HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/24/1972CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
Vftr MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
October 24, 1972
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Mayor Leslie Helgesson called the regular meeting of the City Council
of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7s50 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, with the
following members answering roll calls Presents Councilmen Davey,
Grabowski, Kubby, Miller and Mayor Helgesson.
PLANNING COMMISSIONER REPRESENTATIVE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES+ October 2, 1472
Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Miller and carried unanimwsly
that the minutes of October 2, 1972 be approved with the following
corrections:
Page 3, Scheduled Item No. 1, Paragraph 5, last sentence
Inserts forming a °Tcwnwide° assessment . . .
Page 8, Scheduled Item No. 2, Inserts
Councilman Grabowski stated the urgency of this study in order to
eliminate the demoralizing effect on the staff resulting from the
continuing delay of the salary tdinance.
Page 7, Ordinance No. 199, Paragraph 1, last sentence
Changes ^precedence° to °precedent"
COMMUNICATIONS'
I. Mrs. L. Hogle commended the Santa Clara County Sheriff+s patrol in
Los Altos Hills.
2. Mrs. B. Adams requested publicity on the low-cost, county operated
public spay and neuter clinic for pets and stated that full infor-
mation could be obtained by calling San Jose, 286-301G.
3. Mr. J. Lynch sent Notices re' Dawson vs. Town of Los Altos Hills su:
4. Baxter, McDonald and Company requested they be allowed to make their
presentation/report at the November 6th Council meeting.
General discussion ensued. Councilmen Grabowski requested clarifi-
cation of the initial contract which, as written, allows for extra
payment if the study goes beyond the intended completion date. The
City Attorney stated that this should be clarified but didn+t feel
Baxter, McDonald Company would have an additional fee, since the
Town did not request the extension.
COMMUNICATIONS (Cont.)
It was suggested that Baxter, McDonald send copies of their cempletee
study to the Council in time for review before the next meeting.
Councilman Kubby suggested a special meeting be scheduled for this
study, however, Mayor Helgesson felt this item could be handled at
e regular meeting. Councilman Grabowski felt that both the report
and the budget would take a great deal of time. Council concurred
to agenda this item for the November 6th Council meeting and if It
appears to be lengthy, then a special meeting would be called.
Mayor Helgesson stated that since the Management Consultant0s report
was not in, then there was no reason for holding the Personnel
Session which was scheduled later on In the agenda.
5. Staff read a letter from Mr. R. Poole and J. Dochnahl which 1s
presented here in its entirety.
October 24, 1972
To the Mayor and Town Council
Los Altos Hills Town Hall
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
We request that this letter be read aloud in its entirety, and
appear in its entirety in the written minutes.
Because the Tcwn Council majority refused to respond to the wishes
of the citizens of Los Altos Hills regarding sewer policies, towns-
people have been forced to take the question to the voters through
the time-consuming and difficult Initiative Petition procedure.
Under this procedure 15% of those registered voters who voted in
the last election {approximately 450 people} must have signed the
petition to make it valid. In spite of nearly constant rain, 1500
signatures were obtained In only two weeks.
We submit these to you tonight knowing that this time the voice of
the people cannot be Ignored. After the necessary procedures are
completed, we expect the Council to adopt this ordinance as presente.
Once adopted, 1t cannot be amended or repealed except by a vote of
the people, as stated in the Municipal Code.
Signed
I /s/ Robert W. Poole
Robert W. Poole
/s/ Joseph W. Dochnahl
Joseph W. Dochnahl
Co-Chairmens CURE
{Citizens United for Rural Environment)
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COMMUNICATIONS {Gent.}
At this time the Initiative Petition, comprised of 66 petitions with
% attached affidavits, duly notarized of persons circulating the
Initiative Petition, was submitted. The City Clerk stated that the
record would show this Initiative Petition was filed with the Tcwn
at 8$00 A.M. on October 24, 1472.
6. The League of California Cities sent a copy of their 'Cable TV
Rep9rt and Suggested Ordinances*-
?. ABAG announced their next meeting% Friday, November 10, 1972.
8. Staff reviewed the numerous cammunications which were for or
against various ballot propositions.
Mayor Helgessan noted that there ware three resolutions placed on this
evening0s agenda which are appearing before the City Council for the
first time and stated he felt Council shouldnOt vote on these resolution
since they were just presented to them. Councilman Davey stated these
three resolutions were placed on the agenda on the request of three
Councilmen and felt each Councilman was familiar with these items.
