HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/1981CITY COLNCIL
TOWN OF IDS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Iwai
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGNIAR MEETING
Wednesday, May 6, 1981
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Mayor Proft called the Regular Meeting of tls City Council to order at 7:35 p.m.
in the Council Chanbers of Town Hall.
A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Proft, Councilmembers Hillestad, MCReymlds, Nystrom & Perkins
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Fngineer/Planner John Carlson,
City Attorney Frank Gillio and Deputy City Clerk Pat Dowd
Press: Leslie Conley, Peninsula Times Tribune; Florence Pallakoff, Los
Altos Town Crier; Tleresa Allen, San Jose Mercury
B. O3NSFNf CALENDAR:
Items Reuoved: B.1 (Proft); B.S.d) and B.S.f) (Perkins); B.S.e) (McReynolds)
mDTION SECONDED Alar CARRIED: Moved by Nystrom, seconded by Perkins and passed
unanimously to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically:
2. Approval of Warrants: $46,459.44
3. Actions of the Variance and Permit Camission: rec=ended granting of
the following:
a) LANDS OF BrOXRICG, File VAR #1-81
4. hbtion for Adoption:
a) Request to begin 10 year mn-renewal period, Williamson Act Contract
#3577049, R.D. and V.S. Johnson
5. Resolutions for Adoption:
a) Resolution #1346 setting the time and place of hearing on the proposed
cancellation of contract under the Williamson Act.
b) Resolution #1347 accepting certain easements, LAWS OF N=DErH,
SA #2-80
c) Resolution #1348 approving a lot line adjustment, ERgDS OF MERSDETH,
SA #2-80
CITY COUNCIL DUNUMS - May 6, 1981
B. LUNaw CALENDAR (continued):
Removed Items:
1. Approval of Minutes: April 15, 1981
Proft requested that the minutes reflect the time at which he and McReynolds
arrived at the meeting (during the public hearing on Ramirez). It was noted
that this Pact had been so stated in the minutes.
MYPION sEcDNDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Nystrom, seconded by Proft, and passed
unanimously to approve the minutes of April 15, 1981.
5. Resolutions for Adoption:
d) Resolution # accepting certain improvements in connection with
Tract #6355, RANDS OF GERARD INVESTMENTS, Tanglewood
Perkins questioned the statement in the staff report that no documentation had
been found which authorized the relocation of the storm drain line in Moody Road.
In response the City Engineer noted that there hal been no 'written' documenta-
tion but the matter had been resolved in the field and these were no problems.
Proft asked if the manhole hal been repaired and the City Engineer responded that
this would be done at the same time as Rancho Murietta.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Hillestad, and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #1349 accepting certain improvements in connection
with Tract No. 6355, Lards of Gerard Investments, Tanglewood.
e) Resolution # endorsing the water mnservation kit installation
program and proclaiming Santa Clara Valley Water Conservation Week.
McReynolds questioned the rationale behind the Santa Clara Valley Water District's
spending program in sending out the water conservation kits. If indeed these
kits could save households money on utility bills, it should be up to the indi-
viduals to express an interest and request a kit.
MDTION SRYDNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by McReynolds, seconded by Hillestad and
passed unanimously to table consideration of Resolution # endorsing the
water conservation kit installation program and proclaiming Santa Clara Valley
Water Conservation Week.
f) Resolution #_approving the application for grant feuds order the
Roberti-Z'berg Urban Open Space and Recreation Program
In response to a question from Perkins asking why the Town was applying for
these grant funds, the City Manager explained that the Roberti-Z'berg Urban Open -
Space and Recreation Program hal been formed several years ago. This was the
fifth year the Tuan had applied for funds for the specific use of the Byrne Preserve
Project. To date the Town had not expended any fads: however, it was a stipula-
tion that when the money was spent it be used only for the specific purpose
requested.
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item B.5.f) continued:
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Nystroo, seconded by Hillestad and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #1350 approving the application for grant funds
under the Roberti-Z'berg Urban Open -Space and Recreation Program for the Byrne
Preserve Project.
