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CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills , California
Wednesday, May 18, 1988
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Mayor Tryon called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at
7: 20 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall .
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To make the following changes in the agenda: Item
J. 1 .a) - Recommendation from the Safety Committee concerning stop
signs at Arastradero and Purissima moved forward to Item H. 9 under Old
Business; the reorganization of the Council to take place before
appointments to committees and Item H.4 - consideration of change in
municipal election date - will be discussed prior to Council
reorganization.
A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Tryon and Councilmembers Casey, Johnson, Siegel
and van Tamelen
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager George Scarborough, City Attorney Frank
Gillio, Director of Public Works Bill Ekern, Planning
Director Sally Zeff and City Clerk Pat Dowd
Planning
Comm: Edward Emling
Press : Carolyne Zinko, Los Altos Town Crier; Steve Gregory,
Peninsula Times Tribune and De Tran, San Jose Mercury
B. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE IN MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATE:
Tryon commented on the earlier Council action in December of 1987 at
which time they directed the City Attorney to provide an outline of
the procedure involved in changing the election date to November of
odd-numbered years and to prepare the required documents for
discussion in March of 1988 . Tryon also noted the report she had
prepared for the Mayors Conference which listed elections held in
November of odd-numbered years , November of even-numbered years, April
of even-numbered years and June of even-numbered years.
[ B. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE IN MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATE:
Casey favored the June even option, stating that she believed this
election would result in a high voter turnout and also noting that she
felt the Town' s election would get lost in November elections. Johnson
and Tryon favored November even commenting on the high voter turnout
at these elections . Tryon also commented that if the Town held their
election in November odd years it could be very confusing with the
City of Los Altos ' election. Siegel and van Tamelen supported November
odd noting that several of the cities around the Town had their
elections at this time and they felt it would also result in a high
voter turnout.
Joyce Clarke, 12544 Corbetta Lane, commented that the Council should
change the election date to whichever election had the maximum voter
turnout.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Siegel
and passed by the following roll call vote to move the Town' s general
municipal election date from April even-numbered years to November
odd-numbered years.
AYES: Councilmembers Casey, Siegel and van Tamelen
NOES: Mayor Tryon and Councilmember Johnson
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To agendize introduction of the ordinance
41110, changing the Town ' s election date for the next Council meeting.
C. REORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL:
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Siegel and
passed by the following roll call vote to re-appoint Tryon as Mayor
for a term ending at the first Council Meeting in September, 1988.
AYES : Councilmembers Casey, Johnson, Siegel and van Tamelen
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Tryon
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel , seconded by Casey and
passed unanimously to vacate the office of Mayor Pro Tem.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Siegel
and passed unanimously to appoint Bob Johnson as Mayor Pro Tem for a
term ending the first Council Meeting in September, 1988.
D. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND SAFETY COMMITTEES:
Council had before them two applications for the Safety Committee (Mr.
O.D. Peterson and Mr . Rob Hamilton) and four applications for the
Community Relations Committee (Joan Earnest, Karen Johnson-Brilliott,
Virginia Summit and Susan Bartlett) .
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D. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND SAFETY COMMITTEES:
O.D. Peterson, 10311 Magdalena; Rob Hamilton, 26480 St. Francis; Joan
Earnest, 12769 Dianne Drive; Virginia Summit, 13390 Lenox Way; and
Susan Bartlett, 26020 Elena, each addressed the Council stating their
interest in the Town and their willingness to become involved in their
community.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Siegel and
passed unanimously to appoint Mr. O.D. Peterson to the Safety
Committee for a term of two years .
