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TO.1,1 OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
July 22, 1969
Mayor 'Am. Ross Aiken called the Regular Adjourned Meeting of the City Council
of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:49 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, i-layor Aiken. Absent: None.
PUNNING COMMISSIO14 REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Don T. Hibner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 7, 1969.
Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously
that the Minutes of July 7, 1969 be approved as submitted.
Assistant City Manager reviewed the following:
1. Robert B. 4ard, President Hills Little League, dated July 18, presenting
progress report on development of the Little League property on Purissima
Road, urging Council endorsement of Little League fund-raising activities
and objectives, and urging the Town finalize purchase of the Little League
property from the Palo Alto School District.
2. Charles — Althaus, 374 S7. Washington Street, Sunnyvale, dated July 3,
re accidental fire damage to trees at 10435 Albertsworth Lane.
Staff noted this matter would be returned to the Council when an estimate
for replacing two trees had been obtained.
SCHiDULED ITZH NO. 1:
FINAL READING OF 1969-70 BUDGET AND TAX RATE.
City Manager reviewed the Second Draft of the 1969-70 Budget, noting the
following:
1. Total budgeted revenues and expenditures for all funds equal
$738,903.00.
2. Actual assessed valuation for the 1969-70 Fiscal Year exce.3ds Staff
estimates by approximately $881,000.00, which could yield an additional
$2,203.00 revenue. City Manager noted this amount could be offset by an
increased delinquency in tax payment and recommended the budget not be
revised.
3. The Planning Commission had adopted a resolution confirming adherence
to their original planning schedule for completion of Phase I and II of the
General Plan Revision during the first six months of the 1969-70 Fiscal
Year. Commission requ=sted the Council to review the budget in January,
1970 to ascertain whether additional planning funds might then be available
to continue the General Plan Revision.
Council discussion ensued concerning budget appropriations for planning,
drainage and public works, with Floor participation by: ;Ars. D. Miller,
13076 Vista del Valle Court, Mir. A. M. Laws, 11210 Hooper Lane, David Jansson
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: 1969-70 Budget cont'd.
27440 Sherlock Road, and Mrs. Lois H. Hogle, 2000 Page Mill Road.
461 City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Ordinance He. 155, an
ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills fixing the tax rate for the
current year (at 25t per $100.00 of assessed valuation).
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by
Helgesson, that Ordinance No. 150 be adopted as read, was carried by the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken.
Noes: Councilmen Davey, Fowle. Absent: None.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Ordinance No. 159, an
ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills adopting budget and fixing the
amount of money to be raised by taxation.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by
Helgesson, that Ordinance No. 159 be adopted as read, was carried by the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken.
Noes: Councilmen Davey, Fowle, Absent: None.
Councilman Fowle requested to be excused -at 8:12 P: M..
City Attorney introduced and read the title 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 Benson moved, seconded by
Helgesson, that further reading of Ordinance No. 160 be waived, was
carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey,
Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowls.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by
Benson, that Ordinance No. 160 be adopted as read, was carried by the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson,
Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle.
Councilman Davey requested the record show that she voted in opposition
to adopting the budget and setting the tax rate, due to budgetary cuts in
street maintenance, path maintenance, planning funds, and the lack of any
provision for drainage improvements; and, that these deletions were not
in the best interest of protecting public or private investments within
the Town.
Mayor Aiken requested the record show he disagreed with Councilman Davey's
figures and conclusions and that it had not been demonstrated that
budgetary limitations would be detrimental to the Town.
1. Mrs. Lois Hogle, representing Committee for Green Foothills, reviewed
petition urging Stanford University and the City of Palo Alto to cease
issuing building permits and approving further land divisions for that
area bounded by Foothill Expressway, Page Mill and Arastradero Roads, and
Junipero Serra Freeway, until the Palo Alto Foothills Study and Los Altos
Hills revised General Plan are nearer completion.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Committee for Green Foothills cont'd.:
Councilman Davey noted Stanford 'University is presenting a large development
within this area to the Palo Alto Planning Commission on July 30 and
suggested the Council urge Palo Alto to defer any action until a joint
meeting had been held between Palo Alto and Los Altos Hills Planning
Commissions.
