HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/15/1986 CITY COUNCIL
1411, TGI37 OF ins ALTOS HILIS
26379 Frawunt Road
Ios Altos Hills, California
M NtYISS OFA REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, January 15, 1986
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Mayor Dronkert called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m.
in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.
A. POLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmanters Allison and Fuhrman
Absent: Council:umbers Rydell and van Taurelen
Staff: City Manager George Scarborough, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City
Engineer Michael Enright, City Planner Nancy Lytle and City Clerk
Pat Dowd
Planning
Cr Arthur Iachenb uth
Press: Jon Baker, San Jose Mercury; Mike McDevitt, Ios Altos Town Crier
ihr B. APP0INIMENT TO THE PIANNING COPMISSTON:
Cnmcil had received eight applications for the Planning Camiission. Of the
eight the following seven applicants addressed the Council stating their interest
in serving on the Cacmission and noting that they had the time to devote to this
endeavor: Elizabeth Bertram, Edward ESnling, James Jenson, Marc Kaufman, Betsy
Leight, Leda Patmore and Mary Stutz.
Council noted the importance of this appointment and suggested it would be a
good idea to continue the appointLL,t to the Commission until an Adjourned
Regular Council Meeting on January 29, 1986 at which time Councilmember Rydell
world be present. As Count lmember van Tamelen would not he available until mid-
February, Council determined it was not necessary to wait that length of time to
make the appointment. It was further noted that at the meeting on the 29th,
appointments would be made to the Environmental Design and Protection C<nmittee
and the Safety Committee.
1CTION SEOONDED AND Qom: Moved by Fuhrman, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously by allmad:ers present to defer appointment to the Planning Crnmission
until an Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting on January 29, 1986 at 7:30 p.m.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MDTION SENfIDID AND CARRIED: Moved by Fuhrman, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimarsly by all members present to approve the Consent Calendar, by ifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: December 18, 1986
2. Approval of Warrants: $18,797.12 ( 12/31/85) , $15,008.01 (1/8/86) and
$23,797.20 (1/15/86)
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) :
fir 3. Motions for Adoption:
a) Motion setting.February 5, 1986 as the Public Hearing Date for appeal
of the Site Development's decision - Lands of Nagpal, 28555 Matadero Creek
b) Motion setting February 5, 1986 as the Public Hearing Date for appeal of
the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit for Lands of
Prordremnu, 14975 Page Mill Road
4. Resolutions for Adoption:
a) Resolution #1 setting the time and place of public hearing on an
application for a special land use permit (Lands of Herpick, 28041
Horseshoe Court)
b) Resolution #2 setting the time and place of public hearing on an
application for a special land use permit (Lands of Lewis, Tot #3,
Canario Way)
c) Resolution #3 setting the time and place of public hearing on an
application for a special land use permit (Sands of Gigli, 12321 Gigli Ct.)
d) Resolution #4 setting the tire and place of public hearing on an
application for a sial land use permit (Lands of Rick Bell Builders,
Inc., 27911 Black Mtn. Road)
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e) Resolution #5 accepting a certain pathway and conservation easement
deed (Lands of Robles - 14463 Liddicoat Circle)
f) Resolution #6 accepting a certain pathway and trail easement and con-
servation easement deed (BPS Fomes, Inc., 13468 Three Fork Lane)
g) Resolution #7 acknowledging receipt of an offer by Pas Homes, Inc. to
dedicate a portion of Three Forks Lane and ordering recordation of offer
to dedicate property for public street and road purposes (13468 Three
Fbr( Lane)
h) Resolution #8 establishing no parking signs on Horseshoe Court
D. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR:
Mr. Tim Hilleary, contractor - Edith Avenue Bridge, requested Council to authorize
issuance of a check made payable to him for work done as requested by the City
Engineer. Mr. Hilleary osmiented these funds were necessary so that he mould pay
his subcontractors. Council instructed staff to settle this matter with Mr.
Hilleary.
