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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/02/1969CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING June 2, 1969 REEL 17 - SIDE 1, TRACK 3 -- FOOTAGE 160 - 1204 Mayor Wm. Ross Aiken called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:54 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, Mayor Aiken. Absent: Councilmen Fowle, Helgesson. PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner L. Dawson APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 5, 1969 Staff reviewed the following amendments: 1. Page 1, Communications, Item No. 5, should include letter from Dr. and Mrs. G. Solomon, 26871 Moody Road, dated May 4, in protest of proposed Sewer Assessment District No. 6. 2. Page 2, second paragraph from the bottom, should include letter from Dr. and Mrs. G. Solomon, 26871 Moody Road, dated May 4, expressing approval of the abandonment of the subject portion of Central Drive. 3, Page 2, bottom paragraph, insert "with attachments" at the end of the first sentence. 4. Page 5, second paragraph, should read "The following spoke in opposition to the abandonment: Glen S. Taylor, 1229 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, and David Jansson, 27440 Sherlock Road. Additional general Floor comments were present- ed by Mrs. D. Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle, Mrs. J. G. Ronsiek, 13023 Vista del Valle, and Mrs. J. Steers, 11641 Buena Vista Drive." 5. Page 5, second paragraph from bottom, should read "representing the majority of land acreage along Central Drive." Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Davey and carried unanimously, that the Minutes of May 51 1969 be approved as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 19, 1969. Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously, that the Minutes of May 19, 1969 be approved as submitted. COtM4UNICATIONS: Assistant City Manager read the following: 1) Austin D. Warburton, Chairman of the Delinquency Prevention Commission, Juvenile Justice Commission, dated May 20, requesting evaluation of local juvenile deliquency programs in a report to the Commission by June 30, 1969. Council concurred the Mayor should advise the Commission of the Town's limited ka programs and services for the prevention and control of juvenile delinquency. contI d.: 2. Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Mankin, 26905 Alejeandro, dated May 23, directing Council's attention to the dangerous condition of Ortega Road and urging immediate repair of the street. Letter from the City Manager to Dr. and Mrs. Mankin was read, stating Ortega Road had been inspected and placed on the Tom 's maintenance list. 1. Los Altos Beautification Committee will meet Wednesday, June 11 at 7:30 P.M. in the Los Altos City Hall and has invited Town attendance. Council noted this represented a conflict with the ABAG Meeting date and requested Staff to see if the date for the Beautification Committee meeting might be changed. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF COUNTY ORDINANCE REGULATING SWIMMING POOL SERVICES. City Attorney stated on May 5, 1969 the City Council had set this matter for a Public Hearin%which had been noticed as required by law,and that the considera- tion before the Council was the adoption by reference of the County Ordinance regulating swimming pool services. City Attorney noted the first reading of Ordinance No. 156 has been approved and should the Council desire to proceed, following the Public Hearing, the appropriate procedure would be to have a second reading of Ordinance No. 156. Staff noted the communications expressing support for the proposed County Ordinance,which will take effect July 1, 1969, have been received from the National Swimming Pool Institute and the Swimming Pool Industry Council of California. Mr. Emanuel H. Pearl, Public Health Engineer, Santa Clara County, spoke in support of Town adoption of the County Ordinance, noting the following: 1. Regulation would insure higher competency of firms and individuals serving the public and would protect pool owners. 2. Adoption of the County Ordinance would provide uniformity throughout the County, noting Milpitas, Gilroy, Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Altos and Monte Serena have adopted the County Ordinance to date. 3. A similar program and ordinance has been in effect successfully in Los Angeles County for eight years. 4. The Ordinance was designed to control and eliminate pool hazards, such as, safety hazards due to unclear water, as well as health hazards. 5. No State regulations exist for pool maintenance and no conflict with State law is involved. 6. Santa Clara County has initiated an adult course leading toward registra- tion qualification. Council discussion ensued concerning ordinance application to small businoss- men, pool maintenance criteria and ordinance enforcement, with Floor discussion by Mr. Pearl, Mrs. F. Olgiati, 25960 Vinedo Lane, and Mrs. D. Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Court. The following points were clarified during Council discussion: 1. A part-time employee, such as a gardener, would need to be registered and to licensed in order to clean a swimming pool, unless servicing only one pool. -2- SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: County Ord, cont'd 2. There would be no income or expense to the Town in the event the County Ordinance were adopted. 3. County Health Department plans to hire six -seven temporary pool inspectors during the summer; the Health Department would not inspect private pools unless invited to do so by the owner. Mayor Aiken noted serious questions appeared to exist in regard to ordinance application to small businessmen and ordinance enforcement, and suggested the matter be deferred until all Councilmen were present. Council concurred that the Public Hearing on the consideration of adoption by reference of the County Ordinance regulating swimming pool service should be recessed and the Public Hearing continued to July 7, 1969, at 8:00 P. M. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: DISCUSSION OF BUDGET FOR 1969-70 FISCAL YEAR. City Manager reviewed Second Draft of the 1969-70 Budget, noting estimated actual revenue and expenditure totals for 1968-69 had been included and noting budget reductions in planning studies, police protection and public works expenditures did not appear desirable. City Manager clarified previous report to the Council on total burglaries occurring in the first three months of 1969 referred to crimes occurring at a residence and totallad 16, whereas burglaries for the first three months of 1969 for all categories totalled 50. Council discussion ensued concerning the 1969-70 budget, with Floor participa- tion by: Donald E. Spencer, 27490 Sherlock Road, Ken Young, Law Enforcement Committee Chairman, R. C. Hall, 12140 Foothill Lane, Mrs. F. Olgiati, Mrs. D. Miller, Mrs. J. G. Ronsiek, and Mrs. E. Ginzton, 28014 Natoma Road. Council concurred that the following actions would be desirable: 1. Requested Staff report on the extent to which Torn servicers are paying their way, primarily in the areas of engineering and planning. 2. Referred memo from the City Manager dated May 29, 1969 re police protection to the Law Enforcement Committee for consideration at their June 10th meeting. 3. Requested Law Enforcement Committee to investigate reports of dangerous traffic situations being created by traffic lights at the Foothill College Entrance and requested recommended changes to alleviate these situations. 4. Set a Special Budget Study Session for 7:45 P. M., Tuesday, June 24 at the Town Hall, as requested by residants to allow participation and presenta- tion by Mr. Dale Scott, Santa Clara County Taxpayers' Association. 9:50 P. M. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION RE LITIGATION SESSION. 10:12 P. M. RECONVENE. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: ANDERSON, V. F. (V-326-69) - Request for 12' reduction in side setback to 28' for addition at 25811 Estacada Drive. Staff report was presented noting the .45 acre lot was reduced in size by the Le acquisition of land for Foothill Expressway and that the Planning Commission recommends approval, subject to the following conditions: -3- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: Anderson cont'd.: 1) Planting plan should be submitted for screening the property line along the Expressway from the southeasterly corner of the property, northwesterly for a distance of approximately 1001; and, removal of portions of an existing driveway in front of proposed family room and along front property line and planting thereof. 2) Planting plan and building permit application to be submitted simultaneous- ly and be suitable to the Site Development Committee. Council discussion ensued concerning the type of planting required, with Floor participation by Mr. Anderson and Planning Commissioner Dawson. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Davey and carried unanimously, that the request of W. F. Anderson (V-326-69) for 12' reduction in side setback to 28' for addition at 25811 Estacada Drive be approved, subject to the two conditions noted above. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: STRAUBE, GENE F. (V-325-69) - Request for 10' reduction in side setback to 20' for recreation room and 8' reduction in side setback to 22' for pool at 27676 Via Cerro Gordo. Staff report was presented noting the lot shape and topography make it difficult to locate the pool within setback lines and that the proposed location would be properly oriented for use from the existing residence. Staff noted no objections were received and that the Planning Commission recommended approval, subject to the following conditions. 1) Planting plan to be submitted with building permit for landscaping rear lot line behind pool and recreation room. 2) The roof line of the proposed recreation room should extend to a point no higher than the highest point of the existing ridge line of the house. 3) Plans to be reviewed by Fire Chief and the final plans for landscaping and recreation room to be subject to approval of the Site Development Committee. MOTIOIi, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously, that the request of Gene F. Straube (V-325-69) for 10' reduction in side setback to 20' for recreation room and 8' reduction in side setback to 22' for pool at 27676 Via Cerro Gordo be approved, subject to the recommended conditions of the Planning Commission noted above. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: ZAPPETTINI, WM. & ROSE (354-69) Final Map - 2 lots, 3.99 acres, Page Mill Road and Altamont Road. Engr. J. W. Riley. Staff report was presented noting that only Lot #1 was an approved building site and that the City Engineer had certified that the Fi'.ial Map conformed to the approved Tentative Map and conditions imposed thereon, with the ex- ception of a 10' pathway easement along Page Mill Road, which would be required prior to signing of Final Map. Staff noted all necessary fees had been paid and subdivision agreements executed. Le Council concurred Staff should confirm the existence of a negotiated safe path access at the corner of Page Mill Road and Altamont Road, as this was to be a gentlemen's agreement between the applicant and the Town. -4- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: Zappettini cont'd.: MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Davey and carried unanimously, that the Final Map of William and Rose Zappettini (354-69), 2 lots, 3.99 acres, be approved. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4: PARKSIDE SUBDIVISION, UNIT # 1 - FINAL MAP (351-68) 16 lots, Altamont Road. Engr. Sandis & Associates. Staff report was presented noting the City Engineer had certified that the Final Map for the 16 lots of Unit #1 conformed to the approved Tentative Map for that portion of the 44 lot Parkside Subdivision. Staff noted all re- quired fees had been paid and subdivision agreements executed. The following points were clarified during Council discussion, with Floor ' participation by Mrs. J. G. Ronsiek: 1. Site clearance at the Taaffe/Altamont intersection would be improved in conjunction with the improvement plans of Unit #1. 2. The lot size in Unit #1 exceeds slope density requirements. 3. Approval of the Final Map of Unit #1 would not affect nor change the existing Council request for a revised Tentative Map that would obtain maxi- mum redistribution of lots from the vicinity of Moody Court to the upper portion of the subdivision. 4. Landscaping plans, drainage plans, and grading plans are required to be submitted to the Planning Commission for final approval, pursuant to the Check List. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Davey and carried unanimously that the Final Map of Parkside Subdivision Unit #1 (351-68), 16 lots, Altamont Road, be approved. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5: DISCUSSION OF ABAG POLICY RE: REGIONAL HOME RULE. Staff report was presented noting ABAG would be considering the combining of special service districts so as to do away with existing layers of government and that representation would be by 100°% elected officials so as to maintain local home rule over regional problems. Council discussion ensued concerning taxing power of a regional agency, cost implications and local home rule, with Floor participation by Mrs. J. G. Ronsiek, Mx. Donald Spencer. Mayor Aiken requested the official position of the Town be that more information is needed before the Town could either support or oppose the Regional Agency. Mayor Aiken suggested that information requested include specifically a response as to how a Regional Agency can be more efficient if it costs as much or more than the cost of existing service agencies. Council concurred that the official position of the Tot" should be as recommended above. L4 -5- UNSCHEDULED NO. 6: DISCUSSION OF AB 2233 (Z'berg) RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA LO LOCAL RECREATION FUND. Staff reviewed a legislative summary noting the following: 1) A State fund would be created, to be utilized for acquisition of recreation and open space areas. 2) Fifty million dollars annually would be granted to local governments; 50% apportioned on the basis of population and 50% apportioned to local governments on the basis of need. 3) Revenue for the fund would be provided by imposing a gasoline sales tax, an outdoor recreation sporting goods and equipment sales tax and an admission tax to specified professional spectator sports. Council concurred this matter should be deferred for additional review. UNSCHEDULED NO. 7: CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF PALO ALTO FOR SEWAGE TRANSPORTATION, TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL. Staff report was presented noting the City Attorney and City Engineer concurred that the following amendments to the Palo Alto Agreement would be desirable: 1. Inclusion of additional connection points required for connection of S.A.D. #5- 2. Inclusion of a $100.00 per gross acre connection charge for 25 units in S.A.D. #5, in accordance with a sewer reimbursement agreement between the City of Palo Alto and Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club and Mr. Dan Dana. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Davey, that Amendment #1 to Agreement #2876 between the City of Palo Alto and the Town of Los Altos Hills for sewage transportation, treatment and disposal be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same, was carried unanimously by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Fowle and Helgesson. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 8: STAFF REPORTS. City Manager: 1. Noted Planning Commission had conducted a Public Hearing and recommended approval of rezoning the 1.417 acre surplus Freeway property at Purissima and Arastradero Roads to Open Space Reserve and suggested Council set a Public Hearing for considering same. MOTION, SECONDED ATPD CARRIED: Councilman B:nson moved, seconded by Davey and carried unanimously that a Public Hearing be set for 8:30 P. M. on Monday, July 7, 1969, to consider rezoning the 1.417 acre parcel located at Purissima and Arastradero Roads to OSR. L 2. Noted the Tree Committee has requested additional landscaping by the State on the Freeway in the vicinity of the Little League Baseball Field. SE STAFF REPORTS: City Manager cont'd 3. Noted the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County has gone on record proposing establishment of an agency to develop recreational potential _ of Skyline Scenic Highway. 4. Noted the Town of Emeryville, California has urged support of legislation designed to protect San Francisco Bay and requested opposition to State encroachment upon the principle of Home Rule. Council concurred that the Town had taken sufficient action by supporting the Petris legislation. 5. Reviewed County Board of Supervisors' request for approval or disapproval of proposed County granting of a cable TV franchise within the unincorporated portion of the County. City Attorney stated this would represent no encroachment on Town rights and Council concurred no action was needed. 6. Recommended opposition to SB 1414, establishing mandatory wages, hours and vacations for policemen noting possible violation of local home rule. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously, that the Council go on record in opposition to SB 1414. 7. Reviewed application of California '.Vater Service Company for a rate increase of approximately 2%, noting California Water received an approxi- mately 22% rate increase effective April 25, 1969. Council concurred information on the application was not sufficient for Council action at this time. WARRANTS: MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Davey, that the bills as presented in the amount of TWO THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX DOLLARS and Fifty-seven Cents ($2,556.57) be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants, was carried by the follow- ing roll call vAote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Fowle and Halgesson. At 11:40 P. M., Council adjourned to Executive Session re litigation. At 11:47 P. M., Council reconvened. OTHER BUSINESS: Resolution No. 530 City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 530, a resolution determining that public interest and necessity require the acquisition of an easement and directing the filing of eminent domain pprocaedings Sewer Assessment District No. 5. bpTION, -E ENDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Davey, that Resolution No. 530 be adopted as read, was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Fowle and Helgesson. At 11:50 P. M., there being no further business, Mayor Aiken adjourned the meeting to: N2XT REGULAR MEETING, June 16, 1969 at 7:45 P. M., Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, L 7A DENNIS R. LAHR City Clerk DRL/mam Town of Los Altos Hills 6/2/69 -7-