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Home My WebLink About08/05/1981CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, August 5, 1981 cc: Reel 130, Tr. II, Side I. 455 -end Mayor Pmft called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:36 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall. A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALIMIANCE: Present: Mayor proft and COuncilml®mbers Hillestad and Perkins Absent: CDuncilmenbers McReynolds and Nystrom Staff: City Manager Robert Crooe, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City Engineer/Planner John Carlson, Planning Camdssion Representative Joseph Dochnahl and Deputy City Clerk Pat Dowd Press: Vince Troia, Los Altos Town Crier B. CONSENT CALENDAR: YorION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Hillestad and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the Consent Calendar, specifically: 1. Approval of Minutes: July 13, 1981 and July 21, 1981 2. Approval of Warrants: $33,535.58 3. Time Extension Request: a) Request for extension to August 6, 1982 for filing of final map, LANDS OF AVILA, File TM #2-80 4. Resolutions for Adoption: a) Resolution #1372 accepting easement deed and ordering recordation thereof. b) Resolution #1373 authorizing execution and delivery of easement deed to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company. c) Resolution 41374 setting the time and place of hearing on the report of sewer service charges proposed to be collected on the 1981-82 tax roll. V, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - August 5, 1981 ( C. SPECIAL REPORTS: !I 1. Reports of Standing Commnittees: none 2. Reports of Ad Hoc Connittees: Hillestad noted that there should be a meeting of the Ad Hoc 25th Anniversary Coanittee the end of the month to discuss plans for the October Event at Westwind. 3. Reports from the Planning CCmTftission: Planning Commissioner Dochnahl reported that the Planning Commission had agreed to keep control of the Design Review Ccmittee with the guidance of the City Engineer and with outside counsel as needed. 4. Presentations from the Floor: none � •�I'�•� •" '� IMAM D ♦ Yi 1p 1. City Manager's Report: a) Sanitary Landfill area The City Manager reported that possible sites were becoming quite scarce and the costs were becoming very expensive. In the near future he hoped to have at least a rough estimate of the purchase cost for a disposal site. This project was being discussed in conjunction with the plans of the JPA regarding a resource recovery facility. The City Manager wou:.0 report to Council as soon as he had additional information. b) Mediterranean Fruit Fly The City Manager noted that the California Conservation Corps had been in Toon since August 4, 1981 to assist senior citizens and handicapped residents in stripping their fruit. 2. City Engineer's Report: a) LANDS OF OSRAY, File CDP #8029-79 At approximately 7:45 p.m. Councilman McReynolds arrived. The City Engineer reported that since the nublic hearing had been scheduled at the City Council, the Planning Commissio., had reevaluated the conditions of CUP #8029-79 and had found the owner to be in a - l.iance. WrION SENNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by McReynolds and passed unanimously by all members present to table the public hearing for LANDS OF OSRAY, File CUP #8029-79. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - August 5, 1981 AW E. SPECIAL ORDERS: 1. Public Hearings: a) Ordinance #269 amending Title 8 entitled "Building Regulations" of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code by adding thereto Chapter 8 entitled "Fire Code" to adopt by reference the 1979 edition of the uniform fire code, including certain appendices, and amendments thereto MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Proft and passed unanimously by all members present to waive further reading of Ordinance #269. MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Ordinance #269. b) Request for Tentative Map Approval, IANDS OF TAAFFE, File TM 14-80 MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by McReynolds, seconded by Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt the Negative Declaration, LANDS OF TAAFFE, File TM #14-80. PASSED By CONSENSUS: To made the following corrections and/or additions to the Conditions of Approval: Condition S.B. amended to read: "The house and garage on Parcel 2 encroach on the side setback of Parcel 2. They may remain as pre-existing structures. No variance is required." MOTION SECONDED APED CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Proft and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the Tentative Map, Lands of Taaffe, File TM #14-80, subject to conditions of approval as recommended by the Planning Co mission and as amended by Council. 2. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF MATADERO CREEK, File TM #1-81 John Knox-Seith, 27741 Via Cerro Cordo and Peter Wallace, 27975 Via Ventana, addressed the Council regarding the final map. They were against the density of development and thought there should be more public debate and/or input on the matter of developrtent versus open space. MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Hi'lestad, seconded by Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1375 approving final subdivision map of Tract No. 7187, entitled "Msatadero Creek Subdivision', and approving subdivision improvement plan therefor. The City Manager then explained that because it is a public project, authoriza- tion must be received for bids to be obtained. He suggested the bid deadline be set for 2:00 p.m. on August 24, 1981 and the August 19, 1981 City Council meeting be adjourned to a meeting on the 24th for bid awards. He further noted that bids would be received for a general contractor as well as for individual contractors, t i.e. sewer, water. Either a general contractor would be named or the Town would A► act as the general contractor. -3- CITY OJUNCIL MINUTES - August 5, 1981 E. