HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/07/1969CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
4 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
July 7, 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 7:55 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: None.
PLANNING CObM(ISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Wm. A. Perkins
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 2, 1969
Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously
that the Minutes of June 2, 1969 be approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 24, 1969.
Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson, that the Minutes of June 24,
1969 be approved as submitted, was carried by majority voice vote, Mayor
Aiken abstaining.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Assistant City Manager reviewed the following communications:
1. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Rogers, Los Altos, dated June 11th requesting a
Tentative Nap for the Silent Hills Subdivision, Tract No. 4115, that expired
August 11, 1967 be resubmitted due to the uncertainty of Sewer Assessment
District No. 2, which necessitated postponement of improvement of the
property and subsequent loss of sale of the property.
City Attorney stated that State law requires expiration of Tentative Map
approval after eighteen months, unless an extension of time is applied for
prior to the expiration of a Tentative Map. City Attorney noted the Rogers
could file the previously approved Tentative Map and request conditional
exceptions to the filing requirements now in existence.
Council concurred that the Rogers should be so notified.
2. Dale H. Scott, Executive Director of Santa Clara County Taxpayers
Association, Inc., dated July 2nd, urging establishment of a Citizens Budget
Review Committee for the purpose of establishing long range priorities for
the Town.
3. Forrest Bryson, 132 Hawthorne Avenue, Los Altos, dated June 16, 1969,
presenting a claim for $7.05 for damage to a bicycle occurring at a storm
drain on E1 Monte Road.
Council concurred the request for damages should be denied and referred to
tal the Town's insurance carrier.
4. H. C. Suenderman, State Division of Highways, June 18, advising the State
is willing to cooperate with the Town in providing additional landscaping
along Junipero Serra Freeway in the vicinity of the Little Leage Baseball
Field.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
City Manager noted the following:
1. The Council has been invited to attend the dedication of the Milpitas
Civic Center on Saturday, July 12 at 2:00 P. M.
2. Planning Commissioner Thomas P. McReynolds has been appointed to replace
Commissioner William A. Perkins on the Northwest Zoning Flood Control
Advisory Committee.
3. The Los Altos Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors for the Miss Los
Altos 1969-70 Contest.
4. Councilman Davey noted Senate Hearings will be held Thursday, July 10,
on the Bay Conservation bills and suggested the Town send a telegram to
Senator Randolph Collier, Chairman of the Finance Committee reaffirming
Town support for the proposed Knox and Petris bills. Council concurred.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1:
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF COUNTY ORDINANCE
REGULATING SWIMMING POOL SERVICES.
Staff report was presented noting the Public Hearing had been continued to
consider adoption of the County Ordinance providing for certification of
servicemen who engage in the business of servicing and maintaining swimming
pools for a fee, that no restrictions were imposed by the Ordinance upon the
( homeowners and that an individual servicing or maintaining more than one (1)
pool would be required to be registered.
Council discussion ensued concerning registration requirements for neighbor-
hood boys desiring to clean swimming pools, with Floor participation by
Mr. E. Pearl, County Health Department. Council concurred the Ordinance
should be amended so as to allow cleaning of pools without registration, as
long as mechanical equipment is not involved. City Attorney stated the
amendment would be incorporated into Ordinance No. 156 for the Second
Reading.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1:
LEACH, WALTER JR. (V-327-69) - Request for 20' reduction in southerly setback
to 201 for new residence at Lot #12, Hillcrest Estates #2, Tract #4020.
Staff report was presented noting the applicant requested a 20' reduction
in southerly setback to 20' for new residence, but the Planning Commission
recommended a reduction of 10' be allowed and that conditions of approval
require Site Development Approval for grading the site, as well as grading
Westridge Court. Staff noted the applicant had advised that the Planning
Commission recommendation for the 10' variance was acceptable.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by
Helgesson and carried unanimously, that the request of Walter Leach, Jr.
(V-327-69) for 10' reduction in southerly setback to 30' for new residence
at Lot #12, Hillcrest Estates #2, Tract #4020, be approved, subject to the
above conditions of approval.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2:
MORITA, TETSU (V-328-69) - Request for 10' reduction in side setback to 20'
for pool at 27955 Briones Way.
