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Home My WebLink About10/07/1981`, CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTUS HILLS 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, October 7, 1981 cc: Reel 131, Tr. II, Side I, 001-365 Mayor Proft called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall. A. POLL CALL APED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Mayor Proft, Councilmembers Hillestad, McReynolds and Nystrom Absent: Councilman Perkins Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Engineer/Planner John Carlson, City Attorney Frank Gillio, Planning Commission Representative Mary vanTamelen and Deputy City Clerk Pat Deal Press: Vince Troia, Los Altos Town Crier B. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item Removed: B.1 (Proft) MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Nystrom, seconded by Hillestad and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically: 2. Approval of Warrants: $ 30,494.74 (9/16/81) $140,721.14 (10/7/81) 3. Actions of the Planning Commission: recommended granting of the following: a) LANDS OF WALLACE, File VAR #2-81 Item Removed: 1. Approval of Minutes: September 2, 1981 Proft had received a phone call from Mildred Gallo requesting clarification of her comments on page two of the minutes concerning Item 5.b)- He, therefore, asked that the minutes be amended to read as follow: Page 2, Item 5b), Paragraph #2 -- 'Mildred Gallo, 25720 Lalanne Court, addressed the council regarding curb- side pickup and expressed her opposition to the clean-up days scheduled for the fall and spring.' MOTION SECONDED APED CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Hillestad and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the minutes of September 2, 1981 as amended. CITy OC)UNCIL MINUTES - October 7, 1981 �r C. SPECIAL REPORTS: 1. Reports of Standing Committees: none 2. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: Hillestad congratulated the 251 Anniversary Committee and particularly Nancy Couperus for a very successful 'Day at Westwind' on October 4, 1981 - the final event of the Anniversary Celebration. 3. Reports of the Planning Commission: none 4. Presentations from the Floor: none STAFF -REPORTS, OORRESPONDENCE AMAN UNCENIF.'NTS: 1. City Manages: a) Arastradero Road - Tree Situation The City Manager reported that the trees were being removed. It was discovered that along this property there was a 30' easement as opposed to a 20' easement; therefore, the trees were the Town's property. The residents who had been notified of the tree situation would be advised that it was the Town's respon- sibility. b) Status Report - Matadero Creek Subdivision 1_ Schedule Update The City Manager reported that the Matadero Creek Subdivision Project was currently on schedule. 2. Declaration of Restrictions (CC&Rs) Council and staff discussed the declaration imposing conditions, covenants restrictions, easements and agreements for the Matadero Creek Subdivision. The City Planner noted that it was the staff's recommendation that regarding an Architectural Commit a five member committee be established and Pro- vision be made for transferring control of this committee ec the datiOsubdivnxswaasn lanniJ owners as members 8 lots were lof thd. is PArchitecturalxControl Committee - The discussion resulted in the following changes and/or additions to the CC&Rs: 1) Clause 12 to address the issue of lighting; 2) Clause 13 to include a pro- vision for the parking of construction vehicles during development of said subdivision and 3) Clause 17(b) be changed to include a five -i Knber Architec- tural Control Committee, appointed by the City Council fora specific period of time. It was agreed the City Attorney would Prepare the appropriate legal language for these changes, sutinit them to the Council for approval and include then in the CC&Rs. MOTION SIMNDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by McReynolds and '%WW passed non,, mausly by all members present to adopt Resolution #1386 approving "Declaration imposing conditions, covenants, restrictions, easements and agree- ments upon Tract No. 7187, entitled "Matadero Creek Subdivision" and authorizing execution thereof, and the recordation thereof .