HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/15/1976CITY COUNCIL
OW TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, September 15, 1976
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Mayor Robert Cheney called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order
at 7:32 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall:
A. ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Brown, Grabowski, Hillestad, Proft, Mayor Cheney
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City
Engineer Alex Russell, Commissioner Carico for Planning Commission,
City Clerk Norma Hislop
Press: Palo Alto Times - Mr. Paul Voecks
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
At the request of Mrs. T. Schick, Weston Road, Item B 2 was removed, and
Mr. R. J. Hahn, Esperanza Dr., requested the removal of Item B 1.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION:
2. Approval of Warrants: $18,120.84
Mrs. Schick questioned Warrant #1597 in the amount of $214.50 for gardening
services, stating that she had brought the unkempt and damaged condition of
the shrubs in front of Town Hall to Council's and the Administration's
attention previously, yet no action had been taken on this matter. She also
noted the condition of Anza Corner at the corner of Edith and Fremont.
City Manager Robert Crowe clarified that Anza Corner was not included in
this contract for services; that this covered Town Hall grounds and the three
median strips within the Town. He pointed out that the Boy Scouts were still
maintaining Anza Corners, and that the Environmental Design Committee had
been asked to make recommendations concerning the shrubs fronting Town Hall.
Mayor Cheney requested that the City Manager remind the Chairman of the
Environmental Design Committee of this charge and to request recommendations
concerning this matter as early as possible.
1. Approval of Minutes: September 1, 1976 (Regular Meeting)
Mr. Hahn corrected the spelling of the name of Mr. Gritsch on page 10 of
the Minutes, adding that he did not feel that the Minutes reflected the correct
statements of either Mr. Gritsch or Mr. Redpath.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 15, 1976
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Cont'd):
Council requested that the City Clerk listen to the tape of the proceedings
and report to Council at the next meeting. Approval of the Minutes was held
over until that time.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilwoman Hillestad moved, seconded by Council-
man Grabowski and unanimously carried to approve the Warrants in the amount of
$18,120.84.
C. SPECIAL REPORTS:
1. Reports of Standing Committees: None
2. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: Committee to study Slope Density Formula.
Councilman Brown stated that Mr. Thomas McReynolds, Committee Member, could
not be at the meeting this evening as he had planned, and that Commissioner
Perkins, another Committee member had agreed to make the presentation to
Council this evening regarding an Ordinance they were proposing that Council
adopt as an Urgency Ordinance.
Councilman Grabowski stated that he would like Council to consider holding a
Special Meeting to address the issue of the Ordinance the Ad Hoc Committee
C was requesting since this matter had not appeared as an item to be discussed
6r on this evening's Agenda.
In response to Council, City Attorney Frank Gillio stated that there was no
requirement relative to noticing or publishing an Urgency Ordinance, and
defined those types of Ordinances which could be heard in this manner.
Planning Commissioner William Perkins addressed Council pertaining to the
concerns of the Committee and discussions held regarding the former Ordinance
and the present Ordinance. The Ordinance proposed this evening would change
Section 9-4.604 (b) 2, (iii) to read: "Any portion or portions of a parcel
to be subdivided which have an average natural slope greater than fifty-five
(55%) percent may be assigned an average slope fifty-five (55%) percent for
the purposes of computing the average slope of the entire parcel." The present
Ordinance, Commissioner Perkins noted, was stated at forty-five (45%), which
the, Committee felt was too small and would have serious consequences should it
remain that way.
Councilman Brown noted that he had been appointed as a member of the Committee,
and he completely supported Commissioner Perkins' statements. He urged the
Council to amend the Ordinance by adopting the Urgency Ordinance before them.
Councilman Proft commented on the Committee's discussion and also urged Council
to adopt the Urgency Ordinance.
At the request of the Mayor, City Manager Robert Crowe read the title of the
Ordinance and the complete Ordinance for the benefit of the members of the
public. City Attorney Frank Gillio, recommended that the first line of
Section 2 be amended to strike the words, "pursuant to Section 65858 of the
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40 AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT ON SLOPE DENSITY FORMULA (Cont'd):
State of California." He advised that otherwise, the Ordinance was in
proper form to be acted upon.
