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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/23/19764W GW 4W CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR, MEETING Monday, August 23, 1976 cc: Reel 91, Side II, Tr. 1, 031 to End, Side I, Tr. 2, 001 to 952 Mayor Robert Cheney called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:31 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall. A. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilman Brown, Grabowski, Proft, Councilwoman Hillestad, Mayor Cheney, and Planning Commission Representative Stewart. Absent: None Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City Engineer Alex Russell, Secretary Ethel Hopkins B. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilman Brown and seconded by Councilman Grabowski to approve the items on the Consent Calendar, specifically: 1. Approval of Minutes: August 4, 1976 (Regular Meeting) August 6, 1976 (Adjourned Meeting) 2. Approval of Warrants: $10,489.01 AYES: Councilman Brown, Proft, Councilwoman Hillestad, Mayor Cheney NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Grabowski abstained because he had been absent. C. SPECIAL REPORTS: Scientific Advisory Group for Environmental Services (S.A.G.E.S.) - Mr. Bill Tierney: Mr. Dean Ladd and Mr. Bill Tierney addressed the Council concerning the help that the Lockheed Management Association S.A.G.E.S. Group was willing to give the Town. They noted that it was at Mayor Cheney's request that they had come to help the Town with scientific technology for items that the budget could not provide for. They noted that they had worked actively with the cities of Saratoga, Mountain View, Cupertino and Sunnyvale offering services particularly in the area of noise pollution. It was not their intent to take legitimate jobs from professional people, but to offer on a volunteer basis the scientific technology that had been developed at tax- payers' expense. Mrs. Bets, Fiksdal Pathw�aY Committee spoke from the floor asking if S.A.G.E.S. c�a help wit�t cF—nica s� Ntions to the problems of surfaces on trails, erosion problems on footpaths, and the design of bridges on paths. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR AUGUST 23, 1976 4 Page Two 7r C. SPECIAL REPORTS: (Continued) 1. Scientific Advisory Group for Environmental Services: (Continued) Councilman Grabowski noted the problem of noise from aircraft approaching San Francisco airport. Discussion was concluded with Mayor Cheney directing that those who had problems that they felt S.A.G.E.S, would be helpful with should contact the City Manager who in turn would then contact the Lockheed group to see what they could offer. 2. Report of Standing Committees: Pathway Committee - Mrs. Cindy Hettinger, Secretary. Mrs. Hettinger addressed the Council with a request that the Council give support to those citizen volunteers who give a great deal of praiseworthy effort to working on the Pathway Committee. She noted that the Town's pathway system because of such efforts was "fantastic and unique." She noted that she was responding to a proposal by the Town to merge all committees into one large committee, and also inquiring about the need to take action on expiring committee terms. In discussion that followed, it was noted by Mr. Crowe that the Staff had been directed to make recommendations on the Committee system, stating that this had been scheduled for the September lst agenda for further discussion. Mayor Cheney noted the need for some action, and Cauncilman Grabowski noted that the Council did not have the Staff memorandum before them. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Mayor Cheney and seconded by Councilman Grabowski that the present membership of the Committees be maintained, and that tenure be extended through the month of September. AYES: Councilman Brown, Grabowski, and Mayor Cheney. NOES: Councilwoman Hillestad and Councilman Proft. ABSTAIN: None. Mr. Giller Vinedo Lane stated that it was unfair to ask people to continue on uncertain tenure without a clear-cut statement of confidence on the part of the Council. Council should reappoint them for a term and then reorganize. Councilman Grabowski stated and Mayor Cheney agreed, that the City Manager should circulate the memorandum for the proposed reorganization through the committees before the next Council Meeting so as to have comments available. Mrs. FiksdalPathwa Committee Chairwoman noted that responding in time for t e ep em er s mee ing might De somewhat difficult for her committee. Discussion, however, was concluded by Mayor Cheney directing City Manager Crowe to circulate the Staff reorganization proposal to all Committee heads. Council- woman Hillestad, however, expressed the desire to discuss the matter further under New Business. 3. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: Proposal Review Committee for Westwind Barn - Mrs. Cindy Hettinger, Chairman. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR AUGUST 23, 1976 AW Page Three C. SPECIAL REPORTS: (Continued) 3. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: (Continued) Mrs. Hettinger noted that the Council had before them the Proposal Review Committee for Westwind Barn memorandum dated August 13 containing the Committee Report on the leasing of the Westwind Barn. She reviewed the memorandum thoroughly for the Council, and stated that she wished to introduce the three leading candidates who wished to lease Westwind Barn for stable purposes. She noted her pleasure at serving on this Committee, and also the asset to the Town that such a piece of property such as West - wind could be. More specifically, Mrs. Hettinger then noted that she and Commander Dochnahl had included in the memorandum a proposal that would reduce the proposed amount of $30.00 per horse in the barn and $20.00 in the pasture to $22.00 per horse. Mrs. Hettinger then stated that she was aware that a small group of people wished the Barn razed, asking for more information on who had authorized this request. Commander Dochnahl Central Drive, a member of the Committee, addressed the Counc w t s aff rmation that Westwind Barn was indeed an asset to the Town, one that will be needed in the future, and one that would cost a great deal if the Town would have to build such a facility. t Mrs. Alma Wood Stonebrook, addressed the Council with a reply to Mrs. Hettinger's (Ar report, ca ng er report as a member of the Committee, a minority report. She raised issues concerning L' Mrs. Hettinger and Commander Dochnahl's minority report on a reduction in rate charged horse boarders, on the feasibility of being able to operate the barn at a profit, and the need ofapoll to survey the opinions of those who lived in the area. There was discussion among Council members following the Westwind Barn Report. Councilman Grabowski stated that he noticed that the Guidelines the Committee had submitted had been modified by that Committee. He also stated that he had solicited the people who would be willing to raze the Barn if that was what had been decided. Mayor Cheney directed the possible lessors and the candidate who had submitted the bid for demolition to introduce themselves to the Council. Speaking from the Floor: Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hawkins, 23170 Ravensbury, Los Altos Hills (County) introduced erose ves o e ounce ssilf en�ly T , aaccis�1 gureis on his own experience at making a financial success of operating a stable. Mr. Thomas Brown of Atherton and Ms. Nin Hendrichs of Sunrise Arabians, Cupertino introduced—rthemselves, stating fhaiMr. Brown would manage 6uiTding main end ance while Ms. Hendrichs would manage the stable. MissKim Silva "M Manuella Road noted that she had the background of both parents Bing pro essina horsemen. She stated her reason for wishing to lease the barn was that her children wished to move back to Los Altos Hills. She was now managing a barn in Woodside. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR AUGUST 23, 1976 v Page Four C. SPECIAL REPORTS: (Continued) 3. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: (Continued) Speaking from the Floor: (Continued) Mr. Jack Farnham Licensed Demolition Contractor Santa Clara Valle stated that he wou raze a barn y an an remove t e concrete structures and foundations. He would take out permits, plug sewers, or dig out septic tanks; he would leave the land clean. He stated he carried his own insurance, and that he felt he could come up with $500.00 to pay to the Town. John Ewin Luther Road Los Altos Hills asked if the Council was in fact preparing to ease eg twind barn. He urged Council to do so. Fran Stevenson 26989 Beaver Lane, requested the Council not to make a decision un i i was proven eas e to rent the barn. Jo Cook 27240 Altamont Road questioned the ability of anyone to meet the propose gui a Ines, make enough money, pay the bills, and still pay money to the Town. He questioned taking potential lessor's time if the Town were not in fact going to rent the barn. Discussion followed among Council members on the possible leasing of the Barn. Mayor Cheney's motion that the Council lease the barn to a prospective lessee died for lack of a second. It was concluded that the Council did not have enough information either way, to lease the barn or to raze it, to make a decision at the August 23 meeting. Instead, they directed the City Manager to obtain information requested in the following Motion, and to have the matter of Westwind Barn rescheduled for the September 1st agenda. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilman Brown and seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad to proceed with action on Items 2 and 3 of the Conclusion of the Westwind Barn Committee Report, namely to direct the City Manager to obtain a financial report on each of the three candidates introduced at the meeting and also personal references. All present voted affirmatively on the motion. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilwoman Hillestad and seconded by Councilman Grabowski to suspend the rules and continue the agenda in the time order. AYES: Councilman Brown, Grabowski, Councilwoman Hillestad, and Mayor Cheney. NOES: Councilman Proft. At 9:10, Mayor Cheney called a ten minute recess, the meeting resuming at 9:25 P.M.. 4. Presentations from the Floor: Mrs. Alma Wood Stonebrook Drive, requested that the matter of whether Westwind arn s ou a ease s 6 Ula be decided by the voters of the Town, requesting that the issue be placed on the ballot. 