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TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, August 6, 1986
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Mayor Fuhrman called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. Mayor
Fuhrman noted the following item would be added to the agenda:
Item I.4.b) Reorganization of Council.
A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Fuhrman and Councilmembers Dronkert,
Tryon, Rydell and van Tamelen
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager George Scarborough, City Attorney
Frank Gillio, City Engineer Michael Enright,
Planning Consultant Lori Scott and City Clerk
Pat Dowd
Planning
Comm: William Siegel
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items Removed: B.1, B.3.i) and B.3.j) (Dronkert)
Item Deleted: B.3.e) (City Manager)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by van
Tamelen and passed unanimously to approve the balance of the
Consent Calendar, specifically:
2. Approval of Warrants; $ 13,320.75 (7/31/86)
$153,166.59 (8/6/86)
3. Resolutions for Adoption:
a) Resolution #107-86 setting the time and place of
a public hearing on an application for a Special Land Use Permit
(Lands of Chantalat, 11681 Dawson Drive - new residence)
b) Resolution #108-86 setting the time and place of
public hearing on an application for a Special Land Use Permit
(Lands of Sullivan, 13941 Campo Vista Lane - new residence)
c) Resolution #109-86 setting the time and place of
public hearing on an application for a Special Land Use Permit
(Lands of Horton, 26000 Alicante Lane - addition)
d) Resolution #110-86 setting the time and place of
public hearing on an application for a Special Land Use Permit
(Lands of Bob Owen Homes, Inc., 26065 Bentley Court - new
residence)
f) Resolution #111-86 approving and authorizing
execution of agreement between the City of the Town of Los Altos
Hills and the Couty of Santa Clara concerning publication of maps
g) Resolution 4112-86 requesting the tax collector
of the County of Santa Clara to levy certain charges against real
property (weed abatement)
h) Resolution #113-86 approving final parcel map and
approving and authorizing execution of subdivision agreement for
the Lands of Kelly (Summerhill and Hillview)
k) Resolution 4114-86 calling for bids and accepting
plans and specifications (Purissima Road Bin Wall)
1) Resolution #115-86 setting the time and place of
hearing on proposed changes and amendments to the text of Chapter
1 of Title 10 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code entitled
'Zoning Law of the Town of Los Altos Hills' regulating the use of
buildings, structures and land; the location, height, bulk,
number of stories of buildings and structures; the size and use
of lots, yards, courts and other open spaces; the percentage of a
lot which may be occupied by a building or structure; intensity
of land use; establishing requirements for off-street parking and
building setback lines; and providing for the division of the
Town into zones; and on proposed changes and amendments to the
text of Chapter 2 of Title 10 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal
Code entitled 'Site Development' to increase the building
coverage amount for structures subject to administrative coverage
amount for structures subject to administrative review; and
concerning adoption of a proposed negative declaration
4. Recommended denial of claim: David Bellucci
5. Actions of the Planning Commission: approved the
following:
a) LANDS OF BAUMGARTNER, FILE VAR #3-86, 24292 Elise
Court, request for an increase of roof height for
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The Planning Consultant referred to her staff report dated
7/31/86 which included the recommendation from the Site
Development Committee that a special land use permit be granted
with the condition that the structure be modified to conform to
the 27 foot height guideline. The applicant had revised the plans
to conform to the 27 foot height guideline and Council had before
them the corrected plans.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by
Rydell and passed unanimously to grant a special land use permit
for the Lands of Kerman based on the project's substantial
conformance with the guidelines for Ordinance #295, the revised
formula 2(2a) and the height guideline.
