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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/1969CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF IAS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING September 2, 1969 REEL 19 - SIDE 2, TRACK 3 - FOOTAGE 00-1349 REEL 19 - SIDE 1, TRACK 1 - FOOTAGE 00- 777 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, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Absent: None. PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner L. Dawson Mayor Aiken opened the meeting with a moment of silence in memory of the Town's first Mayor, Sidney W. Treat. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 18, 1969. Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously, that the Minutes of August 18, 1969 be approved as submitted. COMMUNICATICIS: Assistant City Manager reviewed the following: 1) William Dean Klink, 4191 Briarwood Way, Palo Alto, dated August 20th expressing concern over proposed development of the Coyote Hill area bordering Los Altos Hills and suggesting a scale model of the proposed commercial development be constructed. Council requested Staff to transmit to Mr. Klink previous Council action expressing similar concerns and expressing the Councils appreciation for his interest. 2) Lawrence Gahagen, KPGM Co -General Manager, dated August 26, thanking the Council for its initiative and cooperation re relocation of the KPGM radio antenna. 3) Donald A. Rutledge, 24125 Dawnridge Drive, Los Altos Hills, dated August 26, urging Town recognition of the efforts and significant results of the Pathway Committee and particularly that of its past Chairman, Mrs. Edward L. Ginzton. Mayor Aiken expressed the appreciation of the Council for the efforts of Mrs. Ginzton during her years of service to the Town. 4) Herman J. Mager, President, Tri -County Apartment Association, dated August 27, requesting proclamation of September 29 through October 4 as "Apartment Living Week". 40 Council concurred no action would be appropriate in view of Tam objectives. t ANNOUNCEMENTS: I� City Manager noted the following: 1) The Fall General Assembly Meeting of ABAG will be held Friday, October 31, 1969 in Berkeley, and Council is invited to a film presentation by ABAG on September 17 in Berkeley. 2) Supervisor Victor Calvo has invited the Council to a pep luncheon, Thursday, September 4 concerning County Bond Measures. Mayor Aiken noted his endorsement of the Bond Measures constituted his support for the right of citizens to vote on any measure that might increase taxes. 3) The City Council is invited to attend the Ed R. Levin Park dedication in Milpitas, Sunday, September 7. 4) The Inter -City Council of Santa Clara County will meet September 4 in Santa Clara. 5) LAFCO will conduct a hearing September 3 re annexation to Purissima Hills County Water District of three acres, designated Pfeiffer, Schmidt, and Davis; and annexation of the Rhus Ridge Ranchos Subdivision. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE SIX MONTH MORATORIUM ON DEVELOP- MENT IN THE CENTRAL DRIVE AREA. Mayor Aiken noted the proposed moratorium would not affect or delay planning studies for the area which are currently underway, and exceptions to any moratorium should be possible to prevent unnecessary hardship. • Communication from Glen S. Taylor, 1229 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, dated September 1, was read opposing the proposed moratorium. Staff report was presented, noting the Planning Commission recommended a six (6) months moratorium on all development in the area bounded by Moody Road, Moody Court, Central Drive and Page Mill Road to allow development of a circulation plan for this area, subject to the condition that the Council reserve the right to grant exceptions to the moratorium. At 8:02 P. M., Mayor Aiken declared the Public Hearing open and the following spoke in favor of the proposed moratorium: M. Boissevain, 27181 Sherlock Road, Larry Watkins, 27000 Altamont Road, and J. W. Dochnahl, 27980 Central Drive. There being no further Floor discussion, Mayor Aiken closed the Public Hearing at 8:15 P. M. Council discussion ensued concerning length of a proposed moratorium and procedures for granting exceptions, with participation by Commissioner Dawson. Commissioner Dawson noted a letter had been presented concerning re- location of Sherlock Road, which indicated the need for a moratorium in this area. City Manager stated the principals involved in the relocation of Sherlock Road had requested this item be placed on the next Agenda and stated there would be no further grading. Council concurred and suggested the record show that instances exist which 6W justify a moratorium. -2- SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: Moratorium cont'd.: City Manager introduced and read in its entirety Ordinance No. 163, an 40 ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills imposing moratorium upon building site development, building site approval, subdivision', use permits, conditional uses, and variances within a portion of the Town of Los Altos Hills. Council noted the six (6) month moratorium would be effective thirty (30) days after adoption of the ordinance. Following the First Reading of Ordinance No. 163, Council concurred the Second Reading should be agended for the September 15 meeting. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 105 re: ESTABLISHING FIREBREAKS. Staff report was presented, noting that Ordinance No. 105 presently authorizes the Fire Department to remove or have removed wild grass along roadways and that the Los Altos Fire Department has requested an ordinance amendment allowing removal of wild grass or other combustible growth anywhere upon property where it may present a fire hazard. Fire Marshal J. S. Farwell spoke in support of the ordinance amendment. Council concurred to take action under ORDIIIINCES later in the Agenda. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3• CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR 1969-70 FISCAL YEAR. 6W City Manager reviewed proposed agreement for Sheriff's patrol for 1969-70 fiscal year, noting the following: 1) The proposed agreement was the standard County agreement and embodies recommendations of the Law Enforcement Committee and Staff. 2) Ten (10) hours per day of additional law enforcement service would be provided at an annual cost of $47,888.00. Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by Joseph Herr, 13480 Mandoli Drive, who questioned length of Sheriff's response time; Ken Young, Law Enforcement Chairman, and A. Lambert, P. O. Box AG, Los Altos, supporting Sheriff's level of service. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson that the agreement for Sheriff's patrol for the 1969-70 fiscal year be approved and the City Manager authorized to execute same, was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1. BOBS, HOWARD S. (358-69) - Final Map - Tract No. 4774, 2 lots, 3.54 acres, Black Mountain Road. Engr. J. W. Riley. City Manager stated the Tentative Map Check List had not been fully complied with and Staff recommended no action be taken. Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by Mrs. L. Dronkert, 27431 Black Mountain Road, and J. W. Riley, applicant's engineer. -3- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: BOBB FINAL MAP cont'd.: 4 City Engineer stated there was no proposed dedication on Black Mountain Road due to the fact the right-of-way area contiguous to the road was owned by the adjacent property owner. Commissioner Dawson stated the Planning Commission had had no information on this road dedication problem. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously, that the Final Map of Howard S. Bobb (358-69) be sent back to the Planning Commission fox review. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2• CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF PARKSIDE SUBDIVISION TO MAKE IN -LIEU ROAD PAYMENTS FOR ALTAMONT ROAD FRONTAGE. City Engineer reviewed proposed Town gas tax project on Altamont Road and the desire to incorporate these improvements with improvements in the vicinity of Parkside Subdivision. Mr, A. Lambert, developer of Parkside Subdivision, stated he did not desire to make an in -lieu payment if this would cost more than his actual contract cost of $9,527.00. Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by L. Watkins and A. M. Laws, 11210 Hooper Lane. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously, that the City Engineer be authorized to negotiate with Mr. Lambert and his contractor to obtain the most advantageous utilization of road improvements in the vicinity of Parkside Subdivision. 4W UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3• AUTHORIZATION OF AGR& I3:NT WIT:.: C. S. MC CAIDLEESS & CO. 70: ENGINEERI.NG SBRVICES. . City Manager reviewed proposed agreement for engineering services with Charles S. McCandless & Co., noting the engineer would be paid a monthly retainer of $350.00 for conducting all routine engineering work for the Town, except for special projects, and that an hourly cost schedule was incorporated for utilization in processing of applications. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Fowle, that the agreement for engineering services with the firm of Charles S. McCandless & Co. be approved and the City Manager authorized to execute same, was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4• CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF H. A. NEIDHART FOR REPLACEMENT OF FENCE AT 10779 MAGDALENA ROAD. City Manager requested this matter be continued to the next meeting to allow testimony of the Building Inspector, who was involved in the original removal of the fence. Council concurred. -4- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5: CONSIDERATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION RE: MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS. Mr. Ken Young, Committee Chairman, noted the Law Enforcement Committee meets once a month and better coordination with the Sheriff's Office would be available to the Staff, if the Staff maintained the daily records of crime reports, traffic accidents, etc. City Manager recommended support of the Committee recommendation and Council concurred. STAFF REPORTS: City Manager: 1. Council was invited to attend the swearing in of Judge William Ingram on September 19 at 11:00 A. M. at the Palo Alto Municipal Court. 2. League of California Cities requested designation of Town representative for the Annual League Conference. Council concurred Deputy Mayor Benson should be the official representative of the Town. 3. Reviewed appraisal of property donated to the Town by Mr. and Mrs. L. Dawson along Page Mill Road, noting the property had been appraised at $1,650.00 and the cost of the appraisal had been $100.00. 4. Presented audit for the fiscal year ending July 30, 1969 prepared by C. G. Uhlenberg & Co. City Engineer: 1) Noted telephone contact had been established with Mr. Jack Kilburn re corrective measures to slide damage on Anacapa Drive and a meeting on the site had been initiated. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: 1. Mr. Ellis Jacobs, representative of Stanley Bishop, 26243 Anacapa Drive, requested temporary access be allowed to be constructed in the vicinity of the slide, which occurred at the end of Anacapa Court. Mr. Jacobs stated three homes had been without access since March and one of the homes may be abandoned if access cannot be provided. City Manager stated temporary grading of this nature was not allowed under Town ordinances and that authorization might place the Town in a difficult legal position. Correspondingly, Staff recommended no action until a final plan for replacing permanent access had been presented. Council concurred to review this matter with City Attorney to see if temporary access could be allowed. 2. Mrs. D. Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Court, questioned whether re- organization of the Town's Pathway Committee was a Council action. Mayor Aiken stated he had made appointments to the Pathway Committee, pursuant to recommendations of the Chairman, Mrs. Ginzton, so as to provide better L►_ geographic representation on the -Committee. -5- RESOLUTIONS - 1. Resolution No. 541 - Opposing change in tax-exempt status of municipal 4 bonds. City Manager introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 541, a resolution opposing change in tax-exempt status of municipal bonds. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilmen Fowle moved, seconded by Davey, that Resolution No. 541 be adopted as read, was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowles Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES• 1. First Reading, Ordinance No. 162, emending Ordinance No. 105 re firebreaks. City Manager introduced and read the title of Ordinance No. 162, an ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills amending Ordinance No. 105 of said Town by making further provision for firebreaks. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson, that further reading of Ordinance No. 162 be waived, was carried by the following 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 NINETEEN THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS and Sixty-six Cents ($19,665.66) be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants, was carried by the following roil call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowlc Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN: 1. Councilman Helgesson reported on meetings and discussions with the City of Palo Alto regarding development of the Arastradero Road corridor and adjacent Stanford University property. Council concurred Staff should proceed with mapping the exact ownership of Arastradero and Page Mill Roads and that the Mayor should send a letter to the Mayor of Palo Alto urging full cooperation between Cities, since portions of both of these roads lie within both Cities. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Aiken adjourned the meeting at 10:34 P. M. TO: EXECUTIVE SESSION re personnel. At 11:04 P. M., Mayor Aiken reconvened the meeting and adjourned to: NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, September 15, 1969, at 7:45 P. M., at the Town Hall. Res ectfully submitted, � DENNIS R. LAHR ` Assistant City Manager ` DRL/mom-9/2/69 Town of Los Altos Hills S.