HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/02/1977CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, February 2, 1977
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Mayor Robert Cheney called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order
at 7:45 P.M. He noted that Councilmen McReynolds and Proft had called to say
they would be delayed; therefore Council would take some of the Agenda items
out of order pending their arrival.
For the sake of continuity, the Minutes will reflect actions taken on Items in
the order they appear on the Council Agenda for the evening.)
A. ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Brown, Hillestad, McReynolds (8:05), Proft (8:05),
Mayor Cheney
Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City Engineer
Alex Russell, Planning Commissioner Perkins, City Clerk Norma Hislop.
Press: Los Altos Town Crier, Palo Alto Times; San Jose Mercury -News.
far B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
At the request of Mr. A. M. Laws, Hooper Lane, Item 4 was removed, and Mrs.
M. Cogliani requested the removal of Item 3 a) for separate consideration.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Brown moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Hillestad, and unanimously carried to approve the remaining items on the Consent
Calendar, specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: January 19, 1977 (Councilwoman Hillestad abstaining
because of absence)
2. Approval of Warrants: $22,030.18
3. Actions of Variance & Permit Commission:
b) LANDS OF SNYDER & ASSOC., File #BSA6089-76 - recommended granting of
request for building site approval subject to conditions.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION:
4. Resolutions for Adoption: In response to Mr. Laws' question as to what the
number of the Resolution was, City Manager Robert Crowe explained that
it would be the number next in order, since numbers are not assigned until
after adoption by Council.
Councilwoman Hillestad moved, seconded by Councilman Brown and unanimously
>� carried to adopt Resolution #1016 approving and authorizing execution of
Sewer Reimbursement Agreement between Town and Mr. Donald Robles.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont'd):
3 a) LANDS OF SWYRYD, File #BSA6005-73: Variance & Permit Commission
recommends granting of request for building site approval subject to
conditions.
Mrs. Mary Cogliani, Leander Drive, expressed concern over a possible movement
of the earth on this piece of property based on past history, and stated that
she wished Council to be aware of this problem; that she would not be re-
sponsible because the property was located below hers.
City Engineer Alex Russell stated that he was aware of the previous problem,
where the retaining wall which existed at that time had not been adequate.
An agreement had been entered into privately between the property owners
affected and the soil had been recompacted and a new retaining wall built by
a structural engineer.
Councilman McReynolds did not feel the plan presented was adequate because it
did not take care of the flow of water from above or the sub -surface flows.
Commissioner Perkins stated that the Variance & Permit Commission had considered
the problems raised by Council and that it had been brought out during this
discussion that the earth would be reworked on this property under the strict
control of the Engineer.
[ When asked by Councilman McReynolds if the Town was under a responsibility to
fir' approve this request, City Attorney Frank Gillio stated that the Council should
satisfy themselves as to the requirements before making a decision.
Councilman McReynolds moved, seconded by Councilman Proft and unanimously carried
by roll call vote to postpone the request for building site approval, LANDS OF
SWYRYD, File #BSA6005-73, to the next meeting of Council, so the Soils Engineer
could be present to answer questions of concern for Council.
C. SPECIAL REPORTS:
1. Reports of Standing Committees: None
2. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: None
3. Presentations from the Floor:
a) Mrs. Florence Fava, Moody Road: Regarding the Town's option to purchase
lands located on Moody Court from Mr. Alan Lambert, Mrs. Fava stated that she
had been told by the City Manager that the Agreement was for the purchase of
four acres only. She stated that, in 1968, the residents of Moody Court had
been promised that all of the lands would be kept in open space. She felt
there should be a thorough checking of the records regarding this matter.
Mrs. Fava stated that she was speaking, not only for herself, but for all
the residents in the neighborhood.
40, City Manager Robert Crowe stated that the Town had entered into a Lease
Option Agreement with Parkside Estates and Mr. Alan Lambert, a Limited
Partner. This option called for the Town to exercise its option to purchase
four acres on Moody Court within seven years, with six months prior notice
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4, PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR (Cont'd):
to the Developer.
After discussion, Mayor Cheney requested that this matter be researched by
Staff in response to the questions raised this evening.
