HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/21/1981CITY COUNCIL
`. TowN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Ips Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MING
Wednesday, October 21, 1981
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Mayor proft called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:35 p.m.
in the Council Chambers of Tann Hall.
A. ROLL, CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor proft and Councilmenbers Hillestad, McReynolds, Nystrom
and Perkins
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Robert Craae, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City
Engineer/Planner John Carlson, Planning ConnissiOnl Representative
Judith Carico and Deputy City Clerk Pat Dowd
Press: Florence Pallakoff, Los Alto, TCW11 Crier; Tan Rosenstiel,
Peninsula Times Tribune
Mayor proft welcawd members of St. Francis High School who were attending
the Council Meeting for a school project.
B. CONSENT CKZ0AR:
Items Removed: B.2 (resident); B.4.a) (resident); B.4c) and B.4d) (McReynolds)
MOTION SECONDED ASID CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by McReynolds and
passed unanimously to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically.
1. Approval of Minutes: October 7, 1981
3, Actions of the Planning Commission: recommended granting of the
following:
a) LANDS OF TALB=, File VAR #3-81
4. Resolutions for Adoption:
b) escindduio#the early release date orBSirrhfhanSi
rison Terms to
rstate rhan, the convicted
murderer of Robert F. Kennedy.
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D. CONSENT CALEmAR (continued):
Items Remved:
2. Approval of warrants: $91,821.00
Andrew Allison, 27360 Natuna Read, asked which items on the warrant list
were associated wi Y--- safety department? The City Manager
responded that there was one item #7347.
MOTION SECOPIDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by McReynolds, seconded by Nystrom and
passed by the following roll call vote to approve the warrants - $91,821.00:
AYES: Councilmenbers Hillestad, McReynolds and Nystrom
LADES: Mayor proft and Councilman Perkins
4. Resolutions for AdoPtion:
a) Resolution # approving and authorizing execution of an
agreement between the City of the Town of Los Altos Hills and
Gordon Penfold.
The following residents addressed the Council and expressed their opposition
to the proposed agreement with Gordon Penfold. They questioned the agree-
ment in view of the recent LAFCD decision to not allow the Town to withdraw
frau the Los Altos Fire Protection District. In addition to requesting more
information and more time for public input, they also had serious questions
p regarding the agreement's stipulation that Mr. Penfold was an independent
�r contractor with the Tann.
Diane Miller 13435 Thendara Way, requested clarification regarding the
resolution which established the Public Safety Department. Mildred Gallo,
25720 La Lanne Court, requested assurance that before the current services
were suspended, the residents would be duly informed. Druce T'hanpson, 12500
Corbett, Lane and Chairman of the Ad Hoc Public Safety Cacmittee, read part
of a Letter to Editor frau the San Jose Mercury dated 10/16/81. The letter
was titled "Short-staffed patrols lose more deputies". In addition to support-
ing the agreement with Mr. Penfold, Mr. Thomason expressed serious concern
about the lack of police patrols in the Tann in recent weeks.
The City Manager read the agreement which outlined the functions and duties
of the Director of Public Safety and which also listed the payments
benefits. (A cOpy of this agreement is on file at Town Hall.). He continued
to explain that the Tann would reapply to LAEM when appropriate and despite
the questions concerning fire protection, police protection was a necessity.
Regarding Mr. Penfold's request to be an 'independent contractor', the City
Manager noted that the Tuan was still responsible and it was a viable option.
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B, CONSENP CALENDAR (continued):
`. a) Resolution # approving and authorizing execution of an
agreement between the City of the Town of Los Altos Hills and
Cordon Penfold (continued)
Nr. Gordon Penfold, Director of Public Safety, addressed the Council and in
addition to giving a brief history of his past association with the Town, he
outlined his goals and objectives for the pubic safety department. He further
explained why, at this time, he preferred to be an 'independent contractor'
with the Town.
Council had a lengthy discussion regarding this agreement. In response
to a resident's request, McReynolds gave a brief overview of the formation
of the public safety department. Proft and Perkins expressed serious con-
cerns regarding certain payments and benefits stipulated in the agreement
and also regarding the position of 'independent contractor'.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Nystrom, seconded by McReynolds and
passed by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution #1388 approving
and authorizing execution of an agreement between the City of the Tom of 1,os
Altos Hills and Gordon Penfold.