Mayor Cheney supported Councilman Grabowski's suggestion that this matter
be placed on the Agenda for next Council meeting so that interested members
of the public would be aware that this matter would be discussed.
Councilman Brown moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad to adopt the
proposed Ordinance as an Urgency Ordinance. Motion failed to receive the
necessary 4/5ths vote required for the adoption of an Urgency Ordinance
as follows:
AYE: Councilmen Brown, Proft, Councilwoman Hillestad
NO: Mayor Cheney
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Councilman Grabowski
Mayor Cheney directed that this matter be placed on the Council Agenda
for October 6th for further consideration at that time.
3. Presentations from the Floor
Mr. Bob Hall, Foothill Lane: Complained about the length of time it took
o install a erect oma sign at Foothill Lane.
Mr. Crowe responded that a new procedure was being followed in keeping with
the Traffic Control Device Inventory now underway. He noted that damaged or
stolen signs within the community amounted to $10-$15,000 per year, and the
new procedure being implemented would enable Staff to keep track of how many
times a sign had to be replaced and the exact cost to the Town each time.
Discussion ensued regarding possible solutions to keeping traffic going down
Elena Road from turning by mistake onto Foothill Lane, and Councilwoman
Hillestad suggested painting a solid yellow line around that particular
curve in the road which would help the motorist.
Council requested the City Manager to look into this possibility of solving
the mis-directed traffic problem.
Mrs. HaroldSchick, Weston Road: Read letter to Council from her husband, who
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was u565 to atten tis evening's meeting, in which he offered to purchase
the Westwind Barn site for the amount of $38,000, and submitting a "good faith"
check in the amount of $500.
Councilman Proft noted that Council had voted to entertain no further dis-
cussion pertaining to the subject of Westwind Barn, and objected to the
introduction of the subject at this point in the Agenda. He requested that
Council be polled to ascertain whether the letter in question should be
accepted at this time.
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4, PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR (Cont'd):
Mayor Cheney stated that, as Presiding Officer, it was within his dis-
cretion to allow any member of the public to speak on any subject; however,
the matter did not have to be acted upon. He requested clarification from
the City Attorney, and Councilman Proft called for a point of order.
Mr. Gillio responded that the Chair had the right to make this decision; how-
ever, Council also had the right to rule on that decision.
Councilman Proft reiterated that he would like Council polled on the matter,
and Mayor Cheney declared him out of order. The Mayor's ruling on Council-
man Proft's being out of order failed to receive the necessary votes from
Council to uphold this decision by the following vote:
AYE: Councilman Grabowski, Mayor Cheney
NO: Councilman Brown, Councilman Proft
ABSTAIN: Councilwoman Hillestad
ABSENT: None
Councilman Grabowski stated that he did not feel that Council fully under-
stood what they were voting on, and requested that the vote be taken again.
He moved that the Chair's ruling be upheld, which was seconded by Council-
woman Hillestad. Motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYE: Councilman Grabowski, Mayor Cheney
NO: Councilmen Brown, Proft, Councilwoman Hillestad
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Grabowski then moved, seconded by Mayor Cheney, that the letter
from Mr. Schick be accepted for the record, but the check be returned. Motion
carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Commissioner Judith Carico: Sought Council clarification as to which slope
density formula the Planning Commission would use in the interim for appli-
cations coming before the Commission. Mayor Cheney clarified that the
Commission would continue to use that Ordinance in force at the present time
until any action might be taken by Council to amend it.
Councilman Brown moved, seconded by Councilman Proft and unanimously carried, to
suspend the rules and continue with the items on the Agenda, suspending Special
Orders to 8:50 P.M.
Councilman Grabowski also requested the Mayor to remind members of the public to
refrain from applause, or speaking without addressing the Chair in the prescribed
manner this evening. Mayor Cheney requested the public to conduct themselves with
decorum.
D. STAFF REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
` 1. City Manager: a) Status Report on Adobe Creek Country Club:
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STAFF REPORTS (Cont'd):
Adobe Creek Country Club:
Mr. Crowe referred Council to his supplemental report before them, which
updated his previous report on the field trip he and the Town Planner had
made to subject property to determine the status of the Club's compliance
with conditions specified in their Use Permit.
