HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/18/1984CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF IDS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
Wednesday, July 18, 1984
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Mayor Allison 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 Allison and COuncilnxmibers Dronkert, FUhnnan, Rydell and van Tamelen
Absent: None
Staff: Acting City Manager/Engineer Gordon Miller, City Attorney Frank Gillio,
Staff Planner Nancy Lytle and City Clerk Pat Dowd
Planning
Come: Judith Carico
Press: Florence Pallakoff, Los Altos Town Crier
Items Removed: B.1 — June 20, 1984, June 27, 1984 and July 5, 1984 minutes
(van Tamelen)
MOTION SBOONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by Fuhrman and passed
unanimersly to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: June 30, 1984 and July 2, 1984
2. Approval of Warrants: $100, 548.47 (*see page 7)
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1. Ordinance # emending Title 6 of the Ins Altos Hills Municipal Code
entitled "Sanitation and Health" by adding thereto Chapter 5 entitled
"Mosquito Abatement" (FIRST READING) - continued from 6/20/84 meeting
Mr. Alexander Traficanti, Member - Pollution Control Cefmitte:e, explained to
Council - the proposed ordinance they had before then including the three new
sections on waiver and consent, certification of drainage and authority for
emergency abatenent. In addition Mr. Traficanti clarified the sections on
failure to abate nuisance and certification of drainage.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Phved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passed
unanimously to add the following three sections to the proposed ordinance as
prepared by the City Attorney: authority for emergency abatement, waiver and
consent and certification of drainage.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - July 18, 1984
D. SPECIAL ORDERS (continued):
v MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passed
unanimously to waive further reading of Ordinance.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, bed-br van Twelm, (AMUED B3
seconded by Rydell and passel unaninmusly to introduce Ordinance #289. COUNCIL 8/1/84)
2. Ordinance # amending Chapter 1 entitled "Animals" of Title 6 of the
Los Altos Hills Municipal Code (FIRST READING)
Dronkert stated that she did not agree with Section 2(b) in the proposed ordinance
which stated that any person found guilty of a violation of this ordinance could
be deemd guilty of an infraction and each day of such violation would constitute
a separate infraction. Dronkert expressed the opinion that this was very severe.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fikuman and passed
unanimously to waive further reading of ordinance.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tmelen, seconded by Ftikmr and passel
by the following roll call vote to introduce Ordinance #290.
AYES: Mayor Allison and Councilmenbers F tuaan, Rydell and van Tamelen
NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Dronkert
3. Public Hearing:
a) Resolution #. ordering the vacation and abandonment of a portion of a
certain non -vehicular street access easement in the City of the Town of
Ips Altos Hills under the "Public Streets, Highways and Service Ease ants
Vacation law", Section 8300, et seg., of the Streets and Highways Code of
California (Purissima Hills Water District).
Council had before them the 7/13/64 staff report from the Acting City Manager/
Engineer which included the recommendation that because of site development concerns
the public hearing be continued to give all interested parties additional time to
address their concerns. Other alternatives would be for the District to acquire
a Public Utilities Easement or for both the District and the property comer to go
through the Site Development process.
It was noted at this point that the representatives from the Water District were
not yet present at the meting.
MOTION SECONDED AMID FAILED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fuhrman and failed
by the following roll call vote to continue discussion of this item until the
Wates District representatives were present.
AYES: CouncilnEmbers Rydell and van Tamelen
NOES: Mayor Allison and Councilmembers Dronkert and Fuhxman
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D. SPFCIAL ORDERS: Iten 3.a) continued:
Mr. Joseph Sieger, 27087 Old Trace Lane, owner of piece of property the Water
District wanted to acquire, stated that he had the same concerns as noted by
the Planning Camnission: noise, landscaping, precedent of lot split, access off
Fremont, setbacks and other planning issues. Mr. Sieger cemented that this
facility would have a significant impact on the environment and he strongly
supported the Planning Camaission's recomnndation that the matter be continued
for further review. Mr. Sieger also noted that he was most willing to work with
the Water District on this matter.
