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06 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, December 20, 1978
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Mayor Lucile Hillestad called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:33 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall.
A. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Hillestad, Councilmembers McReynolds, Nystrom, Perkins
and Proft.
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City
Engineer John Carlson, Commissioner Michael Stewart for the
Planning Commission and Deputy City Clerk Susan Buttler.
Press: Florence Pallakoff, Los Altos Town Crier.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilman Perkins requested the removal of the Minutes of December 6,
1978 for separate consideration.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by
Councilman McReynolds and carried unanimously to approve the balance
of the Consent Calendar, specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: December 7 & 14, 1976
2. Approval of Warrants: $45,150.37.
3. Motions for Adoption: Motion granting time extension to February 1,
1979 for Planning Commission consideration of the following:
a) LANDS OF DAWSON, File TM #2094-78, 16 Lots.
b) LANDS OF HOM, File TM #2084-78, 4 Lots.
c) LANDS OF LOW, File TM #2088-78, 3 Lots.
d) LANDS OF BOSTON, File TM #2090-78, 2 Lots.
e) LANDS OF MILLER, File TM #2093-78, 2 Lots.
Motion setting January 3, 1979 as the Public Hearing date for
request for Tentative Map Approval for:
f) LANDS OF BAHR, File TM #2079-78, 2 Lots.
g) LANDS OF LENZEN, File TM #2092-78, 2 Lots.
Councilman Perkins advised of a typographical error on the 2nd paragraph,
Page 3, 7th line at the end - "with" should be changed to "without"
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by
Councilman Proft and passed unanimously to approve the Minutes of December
6, 1978, as amended.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - December 20, 1978
SPECIAL REPORTS:
1. Reports of Standing Committees:
` a) Pathway Committee - Town Policies regarding pathways and Fire
\/ Hydrant at Moody/Murietta Way.
Mrs. Gottlieb, Chairman/Pathway Committee, commended Staff for the pathway
maintenance accomplished this past summer and outlined the specifics of
their memo of November 29, 1978 relative to new pathway construction,
maintaining clearance on existing paths and drainage problems. She stated
that she would meet with the Postmaster to resolve mailbox obstructions
and asked that contractors be requested to rough driveway surfaces to
provide safety for equestrians. She further advised of the poor location
of the fire hydrant at Moody/Murietta Way, which had been placed in the
middle of the pathway.
Mayor Hillestad thanked Mrs. Gottlieb and the Pathway Committee for an
excellent report. Council determination was to direct the City Manager
to investigate alternate locations for the fire hydrant.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by
Councilman Nystrom and carried unanimously to accept the Pathway Commit-
tees' Report on Town Policies Regarding Pathways with the recommendation
that it be progressively carried out.
b) Traffic & Public Safety Committee - Burglary Prevention.
Mrs. Yeend, Chairman/Traffic & Public Safety Committee, advised the Council
of the increased burglary rate within the Town and the Committee's program
for postcard mailings alerting residents to burglaries in their areas.
Discussion followed on the ccMunity awareness hoped to be achieved,
similar programs in other cities, burglary patterns which do occur in
neighborhoods, the past efforts of the Town's Security Officer in alerting
residents and the funding needed for this type of program.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by
Councilman McReynolds and passed unanimously to authorize implementation
of the Burglary Prevention Program and appropriate $1,000 from the General
Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance toward this project for the remainder
of the fiscal year.
2. Reports from Ad Hoc Committees: None
3. Reports from the Planning Commission:
Commissioner Stewart told of the Planning Commission's concern relative to
the Council's recent approval of a Variance Request, LANDS OF AVENI.
Mayor Hillestad stated that Council had deliberated at great length on
this request and that they felt their decision was the best solution
possible.
