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TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES CF A REGULAR MEETING
June 21, 1971
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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 Grabowski, Helgesson and Mayor Benson. Absent: Councilmen
Corbett -ad Davey.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Mueller
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 3, 1971. Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Helgesson
and carried unanimously that the minutes of May 3, 1971 be approved as written.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 26, 1971. Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski
and carried unanimously that the minutes of May 26, 1971 be approved with the follow-
ing correction on page 3: In the first paragraph under Resolution No: 624 after the
words "Town of Los Altos Hills" insert "reaffirming Zoning Ordinance No. 78".
t (Note: Minutes of May 17, 1971 were not completed in time for approval.)
• ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Saratoga will host ICC meeting July 1, 1971,
2. Palo Alto Planning Commission will discuss possible moratorium on development of
certain Foothill lands at their June 23rd meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1, Mrs. J. D. Steers, 11641 Buena Vista Drive, requested that the Planning Commission
agenda consideration of an ordinance change to allow residents to clear brush to mini-
mize fire hazards without requiring payment of fees for grading to clear combustible
brush, Staff noted that it would probably be discussed at the next Planning Commi-
ssion meeting.
2. Karen Barth, 393 Whitclem Drive, Palo Alto, criticized the "poorly maintained
horse trails within the Town".
3. Sheriff's department advised that the primary patrol rate for the month of July
would be $20.51/hr. and then be adjusted to reflect pending salary negotiations.
Councilman Grabowski asked Staff to request a schedule of Sheriff patrol coverage
and of ,his activities while in Town.
4. Mr. E. L. Ginzton, 28014 Natoma Road, submitted comments concerning low -moderate
income housing and attached related clippings from the Wall Street Journal.
5• "Citizens Against Noise" commended the Torn on the recently enacted noise
ordinance.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1:
BRIAN, L. -G. & C0. TBSA-67-71) - Request for building site approval for one lot on
Natoma Road, 4.35 acres. Engr. L. G. Brian.
Staff stated that the Planning Commission at their meeting June 14 recommended build-
ing site approval for this lot and revieored the conditions of the check list.
Discussion evolved around the 13001 of pathway along Natoma. Mrs. Millie Saviano,
Chairman of the Pathway Committee stated they wished the path installed. Mr. Brian,
the applicant requested that he be allowed to pay path in -lieu fees instead.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski,
and carried unanimously that building site approval for 1 lot for L. G. Brian
(BSA 67-71) be granted in accordance with the check list dated June 14, 1971 except
that the requirement for a path along Natoma shell be held in abeyance pending Staff
recommendation to the Council as to whether installation of the path along Natoma or
payment of in -lieu fees is acceptable.
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MATADERO OARS SUBDIVISION (374-70) - Reduction of number of lots from 43 to 41.
Engr. G. S. Nolte.
Land Resources Corp., subdivider of this parcel submitted a revised Tentative Map
showing the deletion of the two lots as requested by the Planning Commission and
Council. Staff noted that in addition to recommending approval of this action, the
Planning Commission recommended that additional study be given the intersection of
Page Mill Road, Alexis Drive, and Paseo del Robles.
Nineteen neighbors in the area of this intersection petitioned the Planning Commission
for such a study. Staff noted that this intersection was studied in detail prior to
( the original approval of the Tentative Map and a design referred to as "Alternate 3"
was chosen as the best solution, but that the intersection could be further improved
by acquiring right-of-way from the Palo Alto School District and rebuilding a portion
of Page Mill Road. This plan would necessitate Town expenditure, however, as the
area improved would all be outside this subdivision.
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MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and
carried unanimously that the revised Tentative Map (374-70) for Matadero Oaks dated
May 17, 1971 indicating deletion of the two lots as requested in the approved check
list dated January 12, 1971 as amended by Council minutes of January 18, 1971 be
approved.
Council concurred that Staff should further study the improvement of a portion of
Page Mill Road at the intersection of Paseo del Robles and Alexis Drive and report
its recommendations back to the Council.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3:
1971-72 BUDGET.
Prior to discussion of the 1971-72 Budget, Mayor Benson adjourned the meeting (from
8:30 P.M. to 9:15 P.M.) for a Litigation and Personnel session relative to the budgets
Upon reconvening, staff reviewed changes to the original budget draft which reflected
increases of $3000 for part time help; postage $200, telephone $100 and the Town's
share of the retirement system contribution $3,350. Mr. Fritachle stated that these
additions coupled with the originally indicated $35,000 deficit could be brought
into balance with a 152 tax rate increase. He suggested the following allocation:
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S.02 Part-time clerk, telephone, postage
.05 Litigation (zoning suit)
.05 Increased Sheriff's costs
.03 Drainage assessment
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Floor comments were heard from Mrs. Millie .Saviane, Chairman of the Pathway Committee,
Mrs. Diane Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Court and Dr. Marjorie Evans, 14511 DeBell Dr.