AYES: Councilrembers Hillestad, McReynolds and Nystrom
NOES: Mayor Proft and Councilman Perkins
c1 between1Hills Littleroving League,IInc. an authorizing
of
termination n of Loses
Altos Hills
d) Resolution # approving and authorizing issuance of a revocably
license to the Hills Little League, Inc.
McReynolds requested these items be removed because he was not sure of their
purpose and wanted staff to prepare a report for clarification purposes.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To continue Items B.4c) and B.4d) to the next Council
Meeting and to direct the City Manager to discuss this matter with Richard
Rydell and to provide a written report to the Council.
C. SPECIAL REPORTS:
1. Reports of Standing Canmittees: none
2. Reports of Ad Hoc COMittees: none
3. Reports from the Planning Commission:
Richard Rydell's letter concerning the parking fees at Foothill College was
discussed. It was agreed that the City Manager would continue to monitor this
situation and would report back to Council and Mr. Rydell.
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SPECIAL REPORTS (continued):
4, Presentations from the Floor:
Mr. Geor e Seidman, Board M.anber 'Los Altos Hills Association, presented
to the Council a letter and a package of survey forms and survey cards which
the Association had distributed to residents concerning the Public safety
issue. Speaking for the Association, Mr. Seidman demanded that no further
action or expenditure by the council be taken until an election by the Town
voters. A COPY of this letter dated October 20, 1981 and the survey forms
and cards are available at Town Hall.
D. STAFF -REPORTS, CORRESPOMENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. City Manager:
a) Resolution # approving and authorizing execution of an
agreement between the City of the Town of Los Alms Hills and
Alan G. Lambert
The City Manager reported that at the direction of the Council the 10.8+ acres
on Moody Road had been appraised. In view of the amount of the appraisal and
the funds available to the Town to purchase the land, the agreement before
Council was for a portion of the land, namely 3.1 acres. Negotiations would
continue with Mr. Lambert for the remaining lands. The City Manages noted
that this property was of particular interest to the Town because of its
proximity to Byrne Preserve and its delicate ecological setting.
NOTION SECOIDED AM CARRTFD: Moved by Nystrom, seconded by Hillestad and
Passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #1389 approving and authorizing execu-
tion of an agreement between the City of the Town of Los Altos Hills and
Alan G. Lambert
E, SPECIAL ORDERS:
Orditle 4 of the Los A] tos
1.
entitled #272 Public Safety" ndinq T 1
by adding thereto Chapter71municipal
entitled "Skates
and Skateboards"
yMION SF.COMED RNID FATE : Moved by Perkins, seconded by McReynolds and
failed by the following roll call vote to waive further reading of Ordinance
AYES: Mayor Proft and Councilmambers McReynolds, Nystrom and Perkins
NOES: Councilwoman Hillestad
Mayor Proft read Ordinance #272.
Marc Kaufman, 14100 Donelson Place, asked Council who would enforce this
Ordinance?
Joseph Dochnahl 27980 Central Drive, expressed his opinion that this was
meed a very dangerous situatron rn Town. He stressed the importance of
adopting Ordinance #272.
�,r * Louise Dronkert, 27431 Black mountain Road, asked the City Manager to cease
1 expe Itures o un s or p is sa e and further asked the Council to
rescind Resolution #1354 which created a public safety department for the City
of the Town of Los Altos Hills and established the date for its activation.
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS (continued): Item E.1 Ordinance #272 continued:
Council discussed the Ordinance in detail, whether or not it was too strict,
kw i.e. should cul-de-sacs be eliminated?, whether the fines were too much?
and/or whether it was a tool which would give leverage to those who would
be enforcing the ordinance?
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Perkins and passed
by the following roll call vote to adopt Ordinance #272 amending Title 9 of
the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code entitled "Public Safety" by adding thereto
Chapter 7 entitled "Skates and Skateboards"
AYES: Mayor Proft and Conncilmetmbers McReynolds and Nystrom
NOES: Councilmembers Hillestad and Perkins
2. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF IOW, File FM #8-81
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRTED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Hillestad and
passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #1390 approving final parcel map of
the Lands of Loa and approving and authorizing execution of subdivision agree-
ment.
