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June 19, 1974
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Mayor Stanley Grabowski called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of
the Town, of Los Altos Hills to order at '+30 PM in the Multi -Purpose room
of ta= Fremont Hills Elementary School, 26800 Ortega give, Los Altos Hills:
A. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen Cheney, Helgesson, McReynolds, Councilwoman Miller,
Mayor Grabowski, E Commissioner Se44k for Planning Commission.
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Staff: City Manager Bruce Lawson, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City
Engineer Alex Russell, Deputy City Clerk Norma Hislop.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
At the request of Councilman Cheney, Items 3a and 3b were removed from
the CONSENT CALENDAR. Mayor Grabowski and City Manager Bruce Lawson asked
that the Minutes of June 12th avid June 5th be removed for separate
consideration.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION:
1. Appro\'•=1_of Minutes:
Mr. Lawson requested that the Minutes of June 5th be corrected under
Item F1, page 6, to reflect that the Public Hearing portion of SAD #10
had been closed at that meeting, and the only action continued by
Council was their decision on the matter and the ensuing actions.
Councilwoman Miller asked that the Report from the Pathway Committee,
Iter E1, p. 2 be clarified in that the subdivision map clearly showed
a right of way for a path, but it was impossible to build because of
the impossible road conditions. (M -.nates of June 5, 1974)
Mayor Grabowski stated that in the Minutes of June 12, 1974, E1, p. 3,
para. 4 relating to the existing structures, condition #7 should be
that the existing buildings be allowed to remain for a period of five
years or until further development of said parcel, or whichever comes
first.
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1. Aonrovai of Minute; - J¢ne 19, ink.,
Mr. Lawsan stated that the following corrections to the Minutes should
be noted
Pane 1 - Plannim Commission repreeantative to ma^ting ;ses Com. Carico,
and not Comm. Schick.
Pane 3, nl - The increase in carbace rates for Portola Valley and 'doodside
wero 15%, and not 25%.
Page F, N4 -'Ir. Shultz' name is soelled incorrectly on se. -on,' line.
Page S, F b) Roll call vote was omitted. The vota should be inserted and
read:
AYE: Councilmen Cheney, Helgesson, McReynolds, Mayor Grabowski.
NO: Councilwoman Miller
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2. Approval of Warrants: $46,815.72
In response to a question by Councilman Helgesson, Mr. Lawson explained
that the warrant payable to Land Resources was a reimbursement of a
double payment made by them with regard to the Matadero Oaks Subdivision.
3 a) Approval of application and amendments for Shalom Acres Stables:
Council agreed to postpone this matter so Councilman McReynolds could
participate in the discussion later in the evening.
3 b) This item was removed completely from the Agenda in that no action
was required by Council on the matter.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Council-
woman Miller that the CONSENT CALENDAR be approved as amended, and the motion
carried unanimously.
C. SPECIAL REPORTS:
1. Traffic and Public Safety Committee:
Chairwoman Irma Goldsmith reported on actions taken by the Committee at
their last meeting. She also suggested that Council consider that new
members appointed to Committees who have not had a chance to become
acquainted with the charges be appointed with a "no vote" status in order
to give them a chance to familiarize themselves with matters under
consideration. Mayor Grabowski asked Mrs. Goldsmith to submit her
suggestion to Council in writing for consideration at the Council meeting
of July 17, 1974.
Mrs. Goldsmith reported on a new system of record keeping the Committee
had begun regarding areas in the Town where accidents occurred, and where
there were burglary incidents. The records cover a period of three years
and will allow the Committee to spot trouble areas which could be studied
and appropriate recommendations made. She said the records would be
available for individual members of Council to review, and said that any
comments or suggestions Council might have for the Committee would be
appreciated. She informed Council of the status of the discussions held
relative to a traffic survey being made within the Town, which was
continued to their next meetinq.
2. Presentations from the Floor:
a) Mrs. T. Schick, Weston Road:
Asked for clarification of Adobe Creek Lodqe property insofar as it
was designated in the General Plan. City Attorney responded to Mrs.
Schick's questions.
