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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/1978CITY COUNCIL 4r TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, February I, 1978 cc: Reel 107, Side I, Tr. 2, 210 -End, Side 2, Tr. 2, 001-175 Mayor Pro Tem Hillestad called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:36 PM In the Council Chambers of Town Hall. A. ROLL CALL $ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Mayor Pro Tem Hillestad, Councilmembers Cheney, McReynolds and Proft. Absent: Mayor Brown. Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Attorney Frank Glllio, City Engineer Alexander Russell, Commissioner William Perkins for the Planning Commission and Deputy City Clerk Susan Buttler. Press: Iver Davidson, Town Crier and Richard Hanner, Palo Alto Times plus a cast of thousands. B. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by 1, Councilman and carried unanimously by all members present to approve the Consent Calendar, specifically: I. Approval of Minutes: January 18, 1978. 2. Approval of Warrants: $17,907.30. 3. Motions for Adoption: a) LANDS OF CRIST, File TM #2062-77, setting February 15, 1978, as the Public Hearing date. b) LANDS OF BLEDSOE, File TM #2070-77, setting February 15, 1978, as the Public Hearing date. d) LANDS OF TROEDSON, File TM #2067-77, setting February 15, 19782 as the Public Hearing date. e) LANDS OF HORTON, File TM #2066-77, granting time extension to 4/5/78 for Planning Commission consideration. f) LANDS OF GERARD INVESTMENT, File TM #2071-77, granting time extension to 4/5/78 for Planning Commission consideration. g) LANDS OF MUELLER, File TM #2072-77, granting time extension to 3/1/78 for Planning Commission consideration. h) LANDS OF HERPICK, File TM #2076-77, granting time extension to 3/1/78 for Planning Commission consideration. 4. Resolutions for Adoption: a) Resolution #1100 approving Williamson Act Contract - Lands of Bredo. b) Resolution #1101 setting the time and place of hearing on proposed can- cellation of Contracts under the Williamson Act. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - February I, 1978 C. SPECIAL REPORTS: `, I. Reports of Standing Committees: None 2. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: None 3. Presentations from the Floor: Mrs. Goldsmith Elena Road, thanked Councilmembers for the courtesies extended for the recent Hills Association celebration of both the Town's and the Association's Birthdays and then invited all Residents to attend the Watch Alert Meeting at the Council chambers, February 9, 1978, at 8:00 PM. She also took the opportunity to present Mayor Pro Tem Hillestad with a corsage. Mr. Peterson, Prospect, questioned the recent annexation of the Parrett property and the subsequent withdrawal from the Williamson Act Contract. The City Manager advised that this property was within our urban service area and annexation was requested by the owner. The subject of withdrawal from the Williamson Act was scheduled for the next City Council meeting. Mrs. Wood, Stonebrook Drive, cited complaints about the Town's handling of water damaged culverts in front of her property. The City Manager outlined how the damage had occurred when the Water Company was doing some work in that area and repairs would be made when the two agencies could be scheduled together, with the portion under the driveway the responsibility of the property owner. 6W D. STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS: I. City Manager: a) Review of Draft Environmental Management Plan. Mr. Crowe outlined the lengthy Bay Region Report citing the major area of concern to the Town was in the Air Quality Management section. Mayor Pro Tem Hillestad cautioned Council's support of the entire Report due to the housing trade-off stipulations and consensus pass on this Item until further study could be made. b) Consideration of Negative Declaration and Resolution - Page Mill Road Culvert Improvements. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Councilman Cheney and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt a Negative Declaration for the subject project. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Then moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Council- man Proft and carried unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1102 ordering the performance of certain work and setting a time and place for acceptance of bids - Page Mill Road Culvert Improvements. c) Request by H. N. Reiser for time extension on completion of improvements - LANDS OF REISER, File Parcel Map 349 M 21. Mr. Reiser Applicant stated his objections to completing subdivision work on the property and to the type of road surfacing required. His wish was to leave improve- ments at the present stage In order that he might build a new private residence. Council discussion centered on road surfacing needed, Improvements not yet completed and whether it was necessary to raise the bond amount with determination that It was not. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - February I, 1978 D. STAFF - REPORTS CORRESPONDENCE & ANNOUNCEMENTS: (Continued) c) LANDS OF REISER (Continued) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: After clearing any legal ramifications, It was then moved by Councilman Cheney, seconded by Councilman McReynolds and passed unanimously by all members present to approve Applicant's request for time extension to com- plete Subdivision Improvements (from February I, 1978) and to amend the last sen- tence of Condition 2-(d) to read: The construction of this fire road shall result In a 10' wide all weather crushed rock surface and shall link driveways as necessary and shall be superimposed over driveways where possible. E. SPECIAL ORDERS: I. Ordinance for Introduction (corrected from Agenda) - Relating to organized jogging on public rights-of-way. Mayor Pro Tem Hillestad outlined the procedures to follow, asking for audience cooperation and a five minute time limit on speakers. The City Manager then gave a brief background on the subject draft Ordinance, telling of the complaints received about mass jogging along Moody Road, the blind curves and dangers involved and the State law prohibiting such activity. He further stated it was not Council's Intent to ban jogging, but rather to legalize the Fun Runs and provide controls. Councilman McReynolds told of problems In enforcing speed limits along Moody, traffic -congestion caused by It's link between Skyline and I.S. 280 and welcomed recommendations to re- solve this issue to everyone's satisfaction. Councilman Proft stated his Involvement In requesting the Ordinance, his efforts in talking with those Involved In the Fun Runs to ease the acute dangers when they first became evident, his inability to arrive at solutions to the problems and subsequent bringing of this item before Council as a last resort. Councilman Cheney felt this matter could be taken care of without legislation and, when the joggers fall to act courteously and obey laws,. they should immediately be cited by the Sheriff's office. Thereafter, the hearing was opened to the public with the following speaking against the Ordinance. Mr. Green. Attorney, referenced a legal rebuttal he had prepared and suggested stricter enforcement of current laws. Mr. Anderson, Fun Run Organizer, opposed any further restrictions and told of cau- tioning the runners each Sunday morning of safety regulations and the change In time from 10:30 to 9:30 after his discussion with Councilman Proft. He felt that the placement of directional signs, lanes and policing should be handled by the Town and, moving the Runs to Foothill College tracks would take much of the enjoy- ment out of them. He also stressed the fact that these events had been held for five years without an accident. Mr. Earnest Diane Drive,expressedhis confusion for the need to write another law when a current law Is being violated. Mr. Nicholson Resident, suggested that, for the short duration of the Sunday Runs, autos be blocked from that portion of Moody Road and then Introduced his physician. Mr. Besson, Los Altos, cited the reverse trend In heart disease prevalent today and Los Altos H1115' opportunity to lead the country in supporting and promoting joggers. He felt that restricting or abolishing the Sunday Fun Runs would remove motivation L and discourage many who sorely needed this form of exercise. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - February I, 1978 E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (Continued) I. Ordinance for Introduction - Jogging: (Continued) Mr. Sobel, Christopher's Lane, stated that the poor condition of his road prevented a jogging problem and reiterated his complaints regarding road maintenance in the Town. Mrs. Miller, Vista del Valle Court, cited the unfavorable national attention given this matter and the humorous Impracticalities of enforcing the Ordinance. She also urged a crackdown on speeding motorists in the Town. Mr. Stearn, Palo Alto, told of the health benefits he derived from jogging and the safety precautions taken during the Fun Runs. He supported posting signs, painting jogging lanes and stricter law enforcement by the Sheriff's Department. Mr. Bleisch, Robleda, said that brush overgrowth prevented joggers from using his road which might provide a safer route for them. Mr. Oakes, County, talked about the outstanding runners who had emerged from these events and the over 250,000 miles covered with only one Incident. He felt that a good policing job had been done by the joggers themselves and the publicity only served to put more people on the streets. Mr. Kempf, Los Altos, was surprised, as one who jogs 40 miles per week, to learn of the proposed restrictive Ordinance. He concurred with the dangers present on Moody Road and the out and back route of the Fun Run did quite often place runners on both sides of the Road simultaneously. Ms. Ayres, Los Altos, urged a spirit of cooperation between all involved and felt that, If all joggers used a common sense approach on dangerous road areas, the 4 problem would quickly resolve Itself. Mr. O'Dell, De-Anza College, offered to conduct a course in safety for all joggers who wished to attend. Mrs. Savlano, Corte Madera, told of the extensive pathway system in the Town and urged the joggers utilize these whenever possible. Ai Following a brief recess, Mayor Pro Tem Hillestad praised the orderly progression of the meeting and the excellent public forum that had resulted. Council consensus was to eliminate the draft Ordinance prohibiting jogging and table the draft Ordinance providing for permits. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Thereafter, moved by Councilman Cheney, seconded by Councilman McReynolds and passed unanimously by all members present to: Appoint a 5 member (one by each Councilmember) Ad Hoc Committee to work with the organized joggers to establish safety regulations, routes and procedures to be followed for the Sunday Fun Runs. Mrs. Carico, O'Keefe Lane, praised Councllmembers for their efforts in resolving this touchy Issue. 2. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF NEWMAN, File FM #3043-78. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Cheney, seconded by Councilman Proft and carried unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1103 approving the Final Parcel Map for Lands of Newman. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - February I, 1978 L E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (Continued) S 3. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF FEISTEL, File FM #3044-78. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Cheney, seconded by Councilman McReynolds and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1104 approving the Final Parcel Map for Lands of Feistel. 4. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF DUVAL, File FM #3047-78. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Following discussion on letter of request by Applicant, it was moved by Councilman Cheney, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hillestad and carried unanimously by all members present to relieve the Applicant of the Subdivision Improvement condition of Installing concrete curb and gutter. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Then moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Councilman Cheney and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1105 approving the Final Parcel Map for Lands of Duval (Vergeer/Malcolm) and authorizing execution of Subdivision Agreement. 5. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF CHAPARRAL PROPERTIES, File FM #3046-78. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Councilman Proft and carried unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1106 approving the Final Parcel Map for Lands of Chaparral Properties and authorizing execution of Subdivision Agreement. 6. Request for Tentative Map Approval, LANDS OF DAWSON, File TM #2073-77. Continued to the meeting of February 15, 1978, at the request of the Applicant. 7. Ordinance for Introduction (corrected from Agenda) - Amending Article XI of Chapter 4, entitled "Subdivisions" of Title 9 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code by adding thereto Section 9-4.1115. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Following a brief discussion on the incomplete wording of this fencing Ordinance, It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hillestad, seconded by Councilman McReynolds and passed unanimously by all members present to return this Item to the Planning Commission for re -wording. F. NEW BUSINESS: Councilman Proft Introduced a letter from Adobe Creek Country Club requesting a representative be appointed by the Town as discussed at the previous meeting. The City Engineer told of the meeting held by all engineers Involved to determine boundaries and the need of more meetings to resolve this matter. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hillestad, seconded by Council- man Cheney and passed by the following roll call vote to appoint Councilman Proft as the representative for the Town to be present during Adobe Creek Country Club's lease and management contract negotiations. AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Hillestad and Councilman Cheney. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Councilman Proft and Councilman McReynolds. ABSENT: Mayor Brown. -5- 4W 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - February I, 1978 G. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 11:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Susan Buttler Deputy City Clerk ACE I.teme appeah as .P.(e.ted on .the Agenda. S9