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Home My WebLink About05/18/1983CITY COUNCIL TOW OF IAS ALTOS HILLS 26379 Fremont Iniad Los Altos Hills, California Wednesday, May 18, 1983 cc: Reel 143, Tr. I, Side II, 423 -end Mayor van Tamelen called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall. A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Mayor van Tamelen and Coimcilmmbers Allison, Perkins and Proft Absent: Councilwatan Hillestad Staff: City Manager Ann Hinshaw, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City Planner John Carlson, Planning Camdssion Representative Jean Struthers and City Clerk Pat Dowd Press: Florence Pallakoff, Los Altos Town Crier n . •M1• Y' Mil : � • 9M Mt i` M' C. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Proft and passed unani- mously by all marbers present to approve the Consent Calendar, specifically: 1. Approval of Minutes: May 4, 1983 and May 10, 1983 2. Approval of [warrants: $69,118.59 3. Tine Extension Request: a) Request for sixty day extension for Tentative Map approval, IANDS OF HANSEN, File TM #7-82 4. Proclamations for Adoption: a) Proclamation for "National Public Works Week" b) Proclamation for "Armed Forces Day" c) Proclamation for "Youth Month" 5. Motion for Adoption: Motion setting June 1, 1983 as the Public Hearing date for the following Tentative Map application and negative declaration: LANDS OF FORLE, File TM #6-82, Old Trace Lane `l CTPy CoUNCil, MINUTES - May 18, 1983 [ D. SPECIAL IE 0WS• L 1. Reports from Standing Caumittees: none 2. Reports from Ad Hoc CamLittees: a) Cable TV - Mr. James Reynolds Mr. James Reynolds presented a report to Council updating the activities in Los Altos concenvng the cable TV issue and he further noted that Mayor Frank Verlot of Los Altos had offered to appear personally before the Council and give a report on this issue. Mr. Reynolds presented to Council a letter from Mr. Kelly, President of Joint Cities Cable Television, Inc. in which Mr. Kelly asked the Council to adopt the relevant portions of the cable television franchise of the City of Los Altos and to provide a letter approving his intent to file a cable franchise. Council discussed the request from Mr. Kelly. Perkins thought it premature at this time to take any action on the matter and commented that he was not at all sure there was any real interest on the part of the Town's residents concerning cable TV. Mr. Kennth Daniels, 26481 Purissima, comiented that there was a great deal of ynterest un the Town ane TV and felt that at least initial steps should be taken in the matter before more undergrounding was done by PG&E. Mr. Michael Kelly, President - Joint Cities Cable Television, Inc., was also certain there was interest Tri -the Town; however, they were undertaking a major survey of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills' residents to be certain. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Proft and passed by the following roll call vote to consider the adoption of relevant portions of the cable television franchise of the City of Los Altos and to provide a letter to Mr. Kelly approving of his intent to file a cable franchise. AYES: Mayor van Tamelen and Councilmenbers Allison and Proft NOES: Councilman Perkins ABSENT: Councilwrnian Hillestad PASSED BY ODNSENSUS: To authorize staff to work with Los Altos on the issue of cable TV and to request the Los Altos staff to contact Los Altos Hills when appropri- ate. Council asked Mr. Reynolds to meet with staff to organize what steps need to be taken and at what time. 3. Reports from the Planning Commission: Comiissioner Struthers noted that at the May 11, 1983 Planning Commission meeting an interesting presentation had taken place on satellite antennas. Lw 2 CITY COU rIL MM=S -May 18, 1983 D. SPECIAL REPORTS: 4. Presentations from the Floor: Mr. William Gilmartin, 12220 Snaky Road, suggested that the matter of cable TV be seriously investigated particularly since several residents were unable to get good TV reception and it would lessen the comber of antennas which were being placed in Town. Mr. Frank Saul, 27977 Via Ventana, commented that the real estate signs at the Matadera Creek Subdivision were in violation of the Town's sign ordinance and he asked that they be remved. Mr. Saul also repeated his comments concerning Lot #10 at the Matadero Creek Subdivision, i.e. excessive grading was taking place which was inconsistent with the Town's policy. Mrs. Alma Wood, 12151 Stonebrock, reported that cars with for sale signs were parked at the corner of E1 Monte and Stonebrock. Mrs. wood was speaking on behalf of the owners of the land where this was taking place and she asked what steps could be taken to prevent this. It was agreed staff would investigate this situation and report back to Council. Mrs. Fran Stevenson, 26989 Beaver Lane, expressed the same concerns regarding Lot #10 at Matadero Creek that Mr. Saul had earlier stated. E. STAFF - REPORTS CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOU4CE[ENTS: 1. City Manager's Reports: a) Tuan Hall Termite Treatment The City Manager referred to the 5/12/83 staff report on this subject which Council had received for information only. The termite treatment was scheduled to begin around the middle of June. b) Realignmment of El Monte Road MOTION SECONDED AMID CAR=: Moved by Allison, seconded by Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to authorize staff to deternine the necessary steps and approximate cost to do preliminary engineering and design study in an effort to establish an estimated cost for the realignment of E1 Monte Road. c) Building Inspection Agreement with County MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Perkins and passed unani- mously to continue consideration of the building inspection agreement with the County to the next Council meeting for clarification of the fees. d) Solid Waste Management Surcharge MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Proft and passed unani- mously by all members present to continue consideration of this item to the next Council meeting. 