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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/03/1975`- CITY C01INCIL 701119 OF LOS ALTOS HILLS 2C379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills: California MINUTES OF A REGULAR HEETUr 1Uednesday, September 3, 1975 cc: Reel 79: Side 1, Tr. 1, 215 -End Mayor Pro Ten Leslie Helgesson called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:39 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Toi;!n Hall, 25379 Fremont Poad: A. ^nLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Cheney, McReynolds (7:55 PM), Council!sonan Miller, f!.ayor Pro Tem Ilelgesson Absent: Mayor Grabowski Staff: City 'ananer Pobert Crowe, City Engineer .Alex Russell, City ,Attorney Frank nillio, Tovm Planner Ken Pastrof, Commissioner L. Hillestad, Deputy City Clerk Norma Hislop Press: San Jose Mercury-fler!s - Mr. Chuck Anderson R. CONSENT CALENDAR: At the request of Councilwoman hiller, Items 3 a) and b) were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. MOTION SEWED AIHD CARRIED! Councilwoman hiller moved, seconded by Councilman Cheney and unanimously carried to approve the remaining items on the Consent Calendar, namely: 1. Approval of Minutes: August 2O, 1975 (Renular Meeting) 2. Approval of "arrants: 414,509.70. ITFMS RUINED FROM CO"ISEMT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION: 3. Actions of Planninn Commission: a) Recommended approval of request for BSA, LANDS OF JEFISEPI, File k 6047 7r,: Commissioner Hillestad and Town Planner Ven Pastrof responded to Councilwoman Miller's questions concerning the motion made by the Planninn Commission renardinn the easements, in that the Commission felt that easements requested ,,ere an undue burden on the property owner. After discussion, Councilwoman Miller moved, seconded by Councilman Cheney and unanimously carried ,o '^^—v2 the request for Building Site Approval, Lands of Jensen, as recommended by the Planninn Commission. (I!ote for Record: Councilman McReynolds was not present at the meeting in time to vote for the above item.) 6W CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 3, 1975 ITEMS REMOyEn FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont'd): b) Accepted Tentative 11ap, LANnS OF BROHH-HUBMTH2O16-75, Sandis Assoc., Engineers: Councilwoman Miller questioned the need for a conservation easement being required on this subdivision, since the terrain precluded the building of any additional structures. She also noted that Lot 1 would be paying all of the costs for the installation of water lines, and wondered if there could be a reimbursement agreement so that some of these costs would be returned to the owner of Lot I. She also thought the road in -lieu fees were punitive in that there vias no access from Elena Road for the lot in question. She questioned the need for a geology report in light of the Environmental Impact Report. Discussion ensued between Council, Staff, and the applicant's engineer, Hr. John Humber, Sandis Associates, relative to the conservation easement and whether such an easement were necessary. Other alternatives were discussed, including the filing of a Declaration of conditions, re- strictions, and covenants pertaining to the development of Lot 2. City Attorney Frank Gillio stated that Council did not have direct control 4Wover water requirements; that this rested with a Special District. He did say that a Hater Reimbursement Agreement was possible if it were approved by the Uater District. Discussion continued on the water charges and road in -lieu fees, and lir. Ken Pastrof stated that the geology report was required, citing a typographical error In the Environmental Impact Report. Councilman Cheney moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hiller to approve the Tentative Man, LANDS OF BROHM-HUBB, subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, but deleting the requirement for a Conservation Easement and adding the condition that a Declaration of Conditions, Re- Strictions and Covenants with regard to the development of Parcel 2 be submitted at the time of filing the Final Hap which would be based on the final determination of the Health Department concerning the building elevation line. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYE: Councilman Cheney, Councilwoman Miller, mayor Pro Tem Helgesson. NO: Councilman McReynolds ABSENT: Mayor Grabo,.aski ABSTAIN: NONE TAKEN OUT OF ORDERS AS THEY APPEAR ON THE AGENDA: D. STAFF REPORTS CORRESPONDENCE A ANNOUNCEMENTS: 4W 1. Proclamations: Mayor Pro Tem Helgesson read the Proclamation issued by Mayor Grabowski in which he had proclaimed the Month of September as "Constitution Observance Month," and presented the Proclamation to Mr. Harold Lesser, Chairman of -2- `r CITY COUNCIL MEETI"!r - September 1, 1975 STAFF REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE & A^MUICEME9TS (Cont'd): of the Constitution Observance Committee. Mr. Lesser thanked the flavor and invited Council and members of the Public to celebrate the signing of the Constitution at a Program to be held on Tuesday, September 30, 1975 at Flint Auditorium, neAnza College, Cupertino. The time is 7:30 P.H., and admission is free. C. SPECIAL REPORTS: 1. Reports of Standing Committees: a) Traffic and Public Safety Committee - Mrs. I. Goldsmith, Chairman: Following is a verbatim transcription of the report submitted by the Committee which Mrs. Goldsmith requested be entered into the record: "I have spoken on the need for basic improvement and safety in our trans- portation system consisting of narrow winding roads Plus adjacent Town Paths. Town Paths along our paved roads are not being maintained, there are many missing sections resulting suddenly in no path continuityc this endangers the safety of those pedestrians, equestrians, joggers and bicyclists; there are many more children using oaths to walk to school in the L.A. District since there are no bus services offered this year. "Let us then honestly face the Tovm responsibility to provide for a con- tinuous Town Path system, certainly alonn our main well -travelled paved roads where people must travel to their work, schools, shopping, other business. Now radar can be used as of July 7, 1975 and this should be expedited with no further delays. This may bring certain resentment with citations for speeding violations, but it is also expected that there will be increased revenues and better control with no larger law enforcement staff. The Town receives from the county WZ of fine and forfeitures now noina into the General Fund to he used for miscellaneous expenses. It is fair to return this income in fines derived from traffic violations, placed in a Special Fund and used to improve the very situation of traffic need and safety. Resentment would, naturally, be far less if those thus cited knew that such monies would be used for their own and that of their loved ones safety while using Town Paths. Additional building to shore un the missing connections, adequate maintenance, clearance of brush, poison oak, large boulders, signs, etc. will do a nreat deal to olcase residents. Only after Town Paths are brought up to par for safety and ease of travel should these funds be used for general road improvement where they would be most insignificant. "Traffic and Public Safety recommends: Revenue developed from use of radar and other traffic fines be nut in a Snecial Fund rather than the Present General Fund; fund be used in building and maintaining in good condition (E the Torn Paths adiacent to, elevated or below as the terrain permits, the Town's paved roads in general busy use, that brush, thistles and poison oak, boulders, Binns, etc. be cleared for the safety and ease of travel for equestrians, pedestrians, joggers and bicyclists. Motion by Ryiell, second Stewart, yes unanimous passed. -3- t CITY COWICIL MEETING - September 3, 1975 SPECIAL REPORTS (Cont'd): "It is suggested that the use of radar publicity for the Town he re- leased with this resolution, if passed by Council and legal advice, simultaneously to offset the effect of the radar announcement." Sneaking from the Floor: I"rs. R. joy n2 Hilltop Drive: Expressed concern for children who most wa k or ri a bicyc es to sc ool now, particularly in the Summerhill Rd. area of the Town. Requested that a pathway be installed for their safety and protection. Mrs. Jean Struthers, Robleda Rd: Concerned over the shoulder area of roads in many Parts oTown where children could not get safety out of the way of on -coming traffic because of the unsafe conditions which existed. She urged Council to consider favorably the recommendation of the Traffic and Public Safety Committee. I•Irs. Sue Mansene, Summerhill Rd: Commented that she had had many dis- cussions with Suoervisor teinberg and others in the County regarding the unsafe conditions of the pathways along Summerhill and supported the recommendations of the Committee. Discussion continued between Council and Staff regardinn the pathway situation along Summerhill, and Bayer Pro Tem Helgesson instructed the Citv Manager to tall: with the City of Los Altos and the County of Santa Clara with renard to this matter. Mrs. Gloria Parks, Templeton Place, Los Altos: Spoke regarding the paths along Robleda Road. Suqqes a homeowners be notified as to what their responsibility was in the upkeep of pathways. Fars. T. Schick, Weston Road: Suggested an article be contributed to the homeonwer s Assn. news etter regarding the pathways. Mayor Pro Ten Helgesson requested that the City Manager see that such an item was sub- mitted to the newsletter. Councilman McReynolds felt the points raised this evening were good ones and should be considered along with traffic control. He spoke regarding the upgrading of Town naths in leveling some areas and clearing the weeds and possibly extending the road for bicyclists. After further discussion, Mr. Crowe was directed to report back to Council at the next meeting as to how the upgrading of the paths and setting aside traffic fine revenue would affect the budget. Council accepted the Committee's report, and directed that their recommendation be placed on the Agenda for the next Council meeting for further consideration. D. STAFF PEPnRTS CORPFSPOMOENCE A"In AMMOIRICEMENTS (Cont'd): 2. City Attorney: Litioation Report MOTInN SECONDED VD CARRIED: Councilman Cheney moved, seconded by Councilman MCReynol('s to approve the settlement of the claim bet-een the Tonin and the County of Santa Clara for the sum of 4390.00. Motion carried unanimously. (MOTE FOR RECORD: Councilwoman Miller absent from Chamber during vote on this item.) -4- OW CITY