HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/1985CITY COUNCIL
TOM OF IAS ALTS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
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Wednesday, November 20, 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 Town Hall.
A. %)LL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmembers Allison, Fuhmman, Rydell and van Tanelen
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager George Scarborough, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City Engineer
Michael Enright, City Planner Nancy Lytle and City Clerk Pat Dovd
Planning
Comp: Arthur Lachenbruch
Press: Mary Fortney, Peninsula Times Tribune
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items Removed: B.2 (Fuhrmen); B.3.c) (Dronkert)
MOTION SEMMED AND CARRIED: hovel by van Tamelen, seconded by Fuhrman and passed
unanimously to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: October 31, 1985 and Novenie 6, 1985*
3. Resolutions for Adoption:
a)
Resolution #151-85 setting the time and place of public hearing on an
application for a special land use permit (Lands of Rayden, 26015 Torello In.)
b)
Resolution #152-85 setting the time and place of public hearing on an
application for a special land use permit (Lards of lacy, Iot #3, Red Rock Rd.)
d)
Resolution #153-85 accepting as conpleted the work of construction of the
Edith Avenue Bridge replacement, authorizing final payment cancerning such
work, and directing the City Clerk to file notice of =npletion
e)
Resolution #154-85 accepting as completed the work of Barron Creek Dredging
authorizing final payment concerning such cork, and directing the City Clerk
to file notice of completion
f)
Resolution 4155-85 accepting as completed the work of Page Mill Road Sewer
Line Replacement, authorizing final payment concerning such work, and
directing the City Clerk to file notice of ccFrpletion
*Counci I+enLer Rydell abstained from approval of the minutes for 11/6/85 as he was
not present at the meeting.
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` B. COMM' CALENDAR: (continued) :
9. Remnnended Denial of Claim - Robert Crowe
5. Actions of the Planning Coudssion: recommended granting of the following:
a) LANDS OF RORPONrINOS, FILE SA #9-83, Altamont broad, request for approval
of Site Approval
5. Motion for Adoption: Motion setting December 9, 1985 as the Public Hearing
Date on the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision regarding setback
determination for 11651 Jessica Lane, Lards of Cheng.
Mr. Hillard Reiser, 27660 Red Rock Road, questioned the work that was being done
on Centr Drive and askedCounc to ve the work stopped until further discussions
could be held with the people most directly involved. He asked if Central Drive
was actually on the list of fire roads and, if so, why was it so designated. In his
opinion the improvements being made were raining Central Drive.
Council suggested placing this natter on a later agenda to give them the opportunity
to review the matter. Drodk t pointed out that it had been Council's policy to have
all the fire roads in Town cleared and also noted that at their 10/16/85 meeting the
Council had directed the City Manager to allocate funds frau the 1985-86 budget to
provide for vegetation reroval on the Central Drive Fire Road.
#*A, MOTION S1 MOM AND CARR=D: Moved by Rydell, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
by the following roll call vote to cease work on the Central Drive project and to
agendize this matter for the 12/9/85 Council meeting for review on the background
information from the Los Altos Fire Deparba t and Town staff.
AYES: Councilmambers Allison, Fuhrmsn, Rydell and van Tamelen
NOES: Mayor Dronkert
Mr. Gregory Me11h�,-g, Goodwin Steinberg Associates, asked for clarification concerning
natw�action�FTia en on a sIan3 oi—Korpontinos. The Mayor explained that
this item had been on the Consent Calendar and had been approved by the Council.
C=aissioner lachenbruch reported that at the 11/13/85 Counission meeting, Lambs of
Korpontinos (site approval) received reoomrerdation for approval and Lands of
Prodxamu (conditional use permit for secondary dwelling) was continued. In addition
Conmission Lachenbruch reported that the Canmission had discussed zoning ordinance
amendments regarding setback lines. He explained the rationale behind the ommission's
decisions regarding Lards of Hansen and Lands of Cheng's setback determinations and
stated that a report would be presented to the Council on this important issue in the
near future.