59M CITY mums L m=s - May 18, 1983 E. STAFF - REPOIUS, CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOONMIENIS: 1/ e) Reorganization of Maintenance Function The City Manager referred to the 5/12/83 staff report which recon ended a reorganization of the maintenance crew to include one maintenance supervisor and three maintenance workers. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt the job description for a maintenance supervisor. f) Request by St. Nicholas Church for Bingo Games The City Manager reported that this matter had been discussed at the 11/8/83 Council Meeting and continued to a later meeting for additional input. MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF A SFXIOND: Motion made by Allison and failed due to lack of a second to deny the request from St. Nicholas Church for bingo. MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Perkins and passed unani- mously by all manbers present to schedule a hearing on the request from St. Nicholas Church for bingo for the second meeting in June. g) Carrier Alert Program The City Clerk reported that she would have a report on this item at the next `, Council Meeting. h) Eastbrook Subdivision van Tamelen noted that this area was in the Town's sphere of influence and asked the City Planner to reccumend that the Planning Caumission review and study the proposed plans. i) SPEDY Program - Summer Help MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Allison and passed unani- mously by all members present to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and other documents with SP= which are required to implement the simmer help program. 2. City Engineer: a) Lot #10 - Matadero Creek Subdivision The City Engineer reported that staff was carefully watching the grading taking place at Lot #10 and the plans were being followed. He was not aware of any changes. The road would be cleaned up and repaired, if necessary, especially in the turn around. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - May 18, 1983 ( F. SPECIAL ORDERS: �✓ 1. Public Hearing: a) Ordinance #280 amending Section 9-5.504 of Chapter 5 of Title 9 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code (SECOND READING) MOTION SECDNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, mconded by Proft and passed unani- mously by all members present to D,aive further reading of Ordinance #280. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Proft and passed unani- mously by all mwbers present to adopt ordinance #280 amending Section 9-5.504 of Chapter 5 of Title 9 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code. G. GENERAL ORDERS AM UNFIPIISHED BUSINESS: 1. Los Altos Hills Tuan Parade and Country Fair - May 21, 1983 MYTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Proft and passed unani- mously by all members present to authorize the Parade and Country Fair Committee to place the barriers prior to the parade and when necessary to texporarily close the appropriate streets. 2. Disaster Relief Fund MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Allison and passed unani- mously by all members present to correct the 3/7/83 City Council minutes as follows: Item C.I. page 3, MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Proft and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1532a appointing Ann Hinshaw and John A. Carlson as City's authorized agents. H. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Appointment to Pathway Cammittee MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Allison and passed unani- mously by all members present to appoint Carol Gottlieb to the Pathways Camcittee. 2. Authorization for Councilman Perkins to attend a Housing workshop on 5/25/83 MDTION SBCC)NDED Aro CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconcod by Allison and passed by the following roll call vote to authorize Councilman Perkins to attend the 5/25 housing workshop. AYES: Mayor van Ta elen and CouncilmedDers Allison and Proft NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwcnian Hillestad PRESENT: Councilman Perkins -5- V CITY CDUNCIL mINUfES - May 18, 1983 H. NEW BUSINESS: (continued) 3. Street Repairs Allison asked when the street repairs were going to begin in Town. He stated that this has an urgent problem and needed immediate attention if the problems were going to be addressed before next year's rains began. Allison further cemnented that if additional fords were needed to complete the work, there was the possibility of a tax -override. Proft suggested having a clear understanding of what federal funding would be available before camnitting the Town financially to repair of the streets. The City Engineer reported that presently the projects were being put in a priority order with particular attention being given to storm drains and catch basins. It was possible that outside contracts would be obtained for certain repair jobs in Tcw,n; however, the cost involved was a determining factor. The Town was also waiting to hear what federal funding would be forthcening. 4. Budget Sessions Council set the following dates and times for review of the 1983-84 Budget: Thursday, June 2, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, June 7, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. Both sessions will be held in the Council Charbers at Town Hall. 5. Los Altos Pet Pa de *see below 6. Closed Session Council then adjourned to Closed Session at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened at 10:00 p.m. I. ADJOUR 1ENT: There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricia DOnd, City Clerk *Mr. James Remolds 23750 Ravensbury Avenue, cartmnted that he had heard several favorable cements fan res>.dasrts of Los Altos concerning tine participation o£ Mayor van Tamelen in the Los Altos Pet Parade. (AMENDED BY ODUNCIL 6/1/83) 10