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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/18/1971CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1971 Reel 37: Side 1; Track 1 1050 - End Side 2; Track 1 00 - 860 Mayor Walter A. Benson 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. Absent: None. PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Spencer APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of August 16, 1971, September 6, 1971 and September 20, 1971 had not yet been submitted for approval. Council discussion ensued regarding possible measures to improve timely completion of the minutes. Consensus of Council was that briefer minutes were not the preferred solution. Staff related plans to shift the recording responsibi- lities to resolve the problem. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Stanford advised of potential noise impact that could result should Mountain View proceed with a proposed race track. 1. Staff announced a walking field trip to familiarize the Planning Commis- sioners and the City Council with the pathway behind Rosehill Estates N1 is scheduled for October 19, 1971. This pathway is proposed for abandonment by the residents along this easement. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. Staff reviewed that after several years of effort the codification of the Municipal Code had been completed, submitted, and reviewed and that this public hearing must be held prior to its adoption. Since no floor objection was presented, the Council concurred to hear the second reading of Ordinance No. 190 adopting the Municipal Code. The Ordinance would be heard later in the meeting under "Ordinances". SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2s INNESS, LANDS OF 379-71) Approval of Parcel Map for 2 Lots, Corner of Altamont and Page Mill Roads. M. W. Wolff, Engr. Staff reported Mr. Inness had submitted his Parcel Map for approval which was in conformity with the Tentative Map, and that all dedications and fees had been received along with the subdivision agreement and performance bond. NOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett and carried unanimously to approve the Parcel Map (379-71) for Lands of Inness for 2 lots at the corner of Altamont and Page Kill Roads. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: NUTTER, LANDS OF (382-71) Approval of Parcel Map for 2 lots located off La Paloma Road. M. W. Wolff, Engr. Staff stated that Mr. Nutter had submitted a Parcel Map along with the subdivision agreement and performance bond. The Town Engineer reported that the map conformed to the Tentative Map approved October 4, 1971 and that all fees had been paid and dedications received. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett and carried unanimously to approve the Parcel Nap for Lands of Nutter (382-71) for 2 lots off La Paloma Road UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE BIKE ROUTE AS PRESENTED BY THE PATHWAY COMMITTEE. Staff reported that the Planning Commission had recommended that the Bicycle Route Plan be adopted as presented by the Pathway Committee, but it was noted refinements were necessary before it could be adopted as an element of the General Plan. Floor comments were heard from Mrs. M. Saviano, Chairman of the Pathway Committee. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIEDs Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously to adopt the Pathway Committee's Bike Route as an interim part of the Path Plan. Council concurred that the proposed Master Bike Plan be referred to the Planning Commission for a public hearing. Councilman Davey suggested that consideration be given to the Arastradero bike traffic which has not been incorporated into the plan. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: REPORT FROM THE NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE. This study of noise suppression techniques for IS280 was continued at the request of Mr. Don Miller of the Noise Abatement Committee. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: DISCUSSION ON "PENINSULA ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY" RBST FOR TOWN TO PARTICI- PATE IN "SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC". Staff reviewed a communicition from Mrs. Bettie Adams, 12375 Melody Lane, which urged the Town to encourage the County Board of Supervisors to esta- blish a clinic for the County or to join forces with Palo Alto in forming a -2- clinic in the area. Council discussion noted the current budget would not allow financial participation with Palo Alto to establish a pet spay and nueter clinic. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously that Staff transmit a letter of support to the County Board of Supervisors for establishment of a County spay and nueter clinic. Staff was requested to investigate cost participation with Palo Alto. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4: REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION REi OPEN SPACE EASEMENTS (CHAPTER 6.5 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE). Staff stated that the Planning Commission at their October 12 meeting dis- cussed in detail Chapter 6.5 of Division I of Title 5 of the California Government Code, which deals with open space easements. The Commission recommended that the Town include information on Chapter 6.5 in all publi- city regarding the creation of agricultural and open space easement contracts and recommended that a simple "instrument" be prepared which would simplify the administrative procedure for acquiring open space easements per Chapter 6.5. L The City Attorney stated that he would prepare an outline form for the next meeting, but that except for a specific situation, it would not be possible to prepare an "instrument" for general application. Council discussion evolved around the terms of the Williamson Act vs. Chapter 6.5 and floor comments were heard from Commissioners Perkins and Weisbart. The majority of the Council concurred that additional study was necessary to clarify the guidelines as to punitive action for withdrawal under Chapter 6.5 to offset the temporary tax relief provided. Councilman Corbett noted that this issue must be resolved to provide interested appli- cants with the pros and cons of the two means of tax relief and to enable them to properly arrive at their choice. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Corbett moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried by =jority vote (Davey - no) that discussion of Chapter 6.5 be continued to the next meeting. The Council concurred that in the interim all interested applicants would be also apprised of Chapter 6.5 as an alternative to the Williamson Act. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5: AWARD CONTRACT FOR DRAINAGE WORK BETWEEN ASCENSION AND ANACAPA DRIVES. Staff reviewed that the Town Engineer's estimate for the Fremont Hills Channel improvement was $10,948. When bids were opened October 14, the low bid was made by Holm 6 Elliot at $14,217. Wenrick b Associates bid $21,678 and Pisano Brothers were high bidder at $25,110. Staff recommended -3- k that in view of the large difference between the low bid and the estimate that all bids be rejected. The Council was recommended to either reject and request new bids or to proceed on "force account", subcontracting as required. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved,seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously to reject all bids received for the Fremont Hills Channel improvement and directed Staff to proceed on "force account" utilizing the maintenance crew and subcontracting as required with necessary funding allocated from the Drainage Fund. Councilman Davey urged that future corrective action be seriously considered to resolve the drainage problems: Off Concepcion onto Fremont In the Fremont area between the Berger property and the cul de sac beyond On Snell Lane emanating from Gardner -Bullis School. Staff was requested to continue efforts to obtain cost sharing from the Purissima Water District for the Fremont Hills Channel Improvement. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 6: REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RE: NAMES OF TWO "UNNAMED" CREEKS IN TOWN. ( Staff reviewed that the Santa Clara County Flood Control and Water District ` asked for a recommendation for the naming of two creeks in the Town of Los Altos Hills. Former Town Historian, Florence Fava, researched this question and reported that the creek, which generally parallels Purissima Road and flows onto Stanford Land, has been known locally as "Deer Gulch Creek" since about 1904. The Planning Commission recommends that "DEER GULCH CREEK" be established as its official new. The other creek, which runs between Foothill College and IS280 and joins Adobe Creek, had never been named. Adobe Creek originally carried the name of La Purissima-Concepcion Creek, when it formed the boundary of the Rancho La Purissima-Concepcion. The owner of this Rancho, Juan Prada Mesa, renamed the main creek "Yeguas Creek" and it was later changed to "Dobe" and finally "Adobe Creek". The Planning Commission recommended that this branch of Adobe Creek under consideration be given the name "PURISSIMA CREEK" to re-establish this historic name. Council discussion concurred with this recommendation. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously to recommend to the Santa Clara County Flood Control and Water District that the two unnamed creeks be named "Deer Gulch Creek" and "Purissima Creek", respectively. -4- UNSCtBD[JLED ITEM NO. 7: RBV ffiW PLANS FOR A NEW SNACK BAR AMID REST ROOMS AT THE LOS ALTOS HILLS YOUTH RECREATION CENTER. Staff reviewed the Little League plans to build a permanent snack bar in place of the existing wooden structure which would also incorporate a storage room and two rest rooms in the new building. It would be located in approxi- mately the same area as the existing building and would be serviced with a septic tank and drainfield. Staff stated that the Little League wished to proceed with construction this Fall so that it will be ready for use next Spring. The Planning Commission recommended that decorative concrete block be used, or if regular concrete block is used that it be stuccoed and painted. The Commission also recommended that the area be landscaped to help break the harsh lines of the building. Mr. S. Case, President of the Little League, stated these recommendations were agreeable to the Little League Officers. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Corbett moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously to approve the Little League plans for construction of the snack bar as recommended by the Planning Commission. Council discussion ensued with Floor participation from Mrs. M. Saviano, Chairman of the Pathway Committee, regarding access trails to the recreation center, the proposed horse ring, a fence along the easterly boundary and roadside improvements. Council directed Staff to agenda the question of paths, fencing and roadside improvements for the Planning Commission. STAFF REPORTS: 1. The Quarterly Report of Income and Expenditures was presented. 