HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/1974TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
April 17, 1974
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Mayor Stanley Grabowski called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:45 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road:
A. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen Cheney, Helgesson, McReynolds, Councilwoman Miller,
Mayor Grabowski
Staff: City Manager Bruce Lawson, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City
Engineer Alex Russell, Building Official Richard Wolfinger,
Deputy City Clerk Norma Hislop
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Cheney moved, seconded by Councilman
Helgesson and unanimously carried to adopt the CONSENT CALENDAR as presented,
40 namely:
1. Approval of Minutes: April 3, 1974 (Regular Meeting
2. Approval of Warrants: $10,208.86
3. Motions for Adoption:
a) Motion denying claim for damages, Pacific Telephone Company, in
the amount of $1,000.00.
Mayor Grabowski noted that an item Council had scheduled for this evening did
not appear on the Agenda, namely, Appointment to Planning Commission. This
item would be taken up under "Additional Business by Councilmen" later in the
evening.
The Mayor noted Item 3 appearing in the Memorandum from the City Manager, and
requested Council's consent to his discussing this item marked "Confidential".
This concerned a proposed Urgency Ordinance declaring a moratorium on the
development of unimproved real property for six months. Mayor Grabowski felt
that since this would involve many people, the matter should be made an open
item for discussion and requested Council's views on the subject.
Council consensus was that the Urgency Ordinance should be open to the public
for discussion, and because several Council members would be unable to attend
the meeting scheduled for May 1st, the meeting date was moved to April 29th at
7:45 PM in the Council Chambers, during which time, a public hearing would be
scheduled.
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C. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR:
1. Mr. _ Donald ��Sppe�nter, Sherlock_Road: Stated that the news of a proposed
building r ratorfum was surprfsfng to him as a member of the Planning
Commission. Council responded that since a public hearing was scheduled
for next meeting, there would be no discussion on this item tonight.
2. Mrs. Lucille Gould, Ortea Drive: Speaking on behalf of Mrs. Florence
Fava, Town H storian, n ormed Council of correspondence received from
Foothill College regarding plans for the Willard M. Griffin Home located
on the college campus. After hearing Mrs. Gould's report, Council indicated
that th^y would be more than happy to meet with the School District Board
at their convenience to discuss the matter.
3. Mrs. Irma Goldsmith, Chairwoman, Traffic and Public Safety Committee:
Reported to Council that due to a lack of a quorum, the last meeting of
the Committee would have to be considered a Study Session. She requested
that Council consider filling the expired terms of members of her Committee.
She commented that Staff had on file applications of several candidates of
residents who had expressed interest in serving on her Committee, and she
had checked with them, and they were still interested in such an appointment.
E Council had received copies of these applications in their packet.
�r Mrs. Goldsmith also noted that the visibility on the Security Patrol car
had been improved, and commended the City Manager for his efforts in
arranging for staggared hours of the Patrol, which she felt would be a
crime deterrent.
0. CONTINUING BL'STNESS:
1. Status of Master Bicycle Path Plan (Continued from 4/3/74):
Mr. Lawson stated that in compliance with Council's request, he had
reviewed the tape of the meeting when the Master Bicycle Plan had been
discussed. He stated that the City Council had concluded, on 2/20/74,
that the material presented by Mrs. Saviano should be given to the Planning
Consultant for his use in preparing the Path Element of the General Plan.
The Council had agreed that the concept had been approved by the City
Cowicil in 1971, but that the Pathway Committee and others may have
additional input they wish to make. This additional material should also
bn submitted so that the Consultant can incorporate all thoughts possible
into the Plan.
Mr. Lawson anticipated that within the next two or three months action
would be taken to present a Master Path Plan, which would come bark before
Council after review by the Planning Commission and Pathway Committee.
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Speaking from the Floor:
Mrs. Millie Saviano Corte Madera Court: Read from Minutes of Planning
omm ss on, , and thoughtthe Planning Consultant would be
completely misled if he were to receive additional input without being
informed of actions taken by the Commission.
Discussion ensued regarding the second bicycle path plan and possible
inputs from Pathway Committee.
Councilwoman Miller suggested that Council allow the Planner to take all
information and put it together, going back to the Pathway Committee at
that time for study and recommendation.
Councilman McReynolds commented on his recollection of the Planning
Commission's discussions on this Plan, stating the Commission felt there
was still much work to be done insofar as engineering studies, etc.
After further discussion, Mayor Grabowski summarized the essence of
proposals made in this regard:
1. That Town proceed with Plan along the course as outlined by the City
Manager - that all plans and information be put in the hands of the
Planning Consultant.
2. That the Town was not ready for a Master Bicycle Path Pian until
further study was made regarding the engineering of paths, roads and a
study of the needs of the community.
