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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/1972CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF IAS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING June 5, 1972 Reel 45: Side 1 Track 1 00-Bnd Side 2 Track 1 00-37 Deputy Mayor Mary C. Davey called the regular meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:45 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, with the following members answering roll call: Present: Councilmen Grabowski, Kubby, Miller and Deputy Mayor Davey. Absent: Mayor Helgesson. PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Spencer APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of April 18, 1972. Councilman Kubby moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously (Helges- son absent) that the minutes of April 18, 1972 be approved with the following correction on page 7, under Item 2 of "Presentations From the Floor": Insert a period after the words "Deputy Mayor" and delete the balance of that paragraph. Insert: -'An explanation was given." APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of April 26, 1972 Councilman Kubby moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously (Helges- son absent) that the minutes of April 26, 1972 be approved with the following changes: On page 1, delete in entirety the first paragraph and the first sentence of the second paragraph. Insert the following: "Mayor Leslie A. Helgesson called this Special Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:48 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills with the following members answering roll call: Present: Councilmen Davey, Kubby, Miller and Mayor Helgesson. Absent: Councilman Grabowski. Mayor Helgesson announced to the audience he had called this Special Meeting in accordance with the Town's Municipal Code for the purpose of a special litigation session concerning the pending suit against the Town and Sewer Assessment District No. 9." The Mayor stated... On page 2, first sentence of second paragraph, delete the words "large citi- zen turnout" and insert "audience". COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Letter from City Attorney to Councilman Davey confirmed that an Environ- mental Planning Committee could be established by the Council. 2. Mr. M. C. Bair of 25870 Westwind Way requested the Town speed limit be 35 MPH instead of 25 MPH, except in school zones and dangerous areas. Staff was requested to study and report. 3. Mr. R. Vignalats asked that his request for relief from paving a path be reagended. He stated he was unable to attend the May 15, 1972 meeting, when the Council denied this request. Council directed Staff to reiterate to Mr. Vignalats that his request has been denied. .4. Congressman Gubser transmitted his comments on Revenue Sharing. 5. LAFCO advised that Sphere of Influence re: Stanford South will be discussed on June 8th. Councilman Miller was requested to attend. 6. City Manager reported he had replied to a request from San Jose Mayor Min - eta to support a proposed application for a Federal Highway Safety grant for promoting Countywide bicycle safety. Council concurred. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: TENTATIVE MAP FOR HERMAN SPECTOR (386-72), 3 lots. Staff reviewed the May 22, 1972 Planning Commission discussion and the condi- tions of their recommended Check List. Council concurred. MOTION, SECONDED A14D CARRIED: Councilmen Grabowski moved, seconded by Miller and carried unanimously that the Tentative Map (386-72) of Herman Spector for 3 lots be approved in accordance with the Check List dated May 22, 1972. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: USE PERMIT FOR WESIVVIND FARMS (UP -369-72), WITH REVIEW OF OPERATIONS. Staff reported on the operations of Westwind Farms, as required for renewal of their business license. The May 22, 1972 P:.anning Commission recommendation and Check List for approval of their request to amend their Use Permit to add a wing to the existing barn was reviewed. Council discussion concurred with the recommendation. MDTICN, SECONDED, AND CARRIED: Councilman Miller moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously that the Use Permit (UP -369-72) for Westwind Farms be approved in accordance with the 20 Conditions of Approval dated May 22, 1972. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: PENDING LEGISLATIVE MATTERS - Councilman Grabowski. Councilman Grabowski reviewed the following bills before the State Legislature: AB681 - Establishes State Environmental Board SB118 - Controls new subdivisions from potential environmental damage. Council concurred to defer action on A13681 pending receipt of comments from Assemblyman Hayden and directed Staff to advise Senator Bradley of their sup- port for SB118. UNSCHEDULED I_TE9 NO. 1: REVIEW "FACT L3TTERON SEWERS" TO BE SENT TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN. Council discussion evolved around a draft letter prepared by Councilman hubby and written comments submitted by Mayor Helgesson who was absent. Councilmen Grabowski and Miller expressed their reservations as to proceeding at this time with the Townwide mailing. Deputy Mayor Davey