Councilman Grabowski summarized allegations of possible violations to the
Conditional Use Permit, specifically: Exceeding number of cars permitted
on property on April 30, 1976; amplified sound, May 22, August 26, 27, 28,
and 29th. Additionally, Councilman Grabowski noted possible breech of
conditions previous to these dates, and suggested that Council might want
to set a time for hearing this matter.
Councilman Grabowski moved that Council set the first Council meeting in
October as the date for hearing and examining complaints and hearing the
applicant's response and the .intentions of the Adobe Creek Country Club
in the future. Motion was seconded by Councilman Proft and unanimously
carried by roll call vote.
Referring to the approved Conditional Use Permit, Councilman Proft requested
that the following information be supplied to Council Members in relation
to the Adobe Creek Country Club:
Page 6, Item 5 - Has the structure adjacent to the tennis courts been
cleared with the Town.
Page 8, Item 9 (a) - Calls for Club to be closed down one day per week.
What is Club's position?
Page 14, Item 9 (q), i - Status of buildings required to be removed under
this section.
Councilman Proft also requested that Council Members be supplied with in-
formation on the status of the Plot Plan requested of the Club on April 12th.
Councilman Grabowski also noted that the purpose of his motion was not to
consider revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
Mr. William Zoller, Attorney representing Adobe Creek Country Club, stated
that he would be happy to respond to the alleged violations this evening, or
at any other time the Council wished. He requested that the Club be furnished
with a list of the allegations so they might better respond.
Mayor Cheney directed Staff to furnish this information to the Club, and also
directed this matter be scheduled for the Council Meeting of October 6, 1976,
under "Special Orders."
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Mr. Crowe noted the letter received from Mr. John Dever, City Manager,
City of Sunnyvale, in which he requested that Council appoint two members
to meet informally with other North County officials to begin discussions
on solutions to solid waste disposal. Mr. Crowe also stated that he had
been informed recently that the dump site used presently by the Los Altos
Garbage Company may shortly be closed, making the problem of solid waste
disposal more critical. As background information, Mr. Crowe said that
Council had appointed Councilman Grabowski and Mayor Cheney as representatives
to participate in such discussions, and that he, Councilman Grabowski and
the Mayor had met with Garbage Company representatives last week to discuss
this matter.
Councilman Brown suggested that the three members noted above continue as
Council representatives for the purpose of seeking mutually agreeable solutions
in the area of solid waste management. Council concensus agreed with
Councilman Brown, and Mr. Crowe noted that he would have a further report for
Council after a forthcoming meeting with area City Managers.
E. SPECIAL ORDERS:
1. Actions of Variance & Permit Commission:
L Recommended approval of Building Site Approval subject to conditions, LANDS
GW OF CESANO, File #BSA 6076-76.
Mr. Crowe explained the background of subject property and its' location. In
response to Council's question pertaining to Condition #8 in the check list
of conditions recommended by the Commission, Mr. Crowe stated that this had
been added by the Commission and had not been a recommendation of Staff.
Planning Commissioner J. Carico stated that the Pathway Committee had requested
the use of the right-of-way only and not a pathway easement, and the Commission
had added this condition.
Council discussion considered the location of the property, which was on a
private road, and the fact that no pathway easements existed on the properites
immediately adjacent to the one in question. Mrs. Elizabeth Fiksdahl, Chair-
man of the Pathway Committee, addressed Council relative to their recommendation,
and the Committee's efforts to have a Master Path Plan. She also pointed out
that there was no rule that stated a pathway could not be required on a private
road and thought this should be clarified.
Planning Commission Chairman William Hahn also requested clarification from
Council, stating that Council's policy regarding paths should be forwarded in
writing to the Commission so that body would know in which direction they
should act.
Commissioner Carico also pointed out that the Commission had deliberated on this
L and a major concern of all involved the provisions of adequate paths for the
�r school children to use.
