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TOWN OF UOS ALTOS HTT
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, August 4, 1982
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Mayor Perkins called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 P.M. in
the Council Chambers of Town Hall.
A. ADLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Perkins and Councilmanbers Allison, Hillestad, Proft and vanTamelen
Absent: None
Staff: Acting City Manager Marty Tarshes, City Planner John Carlson, City
Attorney Frank Gillio, Planning Co mission Representative Arthur Iachenbruch
and City Clerk Pat Dmd
Press: Mary Duenwald, Peninsula Times Tribune and Dan Kaus, Los Altos Town Crier
Matadero Creek Subdivision - Bid Openings
No written or oral bids were received for the remaining lots at the Matadero Creek
Subdivision.
B. ODNSENr CALENDAR:
Items Removed: B.2 (resident); B.4.a) (Hillestad)
M7TION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: July 21, 1982
3. Time Extension Request:
a) Request for ore -year extension of Tentative Map, LANDS OF AVILA,
File TM 92-80
Items Removed:
2. Approval of Warrants: $69,644.91
Alma Wood, 12151 Stonebrook Drive, questioned warrants #8218, 8219, 8225 and 8246.
These warrants, which involved vehicle expenses and attendance at certain meetings,
were explained to Mrs. Wood.
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR: Items Removed (continued):
Louise Dronkert, 27431 Black Mountain Road, asked for and received explanations
of warrants #8229 and 8254. In addition Mrs. Dronkert suggested that the mileage
policy be redefined during budget sessions.
MOTION SECONDED AM CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Hillestad and passed
unanimously to approve the warrants - $69,644.91
Resolution for Adoption:
a) Resolution # granting an easement to Pacific Telephone
The City Planner explained that Pacific Telephone requested the preparation of a
separate dociment granting the easement, in addition to the easement as shown on
the subdivision map.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #1466 authorizing execution and delivery of grant
of easement.
C. SPECIAL REPORTS:
Reports of Standing Committees: none
Reports of Ad Hoc Committees:
a) Committee for Organization of Camdttees: establishment of new ccomittee
structure
Hillestad reported that the committee had met on August 4th and a study session was
scheduled for Wednesday, September 29th. After the new emmittee structure was in
place the Town's information sheet would be updated, a newsletter could be prepared
and a workshop would be held for all interested persons. Vwk Tmaelerrinbad thet
t}cIt was further
suggested by the Ad Hoc Committee that the legislative Review Coamittee be established
inmediately with the Mayor appointing a Councilmanber to serve on this committee.
Regarding the study session scheduled for the 29th of September, Council requested
that a letter be sent to all present members of the standing committees informing
than of this meeting and asking them for their input and participation. The City
Attorney noted that when the reorganization of the committee structure was complete,
it would be necessary to amend the Resolution which originally established the Town's
oammittee structure.
MOTION SECONDED AM CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Hillestad and passed
unanimously to establish a Legislative Review Committee with the charges as shown
in the July 1982 report from the Pd Hoc Cammittee and as amended by Council.
Reports from the Planning Commission:
Lachenbruch reported ordinances regarding resurfacing and fences; were being prepared.
He further requested that if the development areas for Matadere Creek were increased,
f a procedure be established rather than consideration on an ad hoc basis.
V *Hillestad and Van Tamelen aaarented that their Ad Hoc Committee recce endations did
not include a Finance Committee. This matter would be taken up at the Council level.
(AMENDED BY COUNCIL 8/18/82)
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` C. SPECIAL REPORTS: (continued)
` 4. Preservations from the Floor:
Oscar Sobel, 28266 Christophers Lane, questioned the water expenses for the Little
league and the present contract with westwind. In each case he asked why the Town
was incurring these expenses and it was noted the City Manager and City Treasurer
were preparing background information which would soon be available.
Alma wood, 12151 Stonebrook Drive, reported that one morning the flag was not flown
at Tuan Hall and she thought this situation should be corrected.
Frank Saul, 27977 Via Ventana, read into the record his letter to the Planning
Co mission dated August 4, 1982 which appealed the decision by the Site Development
Committee regarding Lot 10, Matadero Creek Subdivision. Council so noted that there
was an appeal procedure as outlined in the Town's Cade. It was agreed to refer
the decision made at the Site Development Meeting regarding Lot 10 to the Planning
Commission.
Louise Dronkert 27431 Black Mountain Road, questioned the procedure regarding
notification and appeal and these issues were briefly outlined.