Mrs. Fava also notified Council that, after further research, she had requested
the State of California to reopen the matter of the Historical Site known as
the Juan Prado Mesa Adobe, because further evidence had been found to indicate
the location of the original site.
2. Mr. Oscar Sobel, Christopher's Lane: Complained of condition of Christopher's
Lane, particularly that area right after crossing the bridge, and asked when
the Town was going to take care of the matter.
Mr. Crowe stated that the section of the street referred to by Mr. Sobel was
cracking, but that there were many streets in the Town which were much worse.
He said that the road would be repaired in due course; however, it was not on
the priority list.
At the request of Council, this matter was directed to the attention of the
Public Works Committee for their recommendation as to what priority the matter
should be given.
3. Mr. A. M. Laws, Hooper Lane: Stated that the minor road problems would be
eliminated if the Town were not in the road repair business.
4. Mr. Jack Valladao, Esperanza Drive: Quoted from a speech given by President
Carter: "Whenever private enterprise, through competition, can do -a better.job,
the government should stay out."
D. STAFF REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE & ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
E. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Supervisor Geraldine Steinberg.
Mayor Cheney read the content of Resolution #1014 adopted by the City Council
on January 19, 1977, congratulating Supervisor Geraldine Steinberg on her
election as Chairman of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. He stated
that Supervisor Steinberg always had the best interests of the community in
mind, and that the Town had long recognized the leadership qualities which her
fellow Supervisors were recognizing.
Chairman Steinberg accepted the Resolution, stating that she was appreciative of
Council's gesture and that it meant a great deal to her. She said she looked
forward to continuing the good relationship she had with the individual members
of Council.
F. SPECIAL ORDERS:
1. Alleged nuisance and violation of Zoning Ordinance - Town Equipment:
Mayor Cheney thanked the people present in the assembly for taking the time
to appear before Council this evening in an effort to resolve the matter now
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L SPECIAL ORDERS (Cont'd):
Town Equipment (Cont'd):
before Council. He noted the two letters received from Attorney Robert
Anderson relative to the Town's equipment, and asked that Council remove
the confidentiality of the Memo received by Council from the City Attorney
so the matter could be discussed in public.
Councilman Brown noted that the matter of the Equipment Storage Facility had
been tabled previously by Council, and because the letters from Attorney
Robert Anderson were intertwined with this discussion, he felt that the first
order of business would be to remove the Equipment Storage Facility from the
table.
Mayor Cheney moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad, to remove consideration
of an Equipment Storage Facility from the table. Motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYE: Councilmembers Brown, Hillestad, McReynolds, Mayor Cheney
NO: Councilman Proft
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Cheney stated that he would hear from members of the assembly, after which
discussion on the matter would return to Council. Thereafter, it would return
to the Floor, if any person still wished to address the item. In response to
Councilman McReynolds, the Mayor stated that Council could ask questions of
individuals presenting data to Council.
Speaking from the Floor:
Mr. Richard Welze, LaCresta Ln: Stated that he did not feel that people seated
on Council were qualified for the Office in that they did not stand in back of
the oath they took by virtue of their inability to get things done.
Mr. Robert Olsen, Esperanza Or: Opposed to equipment storage facility on the
basis that it was a nuisance; violated the zoning ordinance; it was not cost
justified and was against the platform for incorporation.
Mr. Stanley W. Grabowski, LaLanne Ct: Reminded Council that they were dealing
with human lives, and that it was their duty to look to the health, safety, and
welfare of all citizens of the Town. Concerned that Town would be unable to
cope with a major disaster if it did not provide for itself.
Mr. James Tyler, Alta Verde Ln: Requested to know if the present operation was
in violation of the Town's zoning ordinance. Councilwoman Hillestad responded
that, as a General Law city, the Town had the authority to take care of services
within the Community.
Mr. A. M. Laws, Hooper Lane: Stated that it had been determined that the Town
did not want to become large, and thought the Town should sell the present
equipment.
Mrs. Alma Wood, Stonebrook Or: Reminded Council that all operators of the Town's
equipment lived outside the Town and would not be available should a disaster
hit the Town.