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item 2 - Request for Final Map Approval, MATADERD CREEK (continued) 4W MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Ymed by McReynolds, seconded by Hillestad and passed unanimously by all menl:ers present to adopt Resolution #1376 ordering the performance of certain work. PASSED BY mNSENSUS: The bids will go out as defined by the City Manager and as approved by the City Attorney. GENERAL ORDERS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Los Altos Library Commission - request for funding Ann Throop, Chairman of the Los Altos Library Commission, addressed the Council and requested $6,842 frun the Tuan in support of the libraries. She noted that Los Altos had already authorized library support. This financial support was needed to maintain the current level of service. Barbara Campbell, County Librarian, explained the County's budget situation as it related to libraries and referred to her chart entitled, 'Santa Clara County Library - Distribution of Regional Payroll Budget 1981-82.' Council agreed that the libraries were an essential service but did question the fact that those residents of the unincorporated area would be using the service, yet the County was stating thattheir general funds could not be used for support. 4W PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the Mayor to write a letter to the Board of Supervisors requesting them to assume their responsibility in the financial support of the libraries. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to taule consideration of this item until the August 19, 1981 budget study session. 2. Petition from residents of Page Mill Estates regarding trees Mr. Carl Sorensen, 14188 Stanford Court, addressed the Council reiterating his concerns expressed in the petition signed by all residents of Page Mill Estates. The petition stated their concerns regarc_ing the eucalyptus trees along Arastra- dero Road which, in their opinion, were creating a hazardous situation. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Wadsworth, 14199 Stanford Court, also comented on the fire hazard created by these trees and on the increased traffic situation at the entrance to Page Mill Estates. The City Manager reported that he had contacted a tree service and was waiting for their estimate to remove the trees. He had also contacted Rosemarie Bednar of the Palo Alto School District and she too was waiting for an estimate for remval of the trees on their property. Regarding the trees on private property, the City Manager noted that there was an abatment procedure and the owners would be notified of the procedure. He would confer with the City Attorney as to the proper notification and report back to Council at the next meeting. Perkins rec=ezx1ed that a deadline be established for ccapletion of this project - not later than mid-October. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - August 5, 1981 F. RAL ORDERS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued): 4WO3. Request from the Los Altos Fire Department for Council authorization to remove fire hazard on the following property in Tann: APN 182-19-057 (Fdgerton) MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to approve request and authorize the City Manager to abate fire hazard. G. HEN BUSINESS: Ordinance # amending Chapter 1 of Title 8 to adopt by reference the 1979 edition of the uniform building code, including the appendix thereto, and the uniform building code stmidaxds, 1979 edition; amending Chapter 1.1 to adopt by reference the uniform housing code, 1979 edition; amending Chapter 2 of Title 8 to adopt by reference the 1981 edition of the national electrical code; and amending Chapter 3 of Title 8 to adopt by reference the uniform plumbing code, 1979 edition, respectively, of the Ins Altos Hills Municipal Code. MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to waive further reading of Ordinance #270. MYFION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, second by McReynolds and passed unanimously by all members present to introduce Ordinance #270 amending Chapter 1 `, of Title 8 to adopt by reference the 1979 edition of the uniform building code, including the appendix thereto, and the uniform building code standards, 1979 edition; amending Chapter 1.1 to adopt by reference the uniform housing code, 1979 edition; amending Chapter 2 of Title 8 to adopt by reference the 1981 edition of the national electrical code; and amending Chapter 3 of Title 8 to adopt by reference the uniform plumbing code, 1979 edition, respectively, of the `.os Altos Hills Municipal Code. MYTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by McReynolds and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1377 setting the time and place of public hearing of the proposed adoption of certain uniform building, housing, electrical and plumbing codes by reference with certain amendments proposed thereto. 2. Budget Study Session PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To adjourn to a meeting at 9:00 a.m. on August 19, 1981 for a budget study session. ingress/egress from Town Hall Parking lot Proft questioned the legality of the ingress/egress from the parking lot. Council discussed whether it should be closed off or made into an actual driveway. Staff was asked to consider future needs and suUtit a reoamiendation to Council. PASSED BY CoRSENSUS: To temporarily barricade the ingress/egress from the Town Hall Parking Lot until a definite decision is made for its future use. -5- re CITY C17UNCII. MINUPES - August 5, 1981 The City Council then adjourned to Executive Session for Litigation and Personnel at 8:53 p.m, and rewnvened at 9:15 p.m. H. AD.IOURIZ ENP: There being no further ne. or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 9:15 p.m. to an Adjourned Meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 1961. CL Respectfully submitted, Patricia Do4d Deputy City Clerk