Mr. Vincent Liu, 27241 West Fremont Iniad, shared Mr. Sieger's concerns. He noted
his se was located less ran the proposed location of the water png
and he was most concerned about noise. Mr. Liu wanted the Water District to go
through the planning process and he also thought the neighbors in the area should
be more involved.
Mr. Dan Alexander, President - Purissima Water District, commented that it was
essential t pians progress for an increase in water to the District. In the
Board's opinion, the site under discussion was the best choice. Mr. Alexander
also noted that the concerns of neighbors, the Planning Convdssion, etc. could
all be addressed at the time of their public hearings on the subject.
Joan Gassman, applicant's attorney, stated that the District had been working with
e Town on this matter or several months. With regard to the suggestion that
they go through the ccniplete planning process, Ms. Cassman felt that many of the
planning issues were irrelevant to the project and there were the additional
expenditures of time, irony and resources to be considered.
Mr. Norrie Johnson, Member - Purissime Water District Board of Directors agreed
with concerns expressed by neiqlibors and the Than; haaever, he felt there was
an even larger concern which was creating the urgency - what would happen when
the District ran out of water?
Mr. Graham Malone, applicant's engineer, explained the levels and uses of water
sn it e areaand their s ora suitable site for the pump station.
Mayor Allison suggested the adoption of an alternative resolution which would
order the vacation and abandonment of the portion of the non -vehicular street
access easement at such time as the Water District shall have obtained a Site
Development Pe t under the Site Development Law of the Town for the real
property upon Mich the District proposed to construct a pump station and on
which the portion of the non -vehicular street access easement is located.
Mr. Sieger, 27087 Old Trace Lane, stated that he had been informed that the
Site Development Committee could refer an issue to the full Planning Crnmission
and it was his suggestion that this be done in this case.
M7fION SECONIDID ASID CARRIED: Mwed by Dronkert, seconded by Fbbnman and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #68-84 declaring Town's intention to order the
vacation and abandonment of a portion of a certain non -vehicular street access
easement.
M TION SBOa0ED AND CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimnsly to request the Planning Cam¢iission to require that the Site Development
Application for pmp station be heard before the full Planning Commission.
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L D. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item 3.a) continued:
y MOTION SEMMED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously to reconsider the request from the Water District for vacation and
abandonment of a portion of a certain non -vehicular street access easement in
sixty days.
4. Request for Lot Line Adjustment, LANDS OF MDRT0N
MOTION q=ED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Dronkert and passed
unanimously to add the following condition to the resolution for lot line adjustment:
'execute and cause to be recorded a covenant in form approved by the City Attorney
and relinquishing their privilege and the privilege of their respective successors
and assigns to apply for variances under the Town's zoning law or for conditional
exceptions under the T'own's subdivision ordinance concerning lot 1, which covenant
shall be executed in consideration of the granting of the lot line adjustment and in
recognition of the fact that lot 1 already a small lot would became a smaller lot
by reason of the lot line adjustment.'
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fuh man and passed
unanimously to delete condition (ii) which states 'prepare a parcel map which
provides for the dedication of a pedestrian/equestrian easarent on parcel 1 along
La Paloma Road as indicated in the tentative map; and amend condition (iii) to
read 'restore the type II path along La Paloma Road to Tuan specifications
following completion of construction work if restoration work is required in the
opinion of the Town.'
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by FUhxman, seconded by Dronkert and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #69-84 approving lot line adjustment, LAMDS OF
MDRTON. as amended.
Resolution # approving and authorizing execution of an agreement between
the City of the Town of Ilius Altos Hills and Eduardo O. Coli (concerning the
performance of financial consultant services.)
MOTION SEOONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by Dxonkert and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #70-84 approving and authorizing execution of an
agreement between the City of the Town of Los Altos Hills and Eduardo O. Coli.
6. Resolution # ordering the perfonnanue of certain work (1984 Street
Inurovements)
T'he Resolution before Council approved plans and specifications for 1984 Street
Improvements and called for bids by 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 1984.