MOTION, SECONDED AM CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by
delgesson, and carried unanimously, that the Council communicate with the
City of Palo Alto indicating the Council's hope that the Committee for
Green Foothills' petition will ba honored and further urging that the City
of Palo Alto take no action on July 30 without prior consultation between
both Cities' Planning Commissions and Councils.
Council concurred that Councilman Holgesson should represent the Council at
the Palo Alto Planning Commission meeting July 30.
Council discussion ensued concerning plans fof development in the vicinity
of Arastradero Road, with Floor participation by: Mr. Alan Lambert,
Mrs. Mary G. Steers, 11641 Buena Vista Drive, Mrs. L. Hogle and Mr. David
Janssen.
Council expressed their appreciation to Mrs. Hoglo for her presentation.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2:
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SE. ER ASSESSAENT DISTRICT NO. 6
(Champagne Heights and Monte Lucero Subdivisions, Altamont Road).
Staff report was presented,noting the small assessment district in the
vicinity of Almaden Court is being proposed that would include 23 units,
would have a total cost of approximately $71,875.00, and would be formed
pursuant to the Town's sewer policy of voluntary participation.
City Attorney stated a boundary map of the proposed assessment district
had been filed in the Office of the City Clerk and that the City Engineer
had filed a certificate stating the petitions proposing the assessment
district had been filed by more than sixty (60) per cent of the area of the
property subject to assessment. City Attorney noted resolutions of
intention to initiate Sewer Assessment District No. 6 and appointing
Engineer and Attorney could be considered for action later in the Agenda.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1:
RISK, NOd*aN (V-329-69) - Request for 20' reduction in front setback to
20' for garage and 10' reduction to 30' for residence at 13367 La Cresta Dr.
Staff report was presented, noting the steep terrain restricts development
of the property and that the Planning Commission recommended approval.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CIRRICD: Councilman Hclgesson moved, seconded by
Benson and carried unanimously, that the request of Norman Fisk (V-329-69)
for 20' reduction in front setback to 20' for garage and 10' reduction to
30' for residence at 13367 La Cresta Drive be approved.
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UNSCMDULED ITEM NO. 2:
MANDEL, ADRIAN D. (V-330-69) - Request for 10' reduction in side setback
to 20' for residence addition at 26929 Almaden Way.
` Staff report was presented, noting only a corner of the pr000sed residence
addition would extend into the side setback area and that the Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Council discussion ensued concerning possible relocation of the addition
northerly so as to avoid requirement of a variance, with participation by
Commissioners Hibner and Weisbart and Mr. Mandel. Mr. Mandel noted a re-
location would obstruct a door and two windows and that at the time of the
residence construction, the street location was not firm and an excessive
front setback was provided.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by
Benson and carried unanimously, that the request of Adrian D. Mandel
(V-330-69) for 10' reduction in side setback to 20' for residence addition
at 26929 Almaden Way be approved.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3:
WEILAND, L.YvMENCE (V-331-69) - Request for 10' reduction in front setback
to 30' for residence addition at 12680 La Cresta Drive.
Staff report was presented, noting the existing residence had a 30' front
setback and that the proposed residence addition would not protrude beyond
the existing residence, and that the Planning Commission recommended
approval.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by
Helgesson and carried unanimously, that the request of Lawrence Weiland
(V-331-69) for 10' reduction in front setback to 30' for residence
addition at 12680 La Cresta Drive be approved.
UNSCHBDULED ITEM NO. 4:
STEERS, PYIRY G. (UP -332-69) - Request for Guest Cottage on ld+ acres at
11641 Buena Vista Drive.
Staff report was presented, noting Planning Commission had unanimously
recommended approval, subject to the rescinding of previous Use Permit
(UP -287-67) for a secondary structure across Buena Vista Drive.
