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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/20/1974,%V T014N OF LOS ALTOS HILLS CITY COUICIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING March 20, 1974 cc: Reel 61, Side 1, Tr. 2 - 1280 -End Side 2, Tr. 2 - 000-483 Mayor Grabowski called the Regular Fleeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, at 7:45 PM: A. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Helqesson, McReynolds, Miller, Mayor Grabowski Absent: Councilman Cheney (excused) Staff: City ManagerDB. Lawson, CCity Attorney F. Gillio, City Engineer A. ty City B. CONSENT CALENDAR: At the request of Councilwoman Miller, Item 1 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Council- manlCheney0andEunanimously EDcarried ntoladopt thesremaining iemsseconded on the Consent Calendar, namely: 2. Approval of Warrants: $6,053.94 3. Resolutions for Adoption: a) Resolution Resolution Town of6LoseAlt s HillsuRelating 6tontitled A Standing Committees. b) Resolution #756 opposing SB1786 regarding Business License Taxes. ITEMS REFMIVED FROM COMSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATIOM: 1. Approval of Minutes: March 6, 1974 (Regular Meeting) March 12, 1974 (Adjourned Meeting) Councilwoman Miller stated that on the Minutes of Harch 6, p.6 under "Speaking from the Floor", Mr. Chown's name was spelled incorrectly. She also stated that on the Minutes of March 12, p.2, "New Business", that no roll call vote was called for on the voting for the flayor, but that she had voted "No" . The Minutes showed that she had abstained. She said %W further that she could not vote for a "white ballot." CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - March 20, 1974 C. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: 1. The Citizens of the Town, reoresented by fir. Keith Brown, Black Mountain Road, addressed the Council and audience on the years of time and service donated to the Town by former Mayor Leslie A. Helgesson. To express their appreciation, Councilman Helgesson was prssented with a silver tray and cake, and Mrs. Helgesson was presented with a bouquet of flowers. Mrs. T. Schick, Heston Road, representing the Los-Altos:H,iils . - Association, presented Former Mayor Helgesson with a floral table arrangement. Former Mayor (now Councilman) Helgesson thanked everyone for their expressions of appreciation. D. CONTINUING BUSINESS: 1. A000intrr2rits to Abeat.mnt Environmental umos t eegn District o isr omm Councilwoman Miller stated that she would like to have more press coverage and publicity for the Noise Abatement Committee vacancies before nominating taw citizens to fill the current vacancies. Council consensus was to agenda nominations to this Coamittee until the meeting of April 4, 1974. Environmental Design Committee: Councilman Helgesson nominated Mr. Christopher M. Smith and Dr. Lawrence M. Hamilton to fill the two vacancies on this Committee. There being no further nominations, Council voted unanimously to appoint the above to the Environmental Design Committee for a two year term. District #4. Public Works Cemmitteg: Councilman McReynolds nominated Mr. David Proft to fill the existing vacancy. Council unanimously voted to appoint Mr. Proft to District #4 of the newly established Committee. E. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN! 1. Mayor Grabowski: Requested City Attorney Frank Gillio for an opinion concerning the bill currently in the Senate that would repeal Article 34 of the State Constitution regarding public housing. WAW Mr. Gillio said he would have a Report prepared for next meeting. -2- `r CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - March 20, 1974 F. HEARINGS: 1. Re uest fora royal of Tentative Subdivision Ma Deer Park Acres, age M ark nc., ner, File #406-73. Cont nue ear ng City Manager Bruce Lawson summarized status of this request for Council. Mr. Ray Murphy. representing the applicant, spoke on the tentative sub- division, the Sante Clara County Flood Control's recommendations and problems pertaining to the Matadero Creek. City Engineer Alex Russell spoke on Matadero Creek, including the erosion problem. Speaking from the Floor: Mr. M. Furbush Amhurst Court, regarding the EIR Report, Matadero Creek and Storm Drainage. Mrs. Florence Fava, Town Historian, regarding the archaeological and stor cFi al aspects of the area. Mr. Robert Stutz, Chairman of the Pathwav Cn dttm_r rddno oaths. 1. Approval of flinutes - March 20, 1974 (Regular fleeting) Councilwoman Miller pointed out that on page 3, Item F, she wished to have her reasons for voting to deny without prejudice the application for approval of the Tentative flap of Deer Park Acres. She stated that her reasons were: 1) That in her opinion, the EIR did not prove that there would not, ±' be a significant impact on the community, and she especially cited the noise element of the EIR; 2) She felt the drainage along Page ;fill Road, specifically involving the flatadero Creek area, had not been properly addressed or resolved. Councilman McReynolds then commented that the Minutes did not specify his reasons for his motion, specifically: That one of the most significant Co reasons reasons he had voted against the subdivision was that a significant number wii of the lots were not adequate building sites in terms of the slope and normal amenities associated with building sites in Los Altos Hills, and would lead to variance requests and create future problems for the Town. Bdllent ne Associates, Owner, File HTM4Ub-/J. (Gontinueu near,nul City Manager Bruce Lawson explained that this item had been continued so Council members could make a Field Trip to the lands involved in this subdivision. Mr. Hetzel, representing the applicant, spoke regarding the field trip. Councilman Helgesson did likewise, pointing out that most of the problems involving the creek were man-made. -3- AW CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - March 20, 1974 Discussion followed between Staff. Council and Mr. Hetzel concerning the possible solutions to the problems in the creek area, and possible problems that could arise when building permits are sought. Councilwoman Miller commented that because of the elevations of the land and the problems arising from drainage and the creek, that this subdivision should be designed for only three lots instead of four. She pointed out that the shapes of lot 2 and 3 will possibly require variances in order to build homes. Mr. Lawson