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f SPECIAL ORDERS (Cont d):
�r Town Equipment (Cont'd):
Mr. Dick Oliver, Adobe Ln: Stated that he lived by the Water District's
corporation yard and had never found it to be a problem. Felt nuisance factor
could be eliminated if Council determined that the facility was not in violation
of the zoning ordinance or the founding platform of the Town.
Mrs. Mildred Gallo, LaLanne Ct: Read a letter to Council from Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Bensen, Magdalena Ave, opposing any zoning change.
Discussion returned to the Council table at 9:17 p.m. Councilman McReynolds
pointed out that, if the Town adhered strictly to the basic tenets in the
'green sheet" on incorporation, that there would not be a Town. He stated that
he subscribed to a small Staff; however, forces outside of the Town imposed so
many requirements on the Town that the only position Council could take is
to maintain the premise of a rural environment and attempt to run the Town with
this in view. He stated that he was not prepared to argue whether the Town's
equipment violated the zoning ordinance. He did not feel it had to, nor would
it while he sat on the Council.
Councilman McReynolds also stated that it was the responsibility of the Council
to accommodate the problems of the town such as drainage and road maintenance,
and there was a place in Town for a well managed maintenance Crew. He accepted
the fact that the equipment was a nuisance; that this was the problem and not
whether or not the Town should have a maintenance Crew. Councilman McReynolds
pointed out that three maintenance yardswere in Town belonging to the Purissima
Hills Water District. He suggested that a Sub -Committee of Council be appointed
too seek thefacts -for presentation to Council in order to resolve the matter.
Councilman Brown stated that he felt that most people in the Assembly seemed to
assume that Council was considering an equipment facility at the Town Hall
location. He stated that at the time this matter was being considered by Council,
three locations had been recommended by the City Manager, but that Council had
never acted on this Agenda item. He said that over the months, Council had given
this matter much thought, keeping in mind their responsibility for the health,
safety and welfare of the community. He thought Council would have to determine
whether or not the equipment should be kept; and secondly, where an equipment
storage facility should be; and third, whether an amendment needed to be made
to the Municipal Code. Councilman Brown also stated that he would like to hear
further details regarding a Sub -Committee proposed by Councilman McReynolds.
Councilwoman Hillestad stated that Council was aware of the nuisance factor of
the Town's equipment, and was concerned over the location and mitigating measures
to alleviate the condition. She stated that she was not in favor of jeopardizing
the Town's zoning ordinance. Councilwoman Hillestad said she felt it was more
economical for the Town to do its own maintenance work, and pointed out that the
City Attorney had stated that a General Law City had the right to perform such
services. She stated she was also concerned about good businesses practices,
and pointed out that the best bargain on the resident's tax bill was the money
paid to the Town.
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SPECIAL ORDERS (Cont d):
Councilman McReynolds stated that such a Sub -Committee should approach
the question on the premise that the people in the neighborhood did not
like the maintenance facility; that it was a nuisance. Bearing this in
mind, there was still the question of whether or not the Town should have
such a facility. There was also the fiscal question as to whether such a
facility was economical, and whether there was a need. The legal ramifications
was also another question. He felt that when all the pros and cons of these
questions were put together in a factual manner, then Council had to decide
if it was possible to have such a facility that would be economically viable.
Responding to Councilman Brown's question as to whether a Sub -Committee of
three Council Members would be in violation of the Brown Act, City Attorney
Frank Gillio advised that such a Sub -Committee would be subject to the provisions
of the Brown Act and counseled that proceedings and notices be given in
conformance with that Act.
Mayor Cheney read section 9-5.310 of the Municipal Code and stated that he
felt that the town was in violation of the zoning ordinance. He thought that
Attorney Robert Anderson was in a position to know the thinking of the courts
pertaining to zoning. He agreed with Mr. Grabowski that heavy equipment would
be needed for possible civil disasters, and that he had been a supporter of
the Town's equipment being economical and readily available; however, he did not
want to jeopardize the Town's zoning ordinance.
E Councilman McReynolds pointed out the existence of the Water District's facilities,
\r the corporation yard of Foothill College, and the yard maintained by the State of
California, all within the Town's boundaries.
