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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/10/1972CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS ` MINUTES OF A REGULAR NESTING JULY 10, 1972 Reel 45 Side 1 Track 2 110 -End Side 2 Track 2 00-560 Mayor Leslie Helgesson 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, California, with the following members answering roll call: Present: Councilmen Davey, Grabowski, Miller and Mayor Helgesson. Councilman Kubby arrived at 7:55 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: yCommissioner Lachenbruch. COMMUNICATIONS• 1. Dr. G. F. Solomon expressed concern regarding the dangerous curve above Foothill College and requested a barricade be installed to prevent accidents resulting from automobiles going over the embank- ment. Staff was requested to further study this area and recommend possible improvements. 4. Assemblymen Hayden advised he will consider the Town Is position re: AB2225 should it reach the floor of the Assembly. 5. Senator Bradley advised of the current status of SB 981. 1. League of California Cities Conference will be held October 15 through 18 in Anaheim. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SEGREGATION ON TAX ROLLS. This item was deferred to the July 24, 1972 meeting. SCHEDULED ITEM PPD. 2: PROPOSED SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.10 - SUMMITWOOD/LA LOMA AREA. Dr. Morgan Johnson spoke for residents in the Summitwood/LaLoma area that were interested in formation of a sewer assessment district. He presented a proposed boundary map and noted that 15 of the 20 residents in the "bore" 2. Mr, M. D. Hiller urged opposition to "no fault" auto insurance. 3. City of Westminister transmitted copy of their resolution urging State Legislature to simplify and modernize the judicial process. 4. Assemblymen Hayden advised he will consider the Town Is position re: AB2225 should it reach the floor of the Assembly. 5. Senator Bradley advised of the current status of SB 981. 1. League of California Cities Conference will be held October 15 through 18 in Anaheim. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SEGREGATION ON TAX ROLLS. This item was deferred to the July 24, 1972 meeting. SCHEDULED ITEM PPD. 2: PROPOSED SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.10 - SUMMITWOOD/LA LOMA AREA. Dr. Morgan Johnson spoke for residents in the Summitwood/LaLoma area that were interested in formation of a sewer assessment district. He presented a proposed boundary map and noted that 15 of the 20 residents in the "bore" area had indicated their desire to participate by signing the petition circulated. An additional 4 of 6 lots (above Summitwood) that could join with the "core" area were interested as well as 4 of 30 lots at the upper ` end of LaLoma. Thus, of 35 potential sites,23 had signed the petition presented. The City Attorney noted that since some of the lots were in the unincorporated area, extra territorial jurisdiction would be required from the County. Mr. Faisant suggested Dr. Johnson file the petitions with all the signatures available,encompassing the entire area,to allow the Staff to review and verify validity of the signatures. Following review and the certification of the validity of the petition and percentages, Staff would contact Dr. Johnson so that he could undertake the assessment proceed- ings at that time. Council concurred. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON 1971-73 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. This item carried over from previous meetings was continued to July 24, 1972. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4: TENTATIVE MAP FOR PAUL 1. MYERS, JR. (387-72) Staff reviewed that this item was continued from the June 19th meeting to allow the Council to visit the site, and to refer questions regarding access and building site approval for Lot #5 back to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission, at their June 26th meeting, amended the check list to allow Lot #5 to be a building site with access from Chaparral Way, but that it shall have a deed restriction requiring the owner to participate in the 06, development of Chaparral Way;at such time,an assessment district is formed. Council concurred with the recommendation, but amended "Additional Condition E" to require the fire road to be constructed of asphalt paving with a chip - seal coating. Motion, Seconded and Carried: Councilmen Davey moved, seconded by Kubby and carried unanimously to approve the Tentative Map (TM 387-72) of Paul I. Myers, Jr. in accordance with the amw�'ae check list,dated July 10, 1972. SCHBDUL0 ZTEM NO. 5: TENTATIVE FOR JOSEPH SZABO (340-68) Staff reviewed the Planning Commission discussion of June 26th, their recommended check list,and recommendation to approve a variance of 0.13 acres to the slope density provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Council concurred. Motion, Seconded and Carried: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Miller and carried unanimously to approve the variance request of Joseph Szabo (V370-72) for reducing the slope density requirements by 0.13 acre in accordance with the six criteria of the Town's Municipal Code, Section 9-5. 