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CITY COUNCIL KENUTFS - November 20, 1985
E. SPECIAL ORDERS:
1. Public Hearings:
a) LANDS OF CAMPI, 12720 Viscaino Road, request for a special lard use permit
to allow an addition having a height in excess of fifteen feet
The Tann Planner presented her 11/14/85 staff report which included the staff reco men -
dation that the Council approve the special land use permit for the proposed additions
to the Land of Caapi.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fuhrman and passed
unanimously to approve a special land use permit for the Lands of Capri for an
addition having a height in excess of fifteen feet based on the project's substantial
conformance with the guidelines for Ordinance #295.
2. Resolution # approving issuance of a special land use permit for a garage
structure having a height in excess of fifteen feet on lands of Mozart, and
authorizing execution of use permit and ordering recordation thereof
a) LANDS OF MOZART, 11627 Dawson Drive, appeal of Site Develops nt Permit and
Zoning Permit (continued from 11/6/85 Council Meeting)
b) LANDS OF MOZART, 11627 Dawson Drive, request for a special land use permit
to allow for an addition having a height in excess of fifteen feet
(f, The City Attorney reported that Council and the applicant had received copies of
the special land use permit prepared for the lands of Mozart. As a result of
discussions with the applicant, there were tw amerce is to the permit before
Council: page one, paragraph one, amended to read .not to exceed eight thousand
eight hundred and eighty square feet. .; and page four, section 10.(a) amended
to include 'except for minor repairs and maintenance consisting of oil change, battery
change, minor engine tune -,up, cleaning and tire repair.
M_ r. John Mozart, applicant, stated that he concurred with the proposed agreamnt.
i3fir e'eeing with Mayor Dronkert that it was quite particular in its conditions
he felt it expressed an intent on both his part and the Town's toward the sucoessful
completion of the project to the benefit of all concerned.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Fuhrman, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
by the following roll call vote to uphold the issuance of Site Development Permit
and Zoning Permits for the lands of Mozart, 11627 Dawson Drive.
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Councilnerbers Allison, Fuhrnan and van Tamelen
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmemlxs Rydell
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tauelen and passed
by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution #156-85 approving issuance of a
special lard use permit for a garage structure having a height in excess of fifteen
feet on lards of Mozart, and authorizing execution of use permit and ordering recorda-
tion thereof.
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmenbers Allison, Fuhrman and van Ta elen
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmanber Rydell
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (continued):
3. Resolution # declaring canvass of returns and result of a Special
Municipal Election held on November 5, 1985
m)TicN sEmmID AMID CAimm: Moved by Fuhr , seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unaniT""'SlY to adopt Resolution #157-85 declaring canvass of returns and result of a
Special Municipal Election on November 5, 1985.
Noting that Measure F on the library tax received strong support in the Town,
Council co miented that there was an extnmwf y high voter turnout in the Town
for the 11/5/85 election.
F. LWINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Request frni 'Torn Barton to grade and construct driveway portion within conserva-
tion easement, 27555 Purissima Reload
The Town Planner referred to hes 11/14/85 staff report which gave the background
information on the applicant's request to grade and construct a driveway portion
within the conservation easanert. Staff recdmended that the request be granted
and the conservation easement line be rerecorded.
Mr. Tone Barton,applicant, agreed to have his engineers realign the easement so the
trees s
Mrs. Claire Lewis, owner of property, stated that she felt this was a reasonable
request in that orrguna ly the�rivewey and bridge were going to be allowed in the
easement.
MOTION SB MED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tarnelen, seconded by Fuhrman and passed
by the following roll call vote to grant the request to construct a portion of a
driveway and parking area within a recorded conservation easement at 27555 Purissima
Road, with the stipulation that the 24" and 30" oak trees closest to the proposed
construction world be protected and the conservation easement line world be moved
and rerecorded at the applicant's expense.
ASFS: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmenbers Euhrran, Rydell and van Tamelen
NOES: Councilmarber Allison
2. Edith Avenue Bridge - Liquidated Damages - Request for relief by Tim Hilleary
The City Engineer referred to his 11/14/85 staff report which gave the background
information on the contract with Mfr. Hilleary and noted Council's options which were
to retain all liquidated damages, return then all or return a portion of the liquidated
damages.
Mfr. Tim Hilleary, applicant, appealed to the Council's sense of humanity. He apologiza
for delay in completing the bridge but noted that there had been extenuating
circumistances.