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by van Tamelen
and passed unanimously to appoint Joan Earnest, Virginia Summit and
Susan Bartlett to the Community Relations Committee each for two year
terms.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item Removed: Approval of Minutes : 4/20/88 and 5/4/88 (Tryon)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel , seconded by van Tamelen
and passed unanimously to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar,
specifically:
1 . Approval of Minutes: April 19 , 1988 (Adjourned Regular Meeting)
2 . Approval of Warrants: $43, 689 .82
3 . Resolutions for Adoption:
a) Resolution #49-88 declaring the intention of said Town to
vacate and abandon a portion of a certain street under the
provisions of the ' Public Streets, Highways and Service
Easements Vacation Law' , Section 8300 , et seq. , of the
Streets and Highways Code of California (Three Forks Lane)
4 . Certificates of Appreciation: Jim DiBernardo, Doni Hubbard, Robert
Johnson and Paula Machicao
5. Actions of the Planning Commission: approved the following:
a) LANDS OF MUELLER, FILE CUP #9-88, 27862 Via Corita Way,
conditional use permit for an attached 196 square foot
second unit
Item Removed:
1 . Approval of Minutes : April 20, 1988 and May 4 , 1988
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E. CONSENT CALENDAR: (continued) :
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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel , seconded by van Tamelen
and passed unanimously to approve the minutes of the 4/20/88 Council
Meeting with the following correction on page 7, last paragraph should
read: 'The Safety Committee, at their 3/24/88 meeting, determined that
a stop sign was necessary on Summerhill because of the possibility of
Summerhill becoming a through street from Magdalena to El Monte. ' and
to approve the minutes of the 5/4/88 Council Meeting with the
following correction on page 12, Item J. 7, change ' upgrading services '
to ' a special transportation project ' .
F. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR:
Betsy Leight, 14200 Sholes Court, reported to the Council that her
neighbors had drilled a well on their property very close to her
property line and she was requesting that all work be stopped on this
project pending an environmental impact study being performed. She was
very concerned about the location of the well and lower water levels.
Bill Ekern noted that the Santa Clara Valley Water District issued
permits for wells and the Town had no fixed policy on this issue. It
was agreed staff would prepare a report on this matter and Mrs. Leight
would be contacted when the report was completed.
Mr. Chris Rudnicki, representing the AT&T Fourman Cycling Challenge ,
Q thanked the Council for approving the use of certain Town streets for
the Bicycling Event scheduled for Sunday, May 22 to support the
Special Olympics. After careful consideration, however, they had
changed the course of the event for safety reasons and would not be
going through the Town afterall . On behalf of the Special Olympics ,
Mr. Rudnicki expressed their appreciation for the Council ' s support
and cooperation.
G. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Planning Commissioner Emling reported that the following items were
discussed at the 5/11/88 Commission Meeting: 1) Lands of Mueller,
conditional use permit approved (on Consent Calendar) and 2) Lands of
Frias, 28333 Christophers Lane, new house approved. Commissioner
Emling noted that an appeal of this decision was being filed with the
Town and the matter would go before the Council for a public hearing.
He urged the Council to visit the property prior to the hearing. It
was the Commission' s opinion that the proposed house was appropriate
for the lot. The Planning Commission also held a study session on
zoning ordinance amendments .
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. LANDS OF OSHIMA, FILE TM #1-88 , 25891 Fremont Road, request for
approval of negative declaration and tentative map for a two lot
subdivision - Resolution # approving tentative parcel map of
Lands of Oshima (continued from last meeting)
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H. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) :
The Planning Director referred to her staff report dated 5/12/88 which
noted that in addition to recommending approval of a negative
declaration and tentative map for the Lands of Oshima, the Planning
Commission also voted 6 to 1 to recommend approval of a conditional
exception for the requested tentative map to allow creation of a lot
which did not have a 160 ' building site circle and to allow dedication
of a 35 ' wide private street, not meeting the 60 ' width requirement
based on the findings stated in the 5/12/88 report (on file at Town
Hall) . Comment was also made on condition #11 of the tentative map
which stated that a restriction shall be recorded that the height of
structures on the Lands of Oshima, Lots 1 and 2 , not exceed 19 feet in
height. A note describing this restriction shall be made on the Final
Map.
Paul Nowack, applicant ' s engineer, stated that they were in general
agreement with the conditions . Of course, they would prefer to have to
comply with the height restrictions imposed on the Town as a whole
rather than be restricted to 19 ' and would hope a compromise between
27 ' and 19 ' could be discussed.