4W Mrs. Schick Weston Road requested that the Council reconsider the Conditional Use erm granted the vinewood Private School, citing safety problems with traffic as it goes in an out of the Pinewood School grounds, and the hours when the gates MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR AUGUST 23, 1976 Page Five C. SPECIAL REPORTS: (Continued) 4. Presentations from the Floor: (Continued) to the school would be open and closed, as matters that needed further clarification and correction on the Use Permit. In discussion following this request, Councilman Grabowski stated that he did not agree with Mrs. Schick's request, but stated that he was aware of the need for the safety of children. Mayor Cheney requested that the Council register its wishes on this request. MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: It was moved by Mayor Cheney and seconded by Council= man Brawn that the Council reconsider the Pinewood Private School Conditional Use Permit. All present voted against the motion. There was, however, discussion among Council and Staff on how to make conditions safer for all concerned at the egress to Pinewood Private School at Fremont and Ortega Drive. Mr. Bill StaatWeston Road, stated from the floor that people run the stop s gn on Fremont Roa constantly. Mrs. Carico Plannin Commissioner questioned why the entrance to the school was on r ega. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilman Brown and seconded by Councilman Grabowski that as part of the improvement plan, a stop sign shall be required on the private driveway that goes into Fremont at the Pinewood Private School property; and that in addition, some rattle bars or botts dots be installed laterally across the road in the incoming lane (coming southerly) on Fremont Road. AYES: Councilman Brown, Grabowski, Councilwoman Hillestad and Mayor Cheney NOES: Councilman Proft ABSTAIN: None D. STAFF REPORTS: 1. City Clerk: Request to establish amount for Surety Bond for Office of City Clerk. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Mayor Cheney and seconded by Council- man Grabowski to approve Resolution #992 to establish a bond for the present City Clerk. All present voted in favor of the motion. E. SPECIAL ORDERS: 1. Request for time extension for filing Final Map, Lands of Hayward, File #TM2004-73. 661 MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilwoman Hillestad and seconded by Councilman Proft to grant the request of Mrs. Dorcas Hayward for a one year extension of time in which to file the Final Map for Lands of Hayward, File #TM2004-73. Motion passed with all Council members voting affirmatively. t MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR AUGUST 23, 1976 `, Page Six E. SPECIAL ORDERS: 2. Requests for Final Map Approval: a) Lands of Koo (formerly Cooley), Tract #5762, File #FM3020-76 Action: Adopt Resolution #987 approval of Final Map and authorizing execution of Subdivision Agreement. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilman Grabowski and seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad to adopt Resolution #987 approving the Final Parcel Map for Lands of Koo and Approving and Authorizing Execution of Subdivision Agreement be- tween the City of the Town of Los Altos Hills and California International Invest- ment Corporation. Motion passed with aye votes from all present. b) Lands of Stonebrook #2, File #TM 3023-76: Action: Adopt Resolution #990 Approving Final Map. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilman Grabowski and seconded by Councilman Brown to adopt Resolution #990 Approving the Final Map for the Lands of Stonebrook #2, Stonebrook Drive and Stonebrook Court. Motion passed with aye votes from all present. 4W 3. Actions of Variance and Permit Commission: Lands of Hom, File #BSA 6074-76: Recommended granting of request for Building Site Approval subject to conditions. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilwoman Hillestad and seconded by Councilman Grabowski to grant Building Site Approval to the Lands of Hom, File #BSA 6074-76, subject to conditions and as recommended by the Variance and Permit Commission. Motion passed with all present voting affirmatively. 4. Actions of Planning Commission: Lands of Rossi, File #TM2037-76: Recommended approval of Tentative Map subject to conditions. City Manager Robert Crowe noted that the Planning Commission had considered the Tentative Subdivision Map for the Lands of Rossi and had recommended approval subject to conditions. However, there were protests over some conditions, specifically Condition 21. He called attention to two letters from residents of the Town relative to the pathway requirement on Condition 21, a requirement requesting a path along the backside of the Rossi property along Lots 4,5, and 6 starting from Sumnerhill and going along the property and tying up with Saint Nicholas School. Speaking from the Floor: Dexter Ahlgren, Engineer for the Applicant, stated he was against Condition 21. He cited as reasons the opposition of neighbors and