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Home My WebLink About06/07/19714.• - CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING June 7, 1971 REEL 36 - SIDE 1, TRACK 2 - FOOTAGE 550 - End REEL 36 - SIDE 2, TRACK 2 - FOOTAGE 00 - End (Note: Due to freak radio interference, part of these taped minutes are garbled.) Mayor Walter A. Henson 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, with the following members answering roll call: Present: Councilmen Corbett, Davey, Grabowski, Helgesson and Mayor Benson. PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Magruder t APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 19, 1971 Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett and carried by majority vote, (Grabowski absent, thus abstained), that the Minutes of April 19, 1971 be approved as written. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Bonnie Fabian Jr., President of Los Altos Junior Horsemen's Association volunteere services to educate interested young riders in safety and courtesy. 2. Peninsula Manufacturers Association requested Council support in apposing Buy Region Water Quality Control Board interim plan to transport sewage north of the Dumbarton Bridge pending completion of baylands study. Council concurred and requested recommendation be sent to State Water Quality Control Board. 3. League of California Cities bulletin reviewed numerous legislative bills under consideration. Staff was directed to transmit the Council's sentiments regarding the bills noted to our legislators. 4. The following submitted letters supporting the Council action re: County Proposed Joint Housing Element. Mr. Earl T. Anderson of Mora Heights Way, Los Altos, Mr, M.J. Brown, 12670 Diane Drive, Mrs, Harry L. Russell, 25322 LaRena Road, Mr. Paul Coffee, 12861 Alta Tierra RC 5. County of Santa Clara submitted information re: the slurry seal coating applied 66. to Foothill Expressway. 6. Library Commission reviewed growth activities in Los Altos during the past five years. Council reaffirmed their desire that the library tax be ma Lntained at the present rate. it 1. Staff stated that a presentation will be made to the Council July 6, 1971 on the Livingston & Blayney study on Stanford Land Use. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. l: LANDS OF WHEELER (377-71 Tentative Map, 3 lots, 15.7 a. Engr. Sandie & Associates. Staff reviewed that this item was continued from the last meeting to allow the applicant and the neighbor Mr. H. Reiser to resolve the road ingress and egress serving this subdivision. It was noted that Mr. Patmore, prospective buyer of the Wheeler property had agreed to construct a loop road so that the existing Red Rock Road will be a one-way road up -hill and the new road will be down -hill. The road would be constructed so that it can also be used for the Reiser subdivision. The applicant and Mr. Reiser also agreed that Lot #1 of the Wheeler subdivision would be restricted to one building site and that it would be placed under the Williamson Act. In return for this, Mr. Reiser agreed to place lot „4 of his subdivision under the Williamson Act. Floor participation included: Mr. Patmore (prospective buyer), Mr. J. W. Dochnahl, 27980 Central Drive; Mrs, Hans Moeller, 11990 Page Mill Rd; Mrs. J. D. Steers, 11641 Buena Vista Drive; Mr, David Janson, 27440 Sherlock Road; and Mr. Ted Vian, attorney representing Mr. Reiser. Council discussion evolved around the Planning Commission's recommended check list as amended. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Corbett moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously that Tentative Map, Lands of Wheeler, (377-71) be approved in accordance with the approved check list as amended by the Council June 7, 1971. SCHEDULED. ITEM NO. 2 LANDS OF REISER, Tentative Map (380-71) 4 lots, 8.91 gr. acres, located on Central Drive. Engr. J. W. Riley. Staff reviewed the check list recommended by the Planning Commission and noted the changes resulting from agreement between Mr. Reiser and Mr. Patmore, prospective buyer of the adjoining Wheeler property. Floor participation included: Mr. T. Visa, (attorney for Mr. Reiser), Mr, D. Jansson for Mr. Glen Taylor, Mrs. Hans Moeller; and Mrs. Angie Boissevain, 27181 Sherlock Rd. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Corbett moved, seconded by Grabowski, and carried unanimously that the Tentative Map, Lands of Reiser (380-71) be approved in accordance with the approved check list as amended by the Council, June 7, 1971. SCHEDULED ITEM N0.3 BESSENYEY, MARIIT S. (UP -351-71) - Request for Use Permit for riding school at 27240 Altamont Road (Westwind Farm). Staff reviewed this use permit which had been recommended for approval subject to 21 conditions. Floor comments were heard from Mr. G.M. MacLeod, 27350 Altamont Road. -2- MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously that a use permit (UP 351-71) for a riding school at 27240 AW Altemont Road be granted to Margit S. Bessanyey. SCHEDULED ITEM N0. 4 MAY INVESTMENT CO. (BSA -62-71) - Request for building site approval of 1 lot located on Summerhill Road, adjacent to Dori Lane. Engr. J. W. Riley. Staff reviewed the check list recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Corbett moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously that building site approval for one lot on Dori Lane be granted May Investment Company (BSA -62-71) in accordance with the check list dated May 24, 1971. SCHEDULED ITEM NO._, PARKER, R. G. (BSA -66-71) - Request for building site approval of 1 lot located on Summerhill Road, adjacent to Casa His Way, Engr, J. W. Riley. Staff noted that although this lot was created in 1965, it liras declared not a building site since it could not pass percolation tests and sewers were not avail- able. Since then, sewers have become available. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Corbett moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously that building site approval of 1 lot for R. G. Parker (BSA 66-71) be granted in accordance with the check list dated May 24, 1971. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 6: PUBLIC HEARING ON PLACING TOWN UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WILLIAMSON ACT. Staff reviewed that this public hearing was required to comply with the Planning Commission and Councils' desire to place the entire Toim under the Williamson Act. Floor participation was heard from Mr. D. Janssen, Mrs. J. D. Steers and Commissione Priscilla Weisbart. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Davey and carried unanimously that staff be directed to proceed with the preparation of the necessary resolutions to incorporate the entire Town under the Williamson Act. SCHEDULED ITEPf N0. 7: REPORT ON LEGISLATIVE INSTITUTE Councilman Grabowski reported on the League of California Cities Legislative Institute held in Sacramento May 10, 11, and 12, 1971, that he along with Council- man Helgesson and Mayor Benson had attended. Numerous pending legislative bills of interest were noted. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1 '�,.. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CHIP SEAL COAT AND OVERLAY WORK. Staff advised that two bids had been received for the chip seal coat on Fremont Hills. M. J. Taaffe Company bid $24,280.00, while Freeman Sondgroth bid $26,550.00. -3- t MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett and and carried unanimously by roll call vote that the contract for chip seal coating for the roads described in the plans and specifications for Fremont Hills Resurfacing be awarded to M. J. Taaf£e Company and that the City Clerk and Mayor be authorized to execute the contract for $24,280.00 UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2 AWARD CONTRACT FOR GAS TAX PROTECT NO. 23 Staff reviewed this gas tax project for rebuilding Altamont Rced from Mt. Helen to Natoma. Bids were submitted by Freeman-Sondgroth, B',.bx & Ledoyen, Perham Construction, and 0. C. Jones & Sons. Freeman Sondgroth submitted the low bid of $91,233.98. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously by roll call vote that the contract for reconstruction of Alta- mont Road (GTP #23) be awarded to Freeman-Sondgroth Construction Company and that the City Clerk and Mayor be authorized to execute the contract for $91,233.98. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3 Discussion of 1971-72 Budget Staff reviewed the proposed budget for 1971-72 noting an approximate $34,000.00 deficit. This was primarily attributed to the estimated $15,000 legal expenses to ( uphold the Zoning ordinance in the suit filed by the Confederation de la Raza, `, and an additional $20,000 to cover the increased cost for the sheriff's contract. The total projected 71-72 general fund expenditures was $271,017 compared to the estimated and unaudited 70-71 expenditures of $235,948. Council discussion noted there actually was a substantial decrease in salary expense over the previous years' budget due to the personnel turnover and replacements hired at the lower starting