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CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF IAS ALTOS HTTI
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A PEG= MEETING
Wednesday, July 7, 1982
cc: Reel 136, Tr. I, Side I, 001-905
Mayor Perkins called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:35 p.m.
in the Council Chambers of 'Town Hall.
A. ROLL. CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Perkins and Councilmanbers Allison, Hillestad and Proft
Absent: Councilwanan van Tamelan
Staff: Acting City Manager Marty Tarshes, City Planner John Carlson, City
Attorney Frank Gillio, Planning Conniission Representative Judith
Carico and City Clerk Pat Dowrl
Press: Florence Pallakoff, Los Altos Town Crier; Mary Duenwald, Peninsula
Times Tribune
6 Matadero Creek Subdivision - Bid Openings
Mayor Perkins read a statement which explained the process of the bid openings.
It was noted that one sealed bid had been received for Lot 9, although this bid
had not been prepared on the actual bid form. No oral bids were received.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Hillestad and passed
unanimously by all members present to accept the bid form for Lot 9 as submitted.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously by all members present to accept the bid made by Isam Qubain in the
amount of $272,000 for Lot 9 and to adopt Resolution #1950 accepting a bid and
ordering sale of real property authorizing execution and delivery of deed, and
accepting deed of trust and authorizing recordation thereof concerning Lot 9,
Tract #7187, Matadero Creek Subdivision.
Frank Saul, 27977 Via Ventana, asked if any contingencies had been placed on
this bid. Council responded that the bidder had not requested any conditions
in his bid.
Bid openings for Matadero Creek will be continued at the July 21, 1982 Council
meeting.
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B.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items Removed: B.2 (Gillio), B.4d) (Proft)
bVTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar,
specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: June 30, 1982
2. Actions of Variance and Permit Commission: recommend granting of the following:
a) LANDS OF DANNENBERG, File VAR #4-82, 12374 Melody Lane
4. Resolutions for Adoption:
a) Resolution #1451 approving and authorizing execution of Agreement
between City of the Tann of Ins Altos Hills and certain other Municipal
Corporations of Santa Clara County and the County of Santa Clara for
the allocation of local option fuel taxes.
b) Resolution #1452 approving the submittal of a proposition to the voters
of Santa Clara County for the imposition of a countywide vehicle fuel tax.
c) Resolution #1453 setting the time and the place of the meeting to
consider adoption of a proposed appropriations limit for the 1982-83
fiscal year.
e) Resolution #1454 accepting certain improvements in connection with
Tract #6891, Baleri Ranch Road
Items Removed:
1. Approval of warrants: $118,899.83
Frank Gillio, the City Attorney, explained to Council warrant #8155 which covered
an expense reimbursement and an advance on his account. The City Manager noted
that he had discussed this warrant with the City Treasurer and was informed that
when an advance was made it resulted in two separate entries on a warrant list.
Allison questioned warrants #8150, #8147 and #8139. He was advised that #8150
was an expense incurred for the picnic hosted by the Historical Society at the
Matadero Creek Subdivision.
MTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Hillestad and passed by
the following roll call vote to defer payment of warrants #8139 and #8147 to the
next meeting for further clarification by staff.
AYES: Perkins, Allison, Hillestad
NOES: Proft
ABSENT: van Tamelen
MXION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Hillestad and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve the balance of the warrant list.
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y� B. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued): Items Removed
A' 4. Resolutions for Adoption:
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d) Resolution # approving and authorizing execution of Law Enforce-
ment Contract between the County of Santa Clara, the City of Saratoga,
the City of Cupertino, and the City of the Tam of Los Altos Hills
Proft asked several questions regarding the contract, i.e. number of }ours billed?;
has would the hours be monitored?; and the total cost involved? Allison responded
to Proft's questions noting in part that the Town is actually receiving more patrol
hours than it is being billed for and that there is a logging process for the
number of hours spent in the Tuan.
M:)TION SEODNDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1455 approving and authorizing
execution of law enforcement contract between the County of Santa Clara, the City
of Saratoga, the City of Cupertino and the City of the Town of Los Altos Hills with
the change authorizing the City Manager to execute and attest the law enforcement
contract. - 'if he considered it appropriate to do so.' (added by Council 7/21/82)
C. SPECIAL REPORTS:
Reports of Standing Committees: Pathway Co mLittee, Annual "State of the
Trails" Report.
Mary Stutz, Pathways Committee, noted in addition to the report submitted to
Council dated 6/29/82 that a list regarding maintenance projects had also been
submitted to the City Manager. Mrs. Stutz also recommended that weed killer be
used earlier in the year to help solve the problem.
Frank Saul, 27977 Via Ventana, noted the problem of erosion after last winter's
rains.
Council thanked the Pathways Committee for an excellent report. The Mayor suggested
the City Manages be advised of the report for action during the caning year and
for consideration of any possible expenditures that may be incurred during the year.
Allison did question the problem of weed abatement including the costs involved
and asked the City Engineer to look into this problem.
2. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: Committee for Organization of Committees Report
Hillestad submitted to Council for their consideration the draft report of their
committee which had been prepared by van Tamelen. Hillestad noted that it had
been five years sinoe the committee structure had been reevaluated and there was
a need for closer contact between the Town and the Committees. In addition to a
new committee structure, the committee was also recommending that the Town's infor-
mation sheet be updated, a newsletter be sent in August advising the residents of
the changes and a workshop be held in September for all interested residents.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To agendize for the next Council meeting the establishment of
a new committee structure.
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C. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued):
3. Reports from the Planning CMUission:
Commissioner Carico noted that the last Planning Commission meeting had been
cancelled; however, the Variance and Permit Coimission had met to consider the
Lands of Dannenberg and this matter had been referred to the Council for their
consideration.
Presentations from the Floor:
Irma Goldsmith, President, Historical Society, thanked everyone for their loyal
support and for their contributions of time and effort for the picnic held at the
Matadero Creek Subdivision on June 19, 1982. Mrs. Goldsmith distributed a book
which she had prepared regarding the day's events.
Frank Saul, 27977 Via Ventana, expressed concern about a recent article he read
which stated the Town was considering the possibility of changing the Town's
administration and not hiring a City Manager. In Mr. Saul -Is opinion this would be
a mistake - an experienced executive was needed particularly in the area of finances.
D. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
The Acting City Manager reported on the steps that had been taken for providing
for terporary financing. He further noted that the possibility of refinancing
the Matadero Creek Subdivision was still in a preliminary stage; however, he would
4W advise Council of the progress.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Hillestad and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1456 providing for the
borrowing of funds for fiscal year 1982-83 and the issuance of 1982 tax and
revenue anticipation note therefor.
E. CITY A'TTORNEY'S REPORT:
1. Property at 25691 Chapin Road
The City Attorney sum arized a report dated 7/1/82 which had been prepared by
the Assistant City Attorney. In this report it was noted that according to
several agencies there were violations at the Chapin Road address; however, to
date,no one had assumed the responsibility for correcting then. If the Town
decided to attempt to solve the problems, authorization would be needed to
begin certain legal actions. If the Town decided not to begin these legal
steps, the matter would be left up to the neighbors of the property who had
previously cauplained of the conditions.
Council discussed the pros and cons of getting directly involved in this problem ,
including the prospect of having the neighbors who were affected pursue legal
actions on their awn. Proft particularly expressed concern over the possibility
of a court case (time consuming and costly) .
Louise Dronkert, 27431 Slack Mountain Road, agreed with Proft and questioned
the possible role and responsiblity of the Fire District in a problem such as
this.
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E. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT (continued):.
MOTION SECONDED ASID CARRIED: moved by Hillestad, seconded by Allison and passed
by the following roll call vote to authorize the City Attorney to pursue legal sups
to obtain an inspection warrant of the property in question and to report back
To Council his findings at which time further action, if any, will be decided.
AYES: Perkins, Allison, Hillestad
NOES: Proft
ABSENT: van Tamlen
SPECIAL ORDERS:
Los Altos Garbage ompany (continued from 6/16/82 meeting)
Joseph Renati, President, Los Altos Garbage Company, noted that he did not have
roadside rates available or the Councr s const enation because of the labor
negotiations he had been involved with. Hw ver, the negotiations with his
workers were caning to an end and he would have these rates available for the
first meeting in August. Mr. Renati briefly mentioned several possibilities
for roadside service which would be further explained at the later meeting.
Council had several questions concerning the rate schedule. Proft suggested
waiting to consider the rate schedule until the roadside rates were available.
Allison did not agree with the justification for the rate increases and also
questioned the amount of money going to the JPA. Allison asked the Acting City
Manager to find out how much money had been collected by the Garbage Company as
a result of the dollar increase last year; how much had gone to the JPA? and
how much money was left?
mDTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously by all manbers present to adopt Resolution #1457 accepting the
exercise of option to renew and extend an agree ant, and approving and authorizing
execution of addendum to agreement between the City of the Tann of Los Altos Hills
and Los Altos Garbage many. .
MOTION SENPDED AM CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Allison and passed unani-
mously by all nenbers present to continue rate schedule discussion to the first
meeting in August with the understanding that the agreed upon rate schedule will
be effective July 1, 1982.
2. kbstwind Development, Inc., Request to amend agreement for the lands of Eshner
mVrION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously by all members present to continue this item, at the request of the
applicant, to the next Council meeting, with the understanding that by doing so
the Town was not waiving any rights or claims to denand payment of money.
GENERAL ORDERS APED UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Hillestad noted that her appointment to ABAG had been approved at the recent
IGC meeting.
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H. NEW BUSINESS:
4W 1. Request from the Los Altos Fire Department for Council authorization to
remove fire hazards on certain properties within the Town.
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Allison requested the Fire Department to include weed abatement on the property
they wined at Purissima and Arastradero.
MITION SE(DNDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Allison and passed
by all members present to approve request and authorize the Acting City Manages
to abate fire hazards.
2. Williamson Act
For Council's information, the Assistant Planner Pat [xbbb prepared a memorandum
concerning the cancellation fees involved with Williamson Act cancellations.
I. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned
at 10:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd
City Clerk