St. Nicholas School. He MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR AUGUST 23, 1976 4W Page Seven E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (Continued) 4. Actions of Planning Commission: (Continued) Speaking from the Floor: (Continued) cited the difficulty of policing the path, and stated that to require an offer of dedication without some plan or definite knowledge of the future is without reason. own�tion since she too is an adjacent property owner. She cited a long line of property abuses- broken beer bottles, boards across drive- ways, the use of Summerhill as a raceway, as reasons for her opposition. Mr. Jose h Toomey St. Nicholas School spoke against the requirement on own ii on requsing theCouncil turn down the request for path dedication. Mrs. Fiksdal Pathw Committee Chairwoman, spoke for the pathway request, c ting reasons or t e at way Committee making the request. Mrs. Carol Gottlieb Pathwa Committee spoke for the pathway request, re- Tang a ape a s W111 De a path in the future that will get joggers, r equestrians, and area residents off busy and dangerous E1 Monte. � r Walter Straat Miraloma spoke against the path request, citing problems with van a sm an no Ing at if this pathway request is honored, the problems will only increase. Al Traficanti Voorhees Drive, stated his concern for privacy at the back o s proper y an sTated That he was against this pathway request on the Rossi property. Alvin Snarr End of Miraloma Wayspoke against the path request, noting the pro ems a as a wth DrOKen windows and breakins on his property. Discussion followed the addresses from the floor on what the future of the St. Nicholas School property would be - would it come up for subdivision. Mr. Toomey noted that it was most unlikely since present enrollment at the school exceeded expectations, and in the event enrollment declined, plans were to combine the present school with another school. Mr. Crave discussed Item 6 on the List of Conditions,noting what improve- ments had already been made on Summerhill, and Commissioner Stewart informed the Council on the reasons that the Planning Commission had made the request (Condition 21). He noted that the pathway request on Condition 21 was provided so that if St. Nicholas School property were ever subdivided, there would be a path link. It was not now a path; it was a provision for the E future. y MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilman Brawn and seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad to delete Condition 21 on the Lands of Rossi, TMg2037-76. AYES: Councilman Brown, Proft, Councilwoman Hillestad, and Mayor Cheney. NOES: Councilman Grabowski ABSTAIN: None MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR AUGUST 23, 1976 it Page Eight E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (Continued) 4. Actions of Planning Commission: (Continued) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilman Grabowski and seconded by Councilman Brown to approve the Tentative Map for Lands of Rossi, File HTM2037-76, with Conditions as amended by the City Council. All present voted in favor of the motion. 5. Consideration of Establishing Public Safety Department: Mayor Cheney stated that he had directed City Manager Crowe to re-examine some of the figures presented in an initial report dated July 26, a memorandum on the subject "Public Safety Department." Mr. Cheney stated he wished to discuss this issue further since he felt the initial report inaccurate. Councilman Grabowski stated that he was inclined in the direction of more police protection and had been urging this for six and one-half years. He noted that terrain and nearness to a highly urbanized area created many security problems. He was for having a police and fire department that citizens could control and get more service for the same amount of money that the Town now pays to contract protection. Mayor Cheney stated that the cost estimate of a Town -operated on a Public Safety Department was full of errors. He stated that in the present fire protection system, we have a fire chief with a "proven track record." He was for retaining the present system. There was further discussion among Mayor Cheney, Councilman Grabowski, and City Manager Crowe. Councilman Grabowski was particularly interested in having some voice in setting the tax rate charged citizens for fire pro- tection. Speaking from the Floor: Gordon Penfol�_Securit Officer Los Altos Hills addressed the Council with an extensive review 35 bac— - OErAnsnr'in_p�ice work and in managing police and fire departments for towns. He stated that the proposal before the Council is valid and feasible. He noted that police and fire protection was the biggest single expense of the Town, pointing out that very little control is had by the Town for this expense. He noted that some concern had been ex- pressed over an increase in fire insurance rates, but stated that you are only talking about a pennies increase in rates as the Town goes from a Type 6 to a Type 3 city. He reviewed for the Council more information on how the new proposed force would function, how salaries proposed would compare with other communities' pay structures, and stated that another benefit of having a Town owned and operated police and fire force would be improved communications between citizens and Town departments. Mrs. Schick Weston Road stated that the proposal under discussion sounded nice, but at s e was against it 1507,. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR AUGUST 23, 1976 t Page Nine � I E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (Continued) 5. Consideration of Establishing Public Safety Department: (Continued) Speaking from the Floor: (Continued) Mr. CouBarous Pae Mill Road, stated that as a former British policeman e cou s e a a man on the beat" was the greatest deterrant to crime. He pointed out many of the problems that could develop with the proposed public safety department, but basically he seemed to support the issue. �Ann S��en�er Sherlock Court, inquired about what action would be taken irt}iere were a ire in two parts of town, stating that currently they receive response from two fire departments. Discussion was resolved with Councilman Grabowski requesting that the issue be further researched taking into account those who spoke in opposition to the issue and further cutting the cost wherever possible. He noted that the Board of Supervisors, he felt, would not permit Town use of the present fire station at Foothill College which had been discussed earlier. City Manager Crowe was directed to come back two meetings later with more information. At 11:50 P.M. a ten minute recess was called, and at 12:03 the meeting 4W was resumed. 6. BUDGET - FY 1976-77: Action: Adopt Resolution #989 adopting Budget for Town for FY 1976-77: Mayor Cheney began the discussion on the proposed action with some state- ments on his feelings on past budget expenditures. For the present budget under discussion, he proposed that on Page i of the budget summary the capital budget be reduced from $11,000 to $5,000. He proposed holding back 10% of the budget as presented by the City Manager in order to "get everyone's attention to keep'th€ budget down." MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Mayor Cheney and seconded by Council- man Grabowski to reduce the equipment reserve capital budget from $11,000 to $5,000 as shown on unappropriated balance of the fund, $6,823.00. All present voted in favor of this motion. There was additional discussion among Council members on budget changes. Councilwoman Hillestad requested that $20,000 be added to the Reserve Fund looking forward to the time when the Town would no longer have revenue from developing subdivisions. She also requested that the Planning Commission give study to the issue of open space acquisition and maintenance. Council- man Brown stated that he failed to see how 10% of the budget could effectively be held back, since the Council had meticulously gone over the budget. If L this could actually be done, they would have ascertained this by now. V Councilman Proft requested that if Council was going to have boarding facilities at Westwind Barn, some money should be set aside for sprinkler systems. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR AUGUST 23, 1976 L Page Ten 1r E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (Continued) 6. BUDGET - FY 1976-77: (Continued) MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: It was moved by Mayor Cheney and seconded by Council- man Grabowski that $15,000 be removed from the General Fund Operating Fund and trans- ferred to the Exceptional Unbudgeted Reserve Account, but 10% is to be removed from the Materials Supplies and Services Account of the department services accounts. The purpose of removing 10% is to give the Council control over 10% of the Materials and Services that we are withholding from the Budget so that the City Manager will have to come and ask for additional money to carry him through the fiscal year. AYES: Councilman Grabowski, Mayor Cheney. NOES: Councilman Brown, Proft, Councilwoman Hillesead. ABSTAIN: None. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilwoman Hillestad and seconded by Councilman Proft to increase the Reserve Fund by 90,000 (for the dry period). AYES: Councilman Brown, Grabowski, Proft, Councilwoman Hillestad. NOES: Councilman Cheney ABSTAIN: None MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Mayor Cheney and seconded by Council- man Grabowski to adopt Resolution #989 adopting the Budget for the Town of Los Altos Hills, and completing paragraph four of this resolution as follows: WHEREAS, this City Council has now approved said proposed budget, as amended, the total amount of operating expenditures for all funds is $485,926, and the total amount of the capital budget for all funds is $176,165, for a total budget of $662,091. AYES: Councilman Brown, Grabowski, Councilwoman Hillestad, Mayor Cheney NOES: Councilman Proft ABSTAIN: None 7. TAX RATE - FY 1976 -77 - Action: Adopt Resolution #988 fixing tax rate for Town, FY 1976-77: In setting the tax rate for the Fiscal Year 1976-77, there were a number of attemptsto reduce the tax rate per one hundred dollars assessed valuation. Among the motions that failed were those to set the tax rate at $.29, $.32, and $.33 and 1/4 cents. A move to adjourn to August 24 also failed. At 1:12, Mayor Cheney called a five minute recess. * See addendum to these Minutes for copy of motions made and failed re Tax Rate. njh MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilman Brown and seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad to adopt Resolution #988 setting the tax rate for Los Altos Hills at $.35 per $100.00 assessed valuation. AYES: Councilman Brown, Proft and Councilwoman Hillestad NOES: Councilman Grabowski and Mayor Cheney f ABSTAIN: None �r F. GENERAL ORDERS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR AUGUST 23, 1976 Page Eleven ftw G. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Westwind Barn Leasing: There was further discussion on the issue of leasing Westwind Barn. Council- woman Hillestad stated that she wished to go on record as taking a firm position to look into lease arrangements for Westwind Barn. She did so by moving that it should be the intent of the Council to lease the barn according to the Barn Committee Guidelines presented that evening. However, she later withdrew her motion when Councilman Grabowski noted that the guidelines submitted were not the original guidelines, and that the proposal to lease the barn was put forth by only a minimal minority. Mrs. Ann S en Sherlock Court, stated that she was concerned that surround- ing proper y owners aa not Deen asked about their opinions on the matter. She suggested that the Council first find out what all the people involved wanted. It was concluded by Councilmen Brown and Grabowski that it was late, and without prior notification no decision could be made at the present meeting. 2. Transportation Action Committee - Council for a Balanced Community: ` A proposal to request some money to have former Mayor Pro Tempore Helgesson i' attend a Transportation Action Committee sponsored by the Council for a Balanced Community ended with no action being taken. Mrs. Bets Fiksdal Pathwa Committee Chairwoman, addressed the Council stat ng a e ounc or a as^ce ommum ty - Transportation Action Committee was sponsored by the Concrete and Aggregate Association. Their specific purpose was to build highways. They were not an unbiased group. 3. Legislation: MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Councilwoman Hillestad and seconded by Councilman Proft to direct the City Clerk to send a letter to the Legislature supporting or opposing the following bills. The letter was to be signed by Mayor Cheney. Council opposes A.B.3275, 1923 and 1975. Council supports A.B.1714. Motion passed by unanimous consent. 4. Committees: Councilman Grabowski stated that there would be some vacancies open on Committees, requesting anyone wishing to serve in a vacancy on a Comittee or knowing of someone who would serve, to make themselves available. H. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further new business, Mayor Cheney adjourned the meeting at 1:40'R.M.. fc uAz,P, Respectfully submitted, Ethel Hopkins APPROVED ADDFNDNM _Ta 419"ES�VAUGUST-,23.-..197bc.. Councilwoman Hillestad requested that the Minutes note that she was willing to reduce the tax rate, but that no Councilmember had been willing to compromise in order to do so. 11/5�f4�7 MlNUIta Ur AIV AUJUUWVtU mttiM, - August 23z 1976 Setting Tax Rate, FT -1376-7r, MOTION DIES FOR LACK OF A SECOND: It was moved by Mayor Cheney to adopt Reso#988, but to reduce the tax rate from $.35 per $100.00 assessed valuation to $.29 per $100.00 assessed valuation. MOTION DIES - NO SECOND: It was moved by Councilwoman Hillestad- -to adopt Resolution 988, and to set the tax rate at $.32 cents per $100.00 assessed valuation. MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: It was moved by .Councilman Brown and seconded by Councilman Proft that Resolution #988 be adopted, setting the tax rate at $.35 per $100.00 assessed valuation. AYES: Councilmen Brown, Proft NOES: Councilman Grabowski, Councilwoman Hillestad, Mayor Cheney ABSTAIN: None MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: It was moved by Councilman Grabowski and seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad to reduce the tax rate to $.33 and 1/4 cents per $100.00 assessed valuation. AYES: Councilman Grabowski, Councilwoman Hillestad NOES: Councilmen Brown, Proft, Mayor Cheney i ABSTAIN: None MOTION DIES FOR LACK OF A SECOND: It was moved by Councilman Proft to adopt Resolution #988, and to set the tax rate at $.34 per $100.00 assessed valuation.` ---. MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: It was moved by Councilman Grabowski and seconded by Mayor Cheney to adjourn the meeting to 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 24 when the matter of adopting Resolution #988 and setting a tax rate be continued to that time. AYES: Councilman Grabowski, Mayor Cheney NOES: Councilman Brown, Proft, Councilwoman Hillestad ABSTAIN: None Recess Adoption of Resolution #988 and tax rate set at $.35 per $100.00 assessed valuation. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills approved the above motions to be inserted into the Official Minutes by Minute Action taken at their meeting of November 3, 1976. ✓1 l 4r Dated: City Cer er November 4, 1976