Councilman Grabowski was disturbed by the procedures of placing these
resolutions Gn the agenda and felt these items are out of order to come
before the Council at this time and should be eliminated from the
agenda. Councilman Kubby felt Councilman Grabowski was in error.
Councilman Miller felt the agenda should be adhered to and items should
be discussed as they are aganded and felt the Council should begin
reviewing Scheduled Item No. I. Council discussion ensued with dis-
agreements expressed by Councilmen as to the procedure for placing
resolutions on the agenda and whose authority it was to direct the
City Attorney to prepare these resolutions.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Kubby moved, seconded by
Davey that the decision of the Mayor to remove the resolutions from the
agenda not be sustained, and that the resolutions remain on the alenda
as shown, carried by the following roll call voter Ayes$ Councilman
Davey, Kubby, Miller Noes$ Councilman Grabowski, Mayor Helgesson.
SCHEDULED ITEM N0. 1:
APPEW-MM PLANNINGCOMMISSIONOS DENIAL OF VARIANCE IN SIDEYARD SET-
BACK FOR TENNIS COURT% 25698 ELENA ROAD, APPLICANT$ H. SLAKES
iContinued from last meeting)
This item was continued from the last Council meeting to give the
Planning Commission time to review the application to determine its
environmental impact. The Planning Commission unanimously agreed that
the granting of this variance would have a trivial impact upon the
community.
Mr. Stokes, speaking from the floor on his own behalf, pointed out that
he was not encroaching on anyones right, just an unuseable easement.
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SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1 (Cont.}
Councilman Davey stated that this variance presented most unusual
�- circumstances and for this reason voted 1n favor to override the
Planning Commission0s decision. Councilman Miller felt that Mr. Stokes
had been a victim of backlash on the part of the Commission but felt
that the thinking has been changed but the rules hadnOt changed and
that Mr. StokesA had been unfairly caught. Councilman Miller further
stated she Was swayed by the fact that the applicant didn+t have just
the approval of his immediate neighbors but also obtained approval of
all nearby neighbors.
Commissioner McReynolds stated in rebuttal of the "backlash° comment,
that this was totally inaccurate and that the Commission as a body felt
that the ordinance as it relates to tennis courts should be strengthened
and go the other way for tennis court variances. Commissioner McReynolds
then spoke on the methods used by the Commission in making their
decision. Commissioner Mueller pointed out the problem with the fill
and fence on this variance request.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by
Davey to override the Planning Commission+s denial of a Variance
(V-368-72) for H. Stokes to allow a 259 reduction in sideyard setback
for a tennis court at 25670 Elena Road% conditional upon landscaping,
no lights and 50 setback of easement lines% and that the Environmental
Impact is trivial carried by the following roll call voter Ayes:
Councilman Davey, Grabowski, Kubby, Miller Noes: Mayor Helgesson.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO* 2:
AFPMAL (BSA -86-72) FOR LOT 021 TRACT NO. 20934 LOCATED
ON LA CRESTA DRIVE OPPOSITE CARILLO LANE. APPLICANT: WM. H. WOLFF
Staff reviewed this item which was continued from the last Council
meeting to permit the Planning Commission to review the Environoantal
Impact. The Planning Commission, at their October 10th meeting,
concurred that the Environmental Impact of grantang this application
would be trivial.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, secondea by
Miller and carried unanimously that the request for Building Site
Approval (BSA -86-721 for Lot •2, Tract 02093, located on La Cresta
Drive opposite Carillo Lane be approved in accordance with the Check-
list dated October 10, 1972 and that the Environmental Impact of this
Building Site Approval was trivial.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3:
VARIANCE -378-721- TO REDUCE REAR YARD SETBACK FROM 309 TO 20"
ON LOT •21 TRACT 02093, LOCATED ON LA CRESTA DRIVE OPPOSITE CARILLO
LANE. APPLICANT: NORMAN R. BERGRUN.
Staff reviewed this variance request stating that the Planning
Commission, at their meeting October 10th, recommended that this
variance be granted and that the Environmental Impact for this request
is trivial.
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SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3 {Cont.}
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by
i► Miller and carried unanimously that the variance request of Norman R.
