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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/20/1989 CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, September 20 , 1989 cc: Reel 205, Tr. I , Side I , 001-968 Mayor Casey called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7 : 15 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall . 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Mayor Casey and Councilmembers Johnson, Siegel and Tryon Absent: Councilmember van Tamelen 111, Staff : City Manager Thomas Frutchey, City Attorney Frank Gillio, Public Works Director Bill Ekern, City Planner Ann Jamison and City Clerk Pat Dowd Planning Comm: Stephen Pahl Press: Don Brignolo, San Jose Mercury 2. PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS : Mr. Ron Beach, Director of Finance - City of Mountain View, presented the Mayor with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year 1987-88 . Mr. Beach commended the Town, especially Louise Parmett and Ed Coli, for their efforts and expertise in qualifying for this honor. Only sixty nine cities in California*had received the certificate of achievement and it was indeed a great accomplishment . This award was the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. The Mayor thanked Mr. Beach for this honor and particularly commended Louise Parmett , Town Treasurer, for her contributions to the Town in working toward the attainment of this award. Mrs. Parmett was also congratulated on her recent election as President of the Foster City Charter Chapter of the American Business Womens Association. *over a period of time (PMEDDED BY ODUNCIL 10/4/89) The Mayor welcomed the City Manager ' s parents , Mr. and Mrs . Frutchey, who were present in the Council Chambers . ii. 3. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Commissioner Pahl commented on the report of the 9/13/89 Planning Commission meeting which had been prepared by the Director of Public Works. Mr. Pahl noted that certain of the conditions for the tentative map for Lands of Finn addressed the height limit for three of the lots and the issue of deed restrictions. The recommended conditions were intended to ensure that problems in other subdivisions such as Middle Fork were avoided. Regarding Lands of LoConte, the Commission recommended relocation of the conservation easement . Concerning the Lands of Quattrone, their request for a site development permit for a new residence and pool was approved. As part of the discussion on this project, two slide shows were presented, one by staff and one by the applicant. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: Items Removed: 4.1 (Tryon) , 4 . 4. (City Attorney) , 4.7 (Tryon) , 4. 8 (Johnson) and 4 .12 (Casey) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Tryon and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically: 4 . 2 Approval of Warrants: $ 34, 180.19 (August 31 , 1989) 416, $184, 690. 44 (September 12 , 1989) 4. 3 Monthly Financial Report for July, 1989 4 . 5 Extension of Non-Point Source Discharge Agreement - Resolution #108 4 .6 Declaring Certain Equipment Surplus - Resolution #109 4 . 9 Easement Dedication, Lands of Freeman, 12311 West Sunset Drive - Resolution #110 4 .10 Annual Sewer Repair Project - Resolution #111 4 .11 Annual Storm Drain Repair Project - Resolution #112 4 . 12 Corporation Yard Repair and Reconstruction Project - Resolution #113 Items Removed: 1. Approval of Minutes : September 6 , 1989 [ September 12, 1989 V -2- 9/20/89 stir 4 . CONSENT CALENDAR: (continued) : PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To continue the approval of the 9/6/89 and 9/12/89 minutes to the second meeting in October and to direct the City Clerk to recheck the minutes for accuracy. 2 . Abandonment of Conservation Easement, Lands of LoConte , 28140 Story Hill Lane -- Resolution The City Attorney pointed out that this item was incorrectly placed on the agenda. Rather than be on the Consent Calendar, it should be under public hearings . It was noted that it was correctly noticed as a public hearing. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To change the abandonment of the conservation easement for Lands of LoConte from the Consent Calendar to a public hearing. 3. Encroachment Permit, Lands of Bjorklund, 26498 Ascension Drive Council had before them the 9/20/89 Director of Public Works ' staff report which included the recommendation that the request for an encroachment permit for the construction of a storm drain connection be denied. In part the Director of Public Works stated that each lot should be responsible for its own development. 41101, Mr. Bjorklund, applicant , explained their request for an encroachment permit that would allow the outflow drain pipe from their newly installed sub-drain and downspout collection system to be run below grade to connect directly into the existing city storm sewer inlet . Mr. Bjorklund also commented that he had not received the staff report prior to the meeting and would be agreeable to continuing this item to the next meeting so he could meet with staff to hopefully resolve the issue. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel , seconded by Johnson and passed unanimously by all members present to continue the request for an encrochment permit from Mr. Bjorklund to the next meeting and to suggest the applicant meet with staff to discuss this matter. 4 . Tentative Map Extension, Lands of McCulloch, Stonebrook Avenue/ Via Maria -- Resolution # Council had before them the 9/20/89 Director of Public Works ' staff report which explained the applicant ' s request for a time extension to accommodate the time involved in the phased final map process. The report also suggested that now would be the appropriate time to impose new conditions of the tentative map to address any issues that had not been considered before. Of particular interest might be height of L -3- 9/20/89 41 4 . CONSENT CALENDAR: (continued) : houses on certain lots and impact of specific siting. The staff report also included the recommendation that Council direct the applicant to include in a record deed for all lots associated with the knoll or other hilltop locations a note that states : 'This lot has been determined by the Town of Los Altos Hills to have potential impact on the views of surrounding properties, consequently restrictions relating to height and bulk may be required as conditions of development . Prior to any application for development permits , the property owner must meet with the planning staff of the Town to discuss design concerns . ' In addition to the recommendations in the staff report, Council also considered granting an extension to a certain date and referring this matter to a subcommittee of the Planning Commission for their review. Mr. Russ Carter, applicant , noted that several of the lots already had restrictions on them and commented that he preferred using the statement recommended by the Director of Public Works in his staff report. Mr. Bob Stutz , member - Pathways , Recreation and Parks Committee , asked about the paths and was informed that they would be shown on the final map. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel , seconded by Johnson and passed unanimously by all members present to approve a time extension for the tentative map, Lands of McCulloch, to November 1, 1989 and to request the Planning Commission, at their next meeting, to appoint a subcommittee to review the tentative map conditions and to make a recommendation on any additional conditions to be imposed especially regarding height, siting and ridgeview protection. 5. Corporation Yard Repair and Reconstuction Project - Resolution Casey removed this item just for clarification of what the project involved. The Director of Public Works explained that in part the roof needed repair, new windows and siding were needed and the upstairs needed insulation, sheetrocking and a new heating system. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Johnson and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #113 ordering the performance of certain work (repair and remodeling of corporation yard facilities) L -9- 9/20/89 L 5. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: Mr. David Roos , Hill Way, asked about the status of recycling in the Town and why it was taking so long to get it in place. It was his understanding that the Los Altos Garbage Company was ready to proceed. Staff explained that several options for recycling in the Town were being studied; however, to date the proposals received had not met the needs of the Town. Input had also been requested from residents through the newsletter. Mr. Roos offered to assist in any meetings on the subject. Mrs. Fran Stevenson, 26989 Beaver Lane, also expressed her interest in helping out on the issue of recycling. Mr. Philip Dauber, 27930 Roble Alto, asked that the Sheriff ' s Department be instructed to enforce bicycle regulations . Mrs . Carol Gottlieb, 24290 Summerhill, stated she was representing the Los Altos High School Marching Band and invited the Council to attend a performance on Saturday, October 7 at 5:00 p.m. The performance and dinner would take place at the Mt. View High School . k Mrs . Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, addressed the issue of Iliko charges for Council minutes and agendas. She was advised that the charge had been recently increased from $20/year to $60/year. Mrs . Bertram believed this new charge was exhorbitant. On the issue of CC&Rs (conditions , covenants and restrictions) Mrs . Bertram asked that the Town not approve any CC&Rs which did not allow horses on the subdivision. Council asked staff for a report on this issue. Mrs. Bertram also relayed a message from Teddi Schick. Mrs . Schick asked for an explanation of Councilmember Johnson' s hotel expenses for a recent conference in Monterey. She had been advised that the hotel rate for the conference was $104. 50 per night ; however, Councilmember Johnson had paid $207 . 