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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04/1970CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HIM MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING May 4, 1970 REEL 26 - SIDE 1, TRACK 1 -- FOOTAGE 00-1295 Mayor Wm. Ross Aiken called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:52 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 Henson, Davey, Grabowski, Helgesson and Mayor Aiken. Absent. None. PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Chairman Wm. Perkins APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 20, 1970. Councilmam Helgesson moved, seconded by Henson and carried unanimously, that the Minutes of April 20, 1970 be approved as submitted. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Letter, dated April 29, 1970, from Morton Levine, Chairman of the County Growth and Efficiency Committee which advises the Santa Clara County Grand Jury is investigating the efficiency,growth need, and other operational and fiscal aspects of county government departments and requests our clearance and cooperation with members involved. 2. Letter from Mr. Sam Della Maggiore, Chairman of the Interfaith Chapel Advisory Council stating their intent to raise $200,000 through individual donations to provide a place of worship for patients, family, friends and staff at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. The Town has been requested to appoint a committee representative for the fund drive. 3. Letter from County Board of Supervisors requesting Town's recommendation for appointment to the Library Association. The term of Mr. Julius Lustig, one of the four positions representing the County -at -large is expiring. Recommendation is to be submitted by June 1, 1970 for consideration. 4. Letter from H. W. Campen, County Executive, dated April 28, 1970, advising proposed Sheriff's rate for 1970-71 Fiscal Year will be $15.05 per hour as compared to the current $13.12 per hour. The increase, attributed to general pay and shift differential continues our 10 patrol hours per day and will total $54,932, the current $47,888. The Town is requested to comment by May 20 or they will assume we desire to continue the current level of service at the proposed new rate. ANNOLTIC.^��L''NTS : 1. Better '?asinpss Hureau hes stated that magazine salesmen soliciting for the Universal Readers Service, also known as the National Collegiate Association, have been using misleading emotional or charitable donation appeals to sell sub- scriptions. These .cl.nde: a certain quota will entitle them to scholarships; monies go to underprivileged minority groups; or the subscription will be sent E to schools in the South for underprivileged children to read. ANNOUNCEMENTS coat'd.: 2. The Mayor's and Councilmen's Institute will be held in Los Angeles, May 20-22, 1970. 3. Joint Meeting of Planning Commission in Palo Alto on May 6 to review and discuss alternatives for Arastradero Road Improvements. 4. The Association of Bay Area Governments General Assembly will meet in Berkeley on July 30, 1970. 5. Los Altos Rills Association announce Sheriffs Candidate's night will be held May 19 at 9:00 P.M. at Fremont Hills School. 6. Next bicycle license session will be on May 16 from 10:00 to 12:00 noon at the Town Hall. 7. League of California Cities (Peninsula Division) will meet in San Francisco on May 14, 1970. 8. Inter -City Council will meet May 7 in Gilroy. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: DISCUSSION ON REQUEST TO OPPOSE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE COYOTE HILL. AREA (RESOLUTION No. 596). Councilman Grabowski introduced a resolution opposing hi -density residential development of the Coyote H111 Area as suggested by a campus report on proposed use of Stanford land. He emphasized this development would create additional traffic through and around the Town as well as result in other inconveniences, yet our Town would not share in this additional tax revenue generated. Council discussion esusd as to the dgireability of such a resolution and all agreed that any development should be"Zontiguous with the Town. (See passage under Resolutions.) SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: REPORT AND CMA IFTVTS FROM MAYOR AIK N. The following 14 areas encompassed by the Mayor's report are on file at the Town Hall. 1. Police 2. Administration 3. Paths 4. Sewers 5. Planning 6. Byrne Preserve Corridor 7. Motorbike Ordinance 8. Horses 9. Drainage 10. MMOP Area 11. Taxes 12. Noise 13. Open Space 14. Slope Density -2 4 SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2 cont'd.: Mayor Aiken's Report Following his remarks, Councilman Lavey stated that it was her understanding that part of the allotted time for the Mayor's comments was to "be devoted to the events of last Tuesday night (April 28) at which the Council majority entered into an unnoticed Council meeting." Mayor Aiken responded that the content of his agended remarks were as he had Just presented and that he had requested his comments be agended to allow him to present his personal feelings on problems before the Town and that they were not intended to be for discussion. Additional discussion among the Council ensued and the Council concurred that this matter should be properly introduced under Other Business by Council. (See below.) SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: ELECTION OF MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR. Mayor Aiken requested and was granted the privilege of nominating Councilman Benson for Mayor. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski that nominations for Mayor be closed and a white ballot be cast, was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Grabowski, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken.. Noce: Councilman Davey. Absent: None. Councilman Henson was elected Mayor for a 1 -year term to May 4, 1971, by majority roll call vote. Nominations for Deputy Mayor were then entertained. Councilmen Grabowski nominated Councilman Helgesson for Deputy Mayor. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Mayor Henson moved, seconded by Grabowski that nominations for Deputy Mayor be closed and that Councilmen Helgesson be elected as Deputy Mayor for a 1 -year term to May 4, 1971, was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen :,ikon, Grabowski., Helgesson, Mayor Henson. Noes: Councilman Davey. Absent: None. After the City Clerk administered the Oath of Office, congratulations were extended to the newly elected Mayor Walter A. Benson and Deputy Mayor Leslie A. Helgesson. Mayor Henson then adjourned the meeting for a 15 minute Executive Session at 8:50 P.M. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Mayor Benson stated the terms of Planning Commissioners Mr. Milton F. Minckley and Mr. Laurence Dawson had expired and that nominations were being entertained. Councilman Helgesson nominated Mr. Don Spencer. Councilman Aiken nominated Mr. Stanley Corbett. -3- UNSCHEDULED ITEM N0. 2 cont 'd.: Appointment of Two Members to Planning Commission, 4W MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Aiken moved, seconded by Grabowski that nominations be closed and a White Ballot be cast for Messrs. Corbett and Spencer to fill the two Planning Commissioner vacancies for the four year terms expiring May 4, 1971. Motion was carried by the following majority roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Aiken, Grabowski, Helgesson, Mayor Benson, Noes: Councilmen Davey. Absent: None. Councilman Davey expressed regrets that Mr. Minckley had not been reappointed. Speaking from the Floor were: Mrs. Diana Miller and Mrs. Florence Fava. Council discussion concurred that letters of appreciation be sent to the outgoing Commissioners, Mr. Minckley and Dawson, for their services to the Town. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: CLAIM FOR JOSEPH R. RAMOS City Manager to a claim for $1,445.55 from Mr. Joseph R. Ramos, contractor for S.A.D. or "extra work" had been reviewed by our Engineer and City Attorney. Staff conclu d that the items of cost claimed were specifically excluded from the contract and the responsibility of Mr. Ramos and, therefore, disapproval of the claim was recommended. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Aiken moved, seconded by Helgesson and it was carried unanimously that the claim from Joseph R. Ramos in the amount of $1,445.55 be denied as recommended by Staff. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4: REQUEST TO CIRCULATE THE REPORT FROM THE NOISE ARATII-MT]T COMMITTEE. City Manager stated the report had been distributed for the Council's review and permission of the Council was being requested to circulate the report and specifically to have a cover letter prepared for the Mayor's signature to send the report to Mr. James A. Moe, State Director of Public Works. Council discussion evolved around the excellence and comprehensive data contained in the report but until Council could fully review the report, its circulation should be limited. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Aiken that the City Council. accept the Noiso ;.hctoront Cowittee-report, dated March 19, 1970, and that the Mayor prepare a cover letter and it be sent to Mr. James A. Moe, but further circulation be withheld pending its approval at the ,Tune , 1970 Council meeting. ' is. Council concurred upon approval, it would be desirable to distribute the report to the surrounding communities. Also Staff was directed to determine the cost of its preparation. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5: REQUEST FOR A "REFUNDING AGREEMENT" with JAMES T. GARDNER FOR CHRISTOPHER'S LANE AREA. -4- City Manager explained Mr. Gardner had installed a sewer on Christopher's Lane which hooked up to the Palo Alto sewer in Page Mill Road. His total cost for -4- MMCE=I;EEp ITEM N0. 5 costa.: Request for "Refunding Agreement" --James T. Gardner 4/ this project was $7,780.00 and it may be used by a total of 19 lots in the Christopher's Lane area. Staff recommended that the Town cater into a refunding agreement with Mr. Gardner providing for a reimbursement to him of $350.00 from each of the 19 lots, when a sewer line is extended and hook-up is made. Council discussion ensund. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Davey and it was carried by unanimous roll call vote, that the above recommendation by Staff for a refunding agreement with Mr. James T. Gardner be approved. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 6: REQUEST FROM THE vIEINAM MEMORIAL COMMITTEE FOR SUPPORT IN RAISING MONEY FCR A MEMORIAL TO BE ERECTED IN FRONT OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING IN SAN JOSE. City Manager stated a Memorial to those who have died in the Vietnam war is proposed to be erected in the Civic Center area in front of the Municipal Court Building at 200 W. Bedding Street, San Jose. The cost will be between $20,000 and $25,000. The Vietnam Memorial Committee is asking for support by the City Council which will encourage other citizens to make similar contributions. Following Council discussion, with Floor participation by Mrs. etgiatti, 25960 Vinedo Ione, it was concluded that the intent of a memorial was commendable, however it was not proper for the Town to appropriate funds for this purpose and contributions should be on an individual basis. It was also determined that a resolution supporting this proposal should be prepared and that it suggest this memorial, be in a living form. (See Resolution No. 597 below.) Wi SCHEDULED ITEM N0. 