Jim Jorgensen, 26000 Torello Lane; John Rayden, 26011 Torello Lane;
and Bob Rabin, 25980 Alicante each addressed the Council stating why
they favored the height restriction. They emphasized the visual impact
on the neighbors and emphasized that this was a major concern at the
Planning Commission hearing on this property.
Mr. Oshima, applicant, commented that if he had a 19 ' restriction on
the property, architecturally he would have no choice but to build an
ugly house. If the height restriction was imposed, he would withdraw
his application and build his own house which could be 27 ' and which
would be rustic but elegant. It seemed to him that this height
restriction was defeating the purpose of the Town ' s regulations.
Jean Struthers , Planning Commissioner, stated that she had voted
against the height restriction. In her opinion, this particular lot
had six neighbors which also had an impact on the lot under
discussion. Of particular importance in this case was the siting of
the house.
Edward Emling, Planning Commissioner, noted that the concerns
expressed at the Planning Commission meeting related to size of the
lot, non-conforming lots , concern of the neighbors and provisions for
the uniqueness of the lots . Mr. Emling also noted that Mr. Oshima made
no comments at the Planning commission Meeting regarding the 19 '
height restriction.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Moved by Johnson and seconded by Tryon to
raise the height restriction in condition #11 from 19 ' to 23 ' .
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H. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) :
MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Johnson and
failed by the following roll call vote to substitute the previous
motion with the motion to raise the height to 27 ' which in effect
would result in the deletion of condition #11 .
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and Councilmember Casey
NOES: Mayor Tryon and Councilmembers Siegel and van Tamelen
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel , seconded by Tryon and
passed by the following roll call vote to approve a conditional
exception for the Lands of Oshima tentative map to allow creation of a
lot which does not have a 160 ' building site circle and to allow
dedication of a 35 ' wide private street, not meeting the 60 ' width
requirement, based on the findings stated in the 5/12/88 Planning
Director ' s staff report.
AYES: Mayor Tryon and Councilmembers Casey and Johnson
NOES: Councilmembers Siegel and van Tamelen
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Johnson and
passed by the following roll call vote to change the height
restriction in condition #11 from 19 ' to 23 ' .
4111110 AYES: Mayor Tryon and Councilmembers Casey and Johnson
NOES: Councilmembers Siegel and van Tamelen
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Siegel and
passed unanimously to add the phrase ' or bonded ' to the end of
conditions #4 , 7 and 9 .
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by van Tamelen
and passed unanimously to amend condition #10 to read: ' The existing
shed as noted on the tentative map made non-conforming by the lot
lines of this subdivision is to be removed prior to the recording of
the final map. '
MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND: Moved by van Tamelen to state
that the narrowness of this lot shall not be used as the basis for
granting variances on this lot in the future.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Johnson and
passed by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution #50-88
approving tentative parcel map of Lands of Oshima
AYES: Mayor Tryon and Councilmembers Casey and Johnson
NOES: Councilmembers Siegel and van Tamelen
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H. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) :
2. Resolution # approving two amendments to the Solid Waste
Management Plan for Santa Clara County to add thereto a policy to
review requests to dispose of waste generated outside Santa Clara
County and to designate the recyclery as a facility for municipal
solid waste.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by van Tamelen
and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #51-88 approving two
amendments to the Solid Waste Management Plan for Santa Clara County
to add thereto a policy to review requests to dispose of waste
generated outside Santa Clara County and to designate the recyclery as
a facility for municipal solid waste.
3 . San Antonio Hills (West) Annexation
Matthew Ives , 24040 Spaulding, stated that he was representing a group
that was against the annexation and they were very close to having 50%
of the owners state their opposition. He asked Council what their
policy would be regarding the issue of zoning. It was only fair to
advise the owners of the property prior to the protest hearing as it
would be too late after the hearing.
Edward Seaman, 11519 Arroyo Oaks, presented background information to
the Council on the steps taken toward annexation of this area to the
Town. He reported that a petition had been signed by enough owners in
the area and the petition had been appropriately filed with Town. Mr.
Seaman, in response to certain comments, repeated the wording from the
petition and stated there had been no deception in circulating the
petition.
