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CITY COUNCIL
4j1" TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, December 6, 1978
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Mayor Lucile Hillestad called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:39 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall.
A. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Hillestad, Councilmembers McReynolds, Perkins and Proft.
(Councilman Nystrom arrived at 7:43 P.M.)
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City
Engineer John Carlson, Commissioner Judith Carico for the
Planning Commission and Deputy City Clerk Susan Buttler.
Press: Sharon Nuguchi, Palo Alto Times, Florence Pallako£f, Los Altos
Town Crier and two representatives from the Foothill College
Sentinel.
E B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilman Perkins requested removal of the Minutes of November 15,
1978 for separate consideration.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by
Mayor Hillestad and carried by the members present (Councilman Nystrom
arrived immediately following the vote) to approve the balance of the
Consent Calendar, specifically
1. Approval of Minutes: November 29, 1978
2. Approval of Warrants:
$84,766.96.
3. Resolutions for Adoption:
a)
Resolution #1167
ordering the reduction of Assessment No. 536,
Sewer Assessment
District No. 9.
b)
Resolution #1168
ordering the reduction of Assessment Nos. 515
& 516, Sewer Assessment
District No. 9.
c)
Resolution #1169
ordering the reduction of Assessment No. 368,
Sewer Assessment
District No. 9.
d)
Resolution 41170
accepting certain improvements and approving
release of bond,
LANDS OF ALMOND ESTATES, Tract No. 4994.
e)
Resolution #1171
accepting certain improvements and approving
release of 90% of
bond, LANDS OF MJYER, Parcel Map 383M27 & 28.
d%P f)
Resolution #1172
setting time and place of Hearing on proposed
amendments to the
text of Chapter 5 of Title 9 of the Los Altos
Hills Municipal Code
entitled the "Zoning Law of the Town of Los
Altos Hills", and
adoption of proposed Negative Declaration.
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
Thereafter, Councilmembers concluded that further clarification was needed
on Item E. 2. on Page 3 of the November 15, 1978 Minutes and tabled this
matter until the next meeting.
Following review of the tape, it was determined that the following addi-
tions are needed:
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman McReynolds, secon-
ded by Mayor Hillestad and carried unanimously that fencing regula-
tions be included in Tentative Map considerations.
Councilmembers also discussed alternative measures, i.e., requiring
permits, ordinance action and improvement plan provisions, to resolve
the rural fencing of subdivision versus city walls. Mayor Hillestad
directed the City Manager to review and agenda this item at the next
Council meeting.
C. SPECIAL REPORTS:
1. Reports of Standing Committees:
a) Report from Pathway Committee on recommendations for County
paths using Transit District Funds.
Mrs. Struthers, Pathway Committee, provided a brief explantion of the
Committee's recommendations dated December 1, 1978.
t Discussion followed on the necessary pathway links provided, preserving
�r local jurisdiction control by only utilizing these funds on perimeter
roads and improvements proposed along the County Scenic Bike Route.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by
Councilman Perkins and passed unanimously to endorse the recommendations
of the Pathway Committee, advising Supervisor Steinberg and the F.A.U.
Commission of these recommendations.
2.
Reports
of Ad
Hoc Committees: None
3.
Reports
from
the Planning Commission: None
4.
Presentations
from the Floor:
Mrs. Struthers, Robleda, expressed her concerns about a recent ABAG
report citing future widening of IS 280.
Councilman McReynolds stated that many problems existed in this report
and that it was being scrutinized carefully for effects on the Town.
Ms. Gaspitch, Elena Road, advised Council of serious safety problems and
abusive conduct of organized jogging groups. She commended Council for
their efforts in trying to resolve this problem.
D. STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. City Manager:
a) Radar Unit.
Councilmembers discussed with Mr. Crowe the breakdown problems currently
experienced with the present unit and Councilman McReynolds questioned
reliability history of the unit proposed to be purchased.
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D. STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE & ANNOUNCEMENTS: (Continued)
#1W MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by
Councilman Proft and carried unanimously to approve the appropriation of
$1,500.00 from the General Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance for the pur-
chase of a new radar unit.