MOTION SEMMIDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by FUhxman and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #71-84 ordering the performance of certain work
(1984 Street Impxovemants)
7. Resolution # approving and authorizing execution of an agreement between
the City of the Town of Los Altos Hills and the State of California concerning
inspection services for the Edith Avenue Bridge Project
�✓ MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by Fuhxman and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #72-84 approving and authorizing execution of an
agreement between the City of the Town of Los Altos Hills and the State of
California concerning inspection services for the Edith Avenue Bridge Project.
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SPECIAL ORDERS: continued:
V 8. Resolution # ordering the performance of certain work (construction
of Edith Avaswe Bridge Replace ent at the intersection of Edith Avenue
and Adobe Creek)
The Resolution before Council approved the plans and specifications for the
construction of the Edith Avenue Bridge Replacement and c�l.led for bids by
11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 13, 1984.
MOTION SENfIDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seeded by Fuuinan and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #73-84 ordering the performance of certain work
(construction of Edith Avenue Bridge Replacement at the intersection of Edith
Avenue and Adobe Creek)
Salary Increases:
MDTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by FkAu an and passed
unanimously to approve a 58 cost of living increase for all salaried staff,
retroactive to July 1, 1984.
MNIGN SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by Dronkert and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #74 -84 -approving and authorizing execution of
addendum to agreement between the City of the Town of Los Altos Hills and Frank
Gillio (58 increase retroactive to July 1, 1984)
Items reeved from Consent Calendar:
DMION SBCOMIDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Dronkert and passed
unanimously to approve the June 20, 1984 Council minutes with the following
correction: Page 5, Item G.4 - add the roll call vote: Ayes: Dronkert, Fuhrman,
and Rydell; Noes: Mayor Allison and van Tamelen.
MDTICN SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Dronkert and passed
unanimously to approve the minutes of the June 27, 1984 Council meeting with the
following correction: Page 2, Item C, first motion should read: .......... to approve
the preparation of a draft agree ant on Ios Altos Sewers based on the concepts in
principle as stated in the 6/26/84 staff report, pending further study by Ios Altos
and Los Altos Hills - Ayes. Mayor Allison and Councilmembe+"s Fuhrman, Rydell and
van Tamelen; Noes: Mayor Pro Ten Dronkert.
MDTICN SBa7MIDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Dronkert and passed
unanimously to approve the July 5, 1984 Council meeting minutes with the following
corrections: Page 5, Item D.b) delete last sentence; page 7, Item I. - sentence
should read: 'The City Council adjourned at 12:00.'
3. Ios Altos Sewer Agreement
The City Attorney had provided Council with a draft document for the Los Altos
Sewer Agreement.
1,=ON SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by Fuhrmnn and passed
unanimously to agendize this matter for the next Council meeting.
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CITY COUNCIL M¢VUPFS - July 18, 1984
( F. SPECIAL ORDERS:
�✓' 1. Reports from Standing Committees:
a) All Committees: election of chairmen, review of charges and reporting
dates to Council
Julie Burian, Chairman - Environmental Design, Parks & Recreation Committee,
presented her report to the Council. At present there were nm—e�A�on e
committee; however, one was advisory and Julie would be resigning frau the
committee in August which would bring the nmmber back to the seven stated in
the resolution. The comnittee agreed with the charges as stated in resolution
#1558. Mrs. Burian summarized several projects the committee had been working
on such as the suxvey of all Town -owned lards which would be discussed at the
8/1/84 Council meeting; the Tann Booklet which was completed and being sent to
the printers and the work performed by committee members on Tann functions (i.e.
tree planting last Decenber, Tann Party). Mrs. Burian did note that their
liaison to the Heritage Preserve Committee had resigned from that assignment.
In conclusion, Mrs. Burian had two suggestions: 1) improve system for o mo,n;ca-
tion of results from oo Tnittee recommendations to Council; and 2) make the pathways
and environmental, design, parks & recreation committee represenatives at site
development and subdivision meetings voting members.
