HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/19/1986 CITY COUNCIL
4111/ TOWN OF IDS ALTOS EDITS
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTE'S OF A ROXIAR MEETING
Wsnesday, March 19, 1986
cc: Reel 176, Tr. I, Side II, 458-end, Tr. II, Side I, 001-486
Mayor Dronkert called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m.
in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. The Mayor call& the meeting to order in honor
of Tracey Cullinan, bright and talented son of Terry and Lee Cullinan of Ins Altos,
and Ted Baer, resident of Los Altos Hills and husband of Carolyn Baer, a political
leader who always sought to make politics decent and credible. Both Mr. Cullinan
and Mr. Baer recently pass& away.
A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmembers Allison, Fuhrman and van Tamelen
Absent: Councilmember Rydell
Staff: City Manager George Scarborough, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City
Engineer Michael Enright, City Planner Nancy Lytle and City Clerk
( Pat Dowd
41110 Planning
tnn: Marc Kaufman
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Itan Removed: B.5 (Dronkert)
NOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fuhrman, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously by all matters present to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar,
specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: March 5, 1986
2. Approval of Warrants: $31,516.79
3. Actions of the Planning Commission: approved the following:
a) LANDS OF KELLY, FILE PM #3-85, 24143 Hillview Road, request for
approval of lot line adjustment
4. Resolutions for Adoption:
a) Resolution #32-86 setting the time and place of public hearing on an
application for a special land use permit (Lands of Roja, 14377
Liddicnat Circle)
b) Resolution #33-86 setting the tine and place of public hearing on an
application for a special land use permit (Lands of South Fork Associates,
13468 Three Forks Lane)
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( B. CONSENT CALENDAR: Iter 4. Resolutions for Adoption (continued) :
c) Resolution #34-86 declaring equipment surplus goods (IBM copier II,
hydrolic compressor, portable generator, paint striper, target
concrete saw and weed mower)
d) Resolution #35-86 approving final parcel map and approving and
authorizing execution of subdivision agreement for the Lands of
Calvo (Elena Road)
e) Resolution #36-86 approving project and authorizing transmittal of
claim (Transportation Development Act finds - Fremont Pead S-Curve)
f) Resolution #37-86 es*ahl ishing no parking signs on La Rena Lane
C. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR:
D. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COPPIISSICN:
Cacmissioner Kaufman reported that the following items were discussed at the
3/12/86 Cannission meeting: annual reviews of conditional use permits for lands
of Berry Hill Farms, Owlweod Farms and Westwind Fanms were continued to the next
meeting and a lot line adjustment was approved for Lands of Kelly on Hillview Road.
A study session had been held frau 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on 3/19/86 to discuss zoning
ordinance anrexdrents, height and design review and a continuation of this study
session was scheduled for 4/7/86.
4119 E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
f 1. LANDS OF ANDERSON, 12000 Moody Springs Court, request for a spatial land
use permit to allow construction of a project having a height in excess
of fifteen feet (addition)
The Staff Planner referred to her 3/14/86 staff report which noted that the Site
Development recomended approval of the proposed addition and deck based on the
project's conformance with the guidelines for Ordinance #295.
Walter Chapman, applicant's designer cemented that he was available to answer
0 any questions Council or staff may have on the project.
MJTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fuhrman and passed
by the following roll rail vote to grant a special land use permit for the Lards
of Anderson based on the project's conformance with the guidelines for Ordinance #295.
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmembers Fuhrman and van Tamelen
NOES: Councilme:ter Allison
ABSENT: CouncilrnemberRydell
2. LANDS OF MCCPSDIF<S, 26777 Almaden Court, request for a special land use
permit to allow construction of a project having a height in excess of
fifteen feet (remodel)
41/ The Staff Planner referred to her 3/14/86 staff report which noted that the Site
Development Canmdttee reemnmended approval of a special land use permit based on the
project's conformance with the guidelines for Ordinance #295.
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E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Iter 2. Lands of McCandless (continual) :
Mr. Gree McCandless, applicant, appeared before Council and answered questions
concerning the total square footage of the house and the garage.
MYPLCN SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Allison and passed
unaniimusly by all members present to grant a special land use permit for the
Lands of McCandless based on the project's conformance with the guidelines for
Ordinance #295.
