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TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
to MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
February 17, 1969
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Mayor Wm. Ross Aiken called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the 60 S
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 Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson,
Mayor Aiken. Absent: :lone.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Wm. A. Perkins
TOWN CONSULTANT: L. W. Morse
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 3, 1969.
Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson, and carried unanimously, that
the Minutes of February 3, 1969 be approved as submitted.
Acting Manager, Dennis R. Lahr, read the following communications:
`+ 1) Petition dated February 8, 1969, signed by eleven residents of the
Manuella Basin, requesting that there be no further development within this
area before the drainage problem is resolved.
Mayor Aiken gave assurance that the Planning Commission and Council are well
aware of this situation and do not intend to overlook it.
2) Donald R. Young, 27665 Via Cerro Gordo, dated February 4, 1969, stating
his objections to an easement for a sewer line through his lot (,#24) for the
purposes of Sewer Assessment District No. 5.
Acting Manager noted the letter had been referred to the City Engineer and
City Attorney, and that Staff would meet with Mr. Young.
3) San Jose City Clerk, dated February 11, 1969, inviting Council to attend
meeting on March 10th in the San Jose City Council Chambers re joint
helicopter utilization with Santa Clara County.
4) Kirk McFarland, 880 La Cuesta, Los Altos, dated February 8th, supporting
Council stand against noise and flood lights from Foothill College Stadium.
5) Herbert Wades, dated February 13th, supporting elimination of night
games at Foothill College.
6) Rabbi Sydney Aiselrad, Congregation Beth Am, inviting Council to dedication
of new Temple facilities on Arastradero Road on Sunday, March 2nd.
LActing Manager announced the following: 671
1. Inter -City Council will meet March 5th at the State Capitol Building,
Sacramento, requiring reservations by February 24th.
ANNOUNCEMENTS cont'd.:
2. The League of California Cities Peninsula Division will meet Thursday,
March 6th at Redwood City.
3. A Northern California Seminar on Regional Government will be held
Saturday, March 8th at the County Board of Supervisors' Chambers in San Jose.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: 6 8�
APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER.
Mayor Aiken stated the City Council had established two basic requirements in
seeking a new City Manager; one being, 5 years municipal management experience,
the other being an engineering background. Mayor Aiken noted that ten
candidates were interviewed out of twenty-eight applications received.
Mayor Aiken announced the unanimous selection by the City Council of
Mr. Murl M. Fritschle, as the new City Manager of Los Altos Hills. Mayor
Aiken reviewed Mr. Fritschle's professional background and stated
Mr. Fritschle's employment will become effective March 16, 1969 at an annual
salary of $19,200.
Mr. Fritschle and his family were introduced and welcomed to the community.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1•
WOLFGRAM, R. C. (V-319-69) - Request for 15' reduction in rear and side 7a/
setbacks to 15' for pool at 13750 Robleda Road.
Staff report was presented, noting the proposed pool location appeared to be
the only logical one due to existing drainfield and landscaping, and that the
Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval subject to the require-
ment that the southerly and westerly property lines be fenced.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson
and carried unanimously, that the variance application of R. C. Wolfgram
(V-319-69) for 15' reduction in rear and side setbacks to 15' for pool at
13750 Robledi Road be approved, subject to the requirement that the southerly
and westerly property lines be fenced.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2:
CONSIDERATION OF JOINING COUNTY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM.
Staff report was presented, noting that investigation has revealed the Town
could join the Santa Clara County Communication System for an initial outlay
of approximately $900/1,GDO. The only additional future cost to the Town
would be a maintenance fee of $100.00 annually. The communication system
would consist of a separate radio unit installed in the Code Enforcement
Officer's vehicle. The communication system would allow monitoring of the
Los Altos Police Department, Stanford University Police Department, Foothill
College Police Department, and the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. In
addition, there would be direct contact with the Department of Motor Vehicles
and Emergency Teletype Service, which would allow immediate access to vehicle
registrations, automobile statistics, warrants, stolen vehicles, all point
bulletins, etc.
Lo Acting Manager requested that the Council authorize connection to the County
Communication System, with the understanding that the final contract would
be brought before the Council for its action.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: County Communications cont'd.:
Tom Maudlin, Code Enforcement Officer, commented re utilization of the County
Communication System.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson,
that the Town join the County Communication System in accordance with Staff
recommendations, was carried unanimously by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2:
APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER.
