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TONIN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
4lednesday, June 2, 1976
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Mayor Robert Cheney called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at
7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall:
A. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen Bram, Grabowski, Proft, Councilwoman Hillestad,
Mayor Cheney
Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, Town Planner Ken Pastrof, Planning
Commission Chairman Hahn, Deputy Clerk Norma Hislop
Press: San Jose Mercury -News: Ms. Becky Lavaly
Palo Alto Times: Mr. Paul Voecks
Town Crier: Ms. Mary Vitakis
B. CVSENT CALENDAR:
At the request of Deputy Clerk Norma Hislrp, the Minutes of May 6, 1976 were
removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Brown requested the removal of
Item 3 b); Councilman Proft, Item 3 a); and Councilman Grabowski, Item 2.
fiOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilwoman Hillestad moved, seconded by Councilman
Proft and unanimously carried to approve the remaining items on the Consent
Calendar, specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: May 24, 1976 (Adjourned fleeting)
4. Resolutions for Adoption:
a) Resolution #956 setting time and place for public hearing to
consider amendment to General Plan pertaining to removing
designation of historical point of interest, LANDS OF ROSSI.
b) Resolution #957 accepting certain streets and roadways into the
Street System of the Town, and accepting certain easements as
shown on "flatadero Springs", Tract #4378.
[[ ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ION:
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4r 1. Approval of Minutes: May 6, 1976.
The Minutes of May 6th were held over until the next Council meeting until
the Secretary could make corrections to the omissions noted this evening by
CITY COUNCIL 14INUTES - June 2, 1976
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CLB!aAR Cont
individual Council members and herself.
Mayor Cheney also notsdthe -M^ro frr,;l the Secretary requesting that Council
establish a policy whereby those members of the public who requested their
statements be read into the record present the statement to the Clerk at
the meeting. The Mayor noted that this would reduce Staff time in the
preparation of the Minutes, and unless there were Council objection this
would be the Council policy; in all other cases where the public addressed
Council from the Floor, the Minutes would reflect only that the person spoke
for or against an item.
2. Approval of Uarrants: $31,866.04.
City Manager F.cbert Crowe responded to Council Member's questions regarding
several warrants on this evening's warrant list. Mayor Cheney suggested that
checks to the Inter -City Council meetings attended by Council Members be paid
Ly Rep rata warrant in t{le future, rather than having the disburseroent from
the Lily Fianager's account. council menbers agreed.
FW;TTIN SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman iirotl7 moved, secondnd by Councilman
Praft to approve the Vl rrant List in the amount of $31,8,16.04. Lotion carried
unallilp'susly.
3. Actions of the Planning Commission:
a) LANDS OF ROSSI. APN336-15-007 - Recommended Council approval of request
for exemption from subdivsion moratorium subject to conditions -
Councilman Proft wished it noted that on subjact request, as well as all such
requests in the past, it was his understanding that in voting for such ex-
emptions, the tentative maps submitted would be in conformance with the
subdivision ordinance adopted by the Coancil.
Councilman Brown moved, seconded by Councilman Proft to approve the request
for exemption from the subdivis@cn as recommended by the Planning
commission with the condition that: the applicant submit a tentative map that
is in conformance with the subdivision ordinance a adopted by the City
Council. Fiotion carried by toe following roll
AYE: Comlcilmen Brown, Grabowski, Pr.)`' W.iAustad.
NO: Mayor Cheney
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
b) LANDS OF DELLES/OKEY, File 1,T12032-76 - 1;.'acomnendod Council approval
of Tentative Map subject to conditions.
Council requested Staff clariflcation of patiway reyuiremarts and several of
the conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - June 2, 1976
4 ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Cont'd);
LANDS OF DELLES/DEEY (Cont'd):
Condition 176: Councilman Browm moved, serondod by Ccuncilman Grabowski
tozmerid Co;iditian $6 as recommended by the darning Cwn.nission to
require a nat+:ral pathway to be installed along the right-of-v:ay or the
southerly side of Baker Lane to the end of bulb. Hutiou carried un-
avinwusly by rail call vote.
Ccaditicn 97: Ccuncilman Brown moved, seconded by Councilman Proft
emend Condition @7 as recommended by the Planning Comnission by requir'ng
Circ patthwsy along Purissima brought up to Te:•m standards with _ger inches
0") of '•.eary Fincs. Motion carried unanimously.