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b) Mr. Donald Spencer, Sherlock Road:
Noted that recent action of the County Board of Supervisors concerning
zoning changes in Moody Canyon area had not been brought to the attention
of the Town, and since this was within the Town's sphere of influence, he
was concerned about a possible communications breakdown.
Discussion ensued between Council, City Manager and Mr. Spencer, and
Council directed Staff to investigate the communications breakdown that
apparently existed between County Planning and the Tovn.
D. STAFF REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Discussion of propo_s_ed rate increase Los Altos Garbage Compan
Mr. Lawson summarized his report to Council relative to meetings held
with the Cities of Portola Valley, Woodside and Los Altos Hills and the
Los Altos Garbage Company concerning the proposed rate increase. The /syo
cities of Portola Valley and Woodside agreed to the full ncrease as
proposed, which they found justifiable. However, rates in Los Altos Hills
would range from a 2% to 19% increase, depending on the level of service
desired. This would bring the rates of the Town in line with the other
two cities, where essentially the same services were provided.
Mr. Paul Myers, representing the Garbage Company answered Mayor Grabowski's
questions relative to the rates contained in the proposed agreement.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Mayor
Grabowski and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 17776 of the Town of
Los Altos Hills determining that proposed rates for Garbage Service are fair,
authorizing increase in rates, establishing new rate schedule and extending
the length of the term of the franch9ie to April 30, 1977, with the addendum
to the agreement attached.
E. SPECIAL ORDERS:
1. Hearingon
Mayor Grabowski declared the public hearing on this matter open.
Soeaking from the Floor_:
Mr. In Alexander Pacific Gas and Electric: Explained the intent of
Pac is as and
n ec ric ana rdUJTIc lelephone and Telepgraph Co. to
underground the wires along this portion of Fremont Road with funds
set aside for this purpose as ordered by the Public Untilities Commission.
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There being no further comments from the floor, the Mayor declared the
Public Hearing closed.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Cheney moved, seconded by Councilman
Helgesson and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution #777 forminq Underground
District #2.
2. Hearing on Proposed Budget for FY 1974-75:
Mr. Fred Brutschy, Chairman for the Ad Hod Budget Rev;ew Committee said
that the Report of the Committee had been distributed to Council on
Monday, and that he was prepared this evening to cover that Report as far
as Council wished. He thanked Staff for their support of the Committee
in supplying needed information and back-up work.
Mr. Brutschy then summarized the report by the Committee, explaining various
reasons for the Committee's recommendations to Council on the proposed
budget. Thereafter he read the summary statement contained in the report
that with the recommendations made by the Committee, the tax rate for the
Town could be reduced from $.40 per $100 assessed valuation to $.30 per
$100.
Several questions were put to Mr. Brutschy regarding specific recommendations
AW made by the Committee from members of Council.
Mayor Grabowski suggested that a study session might be in order so that
Council and the Committee could qo over the recommendations made in detail.
Councilwoman Miller suggested that Council thank the Committee for the
job they had done to date, which required much work and many meetings to
accomplish.
The matter was then continued to a date to be announced later by the
Mayor.
Speaking from the Floor:
Mrs. T. Schick, Heston Road: Suggested that when the matter is next
discussed, for information Durposes, that transparancies be made so
the public could see items that would be discussed.
At this point in the meeting, the Mayor said the Council was now ready to
discass Item 3 a) which was earlier removed from the Consent Calendar.
3 a) Plamin Commission action ertainin to Use Permit for Shalom
to es, q e, er.
After discussion on this matter between members of Council and Mr. Donald
Spencer, speaking for the Planning Commission, and Staff, the following
40. ;motion was made.
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Councilman Cheney moved that this item be agendad for the next meeting
in order that Council could review all information relative to the
granting of this Use Permit. The motion was secohded by Councilman
Helgesson and passed by the following roll call vote:
AYE: Councilmen Cheney, Helgesson, McReynolds, Mayor Grabowski
NO: Councilwoman Miller
Councilwoman Miller objected to this item being carried over to another
meeting because the question raised earlier regarding a possible riding
school on the grounds was =6 moot, since there would be no riding school
at Shalom Stables.