Shari Emling, 11853 Murietta, commented that if anyone living in the
area under discussion wanted to make any changes to their property,
their hands would be tied. A lot of people were against this
annexation and she suggested this matter should come to the residents
of the Town for a vote in addition to the San Antonio Hills residents .
The Town was already carrying expenses for this project.
Marshall Hunkapiller, 11001 Mora, stated that the number of non-
conforming lots in the area for annexation far exceeded the number of
non-conforming lots in the Town. He asked if an earthquake hit would
they be able to rebuild.
Wes Coughlin, W. Loyola Drive, commented on other concerns such as
police protection. He stressed the need for local representation for
local issues; the Board of Supervisors were not concerned with these
local issues.
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H. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) :
Judy Zurbriggen, 11800 Murietta, asked for clarification of the
process concerning an election on this issue and who would get to vote
on the matter. The City Manager noted that the matter would be voted
on by the owners of the property under discussion. After LAFCO made
their decision a protest hearing would be held and depending on the
number of protests filed, the annexation would take place or an
election would be held or the whole matter would be dropped from
consideration.
Brad Shu, 11730 Magdalena, stated he was not in favor of the proposed
annexation. Would the Town be willing to have two zoning areas? Betty
Waldorf, 11710 Magdalena, stated that she was in favor of the
annexation; it would give them a voice in local government. Wayne
Graham, 11630 Jessica, asked why the rules should be different for the
annexed portion. Why couldn' t common sense prevail? Joan Earnest,
12769 Dianne Drive, asked how many unbuilt lots were in the area under
discussion and could the Council put the issue on a ballot. Luis
Yanez , 26879 Moody Road, stated that it was a Town policy not to
increase the number of non-conforming lots and asked for clarification
of the attorney' s comment that this annexation would not be precedent
setting. Eloise Bowdin, 11055 Mora, stated she was against the
annexation and commented on the issue of police protection. Sandy
Hunkapiller, 11001 Mora, stated that when the petition was circulated
they were led to understand that the petition would result in the
matter being voted on by the owners . She also asked if the Town would
consider lowering the variance application fees for those in the
proposed annexation area. Mr. Kwok, 26837 Purissima, inquired about
the increase in the Town' s population should this area be annexed.
Alma Wood, 12151 Stonebrook, asked if there would be remaining pockets
of County land in the area under discussion.
Each of the Councilmembers stated their opposition to any change in
the Town ' s zoning ordinance and noted that this should be made quite
clear to the owners in the area under discussion for annexation. van
Tamelen also commented that the Town did not start this issue of
annexation; a petition had been filed with the Town from residents in
the area. Tryon stated and Council concurred that if the area were
annexed, it would be subject to the Town ' s ordinances immediately. The
Council would not support any delay for compliance with the
ordinances. Council urged everyone to attend the LAFCO meeting
scheduled for Wednesday, June 8th at 2 : 00 p.m. and to state their
opinions on the annexation at that hearing. The Mayor planned to
attend the LAFCO meeting and would relay the Council ' s comments at
that meeting.
Judith Carico, 25311 O' Keefe Lane, commented that she had not heard of
anyone in the Town being in favor of this annexation. She urged
Council to make a strong statement at the LAFCO Meeting.
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I . OLD BUSINESS:
1. Report on yellow beacon warning lights at Bullis School
The City Manager noted that he and the Mayor had met with residents
and PTA representatives on May 9th. At that meeting the option for a
stop sign at Manuella Road with a request for a crossing guard until
the stop sign was installed was discussed.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To continue this item until the Town had received
the new request from the residents and PTA.
2. Request for fence in conservation easement, 13468 Three Forks Lane,
Lands of Raffin
Council had before them the Director of Public Works ' staff report
dated 5/6/88 which included the recommendation that fences not be
allowed in the conservation easements and the request for one at 13468
Three Forks Lane be denied.
Mr. and Mrs. Raffin, 13468 Three Forks Lane, explained to the Council
that there was a ten foot drop behind their home and all they wanted
to do was protect their children and pets.
41110 MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Johnson and
passed unanimously to approve the request to construct a fencd*in the
conservation easement at 13468 Three Forks 1 7ne, Lands of Raffin.