905 (b); and to approve his Tentative Map (340-68) for 2 lots on Alta Lane South in accordance with the conditions of the check list dated June 2601972. L -2- SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 6: BNVXMMMBNTAL PLANNING POLICY COMMISSION Staff reviewed this item discussed and continued from the June 19th meeting. The proposal would replace the present Planning Commission with two bodies. One would address long range planning,while the other body would deal with the routine functions, e.g.,Building Site Approvals. Staff recommended that if the Council wishes to proceed with this proposal that representatives from the Council and Planning Commission be selected to meet with the Town Planner, City Attorney and the City Manager. This committee would prepare the details of the organizational plan for the necessary public hearings. Motion, Seconded and Carried: Councilman Kubby moved, seconded by Davey and carried unanimously that a body composed of one Councilman, one Commissioner, the City Attorney, the City Manager and the Town Planner prepare a draft specifying the separation of powers of the proposed Planning Commission reorganization. Mayor Helgesson appointed Councilmen Miller and Commissioner Lachenbruch. Motion, Seconded and Carried: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Mayor Helgesson and carried by unanimous roll call vote that two Councilmen be named to the review body. Mayor Helgesson named Councilman Grabowski as the second Council representa- tive to the Planning Commission reorganization committee. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 7: APPOINTMENT cp COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN AND MEMBERS. Councilman Miller with Council concurrence noted that no Commission appoint- ments would be made in view of the pending proposed reorganization. She reiterated her proposal to bring certain committees directly under the Planning Ccmmission, when it is reorganized. This included the Pathway Committee; the Environmental Quality Control Committee - to be renamed the "Noise Abatement" Committee, and add a ^Beautification" Committee. She proposed the following appointments to the Pathway Committee - Miss Kim Black, Miss Sue Roth, Mrs, Natalie Gieseler, Mrs, Artemas Ginzton in a special capacity to obtain bicycle path funds, and Mr. Robert Stutz to serve as Chairman of the Pathway Committee. Noting it has historically been the Mayor's prerogative to make committee appointments, Mayor Helgesson expressed his objection to Councilman Miller bringing up these appointments without first contacting him. He further noted that on any Committee upon which he had served, the members of the Committee had selected their own Chairman. He, therefore, requested deferral of Councilman Miller's request at this time. Councilman Grabowski agreed and criticized the poposed replacement of Mrs. Saviono as Chairman of the Pathway Committee prior to expiration of her term and also to the"obvious political purge". Councilman Kubby took exception to Mayor Helgesson's remarks noting any appointments made by the Mayor were subject to "advice and consent" of the Council. Councilman Davey added that these proposed appointments had been announced at the last meeting.. -3- SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 7 (cont.) (Special Meeting June 16, 1972). Speaking from the floor, Mrs. Pat Standring Of the Path Committee noted that their Committee had not yet had an opportun- ity to contact their members to present their recommended appointees. Councilman Grabowski stated he was unaware of any proposal to replace Mrs. Saviano as Chairman and noted since she also was unaware -"This was rather cruel and unusual treatment" and perhaps this proposal should be by "advice and consent" of Council. He asked that this matter be placed on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting. Mayor Helgesson agreed,but noted it did not appear that there was Council concurrence to do so. Motion, Seconded and Carried: Councilman Miller moved, seconded by Council- man Davey that Mmes. Sue Roth, Kim Black, Natalie Gieseler and Artemas Ginzton be appointed to the Pathway Committee, that the Environmental Quality Control Committee be renamed The Noise Abatement Committee, and that Mr. Robert Stutz be named as Chairman of the Pathway Committee carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Davey, Kubby and Miller. Noes: Councilmen Grabowski and Mayor Helgesson. Councilman Grabowski requested that the record show he objected to this combined motion; that he favored the renaming of the Noise Abatement Committee, but not the proposed appointments as he neither knew the individuals nor their qualifications and further he disapproved of usurping the Mayor's prerogative for making Committee appointments. Motion, Seconded and Carried: Councilmen Kubby moved, seconded by Miller and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 672, a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills, expressing gratitude and thanks to Mrs. Saviono for her years of service as Chairman of the Pathway Committee and the expressing the desire that she continue to serve on the Committee,fulfilling that function of which she is very capable. Council concurred to agenda for next meeting discussion of committee member- ship, structure, tenure, chairmanships and method of appointments. Mr. Robert Cheney, President of the Los Altos Hills Association, stated that he had heard numerous uncomplimentary comments about the newly elected Council members, but he had tried to keep an open mind and give these Councilmen the benefit of the doubt, but after their apparent disregard tonight for the Town's best interests, the Association would have to watch the actions of this Council very closely. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 8: DISCUSSION AND ACTION CN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR SHERTFF"S PATROL 1972-73 FISCAL YEAR. Staff reviewed that all contract cities had been requested by the County to amend their current contracts for police services to reflect salary adjust- ments to be effective August 14, 1972. Council discussion concurred with the request but objections were expressed to the inclusion of overhead costs for provision of this police protection. Motion, Seconded and Carried: Councilmen hubby moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously to amend the 1972-73 Sheriff's contract to reflect salary adjustments to be effected August 14, 1972, with the express objection to inclusion of overhead costs incurred for provision of this protection. -4- 4W SCHEDULED ITEM 110. 9: PENDING LBGISLATIVE HATTERS - COUNCOLMAN GRABOWSKI This item was continued to July 24, 1972. UNSCHEDULED ITEM No. 1: buMMR SCHOOL PROGRAM - PURISSIMA SCHOOL Mr. Jim Carter of the City of Los Altos, explained the proposed summer recreation program that they would administer at Purissima School in which all Los Altos Hills children could participate. Following the presentation, the Council concurred to approve the expenditure of $1,000.00 on the warrant list to allow continuation of the summer recreation program at Purissima School, since it was no longer being provided by the Los Altos School District UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: COUNTY BIM RWTE, PHA56 III REPORT. Staff reviewed the Planning Commission discussion of June 19th and their recommendation to approve the County Bike Route with the change that Fremont Road be utilized rather than Manuella and Moody to Altamont to Page Mill. Council concurred and requested Staff to send these recommendations back to the County. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: REQUEST FOR LITIGATION SESSION - A. A. Lagorio. council concurred that the City Attorney should set a mutually acceptable date for a litigation session with Mr. Lagorio, who represents Adobe Creek Properties, etal. UNSCHEDULED ITE14 NO. 4: REQUEST FROM FIRE MARSHAL TO ABATE FIRE HAZARD. Staff reviewed two parcels,considered by fire hazards and requesting that they be proceed in accordance with the Municipal to take the necessary action to abate the and charge the property owner, UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5: FISCAL YEAR 197 -7 TOPICS ALLOCATION. the Fire Marshal as containing abated. Staff was directed to Code advising the property owners hazard and,if not,the Town would Staff stated that,pursuant to previous indication by the Council to exchange the topics allocation of $5,995. with the County at $0.95 on the dollar, a sample agreement to this effect, and a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign, had been provided by the County and approval was requested. Council concurred to act under Resolutions, later in the agenda. -5- UNSCHEDULED TIEN NO. 6: kw RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION TO COUNCIL TO PROCEED WITH PUBLIC HEARINGS CN PROPOSED REVISED ZONING ORDINANCE. Staff reviewed the June 26th Planning Commission meeting ,when they had unanimously recommended to request the Council to proceed with hearings on the proposed revised Zoning Ordinance by instructing the City Attorney to review the draft and ordering Public Hearings,held before the Planning Commission, with recommendations to the City Council. Lengthy Council discussion ensued as to the desirability in proceeding with public hearings on the proposed zoning revision, in view of the likely ramifications of the proposed reorganization of the Planning Commission - not yet definitized. Council finally concurred that the Town Planner should proceed with a substantive revision of the zoning ordinance for a public hearing as soon as possible; that staff should study and prepare a draft of the amendments to the Code for Commission reorganization as soon as possible; and that a public hearing be set for 8:00 P.M. on July 26th to consider extension of the slope density ordinance. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 7: EIRE PATH ALUHG VIG14ALATS PROPERTY (DORI LANE). Staff stated Mr. Vignalats and his neighbors continue to object to the paving of a small stretch of bike path along IS 280, on the grounds that this will increase the nuisance of motorcycles using the easement. Mr. Vignalats requested that he be allowed to make an in -lieu payment to the Pathway Fund, which would be $1,656.40 for the 331.28 feet involved, and that the Town construct the entire stretch at a future date. Council discussion noted that motorcyclists preferred natural trails to paved paths and did not agree that the paved easement would generate additional cycle traffic. Since it was considered an integral part of the path system, the majority of the Council considered this paving was desirable. Motion, Seconded and Carried: Councilmen Grabowski moved, seconded by Miller and carried by majority vote (Davey, voting No) that Mr. Vignalats appeal to pay in -lieu path fees rather than install a paved path be denied. ITSK IR. 8:NETF ONE YEAR EXTENSION TO FILE FINAL MAP - RICHARD FOWLER (376-71). Staff reviewed that this 3 -lot subdivision,bounded by the proposed Matadero Oaks Subdivision on three sides, and Mirmirou Drive on the fourth, was approved on May 17, 1971 and expires November 17, 1972. The applicant's engineer requested a one-year extension to file the final map. Council concurred. Motion, Seconded and Carried: Councilmen Davey moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously to grant a one-year extension to November 17, 1973, ` for filing the Final Map of Richard Fowler (376-71) for a 3 -lot subdivision. am UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 9: PROPOSED MORATORIUM ON SWIMMING POOL AND TENNIS COURT VARIATIONS - COUNCILMAN STAN GRABOWSKI. Council concurred to continue this item to the July 24th meeting. UNSCHEDULED ITEiA NO. 10: STAFF REPORTS: 1, The City Manager reminded the Council that the $80,000, was due Palo Alto July lst,in accordance with the sewer contract. He noted interest of $600, per month would accrue ,pending the release of these monies, tied up by the pending SAD #9 litigation. 2. San Jose Mayor Mineta requested support of their request for a federal grant for Bicycle Path funding. If this project proceeds, formal Council action will be required. 3. City Manager advised that the joint exercise of powers agreement for creation of a regional criminal justice board has been established and authorization in signature of the Mayon. and City Clerk was required. Motion, Seconded and Carried: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Mayor Helgesson, and carried unanimously to authorize signature of the Mayor and City Clerk in matters related to the joint exercise of powers agreement, as related to the regional criminal board. 4. City Manager noted the new overhead flourescant lighting in the Council Chambers and .that, a reduction should be felt in the heat emitted by the previous floodlights. 5. The City Manager related that there was -some good news", _,e.,the City Clerk had advised him of the following pre -audit revenues and expendi- tures for the Fiscal Year, ending June 30, 1972. General Fund Revenues were $306,947 -or $32,162more than the projected $274,785. General Fund Expenditures were about,as budgeted,at $290,000; but,after work order transfers of salaries (over $30,000.) charged to applicable special funds, the net expenditures would be under $260,000. Thus�`he preliminary figures indicated that the General Fund Reserve, as of July 1, 1971 of $42,444, would be increased by 46,OOOplus - more than doubled - so that the -G neral rund Reserve on June 30, 1972 would be over $88,000. The City Manager noted that this $88,000 did not include the additional $20,000, loaned to the Land Acquisition 4und. RESOLUTIONS• 1. Resolution No. 670 (Revised) - requesting State Legislature to provide Th; paver for Community Colleges to share in cost of providing police, fire and other services. The City Attorney introduced, and read in L entirety, Resolution No. 670, a Resolution by the City Council of the 4a+ Town of Los Altos Hills ,petitioning the State Legislature to distribute the service costs of supporting a community college. -7- Notion, Seconded and Carried: Councilmen Grabowski moved, seconded by Miller, to adopt Resolution No. 670, carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Grabowski, Miller, and Mayor Helgesson, Noes: Councilmen Davey and Kubby. 2. Resolution No. 671 - authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with County for transfer of TOPICS allocation. The City Attorney introduced and read in entirety, Resolution No. 671, being a resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with the County of Santa Clara for transfer of TOPICS funds. Motion, Seconded and Carried: Councilmen Davey moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 671. ORDINANCES: Council eoncurred to defer consideration of the following ordinances to the July 24th meeting. 1. Ordinance No. 195 - First Reading - Adopting Budget for F.Y. 1972-73. 2. Ordinance No. 196 - First Reading - Setting Tax Rate for F.Y. 1972-73. 3. Ordinance No. 197 - First Reading - Setting Salaries for F.Y. 1972-73. WARRANTS: Motion, Seconded and Carried: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Mayor Helgesson and carried by unanimous roll call vote that the warrants,as presented,in the amount of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED NINETY- THREE DOLLARS AND THIRTY-EIGHT CENTS ($103,293.38) be approved,and the City Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN! None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Helgesson adjourned the meeting at 12:25 A.M. to next regular meeting, July 24, 1972,at 7:45 P.M.,at Town Hall. TJK:1k -8- Respectfully submitted, Ted J. Kluzek City Clerk Treasurer Town of Los Altos Hills