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Home My WebLink About09/20/1978CITY COUNCIL A TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, September 20, 1978 cc: Reel 112, Side I, Tr. 11, 097 -End; Side 11, Tr. II, 001-024 Mayor Pro Tem Thomas McReynolds called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:39 PM In the Council Chambers of Town Hall. A. ROLL CALL 8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Mayor Pro Tem McReynolds, Councllmembers Nystrom, Perkins and Proft. Absent: Mayor Hillestad. Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Attorney Frank Gllllo, Commissioner Joseph Dochnahl for the Planning Commission and Deputy City Clerk Susan Buttler. Press: Florence Pallakoff, Los Altos Town Crier and Dave Farrell, Palo Alta Times. D. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mrs. Wood, Stonebrook Drive, requested removal of the Warrants. r Councilman Perkins removed the Minutes of September 6, 1978, Item 3. a) and 4. a) for separate consideration. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilman Proft and carried unanimously by all members present to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, specifically: I. Approval of Minutes: September 7, 1978. 4. Resolutions for Adoption: b) Resolution #1155 accepting certain Improvements, "LANDS OF WOOLWORTH", Tract No. 5993. Mrs. Wood, Stonebrook Drive, questioned the amount spent under Warrant #3875 and was advised of the need to purchase a new saw as the old one had burnt out. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by Councilman Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the following: 2. Approval of Warrants: $16,851.97. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Nystrom and passed unanimously by all members present to amend the first Motion on Page 2 of the September 6, 1978 Minutes to Include: 'In order to obtain legal guidance from the City Attorney relative to compliance with the six Code requirements for Variances.'. Minutes of September 6, 1978 were then approved as amended. LO Since there was no one available to speak to Item 3. a), Council determination was to defer this matter until later In the meeting. At this time, Mayor Pro Tem McReynolds announced the continuation of two Items under SPECIAL ORDERS to the next meeting at the request of the Applicants. These Items are LANDS OF TAYLOR and LANDS OF ADOBE CREEK COUNTRY CLUB. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 20, 1978 B. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued) Councilman Perkins questioned the Resolution in Item 4. a) and Council discussion followed with the City Manager outlining how local tax money feeds into these grant funds and that he felt there would be no problems In utilizing these funds for the expansion of Byrne Preserve. Mrs. Youngman, Black Mtn. Road, asked If this was for the corridor extension to Moody Road and was advised that It was. Mr. Laws, Hooper Lane, stated that the property to be purchased had been gift deeded to the Town some time ago. Mayor Pro Tem McReynolds told of the problems experienced in gaining clear title to the gift area and reasons for the proposed Resolution. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilman Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1154 approving the application for grant funds under the Roberti-Z'Berg Urban Open -Space and Recreation Program. C. SPECIAL REPORTS: I. Reports of Standing Committees: Environmental Design Committee. The City Manager read portions of a report from the Chalrman of the Environmental Design Committee relative to industrial development and road Improvements proposed by the City of Palo Alto along Arastradero Road. Discussion ensued on limitations that might be placed on the development of Arastradero Road, proposed public hearings, the need for complete cooperation between the two cities to arrive at the best compromise and the most effective means of presenting the Town's viewpoints. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilman Perkins and carried unanimously by all members present to direct the Planning Commission to take the lead In formulating the Town's and Council's position with the City of Palo Alto relative to the Arastradero Road Improvement Project In order to Insure a smooth transt- tlon from low density residential to an Industrial area. 2. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: None 3. Presentations from the Floor: Mrs. Wood, Stonebrook Drive, questioned when a hearing would be held on adopt the Budget and was told It was being scheduled for the October 4, 1978 meeting. D. STAFF - REPORTS. CORRESPONDENCE 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. City Attorney: a) Accident Claim - Jerbe Jerry Buschini. The City Attorney introduced the late claim and advised the Council to deny It. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Nystrom and passed unanimously by ail members present to reject the application to file a late claim by Jerbe Jerry Buschlni on the basis that the claimant had one year to file after the accident and took no action. Council recommended referral of this claim to the Town's r Insurance carrier. �/ As the Applicant's representative was now available, It was Council determination to return to Item 3. a) of the Consent Calendar. IWA CITY'COUNCIL MINUTES - September 20, 1976 B. CONSENT CALENDAR: * 3. Actions of the Planning Commission - recommended granting of the following A/ Building Site Approval: a) LANDS OF ALMON, File BSA #6106-78. Councilmembers expressed their concerns pertaining to steep access to the site; whether concrete would be needed for the driveway; excessive cuts, fills and retaining walls to be required and landscaping as called for In the conditions. Mr. Naegle, Engineer for the Applicant, outlined on the map the work to be done, told of proposed landscaping to enhance the area and reminded Council that this was an old quarry site. He then answered Council questions relative to soils stability, grading and alternate building sites. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To change Condition 17 to read: The area below the 750' contour line and north of the driveway, as shown on the Map dated March 1978, will be dedicated as conservation easement with the exception of the area necessary for the development of a drainfield. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To amend Condition 13 (a): add 'A' after the last word "Exhibit". PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To amend Condition 13 (b) to read: Construct a Type IB native path five feet (51) wide along the drainage Swale over the existing path tread and within the dedicated pathway easement southerly to Its connection with the proposed pathway connection to Page Mill Road as shown on the Pathway Construction Exhibit 'A'. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilman Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to continue the LANDS OF ALMON, File BSA #6106-78, to the meeting of October 4, 1978 so that Councilmembers might conduct an on - OV Inspection with the Engineer before final decision. E. SPECIAL ORDERS: I. Public Hearings: a) Request for Tentative Map Approval, LANDS OF TAYLOR, File TM #2077-78, 8 Lots. Continued for 30 days at the request of the Applicant. b) Request for Tentative Map Approval, LANDS OF HIGHTOWER, File TM #2089-78, 8 Lots. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Nystrom and carried unanimously by all members present to adopt a Negative Declaration, LANDS OF HIGHTOWER, File TM #2089-78. The City Manager Introduced the proposed eight lot subdivision on O'Keefe, showing on the Map the small structures to be removed and the current permissive path to be formally granted by the Owner. Mr. Peachy, Applicant, spoke for the professional thought and sensitivity expended on this project. Discussion followed on the nolse mitigating measures needed due to the close proximity of IS280 and methods of alerting future buyers. MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Nystrom [ and failed by the following roll call vote to approve the LANDS OF HIGHTOWER. ♦• AYES: Councilmembers Nystrom and Perkins. NOES: Mayor Pro Tem McReynolds and Councilman Proft. ABSENT: Mayor Hlllestad. aL CITY -COUNCIL MINUTES - September 20, 1978 E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (Continued) I. b) LANDS OF HIGHTOWER (Continued) MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McReynolds and failed by the following roll call vote to refer LANDS OF HIGHTOWER back to the Planning Coven isslon for the deletion of at least one lot and re -submission limiting a maximum of two lots in the 65d1b area as shown on the Map of June 1978. AYES: Mayor Pro Tem McReynolds and Councilman Proft. NOES: Councllmembers Perkins and Nystrom. ABSENT: Mayor Hillestad. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McReynolds, seconded by Councilman Nystrom and passed unanimously by all members present to continue LANDS OF HIGHTOWER, File TM #2089-78, to the October 4, 1978 meeting, requesting the Applicant to cone back with more detailed noise attenuation plans substantiated by facts. c) Proposed revocation of Conditional Use Permit, ADOBE CREEK COUNTRY CLUB, File C.U.P. #8004-74. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Nystrom and carried unanimously by all members present to continue ADOBE CREEK COUNTRY CLUB to the October 4, 1978 meeting as requested by the Board President. F. GENERAL ORDERS 8 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 2. Request for revision to Condition #13, LANDS OF RICH, File TM #2048-76. 4W and SECONDED AND CARRIED; Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilman Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to grant the Applicant's request. I. Request for re -consideration of withdrawal from Williamson Act Contracts, LANDS OF PERRETT. Following introduction by the City Manager, the City Attorney advised Council to set a date for written submissions to be received and to hear no testimony concerning the 75 acres proposed for withdrawal until a court reporter could be present. Mayor Pro Tem McReynolds discussed with Mr. Semas, Applicant, and Mr. Smith, RURAL, the legal ramifications Involved and the protection offered both the Town and all parties by abiding by rules established at the outset of these hearings. Mr.Ha000lan. Olive Tree Lane, felt the Council should listen to the views of those present. Mr. Pappas, Olive Tree Lane, questioned the absence of a court reporter. Mr. Laws, Hooper Lane, stated that the RURAL group was abrogating the rights and function of the elected Council. Mayor Pro Tem McReynolds apologized for the mis-understanding, stating that a court reporter would be at the next meeting. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Prcft, seconded by Councilman Perkins and carried unanimously by all members present to set September 27, 1978 as the closing for written submissions concerning the LANDS OF PERRETT. { G. NEW BUSINESS: I. Review of Grand Jury Report, Santa Clara County Transit District by Mayor Pro Tem McReynolds. Mayor Pro Tem McReynolds provided details of the Grand Jury Report with the major recom- mendation to separate the District from the supervision of the Board of Supervisors. -4- • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 20, 1978 G. NEW BUSINESS: (Continued) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilman Perkins and carried unanimously by all members present to endorse the Grand Jury Report with the recommendation that the Transit District be a separate body and listing the reasons thereof V Councllman Perkins Introduced the problems encountered recently with grading and Improve- ments at the SADDLE MOUNTAIN ESTATES subdivision and asked for suggestions to prevent this from happening in the future. The City Manager advised Council of the job shutdown placed and inspections made at this project within the last few days. Mr. Stern, Developer, spoke for their good reputation In neighboring cities, that grading plans had been brought In showing all the work that had been done, and their confidence that each stage was In full compliance with all Town rules and regulations. Council determination was to take Immedlate steps to have the public Improvements fully checked in order that the Developer might not have unnecessary delay In the winterization process and resolve the lot grading Issue thereafter. Councilmembers Perkins and Proft were then appointed as a Committee to Investigate the cause of this particular violation and establish procedures to prevent re -occurrence. H. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 10:51 Pm. Respectfully submitted, Susan Buttler Deputy City Clerk sn