7: REQUEST FOR SETTING OF SALARIES FOR TOWN EMPLOYEES FCR THE FISCAL YEAR 1970 -71 - City Manager recommended a six percent cost of living adjustment to salaries; plus merit increases for all Town employees except the Building Inspector who has reached his upper pay limit. Determination of the City Manager's salary was left to the Council's discretion. Council discussion ensued and it was noted that the Town employees' proposed increase averaged about five percent over the 1969-70 Fiscal Year. This resulted from replacement of a stenographer at the first step in her salary range and abolishment of the position of Assistant City Manager and replacing it with the City Clerk -Treasurer position at a lower scale. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Aiken moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously by roll call vote that the recommendations of the City Manager for Staff salary increases for the 1970-71 Fiscal Year be approved. Council discussion then proceeded to the determination of the City Manager's salary. His efforts in the planning and engineering fields were acknowledged as well as the many hours he expends attending evening meetings of the various committees. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Aiken and it was carried by unanimous roll call vote that the City Manager be granted a 10 percent salary increase. Council concurred that the monthly retainers for the Town Engineer, Planner and Attorney be finalized at the budget session. -5- STAFF REPORTS: 1. City Attorney reported he was reviewing numerous Assembly Bills of interest to the Town. Council concurrence to oppose AB 396 pertaining to regulation of subdivisions was given. OTHER BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: 1. Mr. Sanson, 27440 Sherlock Road, reported a tax lien exists on Mr. Wheeler's land donation. City Attorney will investigate. RESOLUTIONS: 1. Resolution No. 595, regarding signature of warrants and checks. City Manager explained that this resolution isrequired by the banks for authorization of signatures upon warrants. Each warrant is to be signed by one member of the Staff (City Manager or City Clerk -Treasurer) and by one member of the Council. The City Manager's Expense Account may be signed by either the City Manager, or the City Clerk -Treasurer. City Attorney read in its entirety Resolution No. 595, A Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills Regarding Signature of Warrants and Checks, authorizing endorsements of checks against Town's funds. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Davey and carried unanimously by roll call vote that Resolution No. 595 be adopted as read. 2. Resolution No. 596, opposing high density residential development of the Coyote Hill Area on Stanford land. Discussion of this resolution appears above under Scheduled Item No. 1. City Attorney read in its entirety Resolution No, 5965 A Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills Opposing High Density Residential Development of the Coyote Hill Area on Stanford Land. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously by roll call vote that Resolution No. 596 be adopted as read. 3. Resolution No. 597, support of Vietnam Memorial. City Attorney read Resolution No. 597, A Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills Approving the Concept of a Memorial to those who have Served the Nation in Vietnam and Urging Support Thereof, in its entirety. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously by roll call vote that Resolution No. 597 be adopted as read. ORDINANCES 1. Ord. No. 168, prohibiting certain acts within the limits of parks, preserves or other public areas and providing for penalties for violation. SECOND READING. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: After the City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 168: An Ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills Prohibiting Certain Acts Within the Limits of Parks, Preserves, or other Public Areas and Providing for Penaltires for Violation; Councilman Aiken moved, seconded by Helgesson and it unanimously carried that further reading be waived. ORDINANCES cont -d.: Ord. No. 168. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Aiken moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously by roll call vote that Ordinance 168 be adopted as read. WARRANTS: MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED. Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Aiken and carried unanimously by roll call vote that the warrants as presented in the amount of $5,636.82 be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. Speaking from the Floor, Mr. A. M. jaws suggested that, in the future, those larger amounts expended on planning might be highlighted when approving warrants so that all might better understand what these expenditures were buying the Town. Council agreed to do this. OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN: Councilman Davey read a prepared statement about a "secret meeting" held at the Town Hall on Tuesday, April 28, 1970, wherein a quorum of the Council was present. Following her statement alleging a violation of the Brown Act, Councilman Aiken end Helgesson read their prepared statement denying the charges by Councilman Davey.. Councilman Grabowski, although not in attendance at the alleged meeting, read a statement refuting the implications against the integrity of his fellow councilmen. Council discussion ensued with Floor participation by: Mrs. Diane Miller, far Mrs. Florence Fava, Mr, Donald Spencer, Mr, A. M. jaws, Mr. Jack Davey and Mr. David Janssen. Following a lengthy discussion (over half of the recorded tape of the Council meeting), each faction still demanded an apology from the other. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Aiken mov::d, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously that the matter be closed since obviously the discussion was getting nowhere. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Benson adjourned the meeting at 11:30 P.M. TO: NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, May 18, 1970 at 7:45 P.M. at the Town Hall. Resp tfully submittc TEDJ. , City Treasurer Town of Los Altos Hills TJK/jm-4/15/70 -7- 0 low RESOLUTION NO. 594 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN CP LOG ALTOS HILLS DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE CANVASS OF THE PRECINCT ELECTION RRTIRWS CF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 14, 1970 WHEREAS, by Resolution duly passed and adopted the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills called and ordered a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing two councilmen to full four year terms, and WHEREAS$ notice of said General Municipal Election was duly published as required by law and by said Resolution, and WHEREAS, it appears that said General Municipal was duly held in accordance with law and said call on the 14th day of April, 1970, and the polls for said election were kept open during the ties required by law, and that said election was held and conducted, and the votes thereat ve, received and canvassed, and the returns thereof ascertain, determined and declared, all as provided by the les of the State of California, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills has duly convened at its usual seating place an the 21st day of April, 1970, being the first Tuesday after the election and has received fres the City Clerk a canvas of the returns of such election, and WHEREAS, said canvass was duly cespleted and the results thereof are as hereinafter set forth, and WHEREAS, the following persons were voted upon for the office of Councilmsn, two full four year terms Mary C. Davey Stanley W. Grabowski Diana S. Miller Priscilla R. Weisbart NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESMED by the City Council of the ^' Town of Los Altos Hills: 7, 1. That the City Council finds and hereby ratifies and declares the result of the General Municipal Election held on April 14, 1970, to he as follass a) That of General MMic*l Election was hold and conducted in the Tawe of Los Alt" Hills, County. of. Septa C494.s..... State of California, an Tuesday, April 14, 1970, in the time, fora and maser required by law. -1- r +e. b) That there were five voting precincts: 1. Consolidated Precinct No. 1, consisting of county precincts 2389 and 2395. 2. Consolidated Precinct No. 2, consisting of county precinct 2383. 3. Consolidated Precinct No. 3, consisting of county precincts 2587 and 2391. 4. Consolidated Precinct No. 40 consisting of county precincts 2383 and 2390. S. Consolidated Precinct No. 5, consisting of county precincts 2386, 2388, and 2392. c) That a canvass of the votes cast in said city for said office were duly held in accordance with the order of the City Council and in accordance with law. d) That there were five consolidated precincts numbered ^1" through "S", and the following number of votes was cast in each precinct for the candidates: CONSOLIDATBD vom FOR BALLMS SPOUZD r. PRBCV= NO. COUNCILA" AND NOS COUNM 1 Davey 160 1 Grabowski 142 Miller 138 Weisbart 112 2 Davey 140 0 Grabowski 99 Miller 117 Weisbart 98 3 Davey 201 0 Grabowski 188 Miller 154 Weisbart 184 4 Davey 165 O Grabowski 178 �. Miller 153 Weisbart 186 S Davey 99 3 Grabowski 123 Miller 81 Weisbart 94 e) That 28 duly registered voters who expected to be absent from their election precinct on the day of the election -2- r secured ballots from the City Clerk, and that the City Clerk has certified to this Council that 26 of said absentee ballots issued by his have been cast in the time required by law. f) That 26 absent voter ballots have been duly received end canvassed in the time, fern and newer as required by lass and the result of the absentee vote for the candidates are as follows, without regard to precincts: VOTES FOR COUNCILMAN BALLOTS SPOILED AND NOT COUNTED Davey 12 Grabowski 17 O Hiller 7 Waisbart 14 2. That the above canvass sham a) That the total number of ballots cast in the City is 1,503. b) That the total number of votes for each person, including i absentee ballots Lot Davey 777 Grabowski 767 Miller 630 Weisbart 666 IT IS FURTHER RBSC aHM that this Council does declare that WIRY C. DAVEY and STANLEY W. GRABOWSKI had the highest number of votes for said office, and that they wore therefor elected to fill the two full four year terms of Councilmen. IT IS FORM= RESGEVBD THAT THE City Clerk be and he is hereby instructed to ester this resolution in full in the minutes of this Council as the statement of the result of said General Municipal Blection, and that the City Clerk be and he is hereby autheriaed and directed to perform any and all incidental duties required by law in connection herewith. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Mille at an adjourned regular meeting of 1 said Council an the 21st day of April, 1970, by the following roll call votet AVBS: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken NOBSI None AISSENTs Councilmen Favle / City Cletk APPROFEDt Myer -3-