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CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Ica Altos Hills, California
KENWES OF A REGULAR M=ING
Wednesday, March 19, 1980
Reel 124, Tr. 1, Side 11, 001 -End
Mayor McReynolds called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:38 p.m.
in the Council Chwibers of Town Hall.
A. ROLL CALL & =GE OF ALLEGIANCE:
present: Mayor McReynolds and GDuncilmmibers Hillestad, Perkins and Proft
Absent: Councilman Nystrom
Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City Enqinssr�/
Planner John Carlson, Planning Conmission Representative Arthur
Lachenbruch and Deputy City Clerk Pat Dadd
press: Florence Pallakoff, Los Altos T� Crier; Richard Hanner, Peninsula
Times Tribune
Items P�ed: B. 2 (Hillestad) , B. 5a) (McReynalds, and B. 6a) (Perkins)
MDTION SEaWED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Perkins and
passed unanimously by all members present to approve balance of Consent Calendar,
specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: March 5, 1980
3. Resolution for Adoption;
a) Resolution #1269 setting April 2, 1980 as the Public Hearing date
for Pre -Zoning of Unincorporated Areas.
4. Time Extension Requests:
a) Request for extension to Nlovember 1, 1981 for filing of final map,
LANDS OF IOW, File #TM 2088-78
P�ed Items :
2. Approval of Warrants: $21,385.69
Council�maxl Hillestad pointed out that there were two different registration
fees shcwn for ABAG. It was noted that each fee should be $20 and the warrant
list was adjusted to correct the $5.00 error.
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4W B. CONSENT C.A�DAR - Items Removed - 2. Approval of Warrants (continued):
MOTION SBCOhDED AND CARRIEDi Moved by Hilleatad, seconded by Perkins and
passed unanimously by all members present to approve the Warrant Idst as
corrected, $21,380.69.
Actions of the Variance and Permit Commission - recmwended granting
of the following variance application:
a) LAIMS OF CHENG, File VAR #2-80
CDuncihiembers discussed Dr. Cheng's request for a variance for a solar panel
system. Mayor McReynolds questioned why the solar panels could not be on the
roof and also if there was a tr�ue question of hardship in this request. The
City Manager reported that he had just received a letter from Dr. Cheng which
the Council had net had the opportunity to consider.
MNION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously by all members present to continue this item to the next meeting
and at that time have an explanation of why the installation is on some kind
of structures and can not be incorporated into the roof structure.
6. Resolution for Adoption:
a) Resolution kopposing any attenpt by the California Air Resources
Board to change the Air Quality Planning Designation in the Bay Area.
4W Hilleatad felt that there was no constructive reason for co -designation and
remarked that as a local goverrment a stand should be taken on this issue.
Hillestad moved that the resolution be adopted but there was no second to the
motion. Perkins stated that Council should respect the position of ARB in
their responsibility for meeting the requirements in preparation of the State
Impl�ntation Plan and it was up to them to designate such lead agencies as
they saw fit. McReynolds noted that t1iis was a highly technical matter which
was becoming even more cmplicated as political issil� became involved.
YICTION SECONDED AM CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by McReynolds and
passed by the following roll call vote to table this item.
AYES: Mayor McReynolds and Cauncilmn Perkins and Proft
NOES: Co�lwcman Hillestad
ABSENT: Councilman Nystrom
C. SPECIAL REPORTS:
1. Reports of Standing Comnitte
a) Pat1ways Committee
Mrs. Carol Ciottlieb, Chairman/Pat1ways Committee reported that Ron Shibuya had
conpleted his Eagle Scout Project and that 24 signposts were in place and 6 more
had been branded. Mrs. Gottlieb asked the Mayor to send letters of thanks to
Ron, his father and the other smuts who worked on the project of marking the
trails.
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SPECIAL REPORTS (continued):
2. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: none
3. Reports frcm the Planning Commission:
Planning Commissioner Lachenbruch extended the invitation to CouncilmoTbers
to attend the Planning Commission mee�tings. He felt this would contribute
to better lines of communication between the Commission and the Council.
