HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/1971CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
May 17, 1971
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Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, with the following members answering
roll call: Present: Councilmen Corbett, Grabowski, Helgesson, Mayor Benson.
Councilman Davey arrived at 7:51 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Magruder
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 29, 1971. Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by
rra o78 iTt a ca reed unanimously (Davey absent) that the minutes of March 29, 1971
be approved with corrections in the spelling of names on page 2, paragraph 4, line
five, change "Feldman" to 'Buneman"; in line eight change "Jantzen" to "Jansson".
APPROVAL OF MINUTES : April 5, 1971- Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by
Grabowskid carried unanimously (Davey absent) that the minutes of April 5, 1971
be approved with correction on page 5 under item 2 of Presentations From the Floor,
change LAFCO to "PPC".
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Letter from Board of Supervisors responding to Council's stand on library tax.
2. Board of Supervisors advised term of Mr. Vernon Owens on the Library Commission
expires soon and asked that recommendations be submitted by June 1, 1971.
3. Planning Policy Committee will meet May 27, 1971 to hear from all jurisdictions
regarding the proposed Joint Housing Element. Council concurred to cell a special
meeting May 26, 1971 to discuss the Joint Housing Element.
4. Letter from Mr. Oscar Buneman, 12655 la Cresta Drive requesting Council take
steps to form compulsory sewer district in his neighborhood.
5. ABAG notice advised of intent to file for $9 million Federal assistance to
purebese 1,000 acres of Foothill land. This item was continued to allow additional
study.
6. Letter from Gardner Bullis, 14085 Manuella Rd, extended appreciation to the
Town for installation of the Twister Path. Council discussion concurred that the
Pathway Committee should study desirability of amending ordinance 87 to require
pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians to use the Twister Path.
7. Palo Alto requested that Los Altos Hills support their stand that the Regional
Water QuaBay ityDischargers
Control Board not
Bay
South Disenforce their interim plan pending completion of
chargers Study. Council concurred.
8. League of California Cities bulletin summarized numerous sources of revenue
e and suggested changes.
v 9. City of EL Monte transmitted resolution opposing any alteration Of method for
distribution of sales tax.
SCHEIA L ITEM NO. 1:
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION ON THE J. D. STEERS TENTATIVE MAP.
Staff reviewed the Planning Commission's denial at their April 26th meeting of the
application for a Tentative Map by Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Steers. The reasons for
denial were:
1. Seven (7) lots are too many for this piece of property because the roads in the
MMCP Area are private, narrow roads, not built to Town Standards; the fire hazards
are greater than other parts of Town due to the steepness of the area, the heavy brush
cover and the narrow roads.
2. Due to the excessively steep slopes there are driveway access problems, drainfield
location problems, and parking problems.
3. There is a probable old landslide on Lot i15, which makes this lot a poor building
site unless extensive work is done to insure that there will be no more earth movement.
Floor participants included: Mr. Theodore Vian, attorney (representing the applicant);
Mrs. J. D. Steers; Mrs. B. Sukiennicki, 27961 Central Drive; Mr. D. Jamison, 27440
[ Sherlock Road; Mr. A. M. Laws, 11210 Hooper Lane; Mr. Harvey Koch, 26810 Palo Hills
Drive; and Mrs. Hans Moeller, 11990 Page Mill Road.
The majority of the Council concurred with the Planning Commission's denial.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Corbett moved, seconded by Helgesson,
and carried by majority vote (Davey voting no) that the denial by the Planning
Commission of the Tentative Map (373-70) of J. D. Steers for seven lots be upheld.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2:
LANDS OF WHEELER (377_71) Tentative Map, 3 lots, 15.7 a Engr. Saudis & Assoc.
Staff reviewed the check list recommended by the Planning Commission noting road
improvements requested by the Fire Department were compromised.
Floor comments were heard from Mr. Viae who represented the Wheelers' neighbor, Mr.
Reiser. Objections were voiced to the ingress and egress to the Wheeler property
which crossed the Reiser property and would cause noise and dust to be generated
beside Mr. Reiser's residence.
Additional comments were heard from Mr. H. Reiser,27660 Central Drive; Mr. David
JaMwOn; Mr. Glen Taylor 1229 Forest Ave., Palo Alto; Mrs. Ann Spencer, 27490
Sherlock Road; Mrs. J. D. Steers, and the applicants.
Council discussion expressed concern with road access for fire equipment and noted
desirability of widening Red Rock Road or installation of a loop road as an al-
ternative. Mr. Reiser indicated his willingness to donate any land required to
facilitate a loop road.
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Council concurred with applicants appavval to continue Lands of Wheeler to the June
g 7th meeting to 113 -ow the applicants' and Tow" 21, er to further study Red Rock Road
'7 widening and/or feesibility of a loop road
SCHEEM— ITEM NO 3;
LAND OF FOWLER (376-71) Tentative Ma
from Matadero Oaks Subdivision) Engr. J. Clegg.
Roble Alto Court, $+ acres (access
Staff noted that the Planning Commission, at their meeting of May 10 recommended
approval of this subdivision.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED; Councilman Melgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and
in acc� unanimously that the Tentative Map (376-71) for Lands of Fowler be approved
in accordancd with the check list dated May 10, 1971.
SCHEDULED ITFat N7t N 4
LAND OF INNESS (379-71) Tentative Map, 2 lots, 2.4 acrea, net, corner Altamont and
Page Mill Roads. Engr. M. W. Wolff.
Staff stated that the Planning Co
their
at thmmission recommended approval of this Tentative Map
eir May 10, 1971 meeting, Council discussion concurred.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Grabowski and
carried unanimously that the Tentative Map (379-71) for Lands of Inness be approved
in accordance with the check list dated May 10, 1971.
