manuela and
Fremont Road, regarding the stop signs in front of his home. Mr. Henry
stated that very few of the children used the Manuela/Fremont
crosswalks; many vehicles did not stop at the stop sign; and he believed
the stop signs which were in place had created a more dangerous situation
than existed before.
Mr. Henry was not present and Casey asked if he had been notified of the
meeting. The City Clerk noted that Mr. Henry had been sent a copy of the
agenda and the staff report.
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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Siegel
and passed unaimously to acknowledge the request from Mr. Henry but to
not change the stop sign arrangement at Manuela and Fremont.
8.2 Removal of Underground Storage Tank — Appropriation of Funds
and Award of Contract
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Hubbard
and passed unanimously to award a contract to PETROTEK for the
removal of the underground storage tanks in the amount of $12,140; reject
all other bids; and appropriate $14,500 from unallocated reserves for
removal, permits and contingency.
8.3 Modification of El Monte Road/Foothill College Intersection
Council had before them the Director of Public Works recommendation that
they approve the conceptual plans for the modification of the intersection
of Foothill College and El Monte Road and authorize the City Engineer to
provide engineering drawings for the improvements. The Director of
Public Works further commented that this was a problem intersection and
was a constant source of accidents.
Siegel stated that he thought this was an ideal solution for the college but he
believed all parts of the El Monte Project should be combined, including
drainage, the road itself, etc. He did not believe the Town should pay
these design costs. Tryon did not believe there was adequate traffic
information and noted that there had not been a representative from the
Town on the group studying this issue. She further suggested that the
college be given a stop sign and not a light.
Council took no action on this item.
8.4 Lands of Bellucci - Request to Relocate Bridge over Adobe Creek
This item was discussed earlier in the meeting.
8.5 Request from Mr. McGowen that Council Revoke the Conservation
Easement on Lands of Eshner, Altamont Road
This item was discussed earlier in the meeting.
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9. REPORTS FROM COMM111I:ES, SUB-COMMITTEES, AND
COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES
9.1 Byrne Preserve Pathways Improvements
This item was discussed earlier in the meeting.
10. STAFF REPORTS
10.1 City Manager
10.1.1 Recycling
The City Manager reported that during the month of October the residents of
the Town had recycled over 50% of their total solid waste stream. Council
suggested sending out a press release on this outstanding achievement to
all interested parties.
10.1.2 Dead Tree on Ravensbury
Casey asked staff to take care of the dead tree on Ravensbury.
10.2 City Attorney
10.3 City Clerk
10.3a Report on Council Correspondence dated 12/11/90
11. COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
11.1 Memos and phone calls from Councilmember Casey requesting discussion
of the following items:
11.1.1 Council Appeal Process
Casey raised the issue of the Council appeal process and Tryon commented on
the original process whereby Planning Commission decisions were placed
on the Council's consent calendar. If there were any questions, an item
could be appealed. Presently in addition to certain issues which were
listed on the Council's agenda, a report from the Commission was also
provided on recent Commission actions.
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11.1.2 Altamont Tree Planting Project
Casey asked that this matter be reagendized and the neighbors be notified. The
Mayor stated that the issue had been discussed at a Council meeting at
which Casey had not been present and the neighbors were there. He noted
that the trees were going to be moved and he suggested waiting until they
were moved and then notifying the neighbors to see if anyone had any
comments.
11.1.3 Fence Ordinance
Casey discussed the establishment of a a sub-committee of the Council to
review the fence ordinance. Tryon suggested that the matter be brought to
the Planning Commission on the 9th and ask if they were interested in
establishing a joint sub-committee of the Council and the Commission.
Hubbard believed that in view of several other issues facing the Town,
this had a low priority and Siegel suggested keeping the ordinance the way
it was.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Tryon
and passed by the following roll call vote to state that Council had no
objection to the Planning Commission reviewing the fence ordinance
either as a sub-committee or as the full Commission, noting that staff time
was not available for this study.
AYES: Mayor Pro Tern Hubbard and Councilmembers Casey, Johnson
and Tryon
NOES: Mayor Siegel
11.1.4 Discussion of Town's liability of site inspections
Council discussed placing a disclosure on building permits and also
recommending that owners consider course of construction insurance. It
was agreed the City Manager would draft a building inspection advisory
note and liabilities.
11.1.5 Process to obtain resident's input on major Council
policies
It was agreed this issue would be discussed at the Joint Meeting of the City
Council and Planning Commission scheduled for January 30, 1991.
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11.1.6 The approval process of the Hau residence - evaluation
from Town's perspective, neighbors, and the applicant
Casey asked that this item be put on the agenda for a discussion of whether or
not everyone agreed with the process and comments on whether it could
be improved.
11.1.7 Discussion of appropriate and inappropriate behavior and
self-initiated actions of committee chair persons and members
of Town appointed committees.
Casey raised this issue because she had been advised that a member of one of
the Town's committees cut down trees on a resident's property on
Thanksgiving Day because they were hanging over a pathway. She did not
believe this was appropriate behavior.
Dot Schreiner, Chairman - Pathways, Recreation and Parks Committee, noted
that the committeemember involved denied taking these steps and she
asked Casey for a written complaint as their committee would like to
address several issues that were involved in this matter.
Tryon stated that she believed more facts were needed and the person involved
tline should be present. The issue of parking on paths also needed to be
addressed and it was a problem without signs and yet the Town did not
favor a lot of signs.
It was agreed that a draft policy would be prepared and that the Mayor would
send a letter to Committee Chairmen.
Mr. Bob Stutz, 25310 Elena, commented that horsemen often trim back trees
which are growing over paths as they are riding along.
11.1.8 Future CDBG Housing Funding for the Town
It was agreed this issue would be agendized for the 1/8/91 Council Meeting.
11.1.9 County Booking Fees
This item was deleted from the agenda.
11.2 BayVision 2020 Commission Report
Tryon asked that this report be agendized as it had a potential impact on the
tar Town.
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Ite 11.3 Congestion Management Agency
Tryon noted that the Congestion Management Agency's meetings conflicted
with the Town's Council Meetings and they also conflicted with the cities
of Saratoga and Morgan Hill. She believed these meetings were quite
important and an attempt should be made to find a date which did not
conflict with other meetings. It was agreed a letter would be sent
expressing these concerns.
11.4 Eagle Scout Commendation
Siegel stated that he had been present at the Eagle Scout ceremony for Sidart
Ajoy Deb on 12/17/90 and it was agreed a letter would be sent from the
Town commending Mr. Deb for his accomplishments.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the meeting adjourned
at 12:45 a.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 1991 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd, City Clerk
The minutes of the 12/19/90 Regular City Council Meeting were approved at
the 1/8/91 Regular Meeting.
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