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TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
4W MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
March 17, 1969
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Mayor Wm. Ross Aiken called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:50 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, Helgesson, Mayor
Aiken. Absent: Councilman Fowle.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner W. F. Minckley
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 3. 1969.
Amendment: Page 2, Announcements, Item 1, (b), 1st line: Amend sentence to
read: "Mayor Aiken further noted property owners in LAH1 not connecting would
also not have to install house laterals nor fill their septic tanks, ..... .
Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously, that
the Minutes of March 3, 1969 be approved as amended.
COIMUNICATIONS• 046
City Clerk, Dennis R. Lahr, read the following communications:
1) Letter from Mayor 40m. Ross Aiken, dated March 12, 1969, to property owners
within the Purissima Drainage Basin re possible sewer assessment district.
The City Clerk noted this letter was authorized by the Council at its
February 24th meeting.
2) Calvin C. Flint, District Superintendent, Foothill Junior College District,
12345 E1 Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, dated March 6, 1969, replying to Mayor
Aiken's letter regarding problems created by increased utilization of Foothill
College Stadium.
3) Edward S. Arnold, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, inviting Los Altos Hills
to share in Palo Alto's 75th Anniversary by submitting a parade entry.
City Clerk stated this communication would be referred to area horse
groups who might wish to participate in the parade.
4) Mrs, Florence M. Fava, 26691 Moody Road, dated March 5, 1969, requesting
Town officials keep in mind the reasons for incorporation to preserve the
land in approving new subdivisions.
5) John Sutter, President of People for Open Space, 126 Post Street, San
Francisco, dated February 1969, enclosing booklet "Case for Open Space in the
Bay Area". Commissioner Dawson was present to distribute copies to each
Councilman.
6) City Clerk read the following letters, noting all pertained to the horse
situation on Manuella and ensuing petition requesting limitations on the
number of animals maintained on agricultural property:
COMMUNICATIONS: Item 6 cont'd.:
a) Richard W. Nowels, 14465 Manuella Road, dated March 4, 1969.
b) Richard Thomas, owner of Flying M Ranch, 25720 Altamont Road,
dated March 12, 1969.
c) Los Altos Junior Horsemen's Association, Robert G. Combes,
President, 12113 Foothill Lane, dated March 13, 1969.
d) Fred C. Roberts, Vector Control Specialist I, County of Santa
Clara Health Department, dated March 12, 1969.
e) Kenneth P. Kentch, R.S., District Sanitarian, Santa Clara County
Health Department, dated March 14, 1969.
City Clerk noted Planning Commission had concurred that a Citizens Committee
comprised of horsemen and non -horsemen should be appointed to carefully and
thoroughly review all animal controls and ordinance requirements.
7) H. H. Semans, President of Foothill College, dated March 14, 1969, provid-
ing notice that all dogs not on a leash "in hand" will be picked up on
Foothill College by the Santa Clara County Animal Shelter and held until the
owners claim them. Dr. Semans stated this action is necessary to keep dogs
out of the Foothill College Campus Center where food is served, and requested
Council publicity to dog owners in the area.
Council concurred that all area newspapers should be requested to assist in
providing publicity to prevent dog owners having to go to the inconvenience
and cost of keeping their pets at the Shelter.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. City Clerk announced League of California Cities will hold a Mayors' and
Councilmen's Legislative Institute in Sacramento on April 14-16, 1969 to
consider current legislation affecting Cities.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1:
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZING CONNECTION TO COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS /.1
SYSTEM.
Staff report was presented noting the Council had authorized connection to
the County Communications System on February 17, 1969 and the formal contract
establishing a charge of $7.66 per hour for maintenance was before them for
consideration and adoption.