The Mayor felt that ideas generated at this evening's meeting, as suggested
by Councilman Helgesson, should be discussed with the Planning Consultant
and work proceed from that point. When asked if the Pathway Committee
would be consulted, Mr. Lawson said that the Consultant planned to work
directly with the Committee on this Element.
Speaking from the Floor:
Mrs. T. Schick 4leston Road: Relative to the charges of Standing Committees
an t e r respons ty
Mrs.Goldsmith Elena Road: Regarding the cost of this element of the
Irma
enerI an.
E. CURRENT BUSINESS:
1. Purchase of Chairs for Council Chambers:
Since the chairs were to be utilized by the Public, Mayor Grabowski called
a short recess to allow members of the audience to examine five chairs on
display so Council could determine their ideas on comfort and appeal.
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After an informal poll of the audience, the most popular chair appeared
to be one made by the Stackmor Company. Discussion ensued on the prices
of the chairs.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilwoman Miller moved, seconded by Councilman
Helgesson and unanimously approved by Council to purchase forty (40) Stackmor
chairs at a cost not to exceed $34.00 each. Council agreed the color could be
decided at a later date.
2. Resolution # callin for bids for im rovements S.A.D. #10 and
setting a Public ear ng or une 9
Mr. Lawson explained background of the proposed Sewer Assessment District
and the Council's and Staff's actions to date.
Mr. Phil Asaff, Bond Councillor, addressed Council regarding the steps
necessary to form Assessment District #10. He summarized the Resolutions
presented to Council this evening which were ministerial only, and said
that no action could be taken on this District until after a public
hearing.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Council-
man Cheney and unanimously carried to adopt the following Resolutions by their
title:
Resolution #A;2
Resolution #763 -
Resolution #764 -
Resolution #765 -
Resolution #766
Resolution #767
A Resolution of Intention to Acquire and Construct
Improvements, S.A.D. #10.
A Resolution of Preliminary Approval of Engineer's
Report, S.A.D. #10.
A Resolution establishing Prevailing Nage Scale,
S.A.D. #10.
A Resolution Appointing Time and Place of Hearing
Protests in Relation to Proposed Acquisitions and
Improvements, and Directing Notice, S.A.D. #10.
A Resolution Calling for Sealed Proposals and Fixing
Liquidated Damages for Failure to Complete the Work
Within Time Specified, S.A.D. #10.
A Resolution Describing Proposed Boundaries of Assessment
District, Directing Filing of Boundary Map and Assessment
Diagram and the Recordation of Notice of Assessment,
S.A.D. #10.
Speaking from the Floor:
Mr. Bill Or ant, La Loma Court: Questions relating to Assessment District
t`o w rc r. sa a resse himself.
3. Drainage - Canario Court:
Mr. Lawson explained correspondence received from residents of Canario
Court concerning a culvert; that some residents wanted to see the culvert
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Drainage Canario Court (Continued):
uld
the
flooding ofetheirnproperty. thMr. Lawson asked Council's odirection tn
in this
matter.
Discussion ensued with City Engineer, Council, and City Manager regarding
possible alternatives toward resolving this problem. Councilman Helgesson
cityeEngineer, andff look into coMr. Russell was askedot of 9the report backork tomended
by the
Council
concerning such costs.
4. Re uest tor x rovai r'e 6�-
Smit ingineer —
City Engineer Alex Russell stated that all requirements of the check list
had been net, with the exception of the correction to the catch basin. Mr.
Ferrari has submitted a subdivision agreement and a subdivision bond which
the City Engineer felt was adequate protection to the Town for any work
that might be required. He also stated that the final map is found to be
in compliance with the tentative map, the State Map Act, and the Town check
list dated April 12, 1971, and that he recommended the Map. Subdivision
L Agreement and Bond be accepted by Council.
City Attorney Frank Gillio advised Council that the appropriate action,
shold mapuandtauthorizing the execution doftthe t a RAgreement anesolution droving the final
Bond.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by
rovin
Councilman
oCheney
Almoand
unans pGeraldaFerrari� aowner,dotRandlauthorizingsoution #78aexecutionthe
Final mapof an Agreement.
4. Request for extension of time for completion of improvenents�12)
Mr. Alex Russell informed Coundil that the Subdivider was requesting a
six-month extension of time to complete the required improvements
because PG&E had not completed their undergrounding of utilities in time
for him to complete hisimprovements. Mr. Russell stated that this delay
Town, and will also give him the opportunity
will not be detrimental to the
to coordinate road improvements on be do eone Road
between
this subdivision
another
the work
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Mayor Grabowski moved, seconded by Councilman
MuR
{ requiired
oraimprovements, LaureleentAcres,ItUnitrg2month extension of time
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F. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN:
1. Planning Commission Appointment:
Councilwoman Miller stated it was her opinion that this discussion
should be held in Executive Session. Mayor Grabowski agreed that any
discussCouncilion feltnithnecessary',tbuthould be held in said he thought the utive voting Session
votingshould be
held in public by ballot.