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b) LANDS OF UGIE, FILE VAR 36-86, 24920 O'Keefe Lane
request to allow two existing non -conforming
structures to remain on Lot #1
6. Approval of memorandum of understanding between the Palo
Alto Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and the City
of the Town of Los Altos Hills (Resolution #116-86)
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To include this memorandum of
understanding with the Palo Alto Area Chapter of the
American Red Cross in the Town's Disaster Plan
7. Request from Los Altos Fire Department for Council
authorization to remove fire hazards on certain
properties within the Town (APN 182-14-5, APN 182-50-21)
C. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR:
D. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Commissioner Siegel reported that the following items were
discussed at the 7/23/66 Planning Commission Meeting: variance
for Lands of Baumgartner at 24292 Elise Court approved; variance
for Lands of Ugie at 24920 O'Keefe Lane approved; public hearing
on zoning ordinance scheduled for the 8/13/86 Commission meeting
Mayor Fuhrman noted that she would be unable to attend the
6/13/86 Planning Commission meeting as Council representative.
Councilmember van Tamelen stated that she would be available to
attend that meeting.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. LANDS OF KERMAN, 28630 Matadero Creek Court,
request for a special land use permit for a
new residence having a height in excess of
fifteen feet
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The Planning Consultant referred to her staff report dated
7/31/86 which included the recommendation from the Site
Development Committee that a special land use permit be granted
with the condition that the structure be modified to conform to
the 27 foot height guideline. The applicant had revised the plans
to conform to the 27 foot height guideline and Council had before
them the corrected plans.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by
Rydell and passed unanimously to grant a special land use permit
for the Lands of Kerman based on the project's substantial
conformance with the guidelines for Ordinance #295, the revised
formula 2(2a) and the height guideline.
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PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To agendize for a future Council meeting
discussion of the maximum development allowed (MDA) for the
Matadero Creek Subdivision.
LANDS OF NG, 13638 Golden Hill Court, request
for a special land use permit for a new residence
having a height in excess of fifteen feet
The Planning Consultant referred to her 7/31/86 staff report
which included the Site Development Committee's recommendation
that a special land use permit be approved based on the project's
conformance with the guidelines for Ordinance #300.
Mr. James Downey, 26000 Newbridge, presented a letter to the
Council which included his concerns about this project. Mr.
Downey noted that he lived below the Ng's property and he did not
feel that this project was in keeping with the rural quality of
the Hills. The huge houses being built in the Town were
aesthetically displeasing and impacted on the rights of the
existing property owners.
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Mr. Ng, applicant, commented on the proposed drainage for the
project. He noted that fire retardant roofing would be used, the
oak trees would be protected, an earthtone would be the color of
the house and high leafy plants were planned as part of the
landscaping.
Council explained to Mr. Downey the special land use permit
process, how long it had been in effect, and why the Council
thought it important to review all projects over a certain
height. Tryon asked if the mailing of notices for hillside
projects could be expanded beyond the required 300 feet. Dronkert
asked that everyone be notified, especially the neighbors Mr.
Downey and Mr. Johnson who wrote letters, at the time of the Site
Development Meeting on landscaping of the Ng project.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To agendize a report on the mailing
procedure of notices for projects with a recommendation from
staff on the feasibility of expanding the area of notification.
The City Manager noted this report would be forthcoming at the
first meeting in September.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by Tryon
and passed unanimously to grant a special land use permit for the
Lands of Ng based on the project's conformance with the
guidelines for Ordinance #300 and to request staff to send Mr.
Downey and Mr. Johnson copies of the staff report and Site
Development conditions on this project.
F. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance # amending Section 4-1.05 and 4-1.06
Chapter 1 entitled 'Emergency Services' of Title
4 of the Los Altos Hills Muncipal Code
designating the City Manager as Director of
Emergency Services
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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by van
Tamelen and passed unanimously to waive further reading of
ordinance.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by
Tryon and passed unanimously to adopt Ordinance #304 amending
Section 4-1.05 and 4-1.06 of Chapter 1 entitled 'Emergency
Services' of Title 4 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code
designating the City Manager as Director of Emergency Services
NEW BUSINESS•
Request from Westwind Barn for permission to
conduct the September Hoedown on September 6,
1986 and to place a banner on the barn adver-
tising this event.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by
Rydell and passed unanimously to approve the request from
Westwind Barn to display a white cloth sign 32' x 3' on the Barn
from 8/17/86 through 9/6/86 advertising the Hoedown.
