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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/29/1970CITY COUNCIL t TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS 70 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING June 29, 1970 REEL 28 - SIDE 1, TRACK 1 -- FOOTAGE 00-1340 REEL 28 - SIDE 2, TRACK 1 -- FOOTAGE 00- 548 Mayor Walter A. Benson called the Regular Adjourned 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 Aiken, Davey, Grabowski, Helgesson and Mayor Benson. Absent: None. PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Donald B. Spencer APPROVAL OF MINUTBSt June 1, 1970. Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously, that the Minutes of June 1, 1970 be approved, with the following corrections: (1) Page 4, delete the words "designed and" from Item 2 under PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR, (2) Top of Page 5, delete the words "pump for". The context is to indicate that the Town Engineer only approves the installation. 1. Invitation from Palo Alto to attend presentation of Livingston & Blaney Report #3, describing the alternatives for land development in the Palo Alto Foothills and their recommendations. 2. Registrar of Voters advised any declarants of financial disclosure statements, filed prior to them being determined unconstitutional, may have them returned, if requested. 3. City Manager reported a claim had been received by the Town, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara County on account of personal injuries sustained by the claimant, Benjamin Kliger, walking on Fremont Avenue on the bridge near Miramonte. It was noted that the claim was possibly misrouted, as well as Los Altos not being included among the recipients. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Aiken moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously to deny the claim of Benjamin Kliger and refer it to the Town's insurance carrier. 4. Letter from Joel Kubby requesting reactivation of his plea for considera- tion of mini -bike usage by the Noise Abatement Committee. 5. City Manager stated the official Guidelines of the Local Agency Formation Commission had been received. They were prepared to assist in future develop- ment of Santa Clara County. 6. State of California, Department of Finance, advised the estimated population of the Town of Los Altos Hills, as of March 11 1970, was 6,850. 7. Letter from M. L. Hawley, attorney for Fremont Hills Country Club, agreed to easement for bike path providing they are held free of liability arising from its usage. COMMUNICATIONS cont'd.: 8. Letter from H. W. Camps,, County Executiv% with attached survey, on the subject of law enforcement provided by California Counties to incorporated cities. It is intended that this study result in procedures for determining rate calculations used by the County for law enforcement. 9. Resolution from City of South San Francisco regarding proposed noise standards for California airports. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Santa Clara County Parks -Technical Advisory Committee (P -TAC) meets July 2, 1970 at 2 P. M. in San Jose. 2. LAFCO meets at 2:00 P. M., July 1 in San Jose. 3, Los Altos Hills hosts Inter -City Council Meeting on July 3, 1970 at Fremont Hills Country Club. Councilmen were urged to attend and an invitation was extended to the Planning Commission. 4. Transportation Policy Committee will meet in San Jose, on July 10th, at 7:30 P. M. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: LANDS OF JACK SNELL (371-70) 2 lots, 6+ acres, Snell Lane. Engr. J. W. Riley. City Manager reviewed this application to split off one acre, which contains a residence and garage from his 5.99 acre site. The Planning Commission at their June 22, 1970 meeting recommended approval, but recommended against the applicant's request to be excluded from payment of drainage fees per Ordinance No. 141. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Aiken and carried unanimously, to approve the Tentative Map of Lands of Snell (371-70) 2 lots, in accordance with the Check List dated June 22, 1970, and the payment of drainage fees per Ordinance No. 141. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: PERMIT TO MOVE BUILDING INTO LOS ALTOS HILLS AT 26989 BEAVER LAIT (Mrs. Mary G. Steers (UP -344-70). City Manager stated that at the June 8, 1970 Planning Commission meeting, it was recommended by a majority vote that the applicant be granted a permit to move a building onto the property at 26989 Beaver Lane to be used as a horse barn and to replace an existing cow shed. The building to be moved is located at 4100 E1 Camino Real in Palo Alto and, although of a barn configuration, was formerly a part of a restaurant and warehouse. Its appearance effects a gaudy-pcaude oriental architecture, which the applicant indicated would be repainted and the oriental "gingerbread" removed. The existing building is 12-'1' high as opposed to 19' of the proposed building. The length and width dimensions are similar. At the Public Hearing before the Commission, no objections were voiced from the audience, but since their action recommending approval, a protest petition signed by eleven adjacent property owners had been received. t Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation from Mrs. Mary G. Steers, ` 11641 Buena Vista Drive; Dr. H. J. Beaver, 13333 Beaver Lane; and Mr. N. Kusnozo, 17057 Horseshoe Lane. -2- SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2 - STEERS cont'd.: It was noted that legally a similar building could be erected, but the many protests from the neighborswore acknowledged. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Aiken moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried by majority voice vote to deny granting of the permit to Mrs. Mary G. Steers (UP -344-70) to move a building into Los Altos Hills at 26989 Beaver Lane. Councilmen Davey and Grabowski voted against denial. SCHEWLED ITEM NO. 3: REPORT ON RESULTS OF TOWN QUESTIONNAIRE. The first report from the Los Altos Hills Association giving partial results of the recent Town -wide questionnaire on those questions which might affect the 1970-71 Fiscal Year Budget was presented by Mrs. William Ward, and represented 749 responses out of 1,889 mailed. Among these were 493 residents over five years in residence and 240 under five years. Of note, the longest residency in Town was sixty years. City Manager summarized the following results tabulated to date: 1. Over 2 to 1 felt the Sheriff's 10 hr/day contract was not adequate protection. 2. Over 2 to 1 felt the supplemental private patrol played an effective role and should be continued. 3. For the same cost, nearly 2 to 1 preferred additional private patrol over the Sheriff's service. 4. There was a 50/50 split on whether the Town should adopt some method of Vehicular Identification. 5. Nearly 2 to 1 were willing to pay added taxes for added protection. 6. Over 50% felt the Town had acquired sufficient open space and recreational land. 7. There was a near 50/50 split on whether the Town had too many tax free facilities. 8. Nearly 2 to 1 against higher taxes to retain open space. 9. Among priority of Town services, police protection was first, followed by road maintenance and then drainage. Staff was requested to prepare a resolution commending the Los Altos Hills Association for their many hours of public service in preparation of the questionnaire and the subsequent tabulation of the results. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO FILE A PARCEL MAP FOR FREDERICK T. ADAMS, 26450 Aric Lane (355-69). City Manager reviewed that a Tentative Map for Mr. Adams had been approved by the City Council April 21, 1969, which created three building sites at the end of Aric Lane. The Check List placed certain conditions on the sub- division which should be met prior to the filing of a Parcel Map. These were: (1) Payment of the Park and Open Space in -lieu payment per Ord. #117; (2) dedicating the 10' path easement along the northern boundaries of lots #2 and #3 and within the 25' sewer easement along the easterly boundary of lot #3; and (3) pay'the path in -lieu payment for the frontage along the northerly boundaries of lots #2 and #3. -3- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: Adams cont'd.: 06 Staff recommended that permission be granted to file a Parcel Map, after the above requirements are met and that a $50.00 fee be paid to the Town to cover the Town's expense in processing the parcel map. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously that permission be granted to file a parcel map for Frederick T. Adams (355-69), subject to the conditions of the Check List and payment of the $50.00 parcel map fee. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION CF PATH REQUIREMENTS - DR. V. VOORHEES. Staff stated Dr. Voorhees requests that the City Council determine that he need not make his path in -lieu payment at this time nor until Voorhees Drive is dedicated as a public street, and then that he have the option to either build the path or make an in -lieu payment. It was noted the Planning Commission's intentions were that since the time of dedicating Voorhees Drive is so uncertain, the path in -lieu payment should be made as a condition for filing the Final Map. 4W Council discussion ensued as to whether the matter should be referred back to the Planning Commission, with Floor participation by A. M. Laws, 11210 Hooper Lane, and Dr, Voorhees. Dr. Voorhees noted that he was limited to five lots averaging 2.5 acres, and the concessions already made would create an unbearable hardship to make the sizeable in -lieu payment at this time - computed from E1 Monte through the length of Voorhees Drive. MOTION, SECCNDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Aiken moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously, that Dr, V, Voorhees' request be granted for installation or the option of in -lieu payments for pathways be postponed, until such time as dedication of Voorhees Drive as a public street. UNSCHEDULED ITEMNO. 