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Home My WebLink About02/02/1970CITY COUNCIL t TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS ` MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING February 2, 1970 REEL 23 - SIDE 2, TRACK 1 - FOOTAGE 00 - 723 Mayor Wm. Ross Aiken 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 Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson and Mayor Aiken. Absent: None. PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner W. F. Minckley APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 19, 1970. Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson, that the Minutes of January 19, 1970 be approved as submitted, was carried by majority voice vote, Councilman Fowle abstained. COMMUNICATIONS• 1, James T. Gardner, 4363 Malcolm Avenue, Oakland, requesting refunding agreement with the Town for sewers to be constructed on Christopher's Lane; Staff recommendation to be made February 16. 2. Charles H. Lane, 12660 Viscaino Court, requesting road work on Viscaino Court; to be sealcoated when funds are available. 3. Los Altos Hills Tree Committee request for approval of "MAILBOX IMPROVEMENT WEEK" in conjunction with Los Altos Post Office; Committee proposal approved. 4. John S. Elledge, Focus on Young Children, requesting the first week in March be designated "Early Childhood Education Week"; referred to School Districts. 1) Palo Alto Planning Commission to consider Land Resources Corporation proposal on Wednesday, February 4, 1970 at 7:30 P. M.; Planning Commissioner P. R. Weisbart and Deputy Mayor Walter A. Benson to represent Town. 2) County Board of Supervisors had recommended favorably on Town Resolution requesting a study of Black Mountain, Montebello and Skyline Ridges and foothill areas, and had referred the resolution to the Planning Policy Committee. 3) Santa Clara County had reduced assessments in the Summerhill Area Sewer District, pursuant to Town sewer policy. 4) Inter -City Council requested Town representation on 911 Emergency Tele. 4W phone No. Committee; Planning Commission representative requested. 5) Mayor Aiken requested Council to submit Committee membership suggestions to review dog control regulations. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: SIX MONTH FINANCIAL REVIEW; CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING PRIORITIES AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR. Staff report was presented, noting the following: 1. $9,013.00 of the $11,500.00 Planning funds appropriated for the year had been expended, leaving only the monthly planning retainer and $387.00. 2. Additional fund revenue of $4,300.00 beyond budget estimates was projected for the 1969-70 Fiscal Year. 3. The General Fund Cash Reserve balance on December 31, 1969 was $95,642.00, of which $28,800.00 was non -restricted. 4. General Fund Expenditure estimates would not be exceeded, although additional funds would be desirable for the Public Works Department. 5. Planning Commission unanimously recommended the following urgent planning priorities be established and funded for the remainder of the current fiscal year ending June 30, 1970 (quoted estimates prepared by Staff): a) Sphere of influence determinations with Cupertino and Palo Alto. Appropriation required - $800.00. b) Review of development of the Arastradero Road Corridor. Appropriation required - $1,300.00 includes $300.00 engineering). c) Completion of the MMCP Area Study. Appropriation required - $1,400.00 (includes $200.00 engineering). d) Completion of Items 4 and 5 of Phase I of the General Plan Revision t Program, i.e., Land Use Inventory and Population Holding Capacity ` Estimates. Appropriation required - $1,000.00. e) Preparation of a Town Issues and Goals document. Appropriation required - $1,000.00. Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by Commissioner Minckley and George G. Mader, Tann Planner. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously by roll call vote, that planning priorities a, b, c, and d be authorized and $4,300.00 appropriated for these items during the remainder of the 1969-70 Fiscal Year. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: ANNUAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE. Committee Chairman Donald A. Miller stated a formal written report will be submitted in the near future and presented an overall view of Committee actions during the past year in the following areas: 1) Improvement in noise reduction legislation and enforcement. 2) Actions initiated to reduce freeway noise. 3) Actions conveying the significance of noise pollution to citizens. Mr. Miller requested the following Council action; 4Wa) Recommended Richard B. Oliver, 13030 Alta Lane South; Vernon K. Merrick, 26144 Elena Avenue; and, Mrs. Marjorie W. Evans, 14511 DeSell Drive, be appointed to the Noise Abatement Committee, and noted the need for -2- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO.1: Noise Abatement Committee Report cont'd.: Committee member to provide liason with Sacramento; Council concurred the proposed members should be appointed. b) Requested permission to ask Harold W. Lindsay, 13151 W. Sunset Drive; Vaughn L. Shahinian, 1185 Mora Drive, Los Altos; and Dr. Karl D. Kryter, 13725 Robleda Road, to serve as volunteer consultants to the Noise Abatement Committee; Council concurred. c) Requested Council concurrence to resubmit as separate legislation previous resolution re noise abatement controls adopted by the Council and forwarded to the League of California Cities. Council concurred. d) Recommended comprehensive questionnaire be distributed at Town expense to residents along Interstate 280, irrespective of jurisdiction. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously by roll call vote, that the City Council authorize a maximum of $250.00 for the proposed questionnaire. Councilman Benson suggested a memo be presented to the Peninsula Division of the League of California Cities; Council concurred Deputy Mayor Benson should work with Chairman Miller in this regard. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: PACKARD, DAVID (364-69) Tentative Map, 2 lots, 39 acres, Taaffe Road. George S. Nolte Assoc., Engr. Continued to February 16 meeting. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: STAFF REPORTS: City Manager: 1. Reviewed letter from Santa Clara County Sheriff Charles J. Prelsnik re mini -bike nuisance and parking on Town pathways. 2. Presented mileage allowance report, noting actual recorded average monthly expenses for the City Manager were $151.63, and for the Building Inspector, $180.55; recommended no change from the present $150.00 per month mileage allowance. 3. Submitted letter from Dennis R. Lahr, Assistant City Manager, tendering resignation effective February 28, 1970. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: 1. Mrs. Florence Fava, 26671 Moody Road, complained at motorbike noise emanating from Parkside Subdivision on the hillside opposite the water tanks; referred to County Sheriff and Staff requested to have Highway Patrol increase motorbike inspection. 2. Mr, Peter R. Hughes, 13198 La Cresta Drive, stated residential burglaries were on the increase and suggested additional patrol immediately; Law Enforcement Committee currently reviewing police service. 4 OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN: 1. Councilman Davey requested excess fill within the Town be utilized at the corner of Fremont and Arastradero Road. -3- RESOLUTIONS: 1. Resolution No. 572, revising date of call for bids on Purissim Bike Path. City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 572, a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills amending Resolution No. 570. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously by roll call vote, that Resolution No. 572 be adopted as read. 2. Resolution No. 573, authorizing City Clerk to accept Grant Deeds. City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 573, a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills authorizing the City Clerk to accept grants of deeds on behalf of the Town of Los Altos Hills. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously by roll call vote, that Resolution No. 573 be adopted as read. WARRANTS: MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously by roll call vote, that the warrants as presented in the amount of TWO HUNDRED FOP.TY�FIVE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-THRBE DOLLARS and Two Cents ($245,633.02) be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. At 9:51 P. M., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to: EXECUTIVE SESSION re to personnel and litigation. At 11:05 P. M., Mayor Aiken reconvened the meeting solely to adjourn to: NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, February 16, 1970, at 7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, DENNIS R. LAHR Assistant City Manager DRL/mam Town of Los Altos Hills 2/2/70 4 -4-