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1. City Manager:
a) 1982-83 Proposed Budget - Staff Report
The Acting City Manager presented the proposed budget and his report dated 7/30/82.
NOTION SEOONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Hillestad and passed
unanimously to use the 1982-83 proposed budget as an operating guide until the
final budget is adopted.
Louise Dronkert 27431 Black Mountain Road, reOanTended Council carefully study
the proposed budget but also expeditiously adopt the final 1982-83 budget. Fran
Stevenson, 26989 Beaver Lane, requested copies of the budget be available for the
p ic. , 12 51 Stonebrook Drive, stressed the importance of an inven-
tory of 11 Town equipment and materials. Van Tamelen concurred with this suggestion.
Ken Jonker, 13048 Ctmbra Vista Court, requested Council to schedule evening budget
study sessions.
Council scheduled budget study sessions for Friday, August 6 at 9:00 a.m. and
for Monday, August 9 at 7:30 p.m.
b) Public IIiployees Retirement System
The Acting City Manager reported that as a result of Council action taken at the
7/21/82 meeting, the next step was adoption of a resolution recently received from
PERS.
AYTION SEOJNDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Hillestad and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #1467 requesting the public employees' retirement
system to extend the funding period for current service, death benefits, and 1959
survivor benefit actuarial liabilities of the Town of Los Altos Hills.
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D. STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE AMID AMUNCII+IIIVIS:
2. City Planner:
a) Resolution # establishing rates of charges to be made in connection
with subdivision of land, parcel maps, site development, building site
approval, inspection fees, conditional use permits, variances and septic
tanks.
The City Planner presented his report dated July 30, 1982 which explained the new
rate structure and what services would be affected by the new rates. He further
noted that the new rates, if adopted, would be effective August 5, 1982.
MDTION SECONDED APED CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #1468 establishing rates of charges to he made in
connection with subdivison of land, parcel maps, site development, building site
approval, inspection fees, conditional use permits, variances and septic tanks.
E. SPECIAL ORDERS:
1. Public Hearings
a) Resolution # adopting an appropriation limit for the 1982-83 fiscal
year.
M7TION SEODADED APED CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #1469 adopting an appropriations limit for the
1982-83 fiscal year.
b) Resolution # adopting the Palo Alto sewer service charge final
report and authorizing transmittal to the Santa Clara County Assessor's
Office
The City Planner presented his staff report dated July 29, 1982 which included the
staff recc endation regarding the 1982-83 sewer rates for the Palo Alto Basin.
MDTION SEOJPDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Proft and passed unan-
imously to adopt Resolution #1470 adopting the Palo Alto sewer service charge final
report and authorizing transmittal to the Santa Clara County Assessor's Office.
2. Resolution # amending the schedule of rates for garbage collection and
disposal services
Mr. Joseph Renati, President - Los Altos Garbage Copany and Steve FYaguglia,
Operations Manager - Los Altos Garbage Cupany addressed the Council explaininc
the proposed rate schedule, curbside service, billing dates and experimental
programs such as use of covered structures for garbage cans.
Council noted that in the proposed rate structure an incentive was provided for
those customers using curbside service. Questions were raised and discussed
regarding this service, i.e. cost-saving?, traffic problems?, litigation?
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item 2 (continued):
%W Oscar Sobel, 28266 Christophers Lane, and Fran Stevenson, 26989 Beaver Lane,
each noted that they hau cans which would
make curbside service not practical. Ken Jonker, 13048 Umbra Vista Court,
praised the Los Altos Garbage Company for doing an excellent 70 ver, he
did not agree with providing an incentive for those requesting curbside service.
He noted that if everyone on his street went curbside, he could end up with all
of the garbage cans in front of his property.
Allison expressed serious concerns regarding the $1.00 charge concerning the
North Santa Clara County Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority. It was
deternuned that this matter could be discussed during the budget study sessions
but the rate schedule could be determined beforehand.
MY7TION SECONDED AMID WITHDRAWN: Moved by Allison, seconded by Proft and withdrawn
to amend page two of the proposed resolution by deleting the first paragraph and
subsection 2(b).
MVrION SECOMIDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Hillestad and passed
by the following roll call vote to am ad the proposed rate schedule as follows:
delete 'road to 10' and change figures to 'road to 100' - $7.95, $11.55, $15.30 and
$18.95.