Speaking from the Floor:
Mr. Mike Schoendorf, Byrd Ln: Stated that the nuisance element was not the
question; rather, the point was that the residents did not want any equipment.
He did not feel Staff could do the work efficiently. He stated that the Hills
Association was on record, based on inputs from Town citizens, that they did not
want the equipment.
Mr. Oscar Sobel, Christopher's Ln: Suggested leasing equipment on an as -needed
basis.
Mrs. T. Schick, Weston Road: Concerned that the Town would be endangering the
zoning as opposed to the nuisance factor.
Mr. Jack Valladao, Esperanza Dr: Stated that the citizens were unable to get
facts about costs and therefore could not present them. Also stated that the
City Attorney was the attorney for the people in the Town as well, and that
the people had a right to know his opinion in this matter.
Mr. Larry Giller, Vinedo Lane: Stated that it was not clear whether the Town
would be saving money in having such a facility and thought that an economic
analysis would show that the Town was inadequate to handle these matters.
Mrs. Irma Goldsmith, Elena Road: Asked Council Members to keep the Townspeople's
faith by living up to their campaign promises with honesty and integrity.
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SPECIAL ORDERS (Cont'd):
Councilman McReynolds moved, seconded by Councilman Brown, to form a Sub -Committee
of two Council Members for the purpose of obtaining facts relating to the fiscal
impact, physical impact, legal ramifications, and economic viability of the
Town's doing its own maintenance work, with the pros and cons of the facts to be
presented to Council for consideration at their next meeting.
Councilman Brown expressed misgivings about the time period alloted for such a
study, but stated he would be willing to work on such a Sub -Committee with the
understanding that the Committee would present all the facts which could be
gleaned in that period of time, but not necessarily all the facts.
Councilman McReynolds' motion (above) carried by the following roll call vote:
AYE: Council Members Brown, Hillestad, McReynolds, Proft
NO: Mayor Cheney
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Council concensus was to appoint Councilmen Brown and McReynolds to the Council
Sub -Committee.
2. Little League Field Improvements:
City Manager related the background of the item before Council for consideration.
L stating that, because of the safety concerns regarding the Town -owned property
4r on Purissima Road which is used by the Town's Little League, Council had budgeted
for this year an expenditure of $12,500 as the Town's share of improving the
conditions at the site. He stated that plans had been drawn for the area to
grade and pave portions of the property and for the installation of a fence.
Quotes received for the grading and paving portion was $16,000, and the fence
would be $3,000.
Mr. Crowe stated that the Board of Director's of the Town's Little League were
requesting that the project be initiated as soon as possible and that the Town
finance the project with the League entering into an Agreement to repay the
city for their portion of the project over a four year period. He said that if
Council was in Agreement, the City Attorney would prepare the necessary documents.
He also noted that the costs were lower than anticipated because the Contractor
was donating part of his time.
Mayor Cheney questioned whether such a project had to be put out to bid in con-
formance with the government code, to which Mr. Gillio responded that the project
did not concern a public building, streets, or sewers, and therefore did not come
under the requirements specified for public projects.
Council discussion concerned the uses of the field, with Mr. Pat Parise, representing
the Little League, stating that the field was used also by AYSO Soccer teams,
Pop Warner Football, and various other group sports, in line with the intent of the
purchase of the property. Council also discussed the use of blacktop versus
rock for the parking area, who would be responsible for improvements, and control of
ingress and egress once the fence was installed. Council agreed that any previous
lease the Town had with Little League should be up -dated in the event this item
was approved.
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4. SPECIAL ORDERS (Cont'd):
Little League Field Improvements (Cont'd):
SDeakin0 from the Floor:
Mr. Oscar Sobel, Christopher's Ln: Stated that, in the past, the Little League
had always supported itself and expressed concern over the use of Town funds.
Mr. A. M. Laws, Hooper Ln: In favor of the proposed improvements.
Mr. Larry Giller, Vinedo Ln: Felt that whatever agreements were made, the
basic improvements of the facility was vested in the Town.