Courcibian Brown moved, seconded by Councilman Proft to accept the Teatativ?
..cp. ul;.P10 OF DELLES;CREY, File IITH2032-76, as reconvmended by the Plarr•,r:�;g
CcT-ans3ion and as emended by Council (above.). r'.ation carried uinanimousl;;
L., null ^ail vete.
C. SPeCIAL REPORTS:
Reports fres Starling Co,Tnittees: rionc
to
2.
Ceports of Ad
Hoc Committees:
Nor.e
3.
Presentations
from the
Floor:
h1rs. Flq_ence [ava, Town Hintorian: frformcd ::ocril thzt Fc'o,.' i'!l CvIlege
wcTd�e c�Tebraz:ng—t�eLicentr:nniel 'n cu^F.era+•.^ wity Lf: Cif.
*2e. ai'
Mountain View and Los Altcs, and t.:rai she wruld b,� sz.tirg uu a :'.:splay
by the Teem on the ca+^ous far Jun^ 32th aM 3.3111". Sha resucstcd t's:at the
Tok.m proceed vrt!r tSe installatiri cf Uf2 plaques pur.!1--cd
for the sites located on Fcothili Coll�ae; :Ah16 irclu�'ed the Uiln.-rd
Griffin Home, and asked if there aro!+iri La a uediC"ticn. Ca.,acil
concurred with the formal dedicati n, if i`rl C:,lle wished there to be
one. Heyer Cheney also rated th t Mayor Prc :651 Gra J`.,wski v:ould 'on
dedicating the plaque situated a.r Lan^_ at g::'O R.M. on Jure
3rd.
Miss ! Y'_nn Nend_rrson, fe:,mor Town LJ' ��r,_: Mi,;s r!, dsr?cn appcsre:l before
C�an:.il this ezentrg to preserit Cot:rc?'{ veith a:r c^.:!ate-d meront on the
Arthur Anderson rsport or the assessment practi;:cs of the Santa Clara
County Assessor's orrice. she rrsse::te a. ur@c� snd of actions
taken which led to the County Board of autherizing an
investig[ztian into assess-c!rt prcceGares. she also rntnr ti,at t;:e first
report issued by tha Anderson did not add+^ss any of th,2 Toun's
allocations; rcnzaquently the Town obir,•r.tcd to Ci;e report to the Board.
who then authorized Anderson & Ce:npany to in•vcstigate the Town's specific
AW charges prior to approval and accertaoce of the report by the
Miss Henderson noted that, there e.preared to b2 e sl:gi:t difference in
assessment practices at this pffint in time than what was the practice
during 1474 and 1475 when the study was being conducted.
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CITY COUNCIL MIC'JTES - June 2, 1975
SPECIAL REPORTS (Cont'd):
Presentations from the Floor (Cont'd):
Council Members thanked both Dr. George Alexander and Miss Henderson for their
efforts on behalf of the Town reqardinq County assessment practices, and also
felt former Mayor Grabowski should be com^randed for his initiative action in
bringing this investigation about.
Councilman Brown pointed out that in order to rectify the tax inugniti2s, the
Town must seek action through the Legislative representatives in Sacramaato,
to which all Council members agreed. Councilman Grabowski also tilted ipSlt
despite the Town's efforts, assessments continued to rise, a% m•gzd C:•::;rcil
to Seel, relief through Sacramento.
11r. John Delles, A licant, re Del les/okey Tentative Ma above): Did not
ps+c7erstand Councr procedure, ar. t ought he wod d have a chance to address
Condition imposed by Planning Commission, tie ex.;,ressed concern that he rias
Leing charged for fea_s which vcre not applicahle under the revisions t, tire:
Sate Subdivision Map Act. Town Planner Ken PaF';,Of rated that the lees
concern to Mr. Delles were noted in the conditions that they woUld !.e
applicable only after review by the City Attorney arid determined if they mere
legal.
t Mrs._ Alma Wood, Stonebrook Dr.: Asked for Council cla:^ificat on of-u:;tic"
�r rc arr!ir+g wr`ittPn .,iat:er,�ents ter the record. 1a cr Cheney c ,
meaning, stating that he edvocated s,nall goon., n.ent wit'+ St i a=.J
uaiess the Town were willing to agree to vitt itional help, it errs necc-ssacT
to establish some limit to Council Minutes.
