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Home My WebLink About12/15/1982CITY COUNCIL TUM OF IAS ALTOS Hrr,TR 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California � •. • •• i is Wednesday, December 15, 1982 CC: Reel 140, Tr. I, Side II, 475—end Mayor Perkins called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:35 p.m. in the ODuncil Chambers of Town Hall. A. MIT, CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Mayor Perkins and Councilmanbers Allison, Hillestad, Proft and van Tamelen Absent: None Staff: Acting City Manager Marty Tarshes, City Planner John Carlson, Assistant Planner Pat Webb, Assistant City Attorney William Hughes, Planning CmTdssion Representative Jean Struthers and City Clerk Pat Dowd Press: Mary Duenwald, Peninsula Titres Tribune; Florence Pallakoff, Los Altos Tuan Crier and Fd Hering, San Jose Mercury Matadero Creek Subdivision - Offers on Lots and Related Matters There were no offers presented to Council at this meeting. B. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item Ranoved: B. 2 (van Tamelen) MOTION SEMMED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Allison and passed unani- mously to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically: 1. Approval of Minutes: December 1, 1982 and December 9, 1982 (Councilwoman Hillestad abstained from approval of Decanber 9, 1982 minutes since she was not at the meeting) 3. Motion for Adoption: Motion setting January 5, 1983 as the Public Hearing date for the following Tentative Map application: LANDS OF SCIFARZ, File T14 #9-81 4. Actions of the Planning Commission: recanrended granting of the following: a) LANDS OF FRED1)NT HIT.TS COUNTRY CLUB, CUP #8010-76 5. Resolutions for Adoption: a) Resolution #1506 approving a further "amendment to declaration imposing y conditions, covenants„ restrictions, easements and agreements" upon Tract No. 7187 entitled "Matadero Creek Subdivision", and authorizing execution and recordation thereof. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - December 15, 1982 E. CONSENT CALEDDAR (continued): `_ 5. Resolutions for Adoption (continued): b) Resolution #1507 designating an administrative entity to coordinate the review and decision making, and to provide information concerning resi- dential development permits c) Resolution #1508 approving amendments to the Conditions of Approval, Tract 7187, Matadero Creek Subdivision 2. Approval of Warrants: $84,896.86 van Tamelen questioned warrant #8970 - $5,000 cash bond payment to Bas Hares, Inc. A discussion followed concerning certain projects in Town which Bas Hares had not completed and the terms under which the bond in question had been held. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by d and passed n unanimously to withhold payment of warrant #8970 pending review and by the City Attorney. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Hillestad and passed ,ra+,;,musly to approve the warrants as amended: $79,896.86. C. SPECIAL REPORTS: 1. Reports of Standing Committees: a) Pathways Committee Report Fran Stevenson, Chairman/Pathways Committee, presented a report to the C011ncil which outlined questions regarding the future policy for the Town's pathways. In part the committee asked what policies Council wanted to establish for future acquisitions and maintenance. The committee emphasized the importance of clear policy statements for the information of the new city manager. Council thanked the committee for their report. 2. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: none 3. Reports from the Planning Commission: none 4. Presentations from the Floor: Frank Saul, 21977 Via Ventana, noted that there was a problem at Matadero Creek lvrsiOn with drivers of four-wheel vehicles trespassing on the property. Mr. Saul stated that the area should be better policed, more effective barriers should be placed on the property and trespassers should be cited. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUPFS - December 15, 1983 D. STAFF - REPORTS NRRESPOND NCE ASID ANNOUNCQWM; 1. City Manager Reports: a) Kase Agreement with Friends of Westwind, Inc. The Acting City Manages reported that discussions had been held with Friends of Westwind regarding an agreement which had been approved by Council at an earlier meeting. Suggestions were made concerning the lease, i.e. authorization for the Friends of Westwind to undertake emergency repairs if necessary and it was the Acting City Manager's recommendation to approve the revised lease which was now before Council. Janice Duncan, Friends of Westwind, offered to answer any questions the Council might have and thanked et2ryone for their participation at the Friends of Westwind open Haase on December 12, 1982. marION SEECDEIDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by van Tamelen and passed unanii cusly to adopt Resolution #1509 approving and authorizing the lease of property and execution of a new lease between Friends of Westwind, Inc., and City of the Town of Los Altos Hills. b) Report on status of sewer hook-up payment for sanitary sever along May Rd. The City Engineer presented a staff report dated 12/10/82 which included a list of residences presently connected or soon to be connected to the sanitary sewer system at the Rancho Murietta Subdivision. The City Engineer further noted that the sanitary sewer system had not been accepted by the Town and a reimbursement had not been prepared. Alan Lambert, President of Gerard and Lambert, addressed the Council with a brief story of e situation. He noted that in 1977 and 1978 he had obtained approval for two subdivisions on Moody Road: Tanglewood and Rancho Murietta. Since that time several issues had been raised and discussed, i.e. requirement for parallel lines. Mr. Lambert stated that he was willing to pay for a separate third study to deter- mine if parallel lines were needed. Council agreed this matter needed to he resolved and asked that it be agendized for the next Council meeting. It was further agreed that a complete staff report would be prepared addressing the issue and Mr. Iambert's offer would be reviewed. c) League of California Cities - 12/14/82 Bulletin The Acting City Manager noted that the LOCO was urging all local officials to write the legislators concerning the adverse effects of possible reductions in funds allocated to the cities. PASSED BY ODNSFNSUS: To direct the Mayor to send a letter