Sorgun CV -378-72} to reduce rear yard setback from 30' to 209 on Lot
02, Tract 02093, located on La Cresta Drive opposite Carillo Lane be
approved in accordance with the Checklist dated October 10, 1972 and
that the Environmental Impact of this variance request was trivial.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4:
N AL {BSA -87-72} FOR LOT 04, TRACT +2043 LOCATED ON
LA LOMA DRIVE BETWEEN OSBORN PRICE, 25174 LA LOMA AND DR. LEONARD RUSH%
25204 LA LOMA. APPLICANT: WM. T. POWELL
The Planning Commission, at their meeting October 10th, recommended the
approval of this application and determined that its Environmental
Impact is trivial.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by
Miller and carried unanimously that the Building Site Approval {BSA -87-
72} for Lot 04, Tract ••2043, located at La Loma Drive between Osborn
Price, 25174 La Loma and Dr. Leonard Rush, 25209 Le Loma be approved
In accordance with the Checklist dated October 10, 1972 and that the
Environmental Impact of this Building Site Approval is trivial.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1:
R NA ON OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS
Staff reviewed and requested approval of a list dated October 20, 1972
and supplemented October 24, 1972 for many applications for building,
electrical, plumbing, site development, etc., which had been received
at Town Hall since October 3, 1972 in accordance with Ordinance No. 199
adopted by the Council at their last meeting. Staff has determined the
impact to be trivial and recommended approval.
Councilman Grabowski felt that although cumbersome, these permits should
go to the Planning Commission for review and report and ceferred to the
°Guidelines to Determine Degree of Environmental Impact°, Item No. 4 --
Visual Affects. The City Attorney stated that routine applications/
permits could be handled expeditiously bytthe Council and it was not a
requirement of either the Supreme Court or otherwise that these
applications/permits be reviewed by the Planning Commission but added
if the Council felt this should be done then it was permissible.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by
Miller and carried unanimously to approve the list of applications/
permits dated October 20, 1972 and October 24, 1972 submitted to the
Town Hall and that the Environmental Impact of these applications/
permits is trivial.
RECESS: 9:25 P.M.
RECONVENE: 9:35 P.M.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2:
N RA N ONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY ON ADOBE CREEK CHANNEL
BY-PASS
Staff reviewed the Environmental Impact Study which has been made by the
Santa Clara County Flood Control and Water District. The Council has
been asked to review it and send their comments to the District. The
Planning Commission at their October 10th meeting, concurred to recommenc
to the Council the following comments in regard to the Envlronmeatal
Impact Study: "The Study is sketchy and incomplete and the Commission
would like to see detailed landscaping and restoration plans of the
affected area, as well as the design of the culvert inlet and outlet
to determine its aesthetic effect°.
Both Mayor Helgesson and Councilman Davey agreed with the comments
submitted by the Planning Commission. General discussion ensued with
floor participation by Dr. M. Evans who stated the State Department of
Natural Resources had published guidelines on Environmental Impact.
Mr. Getz, asked if it was possible to obtain information from the Town
on the Adobe Creek Channel By -Pass.
Council concurred to request the District+s plans for: rehabilitation
of the line --reseeding, and appropriate ground covering; landscaplrg
of any disruptions to the land at the entrance and exit of the pipe-
line; and, en agreement with the property owners for compensation of
any trees removed.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM N0. 3:
ACTION ON REORGANIZATION OF TOWN+S COMMITTEES
This action was continued from the September 19th meeting to allow
additional study and input. Councilman Grabowski felt it was wise to
defer action an this item pending results of the Management Consultant+s
study as the study may have some impact on the Council0s considerations
or perhaps some changes may be necessary as a result of this study.
Councilman Miller suggested that the City Manager contact each Chair-
man of the existing committees to obtain the number of committeemen
the Chairman felt was needed for their respective committee. Council
concurred. This item was deferred to the next Council meeting.