Betsy Bertram, President - Westwind Barn, also asked for blue
rock for the pothole at the Barn and asked if the weeds could be
taken down in the area where parking would be allowed for the
event. Staff would look into these requests. Mrs. Bertram also
commented on the wonderful article on Joseph Dochnahl in the Town
Crier. She expressed her pride in a Council and in residents like
'Doc' who strived to maintain the integrity of the Town.
Request for proposals - Road Maintenance Study
The City Engineer's 8/1/86 staff report noted that the results of
the Road Maintenance Study will allow the Town to obtain
pertinent information for the purpose of setting a prioritized
maintenance/reconstruction schedule and will also generate an
inventory of the Town's roads.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Dronkert
and passed by the following roll call vote to direct staff to
request proposals to perform a Road Maintenance Study.
AYES: Mayor Fuhrman and Councilmembers Dronkert, Tryon and
van Tamelen
NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Rydell
ABSENT: None
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Rydell commented that he was not opposed to the road maintenance
study per se. However, he did think the Town should be
considering its overall needs rather than this present piecemeal
approach to the software issue.(Part of the consultant's task
would be to provide IBM AT computer compatible software capable
of preparing five year capital improvement programs.) The Town
should identify exactly what it needs and then ask for proposals.
Request for proposals - Storm Drain Study
The City Engineer's 7/31/86 staff report noted that this study
would allow the determination of a priority schedule for the
repair and improvement of the Town's drainage facilities.
Council had several concerns about the proposed list of work to
be performed by the consultant selected for this study. In
particular, they noted that not all drainage was on public
property and creeks and catch basins were interrelated and needed
to be addressed. Reference should also be made to the Altamont
Drainage Study.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To continue this item to the next meeting
for a report on expansion of the scope of the project.
Items Removed from the Consent Calendar:
a) Approval of Minutes: 7/16/86
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Dronkert
and passed unanimously, with Fuhrman and Rydell abstaining, to
approve the minutes of the July 16, 1986 Council meeting with the
following amendments: page 5, Item F.3, first paragraph, last
sentence should read: '. .they hoped for the Town to rebuild
the fence.', second paragraph, second sentence should read:
'Tryon noted that it certainly was a compelling case for the
residents to apply for an encroachment permit and Dronkert would
certainly support the waiver of fees for such a permit.'; page
12, Item I.4.j), should read: 'Dronkert requested that the letter
received 7/7/86 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
urging cities and counties to include an air quality element in
their general plans be filed with the Los Altos Hills' General
Plan Study.
b) Lands of Berry Hill, Tract 7807
Dronkert referred to the letter recently received from Mr.
Lambert which asked Council's approval of the final map for Tract
7807 showing Gerard and Lambert, Inc. as the owner of the
property due to an internal corporate change. The City Attorney
noted that the documents before Council included the correct
information.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by van
Tamelen and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #117-86
accepting a deed conveying real property and easements in Berry
Hill Tract 7807 and authorizing recordation thereof (Page Mill
Road) and to adopt Resolution #118-86 approving final subdivision
map and approving and authorizing execution of subdivision
agreement for6�b t Lw<•�r, Tract 7807, Page Mill Road. 6
Council discussed the matter before them, noting that it was
really a legal issue. Tryon noted the limited amount of
information available and Fuhran suggested they probe for the
line. Dronkert commented that it was not the Town who had
originally obtained the sewer easement but rather the Santa Clara
Valley Water District. In view of the background presented,
Council suggested the Changs contact the Santa Clara Valley Water
District, their attorneys and Paul Nowack who had prepared the
maps of the property for Mr. Roscoe.
*Dronkert noted the location of the sewer line was indicated on the site approval
map for the adjoining lot, #26. Dronkert further noted that it Was possible
that the sewer line as shown was not entirely within the easement in question.
