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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/04/1969CITY COUIJCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING August 4, 1969 REEL 18 - SIDE 2, TRACK 3 -- FOOTAGE 00-781 Mayor Vim. Ross Aiken called the Regular 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, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Absent: Councilmen Davey, Fowles PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner W. F. Minckley APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 22, 1969. Amendment: Page 7, 3rd para. from bottom, Roll Call vote on Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 156 (re swimming pool services) should read: "Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson. Noes: Mayor Aiken. Absent: Councilman Fowls." Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously, that the Minutes of July 22, 1969 be approved amended. �l COMMUNICATIONS: Assistant City Manager reviewed the following. 1. D. J. Callaghan, Chief Administrator Officer, Bay Area Pollution Control District, dated July 17, 1969 re alternate means of disposing of household waste after the burning ban takes effect January 1, 1970 in the Bay Area. 2. Charles F. Althaus, 10435 Albertsworth Lane, dated August 1, submitting claim for reimbursement of $110.00 for tree damage caused by fire created during repair of street signs. City Attorney advised Council that the claim as presented did not meet the form required by statute and recommended the claim be denied and referred to the insurance carrier. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously, that the claim of Charles F. Althaus be denied and referred to the Town's insurance carrier. Mayor Aiken requested Staff to advise Mr. Althaus that the claim had been referred and the reasons for same. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. The Peninsula Division of the League of California Cities will meet August 21, 1969 at Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 2. Commissioner Minckley announced the Planning Policy Committee had continued the San Jose Airport Study to August 28 and that all Councilmen were invited to attend. E( UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: 1�r HOLM, KLAUS (V-329-69) - Request for 15' reduction in rear and side setbacks to 15' fox pool at 12440 Hilltop Drive. Staff report was presented noting the applicant had requested a 15' reduction in side and rear setback to 15' but that the Planning Commission recommended the pool be rotated so as to lie parallel to contours and further recommended a 10' reduction in side and rear setbacks, rather than the 15' requested. MOTION AND SECOND: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson, that a 10' reduction in side and rear setbacks to 20' for pool at 12440 Hilltop Drive be approved. Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by Mrs. Holm and Mrs. Louise Dronkert, 11985 Magdalena Road, speaking in support of the variance. Mrs. Holm noted the following: Nineteen neighboring property owners had signed approval of the 15' variance request; relocating the pool would move it closer to the slope and would place a portion of the pool under existing trees, as well as restrict the amount of decking possible; the applicants' intend to fence the entire property. MOTION AMENDMENT AND VOTE: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson, that the Motion approving the variance of Klaus Holm (V-329-69) be amended to allow a 15' reduction in side and rear setbacks. The amended motion granting the variance was carried unanimously by voice vote. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENTS TO ZONLIG ORDINANCE NO. 78, CONCERNING VARIANCE CRITERIA AND BUILDING SETBACK LINES. Staff report was presented noting the Planning Commission had conducted a Public Hearing and recommended changes to the Zoning Ordinance which would clarify definitions of certain area setback building lines and criteria for granting of variances. City Manager noted that present ordinance requirements called for a 40' set- back from all street rights-of-way and that a change is proposed to provide one 30' setback and one 40' setback when property is bounded by more than one street. At 8:14 P. M., Mayor Aiken declared the Public Hearing open and there being no comment from the Floor, declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:15 P. M. Council concurred to consider action later in the Agenda under ORDINANCES. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT WITH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Mayor Aiken stated Staff had requested additional time to review the contract with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. Council concurred this matter should be continued. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: BOBB,HOWARD S. (358-69) Tentative Map, 2 lots, 3.54 acres, Black Mountain Rd. Engr. J. S. Riley. Staff report was presented noting this matter had been continued to allow clarification of pathway requirements and that the Pathway Committee recommended in -lieu path payment for Black Mountain Road frontage. City Manager noted additional conditions on the Check List included clarification -2- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: Bobb Tentative Map cont'd.: of access to Lot #2, designated "Not a Building Site", and satisfaction of ordinance requirements pertaining to the existing septic system on Lot #1. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously, that the Tentative Map of Howard S. Bobb (358-69) be approved, subject to the conditions of the Check List. STAFF REPORTS: City Manager: 1. County Sheriff's Office has indicated support for licensing of bicycles and will provide materials, keep records and insure enforcement if the Town adopts a resolution authorizing voluntary licensing of bicycles and is responsible for the physical issue of the licenses. City Manager noted a resolution would be prepared authorizing voluntary licensing of bicycles that would specify a $2.00 licensing fee for a five (5) year period, with $1.00 of the fee to be distributed to the County Sheriff's Office. Council concurred said resolution should be placed on the next Agenda. 2. Presented progress report on negotiations with Palo Alto School District re acquisition of Little League property on Purissima Road, noting County Counsel anticipates the School District proposal will be completed within two to four weeks. 3. Noted Staff review is proceeding concerning weed control and that there is a need for legislation and means to recover costs of cutting weeds along Town roads. 4. Requested permission to miss the next Council meeting, August 18. Council concurred permission should be granted. S. Presented and reviewed memorandum dated August 4, 1969 (on file at the Town Hall)re work needed on and near La Cresta Drive to prevent movement of soil, noting that private property oimers, Mr. Jack P. Kilburn and Dr. Thomas C. Poulter, should be directed to take corrective action to eliminate potential slide hazards in the vicinity of Anacapa Drive prior to the winter rains. City Manager recommended the Town undertake corrective and preventive measures on La Cresta Drive by sealing cracks in the pavement, resurfacing and resloping pathway, and installing sub -drain. City Manager noted the work on La Cresta Drive represented an estimated cost of $3,000.00 to the Town, which would come out of the Public Works Budget. Council concurred Staff should proceed with the recommended improvements on La Cresta Drive before the winter rains. Mr. Stanley Corbett,26440 Anacapa Drive, noted the limited time schedule before the winter rains and questioned Town enforcement of the private property improvements. Council concurred City Attorney should report in two weeks, following contact with Mr. Kilburn and Dr. Poulter. 6. Noted Dictograph Security Systems would like to present a demonstration before the Council of a burglar alarm system. Council concurred this could be scheduled at a future date. 7. Stated a contract had been entered into with Sherman McCormick for $100.00 to provide an appraisal of the property donated to the Town on Page Mill Road by Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Dawson. -3- STAFF REPORTS cont Id. : City Attorney: 1. Noted State of California has stated they have occupied the field of gun legislation but that the State to date has not acted in this regard. 2. Noted AB325 had been approved by the State Legislature requiring financial disclosure by all public officials of assets exceeding $10,000.00. City Engineer: 1. Presented status report on the reconstruction of the private road involved in the land slide in the vicinity of Anacapa Drive. City Engineer noted Mr. Stanley Bishop and adjoining property owners are working to resolve the engineering problems associated with adequate drainage of the hillside and swale in the vicinity of the private road, and that the temporary road would be restored to original condition prior to winter rains. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: Mrs. D. Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Court, noted movement in neighboring cities towards youth involvement in City Government and questioned Town participation in this direction. Mayor Aiken noted the Council and Staff would be pleased to meet with interested youth and that appointment of youths to official city positions appeared more practical for larger cities. ORDINANCES: 06 1. Ordinance No. 161, amending Zoning Ordinance No. 78 re variance criteria, etc. City Attorney introduced and read the title of Ordinance No. 161, an ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills amending Ordinance No. 78 of said Town as amended by amending the requirements relating to setback building lines, definitions and variance criteria. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson that further reading of Ordinance No. 161 be waived, was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Davey, Fowle, WARRANTS: MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson that the warrants as presented in the amount of TWO THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR DOLLARS and Seven Cents ($22794-07) be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants, was carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Davey, Fowle, OTHER BUSINESS• Commissioner Minckley noted Planning Policy Committee had reviewed County Bond Measures A, B and C re transit, parks, etc, and that County representat- tives had indicated their availability to Councils to explain these measures, if desired. �6r.• There being no further business, Mayor Aiken adjourned the meeting at 8:55 P.M. to: NES REGULAR MEETING: Monday, August 18, 1969 at 7:45 P. M., Town Hall. R ectfully s Ott , D51 i5 R. LAHR, City Clerk 8/4/69-mam 4- Town of Los Altos Hills