November 6, 1972.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4:
REQUEST A ONE Y AR EXTENSION TO FILE FINAL MAP FOR H.N. REISER
(380-71} APPROVED JUNE 7, 1971
This Tentative Map was approved by the Council 1n June of 1971 and
expires December 1972; therefore, the applicant 1s requesting a one
year extension to file his final map. This is a four lot subdivision
on Central Drive. Staff recommended that a one year extension be
granted and stated there was no Environmental Impact.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman ,rabowski moved, seconded by
Davey and carried unanimously that the request for a one year extension
to December 7, 1973 for filing final map for H.N. Reiser (380-71), be
approved and that there is no Environmental Impact.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5:
DI U ON ON AB I HING A TOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Staff reviewed correspondence received from Mrs. F. Fava which requested
the Council to take positive action at this meeting to establish a
Los Altos Hills Historical Society. However, Mrs. Fava, in a letter
dated October 14, 1472, asked the Town to disregard her earlier request
and dust asked for the °Council+s blessings° toward the formation of a
historical society.
General discussion ensued at which time the Council extended their
appreciation for Mrs. Fava+s efforts. Speaking from the floor, Mrs. F.
Fava expressed her ideas and feelings regarding the establishment of
a historical society and her reasons for believing this society should
not be part of the governing body of the Town.
Council concurred to extend to Mrs. Fava their °blessings° in her
endeavor of -forming a Los Altos Historical Society.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 69
SET DATE F6W-r-VU3=HEARING TO CONSIDER EXTENSION OF ORDINANCE
NO. 198-A {EXPIRING NOVEMBER 14, 19721n SLOPE DENSITY
The last extension of this new slope density formula was extended to
November 14, 1972. The Planning Commission has set for Public Hearing
the revised Zoning Ordinance for Monday, November 13. Staff recommended
a 90 -day extension {Interim Ordinance No. 2011 to permit the adoption
of the Zoning Ordinance, so that the Town does not have a gap in their
%r density requirements. Council concurred to set the date for a Public
Hearing to consider extension of Ordinance No. 198-A for November 6,
1972.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 71
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON "ANNUAL ARRANGEMENT'
Each city is being asked to make recommendations to the P.P.C. on the
°Annual Arrangement" as proposed by the Housing and Urban Development.
Mayor Helgesson reported that only Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos
Hills and Palo Alto attended the recent meeting regarding the Annual
Arrangement and with this lack of interest there is no unanimity anong
the 15 cites within the County. Councilman Davey felt that the trend 1s
for block grants from HUD in the form of revenue sharing for regional
body to carry out the program. Council concurred that the P.P.C. shoulo
be informed that the City Council is unable to comment on the Annual
Arrangement at this time.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 81
DISCUSSION ON POSSIBLE CHANGES IN THE TOWN+S FIREARMS ORDINANCE TO
CONSIDER PROHIBITING DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS WITHIN THE TOWNOS LIMITS
Staff contacted neighboring cities regarding their ordinances controllir
the discharge of firearms and summarized the input of 12 cities which
had replied. It was the consensus that most cities prohibit the
discharge of firearms by the public. Monte Sereno and Los Gatos still
have an ordinance similar to Los Altos Hills - you must have a valid
hunting license.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 8 {Cont.}
Councilman Miller felt that the ordinance should read --no hunting allower
i/ in Los Altos Hills. Councilman Grabowski wanted to make a recommend-
ation but asked that this item be deferred for two weeks so he could
obtain needed material for his recommendation. He also stated his
concern that the Town not create an ordinance prohibiting firearms for
target practice. Council concurred that Councilman Miller and
Grabowski were to work with the City Attorney on amending this
ordinance in accordance with the NRA requirements and this item was
to be deferred to the November 20th Council meeting.
Floor participation by:
1.
Mr.
G.
Smith wants a rational approach to the firearm ordinance.
2.
Mr.
A.
Laws favored a firearms ordinance.
3.
Mr.
B.
Hall favored ordinance but wanted firing ranges, etc.
4.
Mr.
L.
Dawson spoke regarding noise problems and lack of privacy
of
quiet rural environment.
S.
Mrs.
Schick favored a stronger firearms ordinance.
6.
Mr.
R.
Staffer favored ordinance.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 91
CONSIDER CHANGING THE DAY FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO THE FIRST AND
THIRD WEDNESDAYS
Councilman Grabowski has requested the CouncilOs consideration to change
the regular meeting day of the City Council from the first and third
Mondays to the first and third Wednesdays of each month. General
discussion ensued. Courilman Grabowski stated a further reason for
changing from Monday was that the School Board meets on Monday evenings
and the Council may be advised to attend these meetings at some time.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by
Davey and carried unanimously that the City Council would meet on the
first and third Wednesdays of each month and an Ordinance was to be
prepared to reflect this change of meeting night.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 10:
DISCUSSION OF QUARTERLY TOWN NEWSLETTER
This item was requested by Councilman Kubby to be agended at thin
meeting for discussion. Councilman Kubby proposed that the City Council
advise the Town0s citizens by mail of current matters affecting the
Town. These current matters would be submitted to a committee composed
of the Deputy Mayor and City Manager. Mayor Helgesson felt he should
also have the right of editori•.l comment.