4: CONSIDERATION OF IF BUSINESS LICENSE FEES. City Manager reviewed the current business license fees and proposed alternate methods available for obtaining increased revenues. These included across the board 20% or 30% increases, or selective increases. The projected increased income from the selective increase, plus the addition of a home occupation license, indicated this method would bring in an additional $9,500 annual income. Council discussion ensued as to the most desirable method. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Aiken and carried unanimously, that the selective method as presented by Staff be adopted for increasing business licenses, with the change to the Amusements, Restaurant category to be $195.00. It was proposed that from the projected additional income $7,495 would go to General Fund, and $2,000 would be reserved for Contingencies. Staff was requested to prepare an ordinance incorporating these changes to the business licenses for reading at the next meeting. -4- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5- 60 DISCUSSION OF INSTALLING A 3 -WAY RADIO IN WELLS FARGO VEHICLE. City Manager explained that if a contract is signed with Wells Fargo for patrol service for the Fiscal Year 1970-71, it would be useful to have a 3 -way radio installed in their vehicle for communication with Tam Hall. The cost would be approximately $700.00, which if determined desirable, should be added to the proposed budget. MDTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Aiken moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously, to add $700.00 to the 1970-71 Fiscal Year Budget for purchase and installation of a 3 -way radio in the Wells Fargo vehicle. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 6: DISCUSSION OF FEASIBILITY OF PURCHASING HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR TOWN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Councilman Grabowski stated that the present contract with M. J. Taaffe Co. calls for a 10% override on materials and 25% on labor. Further, as the Town grows, an expansion of our Public Works Department would be desired in order to fulfill the citizens' wishes for increased attention to road maintenance. Council discussion noted a substantial investment in heavy equipment would be required. To purchase basic equipment, such as, a jack hammer with air compressor, roller, back hoe and an additional pick-up, would necessitate an estimated capital outlay of $189000 to $20,000 and would probably require additional personnel. Council concurred that further study would be required and should be agended for the next meeting on July 6th. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 7• DISCUSSION OF VEHICULAR IDENTIFICATION IN LOS ALTOS HILLS. Discussion of this item was postponed and is to be agended for the July 6th meeting. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: BUDGET STUDY - FISCAL YEAR 1970-71. City Manager reviewed changes to the proposed budget, where revenues did not meet expected forecasts. Refinements in the planned deposits were noted. Changes to expenditures incorporated costs for codification, the Adobe Creek suit, South Bay Dischargers Study, planned deposits, addition of an engineer and part-time draftsman. Council discussion evolved around whether the increased charge of engineering time against gas tax monies would be approved. City Manager noted there was no problem anticipated, since this was within acceptable State standards. It was noted that since there was only $211,000 estimated revenue vs $249,000 expenditures, there appeared to be a $38,000 decrease in the General Fund Reserve. Staff noted that there was $9,000 in planned deposits not 40 shown, but that the cost of Wells Faxgo, Staff vacation pay and Adobe Creek litigation did reduce the Reserve. Following lengthy discussion, Staff was requested to prepare an updated breakdown for review at the July 6th meeting. -5- s UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 9: `I REQUEST FROM PLANNING COMMISSION FOR ACTION BY THE PURISSIMA HILLS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT TO CORRECT EROSION PROBLEM IN THE PARK CORRIDOR ABOVE MOODY CT. Mr. M. R. Johnson of the Purissima Hills Water District stated that corrective action would be taken within sixty days to curb the erosion problem in the Park Corridor above Moody Court. This had been requested by the Planning Commission in a memo to the Council, which asked the Town to stop the periodic overflow from the Purissima water tanks. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 8• REQUEST FROM THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS' ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORT OF INTER- CITY COUNCIL FOR UNIFORM CODES. Staff indicated it was the desire of many of the contractors' associations in Santa Clara County for each City to adopt uniform codes so that a contractor who works in several different cities is governed by identical conditions. The Inter -City Council recommended that each city adopt a resolution supporting this concept. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Aiken and carried unanimously, to support adoption of the Uniform Electrical Code throughout the County. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 10: REQUEST TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF PAGE MILL ROAD (IN THE INTERCHANGE AREA OF INTERSTATE 280) AS A COUNTY ROAD. City Manager noted that in the interchange area of Page Mill Road with Interstate 280, there are some slivers of right-of-way that are in Los Altos Hills, with the majority of the road in this section being under County jurisdiction. It was proposed to eliminate these small sections of road from the Town's responsibility for maintenance by designating them as part of the County Road. It was noted that this will in no way affect the Town's stand on traffic or road widening along Arastradero Road or that portion of Page Mill Road south of the Freeway. Following favorable discussion by the Council, it was noted this matter would be taken up under RESOLUTIONS for approval. STAFF REPORTS - 1. City Manager reviewed the slide problem whereby Mr. J. Kilburn, following what was considered a reasonable time, had not yet proceeded with his retain- ing wall. Counsel urged legal action be renewed. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Mayor Benson and carried unanimously that legal action be renewed against Mr. J. Kilburn to have a retaining wall installed and prevent further sliding of his lot into Anacapa Drive. 2. Communication between attorneys indicate that Mr. L. Campbell's sewer line suit may be resolved out of court. 4W 3. Signs have been installed on Page Mill Road as requested. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: 1. Mrs. Florence Fava stated mini -bikes and motorcycles have been over- running the Parkside Units #2 and #3 area. It was noted the inaccessibility creates an enforcement problem. 2. Mrs. Diane Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Court, noted that political signs are still posted. Council requested Staff to investigate and resolve. RESOLUTIONS• 1. Resolution No. 599 - This resolution, consenting to the establishment of a portion— of P�ll Road as a County Highway was not available and carried over to the July 6th meeting. ORDINANCES: 1. Ordinance No. 173 - First Reading: City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 173, an ordinance establishing Class Salary Schedule for the Town of Los Altos Hills for the Fiscal Year 1970-71. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Aiken moved, seconded by Helgesson, that further reading of Ordinance No. 173 be waived, was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Aiken, Davey, Grabowski, Helgesson and Mayor Benson. Noes: None. Absent: None. 2. Ordinance No. 174 - First Reading: City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 174, an ordinance 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 Aiken moved, seconded by Helgesson, that further reading of Ordinance No. 174 be waived, was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Aiken, Grabowski, Helgesson, and Mayor Benson. Noes: Councilman Davey. Absent: None. 3. Ordinance No. 175 - First Reading: City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 175, an ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills fixing the tax rate for the current year. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Aiken moved, seconded by Helgesson, that further reading of Ordinance No. 175 be waived, was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Aiken, Grabowski, Helgesson, and Mayor Benson. Noes: Councilman Davey. Absent: None. WARRANTS: MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Aiken and carried unanimously by roll call vote, that warrants as presented in the amount of $38,919.02 for June 29, 1970 and $149,872.50 for July 1, 1970 be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Benson adjourned the meeting at 12:30 A. M. TO: NEXT REGULAR MEETING: MONDAY, JULY 6, 1970 at 7:45 P. M., Town Hall. R pectfully submitted, D ILI City Clerk TJK/mam - 6/29/70 -7- Town of Los Altos Hills