Councilman Helgesson said the list of applicants for the vacancy were
those which had been received in the Town over the last year, and he felt
all these names should be given consideration. He said he did not feel
it would be embarrassing the applicants to have their names read to the
public.
Mayor Grabowski directed the Clerk to read the names of those seeking
appointment, as follows:
Mr. Ottmar F. Kotick, Mr. Mason S. Frutschy, Mr. Marshall A. Smith, III,
Mr. H. T. Waller, Jr .> Mrs. Millie Saviano, Mrs. Joyce F. Clarke,
hers. John W. Fondahl, Mrs. Theodora Schick.
Council then adjourned to Executive Session to discuss the applications
and qualifications of those applicants.
After Executive Session, Councilwoman Miller said she would like the voting
on this l next meetin
he
opportunity tto talk er to eto9people endad utoidetermine theirsince she would like t
philosophy and ideas on
planning and zoning before she voted. She moved to agenda this item to
next meeting; however the motion died for lack of a second.
Ballots were then given to all Council members indicatfng the names of
each applicant. The Clerk was informed that the person receiving the
majority of votes would be chosen b% the Council. After votes had been
tallied by the Clerk, it was announced that Mrs. Theodora Schick had
received the majority of vmuis,an was therefore aexpintere duto the landing
vacancy on the Planning Cr
Standing Committee `ppointments:
Traffic and Pu4_'_c�Safeety_C_ommi�ttee: Councilman Helgesson stated that
ItFere were t' vacant ec son this Committee, and since Mrs. Goldsmith
seemed to pleased with thoseapplicants who had indicated an
interest serving, he moved that Council appoint Mr. Ralph Bettman,
La Cres' Court, and Mr. Robert Boesel, Anacapa Drive to a two-year
term 'ing June 30, 1976. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Cho , and unanimously approved by Council.
04W.chvs Committee: Councilman Cheney placed the name of Mr. Ralph
.ran s, remon oad in nomination.
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�, _,rctee (cont'd
Mrs. Miller nominated Mr. Conrad Mizer, La Barranca Road. (Both gentle-
men had submitted applications which were reviewed by Council).
Staff advised Council that, due to the appointment of firs. Schick
to the Planning Commission, there were now two vacancies existing on
the Committee.
Council then unanimously voted to appoint Mr. Ralph Frank and Mr.
Conrad Mizer to fill the vacancies for a two-year term ending
June 30, 1976.
3. Ad Hoc Corporation Yard Committee:
Councilwoman Miller reported on meetings held by the Committee, which
had reviewed and studied all possible Town -owned property, reaching
the conclusion that the property at the corner of Fremont Road and
Edith Avenue might be best suited to this purpose. She reported that
the Committee envisioned a garage -type building only for the storage
of Town equipment. An investigation of the deed found no restrictions
as far as use. The Environmental Design Committee had been contacted,
and they stated their plans could be redesigned to accommodate such a
building on that property. The Committee was now asking Council
4W direction as to where they should go from this point in their studies.
After discussion, the matter was agendad for one month so that plans
could be drawn and landscaping plans could be done for study.
G. STAFF REPORTS:
1. City Manager:
a) Mr. Lawson reported on the charge by the leasing company to
re -paint the Security Patrol vehicle a different color for better
visibility. After discussion, Council agreed that the new markings
on the unit made for better visibility, and they would like to see
how this works for a time.
b) Requested Council's consent to place Mr. McCorquodale, County
Board of Supervisors, on the next agenda to speak on rail service
between Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. Council so agreed.
c) Council had received a request from the Fire Chief of Los Altos
asking the Town to take a position opposing the phase-out of the
County Fire Marshall's office. Mr. Lawson asked if Council would
like Staff to draw up a Resolution in this regard.
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After discussion, Councilman Cheney moved that Council, on behalf
of the Town, oppose this matter as strongly as possible, and
that a Resolution so stating be adopted. Councilman Helgesson
seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved by Council to
adopt Resolution 5769, Opposing the phase-out of the County Fire
Marshall's office.
H. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
I. ADJOURNMENT: Council adjourned at 11:00 P.M. to a regular meeting on
Monday, April 29, 1974 at 7:45 P.M. This meeting will replace the
meeting scheduled originally for Play 1, 1974.
Respectfully submitted,
Norma J. Hislop
Deputy City Clerk
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