HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/1984CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF IAS ALTOS HTTTS
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Los Altos Hills, California
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Wednesday, August 1, 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 Tann Hall.
A. ROLL CALL AMID PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Allison and Council+onbers Fdn: an, Rydell and van Tamelen
Absent: Councilmantwr Dronkert
Staff: Acting City Manager/Engineer Gordon Miller, City Attorney Frank
Gillio, Staff Planner Neil Martin, and City Clerk Pat Dowd
Press: Florence Pallakoff, SDs Altos Town Crier; Peter McCormick, San Jose Mercury
Planning
Cann: Arthur Lachenbruch
B. CONS= CALENDAR:
Items Removed: B.1 (van Tamelen), B.2 (City Attorney)
C. PRI=ATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: none
D. REPORTS FROM CHA.II+hM OF THE COnJNTPY Ia=I011S, FDWJCE, POLLUTION CONITLOL,
1� ASID DRAMGE AND SAFETY cm4rr= (continued from meeting
1. Walter Gregorwich, Chairman - Pollution Control Committee, noted that his
comittee consisted of five members and he had beenelected chairman for
the coming year. The co=attee Was in agreement with the charges as set
forth in Resolution #1558. Regarding projects, Mr. Gregorwich reported that
the distribution of seedlings last Decenber had been successful and they were
planning on doing it again this year; the mosquito abatemnt ordinance was
on the Council's agenda for final adoption; the committee was considering
a light control ordinance (regarding this 'subject, van Tamelen suggested
Mr. Gregorwich contact the Planning Commission as they had been working on
such an ordinance); and there was the continuing problem of barking dogs.
2. Axdrew Cochran, Chairman - Safety Committee, reiterated the charges set forth
for his cv+miitee in Resolution 41558. He noted that an evaluation of the
sheriff's services was an ongoing project, including analysis of major crime
statistics and monthly computer printout reports. Standby emergency parer
for both Westwind and Tenn Hall was being handled by Marc Kaufman; the unit
for Westwind had already been purchased and the one for Tam Hall was in the
budget. A rough draft of the Disaster Plan will be submitted to the Council
in August for their cmTments and a speed survey will need to be completed
before 1985. It was suggested by Council that the Safety Camdttee look into
the issues of bicycle safety and skateboards and also review the TJYM report
on the identification and surveillance of accident locations on file at Town Hal:
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D. REPORTS FF40M CHAINVEN OF THE OMWITY REIATICNS, FINANCE, POLLUTION CONTROL,
FDADS AND DRAINAGE AMID SAFETY COMMITTEES (continued):
3. Edward Barnes, Chairman - Community Relations Committee, presented his
report dated 7 31 84 which included a reevaluation of the charges of his
committee. In addition Mr. Barnes com ented that it was the committee's
opinion that a questionnaire would be the best way to obtain input from
the residents. The committee would also like to see an organization formed
to welcome new residents to the c m uni ty. Mr. Barnes requested Council
to authorize his committee to investigate involving residents on an ad hoc
committee basis for certain projects. In conclusion, Mr. Barnes noted that
the reception for the new city manager was scheduled for September 27, 1984.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To authorize the Chairman of the Community Relations
Committee to appoint ad hoc committees to work on certain projects within
the framework of the camdttee's charges.
John Dannenberq, Chairman - Roads_ and Drainage Committee, reported that his
committee agreed with the charges set forth in Resolution #1558. To date
they had not elected a chairman for the caning year. Rydell suggested that
a member of the Roads and Drainage Committee attend Planning Commission
meetings when appropriate. However, Mr. D.innenberg commented that due to
other commitments it was difficult for his members to attend these meetings.
It was agreed that a telephone report to the commission as a supplement to
the cammittze's minutes on certain issues could be helpful. Commissioner
Lachenbruch stated that he was liaison to the Roads and Drainage Committee
and would attempt to schedule better attendance at their meetings.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To discuss Item I.1 Report on Proposed Town Newsletter Policy
at this point in the agenda.
5. Report on Proposed Town Newsletter Policy
Mike Myers Community Relations Committee, presented the proposed Town newsletter
policy to the Council dated 7/21/84.
MDTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Plmhanan and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve the Town Newsletter Policy dated
7/21/84 with the deletion of the following sentence: 'The Tamm Council shall provide
an appropriate budget for the newsletter and make available clerical help as needed.'