Councilman Davey emphasized the intent of the newsletter as a vehicle
of factual communication with all citizens of the Town.
Floor participation by:
1. Mr. A. Laws did not favor the newsletter and felt this idea was
slap to the news media which gives the Town a great deal of
publicity. Mr. Laws also felt this to be an expensive venture.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 10 {Cont.}
2- Mrs. Carico suggested that the Council minutes be sent to the
cit ens instead of a newsletter.
3. Mr. R. Cheney agreed that there should be some type of news sent
to the public but questioned the cost of preparation, postage,
printing, additional staff--did expense outweigh value.
4. Mrs. Schick favored using the Council minutes since these minutes
were complete and factual. She suggested that Interested citizens
could subscribe for the mailing at $10/yr. which would help defer
the cost involved In taking the minutes.
S. Mr. L. Dawson suggested running a column in the advertising section
of the Town Crier.
6. Mrs. M. Gallo concurred with Mr. Laws and offered the Los Altos
Hills Association Newsletter as a vehicle the Council could use.
7. Mrs. Spencer noted that since only the City Manager and one Council
member would be determining content of newsletter Mere would be a
great deal of question 1n her mind as to the results.
Councilman Grabowski felt that this was a vague proposal and stated
various reasons against this newsletter concept and objected to direct
mailing, but noted It was worthy of mre consideration. Councilman
Miller felt this was a good idea but was concerned about what was going
to go into this newsletter.
MOTION♦ SECONDED$ Councilman Kubby moved, seconded by Davey to have an
initial mailing of a newsletter from the Council directly mailed to the
4 citizens of the Town% that each Councilman submit matters to a committ-
ee composed of the Mayor. Deputy Mayor and City Manager as to what they
would like to have submitted In the newsletter submitted for that week
and if the Mayor and Deputy Mayor disagree to what is included or
excluded, it 1s to be presented to the Council for Council concurrence
for Inclusion or exclusion; if no disagreement, matter would be mailed
within two weeks from this meeting {October 24, 1972} FAILED by the
follodtng roll call vote: Ayess Councilmen Davey, Kubby Noes$
Councilman Grabowski, Miller, Mayor Helgesson.
General discussion ensued regarding the procurement of an up-to-date
mailing list, how to obtain such a list, and the typing of mailing
labels from this list.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Miller moved, seconded by
Grabowski and carried by unanimous roll call vote that the Staff secure
an up-to-date mailing list of the residences of the Town, as soon as
possible, as the Town workload permits.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 11:
R TO BE FOLLOWED IN SETTING UP AGENDAS AND ITEMS TO BE AGENDED
FOR 'NEXT MEETING"
Council concurred to defer this item until receipt of the Management
c Consultant+s report.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 12:
AFF REPORTS --
�r 1.
0Ee2 HHouse Request: Mrs. F. Fava 1s requesting permission to set
up a a si play Town Hall from January 27 to February 4, 1973, and
to have a special Open House the day of the 27th to celebrate the
Towii+s 17th birthday.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Miller moved, seconded by
Grabowski and carried unanimously to approve the request of Mrs. F. Fava
to set up a display from January 27 to February 4, 1973 and to have a
special open house on January 27th to celebrate the Town0s birthday and
that the Town would pay the incidental costs incurred by this open
house.
2. Request Population Estimates The City Council unanimously authorizes
the City Manager to execute a contract with the State Department
of Finance, requesting a population estimate In time for February
certification.
3. First Quarter Financial Rpm;
The City Clerk summarized the
First uarter nanc a eport noting the economy was on the up-
trend and was apparent in the added revenue received by the Tcwn.
The City Clerk felt that the Town was well within the projected
budget expenditures.