1. Reports of Standing Crnauittees: none
2. Reports of Ad Hoc Cca rnittees:
Hillestad, Chairman of the Town's 25th Anniversary Go mi.ttee, reported that on
May 30, 1981 a family fun day was scheduled in celebration of the Town's Anniver-
sary. Joseph Dochnabl was in charge of the parade which was scheduled to begin
at 10:00 a.m. at Bullis School. Mayor Proft would be the Grand Marshall of the
parade and Hillestad asked hes fellow councilmenbers to also participate in the
parade by riding in one of the cars.
3. Reports from the Planning Comuission: none
9. Presentations from the Floor: none
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tc 1. City Manager:
a) Public Safety Report
Robert Dennett Director of Public Safety, Rohnert Park, addressed the Council
and noted that he hal loped his report hal given the Council an overview of how
the public safety issue could be addressed. He was prepared to answer any ques-
tions Council might have regarding this issue.
Council did have several questions regarding this important issue and agreed to
schedule a study session for Tuesday, May 19 to specifically discuss the public
safety matter. Mr. Bennett was asked, and agreed, to be present for the meeting
on the 19th.
b) Request for additional appropriation of funds for printing/publication
of Town Booklet (continued from 9/1/81 meeting)
Perkins suggested that a letter signed by the Mayor be placed in the front of the
Booklet explaining its purpose, giving a date, etc. Proft also mentioned that he
bad some editing changes regarding the Booklet. It was agreed that Council should
sulmit any changes they had regarding the Booklet to staff by May 15, 1981.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Nystrom and passed
unanimously to approve an additional appropriation of $3,000 for the printing/
publication of the Town Booklet.
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D. STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE AMID ANWUNCU= (continued):
c) The City Manager noted that he had an additional item to add to
the agenda, specifically the request of Alan Lambert to address
the Council concerning a certain piece of property.
Alan Lambert, 141 First Street, Los Altos, gave Council a brief background con-
cerning the property he owned at Moody Court (10.8 acres) which he wanted to
develop. After highlighting the events of the past several years, Mr. Lambert
asked Council to either condemn the property and pay him a fair market value or
approve a Tentative Map.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Nystrom and passed
unanimously to arrange for the Town to have the property in question appraised,
noting that the fair market value was determined by the highest and best possible
use for which the property could be used.
Public Hearing:
a) Request for Tentative Map Approval, LADIDS OF RIChEN, File #IM 2095-79
Due to a possible conflict of interest, Councilmenbers Hillestad and McReynolds
removed themselves from consideration of this matter.
MOTION SBODNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Proft and passed by
the following roll call vote to amend the third mitigation measure of the Negative
Declaration to read: "Conservation Easements for lard over 408 and swales."
AYES: Mayor Proft, Councilmenbers Nystrom and Perkins
NDES: None
ABSTAIN: Courcilmembers Hillestad and McReynolds
nY.rION SECDNDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Perkins and passed by
the following roll call vote to add a fourth mitigation measure to the Negative
Declaration as follows: "The ultimate driveway grade and alig7nent shall be such
as to ensure the maximum degree of safety to the users of the driveway, traffic
passing over Chaparral Road and the owners of the property located at a lower
elevation on the south side of the proposed driveway."
AYES: Mayor Proft, Councilmenbers Nystrom and Perkins
NDES: None
ABSTAIN: Oouncilmembers Hillestad and McReynolds
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CITY ODONCIL MINUTES - May 6, 1981
E. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item 1.a) LANDS OF RIGGEN (continued):
MYPION SECDNDED AM CARRIED: Moved by Nystrom, seconded by Perkins and passed
by the following roll call vote to adopt the Negative Declaration, LANDS OF
RIGGEN, File TM #2095-79 with the following mitigation measures: 1) Storm drainage
improvements to carry water fry improvements to Chaparral Way.; 2) Landscaping
for erosion control.; 3) Conservation Easements for lard over 40% and swales and
4) The ultimate driveway grade and alignment shall be such as to ensure the
maximum degree of safety to the users of the driveway, traffic passing over
Chaparral Road and the owners of the property located at a lower elevation on the
south side of the proposed driveway.