AYES: Mayor Perkins and Councilnembers Hillestad and van Tamelen
NOES: COuncilmembers Allison and Proft
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Allison and passed by the
following roll call vote to adopt Resolution #1471 amending the schedule of rates
for garbage collection and disposal services as amended by Council.
AYES: Mayor Perkins and CouncihTenibers Hillestad and van Tanelen
NOES: Councilmembers Allison and Proft
F. GENERAL ORDERS AND UNFINISHED &]SIN SS:
1. Resolution # requesting the tax collector of the County of Santa Clara
to levy certain charges against certain real properties (continued frau
7/21/82 meting)
The City Attorney explained the weed abatement procedure: notification of property
owners; weed abatement by either owners or Tuan and placement of charge on tax roll.
Allison again questioned the property at Purissima and Arastradero, which is owned
by the los Altos Fire District. Staff advised Allison that the maintenance crew
had inadvertently used this property to store dirt. They would be advised to
correct the situation immediately.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Hillestad and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #1472 requesting the tax collector of the County
of Santa Clara to levy certain charges against certain real properties.
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!� G. NEW BUSINESS•
v 1. Report on Transportation Ccnmission - David Proft
Proft discussed his report on the July 28, 1982 Transportation Commission Meeting
and asked for Council's recc endation regarding proposed advertising at bus stops
and on buses.
NDTION SECONDED AM CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Hillestad and passed
unanimously to oppose advertising at bus stops in Los Altos Hills as it is in
violation of the Town's ordinances.
2. Request for amending Tentative Map - LANDS OF RIGGIN, File TM #2095-79
The City Planner referred to his report dated July 30, 1982 but noted that the
applicant's request had not been received in time for staff to evaluate and prepare
a reocendation.
Jon Blake, applicant, presented a brief background of the property to the Council
and explainea his request regarding the driveway.
Council expressed concerns that no map was available and a staff report had not
been prepared. Proft offered to meet with the applicant on the site to discuss
the request and to meet the neighbors of the property. Allison also requested
that a clear statement be made as to who awned the property.
NOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
�. unanimously to continue Item G.2 to the first meeting in September, with the
applicant's concurrence, to provide an opportunity for the applicant to meet with
Councilman Proft on the site and to allow sufficient time for staff report and
analysis.
3. League of California Cities
Hillestad reported that in response to a request from Council, she had written
to Don Benninghoven, Executive Director, IOCC, regarding Williamson Act Procedures
and requesting advice on which legislators, in his opinion, it would be most
effective to contact with Council's concerns on this matter.
Hillestad noted that she and Pat Webb, Assistant Planner, had attended a General
Plan Meeting in Stockton which had been very informative. A report would be forth -
caning.
Hillestad noted that during the past two years San Diego had charged 28 too much
in taxes. She suggested checking the records for official trips to San Diego;
a refund to the Town may be in order.
4. InterGover: ntal Council
Van Tamelen cr eted on the following three items which were scheduled for dis-
cussion at the 8/5/82 IGC meeting: HR 6239 (tariffs/rose grcuers), Santa Clara
County Charter Amendment (administrative/policy responsibilities) and mandatory
( retirement policies. Van Tamelen asked Council to let her know if they had any
i� oamnents regarding these issues.
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G. NEW BUSINESS (continued):
5. S -Curve
Van Tamelen asked if there were any temporary measures which could be taken to
make the S-curve safer. Staff will look into the possibilities.
6. SB 1534 and AB 571
In response to a request from Allison, the City Attorney gave a status report on
SB 1534 and AB 571.
7. Los Altos Garbage Cmupany - rate increase
Lachenbruch raised questions about the actual amount of a rate increase which had
been granted to the Las Altos Garbage Company and wondered if it had been Council's
intent to approve such an increase.
MOTION SECDNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Perkins to reconsider
the motion adopting Resolution #1471 aml6ing the schedule of rates for garbage
collection and disposal services as amended by Council.
The City Council then adjourned to Closed Session for Litigation at 11:10 p.m. and
reconvened at 11:50 p.m.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously to indemnify Janes J. Viso from any loss or failure to pay the costs of
the improvements performed on the Matadero Creek Subdivision, Tr. 7187.
MOTION SECONDED Ata? CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Proft and passed unani-
mously to direct Council to hear the appeal of the Site Development Meeting regarding
Lot 10, Matadero (reek Subdivision - Lands of Cooper.
These being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned
at 12:00 a.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 1982.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd
City Clerk
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