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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/18/19864r r"MA."fblillf"O! TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING Thursday, September 18, 1986 cc: Reel 181, Tr. I, Side II, 001-469 Mayor van Tamelen called the Adjourned Regular Meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. A. ROLL CALL• Present: Mayor van Tamelen and Councilmembers Dronkert, Rydell (arrived at 4:50 p.m.) and Tryon Absent: None Staff: City Manager George Scarborough, City Attorney Frank Gillio and City Clerk Pat Dowd Press: Mike McDevitt, Los Altos Town Crier B. PUBLIC HEARING/STUDY SESSION: 1. Ordinance # amending Title 6 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code entitled 'Sanitation and Health' by adding thereto Chapter 5 entitled 'Nuisances' The Council invited comments on the proposed nuisance ordinance from those residents present. Teddi Schick, Weston Drive, asked if she complained about a nuisance situation, would she have to give her name? Charles Bittman, 14350 Manuella, asked if a discer would be covered by this ordinance? Bob Hall, 12140 Foothill Lane, cited a situation on Foothill Lane where the weeds were six feet tall, a boat had been parked for about four years and lumber was stacked to prac- tically the size of the Council Chambers. Dr. Andrea Neves, 12896 Viscaino, explained a situation where the property owners had 8- 12 cars, van, campers, etc. in their front yard but these vehicles were not within the 40' setback. Could this situation be addressed by the ordinance? Jim Carter, 13975 La Paloma, asked LW how a complaint would be brought to the Council? He did feel person should know who files a complaint. Mr. Carter also sug- gested that the phrase 'adequately screened' be more clearly defined. In conclusion, Mr. Carter stated he was using his prop- erty for agricultural purposes and he would like to see farm equipment excluded from the ordinance. Mr. Paul Borg, 13452 Carillo Lane and Mr. Al Janklow, 13464 Carillo Lane, each compli- mented the Town on the proposed ordinance and noted they sup- ported it. Dr. Rubin, 25800 Vinedo Lane, commented that the fol- lowing terms were not clearly defined: 'view or visible', 'unsightly' and 'unused'. Sherri Emling, 11853 Murietta, noted her support of the ordinance and also commented that she sup- ported having the residents pay for the charges involved in abat- ing the nuisance. Marc Kaufman, 14100 Donelson, asked what would happen if a resident happened to be away for 2-3 months and com- plaints were received concerning his property. Mr. John Het- tinger, 12372 Priscilla, suggested the ordinance cover all vehicles, not just recreational ones. Mr. Paul Smith, attorney representing Mr. John Gilfoil, suggested that this ordinance should more appropriately be in the zoning part of the code rath- er than the health and safety section. He further commented that, in his opinion, several sections of the proposed ordinance were vague (who has responsibility to determine screening? 'unreasonable period of time'?) The City Attorney noted that the ordinance provided for a notice g and hearing process. It would be necessary for someone to file a complaint to start the process and to prove that it was a nuisance. The purpose of the ordinance was to allow the Town to abate the nuisance, if determined to be necessary after the ad- ministrative and public hearing steps had been taken. Dronkert noted that people should be courteous and the fact that they weren't is why the ordinance was being considered at all. Tryon commented that administrative policies will be developed, the Council can determine a policy statement and guidelines and the ordinance can be amended at a later date, if necessary. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To support the second reading of the or- dinance at the next Council meeting. C. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 5:30 p.m. V -2- Respectfully submitted, Patricia Dowd, City Clerk ral 0=4N&Yii TaC CF UOS ALTOS HILLS 26379 Fremont Road IDS Altos Hills, California h'lIp111Y�wii. l[�I`i-3�a'�7tia' 1liiil7ulamll Monday, September 29, 1986 cc: Reel 181, Side II, Tract I, 469 -End Mayor van Tamelen called the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. A. ROLL, CALL AND PLEDGE CF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Mayor van Tamelen, and Council;rembers Dronkert and Tryon Absent: Councilmember Rydell Staff; George Scarborough, City Manager; Frank Gillio, City Attorney; Leslie Mullins, Deputy City Clerk r s�•r ry, •• � ••�� � is Mayor van Tamelen informed public this meeting is being held to interview for City Council Appointment to fill the vacancy of Nan Fuhrman, term to expire April 1988. van Tamelen further informed public, the Appointment to the City Council will be made at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on October 1, 1986. van Tamelen also noted there will be another vacancy (Rich Rydell) occurring the end of October, 1986, noting the candidates interviewed today will also be qualified for that appointment. Mayor van Tamelen indicated the City Council will take applications alphabetically, however, our first candidate - Katharine Alexander will not be here until 4:30 p.m.; and Hob Stutz is not in attendance. The following candidates addressed the City Council stating their interest in the Commmity and their willingness to serve on the City Council; and responding to individual questions and co ments by the City CouncilnEmbers: Mrs. Joyce Clarke, 12544 Corbetta Lane; Mr. Clyde Noel, 24160 Dawnridge Drive; Mr. Gene Penn, 12252 Menalto Drive; Mr. William E. Sagan, 26677 Snell Lane; Mr. William M. Siegel, 24905 la Loma Court; Mrs. Katharine V. Alexander, 11600 Summitwood Road. Mayor van Tamelen thanked applicants for caning and stated how impressed she was with the quality of the applicants. Councilmember Tryon suggested that unsuccessful applicants should keep name available for Planning Caanission Position Vacancy upcoming (lachenbruch). Councilmmber Dronkert affirmed Mayor van Tamelen's statement. There being no further new or old business, to discuss, the City Council fir' adjourned at 5:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Leslie Mullins Deputy City Clerk