90 per night . Councilmember Johnson briefly commented on this matter and stated that the reservations for these conferences were made by the City Clerk. *Ile further noted that the City Clerk Mrs . Artemas Ginzton, 28014 Natoma, commented on the consequences of removing the conservation easement on Elena. She wanted Council to be aware that extensive grading was taking place on the Lands of Ghafouri and it was a potentially serious problem. Council asked for a staff report on this issue. Mrs. Judy Carico, Planning Commissioner, addressed the same issue Mrs. Ginzton did and noted that the development on the Lands of Ghafouri had been denied by the Planning Commission but approved by the Council . Mrs. Carico also noted that some time ago pictures had been taken of hilltop houses and they should be at Town Hall . *asked if he had a preference for a hotel in Monterey and he said he would prefer to stay where he had stayed last year. (AMENDED BY COUNCIL 10/4/89) -5- 9/20/89 4111110 4. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: (continued) : Mrs. Shari Emling, 11853 Murietta, asked if the Town was working on ensuring that there would be no more damage to the Town' s conservation easements. She noted that the taxpayers ended up paying and the public should be aware. Mr. Edward Emling, Planning Commissioner , asked for a clarification of policy and referenced the recent slide presentation given by staff on hilltops and ridgelines . Apparently the City Manager had met with two developers to discuss issues related to building in the Town. In Mr. Emling' s opinion it would be better to have a meeting with all of the developers who work in the Town. Mr. Emling asked why the Planning Commission was being left out of the loop and also asked what direction the Council wanted the Planning Commission to take. Mr. Clark Ritchey, 13153 Country Way, asked if the Town was a General Law or Charter City. He was advised the Town was a general law city. 6 . PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6 .1 Abandonment of Conservation Easement , Land of LoConte , 28140 Story Hill Lane - Resolution # isr Council had before them the 9/20/89 staff report from the City Planner which included the recommendation that the abandonment of the conservation easement be approved. The report also included the notation that, as directed by the City Attorney, the Planning Commission considered this issue at their 9/13/89 meeting and determined that said abandonment would be in conformance with the Town' s General Plan. It was noted that one of the conditions of the tentative map for Lands of LoConte stated that the applicant would dedicate an additional conservation/open space easement to replace the easement being removed. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel , seconded by Johnson and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #114 ordering the vacation and abandonment of a portion of a certain open space conservation easement in the Town of Los Altos Hills under the provisions of the 'Public Streets , Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law' (Lands of LoConte) 7 . OLD BUSINESS: 7 . 1 Sun Country Cable Status - Oral Report Lyn Simpson, Sun Country Cable, presented a status report to the Council . She noted that they were halfway through the undergrounding -6- 9/20/89 how 7 . OLD BUSINESS : (continued) : and had six miles of strand in the air. Their contractors had been complimented on their work and the minor disruptions caused by their efforts . Ms . Simpson also commented that a letter with a reply card would be sent, after review by the Town, to those in low density areas and there had been a 24% response to the market survey they had sent out. The problem they were having was the head end issue . Two sites were being pursued, both of which worked and site surveys were being done. The residents would be notified of the outcome. In response to an inquiry from Council , Ms . Simpson stated that the cable would be in place the beginning of 1990. Mrs. Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, suggested that Hidden Villa be considered as a site for the head end and Ms. Simpson responded that it was on their list . 7 .2 Secondary Dwellings - Ordinance # (Second Reading) Tryon briefly commented on the issue of permitted uses and secondary dwellings . MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Siegel and passed unanimously by all members present to waive further reading of ordinance. iir MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Casey and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Ordinance #329 further amending Chapter 1 entitled 'Zoning' of Title 10 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code by amending Sections 10-1.249 defining a structure, 10-1 .601 concerning off-street parking facilities, and 10- 1 .702 defining a secondary dwelling; repealing subsection (k) concerning secondary dwellings, and relettering subsections (1) and (m) respectively, of Section 10-1 .703 thereof . 7 .3 Deleting Requirement for a Semi-Annual Inventory of Supplies - Ordinance # (Second Reading) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel , seconded by Tryon and passed unanimously to waive further reading of ordinance. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel , seconded by Casey and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Ordinance #330 amending Section 2-3. 221 of Chapter 3 of Title 2 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code concerning the duties of the City Manager. 