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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/1971CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HIILS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING February 1, 1971 REEL 33 - SIDE 2, TRACT 1 -- FOOTAGE 160 - 1390 REEL 33 - SIDE 1, TRACT 2 -- FOOTAGE 00 - 40 Mayor Walter A. Benson called the Regular 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 Corbett, Davey, Grabowski, Helgesson and Mayor Benson. PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Don Spencer SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: Immediately after convening, Mayor Benson adjourned the meeting to a Litigation Session to discuss pending zoning litigation with Mr. Robert Anderson, whom the Town retained as its legal counsel in the suit filed by the Confederacion de Is Raza Unida. The meeting was reconvened at 8:40 P.M. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Letter from Santa Clara County advised of Neary application to contract 143.29 acres with the County under the Williamson Act. Staff noted the County will hold a public hearing February 24, if anyone should be interested, since some of the land possibly crossed taxing districts in which Tosco residents participate. 2. County Superintendent of Schools announced their Spring Conference of community schools would be held February 26 and 27, 1971. 3. ABAG general assembly meets February 18, 1971. Mayor Benson will represent the Town. 4. Palo Alto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing February 3, 1971 to allow residents to express their attitudes as to what their impression of Palo Alto should be.in 2000 A.D., in order that their Commission could plan accordingly. 5. League of California Cities meets on February 11, 1971. 6. Staff noted FAA devised means of establishing a line of communication to allow follow-up on noise generated from specific flights. 7. Reminder of Solid Waste Symposium to be held March 5, 1971 in San Jose. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: SAHAKIAN, V. R. (V-348-70) Request for reduction of aide setback from 30' to 15', Lot 526, Tract 53659. Staff noted that after much study that the Planning Commission, at their January 25th meeting, recommended that this Variance request be granted. `9 SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: Sahakian, V. R. (V-348-70) Cont'd.: Council discussion ensued with Floor Participation from Commissioner Spencer, Mr. A. M. Laws, 11210 Hooper Lane and Mr. Larry Dawson, 13835 Page Mill Road. IDTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett and carried unanimously that the Variance request of V. R. Sahakian (V-348-70) allowing the southerly side setback be reduced from 30' to 15' for construction of a new residence. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: PRESENTATION OF REPORT FROM FISCAL MASTER PLAN COMMISSION. Mayor Benson introduced Mr. James G. Gable, Chairman of the Fiscal Nester Plan Commission, who in turn introduced the other members of the Commission: Mr. Daniel Alexander, Branch Manager of Pacific Gas and Electric Co.; Dr. Aaron Director, Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Law School; Mr. Frederick K. Duhring, Manager of the Wells Fargo Bank in Los Altos; and Mr. William C. Rahn, Senior Design Engineer with Lockheed Missile and Space Co. Mr. Gable reviewed the COmmission's charge which was to analyze fiscal matters for the past decade in order to objectively forecast revenues and expenditures for the next decade; and to recommend to the Council relative to the services being provided and the financial alternatives in support of these services, the Town's current budgetary procedures and the administrative structure at Town Hall. The study was conducted on the following premises: 1. Current 25C tax rate will remain constant, 401 2. Current methodology of County and State revenue allocations will not be changed, 3. Town will not expand geographically, and 4. Current services will be maintained at a constant level and rate. Council discussion lauded the efforts of this Commission and the excellence displayed in compilation of the data presented. Council concurred that their in-depth review would require additional time, but noted the report will serve as an effective guide- line in policy determinations in the years to come. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously that the report of the Long Range Fiscal Master Plan Commission be accepted with thanks for their good work. 46 Staff noted the report is on file at the Town Hall. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4: RHUS RIDGE RANCHOS (357-69) Final Map, 9 lots, Tract #4169. Staff noted the Final Map has been reviewed and that all requirements fulfilled with the exception of the bank which has not yet completed their processing of the loan to guarantee the improvements. Staff recommended approval subject to confirmation from the bank. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett and carried unanimously that the Rhus Ridge Final Map (357-69) for 9 lots, Tract #4169, be approved contingent upon the bank's confirmation to guarantee improvements. 6'A UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1 AND 2: ( REVIEW "CASH FLOW' REPORT ON SEWER FUNDS AND CONSIDER CONTRACT ADDENDUM ALLOCATING `, COSTS FOR OUR SHARE OF THE TRI -CITY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT. Council concurred that these items be combined for discussion purposes. Staff presented an addendum to our sewer contract with Palo Alto noting it indicated a substantial increase to the estimate presented at the last meeting. This increase resulted from a 25% surcharge clause in the contract. Council discussion noted that at the time the original contract was accepted that the surcharge was reluctantly negotiated downward from the substantially higher percentage initially proposed by Palo Alto. Councilman Corbett and the City Manager were asked to meet with Palo Alto in hopes the 25% surcharge could be further reduced and, therefore, further discussion was continued to the next meeting. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: PRESENTATION OF THE SIR MONTHS EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE REPORT. Staff presented and reviewed the revenues for the first one-half of Fiscal Year 1970-71. Review of the expenditure report was continued to the next meeting. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4: DISCUSSION ON A MDRATORIU14 ON SUBDIVISIONS. Staff noted that during the discussion of the Matadero Oaks Subdivision at the last Council meeting, it was requested that this item be placed on the agenda. Council discussion with Floor Participation from Mrs. Lois Hogle, 2000 Page Mill Road, noted the intent of the proposed moratorium on further subdivisions would be to allow time to determine the direction the Town wishes to proceed and allow all avenues for the preservation of open space to be explored and possibly implemented. This entailed consideration of the pros and cons of temporary open space through participation under the Williamson Act, feasibility of outright purchase of open space by the Town or through donations; possible participation through a regional park purchase concept; and/or tightening up of the current slope density requirements. Since the Planning Commission has nearly completed their recommended revision of Ordinance No. 69 (Subdivision Ordinance), Staff recommended, with Council's concur- rence, that pending its receipt by the Council further discussion be postponed. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5: DISCUSSION OF LETTER FROM DAVID JANSSON. Staff responded to several questions broached by Mr. Jansson in his letter dated January 25, 1971, regarding the status of Central Drive. Floor Participation included Mr. David Jausson, 27440 Sherlock Road; Mrs. Boissevain, 27181 Sherlock Road; Mrs. Mary Steers, 11641 Buena Vista Drive; Mr. Harry Buswell, 501 Cherry Avenue, Palo Alto; Dr. Kay Bewley and Mrs. Florence Pave. UNSCHEDULED ITE14 NO. 6: CONTRACT FOR SOUTH BAY DISCHARGERS STUDY. Staff reported that the contract for participation in the study of Alternate Solutions for Ultimate Disposition of South San Francisco Bay Waste Water had been received. 44W Council discussion noted that previous Council action had already allocated $1,321 for this purpose in this year's budget. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and carriedty unanimous roll call vote that the contract be accepted and executed. -3- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 7: t REVIEW PLANS OF FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR ADOBE CREEK BETWEEN TEPA WAY AND FOOTHILL s COLLEGE. Staff reported that the Flood Control District was proposing a concrete lined channel for the entire distance from Tepa [day to E1 Monte Avenue. Councilman Helgesson noted the limitations due to proximity of resident structures as well as the steepness of the slopes in this area along Adobe Creek, and therefore, the Flood Control District may be unable to arrive at any other solution than a concrete lined channel. Council concurred that discussion be continued to the next meeting to allow Councilman Helgesson (Council representative to the Flood Control District) to further investigate with the District alternate solutions for flood prevention. STAFF REPORTS: 1. Staff advised that due to the change in the legal holiday (Washington's Birthday) to February 15th, that the next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 1971. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: 1. Mr. H. D. Foster, 26870 Taaffe Road read a letter outlining his problems in regard to adequate sewage facilities, which were guaranteed when he purchased his lot in 1968. Three weeks after they moved into his new home in 1969, a temporary septic tank was installed by the developer and it now is over -flowing and he still has not been assured when a sewer connection .ill be provided by the subdivider. Council requested Staff review this problem as well as other unfinished matters pertaining to this subdivision (Rosehill Estates 91) and provide a recommendation at the next meeting. 2. Mrs. Georgia, 12800 Is Cresta, requested that Town enforce zoning regulations pertaining to antenna violations near her residence and suggested ordinances prescribe the number of antennae that may be erected. Council requested Staff to investigate the alleged violations and Mayor Benson agreed to visit the site with the City Manager. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 614 - Tax Reforms. City Attorney introduced and read 1n its entirety Resolution No. 614, A Resolution Of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills Memorializing the California Legislature to Provide Meaningful Tax Relief for the Homeowner by Enacting Legislation for Tax Reform Which Embodies a Balanced Revenue Program to Meet the Ongoing Needs of Cities. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Corbett moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously by roll call vote that Resolution No. 614 be adopted as read. ORDINANCES: Ordinance No. 179 - (First Reading) - Establishing Requirements for Keeping of Horses. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 179, A Comprehensive Ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills Establishing Requirements for the Keeping of Horses: -4- ORDINANCES: Ordinance No. 179 Cont'd 40 Prescribing Regulations for Animal Maintenance, Corrals, Pastures, etc., and for the General Maintenance and Operation of Private and Commercial and Riding Stables within the Limits of the Town of Los Altos Hills. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried by unanimous roll call vote that further reading of Ordinance No. 179 be waived. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett and carried by unanimous roll call vote, that the warrants as presented in the amount of SEVENTEEN THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE DOLLARS and Sixty -Five Cents ($17,591.65) be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. ADJOURNMENT: At 11:50 P.M., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to LITIGATION SESSION and reconvened the meeting at 12:10 A.M. solely for the purpose of adjournment to: NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, February 16, 1971, at 7:45 P.M. at Town Hall. (Next Regular Meeting Monday February 15th falls on Legal Holiday) f, Respectfully submitted, TED .ELUZEK City Clerk Town of Los Altos Hills TJK:jm 2/1/71