Presentations from the Floor: None
D. STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. City Attorney:
a) Claim - Gunter Metschan.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: As per the City Attorney's recommendation,
it was moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by Councilman McReynolds and
carried unanimously to reject the Claim of Gunter Metschan and refer it
to the Town's insurance carrier for processing.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - December 20, 1978
STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE & ANNOUNCEMENTS: (Continued)
2. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas McReynolds:
a) Transit District
Mayor Pro Tem McReynolds provided an update on the recent fare increase
as well as the improved service provided by the District and asked that
Councilmembers keep him posted as to their feelings in order that he
might forward these to the meetings. He then stated his concerns as to
the upcoming Corridor Study with consensus of Council to agenda this item
in January for further consideration. At this time, he also outlined the
scheduled downtown improvements for San Jose and Council determination was
to discuss this matter further at the 2nd meeting in January.
City Engineer John Carlson:
a) Solid Waste J.P.A. Contract Extension.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Following a brief introduction by the City
Engineer, it was moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Proft
and passed unanimously to authorize ratification of the time extension on
the Joint Powers Agreement for Solid Waste Management.
E. SPECIAL ORDERS:
1. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF CLAUDE, File FM #3067-78,
3 Lots. (Continued from last meeting.)
It was first determined that the pathway question had been resolved in the
best interests of all concerned.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by
Councilman McReynolds and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #1174
approving Final Parcel Map for LANDS OF CLAUDE and approving and auth-
orizing execution of Subdivision Agreement.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by
Councilman Perkins and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution #1175
approving and authorizing execution of Private Road Maintenance Agreement
between David L. Claude and Celene A. Claude, and the City of the Town of
Los Altos Hills.
Public Hearings:
a) Ordinance #246 amending Section 9-5.214, and subsection (K) of
Section 9-5.703, respectively, of Chapter 5 of Title 9 of the
Los Altos Hills Municipal Code. (FIRST READING)
The City Manager provided the introduction and first reading of the
Ordinance with discussion following on the adequacy of the wording on
the amendment to Section 9-5.214 to resolve the issue of secondary dwel-
ling size as they came before the Planning Commission and Council. It
was felt that it was necessary adopt this amendment now while also
scheduling further study on the matter.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by
Councilman Nystrom and passed unanimously to adopt a Negative Declaration
for Ordinance #246.
40, MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by
Councilman NXstrom and passed by the following roll call vote to waive
further reading of Ordinance #246.
AYES: Mayor Hillestad, Councilmembers McReynolds, Nystrom, Perkins and
Proft.
NOES: None.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - December 20, 1978
E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (Continued)
2. Public Hearings: (Continued)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by
Councilman Proft and passed by the following roll call vote to approve
the first reading of Ordinance #246.
AYES: Mayor Hillestad, Councilmembers McReynolds, Nystrom, Perkins
and Proft.
NOES: None.
b) Request for Tentative Map Approval, LANDS OF HORTON, File
TM #2066-77, 6 Lots.
Continued at the request of the Applicant.
F. GENERAL ORDERS & UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Request for time extension, LANDS OF BURKE, File B.S.A. #6030-74.
The City Attorney provided background on this Building Site Approval
Request which had passed the one year period for completion of conditions
and was currently in litigation. He advised Council to table the matter
pending the results of the court action. Councilman McReynolds questioned
the implied granting of additional time that this action might entail and
was told by the City Manager that administrative action of notifying the
Applicant of revocation had already taken place.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by
(61 Councilman Perkins and carried unanimously to table the Request for time
extension, LANDS OF BURKE, File B.S.A. #6030-74.
2. J. Crosby Soils Report, Saddle Mountain Estates.
Councilman Perkins asked that the City Engineer review the Winterization
Agreement between the Town and HAS Homes and the progress to date.
The City Engineer summarized as follows: (1) Hydroseeding has been com-
pleted, however, all areas have not germinated; (2) The storm drain has
been installed with the exception of one headwall; and, (3) Erosion con-
trol, sandbagging, etc., has not been initiated.