7 .4 Request for Funding by the Los Altos High School Cheerleaders pV -7- 9/20/89 7. OLD BUSINESS: (continued) : 116 Council had received a request from the Los Altos High School Cheerleaders for financial assistance from the Town for their attendance at the Aloha Bowl. Staff reported that the cheerleaders had requested but not received funds from the high school, the school district and the City of Los Altos. The principal of the high school had suggested though that there were other sources of funding and methods of assistance available to the cheerleaders . Candice Dixon, Los Altos High School Cheerleader, commented briefly on their request for financial support from the communities . PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To express the Town' s support and best wishes to the Los Altos High School Cheerleaders but not appropriate any funds at this time. 7 . 5 Council and Commission Correspondence MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Casey and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt the following policy on Council and Commission correspondence and personal contacts with outside agencies: Representing the Town: 41111, 1 . Councilmembers have the authority to represent the Town responsibly on any issue on which the Town has adopted an official position. 2 . Planning Commissioners shall represent the Town only when authorized to do so by the City Council . Correspondence: 1. Incoming: Any incoming correspondence directed to a City Councilmember or Planning Commissioner regarding the Town or Town business shall be copied to all Councilmembers and the City Manager; correspondence directed to a Commissioner shall also be copied to all other Commissioners . Such correspondence, whether directed to a Councilmember or Commissioner' s home or Town Hall , shall be given to the City Clerk for copying and distribution. Items that are considered to not be Town business, and which therefore need not be distributed, include correspondence involving activities of individual Councilmembers or Commissioners as members of outside agencies (such as the Intergovernmental Council) . 2. Outgoing. Any correspondence written by a Councilmember or Commissioner regarding the Town or Town business (which therefore shall be on Town stationery) , or on which the Councilmember or -8- 9/20/89 410 7 . OLD BUSINESS: (continued) : Commissioner uses his or her title, shall be copied to all Councilmembers and the City Manager; correspondence written by a Commissioner shall also be copied to all other Commissioners. Such correspondence, whether directed to a Councilmember ' s home or Town Hall, shall be given to the City Clerk for copying and distribution. Personal Contacts with Outside Agencies Contacts with outside agencies , appearing before outside elected or appointed committees and other groups as well as undertaking face-to- face or phone conversations with individual officials in their elected or appointed capacities. It is important that outside agencies or representatives of those agencies know when they are being given the official position of the Town. Thus , at the beginning of any contact with an outside agency or its representative, elected and appointed officials of the Town shall indicate whether or not they are representing the Town. In any case , they are free to indicate their position with the Town, if they so choose. 8 . NEW BUSINESS : 4111/ 8 . 1 Banning the Use of Steel Jaw Animal Traps - Ordinance (First Reading) Johnson noted that he believed some additional review was needed on the ordinance banning the use of steel jaw animal traps and the City Attorney stated that he would prepare a report. Mrs. Fran Stevenson, 26989 Beaver Lane, stated that she supported the ordinance banning the use of steel jaw animal traps . PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To continue this item to the next Council Meeting. 8.2 Altamont Road Pathway Project Council had before them the 9/20/89 Director of Public Works ' staff report which inlcuded the recommendation that Council authorize an amendment to the 1980 Parkland Grant application for the purpose of improving the Altamont pathway as an integral portion of the Byrne Park Preserve Pathway system. The report further notes that the existing pathway along the road is in general disrepair and the project would include upgrading the path to increase public pedestrian and equestrian access to the Byrne Park Preserve. Siegel suggested including a bicycle path as part of the project. Loy -9- 9/20/89 8 . NEW BUSINESS: (continued) : Mrs. Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, commented that there was a designated bike path across from her property and no one ever used it. Mrs. Shari Emling, 11853 Murietta , reiterated her concerns about safety issues on Moody Road and stated that a bicycle lane was needed all along Moody. Mr. Philip Dauber, member - Pathways , Recreation and Parks Committee, commented that serious bicyclists won' t use designated bicycle paths. For some reason they seem to consider them dangerous . Mrs. Artemas Ginzton, 28014 Natoma Road, stated that bicyclists have as much right to be on a road as drivers of cars. She suggested that public education and marked lanes were needed to improve the situation. Ms . Alicia Seiger, 27087 Old Trace Road, suggested putting shoulders in rather than a path all along the road. Mrs. Fran Stevenson, 26989 Beaver Lane, stated that the most dangerous path was on Elena but at some point in time the money was shifted from that path to Altamont. Mrs. Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, agreed that the State does have laws regarding bicyclists; however, the State also closes certain of its roads to bicyclists. Mrs. Bertram thought the Town should consider doing the same thing. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel , seconded by Johnson and passed unanimously to authorize an amendment to the 1980 Parkland Grant application for the purpose of improving the Altamont pathway as an integral portion of the Byrne Park Preserve Pathway system and to direct staff to study and report on the issue of a bicycle path to be included in the project. 8 . 3 Staffing Structure and Compensation Council had before them the City Manager' s staff report dated 9/18/89 which included background information and an analysis of the Town' s staffing structure and compensation program. (This report is on file at Town Hall . ) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Casey and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the expansion of the receptionist position from three-fifths time to full-time; to approve the recommended special adjustments in compensation for individual classifications and a pay-for-performance incentive compensation program to reward exemplary performance; to appropriate $65, 000 in additional funds in the FY 1989-90 budget to implement the Q above recommendations; and to direct staff to develop proposed changes �y in the personnel rules and regulations reflecting these changes. -10- 9/20/89 ihr 8 . NEW BUSINESS : (continued) : 8 .4 Request for Waiver of Geotechnical Fees , Mr. Brad Lyman, 13770 Wildflower Lane The City Manager reported that Mr. Lyman had withdrawn his request for a waiver of geotechnical fees. However, Mr. Lyman had suggested that the geotechnical review process be reviewed by the Town. In his opinion there was excessive review of projects by Mr. Cotton' s office. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To table the request for waiver of geotechnical fees from Mr. Brad Lyman, 13770 Wildflower Lane. 9 . REPORTS FROM STANDING AND AD HOC COMMITTEES : 9. 1 Environmental Design and Protection Committee Mrs. Terry McDaniel , Chairman - Environmental Design and Protection Committee explained to the Council her request for a task force to be established to work on the Releaf Program (a global program set up to plant and care for trees) . She noted that all members of her committee would be members of the task force but the task force could be quite large to work on this extensive program. Mrs . McDaniel commented that she would like to see all areas of the Town represented on the task force and stated that they would start their program with Town-owned ` property. On other subjects , she commented that the tree ordinance their committee was working on should be ready in about a month and the committee could provide information on the subject of pine blight possibly in the next newsletter. Siegel noted that the item of trees has been budgeted for in the Town' s budget and staff is in the process of purchasing a water truck. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Johnson and passed unanimously by all members present to approve of the establishment of a task force to work on the Releaf Program and to express appreciation to Mrs . McDaniel and her committee for their work on this project . 10.STAFF REPORTS: 10.1 City Manager 10.1 .1 . Agenda Development Process The City Manager presented an outline of the agenda development process. He noted that certain items had to be agendized (for example, public hearings , variances , conditional use permits) and for other items there was a certain amount of latitude. The Mayor and L -11- 9/20/89 10 . STAFF REPORTS: (continued) : Mayor Pro Tem were invited to the agenda meetings which were held the day after the regularly scheduled Council Meetings. At the agenda meetings, a draft agenda was discussed, input was received and staff reports were assigned. A copy of the tentative agenda was delivered to the Town Crier on Friday of the same week for the issue to be delivered the week before the next Council Meeting. On Tuesday of the following week drafts of staff reports were due in the City Manager 's office. *The Friday prior to the Council Meeting, the final agenda was typed, the packets prepared (all packets were to be made available by 3:00 p.m. ) , the mailing done and dial-agenda recorded. Tryon thanked the City Manager for his report and hoped that the present procedure would be followed. 10.1 .2. Westwind Barn Hoe-Down The City Manager reported that the Westwind Barn Hoe-Down had been a great success . 10.1. 3. Code Enforcement Analysis The City Manager reported that the Code Enforcement Analysis would be on the next Council Agenda. 10.2 City Attorney 10. 