3, Public Hearings:
a) Consideration of proposed use of Revenue Sharing Funds for
1981-82 fiscal year.
t The City Manager reported that the proposed use of Revenue Sharing Finds for
�r the 1981-82 fiscal year was $50,000 for the Public Safety Department.
addressed the Council and the City Manager answ uu �,cu y,.��..�..•.d used
yes, the total amount of Revenue Sharing Funds, i.e. $50,000, would be used
for the Public Safety Department; and presently the law existed for Revenue
Sharing Funds but in the future this could change.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Nystrom, seconded by Hillestad and
passed unanimously to approve the proposed use of $50,000 Revenue Sharing Funds
for the Public Safety Department.
b) Consideration of Budget for fiscal year 1981-82.
The City Manager noted that the budget before Council was the sane budget
that they had approved except that it now, reflected the salary increases that
Council had approved.
Mr. Allison specifically asked the*
Council then specifically discussed the Public Safety Department section of
the budget. COm ilmembers Proft and Perkins had serious concerns about this
section and wanted to see it set aside so that the Director of Public Safety
L could study it and arrive at a more realistic budget for this department. This
would also give more opportunity for public input. Councilmanhers Hillestad,
McReynolds and Nystrom viewed the budget as a working tool, a guideline. While
they agreed that this section needed to be studied and refined, they were in
favor of adopting the total budget at this time.
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* see page 7.
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS (continued): Item E.3b) 1981-82 Budget continued:
\r MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Nystrom and
passed by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution #1391 adopting
the budget for the Town of Los Altos Hills for the fiscal year 1981-82 with
the amendment that the Public Safety Director review and and refine the
proposed budget for the public safety department and present a report at
the next Council meeting.
AYES: Councilmembers Hillestad, McReynolds and Nystrom
NOES: Mayor Proft and Councilman Perkins
GE1,TRAL ORDERS AMID UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Lands of Riggen, File TM #2095-79, Request for InProvament Modifica-
tions, Presentation by Dexter D. Ahlgren, Civil Engineer.
Due to a possible conflict of interest, Councilwoman Hillestad removed
herself from consideration of this matter.
The City Engineer presented his staff report dated October 14, 1981 which
gave the background of the applicant's request to reduce the amount of the
sanitary sewer and storm drainage improvements. The City Engineer also
presented for Council's consideration the revised conditions of approval
which would be affected by these proposed modifications.
MOTION SECONDED AMID FAILED: Moved by Nystrom, seconded by Perkins and failed
by the following roll call vote to approve the revised conditions, 1.F, 7.0
and 9.C.2 for the Lands of Riggen, File 'IM #2095-79
AYES: Councilman Nystrom
NOES: Mayor Proft and Councilmembers McReynolds and Perkins
Council discussed these proposed modifications and serious con�sns were
expressed regarding the drainage problem and the driveway.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Perkins and passed
by all members present to refer this request for improvement modifications
back to the applicant and to request the applicant to present a proposal
that would take the runoff from the road and not use the road as a conduit.
NEW BUSINESS:
1_ Measure A - Council opinion: oral report from Councilman McReynolds
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by McReynolds, seconded by Proft and
passed unanimously to support the Five-year Transit Plan with the condition
that within the next five-year period the Transit Commission be separated
from the Board of Supervisors.
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G. NEW BUSINESS (continued):
2. Consideration of reconnendations suggested by the West Valley
Multi -medal Transportation Corridor Task Force.
Councilman McReynolds noted that this was quite an emotional issue and an
important factor in reaching a decision was haw one viewed the development
of the Santa Clara Valley: high density or sprawling develcL�ment.
M:)TION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by McReynolds and
passed by the following roll call vote to approve a motion supporting
Alternative #6 (light rail/expressway) for the Guadalupe Corridor.
AYES: Mayor Pmft, Councibmmbers Hillestad, McReynolds, Nystrom,
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilman Perkins
3. Standing Committees - vacancies and possible reorganization
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To form an Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Lucile
Hillestad, Gordon Penfold and a member of the Planning Commission to study
the Town's standing committees as they are now structured and to consider
the possible reorganization of these crnmittees.
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council
�r adjourned at 11:35 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on
Monday, November 9, 1981.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd
Deputy City Clerk
* City Manager if his understanding was correct that no funds would be spent
for fire equipment before a decision was made by LAFCO. The City Manager
responded that while small equipment may be purchased, i.e. hoses, he did not
think Council would decide to expend funds on major fireuipment at this
stage. Council concurred that no major expenses for fire equipment would be
made at this time.
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