Mayor Aiken stated that no appointment would be made at this time and that
the only consideration before the City Council was the creation of the
Assistant City Manager position and implementation into Town ordinances, if
desired.
Mayor Aiken noted this item would be considered later in the Agenda under
Resolutions and Ordinances.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3:
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION RE: EXTRA -TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION % ( S
GRANTED TO COUNTY FOR SE;F�R ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURPOSES.
Mayor Aiken stated that Council consideration should be given to rescinding
the previous resolution granting extra -territorial jurisdiction to the County
for sewer assessment district purposes and replacing it with a new resolution
granting jurisdiction, conditioned upon the implementation of the Town sewer
policy by the Board of Supervisors for the Summerhill Area. Mayor Aiken noted
a concurrent resolution had been adopted on September 16, 1968, stating the
same conditions pertaining to the granting of extra -territorial jurisdiction,
but that the new resolution would insure clarity and compliance with the
Town sewer policy.
Acting City Manager read letters from John G. Tyndall, 12600 Miraloma Way,
and George C. Albright, 12226 Colina Road, notifying the Town that their
written protest against inclusion in the Los Altos Sanitary Sewer and Capacity
Acquisition District were being withdrawn. Acting Manager noted Mrs. J. W.
Hermit and Mrs. V. Osiecki had also indicated verbally that their written
protests would be withdrawn. Acting Manager stated written withdrawal of
protests must be filed with the County Board of Supervisors prior to their
Hearing, February 25, 1969.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 509L, a
resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills rescinding
Resolution No. 47E of said Council and granting, subject to conditions,
consent of said Council to the County of Santa Clara to acquire and construct
public improvements and to provide that the costs thereof shall be assessed
upon a special district pursuant to special assessment acts and assessment
bonds acts.
LCouncil discussion ensued concerning desirability of Council action,
acquisition costs, extra -territorial jurisdiction, possible formation of a
district by the Town, and County officials' positions on extra -territorial
jurisdiction, with Floor participation by Mr. and Mrs. C. Walter, L. W. Morse,
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction cont'd.:
Town Consultant, Owen Murray, 24160 Dawnridge Road, Mrs. David Rodriguez,
24237 Summerhill Road, Los Altos, Henry Lindau, 1232 Lane Street, Belmont,
J. North, 24550 Summerhill Road, E. A. Breyman, 13456 Wildcrest Drive,
Chuck Boyenga, 12425 Hilltop Road, and Dick Morton, 12570 Roble Ladera.
RECESS: 9:15 P. M.
RECONVENE: 9:20 P. M.
The following points were clarified during Council discussion
1) The proposed resolution represented a technical clarification and did not
in any way change the substance of the conditions for granting extra -territor-
ial jurisdiction to the County, however, the new resolution would afford
greater assurance that the Town's sewer policy would be implemented.
2) County officials are aware that a new resolution is being considered and
have voiced no objection to same.
3) The City Council has unanimously adopted a Town sewer policy and has
assured Town residents that this policy would be followed uniformly throughout
the Town. The new Resolution No. 509 is an attempt by the City Council to
insure compliance with this previous commitment to Town residents.
4) Conformance to the Town sewer policy would reduce the official protest
in LAH1 from 30.378% to 10.034% and therefore should assist in insuring
formation of the County District.
5) The City Council again confirmed their desire to provide sewers for the
Summerhill Area where needed and wanted, and went on record to proceed with
a sewer district for the Summerhill Area in the event the County District
should not be formed for any reason. Town Staff members stated that a Town
district for the Summerhill Area could be formed at substantially the same
cost as is currently proposed in the County District. .chile a Town district
would be faced with the increased cost of installing the trunk line on
Magdalena Road by the Town alone, an offsetting cost reduction would result
by obtaining right-of-way acquisition at a cost of h_C per square foot com-
pared to County estimates of 25C per square foot for said acquisition.
Council concurred with Councilman Fowle's recommendation to amend
Resolution No. 509 to insure that Council support for the County District is
clearly stated and to further insure that Resolution No. 509 is not
considered as a protest to the County District.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson,
that Resolution No. 509 be adopted as read and amended, was carried by the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Fowls, Helgesson, Mayor
Aiken. Noes: Councilman Davey. Absent: None.
