HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/16/1985CITY COUNCIL
TOM OF IDS ALTOS HUTR
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, October 16, 1985
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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 Tom Hall.
A. ROLL, CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmembers Allison, Fuhrman, Rydell and van Tamelen
Absent: None
Staff; City Manager George Scarborough, City Engineer Michael Enright, City
Planner Nancy Lytle and City Clerk Pat Daud. Mr. David Schricker,
attorney, represented Mr. Frank Gillio who was unable to attend the
meeting.
Planning
Comm; Carol Gottlieb
Press: Mike McDevitt, Los Altos Town Crier
Item B.3.c) deleted by City Manager. Item 6 (as stated belaa)addel by the City
Manager.
Items Removed: B.1 (Fuhuman); B.5a)(Dronkert)
MYTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Fuhraan and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve the balance of the amended Consent
Calendar, specifically:
2. Approval of Warrants: $78,868.97
3. Resolutions for Adoption:
a) Resolution # 139-85 setting the time and place of public hearing on an
application for a special land use permit (Lands of Bob Owen Hares, Inc. -
lot 45, Bentley Court)
b) Resolution #190-85 setting the time and place of public hearing on an
application for a special land use permit (lands of Walsh, 28188 Christopher's
Lane)
d) Resolution #191-85 ordering the issuance of a certain encroachment permit
to Ford School, Incorporated.
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e) Resolution #142-85 declaring November 21, 1985 to be the official
day of the 'Great American Smokeout'
f) Resolution #143-85 rescinding Resolution #131-85
4. Recammnded denial of claim: Elmer Bergman
6. Motion for Adoption: Motion setting November 6, 1985 as the Public Hearing Date on
the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision regarding setback determination
for Int #6, Bentley Court
PRESFSII'ATIONS FROM THE FLOOR:
Thomas McDevitt, Senior Class Vice President/Pinewood School, requested Council
approval of a school sponsored race on 12/8/85. In a letter dated 10/16/85 to
the Council, the race course was outlined and details of the event were given,
such as parking, safety and health arrangements. Sara Mates and Carie Bargman,
representative from Pineunod, also addressed the Council giving details of the
planned race.
Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, commended the students for their projects
but suggested that chile practicing for such running events, joggers were posing
a real traffic hazard. She suggested that letters be sent to all the schools
reminding them that joggers should run in a single file off the road.
ti MMON SECDNDED AMID FA=: Moved by van Tanelen, seconded by Dronkert and failed
ow by the following roll call vote to refer this matter to the Safety Committee for
immediate action and, if the committee thought appropriate, to draft a
a letter to the appropriate persons.
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmember van Tamelen
NOES: CouncilnEmbers Allison, Fiuhrman and Rydell
Council discussed the details of the race as presented by the students and requested
a follow up report from then on specific arrangements made with the Sheriff's Dept.
and the Palo Alto Police Department. Allison commended the students on the complete
report they had presented.
MOTION sccNEm AMID cmuum: Moved by Allison, seconded by FUhrmman and passed
unanimously to grant approval for the 12/8/85 Head for the Hills Race subject
to the execution of an agreement approved as to form by the Acting City Attorney.
Judith Carico, 25311 O'Keefe Lane, requested Council to set up an independent
public Meaning on tne issue or Measure E including a question/answer period on
the subject. Dronkert stated that the League of Vibmn Voters had already scheduled
such an informational meeting on the election. In line with this subject, the
Acting City Attorney noted that it world not be appropriate to use public funds
or public materials for such a meeting on an election issue.
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C. PRE'SPS71'ATICNS FROM THE FLOOR: (continued)
4W Betsy B�ert�ram,, 1854 P 'Hill Head, covrented on the placement of election signs
lel the Town and the vio Latlons o e Town I a ordinance on this matter that were
taking place. She felt that the Concerned Citizens of Ins Altos Hills were trying
to save the Town's zoning and they were not receiving any support from the Council.
Allison responded to this aamient by stating that he felt the Council's position
was well stated in the ballot arguments. The City Manager responded that the sign
issue was an enforcement one and he could discuss this with Mrs. Bertram at a later
time.
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Commissioner Gottlieb reported that on 9/26/85, in addition to the study session,
the Commission had discussed one item during a regular meeting. This item was the
request for a 40' setback on Bentley Court (Int #6) and the request was denied by
the Cocmission. At their meeting on 1019/85, the Commission approved the variance
request for Lands of Zappella and sent the proposed antenna ordinance back to staff
for additional review. A meeting on this subject was scheduled for 10/17/85 with
Planner Nancy Lytle and Commissioner Gottlieb.
