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OAW TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
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November 17, 1969
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, Fowles Helgesson,
and Mayor Aiken. Absent: Councilman Davey.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Thomas P. McReynolds
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 3, 1969.
Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously,
that the Minutes of November 3, 1969 be approved as submitted.
1. Christine Svedeman, 12348 Melody Lane, representing girl's club, request.
ing "DEER CROSSING" sign be installed on Natoma Road and offering to assist
in financing same.
2. Y. D. Carey, 12492 Robleda Road, re ban on agricultural burning, inquiring
as to whether a chipper for tree prunings will be available.
Council requested Staff review all disposal means available for use after the
burning ban January 1, 1970.
3. Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Georgia, 12800 La Cresta Drive, requesting a
zoning ordinance violation pertaining,to an antenna located at 12866 La
Cresta Drive be corrected.
4. Ernest W. Schmidt, attorney representing Frank H. Ainsworth, requesting
the Ainsworth Tentative Map be withdrawn.
S. Donald E. Spencer, 27490 Sherlock Road, urging mannerly procedures by
the audience at Council meetings.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) voluntary bicycle licensing sessions for Hills' residents are scheduled
at the Town Hall Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 - 12:00 A. M., and Saturday,
January 10, 1970 from 9:00 - 12:00 A, M.
2) City Manager stated that due to complaints received regarding operation
of mini -bikes, the County Sheriff's Office has been requested to increase
enforcement in this area.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1:
PUBLIC HEARING: SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 4.
At 8:00 P. M., Mayor Aiken announced that this was the time and place of
hearing on the Engineer's Report prepared pursuant to Division 4 of the
Steets and Highways Code, The Engineer read the report, except as to the
map, plat, or diagram, assessed valuations, direct valuations and estimated
assessments upon each parcel of land. All written protests were read by
the Clerk, considered by the City Council and ordered filed. The following
participated in Floor discussion: Jules Eshner, 26410 Altamont Road; J. G.
Inness, 27593 Altamont Road; Don McCauley, 26498 Ravensbury Avenue; J. H.
Cox, 630 Milverton Road, Los Altos; G. Ferrari, 25800 Altamont Road; Mrs. Mark
Hinton, 11571 Buena Vista Drive; and Mrs. Florence Fava, 26691 Foody Road.
After all those wishing to speak were given the opportunity, Council consid.
enation and discussion ensued.
Bonding Attorney reported on the five bids received for sale of bonds,
recommending the lowest bid submitted by Kirchner, Moore & Co., with a net
effective interest rate of 7.095%, be considered favorably. Bonding Attorney
stated the lox bid contained a 4% bond discount, which was less than that
estimated and recommended that if the project were to proceed, the project
cost be reduced and the assessment be reduced.
The Engineer reported on the protests, stating 28.1% of the total acreage
included in the assessment district boundary had protested.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by
Benson and carried by roll call vote, that the City Council order the changes
requested by the letters of protest considered by the Council.
At 10:24 P. M., everyone desiring to speak having been heard, Mayor Aiken
declared the Public Hearing closed.
Resolution No. 558, a Resolution of Determination, Under Division 4 of the
Streets and Highways Code, to Proceed with Proceedings for Acquisitions, was
read. On motion of Councilman Helgesson, seconded by Councilman Benson and
unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 559, a Resolution Overruling Protests on Resolution of
Intention No. 549, was read. On motion of Councilman Helgesson, seconded
by Councilman Benson and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 560, a Resolution Ordering Reduction of Assessments, was
read. On motion of Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Helgesson and
unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 561, a Resolution and Order Adopting Engineer's Report,
Confirming the Assessment and Ordering the Acquisitions, was read. On
motion of Councilman Helgesson, seconded by Councilman Benson and unanimously
carried, said Resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 562, a Resolution Designating Collection Officer, was read.
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On motioof Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Helgesson and unani-
mously carried, said Resolution was adopted.
4W Resolution No. 5633 a Resolution Awarding Sale of Bonds, was read. On
motion of Councilman Helgesson, seconded by Councilman Benson and unanimously
carried, said Resolution was adopted.
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r SECOND READING - ORDINANCE NO. �, adopting County Regulations re stray
4r animals.
Council concurred to take this item out of order on the agenda, due to the
number of people in the ordinance desiring to speak on this matter.
City Attorney reviewed the section of the County Ordinance, which is
presently excluded from Town ordinances: "Article 4 - General Regulations -
Section 4.3.4-1: Stray Animals - No person awning or having control of any
animal shall permit such animal to stray or run at large upon any public
street or other public place, or any unenclosed private lot or other une
enclosed private place in the County of Santa Clara, or upon any private
place or property without the consent of the owner or person in control
thereof."
City Clerk stated twenty-five communications had been received in favor of
stronger dog controls, and twenty-four communications had been in opposition
to same.
Mayor Aiken stated he had been informed that County Health Department
records indicated fifty dog bites had been reported in Los Altos Hills
within the past year.