MOTION, SECOidWOD AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by
Helgesson and carried unanimously, that the request of Mary G. Steers
(UP -332-69) for a guest cottage on 14+ acres at 11641 Buena Vista Drive
be approved, subject to the condition that UP -287+67 be rescinded.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5:
BOBB, HOWARD S. (358-69) Tentative Map, 2 lots, 3.54 acres, Black Mountain
Road. Engr. J. W. Riley.
Staff report was presented, noting the Planning Commission had recommended
approval of the Tentative Map with Lot #2 declared "Not a Building Site",
subject to access to Lot #2 being clarified and the existing septic system
and drainfield on Lot #1 being located and contained within Lot #1.
Council discussion ensued concerning drainage and path requirements, with
i :loon participation by J. W. Riley, applicant's engineer, Mrs. D. Miller,
Mrs. A. Dronkert, 11985 Magdalena Road, and Mx. A. M. Laws.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM 140. 5: Bobb Tentative Map cont'd.:
Council concurred it would be desirable to have Pathway Committee recommenda-
to tions and legal access to Lot 82 resolved prior to Council action.
MOTION, SECONDAD AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by
Helgesson and carried unanimously, that the Bobb Tentative Mao be continued
and re-agended for the next Council meeting.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 6:
CONSID RATION OF ACKWWLEDGNIENT TO ITESIDENTS SERVING ON TOWN COI'P iTTEES -
Mayor Aiken.
City Manager reviewed the following possible acknowledgments to residents
serving the Town:
1) Resolution of Appreciation
2) Certificate of Appreciation on parchment (estimated cost $2-2.50 framed)
3) Mounted engraved tile (estimated cost $10.00)
4) Onyx paperweight (estimated cost $5.50)
Council concurred to take this matter under advisement.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 7:
STAFF RBPORTS.
1. City Manager reviewed bicycle theft complaints, noting the Tocm has no
effective legislation nor means of licensing bicycles.
Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by Mr. and Mrs. S. Rubin,
25600 Vinedo Lane, Mr. A. Mandel and Bob Ward, 12910 Roblcda Road.
Mayor Aiken requested Staff be instructed to prepare a resolution providing
for voluntary licensing of bicycles by Los Altos Hills. Council concurred.
2. Noted Santa Clara County's Interim Report on a County -wide Housing
Element had been received and referred to the Planning Commission.
3. Reviewed Law Enforcement Committee's recommendation that the wording in
the contract with the Sheriff's Department be revised. City Manager
recommended that Staff review the proposed revisions and present recommenda-
tions to the Council at the next meeting. Council concurred.
4. doted Planning Commission had conducted a Public Hearing on Zoning
Ordinance Amendments concerning setback building lines and variance criteria
and recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
Council concurred that a Public Hearing to consider Zoning Ordinance
Amendments should be set for 8:00 P. M., August 4, 1969.
5. Reviewed proposed agreement for professional planning services with
7illiam Spangle and Associates for the 1969-70 Fiscal Year, noting the
monthly retainer would remain $350.00.
Council concurred City Manager should execute the agreement for professional
planning services.
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PRESENTATIONS F20M TH:i FLOOR:
1. Bob 'lard, President of the Hills Little League, read in its entirety
letter reviewed under Communications and requested Council support of
ob_.-ctives and completion of purchase of the Little League property.
Council concurred Staff should proceed with negotiations for the purchase
of the Little League property from the Palo Alto School District, and
instructed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution supporting objectives
of the Hills Little League.
ABSOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution No. 534 (Noise abatement).
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 534, a
resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills urging
adoption by the League of California Cities of certain resolutions relating
to noise abatement.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by
Benson, that Resolution No. 534 be adopted as read, was carried by the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson,
Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Powle.