(AMENDED BY COUNCIL - 8/20/86)
H. OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Reports from Standing Committees:
It was agreed that a memo would be sent to Committee Chairman
reminding them of the reporting schedule as stated in Resolution
130-85.
2. Reports from Ad Hoc Committees:
I. STAFF REPORTS:
1. City Manager:
a) Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Chang,
25449 Adobe Lane, regarding sewer ease-
ment
The City Manager referred to his 7/30/86 report which noted that
the Changs had recently become aware that a portion of their
garage was constructed over a Town sewer line and sewer easement
and they were requesting clarification of the Town's and property
owner's responsibility regarding this easement.
The City Attorney referred to his report dated 8/1/86 which
outlined the background of this property, beginning in 1968 when
Wendell Roscoe subdivided and dedicated a ten foot easement
across Lot 27 of Tract 4401. The City Attorney further noted that
in his opinion this was a 'deep pocket' issue. The Town should
not be responsible; however, Mr. Roscoe, who subdivided the
property, should be. The City Attorney stated it was the
obligation of the Title Company to state where the easements were
and he wondered why no one was attempting to find this
information.
*See below.
Elise Wilson, Chang's realtor, noted that the Changs were unaware
of the easement and were innocent victims. The sale of their
property was becoming very difficult as the potential buyer was
wary of purchasing a house where the garage may have to be torn
down.
Council discussed the matter before them, noting that it was
really a legal issue. Tryon noted the limited amount of
information available and Fuhran suggested they probe for the
line. Dronkert commented that it was not the Town who had
originally obtained the sewer easement but rather the Santa Clara
Valley Water District. In view of the background presented,
Council suggested the Changs contact the Santa Clara Valley Water
District, their attorneys and Paul Nowack who had prepared the
maps of the property for Mr. Roscoe.
*Dronkert noted the location of the sewer line was indicated on the site approval
map for the adjoining lot, #26. Dronkert further noted that it Was possible
that the sewer line as shown was not entirely within the easement in question.
(AMENDED BY COUNCIL - 8/20/86)
Dennis Sullivan, potential buyer, addressed the Council with the
following two issues: who was ultimately going to be responsible
for future repair work and could he get some assurance from the
Town that the garage would not have to be removed.
The City Attorney noted that the Town had granted a Site
Development Permit and could not require the removal of the
garage. If the sewer line were located, the City Attorney
recommended the paper easement be changed to reflect this
information.
b) Request from Mr. Garber for temporary
encroachment on the cul-de-sac of
Horseshoe Court for a fence
The City Manager reported that a request had been received from
Mr. Garber to install a temporary security fence across Horseshoe
Court. He was making this request as his construction job trailer
had been vandalized.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by van
Tamelen and passed unanimously to authorize Mr. Garber to
construct a temporary security fence across Horseshoe Court at
the entrance to the bulb of the cul-de-sac with the condition
that the fence be removed by Mr. Garber prior to final inspection
of the buidling under construction.
c) Lands of Babayan, Atherton Court, consid-
eration of Town Ordinance violations
Due to a possible conflict of interest, Councilmember Tryon
requested permission to remove herself from the Council table for
discussion of the Lands of Babayan. Councilmember Tryon received
permission from the Council and resumed her place at the Council
table when discussion of this item was completed.
The City Manager referred to his 8/1/86 staff report which
included the report that the house on Lands of Babayan is
approximately ten feet closer to the property line than shown on
the site plan granting a special land use permit and is 1'8"
higher than weu4-d--be*allowed under the special land use permit.
The different location of the house may be considered by Council
as a significant modification of the special land use aproval and
the increase in height does violate a Council direction that the
height of an approved special land use permit will not increase
by more than one foot without prior approval by the Council. The
City Manager's report included the following two options
identifiable by staff: 1) require that the slope of the roof and
therefore the height of the structure be reduced to the maximum
extent possible or 2) direct Site Development Committee to
require appropriate measures to mitigate impact on neighbors from
the change in development. (The City Manager's report including
the 7/31/86 City Engineer's report and the 7/31/86 Engineering
` Technician's report are on file at Town Hall.)