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STAFF REPORTS
(Cont'd):
b) City
of Sunnyvale
letter re Solid Waste Disposal:
Mr. Crowe noted the letter received from Mr. John Dever, City Manager,
City of Sunnyvale, in which he requested that Council appoint two members
to meet informally with other North County officials to begin discussions
on solutions to solid waste disposal. Mr. Crowe also stated that he had
been informed recently that the dump site used presently by the Los Altos
Garbage Company may shortly be closed, making the problem of solid waste
disposal more critical. As background information, Mr. Crowe said that
Council had appointed Councilman Grabowski and Mayor Cheney as representatives
to participate in such discussions, and that he, Councilman Grabowski and
the Mayor had met with Garbage Company representatives last week to discuss
this matter.
Councilman Brown suggested that the three members noted above continue as
Council representatives for the purpose of seeking mutually agreeable solutions
in the area of solid waste management. Council concensus agreed with
Councilman Brown, and Mr. Crowe noted that he would have a further report for
Council after a forthcoming meeting with area City Managers.
E. SPECIAL ORDERS:
1. Actions of Variance & Permit Commission:
L Recommended approval of Building Site Approval subject to conditions, LANDS
GW OF CESANO, File #BSA 6076-76.
Mr. Crowe explained the background of subject property and its' location. In
response to Council's question pertaining to Condition #8 in the check list
of conditions recommended by the Commission, Mr. Crowe stated that this had
been added by the Commission and had not been a recommendation of Staff.
Planning Commissioner J. Carico stated that the Pathway Committee had requested
the use of the right-of-way only and not a pathway easement, and the Commission
had added this condition.
Council discussion considered the location of the property, which was on a
private road, and the fact that no pathway easements existed on the properites
immediately adjacent to the one in question. Mrs. Elizabeth Fiksdahl, Chair-
man of the Pathway Committee, addressed Council relative to their recommendation,
and the Committee's efforts to have a Master Path Plan. She also pointed out
that there was no rule that stated a pathway could not be required on a private
road and thought this should be clarified.
Planning Commission Chairman William Hahn also requested clarification from
Council, stating that Council's policy regarding paths should be forwarded in
writing to the Commission so that body would know in which direction they
should act.
Commissioner Carico also pointed out that the Commission had deliberated on this
L and a major concern of all involved the provisions of adequate paths for the
�r school children to use.
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SPECIAL ORDERS (Cont'd):
LANDS OF CESANO (Cont'd):
In response to Councilman Brown, Mr. Gillio indicated that property owners
on private roads did have the right to have locked gates at the entrances
to that road. For this reason, while he agreed in principle with the con-
cern for pathways, Councilman Brown stated he could not agree with the imposed
Condition #8 from either a moral or legal point of view.
Mayor Cheney moved, seconded by Councilman Proft, to delete Condition #8 from
the check list of conditions for LANDS OF CESANO. Motion carried unanimously
by roll call vote.
Councilman Brown moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad, to approve the
request for building site approval, LANDS OF CESANO, File #BSA6076-76, subject
to conditions as recommended by the Variance & Permit Commission and as
amended by Council action (above). Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
2. Westwind Farm Lease Proposals:
Mayor Cheney objected to the decision made by Council at the last meeting to
keep discussion on this matter at the Council level, stating that he would
not be party to any decision making without hearing the public until all the
people who wished could be heard.
Councilman Grabowski informed Council that he had talked with the Counsel for
the Nature Conservancy, Mr. Donald Rubenstein, who had indicated that the Con-
servancy would have no objection to the use of the road at the Byrne Preserve
for ingress and egress from the Westwind Barn should it be leased from the Town
as a horse facility. He said Mr. Rubenstein had also indicated that it was
possible that other recreational uses, such as a golf course or driving range
would be agreeable to the Conservancy.
Mayor Cheney moved, seconded by Councilman Grabowski, to hold this matter over
to the first Council meeting in October for the purpose of discussing
and considering all alternative uses for the property. This motion was amended
by Councilwoman Hillestad, who suggested a Special Meeting to consider this
matter. The amendment to the motion was seconded by Councilman Grabowski.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYE: Councilmen Brown, Grabowski, Councilwoman Hillestad, Mayor Cheney
NO: Councilman Proft
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Council discussed possible dates, and agreed to an Adjourned Meeting on
Tuesday, September 21, 1976 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Mayor Cheney, to recind the Council's
action at the last meeting and open the subject of the Westwind property to
public discussion. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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Westwind Barn (Cont'd):
AYE: Councilmen Brown, Grabowski, Councilwoman Hillestad, Mayor Cheney
NO: Councilman Proft
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Consideration of Standing Committee Reorganization:
Councilwoman Hillestad stated that she had studied Resolution #696 relating
to Standing Committees and the recommendations contained in the Report from
the City Manager. She recommended the formation of a Public Works Commission
consisting of nine members, three members each from the Public Works Committee,
Traffic and Public Safety Committee, and Pathway Committee.