Councilman Perkins praised the format of the City Manager's Report,
thereafter, he and other Councilmembers requested that the following be
addressed: (1) Ongoing report on Saddle Mountain Estates covering the
Crosby Report, pad stability, logs of excavations completed and summary
of winterization; (2) Copies of response to correspondence received; (3)
Ongoing review of organized jogging problems/solutions; (4) Alternati��[[es
to be considered when construction is started and/or completed withoJt
appropriate permits; (5) Ongoing review of the Arastradero Road Project;
(6) Report on the 911 emergency system; (7) The outcome of the loitering
problems on East Sunset; and, (8) Ongoing review of the drainage measures
made on Saddle Mountain Estates for their adequacy.
Councilman Proft requested that the Burke B.S.A. time extension be
agendaed at the next meeting. Councilman Nystrom was advised that the
work was complete on the Improvements for the East Branch/Barron Creek.
Mayor Hillestad introduced a letter of resignation from Commissioner
Reeves and announced the Commission vacancy would be filled as quickly
as possible.
2. City Attorney:
f a) Claim - David Bellucci.
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/ MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by
Councilman Nystrom and carried unanimously to reject the claim of David
Bellucci and forward this to the Town's insurance carrier for processing.
b) Report on truck weight limitations.
Councilman McReynolds commended the City Attorney on the report and dis-
cussion followed relative to signs posted, permit fees that might be
imposed and the necessity of ordinance action. The City Manager was
directed to investigate signs already on Town roads and enforcement
compliance procedures.
Mr. Peterson, Prospect, clarified the purpose of the petition submitted
and cited the safety problems along Stonebrook in particular.
The City Attorney further outlined his report, stating that, as per
Council's request, a good place to begin would be to also have the City
Manager determine the maintenance costs to the Town caused by excessive
truck traffic on certain roads.
SPECIAL ORDERS:
1. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF CLAUDE, File FM #3067-78,
3 Lots. (Continued from last meeting.)
Mr. Riley, Applicant's Engineer, stated that the condition for a ten foot
pathway easement that might be abandoned at a later date seemed unnecessary
Mrs. Gottlieb, Chairman/Pathway Committee, spoke for leaving the condition
as it was in order to provide for safety, especially at the corner of
Mira Loma and Summerhill.
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (Continued)
4. 1. LANDS OF CLAUDE (Continued)
Discussion commenced on safety hazards in this area, alternative pathway
dedications and the need to resolve Tentative Map conditions before the
Final Map consideration.
Mr. Claude, Applicant, offered his objection to the length of time that
had been spent concerning the path dedication and requested a provision
be made to include the pathway within the thirty foot right-of-way
dedication.
Mr. Riley, Applicant's Engineer, reiterated their concerns as to the
excessive nature of the ten foot dedication, offering suggestions for
utilizing the maximum only where safety hazards were present.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by
Councilman Proft and passed by the following roll call vote to continue
this matter until the pathway problems might be resolved.
AYES: Mayor Hillestad, Councilmembers Nystrom, Perkins and Proft.
NOES: Councilman McReynolds.
2. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF ASTRA ESTATES, File
FM #3065-78, 6 Lots.
Determination was made as to the accuracy of the map and documents before
Council, after which Councilman Perkins ascertained the Town's right to
L employ a soils engineer to inspect for compliance during the installation
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/ of subdivision improvements.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by
Mayor Hillestad and passed by the following roll call vote to adopt
Resolution #1173 approving Final Subdivision Map and approving and
authorizing execution of Subdivision Agreement, LANDS OF ASTRA ESTATES.
Public Hearings:
a) Ordinance #245 for adoption of Uniform Building, Housing,
Plumbing, Mechanical and National Electrical Codes.