E. SPECIAL OIMERS:
1. Public Hearings:
a) LANDS OF LISAC, 13859 Templeton Place, request for a special land use permit
` to allow an addition having a height in excess of fifteen feet
` The Staff Planner presented her 10/9/85 report which noted that on 8/26/85 an
application for a zoning permit to construct additions and deck was submitted and
on 9120/85 an application was submitted to convert the existing carport into a
garage. Staff recmnended that the Council approve the Special Land Use Permit
based on the project's conformance with the guidelines for Ordinance #295.
Council discussed the plans before them and expressed concern at the issue of
having practically two houses on one lot. Allison questioned why staff had not
required a conditional use permit for the garage. Staff noted that the plans
were sorew8uat confusing especially since the packet before Council included no
floor plans. There were three structures on the property, two of which were non-
conforming which predated the incorporation of the Town. The Staff Planner noted
that under the existing ordinances, a conditional use permit was not require].
However, if Council 'clearly' thought it was a secondary dwelling, they could require
a conditional use permit.
MYrION SECONDED AND W=RAM: Moved by Allison, seconded by Fuhrman and withdrawn
to continue the public hearing on the Lands of Lisac because of lack of information
on the application.
Mr. Scott Qumingham, applicant's design coordinator, suggested that Council did
have to inn ormation Jout it might need some clarification. He noted that there
were actually two separate applications: 1) remodel of the existing kitchen which
had been damaged by fire plus an addition which included laundry facilities and the
replacerent of an existing deck; and 2) the garage application which included removal
�r of the existing three -car carport and replacement with a three -car garage designed in
keeping with the style of the house.
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item l.a) LANDS OF T,TSAI' (continued);
` M)TION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell arra passed
unanimously to grant a Special Land Use Permit for the Lands of Lisac based on the
project's conformance with the guidelines for Ordinance #295.
b) Ordinance # amending the Ins Altos Hills Municipal Code by renumbering
and mending the Titles of Titles 9 and 10 thereof ard the chapters contained
therein and by renumbering the sections thereof; adding Titles 11 and 12
thereto; amending Chapter 1 entitled "Zoning" on Title 10; repealing Chapter 3
of Title 9 entitled "Site Development;" and adding Chapter 2 entitled "Site
Development" to Title 10 thereof
Mary Stutz, Chairman/Pathways Committee, noted that not all of the items in the
Path and Trail Element of the General Plan had been worked into the proposed
site development ordinance. She further noted that the ordinance should state:
'a pathway easement shall be required in an emergency access road.'
Judith Carico, Planuninc mMiasimler^o rented that in intent and action paths
had always been part of emergency access roads.
PASSED BY ODNSINSUS: To direct staff to meet with Mrs. Stutz regarding her cammants
and suggestions on the proposed site development ordinance.
M7TION SEWEIDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Rydell and passed unani-
umusly to waive further reading of Ordinance.
` MOTION SECONDED MO CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by F uhlman and passed
unanimously to introduce Ordinance #299 as stated above.
At this point in the agenda it was agreed to discuss Item B.Sa) which was removed
from the Consent Calendar together with Item E.2.
2. LANDS OF ZAPPE •LTA, FILE VAR #4-85, 13975 La Paloma Road, request'ito encroach
into the front yard setback and height envelope by 31'x' to allow for an
existing ran -conforming single story residence.
Dronkert asked for clarification of the increase of 9[1,000 square feet of existing
development area after the lot line adjustment. It was noted that the barn (an
existing non -conforming structure) would be shifted to the other lot with the
lot line adjustment.
MOTION SBC20ED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passed
unanimously to concur with the Planning Commission's approval for Lands of Zappella,
13.975 La Paloma Road, File VAR #4-85, variance to encroach into the front yard
setback and height envelope by 3131' to allow for an existing con -conforming single
story residence.
MYTION SECaMED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by EUhxman and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #144-85 approving final parcel map concerning the
Land of Zappella-Burkhart
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (continued):
3. Resolution # approving final parcel map concerning the Lands of Wubbels-
Alvarez (La Paloma Road)
MYTION SE(AMIDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Rydell,seconded by EUhrman and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #145-85 approving final parcel map concerning the
Lands of Wubbels-Alvarez
4. Resolution # approving and authorizing execution of an agreement between
the City of the Ta' of Ins Altos Hills and Lee R. Senior (Blue Ox Tree Service)
M TICK SEOCNIDED AMID CARR:D:D: Moved by Rydell, seconded by Allison and passed by
the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution #146-85 approving and authorizing
execution of an agreement between the City of the Town of los Altos Hills and Lee R.