Staff report was presented noting the Planning Commission recommended
approval, subject to the requirement that the westerly end of the pool be
landscaped to provide privacy from the adjacent residence and that a soils
engineer be employed if the City Engineer feels a soils report is necessary.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson
and carried unanimously, that the request of Tetsu Morita (V-328-69) for 10`
reduction in side setback to 20' for pool at 27955 Briones Way, be approved
as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Morita noted Commission approval had not mentioned a soils report but had
stated that the pool should be inspected by the City Engineer after excava-
tion of the pool area.
AMENDED MOTION: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried
unanimously, that the Motion approving the variance request of Mr. Tetsu
Morita (V-328-69) be amended to include inspection by the City Engineer
after excavation of the pool site, and delete reference to a soils report.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3:
RHUS RIDGE RANCHOS - Request for Building Site Approval, 1 lot, 23.8 acres,
Moody Road. Cngr. Geo. Nolte.
Staff report was presented noting building site approval for one lot on the
23.8 acres is requested as an interim measure while work is progressing
on the Tentative Map, and that Planning Commission recommended approval
subject to the requirement of a $5,000.00 bond in lieu of road improvements.
City Manager noted this bond could be adjusted when all improvements for the
property are required as conditions of Tentative Map approval.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by
Halgesson and carried unanimously, that the request for Building Site Approval
on Rhus Ridge Ranchos, 1 lot, 23.8 acres, Moody Road, be approved subject to
the requirement of a $5,000.00 bond in lieu of road improvements.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4:
CONSIDERATION OF CHANGING NAME OF "BYRNE PARK" to "BYRNE PRESERVE".
City Manager reviewed letter from The Nature Conservancy dated May 28th
recommending the 55 acres of open space located between Altamont Road and
Moody Road be designated "BYRNE PRESERVE".
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by
Helgesson and carried unanimously, that the Byrne property be designated
"BYRNE PRESERVE".
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5:
DISCUSSION OF 911, NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER.
Staff report was presented noting the representative from County Communica-
tions had been unable to attend the meeting, but would be available for the
July 21st meeting. Council discussion ensued concerning joint consideration
of the Emergency Phone Number program by all cities in Santa Clara County.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Fowle
and carried unanimously, that consideration of Emergency Phone No. 911 be
taken by the Town to the Inter -City Council for their review.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 8:
4 APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS, SRAER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2.
City Engineer recommended the following change orders be approved for Sewer
Assessment District No. 2:
1) Increase contract price $665.22 for connection of 6" sewer main to
existing main on Altamont Road.
2) Delete line "A" as shown on Drawing LAH227-G in the vicinity of Corbetta
Lane and construct Line A-1 at a co -t of $9,709.80 as shown on Drawing LAH
325-G.
City Engineer noted Line A-1 does not represent an increase in total cost.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Powle,
that change orders #1 and #2 for Sewer Assessment District No. 2 be
authorized, was carried unanimously by roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2:
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING 1.417 acre parcel at Arastradero and
Purissima Roads to Open Space Reserve.
City Attorney stated this was the time and place duly noticed as required
by law for a Public Hearing commencing at 8:30 P. M. for the purpose of
considering a proposed rezoning of the 1.417 acre parcel at Arastradero and
Purissima Roads to Open Space Reserve. The Attorney noted the Planning
Commission had recommended approval of the rezoning and that following the
t Public Hearing Council should consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 157,
�Ir amending the Zoning Ordinance, should Council desire to proceed with this
action.
Mayor Aiken declared the Public Hearing open at 8:32 P. M., and, there being
no Floor discussion, declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:33 P. M.
Council discussion ensued concerning maintenance responsibilities for the
subject proporty.
City Attorney introduced and read the title of Ordinance No. 157, an
ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills, amending Ordinance No. 78 of said
Town as amended, by amending the Zoning Map of said Town by rezoning certain
property in R -A District to OSR District.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Benson,
that further reading of Ordinance No. 157 be waived, was carried unanimously
by roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, and
Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 6:
DISCUSSION OF PLANNING COMMISSION REFERRAL RE: SPHERES OF INFLUENCE AND
DEVELOPMENT ALONG ARASTRADERO ROAD.
Staff report was presented noting the Planning Commission had expressed
concern with development of the Arastradero Road corridor between Los Altos
Hills and Palo Alto, and had adopted a resolution requesting mutual
considerations between the affected agencies and that this resolution had
been referred to appropriate agencies.