expressing the Town's concerns over possible reductions in allocated funds. fir•' -3- CITY COUNCIL MIN[= - December 15, 1982 E. SPECIAL ORDERS: ~ 1. Proposed changes and ammenaments to the subarea plan ele ant for the Chaparral Way subarea of the General Plan and adoption of a proposed Negative Declaration. Due to a possible conflict of interest, Hillestad and Proft removed themselves from consideration of this matter. The City Engineer explained that it was the intent of the Planning Commission to recomend adoption of a negative declaration for the subarea plan element, not for the Horton property. The title as shown on the Negative Declaration was misleading and would be changed MOTION SEOD£IDID AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tanelen, seconded by Allison and passed by the following roll call vote to adopt the Negative Declaration for the subarea plan element for the Chaparral Way subarea of the General Plan. AYES: Mayor Perkins and Councilmembers Allison and van Tanelen NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councihmembers Hillestad and Proft Council discussed the addition of Standard #13 to the subarea plan element and the possible change of wording in that standard from 'shall' to 'may'. van Tamelen felt that the word shall was too specific. There should be no pre -judging of unde- veloped properties; flexibility should be maintained. Perkins agreed with the word 'nay'. It provided a clear understanding of the drainage issue for future use. Allison agreed with the Planning Connission's recommendation of the word 'shall'. He felt that the word shall was explicit and avoided adding further unknowns into the subarea plan. Jean Struthers, Planning Commission Representative, explained to the Council the Planning Commission's recamenrdation of the word 'shall' rather than 'nay'. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Perkins and passed by the following roll call vote to add the following Standard #13 to the subarea plan element for the Chaparral Way subarea of the General Plan: "In the event that any current or future owner of an existing property within this subarea, as of this date, shall apply to the Town for Site Development Approval, as permitted by Zoning regulations in Section 9-5., of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code, not requiring further subdivision of the property, then the planning Commission may exempt tte proposed development from the following standards: 7,8 and lo. if further subdivision is required then such exemption shall not apply. AYES: Mayor Perkins and Coumcilwonan van Tanelen NOES: Councilman Allison ABSTAIN; Councilmenbers Hillestad and Proft -4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - Deoember 15, 1982 E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (continued) '`. 2. Public Hearings: a) Williamson Act Contract - petition requesting cancellation of Kinkead Williamson Act Contract (continued to February 2, 1983 Council meeting at request of applicant) PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To continue this item to the February 2, 1983 Council meeting. b) Recycling in Los Altos Hills van Tamelen stressed the importance of keeping the spirit of recycling active in the Tum. Since the closing of the Edith Avenue site, residents were anxious to have another site made available to them. 'People Who Care' were willing to work with the Tuan toward a possible solution. Louise Dronkert, 27431 Black Mountain Road, noted that the mobil units under dis- cussion should not be confused wi permanent sites. Mrs. Dronkert strongly supported the Foothill College proposed site and suggested the assistance of the Community Relations Committee with publicity. Mary Stutz, 25310 Elena Road, noted that facilities were open at DeAnza College which could be used by the Town's residents. In support of a site at Foothill, Mrs. Stutz commented that the college communities were experienced in the field of recycling sites. PIYTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Ta elen, seconded by Hillestad and passed unanimously to cooperate with the 'People Who Care' in facilitating a recycling center at FoothilLCollege, including the preparation of appropriate staff and environmental impact reports. E. GENERAL ORDERS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Report on Hazardous Materials Storage Permit Ordinance PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To send a letter and a copy of the Los Altos Fire Department report dated 12/7/82 to the Intergovernmental Council concerning the Hazardous Materials Storage Permit Ordinance issue. The letter will state the Town's agree- ment with the aims and objectives of said ordinance but will request consideration be given to smaller cities in providing a less ombersome solution to the problem, i.e. possible adoption of the ordinance in principle. 2. Stop sign at intersection of Loyola, Camino Hermoso and Ravensbury Perkins stated that the request for a stop sign had been denied according to Mr. Ben lbrrecillas of the Roads Operations Transportation Agency. However, additional information had been requested and the County will reconsider the matter. -5- L, 'fir CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - Dumber 15, 1982 F. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Pathway Committee Report Regarding the report given by the Pathway CCmmittes earlier in the meeting, it was agreed by Council that the camdttee would work with the City Manager in establishing priorities and responsibilities and a report would be presented at a later date to Council with recommendations. 2. Ordinance regarding false alarms Pmft asked how this ordinance was enforced and if it provided any additional revenue to the Town. He asked that a report be prepared and presented to Council after the first of the year. 3. Parking on E1 Monte at Foothill College Council discussed the problem of illegal parking at E1 mante/Moody/Foothill College and the traffic hazards which were becoming an issue in this area. PASSED By CONSENSUS: To install no parking signs along E1 Monte/Moody/Foothill College area. The City Council then adjourned to Closed Session for Litigation at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened at 10:10 P.m. G. ADJOUIOZEEW: There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 10:10 p.m. 0 Respectfully submitted, Patricia Dowd City Clerk