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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/1973 (2)CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING PRECEDING REGULAR MEETING June 6, 1973 Deputy Mayor Mary Davey called the Special Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:10 PM on Wednesday, June 6, 1973, at Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, with the following members answering the roll call: Deputy Mayor Davey, Councilman Kubby, Councilman Miller. Absent: Councilman Grabowski, Mayor Helgesson. Deputy Mayor Davey announced that this was a Special Meeting called for the sole purpose of adjourning to an Executive Session to Interview candidates for posi- tions on the Environmental Planning Commission. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Miller moved, seconded by Councilman Kubby, and carried unanimously, that the City Council adjourn to Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: 7:12 PM RECONVENE SOLELY TO ADJOURN: 8:10 PM - CITY CITY COUNCIL `r TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING June 6, 1973 CC Reel 54 Side 2 Track 3: 000-999-265 Deputy Mayor Mary Davey called the regular meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 6:15 PM In the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 26371 Fremont Road, LOS Altos Hills, California. A. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Davey, Kubby, and Miller, and Commissioner Magruder Absent: Councilman Grabowski, Mayor Helgesson Speaking from the floor, Mrs. Mildred Gallo presented the following communi- cation from Councilman Grabowski, requesting that It be Included in the record: "Mr. Grabowski asked me to convey this message because he was unable to reach Mr. Lawson. A sudden personal matter came up late this even - Ing and he will be unable to attend this Council meeting." B. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Miller moved, seconded by Councilman Kubby and carried unanimously that the Consent Calendar be adopted as follows: I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 16, 1973 (Regular Meeting) May 31, 1973 (Special Meeting) 2. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS: $9,589.05 3. MOTIONS FOR ADOPTION: a. Motion denying claim of Craig Elevitch In the amount of $23.20 for repair of his glasses and bicycle. b. Motion granting Building Site Approval for Mr. L. Corbus on 3.342+ acres adjacent to Page Mill Road per recommendations of Environmental Planning Comm lssion (BSA -99-73). c. Motion granting Building Site Approval for Mr. R. Hungett on 1.208 acre parcel on Magdalena per recommendation of Environ- mental Planning Commission (BSA -100-73). C. CURRENT BUSINESS: I. Review of Plans for proposed Town Hall expansion. (Prepared by Mr. William Minckley, AIA). Mr. William Minckley presented a report and drawings, Illustrating plans for the proposed expansion of Town Hall. Following discussion, It was the consensus of Council that the plans as presented be pursued. The City Manager was directed to supply additional information regarding appropriate protective covor for equipment belonging to the Town. 2. Review of Plans for Proposed Riding Ring to be built for the Town by the Los Altos Hills Horseman's Association on Town -owned property on Purissima Road, (adjacent to Little League Ball Field). City Manager Bruce Lawson presented a report concerning the applicatlon for a proposed riding ring, stating that the staff recommended approval of the application, and proceeding with construction. Following a brief discussion, the following motion was adcpted: MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Kubby moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Davey and carried unanimously that the application and plans for a proposed riding ring to be built for the Town by the Los Altos Hills Horseman's Association be approved. -2- 3. Presentation by Mrs. Artemas Ginzton regarding bicycles. Mrs. Artemas Ginzton presented a report recommending various means by which facilities may be created and/or expanded for greater bicycle use --including routing and safety cons l de rat Ions --throughout Santa Clara County and within the Town. Mrs. Gtnzton requested specifically that the Council endorse the Inclusion of a bicycle element in the Transportation Plan being considered by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, with particular reference to the Inclusion of bicycles In commuter traffic planning. It was the consensus of Council that a letter be sent to the Metropoli- tan Transportaiton Commission, or a representative appear before the Commission, for Its meeting of June II, 1973, at 7:30 PM, supporting Inclusion of a bicycle system In transportation planning for the Bay Area. 4. Appointments to Environmental Planning Commission and Town Committees. Deputy Mayor Davey announced the following appointments to the Environ- mental Planning Commission: Mr. Kenneth Philips, Mr. Kenneth Young. D. CONTINUING BUSINESS: I. Continued discussion of Content of Proposed City Charter. Following discussion, it was agreed to continue further discussion of �r a proposed city charter to the next regular meeting of the City Council, Including consideration of recommendations from the Planning Commission in this area. No action was taken on the matter of a proposed city charter. 