Presentations from the Floor: none
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City Attorney:
a) Agreement with the firn of Harris, Kerr, Forster & Go. regarding
Adobe C�k Site
The City Attorney reported that the services being provided by Harris, Kearr,
Forster & Go. would not be a duplication of an earLier report on the Adobe
property that the Town had received. The earlier report was incomplete and
lacking in information the Town needed. In response to a question reqarding
costs, the City Attorney noted that any expenses incurred under Item 4 of the
Agreement could be cleared first with the City Manager, if Council so wished
to add this stipulation.
MOTION SEMMED AM CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Proft and passed
OW unani�ously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1270 approving and
authorizing em�ution of an agreement for financial consultant services between
the City of the Town of Los Altos Hills and Harris, Karr, Ferster arri Ccmpae�y
including clarification of additional expenses.
On the subject of Adobe Creek, Mayor McReynolds asked the City Manager to
formally contact prior members of the Club soliciting their interest in writing.
Regarding the possible foreclosure of part of the land, the City Attorney
reported that presently there was a temporary restraining order against tl-ds
foreclosure and the hearing on this case had been postponed to mid-April.
McReynolds asked that a report on Adobe Creek be put on the next Council agenda
so that Councilmembers will be kept up-to-date on tl-ds issue.
The City Attorney reported on a case presently pending in appellate court,
namely, the Bownds Case which concerns the State Housing Guidelines. The
Department of Housing considers these guidelines mandatory while the cities
consider t1on as guidelines - the discretion up to the local agencies. If
upheld as mandatory, this would be a severe blow to home rule. The housing
quideline will be the test wli-Lher local goverrments have control over their
zoning. The firm of Rutan & Tucker is representing the cities in this case
and has asked for support from as many cities as possible.
KYTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Perkins , seconded by McReynolds and
passed unanimously by all members present to support the 'friends of the court'
concept in the Bownds Case.
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D. STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE & AU4011iCEMITS 1. City Attorney (continued)
Mayor McReynolds proposed a resolution encouraging mties to go to the State
Legislature to dissolve the State Housing Autbority as an economy measure
particularly in light of Proposition 9. The City Attorney will write this
resolution and it will be presented at a later meeting.
2. Councilman Perkins
a) LANDS OF REISER, File PM #349 M 21, request for time extension an-]
improvement modifications (continued from 3/5/80 meeting)
Councilman Perkins reported that Mr. Reiser has a dream - he wants to sub-
divide his property and maintain the rural environTent. One of the problems
is that the dream and the improvement plan don't mesh; however, the basic
Problem is that the improvement plan and the Corditions of Approval need to
be reviewed.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously by all members present to grant a time extension to Dacauber 31,
1980 to complete the subdivision improvements.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Perkins , seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously by all members present to have Mr. Reiser, his engineer and the
Town Engineer go over Mr. Reiser's letter dated 11/12/79, the Conditions of
Approval and the mprovement plan before the end of October, 1980.
4W E. SPECIAL ORDERS:
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1. Public Hearing: (continued from 3/5/80 meeting)
a) Request for Tentative Map Approval, LANDS OF BALERI RAkUH (formerly
English Meadows), File TM #2103-79
Mrs. Carol Cbttlieb, Chairman/Patlways Committee asked for an explanation of
exactly where the pathways were on the new map. She furtl,,-x explained Patlways
Committee original request. and reported on which paths now being considered
would be acceptable to the Pathways Cowmittee.
John Lynch, applicant's engi , explained the pathways systems being presented.
Mr. Al TAboluorth, applicant supported Ids request for Tentative Map approval.
Mrs. Hubbard, La Ioma Drive, stated that the path#ays werc� not clear to her and
she asked for clarification.
Mr. Dougherty, St. FranMS Drive, and Larry Faber of Palo Alto both expressed
com� about the use of ramps, particularly from a safety viewpoint. Mr.
Couperus , Page Mill Pload, stated that the idea of remps appealed to him but he
did point out several—pmblems with the use of ramps.
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS: l.a) LANDS OF BALERI RANCH (continued)
CouncihTmbers unanmously agreed that the rmp concept was not acceptable
and also agreed that the Town was not going to pay to have any bridges built.