Mr. William Mellish, representative from Caltrans, noted that if Mr. Hilleary's
t request were approved it would facilitate discussions on cmPletion of the Edith
�r Avenue Bridge Project between the Town and the State. With stop rrotices on file at
Town Hall, it was more difficult to resolve the total issue.
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(, F. UNFINISf�D BUSIDIFSS: Item 2 - Edith Avenue Bridge (continued):
�w WTION SDEDfIDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
by the following roll call vote to extend the working days of the Edith Avenue
Bridge Contract to and including September 26, 1985.
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmpmbers Rydell and van Tamelen
NOES: Councilmembers Allison and ruhr ann
3. Report on Black Mountain/Elena Pathway (continued from 11/6185 meeting)
PASSED BY OCNSENSUS: To continue this item to a future Council meeting to allow
adequate time for the City Attorney to prepare a muco on the subject and to allow
Council to review the issue.
4. Iters Removed from the Consent Calendar:
a) Approval of Warrants: $65,603.22
Fbbxman stated that she had renoved the warrants from the Consent Calendar because
it had been her understanding that PG&E was going to donate the hookup of the
Heritage House and she noticed warrant #2523 for $215.38. The City Engineer reporter]
that discussions were underway concerning a possible refund to the Town; however,
PG&E required payment prior to any work being done on the Heritage House.
M7PION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Fuhnnan, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unaninously to approve the warrants in the amount of $65,603.22.
b) Resolution # setting the time and place of public hearing on an
application for a special land use permit (Lands of Bob Cwen Hammes, Inc.,
lot #6, Bentley Court)
The Mayor oamnented that this application for Lot #6 was for a two-story house;
hwrever, at the 11/6/85 Council meeting a 30' setback from Burke Road had been
approved for Int #6, Bentley Court with the stipulation that the structure be a
single story. Since the application for the single story house for Lot #6 was
scheduled for site development in the very near future, the Mayor suggested con-
tinuing this item and scheduling both public hearings for the same Council Meeting
MOTION SI ODNDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by Rydell and passed
unanimously to continue this item and to schedule both public hearings on applica-
tions for special land use permits for Lot #6, Bentley Court for the same Council
Meeting.
G. SPECIAL REPORTS:
1. Reports from Standing Committees:
a) Safety Canmittee:
Barbara Tryon, Chairman - Safety Committee, reported that the mailing on the Neighbor-
, hood Emmrgency Preparedness Plan had gone out and she thanked all the volunteers
who had helped her in this effort. in particular Mrs. Tryon thanked Mary van Tamelen,
kwr Judy Carico, Rosemary Meyerott, Ed Barnes, Ann Throop, Mary Stutz, Carolyn Nystrom,
Marc Kaufman and Mrs. and Mrs. Carl Sorensen.
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G. SPECIAL REPORTS: Iten 1 - Safety Cbavdttee (continued):
M7rION SECONDED ACID CARRIED: Maved by van Tamelen, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously to thank Barbara Tryon for her time and effort in working on the
Emergency Preparedness Plan for the Town.
2. Reports from Ad Hoc Ca ttees: none
3. Coments from the Council:
a) Rydell: Iniad Race Permit Applications
Rydell referred to the Festival of Lights Run on 10/20/85 in which he had been a
participant. He expressed concerns over the courses of runs such as this and
noted that they should be reviewed carefully before approval is given. The City
Manager responded that he had discussed this matter with Capt. Thomas of the Sheriff's
Department and it was agreed the procedure would be that they would investigate the
nurses and advise staff of any potential problems, road closures, etc.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: Councilman RydP11 agreed to review all race courses prior to
Council consideration of applications for race permits.
b) Allison: Intergovernmental Council Meeting (GC) - 11/7/85
Allison reported that at the 11/7/85 IGC meeting the following subjects were dis-
cussed: Draft Report on the Integrated Environmental Management Project (TEMP). One
of the principal objectives of this project was to evaluate and cmpare health risks
from toxic pollutants in the environment. A copy of the draft report and tentative
findings are on file in the Council Office; status report on Williamson Act cancella-
tion legislation; inactive file status of the Bottle Bill; and regional solutions
for transportation issues.
c) Allison: Breakfast Meeting -11/20/85 - Assemblyman Konnyu
Allison reported that he and the Mayor had attended the 11/20/85 breakfast meeting
with Assenblyman Konnyu. During the meeting important current issues were discussed,
in particular deep pocket liability and special district financing
d) van Tamelen: North County Library Authority
van Tamelen reported that a meeting was scheduled for 11/22/85 of the North County
Library Authority to discuss opening the library as scon as possible.
e) van Tamelen: CRAG
van Tamelen reported that the audit for CHAC was on file in the Council's Office.