*as explained to the Council WOWED BY MUNCH. 6/1/88)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Casey to
direct the City Attorney to prepare an encroachment permit for the
Lands of Raffin for approval at the next Council Meeting.
3 . Request for Sewer Reimbursement Agreement - Lands of Cochran
Subdivision, Gerth Lane
The Director of Public Works referred to his staff report dated 5/6/88
which included the request for Council direction regarding the
applicant ' s request for a reimbursement agreement for the construction
of a sanitary sewer. The report included the background that Mr.
Cochran was required to intall a sanitary sewer line along Gerth Lane
as a condition of approval of his subdivision. Staff recommended that
all potential connectors to the constructed line, within the drainage
basin, be included in the reimbursement agreement.
Mr. Andrew Cochran, applicant, stated that he concurred with the staff
report before Council .
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel , seconded by Johnson and
passed unanimously to approve the request from Mr. Cochran for a
reimbursement agreement for the construction of a sanitary sewer with
all the potential connectors to be included in the agreement.
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�+ I . OLD BUSINESS: (continued) :
4 . Consideration of change in Municipal Election Date
This item was discussed at the beginning of the meeting.
5 . Resolution # disposing of redemption fund surplus
Council had before them the City Manager' s recommendation that a
resolution be adopted declaring as surplus the Special Assessment
District Fund listed in Ed Coli ' s memo of 5/4/88 and transferring the
surplus funds to the Town' s General Fund. Once transferred into the
General Fund the funds would then be appropriated into the Los Altos
Sewer Basin Fund.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Johnson
and passed by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution #52-88
disposing of redemption fund surplus
AYES: Mayor Tryon and Councilmembers Casey, Johnson and
van Tamelen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Siegel
6. Request from M. Mohammadian that the Council reconsider an action
taken at the May 4 , 1988 City Council Meeting
Council had before them the City Manager ' s report dated 5/18/88 which
included the recommendation that the Council deny the request from Mr.
Mohammadian that Council reconsider its action taken at the 5/4/88
City Council meeting concerning a cost sharing agreement on the off-
site improvements to O' Keefe Lane between the Town and Mr.
Mohammadian.
Mr. Mohammadian, applicant, distributed a letter dated 5/18/88 to the
Council in which he discussed the reimbursement of off-site
improvements for the O' Keefe Court Subdivision and addressed certain
points made in the City Manager ' s staff report dated 5/18/88. Mr.
Mohammadian explained why he believed he was entitled to be partially
reimbursed and also noted that he believed he was one of the indirect
beneficiaries to this improvement not one of the direct beneficiaries.
In conclusion, Mr. Mohammadian requested that the Council approve the
reimbursement for this off-site improvement.
Council took no action on Mr. Mohammadian' s request to reconsider an
action taken at the 5/4/88 City Council Meeting.
7 . Report on policy concerning authorization for Council participation
in meetings outside Santa Clara County
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I . OLD BUSINESS: (continued) :
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Casey and
passed unanimously to require that all reimbursable non-assigned
meetings will be reported to the Council and all expenditures
exceeding $100 will require pre-approval by the Council .
8 . Approval of letter prepared by Planning Commission to Water
Resources Control Board - Division of Water Rights with regard to
Hale Creek - Neary Quarry
John Vidovich, DeAnza Properties , expressed his concern that this
letter written by the Planning Commission may be interpreted as an
official response by the Town and could delay the entire project. He
agreed with the concept, however, of sending a letter which would
essentially request that the project be expedited.
Dr . Howard Martin, 11666 Dawson Drive, commented that the Planning
Commission was simply asking the State to keep them informed of the
status of the project. Dr. Martin noted that actually the Planning
Commission could have sent the letter without the Council ' s approval .
He stressed the importance of Council being kept informed on all
aspects of this project and referred to background information which
he had distributed to Council . This information which is on file at
Town Hall included the complaint filed with the State Water Resources
Control Board, the response to the complaint and a letter written by
Dr. Martin in answer to this response to the complaint.