Judy Duque, Secretary - North County T,ihrary Authority, requested, on behalf of
the Authority, an interest free loan of $1,340 frau the Town in order to begin the
Ins Altos Library's service enhancement.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Mbved by Allison, seconded by Fuhrman and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve an interest free loan of $1,340 to
the North County Library Authority, said loan to be used during the period of
February to July 1986 and to be paid back in February 1988.
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D. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FWDR: (continued)
`r Mr. Robert Stutz, representing the Horsemen' Association, reiterated their
concerns about the closure of the path at Black Mountain and Elena. He stated
that the Tann was obligated to defend its pathway system and he suggested pursuing
legal avenues toward the goal of reopening this path.
The Mayor °ce ented that she would again attempt to discuss this matter with the
neighbors involved and it was further noted that the attorney would prepare a
memorandum on this subject for the first Council meeting in February.
E. REPORT FROM THE PIAN IMG MISSION:
Commissioner Lachenbruch reported that at the 1/8/86 C annission meeting the
following two items were discussed: Lards of Prodretnu, 14975 Page Mill Road,
conditional use permit denied; and antenna ordinance - staff report would be
forthoaning including convents frau the public hearing and new recommendations.
F. SPECIAL ORDERS:
1. Public Hearing:
a) Ordinance # of the City of the Town of Los Altos Hills adopting as
an urgency matter the second extension of Ordinance #292 as previously
extended by Ordinance #295
The Mayor opened the public hearing on the above stated ordinance; there were no
4119 tents from the public on the issue. The City Attorney stated that Council
action on the ordinance before than world require a four/fifths vote. As there
were only three Caumcilmembers present, the City Attorney recommended continuing
this matter to a later meeting.
HYLTON SECOMIDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Fuhnnan and passed
unanimtusly by all members present to waive further reading of Ordinance.
MYTION MADE AND SECONDED: Mbva3 by Allison and seconded by Flutuman to adopt
Ordinance #300 adopting as an urgency matter the seoord extension of Ordinance #292
as previously extended by Ordinance #295.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Futuaren and passed
unanimously by all members present to continue consideration of adoption of
Ordinance #300 to an Adjourned Regular Mccting of the City Council on January 22,
1986 at 7:00 p.m.
2. Fremont Road S-Curve - Project Selection
The City Engineer presented his report dated. 1/9/86 which in part included
project alternates, omstruction ousts, a project schedule, an analysis of
the alternatives and recommendation. (A copy of this report is on file at Tann
Hall.)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Fuhrman and passed
unanimously by all members present to authorize staff to initiate negotiations
46, to acquire the additional right-of-way necessary to construct the project.
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F. SPECIAL ORDERS: Iter 2 - Fremont Read S-Curve (continued) :
Mrs. Judy Zurbriggen, 11800 Marietta Lane, asked if there was a limit on the
financial obligation the loan aa,Id incur without additional public input?
Allison contented that that was the intent of the previous motion; the staff
would be investigating the cost, not purchasing the lard.
Mr. Marc Kaufman, 14100 Donelson, mmiented that Fr-taunt Road was amain PG&E
line to the Town so it would be to everyone's benefit to underground the utility
lines. Mr. Kaufman supported alternates 1 and 2 noting that there were the
following advantages to alternate 1 which might make it worth the additional funds:
thereworld be less wasted space between the roadway and the path and there were
a inter of problems with the current path.
Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Iniad, urged a definite timetable if the S-Curve
Project was undertaken to avoid another situation like the Edith Avenue Bridge
Project and the length of tine it took to be completed.
Mrs. Betty Burrharrd, representative of Bullis School, stated their support of
alternative one for the S-Curve Project and submitted a petition including 66
names supporting alternative 1.
Mrs. Marc Kaufman, 14100 Donelsson, suggested that a professional engineer review
the proposed design of the S- Curve so that it can be determined if indeed this
is really ,.that the Town does want for the S- Curve. The City Manager noted that
a reyurt world be forthcoming at the first meeting in February.
MYPION SEOONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Pullman and passed
unanimously by all hers present to direct the City Attorney to prepare a
contract to retain William Cotton & Associates to perform a subsurface investigation
for the S-Curve Project.
MYTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by F"hnran, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously by all members present to direct staff to investigate the formation
of an Underground n d Utility District for the Project Area.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Ebved by Fuhrman, seconded by Allison and passed by
thefollowing roll call vote to selection alternate 1 as the Fremont Road "S"-
Curve Project, specifically new pathway at the same level as the existing roadway.
Project would require the construction of a single retaining wall that would be up to
about 11 feet high.
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Councihramier Fuhrman
PRESENT: ouncilmanbcr Allison
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fuhrman, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously by all manners present to direct the City Attorney to prepare a
contract to retain Paul Nowacbc & Associates to prepare plans and specifications
for the S-Curve Project.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Request from Mr. William Jarvis regarding improvements on property restricted
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conservation covenant.
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G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Lands of Jarvis (continued) :
The City Manager referred to his lewrt dated 1/10/86 which included background
information on the work which had been done on the Lands of Jarvis and also
noted that the property was incimibered by a conservation covenant.
Mr. William Jarvis, 2055 Old Page Mill Road referred to his letter dated 1/15/86
in:which he explained the work which had been done on his property and why and
which included his requests for approval of a landscaping plan and replacement of
an existing fence. Mr. Jarvis oahmented that he did not want this to be an
adversary type of relationship. When he had obtained the property it was not in
very good shape and he had done certain things to improve that situation.
Mr. Patrick McCaraghan, applicant's attorney, cemented that the covenant on the
property in question was drawn up many years ago and since that time there have
been many changes to the property. He requested sane latitude in interpreting the
covenant toward the goal of preserving the natural scenic beauty of the property.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Nbved by Allison, seconded by Fuhrman and passed
tinanimously by all members present to refer Lands of Jarvis on Gerth lane to the
Site Development Oommittee for a determination of exactly what grading work has
been done; what, if any, material changes have taken place on the property; to
examine these issues specifically in view of the covenant on the property: and to
make their recarne dations on this matter to the Council.
NOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Fuhrman aid passed
unanimously by all members present to refer the landscaping plan for Lands of
f. Jarvis on Gerth Lane to the Site Developrent Camhittee and to direct the mrmittee
to work with the applicant to develop a sensitive restoration plan for the property
and for subsequent approval by the City Council.
NOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Fuhrman and passed
unanimously by all nenbers present to refer Mr. Jarvis' request for a replaceent
fence to the Site Development Cahmittee fora recnmendation.
2. Request from Mr. Bellucci to reactivate his conditional use permit and to
waive filing fee (Adobe Creek - Moody Rad)
The City Manager referred to his 1/7/86 staff report which outlined briefly the
Town's filing fee structure and ieWu,rlalel that the fee for Mr. Bellucci not be
waived as it was appropriate fee to cover the 'lO n's costs.
Mayor Dronkert referred to the minutes of the 6/6/84 Council meeting at which time
the Council had deducted $300 from the $500 filing fee for the conditional use
permit for Adobe Citek Lodge Recreation Club and directed the applicant to submit
a new application. Mayor Dronkert also noted that a letter had been received
from Mr. and Mrs. Ecdward Billing stating their opposition to such a waiver of fees.
MYTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously by all members present to not waive the conditional use permit filing
fees for Lands of Bellucci.
Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Rad, suggested that the following should be filed
with the Tbwn with the conditional use permit application: financial records,
business plan for the plulosed club including who will be running the organization.
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`( G. UNFINISUH9 BUSINESS: (continued) :
11I 3. Participation in the Alameda County Liability Insurance Pool Study
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To authorize staff to participate in Part I of the
Alameda County Liability Insurnace Pool Study.
4. Los Altos Hills' 30th Anniversary
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To declare 1986 as the 30th Anniversary Year of the Term
of Los Altos Hills.
H. ADJOURNMENT:
It was noted that the agenda items not discussed at this meeting would be
scheduled for discussion at an Adjourned Regular Meeting on 1129/86 at 7:30 p.m.
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Ootmcil adjourned
at 11:10 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 1986 at
7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd, City Clerk
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