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Los Altos Hills, California
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Wednesday, October 6, 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.
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Present: Mayor Perkins and Council.rs Allison, Hillestad, Proft and van Tamelen
(Councilman Proft arrived at 9:30 p.m.)
Absent: None
Staff: Acting City Manager Marty Tarshes, City Attorney Frank Gillio, Planning
Commission Representative Arthur Lachenbruch and City Clerk Pat Darid
Press: Florence Pallakoff, Ins Altos Town Crier
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items Removed: B.1 (van Tamelen); B.2 (Acting City Manager)
M MON SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar,
specifically:
3. Resolution for Adoption:
a) Resolution #1488 establishing a stop intersection at Hillview Drive.
4. Council recommendation to the Planning Commission for a permanent Site
Develgsment Committee to review Matadero Creek properties (similar to pro-
cedure at Saddle Mountain)
Items Removed:
1. Approval of Minutes: September 15, 1982
van Tamelen noted that Commissioner Carico had presented a brief report on the
general activities of the Planning Commission and the topic of item #5 under
New Business should be 'satellite saucers and solar panels'. Therefore, the
minutes of September 15, 1982 were amended as follows: Page 2, Item C.3: add the
following: "Commissioner Carico presented a brief report on current activities of
the Planning Commission."; Page 6, Item G.S: amended to read: "Satellite saucers and
solar panels. "
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously by all maTbers present to approve the minutes of 9/15/82 as amended.
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B. CONSENP CALENDAR (continued): Itens Removed
`, 2. Approval of Warrants: $104,960.26
The Acting City Manager requested that warrants #8371, 8391 and 8391 be removed
from the warrant list pending further information from the Sheriff's Department
and Motorola.
MOTION SEOCIDID AND CARRM: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by van Tamelen and
passed unanimously by all members present to remove warrants #8371, 8391 and 8392
and to approve the balance of the warrant list: $82,296.78.
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1. Reports of Startling Co mittees: none
2. Reports of Ad Hoc Co mittees:
a) Pd Hoc Cannittee on Law Enforcemnt
Allison requested discussion of this item be continued to the next meeting.
b) Ad Hoc Committee to Review Committees
van Tsmelen reported that a study Session had been held on September 29, 1982
to discuss the committee's report on reorganization of the Town's committees.
van Tamelen further commuted sited that the session had been very positive and pro-
ductive. A report was being prepared which included the input from the study
y session and would be presented for discussion at the next Council meeting.
3. Reports from the Planning Cacmissim: none
4. Presentations from the Floor: none
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1. City Manager:
a) Report from Fox & Carskadon
Jackie Wolfe Fox and Carskadon, presented a brief report to the Council which
included the following: the tract map and directional signs were in place, adver-
tising signs were at the entrance to Matadero Creek, and advertising included the
Los Altos Town Crier, the Peninsula Times, the San Francisco Chronicle and the
San Jose Mercury.
Frank Saul, 27977 Via Ventana, asked if the signs being placed on the property
met the Town'srequirements. Staff noted this matter would be investigated.
b) Staff salary report
The Acting City Manager noted that his report on staff salaries would be presented
to Council at the next meeting.
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D. STAFF - RLEPORTS, CORRE'SP(NDENCE AMID ANNaMCEMENT5: (continued) - 1. City Manager
`, c) Refund - 1981-82 charge for Los Altos Sewer Basin
The Acting City Manager reported that the refund checks were ready for Council
signatures and would be mailed to residents on October 12, 1982.
d) Matadero Creek
The Acting City Manager reported that meetings Here being held with Piazza and
the extra work orders were still under discussion. He did refer, hcH r, to
his 9/14/82 staff report on this matter and recamended payment of the $9,733.48
balance due to Piazza.
M0IICN SECCNEED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Hillestad and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve a $9,733.48 payment to Piazza.
'fie Acting City Manager further reported on the need for hydro munching at
Matadero Creek. Previously, it had been agreed that the Torun would provide this
work, cost estimates had been obtained, and he recaimended Council approval for
this Hark to be done.
MOTION SEOaZED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Proft and passed unan-
imously to approve an expense not to exceed $1,000 for hydro mulching at Matadero
Creek.
(In explanation, this itan was actually discussed at the end of the meeting but
oras included at this point in the minutes under the topic of Matadero Creek.)
1. Public Hearing:
a) Ordinance # amending Chapter 5 entitled "Zoning" of the Los Altos
Hills Municipal Code by amending the title of Section 9-5.503 thereof,
and by amending subsection (b) thereof
MOTION SDCONDM & CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Allison and passed
unanim7<isly by all members present to waive further reading of Ordinance #277.
MWION SEWNDID AMID CARRI n: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously by all members present to introduce Ordinance #277.
2. Matadero Creek Subdivision - CC&Rs - Requested changes as recommended by the
Response Camnittee.
Council discussed the proposed changes before them as recmymended by the Response
Committee and as approved by the Planning Commission. Specifically, Clauses 16
and 17 were discussed. Allison expressed two concerns regarding Clause 16: a clear
understanding that the Town would be responsible for the sightly condition of the
vacant lots at Matadero Creek and the preservation of the natural environment at
the subdivision. Regarding Clause 17 several points were raised: should there be
` a termination date for the Architectural Control Committee; who should be members
�r of this cocmuttee; should 'all lots' be changed to a specific number.
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS: 2. Matadero Creek Subdivision (continued):
MOTION SECOfIDID A4ID CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and
passed unanimously by all mcubers present to amend Clause 16 to read as follows:
"CARE OF PROPERTIES: All vacant lots in this subdivision shall at all times be
kept free of rubbish and litter, and weeds and grass shall be disked or kept well
molnm. The yards and grounds in connection with all inproved properties shall at
all times be kept in a neat and sightly condition."