scale. Also basic operating expenses had been only slightly increased to reflect the inflationary trend. Council concluded that current minimal services provided allowed very little latitude to "blue pencil" any of the budgeted items and result in any significant reduction in the budgeted expenditures. It was noted that the Planning Commission budget of $10,500 ($4200 of which was for the Town Planners retainer) allowed only $6300 for completion of the elements of the general plan required by law and the anticipated professional studies to support 71-72 planning efforts for review of the zoning ordinance, master path plan, etc. Council requested that Staff schedule discussion of the budget for planning on the next Planning Commission agenda to provide the Commission''s input to the Council. Council concurred that further discussion of the 71-72 budgetbe deferred to the June 21, 1971 meeting. UNSCHEDULED_ ITEM N0. 4: CCNSIDER AMENDMENT TO PALO ALTO SEWER CONTRACT Staff noted that Palo Alto had submitted an amended contract for participation in the Tri City Treatment Plant which allowed credit for 335 units. It was noted that they were not receptive to extending this same credit to the original contract for the primary (old plant) facilities. Council concurred with the staff recommendation that the revised Tri City Treatment Plant contract be rejected pending agreement on the credit for the 335 units of benefit for both the old plant and the Tri City Treatment Plant. 4 UNSCHEDULED ITEM N9__5- _ RESPONSE TO PALO ALTO'S REQUEST FOR A FEDERAL GRANT TO PURCHASE OPEN SPACE. Staff reviewed the letter from ADAG which requested comments regarding Palo Alto's request for Federal Aid in acquiring approximately 1000 acres of Foothill open space located below their Foothill Park. The majority of the Council concurred with the application, but Councilman Grabowski objected to the use of Federal funds to finance Palo Alto annexations. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Helgesson to advise ABAG that the Town supports the Palo Alto request for a Federal grant to acquire Foothill open space and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Corbett, Davey, Helgesson and Mayor Benson. Noes: Councilman Grabowski. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO_. 6: APPOINT MEMBERS TO CITIZEN'S OPEN SPACE COMMIT'T'EE Mayor Benson accepted candidates for appointment to a Citizen's Open Space Committee to work with the Chairman, Mr. Charles S. McCandless. Names were submitted by Councilmen Davey and Corbett. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 7: L REQUEST FROI LOS ALTOS FO.R FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN THE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AT THE PURLSSIMA SCHOOL. Staff reviewed the summer recreational Program at Purissima School which was conducted by the City of Los Altos. It was noted that Los Altos agreed to sponsor this program on the condition that the school district and the Town each contribute $1000. The Town participated in 1969 and 1970, but Council action was required to allocate $1000 for the 1971 program. Council discussion noted the tight budget restrictions but motion by Councilman Corbett, seconded by Mayor Benson to decline participation failed. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Grabowski to allo- cate $1000 to Los Altos for the Purissima School recreation program carried by the following roll call vote: Byes: Councilmen Devey, Grabowski and Helgesson. Noes: Councilman Corbett and Mayor Benson. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 8 DISCUSSION OF AND ACTION ON AB813, SB690, SB691, SB692, SB693, and SB1532 Staff reviewed the above mentioned bills before the Legislature and the Council requested staff to advise the Town's legislators that the Council supports passage of these bills. SB690, 691, 692, 693 relate to control of noise pollution. AB813 relates to =axe - tions. SE1532 relates to revenue sharing. L -5- 4 Presentations From The Floor: 1. Mrs. Irma Goldsmith, 27330 Elena Road presented a brochure she had prepared for the Council's consideration that could be provided for distribution to young and new horsemen that would instruct them in courtesy and safety and inform them of the equestrian's responsibilities. She had obtained a quotation for printing of the two-color brochure of 1000 copies at $145.18 and urged that the Council allocate this amount. Extended discussion ensued as to the need for this informative pamphlet to be pro- vided by the Town. Speaking in