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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/1977CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, August 17, 1977 cc: Reel 104, Side I, Tr. 2, 136 -End, Side 2, Tr. 2, 001-134 Mayor Keith Brown called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:35 PM In the Council Chambers of Town Hall. A. ROLL CALL 8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Mayor Brown and Councllmembers Cheney, Hillestad, Proft and McReynolds Absent: None Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Attorney Frank Gilllo, City Engineer Alexander Russell, Engineer/Planner John Markl, Commissioner Dochnahl for the Planning Commission, Deputy City Clerk Susan Buttler Press: Los Altos Town Crier B. CONSENT CALENDAR: At the request of City Manager Robert Crowe, Item I was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. �y ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION: I. Approval of Minutes: August 3, 1977 City Manager Robert Crowe requested the correction to the last paragraph of Page 5 to read as follows: "for Town Hall Administrative facility and Council Chambers". Councilman Cheney requested that the vote be noted on Page 5, Environmental Impact Statement re Town Hall Administrative facility, as unanimous. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was then moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Councilman Cheney and carried unanimously (Councilman Proft asking to abstain from vote on Minutes due to his absence) to approve the Consent Calendar as amended, specifically: 1. Approval of Minutes: August 3, 1977 2. Approval of Warrants: $21,455.73. 3. Motions for Adoption: a) LANDS OF GIGLI, File TM #2059-77, Time Extension to 9/28/77. b) LANDS OF CRIST, File TM #2062-77, Time Extension to 9/28/77. c) LANDS OF HORTON, File TM #2066-77, Time Extension to 9/28/77. d) LANDS OF BROWN-HUBB, File TM #2018-75, Final Map Time Extension to 8/19/78. L( e) LANDS OF HAWLEY, File TM #2064-77, setting hearing date of 9/7/77. �r 4. Actions of Variance $ Permit Commission: a) LANDS OF RICHARDSON, File BSA #6096-77. 5. Resolutions for Adoption: a) Resolution #1052 appointing Robert E. Crowe as City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - August 17, 1977 C. SPECIAL REPORTS: I. Reports of Standing Committees: None 2. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: None 3. Presentations from the Floor: None D. STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS: I. City Manager: Introduced Items not on the agenda. First, the Inter -City Council Joint Liability Insurance study and the need of the Council to endorse the financial participation of the Town with other cities in the area in order to save money. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilwoman Hlllestad, seconded by Councilman Proft and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #1053 approving funds to participate In the Joint Liability Insurance Study, not to exceed $120.00. Second, a project report on the Solid Waste negotiations with the City of Mountain View. Mr. Crowe stated that a contract was forthcoming to cover a three year period at costs of $3.75/ton plus $2.00/ton burial. Termination of the contract by either party could be made with a six month notice or, whenever Mountain View reached their capacity. This arrangement had been necessitated by the closing of Nine Par facility. Discussion on methods of assessments would be at a later date. a) Improvement of East Branch of Barron Creek. Mr. Crowe reviewed this project, stating that there might be one or two modifica- tions to the plans and specifications before the Council. Hopefully, this work may be completed this year. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Council- woman Hillestad and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution #1054 approving the Plans and Specifications for this certain work and setting September 15, 1977 as the date for accepting bids. Discussion followed on the agenda for the upcoming Joint Meeting between City Council and the Planning Commission with Items offered for consideration by Councilmembers and Commissioner Perkins, speaking from the floor. Mr. Oscar Sobel, Christopher's Lane, spoke regarding the letter from Jitze Couperus stating that he telt the Council had not been pleasing the people who had elected them. E. SPECIAL ORDERS: I. Setting Tax Rate, Fiscal Year July I, 1977 to June 30, 1976. Introduction by the City Manager who explained in detail the formulas used and current legislation before the state and the effects upon cities. Discussion followed among Councilmembers on the necessity of this background Information and the raising or lowering of the current tax rate. Thereafter, the hearing was opened to public discussion. Oscar Sobel, Christopr' hes Lane, expressed his concern for residents living on a fixed Income and e t the Town could provide better services at a lower rate. Councilman McReynolds stated his objections on the methods of assessment. Mayor Brown maintained his position was the same as last year and hoped that all members would give thoughtto the future when building revenue would cease. Councilman 9C CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - August 17, 1977 E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (Continued) ILW 1. Setting Tax Rate (Continued) Cheney expressed frustration with the bureaucracy and the belittling of the Town's resources and stated that, if the members were genuinely concerned about this matter, the rate should be lowered to 20¢ per hundred dollars valuation assessed. His motion on this died for lack of a second. Considerable discussion ensued on staff requirements, funding disbursements and budget/emergency needs of the Town. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Thereafter, moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, secon- ded by Councilman McReynolds and passed by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution #1055 establishing and fixing the Tax Rate of Los Altos Hills for the fiscal year commencing July I, 1977 and ending June 30, 1978 at 30¢ per hundred dollars valuation assessed. AYE: Councilmembers McReynolds, Hillestad and Cheney. NO: Mayor Brown and Councilman Proft. ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 2. Public Hearings: a) Amendment to General Plan Diagram - Changing Open Space Preserve to R -I, APN #175-34-07 8 08, Lands of Berger. After introduction by the City Manager, the City Attorney stated that, by law, the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance should be In conformance. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution #1056 approving and adopting changes and amendments to the General Plan of Los Altos Hills. b) Amendment to text of Municipal Code pertaining to Conditional Uses to allow for Town Hall Administrative Facility (second reading). MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Council- woman Hillestad and passed unanimously to waive further reading of Ordinance #236. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Then moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Mayor Brown and passed by the following roll call vote to adopt Ordinance #236 re - lettering subsections (K) and (L) and adopting a new subsection (K), respectively, of Section 9-5.703 of Chapter 5 of Title 9 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code. AYE: Councilmembers Cheney, McReynolds, Proft, Mayor Brown. NO: Councilwoman Hillestad, ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None, 3. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF HAYWARD, File FM #3039177 Discussion centered around the adjacent Lands of Baardsnes and access to this property via two cul-de-sacs off Manuella. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilman Cheney, seconded by Council- woman Hillestad and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #1057 approving Final Subdivision Map for Tract 6079 and approving and authorizing execution of Subdi•- 4W vision Agreement. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - August 17, 1977 law E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (Continued) 4. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF MCFADDEN, File FM #3035-77. It was noted that all improvements had been completed to date and that a 10% security bond for two years' maintenance will be placed with the Town. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Cheney, seconded by Councilman McReynolds and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution #1058 approving the Final Parcel Map for Lands of McFadden. 5. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF ROSSI, File FM #3028-77. Councilman McReynolds raised a question on filling and grading along EI Monte as compared with that called for on the Tentative Map and was assured by Staff that this was In compiiance with the Improvement plans. Councilwoman Hillestad then questioned the sight problems for motorists along Summerhill and the pathway Installation on Summerhill. Mrs. E. Fiksdal, Pathway Committee Chairman, also expressed concern over the width of the bike pathway along Summerhill and the dangers encountered there. Discussion followed on the stripe placement versus the actual centerline of the road right-of-way, thus encroaching on the designated pathway area. At this time, Councilman McReynolds compared his field study with the Tentative Map. Dexter Ahlgren, Engineer for the Applicant, stated that the improvement plans had been approved by the City Engineer, after his Inspection. Should problems now exist, a time extension would have to be granted for the Final Map. The City Manager and City Engineer supplied clarification on these problems and the consensus of Councllmembers was for Staff to study all pertinent reports and the feasibility of re -aligning the stripe along Summerhill. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Thereafter, moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Councilman Cheney and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #1059 approving Final Subdivision Map for Tract No. 5926 and approving and authorizing execution of Subdivision Agreement. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was then moved by Councilman Cheney, seconded by Councilman Proft and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution #1060 approving and authorizing execution of private road maintenance agreement between Ray G. Rossi and Jacquelyn Rossi and the Town of Los Altos Hills. 6. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF WILD BARLEY HILL, File FM #3038-77. Comments centered around placing a fault zone designation on the face of the Final Map and drainage problems In the area. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Cheney, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #1061 approving Final Subdi- vision Map for Tract No. 6069 and approving and authorizing execution of Subdi- vision Agreement with Fault Zone phrase to be Inserted appropriately on Final Map and Map legend. 7. Request for Tentative Map Approval, LANDS OF GERARD HOMES, File TM #2061-77. Mr. Crowe provided clarification on the new map before Council, specifically, sewers Instead of septic tanks and one cul-de-sac Instead of two. Consensus of -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - August 17, 1977 E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (Continued) v 7. LANDS OF GERARD HOMES (Continued) opinion favored this map over the old. Discussion followed on the problems now solved, location of sewer lateral and providing a joint driveway for Lots 7 and 8. Paul Nowack, Engineer for the Applicant, explained the decision to run the sewer line under the parking lot of Adobe Creek Country Club. Alan Lambert, Applicant, stated that Dr. West had approved the line running through portions of his property and asked for specific information needed on the map to be brought back before Council. _ Mrs. M. Gallo, La La nne Ct., questioned the fact that this revised map had not been before the Planning Commisslon. Mrs. D. Miller Vista del Valle, expressed severe criticism regarding deals that had been made and t e opening of this area to large development. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilman Cheney, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad and carried unanimously to approve the Tentative Map, Lands of Gerard Homes, with amendments, on the basis that a revised Map and Conditions be reviewed at the next Council meeting. 8. Execution of Amendment No. 5 to Palo Alto Sewer Agreement No. 2876. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Cheney, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad and passed by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution $1062 approving and authorizing execution of Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 2876. 1640 AYE: Mayor Brown, Councilmembers Cheney and Hillestad. NO: Councilmembers McReynolds and Proft. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. F. GENERAL ORDERS 8 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: I. Request for abandonment of public utility easements, Lot 7, Tract 5762. Continued until all necessary Information could be obtained. 2. Committee Appointment - Traffic and Public Safety Committee. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad and passed unanimously to appoint Carolyn V. Wood to the Traffic $ Public Safety Committee. H. ADJOURNMENT: There being no New Business to discuss, the Council adjourned at 11:05 PM to a Joint Meeting, Saturday, August 20, 1977 at 10:00 AM. Respectfully submitted, Susan J. Buttler 111111,,, Deputy City Clerk Akk item on .the Minutes appeA in the ondeA as "ted on the Agenda. -5-