The City Attorney advised of the procedures followed to date and the
changes included with fee schedules to be accomplished by Resolution
action, when necessary.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mayor Hillestad, seconded by
Councilman Nystrom and passed unanimously to waive further reading of
Ordinance #245.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by
Mayor Hillestad and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt
Ordinance #245 amending Chapter 1 of Title 8 to adopt by reference the
1976 edition of the Uniform Building Code, including the Appendix thereto,
and the Uniform Building Code standards, 1976 edition; amending Chapter
1.1 to adopt by reference the Uniform Housing Code, 1976 edition; amending
44. Chapter 2 of Title 8 to adopt by reference the 1978 edition of the
National Electrical Code; amending Chapter 3 of Title 8 to adopt by refer-
ence the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1976 edition, and amending Chapter 4 of
Title 8 to adopt by reference the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1976 edition,
respectively, of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code.
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E.
SPECIAL
ORDERS:
(Continued)
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3. a)
Ordinance
#245 (Continued)
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #245 -
AYES: Mayor Hillestad, Councilmembers McReynolds, Nystrom, Perkins
and Proft.
NOES: None.
F. GENERAL ORDERS & UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Request to amend condition, LANDS OF RANCHO MURIETTA, Tract No.
6209. (Continued from last meeting.)
The City Manager provided background on the negotiations for land dedica-
tion as the basis for this request. Determination followed that this
fee waiving had not been a part of the discussions concerning this sub-
division.
MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: Moved by Mayor Hillestad, seconded by
Councilman Nystrom and failed by the following roll call vote to waive
the road in -lieu fees, LANDS OF RANCHO MURIETTA.
AYES: Mayor Hillestad and Councilman Nystrom.
NOES: Councilmembers McReynolds and Proft.
ABSTAIN: Councilman Perkins.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by
AW Mayor Hillestad and passed unanimously to deny reimbursement for the
cost of bridge installation or waive storm drainage fees, LANDS OF
RANCHO MURIETTA.
2. Request from R. Chown to amend Condition #15 and Agreement, Saddle
Mountain Estates, Tract No. 6297.
Mr. Chown, Moon Lane, offered the following in support of his request:
(1) The size envisioned for the retention basin is not what has been
constructed; (2) Construction began before revised plans were sub-
mitted to the Town; (3) The spillway is concrete rather than the pro-
posed sacked concrete; (4) The size of the retention basin is aesthetically
displeasing as viewed from his property; and, (5) Alternative methods
have not been fully explored.
Councilmembers discussed with the City Engineer the reviews of the plans
that had been made, the inspections completed and the relocation of
the retention basin which resulted in the current dimensions.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by
Mayor Hillestad and carried unanimously to direct the City Engineer to
review the retention basin for adequacy as presently designed; review
the adequacy of the downstream Swale, with or without the retention
basin; and, suggest the necessity of the retention basin, or alternative
solutions.
[ G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Annual Review of Conditional Use Permit and exterior elevation
modifications, File C.U.P. #8027-77.
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G. NEW BUSINESS:- (Continued)
1. Annual Review of C.U.P. #8027-77 (Continued)
The City Manager introduced the map detailing the modifications pro-
posed for the Town Hall. Councilman McReynolds stated that the purpose
of this modification is to improve the efficiency of the Town Hall,
reduce acoustic distractions within the building and, hopefully, improve
the Staff's ability to carry out their overburdening work load.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To grant a one year time extension on the comple-
tion of Condition #8.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by
Mayor Hillestad and passed unanimously to approve the modifications to
Town Hall and approve the annual review of C.U.P. #8027-77.
RTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by
Councilman McReynolds and carried unanimously to approve the appropriation
of $5,000.00 from the General Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance for the
modifications to Town Hall.
Councilman Proft directed the City Manager to determine whether the
recently installed fire hydrant on Moody Road had been properly and
safely placed.
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council
adjourned at 10:30 P.M. to Executive Session for the purposes of liti-
4W gation.
At 11:10 P.M. the City Council adjourned in memory of Mayor Moscone
and Supervisor Milk to an Executive Session for the purposes of liti-
gation on Thursday, December 7, 1978 at 4:30 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Susan Buttler
Deputy City Clerk
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