read an excerpt from the Town Geologist's report concerning the land's drainage, subsurface waters and land fills. Notion was made by Councilman Helgesson, seconded by Mayor Grabowski, that the tentative subdivision for Dawn Ridge Estates be continued to allow the subdivider to provide the Council with further information on the feasibility of the placement of improvements on the land. Motion failed by the follovaing vote: AYE: Councilman Helgesson, Mayor Grabowski NO: Councilman McReynolds, Councilwoman Miller MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman McReynolds moved, seconded by LCouncilwoman Miller that the Dawn Ridge Subdivision be referred back to the Planning Commission for further study and recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: AYE: Councilmen McReynolds, Helgesson, Miller, Mayor Grabewski NO: None 3. Request foran royal of Tentative Subdivision Ma Lands of Spector. pector Hermapector wner, e g403-73. au Nowack, Engineer. City Manager Bruce Lawson stated that this subdivision had been approved by Council at their regular meeting of September 5, 1973 subject to certain conditions, including the condition that a reciprocal access easement for the installation of a cul-de-sac road. Mr. Spector is now requesting removal of this condition as an agreement had not been reached with Mr. Koo, the adjacent land owner. He said the Planning Commission had approved the revised list of conditions eliminating the reciprocal access easement on March 13, 1974. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman McReynolds moved, seconded by Councilwoman Miller and carried unanimously to approve this subdivision subject to the revised check list of conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission at their March 13, 1974 meeting. 4. Request for lot line change - Lands of Green and Stratton Mr. Lawson stated that Mr. Green and Mr. Stratton were requesting a lot line change between their properties, as an error had been discovered in surveying and the parcel description that had occurred at the time -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTE5 - March 20, 1974 the two parcels were created. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Council- man McReynolds, that the lot line change between the Lands of Green and Stratton be approved on the basis of the Staff report. The motion carried unanimously. G. STAFF REPORTS: I. City Attorney: Mr. Giilio stated that the County of Santa Clara had denied the claim filed by the Town to recover costs in the amount of $1,258.68 incurred when an employee of the Town was injured by a County vehicle. He requested that Council authorize him to file a suit against the County in the amount stated above. NOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Council- man McReynolds and unanimously approved that the City Attorney be authorized to file a suit against Santa Clara County in the amount of $1,258.68. 2. City Manager: a) Stated a letter had been forwarded to the law firm of Myers, Hawley, Morley and Moore, attorneys for the Los Altos Garbage Company, requesting further information concerning the proposed rate increase by that Company. No reply had been received at this date. b) Mrs. Mary Valente, owner of Lot 24, Olive Tree Lane, had contacted Mr. Lawson regarding appearing before the Council to request a change in the check list of conditions imposed on that lot pertaining to drainage requirements. fir. Russell informed Council that there was a problem concerning drainage on Lot 24 in previous years, but he had not checked it out this winter. Speaking from the Floor: Mr. Halter Krouse, 24692 Olive Tree Court, spoke regarding the problems he was having which were caused by Lot 24 not completing the drainage requirements imposed under the conditions of building site approval. aith.the-cgr--ement of Council, Mayor Grabowski instructed fir. Lawson to contact Mrs. Valente regarding an appearance before the City Council pertinent to the drainage requirements of Lot 24. 14W -5- AW CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - March 20, 1974 APPEAL - DEER PARK ACRES Following Staff Reports, Mr. Ray Murphy, representing the Developer of Deer Park Acres requested that Council reconsider their motion to deny without prejudice, the tentative subdivision of Deer Park Acres, but be referred back to the Planning Commission. After Discussion among the Council, Staff and Mr. Murphy, Council was of the opinion that the motion should not be changed, but that the subdivision could be refiled within 90 days without having to pay the filing fees again. H. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted Virginia Schilpp Deputy City Clerk -6- GENERAL FORMAT FOR THE CONDUCT OF BUSINESS BEFORE COUNCIL To provide a forum where all facts of a measure, issue or proposal may be properly heard, yet quickly resolved, the following procedure will be observed in all routine matters; 1. Introduction of agenda item by the Mayor. 2. Presentation by City Manager and/or City Engineer, 3. Presentation and argument by the petitioner, sponsor or applicant of the matter under consideration. 4. Comments from the Planning Commission representative. 5. Advice and comments from the City Attorney. 6. Comments from Town residents in the assembly. 7. Response by Staff where required. 8. Response by N3 above where desired. 9. Questions from Council. 10. Call for the question and disposition by Council. As a rule, except in purely procedural matters, Council will vote by roll call and the tally so recorded in the Minutes. 4W Staff members, petitioners, sponsors and applicants, and residents are re- quested remain withintheir the prescribed timeafr ments forand each ag agenda item.nts brief so that we Council members are requested to listen, question and resolve, and are en- couraged to resist overly -long argument or debate to prove a point or to justify one position or another. Debates between individuals on the chamber floor will not be permitted. Matters remaining unresolved within the time limit provided for disposition will be continued to the next regular Council meeting unless Council, by motion and 2/3rds affirmative vote, extends the time limit. Items introduced under "Presentations from the Floor" should be expeditiously resolved; or failing this, shall, upon notion and affirmative majority vote of Council, be ordered to appear on the agenda of a subsequent Council meeting. /s/ Stan Grabowski Mayor Town of Los Altos Hills