Council discussion concerned how Committee members would be appointed, how
often they would meet, and at what level the decisions and recommendations
would be made, and other details concerning this recommendation.
Councilman Brown moved, seconded by Councilman Grabowski, that an Ad Hoc
Committee consisting of two Council members and the current Chairmen of the
Public Works, Traffic & Public Safety, and Pathway Committees for the purpose
of studying Councilwoman Hillestad's proposal and making recommendations to
Council in this regard. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYE: Councilmen Brown, Grabowski, Councilwoman Hillestad
NO: Councilman Proft, Mayor Cheney
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Speaking from the Floor:
Mrs. Elizabeth Fiksdahl, Chairman,_ Pathway Committee: Supported keeping Path-
way Committee the way it presently stands until the present charges were
completed.
Commissioner J. Carico: Supported Mrs. Fiksdahl, and the Mayor's statement
that the more people Who were involved in government, the better it would be.
Mr. Larr Giller, Vinedo Ln: Thought streamlining procedures was good idea,
ut supporte greater citizen involvement.
Mr. William Hahn, Chairman, Plannin Commission: Thought if Council did decide
to c ange Stan ing omm tteess t e reasons s ou d be clearly stated for the
Public, so they would know it was not Council's intention to discourage public
involvement in government.
Mrs. Carol Gottlieb, Summerhill Ave.: Discussed efforts of Pathway Committee
mem ers to comp ete ,master Fath Plan.
Mrs. Stella karras, Anacappa Dr.: Noted great amount of work involved in
Committee worna�e tthat Y increase in tasks would make duties
monumental.
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SPECIAL ORDERS (Cont'd):
Reorganization of Standing Committees (Cont'd):
Council concensus was to appoint Councilwoman Hillestad and Councilman
Proft to the Ad Hoc Committee to study this proposal, both members agreeing
to serve in this capacity.
Mayor Cheney suggested the formation of a Recreation & Cultural Standing
Committee whose function would be to take responsibility for determining
activities related to Open Space uses, cultural activities, etc.
Council discussion ensued regarding whether such a Committee would be
responsible for the Open Space Acquisition Plan Council had ordered, and
other questions relating to the charges of such a Committee. Councilman
Grabowski suggested that the Mayor define the charges of such a Committee
for review by Council at another meeting. Council concensus was that they
would like to see the charges more clearly defined before they could act on this
proposal.
Councilman Brown noted that Council had extended the terms of present Committee
members through the end of September at a previous meeting, and expressed
concern that this time will have expired before Council received a report from
the Ad Hoc Committee formed this evening to make recommendations on proposed
reorganization.
ACouncilman Proft moved, seconded by Councilman Grabowski, and unanimously
carried to extend the terms of present Standing Committee members for sixty
additional days from the first of October.
Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Councilman Brown, that prior to the
end of the aforementioned sixty days, Council receive a report from the Ad
Hoc Committee to study Standing Committee Reorganization. Motion carried
unanimously.
Councilwoman Hillestad also requested that Staff publicize the fact that Council
is looking for three members of the public to serve on the recently -formed
Legislative Review Committee.
Equipment Storage Facility - Report from City Manager on alternative
locations:
Mayor Cheney wished to introduce a measure immediately upon the opening of this
discussion since he felt it may have a bearing on Council's action. He stated
that the question of whether it was more economical for the Town to perform
general maintenance rather than contract to private industry had been raised a
number of times;however, no complete answer had ever been prepared. Mayor Cheney
stated that, with Council's permission, he was, this evening, forming an Ad
Hoc Committee to perform such a cost study who would report their findings to
Council at the second meeting in October. He named the following citizens as
L members of this Committee: Mrs. Lou Cox, Temporary Chairman; Dr. John Redpath;
M Mr. Bernie Gottlieb; Mr. Charles Dougherty; and Mr. James Milne.
