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Home My WebLink About06/20/1979rTTV rnIM(.TI * TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS ►+' 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, June 20, 1979 cc: Reel 118, Side I, Tr. II, 589-1299 Mayor Pro Tem David Proft called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:40 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall. A. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Mayor Pro Tem Proft and Councilmembers Hillestad, Nystrom and Perkins. Absent: Mayor McReynolds. Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City Engineer John Carlson, Commissioner Joseph Dochnahl for the Planning Commission and Deputy City Clerk Susan Buttler. Press: Florence Pallakoff, Los Altos Town Crier and Carol Sarasohn, Peninsula Times Tribune B. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mrs. Gottlieb, Chairman/Pathway Committee, requested removal of Items B.6.d), B.6.e) and B.6.f for separate consideration. Also removed for separate consideration: Item B.6.g) by the City Manager; Items B.5.a), B.6.a) and B.6.c) by Councilman Perkins; and, Item B.I. by Mayor Pro Tem Proft. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilman Perkins and passed unanimousTy by all members present to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically: 2. Approval of Warrants: $48,119.16. 3. Motions for Adoption - Motion setting July 18, 1979 (the 1st meeting in July was cancelled later, thus making this the next regular meeting) as the Public Hearing date for: a) LANDS OF HOM, File TM #2084-78, 3 Lots. 4. Actions of the Variance & Permit Commission - recommended granting of the following Variance request: a) LANDS OF RAMEY, File VAR #7061-79. 6. Resolutions for Adoption: b) Resolution #1208 determining unpaid assessments and providing for issuance of bonds, Sewer Assessment District No. 9. h) Resolution #1214 accepting grant deed and ordering recordation thereof. i) Resolution #1215 authorizing acquisition of real property. Thereafter, Mayor Pro Tem Proft asked that the following roll call vote be inserted on 1✓ Pg. 3 of the June 6, 1979 Minutes under the 4th item: AYES: Mayor McReynolds and Councilmembers Perkins and Proft. NOES: Councilman Nystrom ABSENT: Councilwoman Hillestad. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Proft and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the Minutes of June 6, 1979, as amended. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - June 20, 1979 B. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued) r 5. Actions of the Planning Commission - recommended granting of the following Variance request: a) LANDS OF BINDER, File VAR #7055-78. Mayor Pro Tem Proft questioned the map discrepancies, the findings made by the Planning Commission, the precise amount of encroachment which would result and the percentage of impervious surfacing on the property. Discussion followed on the resolve of these issues as well as the clerical error on the Conditions of Approval which should make the tennis court length 118' rather than as shown. W. Rile A licant's Engineer, stated that the impervious surfacing should be no more than 30-35 , well within the allowable maximum. MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad and failed by the following roll call vote to approve the Variance request, LANDS OF BINDER, File VAR #7055-78, for a tennis court with dimensions of 56' x 118' and an encroachment of 6'. AYES: Councilmembers Hillestad and Nystrom. NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Proft and Councilman Perkins. ABSENT: Mayor McReynolds. Councilmembers then discussed the need to have a full Council to consider this matter, the 6' encroachment as a major issue because it extends the full length of the proposed tennis court, the feeling that this lot was typical of most in Los Altos Hills (designed to preclude tennis court placement), the General Plan criteria and, finally, lack of t evidence presented to address Item #1 of the conditions required for variances. fir' MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad and carried unanimously by all members present to re -consider the LANDS OF BINDER, File VAR #7055-78, at the next regular Council Meeting (later scheduled for July 18, 1979). 6. Resolutions for Adoption: a) Resolution #_ ordering and confirming amended assessments, S.A.D. #9. Mr. Davis, bond attorney, offered a brief explanation of the matter before Council. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Councilman Per ins and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1207 ordering and confirming amended assessments, Sewer Assessment District No. 9. c) Resolution # authorizing purchase of bonds, S.A.D. #9. In response to Councilman Perkins' question, the City Manager advised of the amounts involved and rationale for the Town's purchase of the bonds. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilman Perkins and carried unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1209 authorizing purchase of bonds, Sewer Assessment District No. 9. d) Resolution # accepting improvements, LANDS OF SCARFF, File P.M. 376 M 29, 30. Mrs. Gottlieb, Chairman/Pathway Committee, requested proper path placement and grading efore acceptance of all improvements for this subdivision. It was determined that the subdivider had installed a natural path as called for and iW maintenance was now to be accomplished by the Town. Council directed the crew to pro- ceed as quickly as possible. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Councilman Perkins and carriedunan'mously by all present to adopt Resolution #1210 accepting improvements, LANDS OF StlARFF. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - June 20, 1979 B. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued) 6. e) Resolution #_ accepting improvements, LANDS OF TROEDSON, File Tract No. 6324. Mrs. Gottlieb, Chairman/Pathway Committee, asked for delineation on the Final Map of t e private path dedication. Council consensus was that this had been properly noted and maintenance was up to the Towr MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Councilman erkins and passed unanimously by all present to adopt Resolution #1211 accepting r improvements, LANDS OF TROEDSON. f) Resolution # accepting improvements, LANDS OF OSTERLUND ENT., File Tract No. 6112. Mrs. Gottlieb, Chairman/Pathway Committee, stated that the pathway along the swale had not been brushed out and was now obscure to residents along that swale. Mayor Pro Tem Proft advised of the $34,500 being kept from the improvements, of which a portion might be used for taking care of this problem. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Nystrom and passed unanimousTy by all present to adopt Resolution #1212 accepting improvements, LANDS OF OSTERLUND, ENT.. g) Resolution # amending private system sewage fees. The City Manager stated that this item had been re -reviewed and was in order. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Councilman erkins and carried unanimously by all present to adopt Resolution #1213 amending 4 private system sewage fees. C. SPECIAL REPORTS: 1. Reports of Standing Committees: a) Year end report from Traffic & Public Safety Committee. Councilmembers praised the efforts of the Committee and consensus was to commend the Chairman, Nancy Yeend, by letter and express their disappointment at her decision to resign. 2. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: None 3. Reports from the Planning Commission: None 4. Presentations from the Floor: Mr. Bittman, Manuella, spoke against cluster housing being allowed on the subdivision near im an asked t at an inspection be made to determine whether this was happening. Staff advised of the building requirements imposed, the Town setback limitations and that an inspection would be made. D. STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE & ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. E. SPECIAL ORDERS: _t 1. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF DAWSON, File FM #3073-79. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilman Perkins and passed unanimously by all present to adopt Resolution #1216 approving Final Map and approving and authorizing execution of Subdivision Agreement, LANDS OF DAWSON. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - June 20, 1979 E. SPECIAL ORDERS: } 1. LANDS OF DAWSON (Continued) ` MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad and carried unanimously by all present to adopt Resolution #1217 approving Private Road Maintenance Agreement, LANDS OF DAWSON. 2. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF RICH, File FM #3064-78 Mayor Pro Tem Proft questioned two items on the Final Map, later resolved by Motion, and stressed Council's intent when considering this subdivision that there be no vehicular access off Stonebrook or IS280. Mrs. Gottlieb, Chairman/Pathway Committee, asked for further clarification of the path easement on the Final Map and was advised by Staff that this would be done. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Proft, seconded by Councilman Perkins and carried unanimously by all present to enact a Minute Order for the following changes to the Final Map: (1) Move the description - N13°54'10"E - and continue slash marks for no vehicular access through this area, and (2) Where the slash marks appear in the legend follow with "no vehicular access." MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilman Perkins and passe unanimous y y all present to adopt Resolution #1218 approving Final Parcel Map and approving and authorizing execution of Subdivision Agreement, LANDS OF RICH. 3. Public Hearing: a) Ordinance # amending Article 12, entitled "Truck Traffic Routes" of Chapter 3 ` of Title 4 the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code by amending Sections 4-3.1201, f►' 4-3.1202 and 4-3.1203 thereof and adding Sections 4,3.1205 to 4-3.1208, inclusive thereof. (CONTINUED FROM 5/16/79 FOR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS) Councilmembers concurred that they had reviewed the recommendation from the Traffic and Public Safety Committee and that they wished to continue consideration of this Item until the next regular meeting (July 18, 1979) in order to have a full Council present. F. GENERAL ORDERS & UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. G. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Planning Commission Term Expirations - June 30, 1979: Two Prior to voting on reappointments, Councilmembers expressed their desire to advertise early for all positions in the future and the importance of regular attendance by all Commissioners at their various meetings in order not to place a burden on the others. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Councilman Nystrom and carried unanimously by all present to reappoint Commissioners Judith Carico and Michael Kuranoff to a four term expiring June 30, 1983. 2. Standing Committee Term Expirations - June 30, 1979: MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad and passed unanimously by all present to reappoint Mrs. Julie Stearns to a ttwo year term on the Environmental Design Committee expiring June 30, 1981. 1� MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Proft and carried unanimously by all present to reappoint Dr. Melvin Russi to a two year term on the Noise Abatement Committee expiring June 30, 1981. n CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - June 20, 1979 G. NEW BUSINESS: (Continued) r 2. Standing Committee Term Expirations (Continued) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Councilman Perkins and carried unanimously by all present to reappoint Mrs. Mary Stutz to a two year term on the Pathway Committee expiring June 30, 1981. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Proft and passed unanimously by all present to appoint Mrs. Bernice Rosen to a two year term on the Pathway Committee expiring June 30, 1981. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Proft and passed unanimously by all present to reappoint Mr. William Downey and Mr. William Pierce to a two year term on the Public Works Committee expiring June 30, 1981. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Councilman Nystrom and passed unanimously by all present to reappoint Mrs. Carolyn Wood to a two year term on the Traffic & Public Safety Committee expiring June 30, 1981. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct a letter from the Mayor to all those who were not eligible a for reappointment of thanks and appreciation for their past efforts and inquiring as to whether they might like to serve on another Town committee. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad and passed unanimously by all present that advertisements for positions available on the Commission and Committees be made at least 60 days prior to the term expirations in the future. 40 Thereafter, the City Attorney outlined the procedures that had been followed in the Town's acquiring the Nemeth property and the need to enact another Resolution in conjunction with this matter. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Proft, seconded by Councilman Nystrom and carried unanimously by all present to adopt Resolution #1219 accepting gift deed and ordering recordation thereof. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad and passed unanimously by all present to approve the letter being forwarded to Mr. & Mrs. L. Nemeth authorizing payment by the Town of the sewer assessment on the subject property. Councilwoman Hillestad then advised Staff of a bad pothole on Fremont Pines and a dangerous ditch along the path on Fremont near Bullis School. The City Manager stated these items would be taken care of and requested recommendations from the Pathway Committee for re -work along the twisters on Fremont. Mayor Pro Tem Proft requested that the City Manager's Report be included in the Council packets as'well as including Rancho Murietta until all work is completed on this sub- division. Councilman Perkins asked that problems with the Koo Subdivision also be an ongoing item on the Manager's Report. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Following a brief discussion, Councilwoman Hillestad moved, Councilman Nystrom seconded and it was unanimously passed by all present to cancel the first regular meeting in July and determine the best time to have all members present for i an adjourned meeting for Budget Study Session and urgency items only. 1w There being no further new or old business, the City Council adjourned at 9:19 p.m. to a meeting at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 10, 1979. Respectfully submitted, Susan Buttler - Deputy City Clerk -5-