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Mary Stutz, Charman - Pathways Cannittee, presented her report which also served
as the semi-annual report to the Council from the Pathways Committee. Mrs. Stutz
commented that the committee felt its structure and charges were appropriate and
on July 23, 1984 they would be electing a chairman for the caning year. The report
also included the following: progress of maintenance crew in clearing pathways;
up-to-date master map of easements will be available 9/1/84; long-term project of
investigating federal funding sources; request for Town map shoring exact path
locations for citizen use and the oomnent that there should be more adequate
responses to oammittee reoouerdations.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: If a Committee has a reconTrendation, it should be presented
to Council in a separate document/at a City Council meeting. (AMENDED BY COUNCIL
for consideration 8/1/84)
2. Reports of Irl Hoc Committees:
a) Heritage Preserve Committee:
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To agenlize a report on the Heritage Preserve Committee for
the first meeting in September.
3. Reports from the Planning Commission:
Commissioner Carico reported that the Orientation Meeting held at the beginning
of the Planning Commission meeting on the 11th of July was excellent and future
study sessions would be scheduled. Mrs. Carico also noted that there was a
problem in Town of illegal structures and the Commission would be writing a letter
to the Council.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To agendize the $50 monthly expense check for Planning
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Commissioners for discussion at the first Council meeting in September.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - July 18, 1984
F. SPECIAL ORDERS: (continued):
iW 4. Comments frau the Council:
a) Councilman Rydell
Em rgency Preparedness Council Meeting held on 7/12/84. There was a review of
the Morgan Hill earthquake and a discussion of the role of elected officials.
Councilman Rydell would be working closely with Mark Kaufman on this issue and
would report back to Council.
Councilman Rydell expressed serious concerns about the possibility of an escaped
convict being in the Hills and the proper and timely notification of the residents.
He felt there should be posters, newspaper coverage, etc.
PASSED BY CCNSENSUS: To direct the Mayor to send a letter to the Sheriff's Depart-
ment asking for particular information on the current situation and requesting an
outline of what procedures would be followed in the future in such situations.
b) Mayor Pro Tan Dronkert
IGC Meeting - August 2, 1984: Since Dronkert would be unable to attend, Elilumn
as the alternate would participate in the IGC meeting.
Warrant List: Dronkert asked for clarification of the two bills onthe warrant
list dated 7/18/84 fron Mountain View and apparently related to the Landfill Agree-
ment. Dronkert had several questions on the obligation of the Town, the decision
to refund the JPA Surplus Fund and the landfill Agreement.
Allison stated for the record that the refund sent to residents had been collected
frau then specificaly for the purpose to fund the JPA. In his opinion this money
was rightfully returned to then.
ML7TION SFZbMIDID AMID CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by Rydell and passed
unanimously to amend warrant list dated 7/18/84 by deleting warrants #1519 and
1520 and holding then to the next meeting, pending a report frTan the City Attorney
on the landfill agreement with Mountain View.
c) CouncilreTber Mary van Tamelen
Co mnnity Relations Co mittee; Fiesta Day originally scheduled for the fall has
been rescheduled to the spring. Orientation Day originally scheduled for SepteNler
has been cancelled; date for the new City Manager's reception is pending.
Ad Hoc Committee formed to review the Roads & Drainage Ca mittee Report dated 6/11/84
van Tamelen reported that Mr. Lachenbruch was working on the ordinance revisions
and proposals would be presented at a future date to both the Planning Cannission
and the Council. *Planner would be contacting consulting engineers to follow the Roe
Safety Camnittee Minutes dated 6/4/84: van Tamlen questioned what if anything
had been done regarding the situation at Anacapa. It was noted that comers had
been sent letters regarding their responsibility to clear slides off private property.
( Allison did state however that he felt if there was a specific individual situation
that person should be notified of their responsibility. It was agreed the City
Attorney would draft a letter for the Acting City Manager concerning the matter at
Anacapa.
** and Drainage Camuittee recomendations with sane modifications. The Ad Hoc Committee
has essentially ompleted its task and the issue is now in the hands of the planner.
(AMENDED BY COUNCIL 8/1/84)
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CITY CDDNCII. MIITUTES - July 18, 1984
F. SPECIAL ORDERS: 4. Conments from Council (continued)
�W PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To agendize the private property issue for the first
meeting in September with a report from the City Attorney.
d) Mayor Allison
Safety Cannittee: Notification had been received that George Pfeiffer was
resigning from the Safety Committee. Proper advertising would be done regarding
this vacancy.
