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Home My WebLink About02/07/197341W CITY COUNCIL 17014.4 OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MIIAUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Preceded by Study Session February 7, 1973 Mayor Lesiie flelgesson called the regular meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:50 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills. California. Planning Commission Representative: Commissioner Lachenbruch A. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Davey, Grabowski, Puller, and Mayor Helgesson Absent: Councilman Kubby B. CONSENT CALENDAR: 6W 1. APPROVAL OF MHUTES: January 17, 1973 2. APPROVAL OF '4ARRANTS: $12,243.12: The City Hanger -City Clerk was authorized to draw the appro- priate warrants. 3. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION: a. Resolution No. 693 recommending establishment of a county -wide prohibition of divisions within unincorporated county islands without parallel annexation of the property to a municipality. b. Resolution No. 695 designating the week of February 11, 1973 through February 18, 1973 as KQED WEEK and encouraging support of the station. 4. HOTIONS FOR ADOPTIOI4: a. Approval of list, dated February 7, 1973, for applications/ permits as trivial in degree of environmental impact as submitted by the City Manager. b. Motion designating Councilman Davey as Town Representative to Inter -Community Council (participation authorized by City Council on January 17, 1973) with an alternate to be selected `r �t the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council, February 21, 1973. 119 c. notion approving variance request of Dr. Arthur J. Padden, Jr. (V-332-73) for reduction of required setback to allow additions to house located at 25331 Estacada Drive, as recom- mended by the Planning Commission, in accordance with the six criteria of Section 9-5.905(b)a and that the degree of environmental impact has been determined to be trivial. d. i°otion approving variance request of Robert A. Hutto (V-382-73) with the house being relocated as shown on revised plans and with an 3 -ft. wide deck up to entry point of the house and 10 -ft. wide from that point on, in accordance with the six criteria of Section 9-5.905(b), as recommended by the Planning Commission; and that the degree of environmental impact has been determined to be trivial (Lot #27, Tract #3306). MOTION, SECOADED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously to adopt the Consent Calendar, dated February 7, 1973. C. RESOLUTIONS ARU MOTIONS: 1. Mayor Helgesson opened discussion on Resolution No. 694 adopting policy regarding variances for swimming pools and tennis courts on residential lots. Commissioner Lachenbruch summarized the feeling of staff and Planning Commission that in general, while tennis courts are a source of problems to Town residents, and are therefore normally prohibited, the construction of swimming pools is more easily permitted. Speaking from the floor: Mrs. Carico HOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously that Resolution No. 694 be adopted. Rayor Helgesson opened discussion on directing City Manager Lawson to renegotiate the lease for Byrne Preserve to terms more favor- able to the Town. It was explained by the City Manager that the present rental of this property by Mr. Thomas in the amount of $50 entitles him to graze approximately 20 horses. He also pro- vides maintenance of fences surrounding the property. This existing lease is not in the best interest of the Town and steps should be taken to renegotiate a better rental fee for the same services. Speaking from the floor: Mrs. Helgesson Mr. Laws JOT?OH, SECOruED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Davey and carried unanimously that the City Manager ba authorized to renegotiate the lease for Byrne Preserve in terms more favorable to the Town. M L-A D. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: I. Ordinance No. 206, an Ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills repealing Ordinance lio. 186 (second reading), setting the 1971-72 Salary Schedule. NOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Miller and carried unanimously to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 206 by title. 2. Ordinance No. 207, an Ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills amending a portion of Chapter 5 (Zoning) of Title 9 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code. Speaking from the floor: Mrs. Schick Nr. Laws HOTIO4, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Miller and carried unanimously to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 207 by title. E. CURRENT BUSINESS: 1. Discussion of proposed ordinance limiting use of projectile - throwing devices amending Secs. 4-4.02 through 4-4.05 of the Los Altos Hills Hunicipal Code. Councilman Grabowski stated tM importance of the right of the citizen to protect himself, but that limits should be imposed on the possession, use and private transportation of projectile devices and asserted his wish that the City Engineer study the use of these devices and the possibility of establishing skeet and pistol ranges. Speaking from the floor: Mrs. Royden dr. Laws Mrs. Schick Further discussion ensued regarding the possibility of estab- lishing the community as a fish and game reserve. Speaking from the floor: Mr. McReynolds Council concurred and instructed the Planning Commission to discuss the matter at their next regularly scheduled meeting of February 14, 1973 and forward recommendations in a timely manner to the Council. Councilman Puller will further study the im- pact of gun use in the community concurrently with Councilman Grabowski and City Attorney Faisant for further input to the Council. F. CONTINUING BUSI"!ESS: 1. Presentation by iir. George R. Thenn, Jr., Arbor Development Co., in an effort to have the bond released on Rosehill Estates, Unit 81 (continued from the January 17, 1973 Council meeting). Speaking from the floor: 4. French NOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by i"Ter and unanimously approved to instruct City Manager .�6 Lawson to work with the City Engineer and Or. Therm to assure c eanup o 7kTtama4t Road to everyone's satisfaction with provision to fix the landscaped path thereon. Payment of 43,677.60 must still be made to the Town by Arbor Development Co. 2. Continued discussion regarding reorganization of Town Committees. The draft resolution was read by City Manager Lawson and City Attorney Faisant with changes inserted by Council members. Speaking from the floor: Mr. Cheney firs. Carico MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Councilman Miller and approved unanimously to submit the draft, as amended, to various coaunittees for input in 30 days. 4W G. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: 1. Councilman Davey read a letter from the Sierra Club, .ated January S, 1973, asking for town support in retaining for open space purposes 3 parcels of land to be sold by the Palo Alto School District (adjoining Los Altos Hills). Suggestions for use of the land were also made in this letter. Speaking from the floor: Mrs. Sutton, Sierra Club Hr. Wallace Firs. Schick MOTION, SECO11DED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Miller to instruct the City Manager to explore the matter further with the Palo Alto School District with special emphasis on the property on Page Hill Road and to report back to the Council within 30 days. 2. Revenue Sharing: The City Manager requested the City Council to consider possible uses of the Town of Los Altos Hills' share of Revenue Sharing for 1972, including the expansion of Town Hall. Speaking from the floor: Dr. Grossman Ar. Laws F1rs. Carico Ar. Brutschy Mr. Downey Discussion ensued relating to other uses that might be made of this money, i.e. tax rebate, payment of debts, defense �r against de la Raza suit, better paths, etc. Councilman Davey suggested the matter be discussed further as an item on the agenda of the February 21, 1973 Council meeting, going on record as being against misstatement of facts as to salaries of City Hall staff. Hayor Helgesson went on record as taking exception to this statement made by firs. Davey, challenging the City 14anager's figures on salary schedule as being in- correct and as saving no money to the Town. Speaking from the floor: Dr. Grossman Mrs. Carico City iianager Lawson was requested to provide Council with actual salary costs for the months of October, november and December, 1972, as well as projected costs. H. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: Mr. Laws suggested that the Mayor pound the gavel more often at meetings to insure order and quiet. Ors. Fava, Tot-in Historian, spoke of the success of her exhibit at Town Hall, criticizing the lack of participation of the Council and Planning Commission in the project. Mayor Helgesson complimented E Mrs. Fava on the exhibit. It was suggested by Mrs. Fava that letters be written to the donors of the painting and poem in the Council Chambers stating the Town's appreciation for their efforts. I. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE (PERSONNEL AHD LITIGATIOM) SESSI014: 11:25 p.m. J. ADJOURAHEIT: 12.03 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Michele Shaw Administrative Secretary V