SPECIAL ORDERS:
1. Ordinance #288 amending Title 6 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code
entitled "Sanitation and Health" by adding thereto Chapter 5 entitled
"Mosquito Abatement" (SEMV READING)
M7PION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van. Tamelen, seconded by Fuhlman and passed
unanimously by all members present to waive further reading of Ordinance #288.
MDTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fluhrman, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously by all manbers present to adopt Ordinance #288.
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS (continued):
2. Ordinance #289 amending Chapter 1 entitled "Animals" of Title 6 of the
Los Altos Hills Municipal Cale (SECOND READING)
MOTION SDOCMIDED AMID CARRIED; Moved by Fuhrman, seconded by van Tamelen and gassed
unanimously by all menbers present to waive further reading of Ordinance #289.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fuhrman, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unaninmsly by all members present to adopt Ordinance #289.
3. Resolution # of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills
requesting the tax collector of the County of Santa Clara to levy certain
charges against real properties. (weed abatement)
MOTION SDCOMIDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Fuhrman, seconded by van Tmelen andel passed
unanin sly by all members present to adopt Resolution #75-84 0£ the City Council
of the Tuan of los Altos Hills requesting the tax collector of the County of Santa
Clara to levy certain charges against real properties.
4. Resolution # approving a lot line adjustment, LANDS OF MOCANDLESS
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Fuhrman, seconded by Rydell and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #76-84 approving a lot line
adjustment, LANDS OF MCCANDIESS.
5. Public Hearing:
a) Resolution # of the City Council of the City of the Town of los
Altos Hills adopting the Palo Alto Soccer Service Charge Final Report
and authorizing transmittal to the Santa Clara County Assessor's Office
The Acting City Engineer presented his report dated 6/20/84 which included the
rndation that the City Council adopt a Palo Alto Basin Sewer Service Charge
of $16.12 per month (or $195.44 per year) per connection for the fiscal year
1984-85 for residences within the Palo Alto Basin.
M71'ION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fuhrman, seconded by Rydell and passed unani-
mously by all members present to adopt Resolution #77-84 of the City Council of the
City of the Tuan of Los Altos Hills adopting the Palo Alto Sewer Service Charge
Final Report and authorizing transmittal to the Santa Clara County Assessor's Office.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Review of Draft Agreement on Los Altos Sewers
PASSED By CONSENSUS: To discuss this item at the end of the agenda.
2. Items Re oved from Consent Calendar:
a) Approval of Minutes: July 18, 1984
MITION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passed
unanim sly by all menbers present to approve the minutes of the July 18, 1984
Council Meeting with the following amendments: Page 2, Item D.1: delete the
following phrase from the second notion - 'seconded by van Tanelen'; page 6, Item
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F. UNF1NIS[M BUSINESS (continued) :
'\/ F.l.a) - Passed by Consensus should read: 'If a Camnittee has a reconverdation,
it should be presented to Council in a separate doament for consideration at a
City Council Meeting.'; page 7, Iten F.4.c) - the following should be added to
second paragraph: 'Planner %culd be contacting consulting engineers to follow the
Roads and Drainage Committee rec me dations with some modifications. The Pd Hoc
Committee has essentially cmVleted its task and the issue is now in the hands of
the planner.'
b) Approval of Warrants: $72,201.51
The City Attorney noted that warrant 41729 should be deleted as it was a duplication;
the increase had been included in the mnnthly retainer check.
MX7PION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fuhrnan, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unan=usly by all members present to approve the warrant list, as amended =
$71,923.11.
SPECIAL RITORTS:
1. Reports from Standing Committees:
a) E7nviroorental Design, Parks and Recreation - Report on Review of Tom-
Oaned Lands
%W introduced Crnnnitteax nber Doris FOndahl who would be presenting the report on
Townrowned lands. This report had been prepared by Doris Fondahl and George Dai.
presented a detailed report dated 8/1/84 of all Tbanb nen lands, with sug
uses and comments. Slides were also shown for each property showing exact
Regarding the park at W. Edith and Fre ont, Commissioner Lachenbrueh requested
Council to consider a more rustic appearance and low maintenance approach. It
was agreed that the new city manager would be requested to investigate the amount
of maintenance involved with this park.