Mrs. M. Gallo, LaLanne Ct: Stated that Town would be taking away self-
sufficiency of League if such an Agreement were approved, and these were funds
used by a special interest group. Councilwoman Hillestad disagreed that the
Town's children should be considered a "special interest" group.
Councilwoman Hillestad moved, seconded by Councilman McReynolds, to adopt
Resolution #1017 approving and authorizing execution of Agreement between Town
and the Los Altos Hills Little League for improvements to the Little League
field. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
City Attorney Frank Gillio was directed to prepare the necessary Agreement for
signatures.
W 3. Request for Final Map Approval, RANCHO MANUELLA, Tract #5914, File #FM3027-76:
Planning Commission representative Perkins stated that Council should be aware
of the problem which existed on Lot 2 of the proposed final map; that is, should
the easement existing between Lot 2 and Lot 1 be deducted from the calculation of
the net acreage of Lot 2. This meant that the existing easement would have to be
used as a common driveway. If this would not bethe case, then Council should
grant a conditional exception to the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance.
Mr. Dick Oliver, representing Dividend Development Co., stated that it was the
intent of the developer to use the existing easement as a common driveway.
After discussion between Staff, Council and Mr. Oliver, Councilwoman Hillestad
moved, seconded by Mayor Cheney to adopt Resolution #1018 approving final map and
authorizing execution of subdivision Agreement between the Town and Dividend
Development Company relative to Rancho Manuella, Tract #5914, with thecondition
added that Lot -2 and Lands of Knoll share the present 24' common driveway for
ingress and egress. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
4. Request for Tentative Map Approval, LANDS OF McFADDEN. File #TM2047-76:
Discussion on subject request for approval concerned Condition 5 c) of the
check list of conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Commissioner
Perkins stated that the imposition of this condition for a proposed street
[ dedication along a private road was as a result of the Commission's concern over
1W the number of homes on this private road which may, in the future, result in the
road becoming public.
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SPECIAL ORDERS (Cont'd):
Lands of McFadden (Cont'd):
Mayor Cheney moved, seconded by Councilman McReynolds, to delete Condition 5 c)
from the check list of Conditions, Lands of McFadden, File #TM2047-76. Motion
carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Councilman Proft noted that the proposed tentative map failed to show the location
of existing wells, drainage run-off, nor was it clear as to the location of
the driveway.
In response to Mayor Cheney's inquiry, Commissioner Perkins stated that the
Commission had been remiss in that they failed to note the absence of these
requirements on the map submitted.
Councilman Proft moved, seconded by Councilman McReynolds, to continue the subject
of LANDS OF McFADDEN, File #TM2047-76 to the next Council meeting for the pproposed
tentative map to be brought into conformance with Section 9-4.506 (9), (20), and
(37). Motion carried unanimously.
5. Request for Conditional Use Permit, RANCHO DE LOS CABALLOS, File #CU8018-76:
Mr. Crowe stated that this application for a Conditional Use Permit was for
the operation of a commercial stable on the property formerly known as the Cook's
Quarter Horse Ranch. He stated that the Planning Commission had recommended the
granting of a 90 -day temporary Use Permit for the following reasons: 1) To
insure that some clean up of the property would be done prior to issuing a
Use Permit of longer duration; and 2) a parcel map was now being proposed which
would cut off fourteen acres from the property mentioned in the Use Permit.
In response to Council, Mr. Gillio stated that Council could grant a temporary
Use Permit as recommended by the Commission.
Mr. Ed Armes, applicant, addressed Council regarding his legal problems in gaining
control of subject property from the former lessees, and stated that he should
have control of the property by March 1, 1977. Mr. Gillio also noted that a letter
had been written to the former operator's of the stable by the City Manager, in
which they had been informed that their Use Permit was no longer valid by virtue
of the property changing ownerships.
Discussion continued over whose responsibility it would be for the maintenance of
the horses presently on the property if such a Use Permit were issued, and
Councilman Proft again expressed concern that all Use Permits granted by Council
be as uniform in requirements as individual conditions allowed. Council Members
were also of the concensus that certain conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission should be deleted until the applicant's re -filing at the end of 90 days.