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SPECIAL ORDERS (Cont'd):
Equipment Storage Facility (Cont'd):
Mayor Cheney outlined the charges of this Commmittee which would be: a) To
review Town records for the years 1974 thru 1976 and determine unit cost
for road, path, drain, etc., maintenance; and b) To prepare guidelines based
on Town history during those years of maintenance requirements and solicit
informal cost estimates from two or more local contractors.
Councilman Brown called for a point of order, stating that the subject intro-
duced by the Mayor was not on this evening's Agenda; that the item was to
hear the report from the City Manager on the alternative locations for an
equipment storage facility. Councilman Brown moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Hillestad that Council adhere to the subject matter as stated on the Agenda.
Councilman Brown, during discussion of his motion, stated he would have no
objection to this proposal being raised under "New Business", but did not feel
this was the place to bring up the subject.
Mayor Cheney noted that he had before him a letter signed by 102 residents who
had raised these concerns, and he felt they should be listened to. He stated
that if Council did not wish to go along with his proposal in forming this
Committee, he would appoint a Mayor's Committee with the same charges.
4W When questioned by Councilman Brown as to whether the Mayor had the authority
to take such a step without Council's approval, City Attorney Frank Gillio
responded that the Mayor could appoint such a Committee under the authority
granted him; however, it was up to Council to determine what weight they would
wish to give any resolutions or recommendations that Committee might make.
The question was called, and Councilman Brown's motion (above) to adhere to
the item as presented on the Agenda carried unanimously by roll call vote.
City Manager Robert Crowe summarized his supplemental memo to Council relative
to the approximate costs of the three alternative sites proposed, specifically:
1) Taaffe Property: Lease/Option (approx. 1/2 acre) @ $100/mo. plus taxes, or
approximately $1,500 per year. Option, if exercised would be determined at
that time and price would be based on independent appraisal. 2) Henry Property:
located adjacent to Little League field, at purchase price of @ $10,000. 3)
Town Hall Site: Installation of sound wall would cost between $5,000-$10,000.
Cost of the building itself would be between $15,000-$20,000, provided the
Town's Crew constructed the major portion of the building.
Councilman Grabowski referred to the letter signed by neighbors in the area
around Town Hall and said that an investigation had been conducted in an effort
to locate the residences of the petitioners and determine how they were
affected by the audio and visual effects of equipment stored at the Town Hall
site. He thought it important to examine the findings when considering the
t number of persons signing the petition to determine whether those persons were
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Mr. R. J. Hahn, Esperanza Dr., presented the letter in question to Council,
and noted, for the public, what the equipment referred to was. The letter
essentially stated that those who signed the petition were against the Town
Hall location as a site for equipment storage facilities because they were
concerned that their property values would be erroded; that the Municipal
Code had no provisions for such a facility; that it would lead to an increase
in government size; that it would impose unwarranted conditions on certain
residents; that they would not be satisfied with any efforts to mitigate the
impact of such a facility; and urged Council to remember the primary purpose
for the Town's incorporation.
City Engineer Alex Russell presented a viewgraph of the Town Hall area which
located the sites of the residents who had signed the petition, and also a
graph of Assessor's parcel numbers of homes within the vicinity which indicated
that such properties had not suffered a decrease in valuation; rather, there
had been an average increase of 75% using as a base the Fiscal Year 1973-74.
Officer Gordon Penfold presented a viewgraph which noted the decible level of
various areas within the vicinity of Town Hall when first the tractor was
run, then the two dump trucks, then all the equipment together. With the
noise meter, the decible level at the Hahn property on Esperanza was 51 dbs;
across Fremont Road from Town Hall, 46 dbs.
Speaking from the Floor
nza Drive: Stated that noise meter could not measure
Te to—which immediate neighbors were subjected.
St. Francis Dr.: Noted he had signed petition because
as poor�for the location of an equipment facility.
. Francis Dr.: Noted that she had been disturbed by the
mance this afternoon.
nt. Road: Complained that start-up of equipment in the
Mr. Gritsch Cone'o Court: Felt there was more involved than noise, and that
t e own a site was no place for such a facility.
