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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/03/19714W CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING May 3, 1971 REEL 36 SIDE 1, TRACK 1 FOOTAGE 00 -End SIDE 2, TRACK 1 FOOTAGE 00-108 Mayor Walter A. Benson called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Tom of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:46 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, with the following mem- bers answering roll call: Present: Councilmen Corbett, Lavey, Helgesson, Grabowski, and Mayor Benson, Absent: None. PLANNING CO[MIISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Lachenbruch APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of March 29, 1971, April 5, 1971, and April 19, 1971 were not yet available for approval. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. ABAG announced that nominations for Vice President of the Association r were being accepted until 4 P. M. May 21st. �r 2. Letter from Attorney Robert Anderson advised of Judge Weigel's d-cision to deny the Town's request that the suit filed by the Confederation be dismissed. 3. Copy of tetter from Town Planner George Mader to Commissioner Perkins regarding the Stanford Land Use Plan was distributed. 4. Planning Policy Committee requested members respond with their comments relative to adoption of the proposed County Joint Housing Element by May 19, 1971- Mayor Benson noted that the Planning Commission will hold a special meeting May 12, 1971 for discussion of the Housing Element and provide recommendations to the Council for their consideration on May 17, 1971 5. Memo from Dr. Marjorie Evans updated the Council regarding her con- tinued efforts in aircraft noise abatement. 6. Palo Alto advised their Planning Commission would hear a presentation May 5, 1971 re: Stanford Land Use Plans. 7• Mr. Fritschle presented a summation of proposed guidelines for the MMCP area. 8. Letter from Jess Unruh, Leonard Firestone and Holmes Tuttle urging Council support of revenue sharing. Council concurred and requested that 4 the sample resolution attached be prepared for adoption. V -2- SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: DARLING, MALCOLM L. (HSA -63-71) Request for building site approval of 1 lot, 1.123+ acre gross, located between Chapin and Burke Lane, off Burke. Engr. Sandis & Assoc. Staff noted that this lot was a lot of record at the time of in- corporation of the Town and therefore the Planning Commission had recommended granting building site approval. The Check. List was reviewed and conditional exceptions were noted that allowed this lot to be less than the one acre minimum, that the right of way width of Darling Road be 30' (instead of 401) and that it be paved to a 14' width instead of 16-. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously that the request of Malcolm L. Darling for Building Site Approval (BSA 63-71) for one lot be approved in accordance with the Check List dated April 26, 1971. SCHEDULED ITEM N0. 2: RIW,GERTRUDE D. M. (378-71) Lot line change; located between Central and Buena Vista Drives. Engr. J. W. Riley. Staff reported that the applicant wished to transfer 0.258 acres of land from one parcel to an adjoining 1.090 acre par,;el, both of which are owned by Mrs. Hinton. Mr. Fritschle noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval of this lot line change and reviewed the Check List. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously that the request of Gertrude D. M. Hinton for a lot line change to transfer .258 acres from one parcel to another be approved in accordance with the Check List dated April 26, 1991, UNSCHF..DUI.ED ITEM N0. 8 REQUEST FOR PERMLSSION TO FILE A PARCEL MAP - GERTRUDE HINTON. Staff noted that the applicant requested permission to file a Parcel Map for the above mentioned lot line change transferring .258 acre to an adjacent parcel presently containing 1.090 acres. Council concurred. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously that the request of Gertrude D. M. Hinton to file a Parcel Map for a lot line change transferring .258 acres to an adjoining parcel be approved. V -2- N L UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: CONSIDER METHODS OF RAISING FUNDS TO MEET OBLIGATIONS TO PALO ALTO FOR SEWER CAPACITY AND TRI -CITY TREATMENT PLANT. Staff reviewed this item which had been agended several times and had been continued from the April 19, 1971 meeting. Council discussion evolved around a memorandum from the Town Engineer dated April 29, 1971 relative to the total units of capacity in the Palo Alto Sewer Basin. The discussion noted that in addition to 522 units that have already paid for Palo Alto Capacity (comprised of SAD #3 and 5 and hookups to the James T. Gardner line), there are an additional 1224 assessable units. This figure was obtained from existing lots, potential lots (under current sloe density) in subdivideable parcels, School District Land (50 acres = 38 units, based upon 1 unit per 1.3 acre), Utility Company lands (1 unit per maintenance building), and Fremont Hills Country Club (20 units). In addition, discussion noted