° -2- CTTy COUNCIL MINUTES - October 7, 1981 D. STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: (Continued) 1. City Manager: c) Report on LAFCO application The City Manager reported that as a result of the unanimous Council notion to pursue the application to LAFCO for withdrawal from the Los Altos Fire Protection District, a public hearing had been scheduled for October 14, 1981 and various materials had been submitted to LAFCO. The City Manager further reported that he and Gordon Tenfold, the Director of Public Safety, had with LAFco staff earlier in the week. They were infoxned that the staff's reeom,endation to LAFCO would be to adopt a resolution of intent allowing Los Altos Hills to withdraw frau the District and also directing the LAFCO staff to work with the Town and the District regarding the dissolution of assets, etc. The City Manager suggested that Council may want to appoint a ccuncilnvsber to IAE'CO would be available in a few attend these meetings. The staff report to days and as additional specific information became available the City Manager would see that it was referred to Council for their consideration. proft had a question about Attachments 4 and 5 which wore sent to Paul Sagers of LAFco on hTown's September 2, 1981 and which were part of the supplerental materials supporting the Town's request to withdraw from the District. PASSED By CONSENSUS: To direct the Mayor to write a letter to Paul Sagers clarifying the Town's position that the suggested methods of solving the problems are not meant to be exclusive; each item is open to negotiation between all con- cerned parties. 2. City Attorney: The City Attorney referred to his meso to the Council dated 10/5/81 which stated that the litigation between David Bellucci and the Tuan had been terminated. SPECIAL ORDERS: 1. Ordinance #271 amending subsection (a) of Section 3-1.111 of Article 1 of Chapter 1 entitled "Business Licenses" of Title 3 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Nystrom, seconded by Hillestad and passed unanimously to waive further reading of Ordinance #271.. MOTION qu� DE all members present byo adopt ordinance by Nystrom and passed -3- V CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - October 7, 1981 E. SPECIAL ORDERS (continued) : 2. Ordinance #_amending Title 4 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Cade entitled ub "Plic Safety" by adding thereto Chapter 7 entitled "Skates and Skateboards" MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Nystrom, seconded by Hillestad and passed unanimously by all members present to waive further reading of Ordinance #272. MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Nystrom and passed unanimously by all members present to intrc:auce Ordinance #272. Ins Altos Library Commission - request for funding Barbara Canpobell County Librarian, addressed the Council and referred to her nano of August 31, 1981 in which she reported that the Board of Supervisors had aporoved a percentage match for the unincorporated area to any contribu- tions from the cities to help with the 1981-82 deficit. 8As a result the amount they were now requesting from the Tam was $5,92 Council discussed this action by the Board of Supervisors. Proft noted that while he would agree to support the library this year, in the future he would not contribute support to a project which, in his opinion, the county was not also adequately supporting. NOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: moved by Hillestad, seconded by McReynolds and passed unanimously by all members present to appropriate $5,982 frau the General Fund unappropriated fund balance in support of the Los Altos Library Oa ission. Moody Road - loose monuments Proft asked for a status report on the loose MOnMents along sections of Moody Road. He expressed concern as it was a potentially dangerous situation. The City Manaaer asked for suggestions on haw to solve this problem and it was reca ded that he try a rubber sealer (RTV). The City Manager said he would report back to Council on this matter. Traffic Situation at Page Mill Road and Paseo del Roble In response to a request for a status report from the Mayor, the City Manager responded that the trees had been tri d and there was no longer a site problem in this area. A letter would be sent to Mrs_ Elizabeth Garbett stating the staff's opinion on this matter. 4. S -Curve On September 30, 1981 the City Manager and Mrs. winbigler and discussed the S -Curve. under consideration and would like to see %r completed. ae Lucile Hillestad met with Mr. and The winbiglers took the proposal the final design plans when they are Owl CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - October 7, 1981 F. GENERAL ORDERS AMID UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued): 5. City Manager's Reports PASSED BY CONSENSUS: Council requested the City Manager to follow the procedure of including a City Manager's report with the Council agenda packets. G. NEW BUSINESS: 1. LANDS OF WILSON - Request for Certificate of CoRpliance Staff reported that this request was a formality; the title early required a certificate of compliance to issue insurance on both of the Wilson's pieces of property. MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Nystrom and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the request for a Certificate of Conpliance for the LANDS OF WILSON, 13816 and 13720 Page Mill Rd. H. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 8:45 p.m. -5- Respectfully submitted, Patricia Dowd Deputy City Clerk