opposition to the expenditure were: Mr. A. M. Laws, 11210 Hooper Lane; Mr. R. C. Cheney, 10737 Magdalena Ave; Mrs. Millie Saviano, 12620 Corte Madera Lane and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carico, 25311 O'Keefe Lane. Speaking in favor of the pamphlet were: Mrs. Diane Miller 13076 Vista del Valle Ct; Dr. Marjorie Evans, 145U DeBell Drive; Mr. L. A. Watkins, 27200 Altamont Road; Mr. Don Spencer, 27490 Sherlock Road and Mr. David Jansson, 27440 Sherlock Road. The majority of the Council concurred that the value to be gained by distribution of the information would offset the expense. MOTICN, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski to appropriate $145 for the printing of a pamphlet to inform novice horsemen of their responsibilities was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Davey, Grabowski, Helgesson and Mayor Benson. Noes: Councilman Corbett. tv 2• Mr. David Jansson inquired regarding status of his request to rename a portion of Sherlock Road to Corita Lane. Mrs. Ann Spencer inquired whether any legal ramifica- tions would result from changing the name of a road. City Attorney indicated a name change would have no effect of the road status. Staff was requested to refer the name change to the Planning Commission. Staff ReEorts 1. Three cable TV firms have indicated their interest in bidding on a TV cable franchise. 2. City Attorney reported notice of appeal filed by Adobe Creek Lodge. Council concurred to retain Faber Johnston as Attorney for the appeal proceedings since he had handled the original suit brought by the Town. Resolutions: Resolution 626 - Petition to California Criminal Justice Council for Funds. Staff noted that this resolution required adoption to indicate participation with Cupertino, Saratoga and Monte Sereno, and the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office to conduct a study that would examine various alternative methods of satisfying law enforcement requirements in the contract cities and the adjacent unincorporated areas. The Town would be required to provide $2000. City Attorney introduced and read the title of Resolution Nov 626, a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills petitioning the California Council kw.. of Criminal Justice for LEAA action grant funds. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett and carried by unanimous roll call vote that further reading of Resolution No. 626 be waived. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett, and carried by unanimous roll call vote that Resolution No. 626 be adopted. ORDINANCES: Ordinance No. 180 - Sub -Division Ordinance - First Reading - Amending Ordinance No. Staff stated after many months of preparation by the Planning Commission and Staff, followed by the City Attorney°s review, that this ordinance was presented for approval. This ordinance updates and incorporates numerous amendments to the original sub -division ordinance No. 180, and provides tighter controls and more stringent requirements on sub -divisions. Council discussion noted that priv.>co roads were bron,;ht III, to Public Road Standards , and e number of lots allowed can be reduced from that allowed by Slope Density by t'ie .'_asuiC Cormaission if diffic�l L t,,.,. tea:_ or oi_:er :u.u;;u;.]. conditions exist. City Attorney introduced and read the title of Ordinance 180, an ordinance regulating the subdivision of land in the Town of Los Altos Hills, requiring and regulating the 46 preparation and presentation on tentative and final maps for such purpose; establish- ing minimum subdivision design standards; providing minimum improvements to be made or guaranteed to be made by the subdivider; setting forth the procedure to be followed in applying these rules, regulations and standards; and prescribing pen- alties for the violation of its provisions and repealing any ordinance or portion of an ordinance in conflict therewith. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 180. WARRANTS: June 7, 1971 MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett and carried unanimously by roll call vote that the warrants as presented for June 71 1971 in the amount of SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY THREE DOLLARS and Fifty Three Cents ($7,223.53) be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Penson adjourned the meeting at 1:30 A.M. to NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday June 21, 1971 at 7:45 P.M. at Town Hall. R✓e�,_,;ctfuu///llll��ly submitted, TED Cit Clerk Town of Los Altos Hills TJK/dq 6/7/71 -7-