SCHEDULED_ITEM No.
i:adera Lane J. (ffiA-6571) - Request for building site approval of I lot, Corte
Staff noted that the Planning Commission, at their May 10 meeting, recommended building
-its approval for Mr. Hill. Council discussion concurred.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Helgesson and
carried unanimously that building site approval for 1 lot be granted to Wi
'fill (HSA 65-71) in accordance with the check list dated May 10, 1971. lliam J.
SCIH;DUI,ED ITZM NO. 6:
SHEp, JORN (v-353-71) - Request for reduction in side setback to 20
residence at the end of Aric Lane. ' for new
Staff reviewed that the applicant requested permission to encroach ten feet (10')
into the northerly side yard, but after discussion at the Plane
it was agreed that Mr. Shea could encroach seven feet
garage to agreed
The pl thg for the "Panasion level,
in Section 13:6D anning Commission found that the (six conditions spelled ouiln of tis
recommended tyro of Zoning ordinance No. 7$ as amended could be met
encroach in the northlsidof a seven foot (7') variance, allowing ' and therefore
Yard. Council discussion concurrwing the garage to
.!OTICN, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Corbett moved seconded b
:0 alto unanimously that the variance request for John J. `:o allow a 2j side yard setback from the northerly lot '1' y R)gesaon, and
ix criteria of section 13:60 of Shea (V353-71) be approved
Ordinance No. 7$ y ine 1.n accordance with the
as amended.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM N0. 1:
REPORT ON LEGISLATIVE INSTITUTE - Councilman Grabowski.
This item was continued to the June 7, 1971 meeting.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2:
PRESENTATON OF FIRST DRRAFT OF 1971-72 Town Budget.
City Manager presented the proposed 1971-72 budget. Discussion was deferred to the
June 7, 1971 meeting to allow study.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO.
APPROVAL OF AGREEN f' TO SHARE IN THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE TRAFFIC
SIGNALS AT EL MONTE AND SUMMERHILL.
Staff reviewed that a portion of this intersection was recently annexed to the Town
of Los Altos Hills and therefore the Town was obligated to maintain one-third of the
existing traffic signals. The proposed agreement is with the City of Los Altos, who
will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the signals and who will bill the
Town for its share. Staff recommended approval and Council concurred.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and
carried by unanimous roll call vote that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute the maintenance contract with the City of Los Altos for the traffic signals
at El Monte and Summerhill.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM N0. 4:
REQUFSTWFOR PERMISSION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR CHIP SEAL COAT WORK.
Staff noted that last year several complaints were received from people living in
the Fremont Hills Area calling our attention to the need for road work. At that time
Road Maintenance Funds were expended so that this work was carried over to this
budget year.
Staff proposed that a certain amount of repair work be done and a chip seal be placed
on all of the roads in the Fremont Hills Area. A map was presented to the Council
detailing the area involved. Council discussion concurred with the staff recommenda-
tion.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski
and carried unanimously that staff proceed with preparation of the specifications
for the ;Se chip seal coating of roads in the Fremont Hills area and to call for
bids June 3, 1971.
Council will award the bid at the June 7, 1971 Council meeting.
Staff. Reports:
1. City Attorney reported on pending litigation.
2. Staff noted first reading of the Sub -Division Ordinance No. 180 (revising Ordinaacc
No. 69) will be agended for the June 7, 1971 Council Meeting.
`. RESOLUTIONS:
I. Resolution No. 619, appointing Engineer and Attorney for S.A.D. i{9.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety, Resolution No, 619, A Resolution
Appointing Engineer and Attorneys - Sanitary Sewer Assessment District No. 9.
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MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett,
(that Resolution No. 619 be adopted was carried by the follovring roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmen Corbett, Grabowski, Helgesson and Mayor Henson. Noes: Councilman
Davey.
2. Resolution No. 620 - RE: Requesting County Health Officer to recommend S.A.D. 9
proceedings as a necessary health measure.
City Attorney introduced and read in entirety Resolution No. 620;
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER OF SANTA
CLARA COUNTY AND EX -OFFICIO HEALTH OFFICER OF THE TOWN OF LOS
ALTOS HILLS RECOMMEND PROCEEDINGS UNDER APPROPRIATE SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE
PROCEEDINGS, FOR THE ACQUISITION AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF A
SANITARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM AND APPURTENANCES, AS NECESSARY AS A
HEALTH MEASURE -- SANITARY SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 9•
NOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett, that
Resolution No. 620 be adopted was carried by the following roll call vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Corbett, Grabowski, Helgesson and Mayor Benson. Noes: None. Abstain:
Councilman Davey.
3. Resolution No. 621 - Re: Acceptance of State Surplus Lands.
City Attorney introduced and read in entirety Resolution No. 621, a Resolution of
the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills ordering the Purchase of Certain
far Parcels of State Surplus Land.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Davey and
carried by unanimous roll call vote that Resolution 621 be adopted.
WARRANTS:
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski,
and carried unanimously, by roll call vote, that the warrants presented in the amount
of THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN DOLLARS AND Sixteen Cents ($3,697.16)
be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants.
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Councilman Corbett announced Mr. McCandless had completed the inventory of Open
Space lands. Mayor Benson requested that Council members provide candidates by June
7th for the Open Space Committee from which he would select and announce appointments.
A!XJOURHIMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Henson adjourned the meeting at 12:05 A.M.
to a Personnel Session, after which he reconvened at 12:35 A.M. solely to adjourn to:
SPECIAL MEETING: Wednesday, May 26, 1971 @ 7:45 P.M. at Town Hall.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday Jane 7, 1971 @ 7:45 P.M. at Tovm Hall.
Respectfully sub itted,
T .�K, C' Clerk
TJK/dq Town of Los Altos Hills
5/17/71
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