City Clerk stated that based on existing contracts with other jurisdictions,
County officials have advised that annual maintenance charges should not exceed
$100.00 and that the Council had previously approved the acquisition of the
radio unit to be installed in the Code Enforcement Officer's vehicle at a
cost not to exceed $1,000.00. Pursuant to the provisions of the contract,
City Clerk recommended the Code Enforcement Officer be designated as Deputy
Communications Operator. Council concurred.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by
Helgesson, that the City Council approve the agreement for communication
services with the County of Santa Clara and that the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to execute same, was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Fowle.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEMS•
1. WHEELER, OLIVER, TRACT NO. 4184, Final Map - 2 lots, 19+ acres, Central /V /
Drive. Engr. E. Mastin.
4 Staff report was presented noting the revised Tentative Map for the 19.628
acre parcel located on Central Drive was approved by the City Council on
March 7, 1966, subject to the following conditions:
1) Dedication of an easement 15' in width along the entire length of
Central Drive across the subdivided lands for the limited purposes of
non -vehicular travel and of vehicular travel by public safety
vehicles, and the improvement of said easement by grading thereto to
a width of at least 101.
2) Dedication of approximately one acre for park purposes.
3) Approval of all agencies, except the Fire Department, which
Department's requirements for access are modified in accordance
with Item 1 above.
4) Planning Commission Check List, except for the item requiring a
60' dedication on Central Drive.
City Clerk stated that two one-year extensions of time to file a Final Map
and a request for "stage" construction of subdivision improvements for
Tract No. 4184 had subsequently been approved by the Council. By this action,
the Council had approved the request to accept partial improvements for
Parcel #1 (2.805 acres) as an approved site, with the remaining 15.747 acres
unapproved at this time.
Staff stated City Engineer has certified that the Final Map conforms to the
approved Tentative Map and conditions imposed thereon and that subdivision
agreements pertaining to the improvements have been executed. Therefore,
Staff recommended the Final Map of Tract No. 4184 be approved and noted that
the park donation (Parcel #3 - 1.004 acres) would be rezoned to Open Space
Reserve as soon as the deed conveying title to the Town has been recorded.
Mayor Aiken stated records should be made explicitly clear that through
vehicular traffic would not be permitted through the park donation or through
the 15' wide easement along the entire length of Central Drive across the
subdivided lands, except for emergency vehicle use.
MOTION AND SECOND: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson, that the
Final Map of Oliver Wheeler, Tract No. 4184, 2 lots, be approved.
Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by Mr. David Jansson,
27440 Sherlock Road. Following Council discussion concerning deeded access
to a public road as required by the Subdivision Ordinance No. 69, Council
concurred this matter should be continued to later in the Agenda to enable
the City Engineer to confer with applicant's engineer concerning the existence
of deeded access to a public road.
2. ZAPPETTINI. :1M. & ROSE, Tentative Map (354-69) - 2 lots, 3.99 gross acres, dIS
Page Mill Road and Altamont Road. Engr. J. W. Riley.
Staff report was presented noting the applicant was requesting that the 3.99
gross acre parcel at the corner of Page Mill and Altamont Roads be divided
into two lots, with lot #2 declared "Not a Building Site". Staff noted the
Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval, subject to the following
conditions:
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: Zappettini cont'd.:
1) A 30' dedication from centerline along southerly side of Altamont Road
for lot #1 frontage of 191 feet.
2) In lieu road and path payments for Altamont Road frontage of lot #1.
3) Lot #2 to be designated "Not a Building Site" and the designation
"Two Future Building Sites" to be deleted from the map.
4) Existing fence and improvements on dedicated 30' right of way on
lot #1 frontage to remain in public right of way, to be removed on
demand of Town at owner's expense.
Council discussion concerning path requirements at the road intersection
ensued, with Floor participation by Mrs. D. Saviano, 12620 Corte Madera Lane,
Messrs. Zappettini, Junior and Senior, and applicant's engineer, J. W. Riley.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by
Benson and carried unanimously, that the Tentative Map (354-69) of Wm. & Rose
Zappettini, 2 lots, be approved subject to the conditions of the Check List,
and with the understanding that a 10' path easement will be provided along
the easterly side of Page Mill Road, this easement to be usable after the
fence has been moved at the Town's expense.