2. City Attorney requested a Litigation Session be held after the meeting. Council concurred. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: 1. Mrs. D. Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Court, inquired as to the status of Public Hearing regarding the height of antennas. Staff noted that a Public Hearing was scheduled before the Planning Commission on October 26, 1971. 2. Mrs. M. Saviano asked that ordinances be enacted to protect cyclists on public roads. 3. Mrs. June McIlwraith, 13431 Wildcrest Drive, questioned the Mayor's authority to inform her of "privileged information" regarding removal tfthe 21 litigants in the S.A.D. #9 suit against the Town, so that the assessment district could proceed. Mayor Benson denied the accusation and stated this matter was entirely in the hands of the court and he certainly had no way of knowing the outcome of this pending litigation. -5- RESOLUTIONS: 1. Resolution No. 643A, reducing number of assessments in S.A.D. #9. Staff noted that these reductions were discussed at the last meeting and would decrease the total S.A.D. #9 assessment from $336,955.50 to $336,392.50. The City Attorney introduced and read in entirety Resolution No. 643A, a resolution of the Town of Los Altos Hills authorizing reduction of certain assessments in Sanitary Sewer Assessment District No. 9. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett and carried by majority roll call vote (Grabowski temporarily absent) that Resolution No. 643A be adopted as read. ORDINANCES - 1. Ordinance No. 190 - SECOND READING - adopting Municipal Code. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 190, an ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills, California, adopting the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code, together with the following secondary Codes therein adopted by reference, to wit: That certain code entitled "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1967 EDITION, VOLUME 111, together with its appendices, published by the Inter- national Conference of Building Officials, save and except such portions thereof as are deleted, modified, or amended by the provisions of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code: that certain code entitled "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1965 EDITION", together with its Addenda, published by the National Fire Protection Association, save and except such portions thereof as are deleted, modified, or amended by the provisions of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code: and that certain code entitled "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1967 EDITION", together with its appendices, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, save and except such portions thereof as are deleted, modified, or amended by the provisions of the Los Altos Hills Municipal code: prescribing certain penalties for the violation of the provisions thereof: and repealing certain ordinances as specified therein. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett and carried by unanimous roll call vote to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 190. MOTION, SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried by unanimous roll call vote that Ordinance No. 190 be adopted. WARRANTS: MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously by roll call vote, that the warrants as presented in the amount of SIXTEEN THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX DOLLARS and Thirty-seven Cents ($16,586.37) be approved and the City Clerk authorized {, to draw the appropriate warrants. 20 OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN: 1. Councilman Grabowski noted that SB565 would increase Motor Vehicle In - Lieu fees from 2% to 2.65% and urged Council support. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously that passage of SB565 be endorsed. 2. Councilman Davey requested that the excess gravel being swept up from the Fremont Hills resurfacing be spread at the school bus stops. Council concurred. 3. Councilman Davey reminded the Council that they had recommended a year and a half ago that the Planning Policy Committee initiate a Hillside Study. She noted that a Hillside Study Committee has since been established to study the undeveloped lands behind the Town, Cupertino and Los Altos, and requested that a representative of the Town be appointed from the Council and Planning Commission to serve on this Committee. In addition, she urged that monies be appropriated to allow the Town Planner to attend the meetings of the Technical Advisory Committee supporting the Hillside Study Group. Council concurred to agenda discussion of these requests for the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Benson adjourned the meeting at 10:29 P. M. to: LITIGATION SESSION. RECONVENE: The Council reconvened at 10:55 P. M. for the sole purpose of adjourning to: NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, November 1, 1971, at 7:45 P. M. at Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, TED J. KLUZEK City Clerk TJK/jp Town of Los Altos Hills -7-