Council discussion ensued concerning increased dog controls, with Floor
participation by the following:
1. Onnosed to increased doq controls
`, Mr. Gardner Bullis, 14085 Manuella Road
Mrs, a. Greenhood, 10625 Magdalena Road
2. In favor of increased don controls
Mrs. N. L. Prentice, 27750 Edgerton Road
B. L. Pfefer, 26089 Todd Lane
A. M. Laws, 11210 Hooper lane
David Gulick, 25091 Tepa Way
Ruth Tabor, La Cresta Drive
Mrs. James Mueller, 12728 La Cresta Drive
3. General Comments
Robert Abler, 26740 Robleda Court
Barbara Lumbard, 13027 La Barranca Road
Mrs. Peter Hall, 12117 Foothill Lane
Alan Lambert, Drawer AG, Los Altos
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by iq
Helgesson and carried unanimously by roll call vote, that Ordinance No. hd6
be adopted.
Council concurred to form a Citizens Committee to review the area of dog
control and make recommendations on a long term solution.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1:
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LIMBERG, EAR. (BSA -53-69) - Request for Building Site Approval of
Lot #26, Block "M", Tract #2062, Fremont Hills Unit #5 (1.369 acres,
Alejandro Drive.
Staff report was presented recommending approval, subject to the requirement
of Park and Open Space in -lieu fees.
NATION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Foyle moved, seconded by Helgesson
and carried unanimously, that the request of Earl W. Limberg (BSA -53-69)
for building site approval be approved, subject to the requirement of
Pa.r% and Coen Space in -lieu fees.
UNSCFH DUI.ED ITEM NO. 2:
SNIDER, CHARLES C. (BSA -54-69) - Request for Building Site Approval of
1 lot, 2.294 acres, located 150' west of Wildcrest Drive.
Staff report was presented recommending approval, subject to the requirement
of road, pathway and park and open space in lieu fees.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Benson
and carried unanimously, that the request of Charles C. Snider (BSA -54.69)
for building site approval be approved, subject to the conditions of the
Check List.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3:
KARAKAS, GEZA (BSA.55-69) - Request for Building Site Approval of 1 lot,
1.02 acres, located on Albertsworth Lane.
4A 0 Staff report was presented recommending approval, subject to in -lieu Park
and Open Space fees.
NATION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson
and carried unanimously, that the request of GEZA KARAKAS (BSA -55-69) for
building site approval be approved, subject to the conditions of the Check
List.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4:
EICHOLZ, ROBERT (BSA -56-69) . Request for Building Site Approval of 1 lot,
1.005 acres, located at 12762 La Cresta (Lot #2, Block "M", Tract #2062,
Fremont Hills Unit #5).
Staff report was presented recommending approval, subject to the requirement
of Park and Open Space in -lieu fees.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by
Benson and carried unanimously, that the request of Robert Eicholz (BSA -56-69)
for building site approval be approved, subject to the conditions of the
Check List.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5:
NOLIER, CARL (360-A-69) - Revised Tentative Map (360-69), 2 lots, 9.89 acres,
La Paloma Road + relocation of lot line. Engr. J. W. Riley.
Staff report was presented noting the applicant is requesting a change in
the recently approved Tentative Map to add 1/10th of an acre to Parcel A,
which continues to be designated "NOT A BUILDING SITE". Staff noted Planning
Commission recommended approval, subject to requirements of the previous
Tentative Map.
NATION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowls, moved, seconded by Helgesson
and carried unanimously, that the revised Tentative Map (360-A-69) 2 lots,
9.89 acres, of Carl Noller be approved, subject to the conditions of the
Check List.
STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager:
1. Recommended the Town install two catch basins at the end of Olive Tree
Court to alleviate drainage problems in the area.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Benson
and carried unanimously by roll call vote, that the City Manager be
authorized to proceed with the drainage improvements, subject to a. cost
limit,',iOn c.f $1,250.00.
2, c; r._:, Lrd Town Hall be closed on the day following Thanksgiving.
rcnourred.
1. Sta.` d Sewer Assessment District No. 5 had been completed and would be
suFr._'r.to] to the Council at the next meeting for acceptance of improvements.
PPF.SF%7ATICNS FROM THE FLOOR:
1. Mr. A. M. Laws requested Town review of the proposed Cupertino Shopping
Center, in the vicinity of Junipero Serra Freeway and the Foothill Expressway.
RESOLUTIONS•
1. Resolution No. 556, Accepting Sewer Improvements located in the vicinity
of Briones Court and Briones Way.
06 City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 556, a
resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills accepting
dedication of certain sanitary sewer facilities and easements.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Benson
and carried unanimously by roll call vote, that Resolution No. 556 be adopted
as read.
2. Resolution No. 557, Declaring Surplus of Funds in S.A.D. #3 and directing
distribution of surplus.
Continued to December 1st meeting at Staff's request.
WARRANTS:
Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously by
roll call vote, that the warrants presented in the amount of NINETEEN
THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE DOLLARS and Fifty-five Cents ($19,983.55)
be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants.
OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN:
1. Mayor Aiken suggested he represent the Council in regard to the girl's
club communication seeking installation of a deer crossing sign, and that he
meet with the girls and seek private financing for the sign. Council
concurred.
2. Mayor Aiken stated he would be absent from the December 1st meeting.
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6w ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Aiken
adjourned the meeting at 11:58 P. M. to:
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, December 1, 1969 at 7:45 P. M. at the Town
Hall.
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Respectfully submitted,
DENNIS R. LAHR
Assistant City Manager
Town of Los Altos Hills