Mayor Cheney moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad, to grant a temporary
Conditional Use Permit for ninety calendar days to Mr. Ed Armes, File #CU8018-76,
subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission, with the following
`, amendments to those conditions:
Condition 7: The existing public address system will not be used.
Condition 13: There shall be no horse shows permitted during this period.
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t CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - RANCHO DE LOS CABALLOS (Cont'd):
�r Condition 16: Delete in its entirety.
Condition 17: Delete in its entirety.
Motion carried unanimously, with Council directing that the Use Permit be issued
in the name of the applicant, and not in the name of the stable.
G. GENERAL ORDERS & UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Resolutions for Consideration: Resolution providing for acquisition of
surplus federal property for emergency purposes and authorizing City Manager
as Town's representative.
Mr. Crowe stated that the proposed Resolution before Council was one which
should have been adopted at the same time as the Emergency Services Plan,
but through oversight, had not been done. He stated that this Resolution would
allow the Town to purchase surplus items from the State of California in con-
junction with this Plan.
Speaking from the Floor:
Mr. A. M. Laws, Hooper Lane: Did not want to see Town buying more equipment
when there was presently so much controversy over the equipment the Town now
owned.
L Mr. Crowe pointed out that Council would have to approve any major expenditure
4r for capital equipment; that he intended to buy surplus items such as bolts and
nuts used for the installation of street and safety signs, which could be
purchased in bulk at a much lower cost to the Town.
Mr. J. Valladao, Esperanza Drive: Also expressed concern as to what type of
equipment would be bought by virtue of this Resolution.
Mayor Cheney noted that he was in favor of the proposed Resolution, but would not
support it this evening because of the political environment, since the matter
of the disposition of the present Town equipment had not been resolved.
Councilman Proft moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad to adopt Resolution
#1019 providing for acquisition of surplus federal property for emergency purposes
and authorizing City Manager as Town's representative. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYE: Council Members Brown, McReynolds, Proft
NO: Councilwoman Hillestad, Mayor Cheney
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Consideration of Santa Clara County's Draft Ordinance relating to Inter -
Governmental Council.
t Councilman Brown noted the receipt of the letter from the City of Palo Alto
`r on the proposed Ordinance creating an Intergovernmental Council by Santa Clara
County, and their concerns over the weighted voting as proposed.
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`,r GENERAL ORDERS & UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Cont'd):
Intergovernmental Council Draft Ordinance (Cont'd):
Councilman Brown moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad, that a letter be
directed to Supervisor Geraldine Steinberg expressing the same concerns as
those outlined by the City of Palo Alto, with regard to the proposed Ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
Council concensus was that Mayor Cheney should vote "No" in favor of the
Ordinance when the matter was brought before the Inter -City Council at their
next meeting.
H. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Appoint Council representative to Santa Clara Valley Water Commission:
Mayor Cheney stated that he currently served as alternate representative to
the Water Commission, and would like to be appointed as the Town's rep-
resentative, replacing former Mayor Helgesson. He stated that he would like
to appoint Councilwoman Hillestad as alternate representative if there were
no objections, and if she were agreeable. Councilwoman Hillestad agreed, and
Council concensus agreed to the two appointments. (Councilmen McReynolds and
Proft not present during this discussion because it was taken out of order as
` it appears on the Agenda.)
2. Appoint Council representative (alternate) to Santa Clara Valley Flood
Control Advisory Board.
Concensus was to appoint Councilman Brown as alternate representative to the
Flood Control Advisory Board. (Councilmen McReynolds and Proft absent)
3. City Manager - Communication from Fire Marshall.
Mr. Crowe stated that when the new Council Chambers had been designed and built,
panic hardware had not been installed on the back doors of the building. He
stated that the Fire Marshall wished this matter brought to the attention of
the Council.
Councilman Proft moved, seconded by Mayor Cheney, and unanimously carried to
approve the expenditure of funds from the unappropriated fund balance (General
Fund) for the purpose of installing panic hardware on the back doors of the
Council Chambers as required by the County Fire Marshall's office.
I. ADJOURNMENT:
Council adjourned at 12:10 A.M. to their next Regular Meeting on February 16,
1977.
Respectfully submitted,
Norma J. Hislop
City Clerk
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