Casey commented that a complaint had been filed and the procedures
were now in place to respond to that complaint. van Tamelen stated
that it was an appropriate letter and it was correct action to go to
the proper authorities with such a letter. Johnson thought the letter
was redundant. A complaint had already been filed with the correct
agency. Siegel suggested that the Council could help move the project
along by sending a letter requesting that the Town be kept up-to-date
on all aspects of this project and requesting that this matter be
expedited.
Mrs . Howard Martin, 11666 Dawson Drive, stated that she was not
against the reclamation plan but was quite concerned about the changes
to Hale Creek. In her opinion, time was of the essence.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Casey and
passed by the following roll call vote to ask the Planning Commission
not to send the letter concerning Hale Creek to the State Water
Resources Control Board.
AYES: Mayor Tryon and Councilmembers Casey and Johnson
NOES: Councilmembers Siegel and van Tamelen
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I . OLD BUSINESS : (continued) :
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PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To approve the Council sending a letter to the
State Water Resources Control Board asking that the Town be kept
apprised of the state of the creek and the status of the project and
that the issue be expeditiously handled. It was further agreed the
Mayor would draft such a letter for Council review.
9 . Recommendation from Safety Committee concerning stop signs at
Arastradero and Purissima
The Safety Committee made the following recommendation at their
meeting on 4/28/88: ' From the data now in our possession this
committee believes that a stop sign on Arastradero at Purissima is not
warranted. We recommend that cars at this intersection be counted and
monitored for speeding between the houes of 7 : 00 a.m. and 9 . 00 a.m.
for two consecutive business days . During the same time a count should
be taken of pedestrians , equestrians and bicyclists using the
crossing. When such data is available to us we will be glad to
reconsider the matter if that is the wish of the Council . '
Mrs . Philip Dauber, 27930 Roble Alto, presented statistics which had
been compiled by her husband regarding the traffic patterns during
certain morning and afternoon hours at the intersection of Arastradero
and Purissima. One example was that 269 cars went eastbound between
411, 7 : 45 and 8 : 00 a.m. at an average speed of 45 miles per hour. Mrs.
Dauber stressed that the Town should be quite concerned about the
safety of its residents.
Jed Kaplan, 27950 Roble Alto, stated that he rode his bike to school
when the weather was good and arrived at this intersection about 8 : 30
a.m. every morning. It was practically impossible for him to get
across to the bike lane because of the heavy flow of traffic.
Dot Schreiner, 14301 Saddle Mountain Drive, stated that both as a
resident and a member of the Pathways , Recreation and Parks Committee
she supported the request for stop signs at this intersection. The
traffic off 280 had increased dramatically as had the speeds at which
the cars travelled.
Joyce Clarke, 12544 Corbetta, commented that Page Mill was a real
bottle-neck and she doubted that traffic would go Page Mill as an
option to Arastradero.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To continue this item to the next City Council
meeting to allow Council the opportunity to review the data submitted
by Mrs. Dauber and additional information on the options .
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Tryon
and passed by the following roll call vote to go past the hour of
11: 30 p.m. adjournment.
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4101, I . OLD BUSINESS: (continued) :
AYES: Mayor Tryon and Councilmembers Siegel and van Tamelen
NOES : Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and Councilmember Casey
I . NEW BUSINESS:
1 . Request to hold Los Altos Chamber of Commerce mixer at Heritage
House - July 21, 1988
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Casey
and passed unanimously to authorize the use of Heritage House for a
Los Altos Chamber of Commerce Mixer on July 21 , 1988 .
2 . Request for encroachment permit, Berry Hill Subdivision, Gerard
Development Corporation
PASSED BY CONSENSUS : To continue consideration of this item to the
next Council Meeting.
3 . Request to change MDA Conditions in Lot #12, Matadero Creek Sub-
division, Mr. Jim Viso
Mr. Jim Viso, 28515 Matadero Creek Lane, presented a report to the
Council regarding the new home he was constructing at Matadero Creek.
Mr. Viso was requesting a change in the maximum development area and
modifications to the basement/retaining wall requirements, slope
density and turf block requirements. In addition to a chart and model ,
he also presented to Council a petition signed by his neighbors at
Matadero Creek stating their support of his project.