Mayor Grabowski said that because of the lack of communication between the
Planning Commission and the City Council he felt the matter should be
continued since several Council members were concerned about this Use
Permit, and they should be satisfied that the decision made by the
Commission was the right one for the Town.
Councilwoman Miller suggested that in the future items concerning Use
Permits should not be placed on the Consent Calendar, and the Mayor said
he would take the matter under advisement.
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Mayor Grabowski
The Mayor said that it was in order this evening to accept nominations
for the County Transportation Commission to replace Councilman Helqesson,
whose term was expiring.
Mayor Grabowski then nominated Councilman Helgesson to a second term on
the Commission, and Councilwoman Miller seconded the motion. No other
names were placed in nomination, and Council unanimously agreed to appoint
Councilman Helgesson to a second one-year term on the County Transportation
Commission.
2. Councilman Cheney:
Councilman Cheney stated he had received a letter from Mr. Ralph 11. Franks,
Fremont Road, who asked that it be entered into the record of this evening's
meeting.
Mr. Frank, in his letter, supported the efforts of Councilman Cheney to
prevent the town from maintaining an inventory of heavy equipment, which
he felt was easily available for rental at substantially lower overall
costs. He also felt that the visual and audible pollution affects of a
corporation yard facility was not in keeping with the "rural atmosphere"
of the Town.
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3. Hearing on Division of Assessments S.A.D.09: (H. Broekhoff)
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing Open. No objection was presented
from the floor. Public Hearing was declared closed.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Cheney moved, seconded by Councilman
Helgesson and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 0778 ordering the
division of unpaid assessment, Sewer Assessment District 09, H. Broekhoff.
4. Proposed Sewer Assessment District 010:
At the request of Mayor Grabowski, Mr. Lawson read the names of letters
received from those residents within the proposed District who were in
favor of sewers, and those names of residents who opposed the District.
Discussion then was held between Staff and Council regardlnq Ordinance
0203 relating to the Town's sewer policy, and Councilman McReynolds raised
the question of the Engineer of Work being within the proposed District
and if this were not a violation of the recently enacted Proposition 9
dealing with conflict of interest. City Attorney Frank Gillio responded
to this question, stating that Proposition 9 was not in effect until
January, 1975, but that the Engineer had declared that he was a member of
the District at the outset of the Public Hearing. Discussion continued
as to whether Mr. Morgan Johnson, as engineer of work for this project was
considered an employee of the Town.
Speaking from the Floor:
Mr. W. Shultz: Asked questions pertaining to the conflict of interest law.
O e r. spoke before Council it was discovered that at the last
P]� meeting of the Council during the Public Hearing on SAD 010, Mr. Shultz
had spoken in favor of the District. The Secretary was instructed to
correct the Minutes which indicated that he spoke against the District.
Mr. Christensen La Lama Drive: objected to being forcefully being made
a part c pant m e proposed District.
Mr. Mor an Johnson En {neer of Work for ro osed District: Regarding
a egat ons me e o con c o nteres .
After further discussion, the following motion was made:
MOTIOSmith, ChM stensNDED en, Barren Flynnnandman Rossi be emxccludedhfromhthe SPA1.Die010f
based on the Town's Ordinance 0203 which stated that participation in sewer
assessment districts were voluntary. Councilman Helgesson seconded the motion
which carried by the following roll call vote:
AYE: Councilmen Cheney, Helgesson, McReynolds, Mayor Grabowski
NO; Councilwoman Miller
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Bonding Attorney described procedure next in order for Council, who
had to pass a Resolution declaring its intent to modify and make changes.
nded
CounccilmanSECONDED
Cheney and unanimously carriedHto adopt Resolutioesson moved, n#779, by
Resolution of Intention to make changes and modifications, Sewer Assessment
District 6'10
Speaking from the Floor:
Mr, Leonard Rush La Lana Drive: Spoke of changes in need of residents
n e area o e propos striet.
Mrs. T. Schick: In favor of voluntary sewer assessment district participation.
Councilman McReynolds asked if those not needing nor desiring sewers at
this time could avail themselves of participation in the future if there
was a change in their need.