AYES: Mayor Proft, Councilmembers Nystrcan and Perkins
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Counci]miembers Hillestad and McReynolds
The City Engineer reported that the Planning Commission, at its meeting of June 11,
1980, reoarmended approval of the Tentative Map dated "Revised May 20, 1980" for
the Lards of Riggen subject to certain Conditions of Approval. The City Engineer
than referred Council to his mere dated May 1, 1981 which included suggested
modifications to the Conditions of Approval adopted by the Planning Crnmission
at their June 11, 1980 meeting.
Cecil Riggen, applicant, addressed the Council briefly on landscaping plans and
the materials to be used for the driveway.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To make the following corrections and/or additions a part of
the Conditions of Approval:
Condition I.B. anerded to read: "The owner shall dedicate a conservation easement
as slnwn on the Tentative Map and shall include all areas south of the upper part
of the driveway that are not covered by the driveway."
Condition I.C. amended to read: .as shown on the Tentative Map dated
"Revised April 3, 1981."
Condition l.D, added: "To provide access to lot 2, the owner shall provide a
twenty-five foot (25') ingress/egress access centered on the driveway shown on
the Tentative Map dated, "Revised April 3, 1981."
Condition I.E. added: "The owner shall provide a thirty foot (30') right of way
for a private road, measured from the centerline of Chaparral Way."
Condition I.F. added: "The owner shall provide stoum drainage and sanitary sewer
easements as shown on the Tentative Map, dated "Revised April 3, 1981, and as
required to serve the lots."
Condition 1.G. added: "The sixty foot (60') access easement which centers on the
driveway across the adjacent land shall be recorded prior to the filing of the
Final Map."
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS. Iter 1.a) LANDS OF RIGGEN (continued):
Condition 4.A. amended to read: "The proposed residences shall be connected to
the sanitary sewer system. If these is no sanitary sewer system, the owner shall
install the sanitary sewer system to the main in Moody Road, in accordance with
the Sub -Area Plan Element for Chaparral Way. A formal agreement between the
City and Developer delineating the costs of these pro -rata shares shall be
reviewed by the City Attorney and signed by all parties."
Condition 6.A. amended to regi: "The plans for slope planting and landscaping
for the entire cut and fill slopes, including the restoration of the existing
access driveway, shall be presented to the Planning Commission and Environmental
Design C®rtmittee prior to the approval of the Final Map. Thelandscape plan
shall consider drainage and erosion control and the screening of cut and fill.
The developer shall Inst a bond in an amount to be determined by the City
Engineer and shall maintain all plantings through two successive summers."
Condition 6.B.: deleted
Condition 7.A. amended to regi: "All subdivision storm drainage shall connect to
the Chaparral Way storm drainage system if it has been constructed. If tlrre is
no Chaparral Way storm drainage system, the owner shall install the Chaparral Way
stern drainage system to Adobe Creek in accord with the Sub -Area Plan Element for
Chaparral Way. A formal agreement between the City and the Developer delineating
the costs of these pro -rata shares shall be prepared and shall be reviewed by the
City Attorney."
Condition 7.B. amended to read: "A catch basin shall be installed at the south
end of the driveway and connected to the Chaparral Way storm drainage system."
Condition 7.C. amended to read: "The portion of the store drainage system which
serves Int 2, as shown on the Tentative Map dated, "Revised April 3, 1981", or
as approved by the Town shall be installed."
Condition 7.D. amended to read: "All storm drainage from impervious surfaces
shall be carried by pipe to the Chaparral Way storm drainage system."
Condition B.A. amended to read: "Three turnouts as shrwn on the Tentative Map
dated, "Revised April 3, 1981", shall be provided."