COUNCIL P1I`!UTF.S - Septenber 3, 1975 STAFF REPORTS CORRCSPOMIDEMCE P "','1OUMrEMENTS (Cont' 3. City Planager: Street Resurfacinn Proaran 1975-76. Iir. Crowe corrected his Plemo to Council wherein it was stated that t10O,000 had been budneted for street improvements, and said the correct finure should be $170,000. He reported that subsequent to the adoption of the budget figure, Elena Road, from Robleda to Orowne's Hill was added, which was approximately 1950 lineal feet additional. P:r. Crowe also recommended that the balance of Miranda Avenue be included from Carado Court to Estacada, and Chapin from Robleda to Burke. Ile also reported that, in conjunction with the overlay nrogram, several shall drainane improvements would he installed, the funds coming from the To m' Drainane Fund. Council requested that the City Manaqer investigate the possibility of overlaying Town paths at the same time, and P1r. Crowe said he mould in- vestigate the matter and report back to Council. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Cheney moved, seconded by Councilwoman Miller and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 1901 ordering the performance of certain work and directina the solicitation of bids for the 1975-75 Street Resurfacing Proqram. F. SPECIAL ORDERS: 1. Request for relief from Check List Condition reg Road Improvement: !Ir. uillian Bunting, LAM1S OF Co, File B8SA6015-75. Mr. hale Jones, 507 Polk Street, San Francisco, Attorney reoresentinn Mr. Bunting, addressed Council concerninn the background of this property and the treson oaElenahis Road, thetwas applicantgtfeltheRroadsintlieuhis pfeePrty was an not have access undue burden. Discussion ensued between Staff, Council, and 11r. Jones concerninn the re- quirements of the Tman's Ordinance and whether it applied to an individual developing his property as opposed to a subdivider. In response to a question from Council, Mr. Russell, City Engineer, stated that the fee required in this condition was to brinn the surface of the roe." un to Town standards. Councilman Cheney sugoested that the road in -lieu fee be lowered to the cost of resurfacing as opposed to brinninn the road un to Torn standards. This anoint was determined to he 1900.00. Councilman Cheney made this into a motion which was seconded by Councilman McReynolds and unanimously carried. This condition will replace the condition on the Check List regarding road in -lieu fees. 2. Request for exen?tion from subdivision moratorium, LAMS OF STOtlEBROOK Mr. Crowe stated that this matter was before Council, having been for•+jarded by the Planning Commission. The Commission, at their last meeting, had CITY COUNCIL MEETING - September 3, 1975 SPECIAL ORDERS (Cont'd): LANDS OF STONEBROOK #2 (cont'd): recommended anproval of the request. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilwoman Miller moved, seconded by Councilman Cheney and unanimously carried to approve the request for exemption from the subdivision moratorium, LANDS OF STONEBROOK #2. F. GENERAL ORDERS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Request by Foothill Construction Company for abandonment of, and sition of real property, Robleda Road east of Alta Tierra Road: fir. Crowe stated that the above request had been received by the Town, and a Memo had been forwarded to Council from the City Engineer explaining the reason for the request. He said that if it was Council's desire to consider the matter further, a motion directing Staff to proceed was in order. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilwoman Miller moved, seconded by Councilman Cheney and unanimously carried to accept the concept of the request for abandon- ment of real property and direct Staff to proceed with the preparation of the necessary paper wort; for Council consideration. G. NE4 BUSINESS! 1. Ordinances for Introduction: Ordinance # amending subsection (b) of Section 4-2.116 of Chanter 2 of Title 4, and—subsection (c) of Section 6-4.119 of Chapter 4 of Title 6 of Los Altos Hills Municipal Code. Mr. Crowe explained that this Ordinance would amend two sections of the Municipal Code, the first to allow for a faster response to the Fire District for weed abatement; the other section relating to new septic tank permits to require a re -issuance of said permit after one year. Councilwoman Miller requested that Staff indicate what a new Ordinance re- lates to v!hen doing an Agenda for public information purposes. -r. rezd the title of the Ordinance at the request of Council. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Cheney moved, seconded by Councilman McReynolds and unanimously carried to waive further reading, of the Ordinance. NOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Cheney moved, seconded by Councilman McReynolds and unanimously carried to introduce the Ordinance by Title. -6- %V CITY COUNCIL MEETINf, - sentemher ', 1975 Because Mayor 8rabowski was absent from the meetinn this evening, Mayor Pro Tem Helgesson announced that the Executive Session ,4nutd be continued to another time to be announced. H. ADJOURVIENT. council adjourned at 10:10 P.M. to a Joint Study Session witro the ePlanning nes commission on September 11, 1975 at 3:30 PM to discuss the posed P to the subdivision ordinance. Resnectfully submitted, Norma J. Hislop Deputy City Cleric -7-