2. Resolution No. 535 (Est. filing fees and deposits)
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 535, a
resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills establishing
rates of charges to be made in connection with subdivision of land, site
development, building site approval, conditional use permits and variances.
Staff reviewed deposits being established against which professional
services rendered to the Town in the processing of applications would be
charged. Council concurred Staff should review maximum limits to deposit
charges.
MOTION, SECONDED AAD CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by
Benson, that Resolution :Jo. 535 be adopted as read, was carried by the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson,
Paver Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle.
3. Resolution IJo. 536 (Res. of intention, S.A.D. #6).
C!cy Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 536, a
.:solution determining to undertake proceedings pursuant to special
assessment and assessment bond acts for the acquisition and construction
of improvements without proceedings under Division 4 of the Streets and
Highways Code, Sewer Assessment District No. 6,
MOTION, SECONDED AAD CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by
Benson, that Resolution No.536 be adopted,as read, was carried by the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Halgesson,
M�,,n, A;knn. Nooc: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle.
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RESOLUTIONS cont'd.:
4. Resolution No. 537 (Appointing Engineer and Attorney, S.A.D. #6).
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 537, a
reso-%tion appointing Engineer and Attorney, Sewer Assessment District No. 6.
MOTI�.i, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by
Helg•�sson, that Resolution No. 537 be adopted as read, was carried by the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson,
Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle.
5. Resolution No. 538 (supporting Hills Little League).
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 538, a
resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills expressing
support of the objectives and of the fund-raising efforts of the Hills
Little League.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson,
that Resolution No. 538 be adopted as read, was carried by the following
roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken.
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle.
ORDINANCES:
1. Ordinance No. 156 - Second Reading (re swimning pool services).
City Attorney noted Crdinance No. 156 had been amended so as to not prohibit
cleaning of swimming pools by individuals brushing or vacuuming same.
City Attorney introduced and read the title of Ordinance PIo. 156, an
ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills adopting by reference Ordinance
NS -514 of the County of Santa Clara, being an ordinance to add Article 13
(commencing with Section 5.1.13-1) to Chapter 1 of Title 5 of the Santa
Clara County Ordinance Code, relating to swimming pool services, and
providing for penalties of violations thereof.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by
Helgesson, that further reading of Ordinance Ie. 156 be waived, was carried
by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson,
Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by
Helgesson, that Ordinance No. 156 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. Ordinance No. 157 - Second Reading (Amending #78 and Zoning Map).
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 from R -A District to OSR District.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Helgesson,
that further reading of Ordinance No. 157 be waived, was carried by the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson,
Mayor Aiken. Hoes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle.
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ORDINAN::ES cont'd.: Ord. #157
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey, seconded by Benson, that
Ordinance No. 157 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
Helgesson, that the warrants as presented in the amount of EIGHTY-ONE
THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE DOLLARS and Eighty -Nine Cents
($81,889.89) be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw the
appropriate warrants, was carried by the following roll call vote: Ay:s:
Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent:
Councilman Fowle.
OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN:
1. Council discussed City Manager's letter, dated July 8, concerning
clarification by the Planning Commission on the conclusions of the
Citizens Committee Report on Adobe Creek Lodge/Los Altos Hills Country
Club.
Council concurred Planning Commission action should be requested on the
questions raised in the letter noted above.
2. Council discussed ABAG Regional Home Rule Proposal and the Council
majority concurred that the Council's feeling was and is as expressed by
Santa Clara County, i.e., for a limited Bay Area Government, with all
representatives to be elected and with ABAG not having jurisdiction to
tell Santa Clara County how to handle sewage, parks and land use.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Aiken
adjourned the meeting at 10:47 P. M. to:
!WXT REGULAR iEETING: Monday, August 4, 1969, at 7:45 P. M. at Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
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DFZ414IS R. LAHR
City Clerk
DRL/man Town of Los Altos Hills
7/22/69
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