3. LANDS OF CHENG, 11651 Jessica, request for a special land use permit
to allow construction of a project having a height in excess of fifteen
feet (addition)
The Staff Planner referred to her 3/14/86 staff report which included the staff's
recon a dation that a syseial land use permit be granted basad on the project's
conformance with the guidelines for Ordinance #295.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fuhr an, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously by all members present to grant a special lard use permit for the
Lands of Cheng based on the project's conformance with the guidelines for
Ordinance #295.
4. LANDS OF UGIE, 24970 O'Keefe Lane, request for approval of negative
declaration and tentative map
IThe Staff Planner referred to her staff report dated 3/14/86 which noted that the
46, Planning Commission recommended approval of the tenative nap for Lards of Ugie,
subject to certain conditions. In addition the 2 nmission advised Council that the
Lands of Ugie were found to be archaeologically sensitive and the annission
recnmerded an additional condition to assume the protection of any archaeologic
artifacts.
Mr. Ugie, applicant, and Mr. Nelson, the applicant's engineer, addressed the
Council on this issue. Mr. Ugie referred to his letter dated 3/18/86 which requested
an.ndi ants to conditions 1.B., 7.B. and 7.C. as approved by the Planning C n n.ission.
Mr. Ugie specifically explained his request for relief from the conservation easement
on Lot #1 and also asked that the conservation easement on Lot #2 only blanket the
storm drainage easement. Mr. Nelson explained the placement of this storm drainage
easement which had been discussed with the Santa Clara Valley Water District and
the Town Staff.
rJean Struthers, Planning Commissioner, contented on the conservation easement
dedication for Lands of Ebulk and also commented on the conservation easement in
connection with the preservation of the creek.
Mary Stutz, Chairman - Pathways Cornittee, clarified Condition 3.A concerning
thwChairman and explained why a Type IIB path was requested.
MOTION SECONDED AND CnBRTFD: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Allison and pncsed
unanimously by all members present to approve the negative declaration for Lands of
Ugie, File TM #5-85.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: All references to the lord 'should' in the conditions of
approval for Lands of Ugie (and all future conditions of approval) shall be changed
to 'shall'.
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E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Itan 4 - Lairds of Ugie (continued) :
` MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF A SDOOND: Moved by Allison to refer this matter
back to staff for further review aid clarification of the conditions of approval.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Dronkert and passed
unanirrously by all members present to amend the first sentence of Condition 1.B.
to read: 'The owner shall dedicate a Conservation Easement thirty-five feet (35')
Lion the centerline of Purissima Creek, in both directions as redlined on the
Tentative Map. '
PASSED BY SUS: To amend Condition 1.C. to read: 'The owner shall dedicate
a Storm Drainge Easenent to the Santa Clara Valley Water District, in form satis-
factory to the District Engineer and City Engineer, provided that any work shall
first be approved by the City Engineer. '
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seenrded by Allison and passed
unanimously by all members present to amend Condition S.A. to read: 'Public utilities
on Lot #2 shall be urdergrourdel.'
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To delete the following phrase frau condition 7.B. 'fees
are recomended to be waived. '
NOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND: Moved by Dronkert to delete condition 7.C.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fuhrnan and passel
unanimously by all members present to amend Condition 7.C. to read as follows:
lir 'The conditional Use Permit for Owlwood Fame shall expire pslos Lo IL., r.,.or h.tion
re-Ihc Ileal-map and the subdivider will notify the Tbwn of the sale of Int #2. '
*90 days after the sale of Lot #2 (AMENDED BY COUNCIL 4/2/86)
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To add Condition 7.D. as follows: 'Should any archaelogic
artifacts be unearth& during future development of the property, all work shall
be halted in the area of the find until a qualified archaelogist can be call&
in to assess its significance and advise the Town of appropriate measures for
protecting the archaeologic resource. This condition shall be placed on any future
site development permit, and shall be acoanplish& to the satisfaction of the Site
Development Cannittee and Town Historian. '
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fuhrman, seoo d& by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve the Conditions of Approval for the
Lards of Ugie, File TM #5-85 as amended by Council.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Fuhrrnan and passed
unaninuusly by all rnbers present to adopt Resolution #38-86 approving tentative
subdivision map of Lards of Ugie.
F. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Report on S-Curve Project
The City Manager referred to his 2/28/86 staff report on the option of requesting
partial bids for the S- Curve Project. The City Council concurred with the City
Manager's re emendation to divide the project into two parts for bidding purposes:
Edith Avenue through the S-Curve and the S-CCurve to Miranda.
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{ F. OLD BUSINESS: (continued) :
2. Iter Removed frau Consent Calendar:
a) Reoamendel denial of claim: Brodhead Steel Products, Inc.
MJPION 831WED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fthnnan, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
by the following roll call vote to refer the claim frau Brodhead Steel Products,
Inc. to the City Attorney for appropriate action.
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmembers FUhnn'nl and van Tamelen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council.eher Rydell
PRESENT: Councihnemher Allison
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request for encroadmient permit from Mr. and Mrs. Yanase, 28505 Matadero
Creek Lane
This iter was continued to the next meeting at the request of the applicant.
H. OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Reports from Standing Committees:
a) Cainnity Relations Cmmittee
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Eubrnan reported that a meeting had been held on 3/18/86 to discuss plans for
the July 4th weekend event honoring the Town's 30th Anniversary and and celebrating
the dedication of the Heritage House. It was agreed to include several groups
from Los Altos and Los Altos Hills and to schedule several events, including
a pancake breakfast, a barbeque square dance, horse show, soft ball game, fun-run
and antique car display. A meeting was scheduled for 3/27/86 in the Council Chambers
for all groups planning to participate in the festivities.
2. Reports from Fd Ibc Committees:
a) Library Commission
van Tamelen reported on a 3/18/86 ueeLing of the Library Commission. At this
meeting a draft of the goals and objectives for the Cannission was discussed and
it was ayieul the charter should be rewritten. It was further agreed that the
membership of the commission would be changed to two representatives fres the Hills
and five from Los Altos. van Tamelen also oriented that a budget would be
submitted at a later date.
b) Vantrans
van Tamelen reported that due to severe funding cuts, Vantrans would be cutting
their services by one-third. For any additional information, Mrs. Alma Abod,
the Town's representative to Vantrans, could be contacted.
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H. OTFHERR BUSINESS: (continued) :
lbw 3. Council Business:
a) Appoinbrnt to Joint Awards Committee
Barbara Tryon, Joint Awards Comm., suggested that the Council make their
two appointments to the Joint Awards Camiittee at this time so that IDs
Altos could be notified and once the committee was in place, plans for next
award ceremony could begin early. Mrs. Tryon also noted that Kaye Iougtmiiller
was Acting Chairman of the Joint Awards Committee.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Pullman and
passed by the following roll call vote to appoint Andrea Allison and Ann Throop
to the Joint Awards Committee for a two-year term. (As part of this motion, it
was agreed that Mrs. Throop would be contacted to see if she was willing to
accept the appointment.)
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Councilors Pullman and van Tamelen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councihnember Rydell
PRESENT: Councilmember Allison
b) 2000/ICC ttc..Li.,j See page 8 - AMENDED BY COUNCIL 4/2/86)
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c) Dronkert: 1986 Senior Handbook
) Council agreed that the Mayor would send a letter stating that the ¶ttwn would not
be participating in the 1986 Senior Rbrdbcok. The Mayor had noted that donors would
be listed in the Handbook for donations of $100 or more.
d) Dronkert: 'Harvest of Change' - history of Santa Clara County
Dronkert reports] that the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and the Santa
Clara County Historical Heritage C emission were jointly sponsoring a comprehensive
history of the County, entitled 'Harvest of Change' . Council agreed that the Mayor
would send a letter stating that the Tbwn would not be participating in this pub-
lication for the rate to participating non-profit agencies of $4,600 for two facing
pages in the publication.
e) Dronkert: Caltrans - Public Hearing on Improvements to IS 280
Dronkert reported that Council had received notification of a public hearing to be
held on 3/26/86 concerning Caltrans improvements to IS 280 between Ielard Avenue and
Magdalenda Avenue. It was agreed a copy of this notice would be sent to the TOwn Crier
f) Dronkert: Calendar Events
Dronkert reported that the following events were scheduled: 4/16/86 Los Altos Board
of Realtors Luncheon, 4/18/86 Los Altos Waren in Business Luncheon (Dianne McKenna
and Ionise Dronkert - speakers), 4/23/86 County Volunteer Award Luncheon/SanJose
Jr. League (Mary van Tamelen would be attending) , and Dianne MCKenna's breakfast
mooting on 4/11/86.