D. STAFF REPORTS, CDRR[S^OF,DENCE & ANDIOUNC'ME!!TS:
1. City h1anIgzr:
a) Report on in -lieu path fees: ter. Cro'se noted that Council had
directed Staff to prepare a report and suhnrit relative
to the establishment o'r uniform in -lieu path fees, w6rich was before
Council for consideration this evenirx,,. In response to Councilman
Grabowski, , Tw;r Planner Kerr Pastrof ::rt_d ,h?t .`.aciion 7-4.509 establichec.
tY,e broad poser to levy fees, but ro in-iieu rtes oras es-:abli;hed by
Ordin.nce or F.cselu"ion.
After Council discussion on vario,;s fees and �.iter•aativ2s frr establish -
inn a flat fcc, Councilwc:gan Hi'e7es`ad ssovad, _ec•^oded cy Councilman
Proft to study the matter further add Agenda r,:^ :.u:nt+iii =_:tion tre first
meeting in August. P^;otion carried unania.Dusly.
b) Mr. Crowe noted the request by the Los Ai:os Hire for
consent from Council to proceed with the abatement of fire hazards which
were located on properties within the Town. counciW.F..n Grabews!ci asked
` about Y,'hdt redrP,_s the property owners hau in this regard, sicca It
appeared such a directive by Council.ould be oucs-,de the confirms of
due process, and thers:fore could not support any such motion.
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STAFF REPORTS (CONT"D):
Fire Hazards (Cont'd.):
Mr. Crowe explained that action is not requested from Council until the
Fire Department had notified the property owners several times that a fire
hazard existed on their property, and that, after council action, On
owners would be notified one more time and given a certain period of time
during which they could have the discing done by themselves. It was only
after this procedure had been completed that the Fire Department procceded
to abate the hazard themselves.
Councilman Proft moved, seconded by Councilman Brown to approve the request
of the Fire Department to proceed with the abatement of fire hazards on
thc-e?,'lot
carried by the following their
roll Memo
cto the
City Manager dated htey 26, 19116.
AVE:
Councilmen Brown, Proft, Councilwoman Hillestad, Mayor Cheney
1f3: Councilman Grabowski
ABSE"1T: None
ABSTAIN: None
c) Proposed puidclines for possible solicitation of lease propp;Sal:,,
Nestwind Farm property.
Mr. Crowe noted that the Guidelines for lease proposal which had ����:❑ pr�,.-
pared were general in nature, with a few specifics. He noted tisat the City
Attorney had reviewed the guidelines and that they covered his major concerns
Council Members expressed concern regarding ingress and egress to the barn
via the road thru Byrre Preserve. Mr. Crowe noted that he had talked with
a representative from the Nature Conservancy, who stated there was no ab-
jection to using this road for access as long as the Town was not divesting
itself of the property.
Council discussion included concerns over length of lease; installation of
a sprinkler system, which 'the City Manager felt was a structurala improvement
and therefore the responsibility of the owner of the property; parking
facilities; public address system. The following amendments to the pro.osed
guidelines were made by Council Members:
Guideline # Amendment
2 add the words "and a minicum Gf dusi:" to and of sentence.
5 To the end of the sentence aid tha w:,rds, "except as
limited by number (7), below."
7 "Four limited shows" amended to "f°.•w linitcd si-ows", and
the addition at the end of the sentence, "to be held be-
tween the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M."
g To the end of the sentence, add the following: "other than
a fire sprinkling system, and shall become the property cf
lessor et the termination of the lease.
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STAFF REPORTS (Cort'd):
Westwind Farm Guidelines Cont'd :
Guideline # ;Amendment
20 At beginning, change "Lessor" to "Lessee". After the word
"manner", delete the words "except Lessee" and substitute
"and."
21
Clean up wording of this guideline.
22
Minimum monthly rent
shall be nine hundred
dollars ($900),
'y1'�z,rs)
P-" :-orse.
23
Change proposed term
of lease to three (3)
years. Omit
reference to option.
24
Added to guidelines.
"No street or driveway parking. Park-
ing shall be limited
to premisas only.
Spewing from the Floor addressing the proposed guidelines:
Vr. Steve McReynolds, Former Chairman, Hestwind Study Committee.