Mr. Rick Ellinger , Secretary - Matadero Creek Architectural Review
Committee, presented his report to the Council on the committee' s
review of Mr. Viso ' s project. The committee found that the clauses of
the design review principles for the subdivision had been addressed
and further supported the enclosed elevation faced with stone rather
than the exposed support columns .
Due to the lateness of the hour, it was agreed that this matter would
be discussed at an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council on
Wednesday, May 25 , at 9 : 30 a.m.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS : To appoint Bob Johnson to the sub-committee of
the Council regarding the Matadero Creek Subdivision.
4 . Request from the Challenge Team for Drug Prevention for $500
contribution for a two-day conference
PASSED BY CONSENSUS : To continue consideration of this item to the
next Council Meeting.
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41/1110 K. OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Reports from Standing Committees:
a) Recommendation from Safety Committee concerning
stop signs at Arastradero and Purissima
This item was discussed under Old Business.
2 . Reports from Ad Hoc Committees:
L. STAFF REPORTS:
1. City Manager:
a) Housing Element - Comments from Department of
Housing and Community Development
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To continue consideration of this item to the
next Council Meeting.
2. City Attorney:
3 . City Clerk: Report on Council Correspondence dated 5/13/88
4. Council Business:
a) Assignment of alternate on General Plan Steering
Committee to replace Michael Chiu
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To continue consideration of this item to the
next Council Meeting.
b) Council appointments to committees and outside
agencies
PASSED BY CONSENSUS : To approve the following appointments to
committees and outside agencies :
Community Relations Toni Casey
Environmental Design and Protection Mary van Tamelen
Finance Bob Johnson
Pathways , Recreation and Parks Mary van Tamelen
Roads and Drainage Barbara Tryon
Safety William Siegel
ABAG Mary van Tamelen
CHAC Toni Casey
Emergency Council Barbara Tryon
ICC Bob Johnson
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7 L. STAFF REPORTS: (continued) :
IGC William Siegel
LOCC - Peninsula Division Mary van Tamelen
Transportation Commission Barbara Tryon
SCVWD Northwest Flood Control
Advisory Committee Bill Ekern (staff)
William Siegel (alternate)
Santa Clara Valley Water Commission Bob Johnson
c) Appointments to Joint Awards Committee
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To continue this item to the next Council
meeting.
d) van Tamelen: Foothill Festival of the Arts
van Tamelen noted that on July 10th an ' Evening at the Theatre' was
being planned and everyone was invited to attend this event at the
Performing Arts Festival at Foothill College. The box supper and
performance of ' The Boyfriend ' was being sponsored by the Council and
the Community Relations Committee would be making the arrangements if
Council agreed. An article with the details would also be included in
the next issue of the Town Newsletter.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To authorize the Community Relations Committee to
organize the Evening at the Theatre.
e) Tryon: 'no and low property tax' cities
Tryon commented that she had not yet sent the letters concerning 'no
and low property tax' cities as the legislation was ongoing and the
bills were changing. She would keep Council advised of the status of
this issue.
f) Tryon: Bay Area Bridge Tolls
Tryon commented on the proposals to increase the Bay Area bridge tolls
and the proposed applications for the increased revenues. She noted
and Council agreed that the funds generated by bay and river bridges
should be separated and the increased revenue from bay bridges should
be shared between transit and highway projects to provide a balanced
program.
g) Tryon: Tanner Program
Tryon noted that Council had received a request for financial support
in the amount of $1, 600 to complete the Tanner Program. It was agreed
.�� this matter would be placed on the next Council agenda.
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L. STAFF REPORTS: (continued) :
h) Tryon: Transportation Commission
Tryon reported that discussions regarding the reorganization of the
Transportation Commission were ongoing. She would advise the Council
when any decisions were made.
i) Tryon: Los Altos Town Crier
Tryon introduced Caro]yne Zinko, the new reporter from the Town Crier.
j ) Siegel : Cable TV
It was agreed that the item 'Future Actions Relative to Cable TV'
would be on the next Council agenda.
M. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further new or old business to discuss , the City
Council adjourned to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Wednesday, May
24 , 1988 at 9 : 30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd, City Clerk
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