Mr. Frank Gorman: Stated he lived near the Taaffe Yard where the Town's equip-
ment warms ei'ng temporarily parked, and that he had definitely noticed an increase
in the noise level in that area. Felt it would be a serious problem anywhere in
Town.
Dr. John Fed ath St. Francis Dr: Stated it appeared there were two separate
issues in question - t e location or site for a storage facility for equipment,
and whether the Town should do the work or contract it out to private industry.
Proposed the question of whether the Town should do the work should be answered
first, and then the other issue could be addressed.
Mrs. Mildred Gallo, LaLanne Court: Agreed with Mayor Cheney and would like it
prove tat it was c eaper to buy the cow than the milk.
1$60Because of the lateness of the hour, Council ended discussion on the matter at
this point in the proceedings.
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SPECIAL
ORDERS (Cont'd):
Equipment
Storage
Facility (Cont'd):
Mr. R. J. Hahn, Esperanza Dr., presented the letter in question to Council,
and noted, for the public, what the equipment referred to was. The letter
essentially stated that those who signed the petition were against the Town
Hall location as a site for equipment storage facilities because they were
concerned that their property values would be erroded; that the Municipal
Code had no provisions for such a facility; that it would lead to an increase
in government size; that it would impose unwarranted conditions on certain
residents; that they would not be satisfied with any efforts to mitigate the
impact of such a facility; and urged Council to remember the primary purpose
for the Town's incorporation.
City Engineer Alex Russell presented a viewgraph of the Town Hall area which
located the sites of the residents who had signed the petition, and also a
graph of Assessor's parcel numbers of homes within the vicinity which indicated
that such properties had not suffered a decrease in valuation; rather, there
had been an average increase of 75% using as a base the Fiscal Year 1973-74.
Officer Gordon Penfold presented a viewgraph which noted the decible level of
various areas within the vicinity of Town Hall when first the tractor was
run, then the two dump trucks, then all the equipment together. With the
noise meter, the decible level at the Hahn property on Esperanza was 51 dbs;
across Fremont Road from Town Hall, 46 dbs.
Speaking from the Floor
nza Drive: Stated that noise meter could not measure
Te to—which immediate neighbors were subjected.
St. Francis Dr.: Noted he had signed petition because
as poor�for the location of an equipment facility.
. Francis Dr.: Noted that she had been disturbed by the
mance this afternoon.
nt. Road: Complained that start-up of equipment in the
Mr. Gritsch Cone'o Court: Felt there was more involved than noise, and that
t e own a site was no place for such a facility.
Mr. Frank Gorman: Stated he lived near the Taaffe Yard where the Town's equip-
ment warms ei'ng temporarily parked, and that he had definitely noticed an increase
in the noise level in that area. Felt it would be a serious problem anywhere in
Town.
Dr. John Fed ath St. Francis Dr: Stated it appeared there were two separate
issues in question - t e location or site for a storage facility for equipment,
and whether the Town should do the work or contract it out to private industry.
Proposed the question of whether the Town should do the work should be answered
first, and then the other issue could be addressed.
Mrs. Mildred Gallo, LaLanne Court: Agreed with Mayor Cheney and would like it
prove tat it was c eaper to buy the cow than the milk.
1$60Because of the lateness of the hour, Council ended discussion on the matter at
this point in the proceedings.
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4, SPECIAL ORDERS (Cont'd):
5. UNSCHEDULED ITEM:
LANDS OF CASSARA, File #TM2038-76 - Request for extension of time for
filing tentative map.
Mr. Crowe noted that an extension of time was necessary for subject
property in order for the Planning Commission to complete their review
of the map and make its recommendations to Council.
Mayor Cheney moved, seconded by Councilman Proft, to extend the time
for filing tentative map, LANDS OF CASSARA, File #TM2038-76 through
September 22, 1976. Motion carried unanimously.
Council continued the remaining items on the Agenda scheduled under "General
Orders and Unfinished Business" to their next Regular Meeting.
H. ADJOURNMENT:
Council adjourned at 11:33 P.M. to a Regular Adjourned Meeting scheduled for
Tuesday, September 21, 1976 at 8:00 P.M. to discuss alternative uses proposed
for the Westwind facility.
Respectfully submitted,
Norma J. Hislop
City Clerk
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