Discussion followed on the need to maintain a log of events as well as
when plans are requested and received by the Town. Councilmembers ex-
pressed concern as to the slow progression in the completion of all of
the Agreement items.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by
Councilman Nystrom and passed unanimously to direct Staff to set up a
time schedule of fifteen working days from December 21, 1978, for com-
pletion of the remaining items on the Winterization Agreement, that areas
where hydroseeding has not germinated be re -done and that consideration
of weather constraints be observed. This time schedule is to be forwarded
to the developer and, if the items are not completed to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer, the Town will cause completion by filing against the
( Improvement Bond for funding to cover all costs.
♦+ Mr. Stern, HAS Homes, stated that the timing on the hydroseeding had re-
sulted in the poor germination, changes on storm drain design were cur-
rently being worked out with the City Engineer, there were problems in
obtaining approved plans and erosion control changes were still under
discussion with the Town.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - December 20, 1978
F. GENERAL ORDERS & UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (Continued)
L 2. J. Crosby Soils Report (Continued)
Councilmembers questioned the temporary measures versus permanent sub-
division improvements and stressed the need to keep all lines of com-
munication open in order to resolve these problems as quickly as possible.
Council consensus was to review the Soils Report further, requesting
additional and specific information as to pad stability.
Mr. Gahramat, United Soil Engineering, stated that the initial tests were
checked thoroughly and requested a copy of the Report before Council so
that they might ascertain and resolve the issues being raised.
3. City Engineer's Report on retention basin, Saddle Mountain Estates.
In response to Council questions, the City Engineer stated that, at
present, the need for the retention basin was marginal, however, its
future necessity could only be determined by growth of vegetation below
and concentration of runoff from the new subdivision.
Mr. Berland, BAS Homes, advised Council of the expenditures to date in
installing the retention basin as requested by the Town.
Mr. Chown, Moon Lane, questioned the adequacy and aesthetics of the re-
tention basin as currently installed.
Councilmembers discussed the winterization versus permanent aspects of the
retention basin as well as alternative solutions and determined to con-
sider the matter further as the winterization items are completed and
reviewed by the Town.
4. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Site Development Application,
Frank Saul, File #A4252, Lot 2, Ursula Lane.
Mr. Saul, Applicant, provided background as to the development of the lot,
providing costly access, utilizing all measures to minimize grading and
the functional concept of the house he proposed to build there. There-
after, he showed slides of the site in support of his request.
Commissioner Stewart advised of the Planning Commission's deliberation on
this matter with the denial based on the excessive grading proposed.
Councilmembers suggested that alternate house plans be considered for
this site, specifically, utilizing Type II foundation.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by
Councilman McReynolds and carried by the following roll call vote to
return Site Development Application #A4252 back to the Planning Commission
for further review and alterations of the proposed structure.
AYES: Councilmembers McReynolds, Nystrom and Perkins.
NOES: Mayor Hillestad and Councilman Proft.
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Consideration of appointment to Planning Commission.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Following review of the applications, it
was moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Mayor Hillestad and carried
unanimously to appoint Richard Rydell to the vacant Planning Commission
- seat which concludes June 30, 1982.
Councilman Proft requested that items assigned to the Council by the
Steering Committee be agendaed as soon as possible.
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G. NEW BUSINESS: (Continued)
Councilmembers discussed items delineated on the City Manager's Report,
specifically: (1) Ascertaining that a demolition permit had been issued
for the Horner Hill Barn only, not the silos; (2) Requesting written
communication to residents inquiring about pathway problems on the Koo
Subdivision; (3) That the "Aveni syndrome" should be an ongoing item for
consideration; (4) Determining from Staff that work had commenced on the
Looper drain; (5) Suggesting a culvert in place of a bridge at the Moody
Road project; and (6) Objecting to the P.G.&E. 12KV requirement imposed
on Tract 6355.
Councilman Nystrom expressed his concerns relative to the proposed place-
ment of a stop light at Arastradero and Deer Creek as creating a greater
traffic hazard in that area.
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There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council
adjourned at 10:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Buttler
Deputy City Clerk
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