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Mr. Larry Giller, Vinedo Lane
Mrs. Irma Goldsmith, Elena Road
Councilwoman Hillestad moved, seconded by councilman Brown, �o direci the
City Manager to solicit proposals for a Leese Act-eament based oo th
ame guide-
lines as ended subsecuent to written confirmation from the Nature Con-
servancy regarding the use of the access road. Motion carried unanimously
by roll call vote.
E. SPECIAL ORDERS:
1. Ordinance for Adoption: Ordinance 41 amanding Chapter 4 of Title 9
of LAX Municipal Code entitled "Subdlvsions."
Mayor C cney requested comments or statements from members of the public in
this reg,ard. There being none, discussion returred to Council, and at the
request of the Maysr, Mr. Crowe read the title of the proposed Ordinance.
Councilman Brown noted that he had same ho :,nuld like to suggest to
the Ordinance as proposed by Staff. In view of this, i:a suggested an Ad-
jeurned Council meeting for the purpose of a Study Sessicn to review the
Ordinance. council so agreed and set the Study Session for June 8, 1976 at
2:30 P.M.
2. Request for Extension of time to complete improvements for Variance,
Lr,NDS OF SMITH, File i''Var.7013-74:
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SPECIAL ORDERS (Cont'd):
Mr. Cro:ae explained that, under the conditions imposed in granting the
subject Variance, the applicants were given a time frame in which to
complete the improvements required. Because of costs, most of the work
was being done by the applicant, who had not finished the work, and the
time was expiring. He noted improvements completed to date, and that the
applicant was asking for an additional time extension in order to complete
the remaining improvements.
Mrs. Phil Smith, applicant, addressed Council concerning her reasons for
their request, and felt that all improvements would be completed within three
months.
Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad, and carried
unanimously to grant an extension of time of three (3) months to complete
the improvements under conditions previously set forth in granting a Variance,
LANDS OF SMITH, File #Var.7013-74.
3. LANDS OF WRIGHT, File 1PT612027-75 - Request for Tentative Map approval:
1Sr. Crowe noted that the Planning Commission had voted to deny the subject
tentative map, and that their main concern was the ingress and egress from
the property.
T:wn Planner Ken Pastrof stated that this sLbdivision had been worked up in
conformance with the pro:osed Ordinance, and that in considering the develop-
ment of this property, Staff also took into consideration other lands in the
area that were further subdividable.
Mr. Pulliam Henry, an adjacent property er!ner, addressed Council regarding
an agreement not yet executed relating to ingress and egress from his
property, requesting that acceptance be ccm'.itioned upon the execution of
such an Agreement. Mayor Cheney noted that Council was not in a position
where such a condition could be imposad,, how=:ver, he 'received the assurance
of the Developer, that this Agreement would be executed.
Planning Commission Chairnan, N'illiam Hahn, explained the concerns raised by
the Commissioii in recommending denial o.` this tent.-A;ve nap which, primarily,
was the d.evolapment of adjacent properties, traffic F.'org Ele,ia Road, and
the thirty r'oo7 rood eascioeot requested, which tun Felt, rrzs presented in a
better manner this evening for Council, because it had been amplified.
Council and Staff discussion ensued re;3rding the candid en imposed relative
to pathways,drainage in the area, and adjacent property development.
Sneaking from the Floor opposing tentative map as submitted
Mrs. Irma Goldsmith, Elena Road.
Mrs. Rosemary Meyerott.
Mr. Paul Nowack, Engineer, addressed Council concerning the time and study
involved in the tentative map as submitted, which took into consideration the
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - June 2, 1975
SPECIAL ORDERS (Cont'd):
LANDS OF WRIGHT (Cont'd):
development of adjacent properties, traffic conditions which would result,
and based on this study, he felt the map presented was the most reasonable
solution.
Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad, to approve
the tentative map, LANDS OF WRIGHT, File ,YTM2027-75, subject to conditions
recommended by Staff and amended by the Planning Commission at their meeting
of flay 26, 1976. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
4. LAH Historical Society requests for clarification re History Room:
Mr. Crowe noted the letter received from the Town's Historical Society re-
quFsting clarification on insurance for the History Building, the legal
cwner of artifacts and historical objects contained in the room, and access
by the public to the room.