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H. OTHER BUSINESS: Item 3. Council Business (continued) :
V g) Town Newsletter
Council agreed to review the Town Newsletter Policy and requested the present
policy be circulated to Council, Barbara Tryon and the Chairman of the Camunity
Relations Camuittee for cements.
h) Dronkert: Proposal for Management Study of Adobe Creek
Council concurred with the Mayor's suggestion that a letter be sent to Mayor
Cullinan of Los Altos, in response to his dated 3/12/86, suggesting that a meeting
be scheduled after the new Mayors of both Los Altos and Ins Altos Hills have taken
office to discuss the subject of the proposed management study of Adobe Creek.
I. STAFF REPOHI5:
1. City Manager:
a) Presentation of Pruysed Revised 1985-86 Budget
The City Manager referred to his 3/14/86 staff report presenting the proposed
revised 1985/86 budget and remmended that a public hearing be scheduled for the
next meeting on the subject.
MOTION SECONDED AND CA:REED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously by all members present to schedule a public hearing on the revised
C 1985-86 budget for the April 2, 1986 Council Meeting.
b) Report on feasibility of not allowing development proposals using full
amount of development area and of requiring applicant to be present at
time of public hearing
The City Manager referred to his 3/13/86 staff report which noted that the feasibility
of not allowing development proposals using full amount of development area was a
i concept being reviewed by the Planning Conmuission in their study session reviews
of the zoning ordinance. The City Manager further noted that if the Council wished
to require mandatory attendance by the applicant as part of the regulatory process,
the City Attorney should be asked for this review and mmients. The Council thanked
the City Manager for this report.
c) Report on request from Safety Committee for a member to attend a
California Specialized Training Institute.
The City Manager referred to his 3113/86 staff report which remmieded that the
City Council request the Safety Committee develop a proposal for necessity of
emergency preparedness training within the context of the Town's Neighborhood
Emergency Network. This proposal should define the specific needs on the Town's part,
how the training fits those needs and should be revieed by the City Manager prior
to Council consideration.
Barbara Tryon, Neighborhood Emergency Network and former Chair mann of the Safety
Committee, stated that in her opinion the County's training sessions would be the
nest beneficial and most cost effective to the Town and she further cemented that
numerous training ploys ams were available.
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I. STAFF REPORTS: Item 1.c.) Request from Safety Cannittee (continued) :
Council discussed the charges and responsibilities of the oamittees, the
specific needs of the Town for training on the part of the mnmittee
members and addressed budgetary concerns of attendance at such training
sessions.
After considerable discussion, the Council concurred with the City Manager's
mmaied reccnmendation that if aoannittee feels specific training is
important, the mnnittee should provide a report to the Council explaining
( in detail the program, the speri fic needs of the Town and, in particular,
how the training corks within the Neighborhood Emergency Network. The request
would also have to show how the training would be cost effective for the Tbwn.
2. City Attorney:
3. City Clerk: Report on Council Correspondence
Council accepted the report on Council coueswrdence dated 3/14/86.
J. CASED SESSION: PERSONNEL:
The City Council then adjourned to Closed Session for Personnel at 11:15 p.m.
and reconvened at 12:50 a.m.
K. ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 12:50 a.m. and continued the Regular Meeting and
Closed Session to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 1986 in the Council Charters
at Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dead, City Clerk
Itan H.3.b) amended to read:
Transportation Ccumission Meeting/ICC Meeting and Transportation 2000
Allison rep Tied that at the 3/26/86 Transportation Camdssion Meeting a report
from Caltrain on proposed fare increases was discussed and a short-term traffic
planning aloft. was also discussed. (This report is in the Council office for review.
At the 3/13/86 IOC meeting, the attended Bottle Bill was opposed. Allison also
reported that he had received two public opinion surveys on transportation issues
from Transportation 2000. These retorts were in the Council office for reference
411, purposes.
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