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City Manager noted Commissioner weisbart had been appointed to represent the
Planning Commission at meetings of neighboring jurisdictions.
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v UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 6: (Spheres of Influence cont'd.)
Council directed Staff to contact neighboring jurisdictions and report to the
Planning Commission concerning mutual considerations.
Council discussion ensued concerning problems with Arastradero Road develop-
ment, with Floor participation by Mr. A. M. Laws, 11210 Hooper Lane, and
Commissioner Perkins. Council concurred drainage, vehicular traffic,
pedestrian traffic, and a green -belt buffer zone along Arastradero Road
should be given mutual consideration by the affected neighboring
jurisdictions.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3:
CONSIDERATION OF MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRAL DRIVE AREA.
Staff report was presented reviewing Planning Commission resolution
recommending a moratorium on development in the area bounded by Moody Road,
Moody Court, Central Drive and Page Mill Road be imposed for a period of
six (6) months to allow resolution of traffic circulation and other planning
problems.
Council discussion ensued concerning the possible moratorium and procedures
for Public Hearings, with Floor participation by Donald S. Spencer and
Commissioner Perkins.
City Attorney stated,that unless evidence of an emergency exists, the State
Planning Act requires Public Hearings at the Planning Commission and Council
level since the Zoning Ordinance is affected by the proposed moratorium.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by
Helgesson and carried unanimously, that the proposed moratorium in the
Central Drive area be forwarded to the Planning Commission for a Public
Hearing at the Commission level.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4:
CONSIDERATION OF 1969-70 CONTRACT WITH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
Staff report was presented,noting the following:
1. County Board of Supervisors has adopted an hourly rate of $13.12 for
patrol services provided by the County Sheriff.
2. The Law Enforcement Committee has recommended at least ten (10) hours
of contract protection be provided and that the revised draft of the 1969-70
Budget incorporate ten (10) hours contract service.
3. The Law Enforcement Committee would like to review wording in the contract
between the Town and the County Sheriff's Office, prior to adoption.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by
Helgesson and carried unanimously, that the County be informed it is the
intention of the City Council to continue to contract for ten (10) hours of
patrol servicras per day and that the contract for patrol services should be
held in abeyance for review and recommendation by the Law Enforcement
Committee.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5:
FIRST READING OF BUDGET AND TAX RATE.
City Manager summarized budget changes reviewed at the City Council Study
Session held June 30, 1969, noting the following:
1. Adjustments to both Expenditures and Revenues resulted in a $5,680.00
decrease in each.
2. The position of Code Enforcement Officer had been eliminated from the
Second Draft and the Sheriff's contract increased to ten (10) hours contract
coverage per day.
3. Additional revenue had been incorporated, assuming establishment of a
deposit requirement for all subdivision, etc. applications processed by the
Town, against which professional services rendered to the Town would be
charged.
Council discussion ensued concerning Planning Commission request for an
additional $6,500.00 for General Plan Revisions, the position of Code
Enforcement Officer, additional revenue sources, and a possible tax increase,
with Floor participation by Mr. A. M. Laws, 11210 Hooper Lane, Mr. J. F.
Welsh, 26630 Ascension Drive, Mrs. D. Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Court,
and Bill W. Marsh, 25541 Altamont Road.
MOTION AND SECOND: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Davey, that $6,500.00
be added to Planning Commission Item 3 B 06.04 for General Plan studies and
that General Fund Cash Reserve surplus be offset by the same amount.
VOTE: Motion was defeated by a majority voice vote.
MOTION AND SECOND: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Fowle, that $6,500.00
be included in the Planning Commission Budget for Phase III of the General
Plan Studies, these funds to be raised by a 2.50 increase in the Town's tax
rate.
VOTE: Motion was defeated by a majority voice vote.
MOTION AND SECOND: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Davey, that the Town
tax rate be increased 100 and a Special Reserve Fund established to provide
capital improvement funds for drainage facilities.
VOTE: Motion was defeated by a majority voice vote.
RECESS: 10:35 P. M. - 10:39 P. M.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 7:
CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION REFERRAL RE: LONG RANGE FISCAL PLANNING.
Staff report was presented noting the Planning Commission recommended the
City Council consider long range fiscal planning for the Town and requested
the Town Staff to propose to the Council a program for the preparation of
long range fiscal plans by September 1, 1969.