Senior (Blue Ox Tree Service) subject to possible cancellation depending on Town's
insurance status on 11/1/85.
AYES: Mayor Drcnkert and Councilaembers Allison, Fuhhr7tan and Rydell
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: CDuncilmaniwr Van Tamelen
5. Resolution # approving specificationsfor purchase of personal property,
and authorizing bids to be received for purchase thereof (air compressor, roller
and trailer)
N)TION SECUMDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by Fubrnan and passed unani-
N mnusly to adopt Resolution #147-85 approving specifications for purchase of personal
property, and authorizing bids to be received for purchase thereof.
1. Report on Offer of dedication of private portion of Vista Del Valle Court
The City Manager rnmmmeded that the Council reject the offer to dedicate a portion
of Vista Del. Valle Court, noting that acceptance of dedication to public right-of-way
standards would result in the four properties on Vista Del Valle Court having less
than 1.00 net acres. in addition the dedication does not appear to provide substantial
public benefit.
MDTION SECOMIDED AMID CARR=: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously to direct staff to advise the residents on Vista Del Valle Court that the
Council declined to accept their offer of dedication.
2. Items Renmed from the Consent Calendar:
a) Approval of Minutes: October 2, 1985
M1rION SEMMIDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Puhnnan and passed
unanimously to approve the October 2, 1985 Council minutes with the following amend-
ments: page 1, Item B. Motion - seconded by Allison not Fuhx an; page 8, Item H.1.a) -
Cou ici hmember van Tamelen, not Mayor Drcnkert, abstained on second motion; Item H.l.d)
second paragraph should read: 'Council discussed this request and Rydell expressed
kw concerns that the addendum included no information on the financial impact of such an
extension or the goals and schedules related to the contract.'
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G. SPECIAL REPORTS:
1. Reports from Standing Coimiittees:
2. Reports from Ad Hoc Cmiittees:
a) Town Orchardist
van Tamelen, in connection with the establishment of the Heritage Ad Hoc Committee,
suggested that the Mayor be authorized to ask Mr. Clarence Maurer to be the Town's
Official Orchardist in Residence.
MOTION SDCOMED AMID CAIIII=: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously to authorize the Mayor to ask Mr. Clarence Maurer to be the Town 'a
official Orchardist in Residence, with the duties of overseeing the trees and the
responsibility of advice and possible help with their care and maintenance.
b) Los Altos Chamber of Comierce
Dron kert noted that the Town was a nx mber of the los Altos Chamber of Comrerce
and we did take part in certain joint mmunity activities. Since this was the
case, she suggested it would be appropriate to appoint an official Town representative.
M7TION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Fuhrman and passel
unanimously to appoint Edward Barnes as the official Tum representative to the Ins
Altos Chamber of Cc[ ce.
c) Heritage Ommittee
Fkhnman presented a report on the 9/25/85 meeting of the Heritage Ocarnittee. This
report which is on file at Tb m Hall detailed at saw length the details of the
placanent of the house which have received attention and those which need to be
done in the future. In connection with the comient that the Tbwn could receive a
landscaping plan for the house at no cost, van Tamelen stated that these should be
an Overall plan for the project and it should not be done in a piecemeal fashion.
Dronkert thanked Fuhrman for her work on this committee and Dave Linebarger, Building
Official, for all of his work on the house.
PASSED BY CUNSPNSUS: Council approval would be required for any structural changes
to the Heritage House, for example the moving of walls, doors, etc.
d) Festival of Lights - October 20, 1985 Run
Ryden suggested that Mr. Barnes, as the official Tran representative to the Los
Altos Chamber of Commerce, clarify with the Festival of Lights Association why
the Hills was not nentionel in any publicity for this run. It was the understanding
that this run was a joint camuhity effort.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: Tb designate Councilnimhcr Ryden as the official representative
of the Town in the 10/20/85 Run and to authorize Town payment of the $10 entry fee
for Mr. Ryden.
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G. SPECIAL REPORTS: (continued):
3. Qxaents from the Council:
a) van Tamelen: Joint Awards Committee
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To appoint a subttee, Mary van Tamelen and Judy Carico,
to make nominations for recipients of the Joint Comnmity Awards.
b) van Tamelen: Peninsula Division - League of California Cities
van Tamelen noted that there would be no increase in the dues structure for the
Peninsula Division. The dues for the Town would ruin at $10/year.