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Council discussed the situation before them. van Tamelen
kv suggested looking into the possibility of a penalty being imposed
and Dronkert stressed that Council should consider the City
Manager's second option and concentrate on mitigating the impact
of this project on the neighbors and the overall community. Two
of the suggestions made for mitigation were 25' trees or
permanent screening around the property.
Mr. Ray Sinsley, applicant's builder, stated that as far as he
could tell the plans did not show where the house should be
built. He, therefore, placed the house on the property as he
thought appropriate. Mr. Babayan, owner, explained the ten foot
change in location of the house and also stated his confusion
over the height of the house. He stated that he had not intended
to violate the rules of the Town in these matters.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by van
Tamelen and passed unanimously by all members present to direct
Site Development Committee to require appropriate measures to
mitigate impact on neighbors and from off-site from the change in
development. These mitigation measures may include: walls,
fences, screens, mature trees and mature shrubbery. All
mitigation measures must be installed prior to final inspection
and prior to the granting of an occupancy permit for the Lands of
Babayan. The Site Development Committee shall address the issue
of drainage swale and shaii* require one if it is not already a
condition of the property. The owner shall submit a reapplication
to the Site Development Committee with 'as built' plans showing
the residence and all grading. *may (AMENDED BY COUNCIL 8/20/86)
AYES: Mayor Fuhrman and Councilmembers Dronkert, Rydell and
van Tamelen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Tryon
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by
Dronkert and passed unanimously by all members present to charge
Mr. Babayan a fee of $3,500 for resubmittal to Site Development
based on Municipal Code Section 10-2.1318 which states 'In each
case in which work for which a permit is required by the
provisions of the Site Developent Chapter is started without
obtaining such permit, the fee for such permit thereafter granted
shall be ten times the normal fee for such permit'.
AYES: Mayor Fuhrman and Councilmembers Dronkert, Rydell and
van Tamelen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Tryon
d) Cable TV
The City Manager presented his 7/31/86 staff report which
included the questionnaire prepared by the ad hoc committee on
cable TV and a process for awarding a cable TV franchise
agreement.
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Mr. Robert Kincheloe, Ad Hoc Cable TV Committee Member, presented
a brief background to the Council on the Town at one time being
interested in joining Palo Alto for cable TV. This was in the
early 1970s and Palo Alto considered cable for about a year but
did not reach any conclusions at that time. Mr. Kincheloe was
also a member of that sub -committee and was interested at this
time not only as a long-time resident of the Town but also as a
Senior Advisor to the Stanford Instructional TV Network.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by van
Tamelen and passed unanimously to accept the Ad Hoc Committee's
recommended questionnaire and to concur with the process proposed
by the City Manager as follows: 9/12 deadline for receipt of
completed questionnaires, 9/13 - 9/19 review of questionnaires by
Ad Hoc Committee and preparation of recommendation to Council;
10/2 public hearing held by Council to consider responses and
recommendations. Selection of the preferred firm could then take
place and staff could be directed to enter into negotiations on a
franchise agreement.
e) Heritage House
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To accept the landscape plan for the
Heritage House as approved by the Site Development Committee.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fuhrman, seconded by van
Tamelen and passed unanimously to authorize an expenditure not to
4 exceed five thousand dollars for the landscaping of the Heritage
�+ House and to authorize the City Manager to contract the
landscaping project out for no more than said amount.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by van
Tamelen and passed unanimously to authorize an expenditure not to
exceed $3,000 for Heritage House furniture; to authorize Rosemary
Meyerott and Mary Stutz to decide what furniture purchases should
be made and to authorize Ed Barnes to decide what donations
should be accepted.