Council then made the following corrections and/or additiom to the Conditions
of Approval:
Condition l.B.(i) amended to read: . . . . . . . A wire fence shall be permitted
in the open space -conservation easenent area on Lots 8, 9, 10, 1 and 2 where
there is a public patluay.
Condition l.D. (i) mended to read: along the northaest property line of lot 3
adjacent to Lot 2 within the sanitary sewer easement required in Condition l.C.
The path ease�ent shall be for pedestrian purposes only.
Condition I.D.(iii) mended to read: along the east side of Mataderc, Creek
within the open space conservation easemant of Lots 8, 9, 10, 1 and 2 as required
in Corrliton 1.B and shown on the Tentative Map dated "Revised, March 13, 1980"
for the Baleri Ranch Subdivision and connecting to the bridge required in
Condition 6.B at the southwest corner of Lot 8.
Condition 6.A. mended to read: A Type 1A path shall be installed within the
pathway easement along Lots 8,9, 10, 1 and 2.
Condition 6.B. mended to read: Pedestrian and equestrian bridge shall be can-
structed across Matadero Creek at the southwest corner of Lot 8 to the specifica-
tions of the City Engineer.
40 Condition 9.D added; The finished floor elevations of all residences shall be
8' higher than the flow line of the creek, as shown on skeet 4 of the revised
map dated March 14, 1980.
MOTION SECONDED A10 CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Perkins and
passed unanimously by all members present to approve the above merd�ents and/or
additions to the Conditions of Approval.
MOFPICN SECDNDED AM CARRIED: Moved by Rillestad, seconded by Perkins aria
passed unanimously by all members present to approve the Tentative Map request,
LA10S OF BALERI RANCH, File TM #2103-79, subject to conditions as recommended
by the Planning Cbmaission and including all meninents made by Council.
Resolution #1271 apprcving Final Subdivision Map, LANDS OF GIGLI, File
FM #3079-79, Tract 6763
The Historical Society suhnitted a letter requesting that the nme be changed
frcm Gigli to Iockh=d Lane. Council considered this request ca fully but
felt that it had been received too late at this request for final map approval
and the name should stay Gigli.
MOTION SBCDNDED AM CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Perkins and passed
unan�mo usly by all members present to adopt Resolution #1271 approving final
subdivision map of the Lards of Gigli and appxcving and authorizing execution of
subdivision agreement.
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F. GENERAL ORDERS AND =NISHED BLISIMISS:
M�. Hillestad noted that if improvements were made at the corner of IS280 and
Page Mill, even more cars would be able to park there. The City Encp-near
reported that the Town had already been contacted regarding this matter and
the Town had asked to see all the plans , including landscaping.
Mrs. Hillestad remarked that she had received several requests about where
to take recycling materials. She suggested we call Mr. Bob Wenz1au who gives
a talk "Is there gold in your gax�bage?" and try to arrange a presentation at
one of the Council meetings.
Dr. Perkins discussed the problem of chuckholes and how they are repaired.
The City Manager reported that if the Town is advised of the problem, they will
repair it; however, there is no mechanism for repairing all of then in Town.
G. NEW BLERESS:
Standing cenmittee Vacancies:
Since the Ncwsletter will be going out within the next two weeks, it was decided
to place an article about these vacancies in the issue. Thus, this item was
continued until, hopefully, all the vacancies could be filled at one time.
Town's 25th Anniversary - 1981 - Plans
Council appointed the Historical Society in charge of the plans for the 25th
4W Anniversary celebration. Mirs. Hillestad will act as liaison between the Council
and the Historical Society.
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3. B= Dedication
The City Manajer reported that on April 19, 1980 in conjunction with the opening
of Little League Season, the multi-purpose Barn will be officially dedicated.
The City Council then adjourned to Executive Session for Personnel at 10:50 p.m.
and reconvened at 11:20 p.m.
There being ne further new or old business to discuss, the City Council
adjo urn ed at 11:20 p.m.
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Respectfully sikmitted .
Patricia Dowd
Deputy City Clerk