Condition B.B. amended to read: "Prior to any grading for the driveway, the plans
shall be approved by the Planning Ccmmission. The applicant shall include the
driveway improvements as shown on the Tentative Map, dated "Revised April 3, 1981"
and regrading and landscaping for the existing driveway."
Condition B.C. mended to read: "The driveway surface shall be approved by the
City Engineer."
Condition B.D. mended to read: "The driveway and grade may be adjusted in the
field during construction by the Town to minimize the grading and the optimum
safety of the driveway entrance but in no event shall the grade exceed 20%."
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item l.a) IANDS OF RIGGEN (continued):
Condition 8.E. amended to read: "The driveway shall be delineated by the
following:
1. Yellow reflective pavement markers on both sides of the driveway reflecting
in both directions, and
2. A stop sign shall be installed at the entrance to Chaparral Way from the
private driveway."
Condition B.F. amended to read: "Native trees shall be planted to screen the
driveway and grading."
Condition 9.B. added: "An overall landscaping plan shall be submitted to the
Planning Caumission indicating treatment for the abandoned driveway and sensitive
areas of erosion."
Condition 9.C. added: "The following shall all be included in the subdivision
improvements:
1. Ccnmon driveway from Chaparral to lot 2 shall be installed.
2. Storm drainage improvements to be installed shall include the Chaparral
Way storm drainage system which goes from subject subdivision to Adobe
Creek and in addition the storm drainage system as shown on the Tentative
Map which drains the camuon driveway, the swale area and the storm drainage
6 necessary to serve Lot 2.
3. The sanitary sewer from the main at Moody Iniad to the subject subdivision
W Chaparral Way and the sewer laterals connecting frm the two residences.
4. All utilities
5. Regrading of driveway
6. Landscaping plans"
Condition 10.A. amended to read: "Street Improvements: In accordance with the
Specific Plan for Chaparral Way, a Conditional Exception shall be granted to
relieve the owner of street improvement for Chaparral Way. The pavement as shown
on the Tentative Map, dated "Revised April 3, 1981", shall be installed."
Mayor Prost asked that the following be put into the record: The City Council
did consider the driveway in the drainage swale. However, the need to insure
the maximum degree of safety indicated that the driveway would have to came down
through the Swale and the previously approved storm drainage system that would be
taking the runoffs fmn the property in this area and putting then in storm drains
down the swale. For these reasons the Council justified going through the swale.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - May 6, 1981
E. SPECIAL ORDERS: Itan l.a) LANDS OF RIGGEN (continued):
YETICN SECONDED AM CARRIED: Moved by Nystrom, seconded by Perkins and passed
by the following roll call vote to approve the Tentative Map, LANDS OF RIGGEN,
File TM #2095-79, subject to conditions as rewmuerded by the Planning Commission
and as anended by Council.
AYES: Mayor Proft and Councllnanbexs Nystrom and Perkins
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilma`bers Hillestad and McReynolds
G. NEW BUSINESS•
1. City Council Appointments to City Selection 0m7ni.ttee and Intergovernnental
Council
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To appoint the Mayor to the City Selection Comnittee and
the Intergovernmental Council
2. Additional Appointments
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To appoint Mayor Pro Ten Perkins and Councilman Nystrom as
representative to ABAG and to appoint Mayor Pro Tam Perkins as Councilwoman
Hillesta3's alternate for the Solid Waste Caunittee.
3. Solid Waste
Billestad reported that the North County group was going to be needing additional
funds. She noted that more detailed infomation would be forthoming but did want
Council to consider this matter when preparing next year's budget.
4. Senator Hayakawa's proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United
States regarding proceedings and documents in the English language.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the Mayor to send a letter of support to Senator
Hayakawa concerning the legislation establishing English as the nation's official
language and requiring the use of English when conducting government business.
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned
at 11:00 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19,
1981.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd
Deputy City Clerk