Bob Stutz, 25310 Elena, commented that the choices for trees in
front of the house were Red Oak or Maple Sugar. Rosemary
Meyerott, 27100 Elena, noted that two of the apricot trees in the
back of the house were dead. Mrs. Meyerott also commented on
several of the donations that had been made. Ed Barnes, 23750
Ravensbury, commented that he had met someone who may be able to
provide the Town with trees wholesale and noted that Tom Legan of
Kaiser had offered a contribution of cement, etc. for the patios,
etc.
Dronkert thanked everyone who had made donations and who had
worked on the Heritage House and invited everyone to the
celebration on the 6th of September.
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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by van
Tamelen and passed unanimously to go past the hour of adjournment
( of 11:30 until the agenda items are completed.
f) Police Services
The City Manager referred to his 8/1/86 staff report which
included the following options for police services: Foothill JPA,
Los Altos Police Department contract, Community Service Officer,
modified contract with the Sheriff's Department or a supplemental
traffic unit.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To request the City Manager to continue
looking into the available options for police services and to
authorize the City Manager to increase the use of the
supplemental traffic unit. Council further agreed to forward all
information on this subject to the Safety Committee when such
material was available.
g) Year-end Financial Adjustments
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by Tryon
and passed unanimously to adopt/fid Coli's recommendations for
year end adjustments by increasing total appropriations by
$91,546 to reflect actual expenditures and to eliminate the
$300,000 Dry Period Reserve. *Financial Consultant (AMENDED BY COUNCIL 8/20/86)
i) Painting of Town Hall
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by van
Tamelen and passed unanimously to authorize an expenditure of
$5,000 for the painting of Town Hall.
2. City Attorney:
a) Agreement with Foothill College for horse
riding trail
The City Attorney reported that Foothill College had agreed to
the changes made by the Council at their 7/16/86 meeting on the
agreement for the horse riding trail and the agreement was now
ready for the Mayor's signature. It was agreed the City Clerk
would send a transmittal letter to Mal Leal, Foothill College,
when the agreement was fully executed.
3. City Clerk: Report on Council Correspondence
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h)
Five Year
Capital
Improvement
Program
PASSED BY
CONSENSUS:
To continue
this item
to the next
meeting.
i) Painting of Town Hall
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by van
Tamelen and passed unanimously to authorize an expenditure of
$5,000 for the painting of Town Hall.
2. City Attorney:
a) Agreement with Foothill College for horse
riding trail
The City Attorney reported that Foothill College had agreed to
the changes made by the Council at their 7/16/86 meeting on the
agreement for the horse riding trail and the agreement was now
ready for the Mayor's signature. It was agreed the City Clerk
would send a transmittal letter to Mal Leal, Foothill College,
when the agreement was fully executed.
3. City Clerk: Report on Council Correspondence
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Tryon commented on Mr. Dawson's letter concerning the name of the
Rydell reported that he and the City Manager had met recently
with the former President of the Little League to discuss the
lease. The Little League has been spending quite a bit of money
on maintenance and the present lease needs to be revised to give
the Town more control of the maintenance costs. Presently the
Little League is requesting financial relief because of previous
financial expenditures. The City Manager had received a written
statement of costs and another meeting would be scheduled to
further discuss the issue.
d) Reorganization of Council
Mayor Fuhrman submitted her resignation as Mayor of Los Altos
Hills effective August 19, 1986. In part her letter of
resignation dated August 6, 1986 stated that her husband's job
had been transferred to Southern California. Dronkert thanked
Mayor Fuhrman for her service to the community and expressed
regrets on the part of the Council that she would not be able to
continue as Mayor. van Tamelen and Tryon concurred with
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Town. She felt this was a misunderstanding over a minor error in
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the minutes and was sorry his letter had been in the Town Crier.
van Tamelen suggested contacting the California Waste Management
Board for addtional information on litter control. Regarding the
letter from E1 Zocalo Shelters concerning their founder's run on
8/7/86 on behalf of the homeless, it was agreed staff would
present Mr. Peck with a check for a donation of $36.00 when he
arrived at Town Hall on the 7th.