that the Gardner Bullis Line, although currently connected to Los Altos by a pump system is properly in the Palo Alto Basin, and will eventually switch over to the Palo Alto system. The question areas as to whether re- sidents in this area who if hooked up today and would thus have to pay Los Altos capacity should be assessed for Palo Alto Capacity. Council concurred that these residents should be assessed for Palo Alto Capacity and if they later should find they are hooked into the Los Altos system, that the Town would allow credit for capacity already assessed. The 35 connections in this area that connected to the Los Altos system prior to Los Altos charging capacity fees and thus have not paid for rights in either system would be required to pay, when and if the line is switched over to the Palo Alto system. The Cour •il concurred that the 48 sub -standard parcels in the Altadena-Lowell Kingsley area not be essesaed at this time. Since these lots currently are being accumulated under one ownership and could eventually create 5 legal building sites, it was determined capacity should be charged at a future date. Floor participation was heard from Mr. Richard E. Morton, 12570 Pcble Ladera Road; Mrs. Diane Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Ct; Mrs, Irma Goldsmith, 27330 Elena Road; Mrs. E. L. Ginzton, 28014 Natoma Road; and Mrs. Gertrude Hinton 11571 Buena Vista. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Corbett moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried by majority roll call vote (Davey voted no) that the City Attorney and Town Engineer proceed with the preliminary steps required to establish a sewer capacity assessment district designated SAD #9 for the Palo Alto Basin. -3- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2 DISCUSS TOWN'S SEWER POLICY Staff noted that this item was agended at the request of Councilman Davey and 4W that the discussion referred to Resolution No. 458, a resolution of the Town of Los Altos Hills regarding sewer policy, and Resolution No. 469, a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills amending Resolution No. 458. Councilman Davey stated that since the Council has indicated that the Town will have a compulsory sewer capacity district (the proposed S.A.D.#9) that it now Follows that the Town is obligated to reverse the voluntary sewer policy to assure that those forced to buy capacity will have a sewer line to which they can connect. She stated that although she voted in favor of Resolutions No. 458 and 469, she now realizes this was a mistake since the Town's policy has inhibited development of new sewer districts. A letter from former Mayor Wm. Ross Aiken was read which noted the underlying fairness of the Town sewer policy Jhich in effect aids formation of difficult districts by removing the barrier of protest which otherwise would result in such districts being voted down by a two-thirds majority. He also noted that three sewer districts have been formed since inception of the Town's voluntary sewer policy. These were S.A.D. 4, 5, and LAHI (County). Lengthy discussion ensued with Councilman Davey being the sole supporter of a change in the Town sewer policy. Floor participation included Mr. R. C. Cheney, 10737 Magdalena Ave. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Corbett L and carried by majority vote (Davey voting no) that further discussion of a change to the Town Sewer Policy be tabled. . UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: AUTHORIZE SIGNING OF ADDENDUM TO PALO ALTO SEWER CONTRACT. Staff reviewed this item which had been continued from the April 19, 1971 meet- ing which requires the Town to pay $270,000 over the 12 year life of the con- tract with Palo Alto for its share of the secondary treatment plant. It was noted that the initial payment would be $32,000 this year, followed by approx- imately $22,000 each year, thereafter for the contract life. Councilman Corbett stated that his attempt to have Palo Alto reduce the 25% surcharge in the con- tract was unsuccessful. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Corbett moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried by unanimous roll call vote to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract. UNSCHEDULED ITEM N0. 4: REVIEW PLANS FOR GAS TAX PROTECT #23 (Altamont from Mt. Helen to Natoma) and authorize call for bids. Staff reviewed the discussion of paths along this Gas Tax Project discussed at the last council meeting and recommended that an additional 4' strip of paving along the right hand side of the road separated by a solid white line be used for pedestrians and bicyclists. It was also recommended that except for the 44, curb returns, rolled curbs be substituted for vertical curbs. -4- MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried by unanimous roll call vote that staff be authorized to call for bids on Gas Tax Project #23 to improve Altamont from Mt. Helen to Natoma. �. UNSCHEDULED ITEM:NO. 5: REPORT ON EXPRESSWAY RESURFACING AND RELINQUISHING JURISDICTION ON SPEED PATROL. Councilman Grabowski stated that the County would soon proceed with a slurry seal coating for Foothill Expressway which they anticipated would reduce the noise level by 50%. Noting the relation of speed to noise generated, he noted that presently four jurisdictions now patrol the expressway, making it un- wieldy for any one of them to control speed. As a result, he reported Los Altos was investigating their feasibility of assuming jurisdiction for the entire Expressway. Since the Town has jurisdiction over 1400' of the Express- way, he requested and Council concurred that this matter be reviewed by the Traffic and Public Safety Committee to study and make a recommendation re- garding relinquishing jurisdiction over that portion. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO: 6: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SALE OF PARCEL OF TAX DEEDED PROPERTY TO THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL & WATER DISTRICT. Staff noted that this piece of property located on Adobe Creek, adjacent to Foot- hill College was taken over for back taxes. The County wishes to relinquish it to the Flood Control and Water District for the aum of $35.00 and requested approval of this sale. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried by unanimous roll call vote that sale of a tax deeded property 4r located on Adobe Creek, (adjacent to Foothill College) to the Santa Clara County Flood Control and Water District be approved. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 7: REPORT OF PATHWAY COMMITTEE. - 42, Staff reported that the County Parks and Recreation Department had requested recommendations on three bicycle routes proposed through the Town. Of these only route #3 which is a loop connecting Edith to Arastradero via Fremont and Foothill Expressway was acceptable. This route proposed to detour on Manuella but the Pathway Committee recommended it be approved conditioned upon amending it to stay on Fremont. The Pathway committee had also reviewed four small parcels of surplus land along IS 280 and recommended that they be purchased for pathway and trail purposes at a cost of $638. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried by unanimous roll call vote that the Town purchase four pieces of surplus land along IS 280 for $638 to further the Town's pathway system. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett and carried unanimously that the Pathway Committee recommendations for bicycle routes be approved. -5- Staff Reports ` 1. City Attorney reported on favorable developments in Jackson suit. 2. Pending legislation was noted whereby passage would allow the State to pre- empt local issuance of TV franchises. RESDLUTIONS: Resolution No. 618 -- Supporting concept of revenue sharing. City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 618: A resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills supporting the concept of revenue-sharing. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously by roll call vote that Resolution No. 618 be adopted as read. ORDINANCES: Ordinance No. 183 (Second Reading) amending ordinance No. 105 relating to swimming pool regulations. City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 183: An Ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills, amending Ordinance No. 105 of Said Town, Relating to Fire Department Approval of Certain New Swimming Pools. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett are. carried unanimously by roll call vote that further reading of Ordinance No. 183 be waived. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson poved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously by roll call vote that Ordinance No. 183 be adopted as read. WARRANTS: MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seonnded by Grabowski and carried by unanimous roll call vote, that the warrants as presented in the amount of THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETEEN DOLLARS and Forty five cents ($3719.45) be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. Other Business by Councilmen: .z.y 1. Councilman Grabowski noted he had observed the Sheriff in Los Altos and questioned whether a log is kept to ascertain, when the Town has law enforcement coverage to support the expenditure. Staff was requested to investigate. 2. Councilman Corbett commended Mr. Fritschle for the smooth traffic control on Purissima at the Little League opening day. 3. Councilman Grabowski complimented staff for the outstanding work in com- pletion of the Twister path. M L 4. Councilman Davey questioned the April let, ICC minutes that indicated Mayor Benson opposed a resolution proposed by the Santa Clara County, Board of Education because "his council" had passed a resolution opposing the concept embodied in the Board of Education resolution to achieve integrated schools. Mayor Benson replied that this was Resolution 609 which reaffirms the town's right to determine and legislate its own zoning. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Benson adjourned the meeting at 11:15 P.M. to NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday May 17, 1971 at 7:45 P.M. at Torn Hall. Re�speectfully/�('ssuubbmitted, TED J. City Clerk Town of Los Altos Hills _7_