Council discussion noted that although the Town's tax rate had not changed since in-
corporation, they reluctantly had no alternative but to increase the 25 cent tax rate
due to the rapid inflationary trend to maintain current minimal services and to up-
hold the Town's Zoning ordinances against the pending litigation. They concurred
with the needed areas requiring attention in fulfilling planning and pathway needs
but noted the tight budget necessitated limitations on these expenditures at this time.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and
carried unanimously to proceed under Ordinances with the first reading of the ordinances
pertaining to the 1971-72 Budget.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4:
ACTION ON PENDING LEGISLATIVE MATTERS.
Councilman Grabowski reported on the several bills before the State Legislature.
Council concurred that staff be directed to transmit to the legislatures opposition
to AB3024, AB1301, AB1303 (related to State control of local zoning) and SM174 which
would restrict expenditure of Gas Tax funds to maintenance of the Select Road System.
DNSCHE ULED ITEM NO. 1:
APPROVE NAME by -"CHAPARRAL WAY" FOR PRIVATE ROAD THAT SERVES MC REYNOLDS AND POOLE,
RESIDENCES.
Staff noted the Fire Department and Planning Commission both approved the name of
"Chaparral Way" for this private road. Staff recommended approval and Council con-
curred.
POTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and
carried unanimously to approve the name of "Chaparral Way" for the private road serv-
ing the McReynolds and Poole residences.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2:
APPOINT VMEMBERS TO THE CITIZENS COMMITTEE ON OPEN SPACE.
Mayor Benson announced the following appointments to the Open Space Committee, com-
prised of the seven Planning Commissioners and ten citizens.
Area I - Mr. Bruce Meyer, 13100 Byrd Lane; Mr. Dick Stark, 13686 Page Mill
Road; and Commissioner Priscilla Weisbart.
Area II - Mr. Ray Beimaoth, 26355 Esperanza Drive; Mr, Ron Presnell, 12688
Is Cresta Court; and Commissioner James Mueller.
Area III- Mrs. Helen Shepherd, 13961 Fremont Pines Lane; Mr, Art Bussi,
6140 25980 Todd Lane; and Commissioners William Perkins and William
Magruder.
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Area IV - Mrs. Angie Boissevain, 27181 Sherlock Road; Mr. Bill Marsh, 25541
Altamont Road; and Commissioners Donald Spencer, Arthur Lachenbruch,
` and Thomas McReynolds.
Area V - Mr. Bob St. Martin, 12362 Priscilla Lane, and Mr. Larry Heid,
24720 Olive Tree Court.
The committee is charged to work with Mr. Charles S. McCandless to evaluate the open
space within their assigned area and to develop a priority list of potentially avail-
able open space for acquisition so that the Town can properly react should private
funds become available or land donations are offered.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM N0. 3:
REQUEST FROM ABAG FORRESPONSE RE: GRANT APPLICATION BY STANFORD UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL TO ENLARGE FACILITIES.
Staff advised that Stanford University Hospital is requesting a grant under the
"Hill -Burton Act" for an expansion to their hospital.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Helgesson and
carried unanimously that the Town support the request by Stanford University Hospital
for a Federal grant to enable expansion.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4:
REPORT TO CORNbII. FROhf DR. MARJORIE W. EVANS, CHAIRMAN OF NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE
RE: NOISE REDUCTION RESULTING FROM FOOTHILL EXPRESSWAY RESURFACING.
Dr. Evans summarized a report presented to the Council whereby noise measurements at
various locations within the Town and Los Altos since the re -surfacing of Foothill
Expressway indicated a significant reduction in noise levels. She proposed further
steps that could be taken to further lessen the noise generated would be to reduce
the speed limit to 35 MPH and strictly enforce violations of illegally muffled
vehicles.
Council concurred with Dr. Evans findings and requested that her report be forwarded
to the Board of Supervisors for their consideration.
Staff Reports:
1. City Attorney noted discussion during litigation session regarding the nuisance at
the Koch residence and requested Council direction.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and
carried unanimously to authorize the City Attorney to commence legal action to abate
nuisance in violation of the zoning ordinance at 14170 Miranda.
RESOLUTIONS:
1. `Resolution No.._627, authorizing the signing of a contract for a population
estimate.
Staff reported that each year the State Department of Finance, upon request, performs
a population estimate and that an estimated increase of sixty people would bring in
over $12000 in new revenue. The cost of the estimate would be $175.00. Council con-
curred.
City Attorney introduced and read in entirety, Resolution 627: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HTLT , AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, FOR CENSUS PURPOSES.
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MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski
and carried unanimously by roll call vote, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorizes
to execute a contract with the State Department of Finance for a population estimate
at a cost of $175.00.
2. Resolution No. -628, establishing charges for applications.
Staff advised that to conform with the revised Subdivision Ordinance, No. 180, certai3
new charges for fees and deposits as well as revised present fees and deposits are
proposed. Council concurred with the Staff recommendations.
City Attorney introduced and read the title of Resolution 628: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS, ESTABLISHING RATES OF CHARGES TO BE
MADE IN CONNECTION WITH SUBDIVISION OF LAND, PARCEL MAPS, SITE DEVELOPMENT, BUILDING
SITE APPROVAL, INSPECTION FEES, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, VARIANCES, AND SEPTIC TANKS.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski
and carried unanimously that further reading of Resolution 628 be waived.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski
and carried unanimously by roll call vote that Resolution 628 be adopted.