Regarding the property at O'Keefe Lane and IS280, Mrs. Stutz, Chairman - Pathways
Cmnittee, agreed to investigate the issue of horse boarding as a possible source
of funding for the Town Ring. Mrs. Stutz further tormented that the property at
Purissima Road next to the Little League Fields world not be suitable for horse
boarding; there was not enough roan to build facilities according to Town specifica-
tions. (Concerning this property, it was agreed the Env ironmental Design Comdttee
would make specific remmiendations regarding planting in this area.). The
Community Relations Cormi.ttee was asked to investigate the use of the Town Barn
for social events fi.e. barn dances, etc.).
The feasibility of selling several of the smaller pieces of Tbm-owned property
to the surrounding property Owners was discussed by Council and the Envirovrental
Design Connittee was asked to investigate this possibility and report back to Council.
2. Reports from Ad Hoc Committees; none
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G. SPF!_'IAL IMPORTS: (continued) :
%W 3. Reports from the Planning Cmmussion:
Commissioner Lachenbruch reported that the Co mission was very =pressed with
the Council's appointments to the Commission. He also noted that code enforce-
ment was being discussed by the Cc m=ission and a report would be forthcarting to
Council.
4. Casments fxon the Council: note
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1. Acting City Manager/Engineer:
a) Status report on Lards of Schwarz - oral report
The Acting City Manager reported that he had been in contact with Mr. Cotton's
office and there was some concern about the drainage issue. Mr. Cotton would
be writing a progress report on the Lards of Schwarz and a final report world be
prepared arhen the work was cwnpleted.
b) Tbwn Hall Roof
The Acting City Engineer reported that he would be preparing specifications for
a new Ttwn Hall Roof for the August 15, 1984 Council Agenda.
I. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Report on Proposed Tuan Newsletter Policy
This item was discussed earlier in the meeting.
2. Town Hall - carpeting
Fuh,,. presented the bids she had received for the carpeting of Tbwn Hall.
Her recomnerdation was the couplete carpeting of Town Hall for a price of $2,702.
Council discussed this issue and noted that only $2,000 had been budgeted for
carpeting Town Hall. Discussion followed on the possibility of selling the section
of carpeting presently in the City Manager's office.
WTICN SECOMED AMID FA=: MDved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fuhrmen and failed
by the following roll call vote to approve the complete carpeting of Town Hall at
a cost of $2,702.
AYES: Councilmembers Fnluznan and van Tamelen
NOFS: Mayor Allison and Councihmuber Rydell
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tan Dronkert
Council agreed to look into the possibilities of decreasing the total cost of
carpeting by the possible sale of the old carpet and by taking the option of not
carpeting all of Tonin Hall. It was agreed this would be discussed at the next
meeting.
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I. NEW BUSINESS (continued):
r 3. Review of Draft Agreement on IAS Altos Sewers (continued frau Unfinished
Business section of the agenda)
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To approve the following changes to the draft doamnnt
dated 7/12/84 on Los Altos sewer Agreement:
a) Page 1: #1 correct typographical error - 1981 should be 1961.
b) Page 3: second paragraph, second sentence should real: 'Under either or both of
the following circumstances the interim limit shall be reviewed for adjustment
(1) when the number of residential units connected reaches 900, and . . . . ...
c) Page 9: #11, sixth line —'ration' should be 'pro -ration'.
d) Page 10: #14 third sentence should read - 'CTTY will inspect and approve all
new sewer mains and laterals. . . . . .
e) Page 11: #17 second sentence should read - 'Appropriate fees shall be estab-
lished by Resolution approved by the City Council of City and Town and
collected for each agency by CTTY.'
f) Page 13: #20 should read as follows: Determination of Unreported Connections.
In cases where CITY has reason to believe that certain properties in TOWN may
be connected to the public sewer system, but such connections have not been
adequately verified and reported to CITY, TOWN will contact the resident to
initiate investigation by CITY of the connection status of a subject property.'
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g) Page 14: #23 - ninety days should be changed to seventy-five days.
024 -'The term of this agremm t shall oon enoe on October 1, 1984. . .
h) Page numbers and maps will be checked for accuracy.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by Puhrmmn and passed unani-
mously by all members present to approve transmittal of the draft agreement on
Los Altos Sewers, as amended, to los Altos.
WA INS• •,TkU t
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned
at 11:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dmid, City Clerk
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