Westwind Barn Riding Ring: As a result of the former City Manager's weekly update
dated 7/7/84, the City Clerk was requested to research the reference to funding a
new riding ring for Westwind. This matter will be agendized for the first meeting
in September.
Town Hall Poof: Allison requested a staff report on the condition of the roof and
the date of original installation.
IOOC Annual Conference: designation of voting delegate
=ON SECONDED AND CAIU 1.'.n: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by Fuhrman and passed
unanimously to appoint van Tamelen as the Town's delegate and if she is unable
to attend to designate Ryrdell as the voting delegate.
City of Oroville - request for support in their protest against the proposed water
rate increase by the California Water Service
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct Mayor to send letter of support to the City of
Oroville.
Safety Committee - reconmiendation for radar on certain streets: report dated 7/3/84
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct Mayor to send letter to Sheriff's Department
requesting radar traps on the following streets: dmbleda, Fremont, Purissima and
Moody.
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1. Acting City Manager:
a) Recruitment - City Engineer/Director of Public Abrks
The Acting City Manager reported that the pre-screening had taken place and five
applicants had been chosen for interviews on the 26th and 27th of July. George
Scarborough would be participating in the interviews with Mr. Miller.
Councilman Rydell suggested that representatives from the Planning Commission and
Roads and Drainage Committees also be on the interview board.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: The Acting City Manager agreed to pass this request from
Council on to Mr. Scarborough.
�r b) Stonebrock Path
The Acting City Manager reported that he would schedule a meeting with Cindy
Hettinger as soon as possible regarding the brushing of the path.
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CITY CDUNCIL ME UPES - July 18, 1984
(( G. STAFF - REPORTS. CORRESPONDENCE AND AW)UNCEMENI'S:
�r 1. Acting City Manager (continued):
c) Lands of Schwarz
The Acting City Manager/Engineer reported that in his opinion the developers
were following the conditions set forth in Mr. Cotton's letter. Mr. Miller
dirt note that the Site Development Plan would not be considered until the
grading was done. Mr. Miller noted that he would call Mr. Cotton again and
discuss the considerable concerns about the project as it is now progressing.
He would also point out that the original conditions state that Mr. Cotton
would inspect the project at the owner's expenca to assure ompliannce with
conditions. Mr. Miller stated he would provide a status report on this subject
at the next Council meeting.
H. NEW BUSINESS:
Report on Sign Ordinance:
The City Attorney reported that the U.S. Supreme Court had just upheld a decision
which supported the riots of cities to regulate signs to eliminate visual clutter
and traffic hazards from public property.
2. Request for policy statement on lot line adjustment.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: Council directed staff to rend standards to the Planning
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regarding the establishment of a policy on processing lot line adjustments
including appropriate fees.
I%VrICN SECOWED AND CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by FnhLman and passed
unanimously to approve establishing the policy that all lot line adjustments be
reviewed by the Planning Corm ssion prior to inning to Council.
MrICN SECaMED AMID CARRIED: Mved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fuhnnan and passed
unanimously to go past the hour of adjourrent of 11:30 p.m. and continue to 12:00.
3. Withdrawal of request for Conditional Use Permit by applicant (LANDS OF
SMITH, CUP File #2-84)
The Staff Planner reported that on 7/12/84 Mr. Smith had withdrawn his application
for a Conditional Use Permit for a Secondary Dwelling at 24200 oUmnarhdll Avenue.
4. Complaint regarding excessive animals - Fremont Road property
The City Attorney, in response to van Tamelen's request for a status report, noted
that he had spoken with the resident complaining of excessive animals next door
and for the time being the matter seemed to be resolved. The resident indicated
she would contact the City Attorney should progress in this matter not continue.
The City Attorney also noted that such complaints should be submitted in writing
to the Council and if not resolved legal action could be taken.
I. AWOUROENT:
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned
at 11:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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