At Councilman Davey's request, the following statement is incorporated in
the Minutes without objection: "My "no" vote is cast because of a belief
that this resolution will jeopardize the passage of the proposed County
Sewer Assessment District and will not serve the best interests of those
L citizens who want and need sewers. It in no way should be construed as a vote
against the Los Altos Hills sewer policy, which was unanimously adopted by
the Town Council and which was conveyed to the Board of Supervisors by )8 o O
Resolution in September, 1968."
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SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3:
CONSIDERATION OF SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 7 (La Cresta Drive to west of A ;� 3
Freeway).
06 Mayor Aiken stated this item was placed on the Agenda for information purposes,
that the district was not being initiated by the Town, and that with Council
concurrence it would be his recommendation that all property owners within
the Purissima Drainage Basin be notified that a sewer district may be
formed in this drainage basin in the near future.
Staff report was presented, noting that the drainage basin, previously
identified in sewer studies as Sewer Assessment District No. 7, consists of
an area bounded by Arastradero Road on the north, Taaffe Road on the south,
and lies between La Cresta Drive and points wrest of the Freeway. Acting
Manager stated that Mr. Richard Morton, 12570 Roble Ladera, is interested
in initiating sewer assessment district proceedings in the area located
between La Cresta Drive and the Freeway.
Acting Manager noted there are a total of approximately 500 potential units
of benefit in the entire drainage basin, of which 207 units are located be-
tween La Cresta Drive and the Freeway.
Staff requested the Council to initiate the following action:
1) Authorize an official notification by a certified letter to all property
owners located within the drainage basin, that a sewer assessment district may
be initiated within the drainage basin and that it will be the responsibility
of each individual property owner to pursue such interest he may have in
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same.
2) Request an official confirmation from the City of Palo Alto as to when
a proposed collector line across Stanford Lands will be available for
connection, said line being a prerequisite for disposing of sewage from
the Purissima Drainage Basin.
Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by: Richard Morton,
and Mrs. J. Ronsiek, 13023 Vista del Valle Court.
Council concurred with the Staff recommendations, except for the requirement
of a certified letter at this time. Council did concur that a certified
notification should be sent after sewer assessment district boundaries are
defined.
STAFF RBPORTS:
Acting City Manager reviewed the following items: 3 d k
1. Staff request that business license ordinance be deferred at this time
to enable thorough review of all facets of the business license ordinance.
Council concurred.
2. Reviewed aerial photographs offered for sale by Hatfield Aerial Surveys
at a price ranging between $5.00 to $10.00 each. Firs. F. Fava stated she
had selected 40 aerial views,at Staff request, for consideration by the Town
Council for historical purposes. Planning Commissioner ',hn. A. Perkins stated
his support for acquisition of aerial photos for planning purposes.
Council concurred and requested Commissioner Perkins to select appropriate
aerial views for Town purchase.
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STAFF REPORTS: City Manager cont'd.:
3. Reviewed complaints received regarding approximately 40 horses grazing
rho on a 9+ acre parcel on aN LL a Road. Acting Manager noted the County Health
Department is currently reviewing sanitation conditions but that the crux
of the problem appears to lie in the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance,
which places no restrictions on the number of horses allowed on agricultural
property. Acting Manager stated a report on this matter would be presented
in two weeks.
4. Reviewed improvements made in the vicinity of Eckhardt's driveway to
prevent drainage runoff from sheeting across Magdalena Road onto the property
of Capt. L. E. Harris. Acting Manager stated a survey had been conducted to
determine public right-of-way boundaries on Magdalena, to enable a valuation
of drainage problems, traffic problems, and pathway problems on the Harris
property, and also to determine the location of the existing fence on the
Samuels' property across Magdalena. Acting Manager noted a detailed report
will be submitted regarding these matters.
5. In regard to the previous complaint of Mrs. Florence Fava, 26691 Moody
Road, regarding traffic accidents occurring in the vicinity of her property,
Acting Manager noted that Santa Clara County will install a burve' sign with
15 mile per hour limit, reflectorized dots on centerline for duration of the
curve, and will contact Mr. Frank Duveneck to request his permission to
clear brush to improve site clearance on the curve adjacent to Mrs. Fava's
property.