Council thanked Mr. Zappettini and Mrs. Saviano, Pathway Committee representa-
tive, for their cooperation in resolving the path safety issue.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1 _WHEELER, 0. TRACT NO. 4184 CONTINUED: a 9 j
City Engineer stated that following discussion with the applicant's engineer,
Mr. E. Mastin, deeded access to a public road had been determined to exist
as follows:
1) The Final Map Certificate indicates a 40' easement as granted by
L. G. Broadas, providing deeded access from the Wheeler property to
Central Drive.
2) Deeded access via Central Drive to Page Mill Road was provided by
Mr. Wheeler's deed,
Mrs. F, Fava, 26691 Moody Road, complimented Mr. Wheeler for his park donation
to the Tom.
VOTE: The Motion to approve the Final Map of Oliver Wheeler, Tract #4184,
was carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS:
City Clerk reviewed the following: Jo -7
1) Included on the warrant list was a final payment to Joseph R. Ramos,
contractor for S.A.D. #3, in the amount of $47,482.01. City Clerk noted
$500.00 had been retained by the Town to ensure settlement of claims remain-
ing outstanding.
2) Reviewed League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin opposing the
following:
(a) AB 240, which would prohibit local business license taxes on for -
hire carriers, unless the carrier maintains a place of business
within the City.
(b) Senate Bills 312 and 314, amending the Brown Act to apply to
committees or subcommittees of a legislative body and require
signed affidavits concerning executive sessions.
STAFF REPORTS: City Clerk cont'd.:
(c) AB374, providing retirement for policemen and firemen at age 50.
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Staff recommended Council support of League of California Cities' opposition
` to this proposed legislation. Council concurred.
3) Reviewed legislative attempts to obtain flood relief for private property
owners and recommended support for same. Council concurred.
4) City Clerk expressed appreciation to Town Staff for cooperation during
the three month interim period without a City Manager, and welcomed Mr. Murl
M. Fritschle, new City Manager.
City Attorney:
1) Reviewed change to natural drainage channel in the vicinity of L. E. 3 6/
Harris property at 10950 Magdalena Road, stating that if diversion of the
natural channel has occurred within the public right of way the Town should
initiate corrective action by Mr. Harris to return drainage water to its
natural channel. City Attorney requested City Engineer to determine if said
changes were within the property right of way.
Council concurred and instructed Staff to initiate corrective action if there has
been a diversion of the natural water course in the public right of way.
Capt. Harris questioned engineering data presented to the Council for review
by the City Engineer. Mayor Aiken stated the City Engineer had reviewed the
location of the drainage facilities in the area carefully and that previous
Council suggestions to alleviate the drainage problem are recorded on tapes
of previous Council meetings.
2) Reviewed complaints received concerning possible expanded facilities at
Adobe Creek Lodge beyond those uses permitted at the time of Town incorpora-
tion. City Attorney stated complaints received included the following uses:
a) expanded use of riding school and rental stables; b) establishment of a
motel; c) trailers as residences; d) larger sound amplifiers; and e) trap
shooting range.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson
and carried unanimously, that the City Attorney be authorized to communicate
with Mr. David Bellucci, owner of Adobe Creek Lodge, advising him of complaints
received and that the City Attorney is reviewing these complaints to determine
if possible violations exist and should be discontinued.
3) Reviewed letter from Richard S. Wilbur, dated March 10, 1969, requesting
payment for sewer easement in S.A.D. #3 and maintenance of drainage ditch on
his property. City Attorney stated that the warrant list included an ease-
ment acquisition payment for Dr. Wilbur and that Town crews had been
dispatched to clean the aforementioned drainage ditch.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: 1131
1. Mrs. D. Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Court, inquired as to whether an
outside engineering opinion should be obtained pertaining to the Harris
drainage problem on Magdalena Road.