Due to the lateness of tie hour, Council concurred to delay the
Litigation Session and discuss the following items on the agenda out
of order.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR:
1. Mrs. M. Muncie spoke on her personal observations of the Town,
praised Councilman Kubby+s work as a Councilman and stated she
favored the newsletter.
2. Mrs. Spencer asked the new councilmen how they could explain the
fact that if they ran on a platform of majority rule why then first
work for the small majority and stated it would be interesting to
compare the platforms of the new councilmen with their actions.
3. Mrs. M. Saviano felt that the Council should not have the vthird
degree° and commented on the sewer district voting.
4. Mrs. J. Carico commented on the legality of the sewer policy.
S. Mr. L. Dawson challenged the Los Altos Hills Associatimn+s question-
naire noting this questionnaire phrased the questions in a specific
'i&ay as to get a certain answer.
6. Mrs. Schick commented on the sewer policy questionnaire, said it
could not have been misconstrued.
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RESOLUTIONS:
I. Resolution No. 685, a Resolution supporting Proposition 20 (Coast -
1:" line Preservation}.
The City Attorney introduced and read in entirety RESOLUTION NO. 685,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
SUPPORTING THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL ZONE CONSERVATION ACTION OF 1972.
Speaking from the floor, Mrs. M. Gallo asked how the Town voted at the
League of California Cities. Council replied that it was the Council+s
majority vote to support Proposition 20. Councilman Grabowski spoke
on the outcome of the voting at the League of California Cities meeting.
Mr. A. Laws felt this was a lesson in futility and didn�t feel that the
Council had any business endorsing any propositions. Mayor Helgesson
was in agreement -with Mr. Laws. Councilman Davey felt it was an
Important factor for the Town to vote on this proposition especially
since the League Board approved this proposition.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by
Kubby that Resolution No. 685 be adopted as read carried by the
following roll call votes Ayes: Councilman Davey, Grabowski, Kubby
and Miller Noes: Mayor Helgesson.
Mayor Helgesson stated he voted no as he was in disagreement with the
way this item was placed on the agenda.
2. Resolution No. 6861 a Resolution supporting Measure R {Mid -Peninsula
Regional Park and Open Space}.
The City Attorney introduced and read in entirety RESOLUTION NO. 686,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MID -PENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT,
Mayor Helgesson again stated he would vote no on this resolution since
he felt it was improperly placed on the agenda. Councilman Grabowski
felt the concept of this plan was not well defined and he was in
disagreement with the additional 4.10 tax resulting, and also it was
discriminatory. Councilman Davey replied to Councilman Grabowski+s
statement of the additional tax.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seccnded by
Miller that Resolution No. 686 be adopted as read carried by the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilman Davey, Kubby and Miller
Noes: Councilman Grabowski, Mayor Helgesson.
3. ResolutionnNo. 687, a Resolution supporting 58107 {Preservation
of Scenic and Wild Rivers.
The City Attorney introduced and read in entirety RESOLUTION NO. 687,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 107 RELATING TO SCENIC AND WILD RIVERS.
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RESOLUTIONS {Cont.}
Mayor Helgesson stated his opposition to the procedure %used in having
this item placed on the agenda. Councilman Davey objected to this
saying the proper procedure was followed. General discussion ensued
regarding the proper procedure of placing items on the agenda.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by
Miller that Resolution No. 687 be adopted as read carried by the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilman Davey, Grabowski, Kubby
and Miller Noes: Mayor Helgesson.
ORDINANCES:
I. Ordinance No. 200, First Reading, Changing the City Council+s
meeting nights to the first and third Wednesday of each month.
The City Attorney introduced and read the title of Ordinance No. 200,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS
OF THE LOS ALTOS HILLS+ MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COUNCIL MEETINGS.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by
Miller and carried by unanimous roll call vote to waive further
reading.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 13:
GA ION
SESSION
Council adjourned to Litigation Session at 12:40 A.M.
RECONVENE: 1:30 A.M.
WARRANTS:
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by
Grabowski and carried by unanimous roll call vote that the warrants
as presented in the amount of SIX THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE
DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-FOUR CENTS {06,431.74} be approved and the City
Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants.
OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Helgesson adjourned the meeting at 1:32 A.M. to next regular
meeting, November 6, 1972 at 7:45 P.M. at Town Hall.
Respectfully
s-pbmitt
.
luzek
City Clerk Treasu er
jd
Town of Los Altos Hills
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