6. The Planning Policy Committee has requested confirmation of Town
tip participation in the Countywide Housing Element Plan. Acting Manager stated
that the Town Planner has confirmed that General Plan revision to incorporate
a housing element will conform to the Countywide plan, and recommended that
the Planning Policy Committee be so notified. Council concurred.
7. Noted that the League of California Cities has providedan employer/
employee relations ordinance, w.iich is available for Council review.
STAFF REPORTS: City Attorney:
a) Recommended that the Council authorize negotiation with Mr. E. Pellegrini
to dismiss a law suit filed regarding septic tarkviolation, with all parties
to pay their own court costs.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Benson,
that the City Attorney be so authorized, was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor
Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None.
b) City Attorney reviewed agreements pertaining to the reversion to the
Nature Conservancy of the recently acquired park corridor adjacent to Byrne
Park, in the event the property is ever utilized for anything other than
park and/or open space purposes.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Helgesson,
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute agreements restricting
utilization of the park corridor to open space, was carried unanimously by
the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle,
Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Absent: None. Noes: None.
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PRFSENTATIO14S FROM THE FLOOR:
1. Mrs. F. Olgiati, 25960 VinedO Lane, inquired if the most recently40 9V
appointed Planning Commissioner was a property owner in the Town. Mayor
Aiken stated that this question would have to be answered by the individual
involved.
2. Mrs. D. Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Court, requested clarification
regarding zoning limitations on the number of horses allowed. Acting Manager
stated that a maximum of two horses per acre are allowed for residential
property and that no limit exists as far as the number of animals allowed
on agricultural property. Council concurred that these requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance should be reviewed.
RESOLUTIONS: Y9 i/
1. Resolution No. 507.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 507, a
resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills requesting
legislation of the State of California to provide for effective relief and
tax reform for the property owners of the State of California.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson,
that Resolution No. 507 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by the
following roll call vote: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor
Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None.
2. Resolution No. 504.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 504, a
resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills making change
in proceedings, Sewer Assessment District No. 2, Tom of Los Altos Hills,
Santa Clara County, California.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Davey,
that Resolution No. 504 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by the
following roll call vote: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor
Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None.
3. Resolution No. 510.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 510, a
resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills approving
date, denominations and redemption schedule for bonds, Sewer Assessment
District No. 2.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson,
that Resolution No. 510 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson,
Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None.
4. Resolution No. 511.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 511, a
resolution fixing date of bonds and directing publication of official notice
in inviting bids for purchase of bonds, Sewer Assessment District No. 2, Town
of Los Altos Hills, Santa Clara County, California.
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RESOLUTIONS: No. 511 cont'd.:
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson,
that Resolution No. 511 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by the
following roll call vote: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor
Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None.
5. Resolution No. 508,
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 508, a
resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills, amending
position classification plan.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson,
that Resolution No. 508 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson,
Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None.
ORDINANCES:
1. Ordinance No. 155 - First Reading.
City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 155, an ordinance of the City
Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills, amending Ordinance No. 140,
establishing class salary schedule for the fiscal year 1968-69.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson,
that further reading of Ordinance 140. 155 be waived, was carried unanimously
by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle,
Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None.
WARakNTS:
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MOTION SECONDGD AND CARRIED: Councilman„Benson moved> seconded b
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that bills as presented in the amount of SIX THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED TEN
DOLLIRS and Thirty-six Cents ($6,410.36), be approved, and the City Clerk
authorized to draw the appropriate warrants, was carried by the following
roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor
Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None.
OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN:
1. Councilman Davey questioned current status of the Barron Creek Drainage ,5— 3 (�
Basin Engineering Study. City Engineer stated that the amended drainage
report should be available March 1st.
2. Councilman Fowle questioned the applicability of the Tom's sewer policy
to parcels comprising more than one unit of benefit, jA, could undeveloped
acreage be excluded from the sewer district. Council concurred that considera-
tion and investigation should be given to this area.
ADJOURNMENT: At 11:03 P. M., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to: 5516
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, March 3, 1969, at 7:45 P. M., at the Town Hall.
Rectfully submitted,
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Acting City Manager
mam-2/17/69 Town of Los Altos Hills
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