Council Members concensus was that it was their understanding that the Room
set aside by Council for the housing of historical artifacts would be
a shared and cooperative effort between the Town Historian, Mrs. Fave, and
the Historical Society. Councilman Grabowski questioned whether the City
Hanager had tried to resolve any differences that might exist between the
parties concerned. Flr. Crowo responded that the only knowledge he had of the
matter was the Mayor's request to have the matter placed on the Council
Agenda.
Speaking from the Floor:
Mrs. Lurille Gould, Member of Historical Society.
hlrs. Rosemary Heyerott, Member of Historical Society.
Mrs. Florence Fava, Town Historian.
After discussion between Council Members and all parties concerned, it was
Council concensus that Hr. Crowe should meet with the Mayor and represent-
atives from the Society and the Town Historian in an effort to resolve and
reach agreement regarding the use of the Town's History Poem.
F. GENERAL ORDERS & UNFINISHED BUSINESS°
1. Authentication of Historical Sites: Action defered by Council to meeting
of June 15, 1976.
2. Continuation of Bicentennial Commission:
Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad and carried
unanimously to continue the Bicentennial Commission to the end of 1976, and
inform Mrs. Carol Incerpi to continue her duties as the Town's representative
410. to tha County Bicentennial Commission.
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GENERAL ORDERS (Cont'd):
3. Request from County to participate in County -wide Land Use Study. �1,116,.
This matter was struck from the evening's agenda since it was
moot.
4. Consideration of Resolution pertaining to the acquisition of Open
Space.
Councilwoman Hillestad presented Council with a proposed Resolution, the
essence of which was the establishment of a policy that all public lands
a�:quirpd by end in the Town for public use shall be solely owned and/or
controlled by the Town.
Council meribors suggested several minor changes in the wording of the
Resolution as presented. Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Hillestad to adopt Resolution #959 stating the policy of the City Council
with regard to the acquisition of land purchased for public use. Motion
carried unanimously.
G. NE41 BUSINESS:
Ordinance for Introduction: Ord. #_ amending LA.H Municipal Code as it
pertains to dog licensing fees.
G Mr. Crenae noted that the proposed Ordinance would raise the fees for dog
licenses from the present $4.00 to MOO, which was requested by Santa
Clara County, and which would bring the fee in line with all ether cities
within the County. At the request of Council, Mr. Crowe read the title of
the proposed Ordinance.
Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Mayor Cheney, and unanimously carried
to waive further reading of the Ordinance.
Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad, and carried
unanimously to introduce the Ordinance by its Title.
Councilman Grabowski:
Councilman Grabowski requested Council consideration of his proposal to
establish the former Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Reviera as a Standing
Committee, because he felt it important that the Town reii.ain in close contact
with the Legislators in Sacramento. He suggested that Councilman Brown and
Councilwoman Hillestad be considered as the Council's representatives on this
committee since both wore interested jr. the legisiativz process. Councilman
Grabowski gave a brief summary of the duties of such a Committee, and re-
quested favorable action by Coaocil on the matter.
Council concensus was to direct Staff to prepare the proper Resolution which
would create such a Standing Committee for presentation to Council as soon as
possible.
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NE11 BUSINESS (Cont'd):
Mayor Cheney:
Mayor Cheney noted that a resignation had been received from Commissioner
Schick, relative to her appointment to the Planning Commission. He felt
that, in view of the fact that Mrs. Schick was presently in the hospital,
that Council should take no action on the letter of resignation until she
was feeling better, at which time, she might want to reconsider her letter.
Council concensus was to agree, and directed the City Manager to have
flowers sent to Mrs. Schick in the hospital on behalf of the Council.
Councilman Graboejski: Requested status of draft Ordinance Council had
directed to be prepared relative to street excavations. Mr. Crowe noted that
the City Attorney was in the process of preparing it, and would have it
btfnre Council as early as possible.
Councilwoman Hillestad; Noted that she had received several telephone calls
about the iaestwin Barn, and wondered if the City Manager could instruct the
11aintenance Crew to board the windows for the tir�.e bring. Mr. Crn•ae noted
that this matter had been taken care of today.
R. ADJOURNMENT:
4 Council adjourned at 12:05 P.M. to an Adjourned fleeting on Monday, Jure 7,
1976 for the purpose of a Study Session on the proposed Budget, and again to
Tuesday, June 3, 1976 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of a Study Session on
the prcposcd Subdivision Ordinance.
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Respectfully submitted,
Norma J. Hislop
Deputy City Clerk
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