Council concurred with the Commission recommendation and requested Staff to
submit such a proposal by September 1, 1969.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO, 9:
CONSIDERATION OF OFFER OF LAND DEDICATION TO THE TOWN BY MR. LAURENCE DAWSON.
v Staff reviewed letter from Planning Commissioner Laurence Dawson, 13835 Page
Mill Road, dated June 30, 1969, offering to dedicate to the Town the portion
of his property which lies between the centerline of Page Mill Road and
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UNSCHEDULED NO. 9: Dawson offer of land cont'd
Matadero Creek for use as a park or parkette and for path purposes, in
accordance with the Town's adopted path plan.
Council discussion ensued concerning the proposed dedication, with Floor
participation by Mr. Dawson and Donald B. Spencer, 27490 Sherlock Road.
Mr. Dawson noted it was his desire to initiate a process whereby major path
connections within the Town could be completed by voluntary donation of
private property for public path purposes.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Fowle,
that the Town accept the gift with appreciation to Mrs. and Mrs. Laurence
Dawson and that appraisal of the property be authorized, subject to a
maximum expenditure of $100.00, was carried unanimously by roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
City Attorney stated the expenditure of funds fox an appraisal would be for
Town benefit to determine value of property received.
STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager noted the following:
1. Suggested Tree Committee submit plans to the Council for landscaping
the Little League property, the plans to be approved by the Council and
transmitted to the State Division of Highways. Council concurred.
2. Reviewed Clean-up Week in the Town held June 28-29 and thanked
organizations and individuals for their participation.
L. 3. Noted State Department of Finance had certified the population of the
Tom at 6,675 effective April 1, 1969, representing an increase of 200 over
last year.
4. Recommended no action on County Communications Agreement, due to
elimination of Code Enforcement Officer. Council concurred.
5. Noted Law Enforcement Committee recommended adjustment be made to the
shields on the traffic lights at the entrance to Foothill College.
Council requested Staff to proceed with the recommended adjustments.
6. Noted Noise Abatement Committee would be submitting proposed resolutions
re noise abatement legislation to the Council for approval and transmittal
to the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR:
1. Mrs. D. Miller questioned the Town's official position and voting at the
last ABAG meeting re Regional Home Rule.
Council discussion ensued regarding direct representation and the Council's
previous request for additional information. Councilman Davey stated a
complete report would be submitted to the Council when the Minutes of the
ABAG meeting are available.
2. Commissioner P. Weisbart directed the Council's attention to unfavorable
press coverage, representing poor relations between Palo Alto and Los Altos
Hills and recommended efforts be made to correct this impression
3. Mrs. J. G. Ronsiek, 13023 Vista del Valle, questioned the status of the
illegal antenna along Taaffe Road exceeding 30' in height. City Manager
stated the owner of the antenna is in the process of applying for a variance
and if the variance was not approved, the antenna would have to be removed.
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1. Resolution No. 533, Accepting Improvements, S.A.D. N2.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 533, a
resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills, accepting
improvements in Sewer Assessment District No. 2 and directing recordation
of Notice of Completion and Acceptance.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Benson,
that Resolution No. 533 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by roll
call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
ORDINANCES:
1. Ordinance No. 160, establishing Class Salary Schedule for 1969-70.
City Attorney introduced and read the t itle of Ordinance No. 160, an
ordinance establishing Class Salary Schedule for the Town of Los .Altos Hills
for the Fiscal Year 1969-70.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Benson,
to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 160, was carried unanimously by
roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor
Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None.
WARRANTS:
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by
Helgesson, that the warrants as presented in the amount of $60,358.22
(SIXTY THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT DOLLARS and Twenty-two Cents)
be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants,
was carried unanimously by roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey,
Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None.
OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN:
1. Mayor Aiken requested Staff review of current restrictions on weed
control.
2. Council discussed possibility of future bicycle accidents caused by
storm drain covers and concurred the Staff should investigate the situation
with the State Division of Highways and should also respond by letter to
Mr. Forrest Bryson, who had submitted a claim for bicycle damage.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Aiken
adjourned the meeting at 12:04 A. M. to:
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, July 21, 1969 at 7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall.
ectfully submitted,
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City Clerk
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