3 City Clerk 11.COUNCIL BUSINESS : 11.1 Solid Waste Management Plans Council had received a request from Supervisor Dianne McKenna' s office for Council support of an amendment modifying the proposed State legislation regulating solid waste management plans. Siegel commented on this request and recommended that at this time, pending receipt of additional information, Council take no action on this item. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel , seconded by Johnson and passed unanimously by all members present to note, file and table the request from Supervisor Dianne McKenna for Council support of an amendment modifying the proposed State legislation regulating solid waste management plans . 11 .2 Griffin House It was noted that a committee had been formed to discuss the possible preservation of the Griffin House on the Foothill College campus . It was estimated that restoration of the house would cost $2 million and the inquiry was made whether there was any interest in the Town to preserve the house. *The Thursday prior to the Council meeting was the deadline for placarent of iters on the agenda and receipt of all materials. (AMENDED BY COUNCIL. 10/4/89) -12- 9/20/89 it 11 . COUNCIL BUSINESS: (continued) : An inquiry had also been made by van Tamelen regarding the appointment of two Councilmembers to this committee. The procedure was for such appointments to be formally made by the Council and it was agreed to agendize the issue for the second Council meeting in October as van Tamelen would not be present at the next Council meeting. Rosemary Meyerott , Town Historian, noted that flyers on the Griffin House would be sent to all those in the Foothill College District . She also commented that interest had been expressed by a group interested in using the house as a museum. Mrs . Meyerott asked what the Council response would be if the Griffin House were indeed demolished. It was agreed that the City Attorney would prepare a report for the second meeting in October on the issue of the Griffin House with particular reference to the matter of Town regulations and policies as related to school district property. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To continue the discussion of the Griffin House to the second meeting in October and to direct the City Attorney to prepare a report on the issue. 11.3 Disclosure and Noticed Meetings MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Tryon and 4111, passed unanimously by all members present to appoint Bob Johnson and Bill Siegel as a sub-committee of the Council to address the issue of a proposed policy on full disclosure. Comments will be requested from Councilmembers, Planning Commissioner and staff and the sub-committee will bring a recommendation on said policy back to the Council for approval. 11 . 4 Intergovernmental Council (IGC) Status Report Siegel reported that a retreat had been scheduled for October 5 to discuss the issue of land use/transportation management. Regarding the toxics ordinance, it was still being drafted by the attorneys and opposition to it was being voiced by the chlorine industry. Siegel also reported that a request had been received from the Human Relations Commission for approval in concept of a hate crimes ordinance. At this time this was an informational item. He commented that IGC had an ongoing task force on child care and the homeless program. 11. 5 Tryon: Santa Clara Valley Water District Tryon noted that a request had been received from the Water District regarding Town representation on the Northwest Flood Control Zone Advisory Committee. Since they asked for Council action by October 10th, Tryon suggested adding this item to the agenda as an urgency item. -13- 9/20/89 sr 11 . COUNCIL BUSINESS: (continued) : MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Johnson and passed unanimously to add appointments to the Northwest Flood Control Zone Advisory Committee to the agenda as an urgency item. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Johnson and passed unanimously to reappoint Bill Ekern, Director of Public Works , as Representative and William Siegel , Mayor Pro Tem, as Alternate to the Northwest Flood Control Zone Advisory Committee. 11 . 6 Tryon: Intercity Consolidation Task Force Tryon commented on the recommendations of the Intercity Consolidation Task Force as they related to the City Selection Committee. 11 .7 Siegel: Rail Bond Initiative Siegel reported that the rail bond initiative was currently being circulated throughout the State . In a letter from IGC to the Council it was noted that this bill would generate $1 , 990 million for development of intercity, commuter and light rail transit throughout the State. At this time, Siegel commented that this was an informational item. 11 . 8 Casey: Clean Up Days Casey referred to the letter received from Joan Pedersen in which she expressed her concerns about the procedures involved in the Town' s clean up days. These issues would be referred to the Los Altos Garbage Company. 11 . 9 Casey: Letter to Congressman Matsui Casey inquired about the status of the letter to Congressman Matsui concerning H.R. 2265. The Clerk responded that it was in the process of being prepared. 12.ADJOURNMENT: There being no further new or old business to discuss , the City Council adjourned at 9 : 55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Dowd, City Clerk -14- 9/20/89