C) Drunkest: reorganization of Council liaisons to committees
Dronkert reported that since two committees had been merged in the newly organized
committee structure, changes were required concerning Council liaison appointments.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: van Tamelen world be the Council liaison to the Environmental
Design and Protection Committee.
d) Dronkert: Peninsula Division Meeting 10/24/85
It. was noted that van Tamelen would be attending the 10/24/85 meeting of the Peninsula
Division of the League of California Cities.
e) Dronkert: resignation of Assistant City Attorney
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To approve the Mayor suing a letter to Mr. William Hughes
accepting his resignation as Assistant City Attorney and thanking.lim for his services
to the Town.
H. STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNDUNCQ4ENt'S:
1. City Manager:
a) Report on financial impact and work plan of the agreement with Martin
Carpenter Associates
The City Manager referred to his 10/11/85 staff report which included the estimates
that the Martin Carpenter costs associated with the revisions to the zoning ordinance
and the housing element would total $6,057 with an additional $600 required for the
development of a good base line map.
Rydell asked if a schedule of target dates for the planning projects could be put
together. The City Manager responded that this could be done and a report will be
given at the next meeting.
b) Town Hall's Heating System
Noting that recently the pipes burst at Torun Hall connected with the heating system,
the City Manager reported that part of the carpet would be replaced including a heavier
Lpad. The options of replacing the radiant heating or putting in forced air heating
�/ were being reviewed.
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H. STAFF - REPORT'S, CORRESPOME 7CE AND AMJaNC'EMUM: (continued) :
2. City Attorney:
3. City Clerk: Report on Council Correspondence
Council took the following actions by consensus regarding the 10/11/85 report on
Council correspondence:
To send a letter to the appropriate persons expressing support for federal funding
of research on the effects of Pollutants on San Francisco Bay.
To send a letter to the Santa Clara County Medical Society stating that the Council
supported SB75 and had taken no action on the proposed amendment to SB75.
7o send a letter to Mrs. Trowbridge asking her to identify the owners of the barking
dogs in question and to send her concerns regarding the trucks on Stonebmok to
Santa Clara County which had jurisdiction over the quarry.
MOTION SEMMED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Fuhrman and passed by
the following roll call vote to instruct the City Manager to take all reasonable
steps to enforce the animal ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills.
AYES: Councilmenbers Allison, Euhi and van Tanelen
NOES: Mayor Dronkert and Councihamter Rydell
To send a lettere. to Los Altos Mayor Terry CVllinann thanked him for his letter
concerning the Solid Waste Disposal Options Crnmittee and advising him the Council
would be making an appointment at their 11/6/85 meeting.
4. City Engineer:
a) Central Drive to Moody Court - Fire Road
The City Engineer noted that the Maintenance Supervisor had obtained an estimate of
$4,000 to save overgrowth f= the Central Drive Fire Road. After the vegetation
has been re cved the Town will repair erosion damage to the Central Drive Fire Road
and resurface, with gravel, to Fire Department standards.
MYTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fuhrman, seconded by van Tanelen and passed
un>aMMOUsly to direct the City Manager to allocate finds f= the 1985-86 budget
to Provide for vegetation removal on the Central Drive Fire Road, as cost efficiently
as possible.
I. NEW BUSII SS:
1. Appointment to Pathways, Recreation and Parks Committee
This iter was continued to the next Council meeting.
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I. NEW BUSINESS (continued):
2. Scheduling of Special Meeting:
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To approve the calling of a Special Meeting by the Mayor
to discuss the issue of insurance for the Town if it is determined such a
meeting is necessary prior to November 1, 1985.
3. Consent Calendar Iters:
Council discussed when items removed from the Consent Calendar should be reviewed -
at the time of their removal from the Consent Calendar or under Unfinished Business.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To discuss iters removed from the Consent Calendar at the
time they are removed from the Consent Calendar with an eight minute time limit
on each item. At the Mayor's discretion, the item may be discussed under Unfinished
Business if it appears to involve a lengthy discussion.
Allison suggested that resolutions approving final maps be placed on the Consent
Calendar. It was agreed the City Attorney would be consulted on this matter and,
if appropriate, this placement would take place.
4. Joint Awards Meeting - November 22, 1985
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To authorize reimh=sement to staff members planning to
attend the 11/22/85 Joint Awards Luncheon.
MYTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fk2u:man, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously to go past the hour of 11:30 p.m. adjournment.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL
The City Council then adjourned at 11:40 p.m. to Executive Session for Personnel
and reconvened at 1:20 a.m.
K. ADJOURZ1EN1'
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned
at 1:22 a.m.
Respectfully sulmitted,
Patricia Dowd, City Clerk