In addition sheco oriented that CHAC. had mailed approximately 1,500 letter requesting
associate members; had scheduled several events including a tennis and bridge tourna-
ment; had formed a speakers bureau and was requesting donations from churches, busi-
nesses and service organizations.
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G. SPECIAL REPORTS: Item 3 - Comments from Council (continued):
ikw f) Dronkert: Town spraying of paths
Dronkert requested clarification of where spraying was actually done - on landscaping
or only on overgrown areas. The City Manager responded that in general spraying was
not done on landscaping and suggested that the Mayor refer any calls she may receive
on this subject to the staff.
suMSMary Stutz, Chaianan -Pathways Committee, reported that the Ton mailing on the
Ft'� spraying lust gone out in the mail. She noted that spraying was not
done on landscaping unless it had groan onto the path. Discretion was used in
wfinat was sprayed.
g) Dronkert: Applications for Town Committees
Dronkert noted that an advertisement had appeared in the Town Crier regarding
applications being accepted for the following committees: Safety, Roads & Drainage
and Environmental Design and Protection. The deadline for applications was 11/22/85
and the appointments would be on the next Council agenda, van Tamelen requested
that any applicants for the Environmental Design and Pollution Committee be advised
of an organizational meeting for this committee on 12/2/85 at 7:30 p.m.
h) Dronkert: Letter from Mayor Feinstein regarding Kirkwood Power House
Council took no action on Mayor Feinstein's request for support of a third turbine
at the Kirkwood Pacer House.
H. STAFF - REPORTS, CORRFSPCNDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. City Manager:
a) Martin Carpenter Associates Contract - wbrk Plan Sunnary
The City Manager referred to his work plan summary dated 11/19/85. He stated that
he would enccur age the most expeditious conclusion of the projects listed in the
report and would update the summary at a later date for the Council's information.
b) Resolution # approving and authorizing execution of addend= to agree-
ment between the City of the Tuan of Los Altos Hills and Eduardo 0. Coli
MIITICN SEODfIDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by Fuhrman and passed unani-
mously to adopt Resolution #158-85 approving and authorizing execution of addendum to
agreement between the City of the Tann of Jos Altos Hills and Eduardo 0. Coli
2. City Attorney:
a) Alliance Insurance Company
The City Attorney noted that he had prepared a resolution concerning the proposal
from Alliance Insurance Company which was discussed at the 10/31/85 Council meeting.
The resolution formalized an earlier Council action.
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((. H. STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE AND At�10I�V15: Item 2 - City Attorney (continued):
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Dbved by Rydell, seconded by EUhrman and passed by the
following roll call vote to adopt Resolution 4159-85 accepting the proposal of
Allicance Inenrnara any to issue a liability insurnace premium, authorizing
payment of premium, and making of application for letter of credit and time deposit
account, and authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to execute required documents
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmenbers Fuhrman, Rydell and van Tamelen
NOES: Councilmember Allison
b) los Altos Hills vs. Jarvis
The City Attorney reported that a temporary restraining order had been issued
against the Jarvis' and would be in effect until December 5, 1985. He would keep
Council advised on this matter.
c) Urgency Ordinance
The City Attorney reported that he had prepared a mem concerning Ordinance 0292
for Council's information. If Council wished to extend the urgency ordinance,
certain public hearings needed to be scheduled and reports prepared.
PASSED BY CCNSENSUS: To agendize the special lard use permit process for the
next Council Meeting.
Comtission Iachenbrudi commented that in his opinion it was very mrVortant that
the Council and the Commission share what they have learned from the urgency
ordinance.
3. City Clerk: Report on Council Correspondence
Council accepted the report on Council Correspondence dated 11/14/85 and further
agreed to send a letter to Assemblyman Cortese thanking him for his assistance
during the past Legislative Session.
4. Other:
I. NEW BUSINESS:
J. ADJOURtZ=:
These being no futher new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned
at 10:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Duad, City Clerk