4. Council Business:
a) Consideration of request for postal
zip code
Tryon referred to her report dated 7/30/86 which gave background
on her request that the Town apply for a separate zip code. In
addition, Tryon noted that she had received a number of comments
from residents who supported her request for a separate zip code
for the Town.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the City Attorney to prepare a
resolution supporting the assignment of a five -digit (94024) zip
code to Los Altos Hills and officially seeking to make a formal
application for a separate zip code.
b) Goal Setting Workshop
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PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To schedule a goal setting workshop for the
Council and City Manager for the afternoon of Thursday,
September 18, 1986.
C) Little League
Rydell reported that he and the City Manager had met recently
with the former President of the Little League to discuss the
lease. The Little League has been spending quite a bit of money
on maintenance and the present lease needs to be revised to give
the Town more control of the maintenance costs. Presently the
Little League is requesting financial relief because of previous
financial expenditures. The City Manager had received a written
statement of costs and another meeting would be scheduled to
further discuss the issue.
d) Reorganization of Council
Mayor Fuhrman submitted her resignation as Mayor of Los Altos
Hills effective August 19, 1986. In part her letter of
resignation dated August 6, 1986 stated that her husband's job
had been transferred to Southern California. Dronkert thanked
Mayor Fuhrman for her service to the community and expressed
regrets on the part of the Council that she would not be able to
continue as Mayor. van Tamelen and Tryon concurred with
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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by
Fuhrman and passed by the following roll call vote to nominate
f t van Tamelen as Mayor to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Fuhrman.
AYES: Mayor Fuhrman and Councilmembers Dronkert, Rydell and
Tryon
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember van Tamelen
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by
Fuhrman and passed by the following roll call vote to remove
Rydell from the office of Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Mayor Fuhrman and Councilmembers Dronkert, Tryon and
van Tamelen
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Rydell
Tryon stated that this was not a personal statement. Rather this
action was based on the Councilmember's time and availability for
the position.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by
Fuhrman and passed by the following roll call vote to appoint
Tryon as Mayor Pro Tem to fill the unexpired term of
Councilmember Rydell.
AYES: Mayor Fuhrman and Councilmembers Dronkert, Rydell and
van Tamelen
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Tryon
Council requested the City Attorney to contact the Attorney
General's office for an opinion on the appointment of
Councilmembers Tryon and van Tamelen. Council referred to the
City Attorney's memo dated 7/25/86 on the City Council
organization which included the statement that 'if a
Councilmember should resign and the vacancy were filled by an
appointment, this would mean that three of the five members
serving would have been appointed. In the attorney's opinion, if
a vacancy occured an election would have to be called in order to
fill it.' In addition to contacting the Attorney General's office
Council asked the City Attorney to prepare an additional
memorandum on the subject specifically addressing the issue of
appointment.
e) Caltrans
Tryon requested that staff notify Caltrans that the population
figure of the Town needed to be updated.
( f) Interagency Fire Hazard Mitigation Group
Tryon reported that this meeting had taken place and was quite
successful. She further commented that all of the recommendations
made by the July 1 Fire Task Force had been completed.
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District 5 North County Day Ceremonies
g) Santaflerna-Eotxtty-fair
Tryon noted that she had attended the Parras-a-represt:rttatzve-o£
the --Town. District 5 North County Day ribbon cutting and proclamation ceremonies
as a representative of the Tom (AKMED BY COUNCIL 8/20/86)
h) Fremont Road S -Curve Project
Tryon requested an update on the Fremont Road S -Curve Project for
the next meeting.
i) Senior Coordinating Council
Dronkert had received a request from the Senior Coordinating
Council for attendance at their meetings by members of the
Council. Their meetings are held the second Wednesdays of the
month. If any Councilmember was interested in attending, please
let Dronkert know.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION: LITIGATION
The City Attorney advised Council that it was unnecessary to hold
this Executive Session.
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There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City
Council adjourned at 12:30 a.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd, City Clerk