Mr. Assaf said that the Town had an Ordinance to provide that these
residents could connect to the sewers in the future provided they pay the
original assessment plus interest.
S. Ordinances for Adbption:
a) Ordinance #218, an Ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hilts
amending Title 4 of the Municipal Code by adding thereto Chapter
5 entitled "Bicycles." Second reading.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilwoman Miller moved, secondedby Mayor
Grabowski and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Ordinance.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Cheney moved,
Grabowski to adopt Ordinance #218. The motion carried
call vote:
AYE: Councilmen Cheney, McReynolds, Councilwoman Miller, Mayor Grabowski
NO: Councilman Helgesson
b) Ordinance an Ordinance of the Town of LAM amending Title 4
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Correction to Minutes of June 19, 1974 (cont'd)
AYE: Councilmen Cheney, Helgesson, McReynolds, Mayor Grabowski.
NO: Councilwoman Biller
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Discussion ensued between Staff and Council. Councilman Cheney
stated he felt this Ordinance too restrictive, and was particularly
concerned with the authority given to the Building Official in
this Ordinance.
After further discussion, the Ordinance failed to get the vote
necessary for adoption by the following roll call vote:
AYE: Councilman Helgesson, Mayor Grabowski
NO: Councilmen Cheney, McReynolds, Councilwoman Miller
c) Ordinance #219, an Ordinance of the Town of LAH amending Section
1-313 relating to definitions of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Council-
man Cheney and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Ordinance.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman McReynolds moved, seconded by Council-
man Cheney and unanimously carried to adopt Ordinance #219.
F. GENERAL ORDERS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Le a) Discussion of recommended Resolution from Planning Commission relating
to a proposed building moratorium.
Councilwoman Miller requested that Council agenda discussion on this matter
to the next meeting since all information regarding the Planning Commission's
recommendation was not made available to Council in time for this meeting.
Council concurred and the matter was continued to the Council meeting of
July 3, 1974.
b) Award/Reject Bids - Hew Council Chambers:
Mr. Wilton Hinckley, Architect for the proposed new Council Chambers
summarized the bids received and opened at 10:00 A.M. June 19, 1974 at
the Town Hall. He explained that because the low bid received was over
$45,000.00, he had talked with the firm submitting that low bid regarding
the reduction of that sum by making changes to the specifications.
Mr. Minckley outlined the changes he proposed to make, the major item
being the elimination of the bathroom facilities in the new Chambers, but
which could be added at a later date when additional monies were available.
After discussion, the following motion was made:
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Council-
man McReynolds to approve the adjusted bid not to exceed $37,000.00, and to
award the contract for the construction of the new Council Chambers to the
` firm of Arad Construction Company. The motion was made in the form of a
Resolution, #780, and passed by the following roll call vote:
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G. NEN BUSINESS:
1. Councilman McReynolds
Expressed concern over a letter recently received from the Los Altos
School district stating that bus service for schools within the District
would be curtailed for the coming school year.
Because other members of Council were Just as concerned, Mayor Grabowski
requested that Councilman McReynolds draft a letter to the School District
for his signature opposing any such move by the District in view of the
dangerous conditions and hazards tt,zt would present themselves to the
children.
Councilman McReynolds also asked the City Attorney if he had drawn up
the Resolution adopted by Council relative to the Hillard Griffin Home
on the Foothill College campus. The City Attorney responded that a copy
of the resolution had been forwarded to Dr. Dunn, Foothill College.
2. Councilman Cheney
Said he would like to address the problem of the stop sign on Arastradero,
and asked if Council would agenda this matter for discussion. Councilman
60 Helgesson thought the Council might agenda this item for discussion at
the meeting of July 17, 1974. Council concurred.
3. City Manager Bruce Lawson requested a short Executive Session to
discuss Personnel matters. Council voted unanimously to extend the hour
of adjournment for this purpose.
H. ADJOURNMENT:
Council returned from Executive Session at 12:10 and adjourned for the
evening.
Respectfully submitted,
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Norma J. Hislop
Deputy City Clerk