In addition to the changes presented to Council for consideration, the following
charges to Clause 3 were approved by Council for purposes of clarification: #5
under Open Space Easements was changed to read: " Poison Oak may be cleared. No
grading or removal of living trees and bushes is allowed." #4 under Conservation
Easarents was amended to read: "No grading or removal of living trees and bushes
is allowed."
MOTION SBCONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Hillestad and passed
unanimously by all members present to adapt Resolution Number..1489 amending
the CC&Rs for Matadero Creek in accordance with the changes reconrended by the
Response Committee and approved by the planning Ccmnissior (set forth in the
Planning Commission's memorandum to the Council dated 10/1/82), including the
amendments to Clauses 3 and 16 as approved by Council.
MOTION SD0.7NDPD AND CARRTFrI: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Hillestad and
passed unanimously by all nenbers present to ratify the four owners of lots at
Matadero Creek of the Council's intention to change Matadero Creek Iane and
Matadero Creek Court fran private to public and to ascertain if the owners have
any objections to this proposal. Action on this matter would be taken at the
next Council meeting.
Frank Saul 27977 Via ventana, comented that with all the changes to the OCRs
and the proposed change frau private to public roads, in his opinion, the Council
and the Planning Commission should have obtained more information and expertise
before entering into the Matadero Creek Subdivision Project.
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1. Request for stop sign at intersection of Loyola, Camino Hermoso and Ravensbuxy
(continued to next Council meeting for additional background information)
2. Establishment of an Ad Hoc Finance Committee (continued iten from previous
Council meeting)
Council discussed the establishment of an Ad Hoc Finance Caamittee as proposed
by Councilwoman van Tamelen. It was noted that the members of this camrittee world
be appointed by the Mayor and would work with the Acting City Manager for the
most effective use of staff time.
MOTION SEOONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
by all msobers present to approve the establishment of an Ad Hoc Finance Committee
with the following charges: 1) to deal with Matadero Creek financing, working on
specific purposes and objectives as suggested by the Acting City Manager, and 2)
to develop a proposed scope of objectives and responsibilities for a finance committee
4W which would include a long-range view of the Town's financial situation, and a
budget review mechanism.
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F. GENERAL OFDFFS AMID UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued):
3. Willi,,,on Act Contract - Request from Westlake Development for cancellation
of contract (continued from 7/21/82 Council Meeting)
The City Attorney explained the background for petitions to withdraw from the
Williamson Act Contracts. He caamented on the public hearing procedure and noted
that this was a one-time opportunity during which the usual requirements and
procedures were not in effect. It was again noted that Council had no control
over these requests for withdrawal.
Kenneth Bleyattorney for Westlake Dsvelogz ent, reported that they had protested
Cance aLen eea as orn.g yes by the Assessor's Office, had
received a reduced set of cancellation fees for the properties in question, and
were requesting approval of their petition to withdraw from the Williamson Act
Contract.
MOTION SEODNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Perkins and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1990 ordering the tentative
approval of the cancellation of a contract under the Williamson Act (Lands of
Westlake).
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. People WhO Care Recycling
Noreen Ford, Director, People Who Care Recycling, addressed the Council concerning
her menorandnrm dated 9 29 82 idr discussed in part the closure of the Edith
Avenue/san Antonio Iniad recycling center and the possibility of a recycling depot
located at an easily accessible site in Los Altos Hills.
Council discussed the importance of this issue and Hillestad suggested neetings
with the Tuan, People Who Care Recycling, Mr. Itenati - RAs Altos Garbage Company
and Tom Henderson (SPA). It was noted that the siting of the bins was the most
difficult aspect of the problem. It was agreed that the Acting City Manager would
meet with representatives of People Who Care Recycling to discuss alternatives,
site locations, etc. and would present a report at the .rent Council meeting.
2. Reimbursement for expenses to AHAG Meeting, October 2, 1982 - van Tamelen
It was noted that the Mayor had asked van Tamelen to attend this meeting after
the last Council meeting which was the reason approval was not requested before
the event.
MXION SECOMED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve reimbursemment of expenses to van Tamele.
for the October 2, 1982 ABAG meeting.
Alma Wood 12151 Stonebrook, questioned the exact amount to be reimbursed. Council
noted the amount was $57.50 ($37.50 registration and $20.00 transportation).
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G. NEW BUSINESS (continued):
`, 3. Illegal Grading by Bob Ogen Hares, Inc.
Council discussed the 9/27/62 report from the Planning Commission on this matter.
In part, the report stated that a site development permit for recontouring of the
site back to its original grade along with a landscape plan had been approved for
14220 Wild Plum Lane. However, illegal grading had previously taken place and
the Planning Commission was recd mer4ing to Council that a penalty be imposed for
that action.
Ca,missioner Lachenbruch noted that as a result of the illegal grading sore irre-
placeable trees had been lost and he strongly urced Council to take action regarding
this violation of the Town's Municipal Code.
The City Attorney recamended continuing this item so that he could investigate
the legal ramifications.
MOTION SECOMIDID ASID CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by van Tamelen and
passed unan1wusly to continue this item to the next Council meeting.
4. Rescheduling of next Council Meeting
The Acting City Manager reported that due to a previous commitment he would not
be able to attend the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on the 20th.
MOTION SEODMIDED AMID CAR[IIM: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Hillestad and
passed unanimously by all members present to reschedule the next Council meeting
to October 15, 1962 at 7:30 p.m.
The City Council then adjourned to Closed Session for Litigation at 9:40 p.m.
and reconvened at 11:30 p.m.
H. ADJOU111=:
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned
at 11:30 p.m. to a Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 1982.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia DOW
City Clerk
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