2. Councilman Miller nominated Mr. Waldo Ashby to serve on the Noise Abatement Committee. Mrs. Miller stated that the Committee is current- ly operating without a quorum, and cannot act on such matters as plant- ing along the freeway until a quorum is obtained. The nomination of Mr. Waldo Ashby was approved by acclamation. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Public Hearings on Proposed 1973-74 Fiscal Year Budget. Deputy Mayor Mary Davey declared the Public Hearing on proposed budget for Fiscal Year 1973-74 open. Questions of the City Manager and dis- cussion of the proposed budget, by both Council and the public, ensued. Following discussion, the Public Hearing on the proposed budget was continued to the City Council Meeting of June 20, 1973. The City Manager was requested by Council to propose a memorandum prior to the next Council meeting, indicating cuts which could be made in the `, budget In the Interest of a possible reduction of $.02 In the tax rate. -3- F. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: irr I. Ordinance No. 210 amending Los Altos Hills Municipal Code by adding Provisions for placement of Sewer Service Charges on the tax rolls. The City Attorney read the Ordinance by Title. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Miller moved, seconded by Councilman Kubby and carried unanimously to waive further reading and Introduce the Ordinance. G. STAFF REPORTS: The City Manager stated that two firms had submitted bids on the trac- tor/backhoe to be purchased by the Town: Noble Ford from San Jose at $11,500, and Contractors' Machinery In San Jose, at $11,800. Mr. Lawson stated further that staff wished to purchase at the low bid,but that Ford's bid did not Include two Items specified in the bid Invita- tion. He requested authorization from the Council to purchase the tractor which the City Engineer and City Manager feel comes closest to the specifications of the bid Invitation, stating further that the City Attorney would be consulted as to the propriety of any final bid accept- ance before acceptance was given. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Kubby moved, seconded by Councilman Miller and carried unanimously, that the City Manager be authorized to accept that bid for tractor/backhoe/loader which Is clo- sest to the Town's specifications, the low bid to be accepted if possible. 2. The Public Works Director/City Engineer, Mr. Russell, presented a re- port outlining the current status of the Page Mill Road repair project. 3. The City Manager presented a report regarding BSA conditions Imposed In 1971 on Lot 24, Tract 2958, on Olive Tree Court (a private road), requiring that prior to building In -tract and off -tract drainage as required by the Town Engineer be put in, and that drainage from the lot's driveway be disposed of In the existing swale at a point where the driveway meets the road, all surface water from the common combined driveway to be Intercepted and conducted Into the existing swale. Mr. Lawson stated further the Staff's recommendation that the present own- ers, Mr. and Mrs. Valente, comply with the conditions prescribed. It was the consensus of Council that the staff's recommendation be accepted and that Staff proceed as directed by the conditions of the BSA. The Council suggested that Staff contact the developer, or that the owners may wish to contact the original developer of the lot in question for the purpose of obtaining assistance in meeting the conditions, which were Imposed on the original developer. -4- 4. The City Manager presented a report, summarizing various building fees ,: currently charged by theTown, stating that a number of builders and '6/ homeowners had commented on the amounts currently charged by the Town. The City Manager stated further that he hoped to make a study during the summer, reviewing the Town's fees in relation to those charged by other committees for similar services. The City Manager also stated, In response to a request from Councilman Miller, that a study was also being conducted, and Informational sheets being prepared by the public, regarding the steps required to complete applications for building permits and other building -related activities. H. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN: I. Councilman Miller inquired regarding the request by the Daughters of Charity for participation by the Town in clearing certain eucalyptus trees which were ordered removed from their property by the Los Altos Fire Department. The City Manager reviewed the request of the Daughters of Charity, indicating that as some trees in the grove are town -owned, the Order felt that some expense might be served by having the entire grove cleared at one time. The City Manager was requested to raise the matter, Including the expenditure figures which would be involved for the Town, at the next Budget Study session. I. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Litigation) J. ADJOURNMENT: 11:30 PM Respectfully submitted, Karen R. Halvorsen Deputy City Clerk -5-