Council concurred this would not be desirable unless there were an engineer-
ing conflict since at this time Mr. Harris has presented only verbal state-
ments and no substantiated engineering facts.
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RESOLUTIONS•
1. Resolution No. 513.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 513, a -1-7-7
resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills fixing fee for
division of special assessment ($50.00).
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Helgesson,
that Resolution No. 513 be adopted as read, was carried by the following roll
call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Fowle.
2. Resolution No. 514.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 514, a
resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills confirming list
of unpaid assessments and requesting that the auditor of the County of Santa
Clara shall make extension of installments thereof on the tax rolls, Sewer
Assessment District No. 2, Town of Los Altos Hills, County of Santa Clara,
State of California.
MDTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Helgesson,
that Resolution No. 514 be adopted as read, was carried by the following roll
call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Fowle.
3. Resolution No. 515.
City Attorney stated that following preparation of the Agenda, it had been
determined that Resolution No. 497 provided the authority required for
eminent domain proceedings and that Resolution No. 515 as noted on the Agenda
(relating to eminent domain proceedings and obtaining immediate possession
of easements, Sewer Assessment District No. 5) would not be necessary.
City Attorney requested Council authorization to proceed with condemnation
proceedings for two easements needed in S.A.D. #5 to allow construction to
proceed. Council concurred the City Attorney should initiate action to
obtain sewer easements on the property of C. Zahiralis on Amherst Court and
J. Scurry, Jr. on Via Ventana.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 515, 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. 5.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Davey,
that Resolution No. 515 be adopted as read, was carried by the following roll
call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Fowle.
4. Resolution No. 516.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 516, a
resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills calling for bids
on sale of improvement bonds, Sewer Assessment District No. S. City Attorney
noted Resolution No. 516 called for bids on bonds totalling $168,000, said
bids to be received April 21, 1969.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson,
that Resolution No. 516 be adopted as read, was carried by the following roll
call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Fowle.
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RESOLUTIONS cont'd.:
5. Resolution No. 517.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 517, a
resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills confirming list
` of unpaid assessments and requesting that the auditor of the County of Santa
Clara shall make extension of installments thereof on the tax rolls, Sewer
Assessment District No. 5, Town of Los Altos Hills, County of Santa Clara,
State of California.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Helgesson,
that Resolution No. 517 be adopted as read, was carried by the following roll
call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Halgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Fowle.
WARRANTS:
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Halgesson,
that bills as presented in the amount of FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED
EIGHTY-NINE DOLLARS and Fifty-five Cents ($52,189.55), be approved, and the S4 7
City Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants, was carried by the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor
Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle.
OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN:
1. Councilman Davey urged Council support for proposed South San Francisco S7D
Bay Regional Wildlife Refuge and requested this item be agended for Council
consideration at the next meeting.
2. Councilman Davey reviewed Little League request to expedite Town purchase
of Little League property on Purissima Road from Palo Alto Unified School
District. Mayor Aiken stated Mr. Fritschle had already initiated discussions
on this matter and would attempt to bring it to prompt resolution.
3. Councilman Davey reviewed property owners' problems in the vicinity of
Anacapa Court land slide and their corresponding requests for Council assist-
ance.
City Clerk noted Town Staff would cooperate in clean up and private road
reconstruction to the maximum extent possible and that a letter would be
directed to the Governor requesting flood and land slide relief for private
property owners.
4. Past Planning Commission Chairman Wilton F. Hinckley reviewed Commission
objectives and activities for 1968. Council expressed their appreciation to
Mr. Hinckley and the Commission for their planning efforts toward preservation
of Town objectives.
5. Mrs. D. Saviano inquired if non -vehicular easements would prohibit
bicycle traffic. City Attorney stated this would not be the case.
There being no further business, Mayor Aiken adjourned the meeting at 9:45 P. M 6Y0
to:
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, April 7, 1969, at 7:45 P. M. at Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
DENNIS R. LAHR
LCity Clerk -Treasurer
Town of Los Altos Hills
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