summarized alternatives presented, which were to table the letter or at least hold in ab;yance pending the outcome of SAD #9 litigation or refer the various suggested redrafts sub- mitted by Council members to a Council subcommittee to combine into another draft more acceptable to the Council. Motion by Councilman Grabowski to table the letter proposal failed for lack of a second. Deputy Mayor Davey requested and Council concurred that Councilman Grabowski and Rubby meet as a subcommittee to rework the sewer fact letter and bring back for review at the June 19th Council meeting. -2- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: CONSIDER LETTER Fr;O4 BOARD OF SUPBRVISORS RE "CO44ISSION ON HUMAN RELATICMS". Mr. Stan Hoffman, San Jose Attorney, presented remarks on the proposed forma- tion of a Human Relations Commission for Santa Clara County and urged the Coun- cil to support the County Board of Supervisors' Ordinance NS 3GO.164. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Kubby moved, seconded by Miller and carried unanimously to support in concept the formation of the Human Relations Commission for Santa Clara County as outlined in the County Ordinance NS 300.164 but with Section 3.2, paragraph 255, Section F (re: Public Hearings) deleted. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: STUDY AND ACTICN Od AB 2325. Discussion of this item was tabled, since action on this bill was dropped by the Legislation. UNSCHEDULED ITEM 1.10 4: REQUEST FROM FIRE MARSHAL TO ELIMINATE FIRE HAZARD ON PROPERTY ON M4NUBLLA ROAD (APN 175-21-76). Staff reported that Fire Marshall Parwell had requested Mr. E.O. La Pere to remove grass and weeds from his property but as last year, no response to the request nor action was taken. The Town was therefore asked to order the work to be done and the owner billed. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Kubby and carried unanimously that Staff be directed to have Mr. B.O. La Pera's prop- erty (APN 175-21-76) disced to remove grass and weeds and that a lien be filed on the property. ` UNSCHEDULED ITS14 NO. 5: REQUEST FOR SEWER REFUNDING AGREEMENT - Allen D. Calvin. Staff reviewed that Mr. A.D. Calvin was in the process of constructing a sewer main from his property at 14160 Miranda Road to the existing sanitary sewer in front of the Bullis School on Fremont Road and that six other parcels could be served by this sewer main. Mr. Calvin requested that the Town approve a re- funding agreement which would reimburse $2,235.54 to Mr. Calvin whenever any of the six parcels connected to the sewer line. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Kubby moved, seconded by Miller and carried by majority vote to approve the Refunding Agreement to reimburse A.D. Calvin in the amount of $2,235.54 whenever any of the six parcels designated in the agreement connect to the sewer line installed from 14160 Miranda Avenue along Fremont Road to the Gardner Bullis School sewer trunk. Councilman Grabowski opposed the agreement as it imposed a lien on future ac- tions of Mr. Calvin's neighbors. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 6: REPORT FROM PLANNING C0144ISSION RE: OPEN SPACE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN. Staff reviewed the open space inventory presentation by Mr. C. McCandless, Chairman of the Open Space Committee, that was given at the May 22nd Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission requested that the Council estab- lish criteria for the Committee to follow in preparing a recommended priority list for the Town to use, when acquiring that available open space desired. Council concurred that zoning; contractual agreements under the Williamson Act, Chapter 6.5, scenic easements; and outright purchase be the major criteria use( in preparing the Open Space acquisition priority list. -3- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 7: CONSIDER THE FORMING OF AN ,ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING COMMISSION" AND THE REORGAN- IZATION OF TOWN COMMITTEES. Councilman Miller outlined her proposal to dissolve the Planning Commission and replace it with a five -man Environmental Planning Commission. This body would address the overall planning processes of the Town and would be supported by a three member subcommittee referred to as a Variance Review Board which would process the numerous routine applications currently handled by the Plan- ning Commission. It was also proposed that the Environmental Quality Control Committee be re- turned to its original charge and name (Noise Abatement Committee). In addi- tion, Councilman Miller proposed the Pathway and Noise Abatement Committees support and report directly to the Environmental Planning Commission along with the newly -formed Beautification Committee. She also urged consideration of rotating Committee Chairmen and that new appointments to the Committees be un- dertaken. Commissioner Spencer expressed the Planning Commission's comments. Council concurred to agenda this reorganization proposal for discussion and action at the June 19th Council meeting, as well as possible nomination of Committee chairmen and new members. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 8: DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON PROPOSED ADDITIONAL FIRE CONTROLS FOR LOS ALTOS HILLS. Councilman Grabowski expressed regret that he had not obtained sufficient sup- port for adoption of more stringent fire controls. Council concurred with his request to table this matter, but agreed to post the upper foothills as a "dan- gerous fire area". 6 UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 9• REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN THE PURISSIMA SCHOOL SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM ($1,000.00). Staff stated that the City of Los Altos had advised our financial participatior. in the summer recreation program to be conducted this summer at the Purissima School would again be $1,000.00. MDTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Miller moved, seconded by Kubby that $1,000.00 be allocated for the Town's participation in the summer recreation program at Purissima School carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kubby, Miller and Deputy Mayor Davey. Noes: Councilman Grabowski. Absent: Mayor Helgesson. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 10: REQUEST FOR A RECOMMENDATION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A COUNTY LIBRARY COMMIS- SIONER. The Board of Supervisors had asked for a recommendation for an appointee to serve on the County Library Commission. Staff noted the vacant position is one of the "County -at -Large" representatives. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Miller moved, seconded by Kubby and carried unanimously to recommend reappointment of Miss Jean Gomes to the Count, Library Commission. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 11: STAFF REPORTS: 1. Staff reported that TOPICS Funds for FY 1971-72 will be in the form of credit and that the County had offered 950 on the dollar. -4- PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: 1. Mr. R. Stutz of the Horsemen's Association provided a status report on the proposed horse ring to be built adjacent to the Little League Park at the Youth Recreation Center. He noted the site had many limitations from the standpoint of safety and available space, but it would allow a reasonable facility. He stated a more desirable site would be preferred, however, if one were available. Council concurred to take this matter under advisement and asked that the Horse- man Association further study to determine if an alternate site might be more compatible to their needs and asked Mr. Stutz to make his presentation to the Pathway Committee. RESOLUTIONS• 1. Resolution No. 669, a resolution reaffirming Resolutions Nos. 624 and 625. Following discussion, motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Grabowski to adopt failed. Council concurred to continue this item to June 19th and requested Staff to provide all ordinances referred to in these resolutions for Council review. 2. Resolution No. 670-A, a resolution regarding conflict in Vietnam. The City Manager introduced and read in entirety, Resolution No, 670-A, A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS URGING THE PRESI- DENT AND THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO HALT AND REVERSE ESCALATION OF THE WAR IN SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE BOMBING AND BLOCKADING OF NORTH VIET- NAM. Floor comments were expressed by Mmes. M. Saviano, S. Smith, J. Carico, M. Gallo and M. Muncie; Messrs: A. Laws, D. MCBell, D. Harryman and K. McFarland and two Foothill College students. Council discussion followed. Councilman Grabowski requested that the rec- ord show Mayor Helgesson's memorandum of May 24th stating, "the Council cannot speak for the whole Town on an issue like this without a vote of the people". Deputy Mayor Davey stated that the Mayor did not realize that the resolution spoke for the City Council and its members and not for the Town as the vote will indicate. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Kubby moved, seconded by Miller to adopt Resolution No. 670-A carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Kubby, Miller and Deputy Mayor Davey, NOES: Councilman Grabowski. Absent: Mayor Helgesson. ORDINANCES: 1. Ordinance No. 195, EMERGENCY ORDINANCE, setting up additional fire controle Tor Lost to; HilHilIs. Council concurred to table this proposed ordinance. See Unscheduled Item E WARRANTS: MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded Sy Idler and carried unanimously that the warrants as presented in the amount of SDC i=(USALm SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTEEN DOLLARS AND NINETY-SIX CENTS ($6,717.9( be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN: 1. Councilman Grabowski xequested a resolution he had prepared "petitioning the State Legislature to distribute service costs of supporting a community college" be on the June 19th agenda. Council concurred. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Deputy Mayor Davey adjourned the meeting at 11:05 P.M. to a Regular Adjourned Budget Study Session on Wednesday June 7, 1972 at 7:45 P.M. at Tom Hall. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, June 19, 1972, at 7:45 P.M, at Town Hall, nit ejd,p_ //LUZKLUZEK 61 City Clerk, Town of Los Altos Hill