3. Resolution Nom 62.9 establishing the Town as an Agricultural Preserve under the
Williamson Act.
City Attorney introduced and read in entirety, Resoltuion 629, A RESCLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILTS ESTABLISHING THE TOWN AS AN AGRICULTURAL
I PRESERVE UNDER THE WILLIAMSON ACT.
` MORON, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and
carried unanimously by roll call vote that Resolution 629 be adopted.
4. Resolutions No. _631 thru 63L- re: Sanitary Sewer Assessment District #9.
The Clerk reported there had been received a letter signed by the County Health
Officer of Santa Clara County as ex -officio Health Officer of the Town of Los Altos
Hills, recommending taking of proceedings pursuant to special assessment and assess-
ment bond acts for the acquisition and/or construction of a sanitary sewerage system
in said Town, as necessary as a health measure. The letter read as follows:
"I an acquainted with the sanitary sewerage project which you propose
to undertake pursuant to specir,.l assessment and assessment bond proceedings,
or other appropriate proceedings, which project is more particularly set
forth in your Resolution Requesting Recommendation of Health Officer.
I recommend, as necessary as a health measure, that you undertake
proceedings pursuant to appropriate special assessment and assessment bond
acts of this State or other appropriate proceedings, as you shall de-
termine, for the acquisition and/or construction of said improvements
and for assessing or taxing the properties to be benefited thereby.
This recommendation extends to such changes and modifications therein as
you shall find to be proper or advisable, in the manner provided by law."
/S/ W. Elwyn Turner, M. D.
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Resolution No.631: A Resolution Determining to Undertake Proceedings Pursuant
to Appropriate Special Assessment and Assessment Bond Acts or Other Appropriate Pro-
ceedings, for the Acquisition and/or Construction of a Sanitary Sewerage System and
�. Appurtenances Without Proceedings Under Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code,
was read. On motion of Councilman Helgesson, seconded by Councilman Grabowski, and
unanimously carried by roll call vote, said Resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 632: A Resolution of Intention to Acquire and/or Construct
Improvements, was read. On motion of Councilmen Helgesson, seconded by Councilmen
Grabowski, and unanimously carried by roll call vote, said Resolution was adopted.
The Engineer presented his Report consisting of maps and description, estimates
Of costs, diagram and assessment. After full discussion and consideration by the
Council, the Report was ordered filed.
Resolution No. §}j: A Resolution of Preliminary Approval of Engineer's Report
was read. On motion of Councilman Helgesson, seconded by Councilmen Grabowski, and
unanimously carried, by roll call vote, said Resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 6j4: A Resolution Appointing Time and Place of Hearing Protests
in Reistion to Proposed Acquisitions and/or Construction and Directing Notice was
read. On motion of Councilman Helgesson, seconded by Councilman Grabowski and
unanimously carried, by roll call vote, said Resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 6Z.: A Resolution Describing Proposed Boundaries of Assessment
District, �Diracting Biting of Boundary Map and Assessment Diagram and the Recordation
of Notice of Assessment was read. On motion of Councilman Helgesson, seconded by
Councilman Grabowski, and unanimously carried by roll call vote, said Resolution was
adopted.
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance No. 180 --Second Reading - Sub -Division Ordinance, Amending Ordinance No,
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 preparation and presentation on tentative and final maps for such purpose;
establishing 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 Grabowski
and carried unanimously by roll call vote to waive further reading of Ordinance No.
180.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowskki
and carried unanimously by roll call vote that Ordiancne No. 180 be adopted as read.
Ordinance No. 184_: First Reading - Re: adoption 1971-72 Budget.
City Attorney introduced and read the title of Ordinance No. 184: AN CRDININCE OF
THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS ADOPTING A BUDGET AND FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO BE
RAISED BY TAXATION.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and
carried unanimously by roll call vote to waive further reading or Ordinance No. 184
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Ordinance Nc, 18$: First Reading - Fix 1971.72 Tax Rate.
City Attorney introduced and read the title of Ordinance No. 185, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski,
and carried unanimously by roll call vote to waive further reading of Ordinance No. I&
Ordinance No. 186 - First Reading - Establish 1971-72 Salary Schedule
City Attorney introduced and read the title of Ordinance No, 186, AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING CLASS SAL4RY SCHEDULE FOR THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1971-72.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski,
and carried unanimously by roll call vote to waive further reading of Ordinance N.186
Other_ Business by Councilmen:,
1. Councilman Grabowski requested that the security patrol be alerted for dog packs
and that they be reported to animal control.
WARRANTS:
June 211. 1p71
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski
and carried unanimously by roll call vote that the omrrants as presented for June 21,
40 1971 in the amount of SEVENTY SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT DOLLARS and
Ninety One Cents ($77,358.91) be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw the
appropriate warrants.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Benson adjourned the meeting at 11:00 P.M. to
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, July 6, 1971 at 7:45 P.M. at Town Hall.
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ReRectfully submitted,
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Toom of Los Altos Hills