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CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF IAS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
December 15, 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 7:53 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,
and Mayor Aiken.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner L. Dawson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 17, 1969,
Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson, that the Minutes of
November 17, 1969 be approved, was carried by majority voice vote, Councilman
Davey abstained.
`, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 1, 1969,
Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Fowle, that the Minutes of
December 1, 1969 be approved, was carried by majority voice vote, Mayor Aiken
abstained.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. William A. Perkins, Planning Commission Chairman, complimenting Staff
participation and support at the Joint Planning Commission Meeting with Palo
Alto.
2. Carl R. Noller, 13060 La Paloma Road, requesting a deed to the Town of
30' from the centerline along La Paloma and Purissima Roads be approved and
a Parcel Map be allowed to be filed in lieu of a Final Nap.
Council concurred this matter should be considered later in the agenda under
OTHER BUSINESS.
3. Robert Nark, Acting President, Stanford Conservation Group, requesting
comments on prospective sites for low and moderate income housing on
Stanford Lands.
Council concurred the Planning Commission should be requested to provide
recommendations for the next Council meeting.
4. Boyd Smith, Manager Real Estate Department, Stanford University, request.
ing County Public Works to install traffic light at the intersection of Deer
4 Creek Road and Page Mill Road.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1:
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RB: ESTABLISHING SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
BOUNDARIES.
George G. Mader, Town Planner, presented a slide presentation and noted the
following:
1) The Local Agency Formation Commission had requested the Town to submit
its recommendation for establishing sphere of influence boundaries with the
City of Cupertino for the southerly boundary of Los Altos Hills.
2) Four mountain ranges are visible to the south of Los Altos Hills, in the
following north to south order: Erving Hill Ridge; Neary Ridge; Kaiser Ridge;
and Montebello Ridge.
3) The Kaiser Ridge and areas north of same are visible to approximately
75% of Los Altos Hills.
4) The areas between the various ridges are differentiated on the basis of
drainage and road circulation patterns.
5) The City of Cupertino's proposal would establish a sphere of influence
boundary along the near proximity of the Town's southerly boundaries follow-
ing property lines in that area. The Cupertino proposal includes approximate.
ly 11,500 acres of unincorporated area, which is twice the size of Los Altos
Hills.
6) The Planning Commission recommended the Los Altos Hills sphere of
influence line be established along the southerly side of Kaiser Ridge and
also recommended the County initiate through the Planning Policy Committee
an area wide study of the mountain complex to integrate land use for the
entire foothills area.
Letter was read from Lee Yarborough, Cupertino Director of Public Works,
proposing a compromise boundary to the north of Kaiser Ridge, which would
follow the Permanente property lines.
Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by Mr. Yarborough, Carl
Noller, Donald Spencer, Mrs. D. Miller, Mr. A. M. Laws, and Mrs. J. G. Ronsiek
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Davey
and carried unanimously, that the Town of Los Altos Hills recommend to
the Local Agency Formation Commission that the southerly side of Kaiser Ridge
be established as the sphere of influence boundary, with relation to the
City of Cupertino, subject to the consideration that the area to the south.
east of the proposed sphere of influence boundary be further reviewed by the
Town of Los Altos Hills.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson
and carried unanimously, that the Town of Los Altos Hills recommend that the
County of Santa Clara initiate and coordinate an area wide study of the
entire mountain complex through the County Planning Policy Committee, so as
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LThe following actions occurred under OTHER BUSINESS and are integrated at
this point in the Minutes for clarity:
1) Council requested Commissioner Dawson to relay to the Planning Commission
the urgency in regard to sphere of influence boundaries in the vicinity of
the Duveneck property.
2) MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED:
RESOLVED: Whereas Interstate Highway No. 280 is not designed for
primarily local traffic, and,
Whereas any additional exit and/or egress will result in
additional traffic on Interstate Highway No. 280 in the local area which
affects Los Altos Hills, and,
Whereas such additional traffic will result in increased
noise and air pollution in the vicinity of the freeway in this community,
The Town of Los Altos Hills does hereby resolve that it is
strongly opposed to the proposal that an additional off ramp be con.
structed to permit traffic to reach a shopping center to be constructed
in Santa Clara County on lands now owned by the St. Joseph Diocese.
Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously,
that the Town go on record as being resolved to the above policy
4 statement.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2•
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 141, establishing drainage charges on new
subdivisions and building permits.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Ordinance No. 141, an
ordinance of the Tann of Los Altos Hills establishing a storm drainage
assessment fund, making provisions for payments thereto, and for reimburse-
ments for construction of excess facilities, and noting Ordinance No. 141
would accomplish the following:
(a) Adopt the Master Plan for Drainage dated March 1969.
(b) Establish a drainage assessment charge for new subdivisions and new
building permits.
(c) Provide reimbursement for excess drainage capacity and provide conditions
for dispersement of funds.
Council discussion ensued concerning Ordinance No. 141, State Code require-
ments for establishing drainage assessments, and additional financing means
of drainage improvements, with Floor participation by Vanderveer Voorhees,
12710 E1 Monte Avenue; A. J. Traficanti, attorney representing Mr. Voorhees,
2275 Ramona Street, Palo Alto; H. Brawn, 26076 Altadena Drive; E. A. Breyman,
13456 Wildcrest Drive; Mrs. F. Fava, 26691 Moody Road; Gerald Ferrari,
25800 Altamont Road; Joseph Herr, 13480 Mandoli Drive; Keith McFarland,
13661 La Paloma; and A. M. Laws, 11210 Hooper Lane.
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SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: Ord. No. 141 cont'd.:
LCouncil concurred the following changes should be made to Ordinance No. 141-
1) Section 4, A: Drainage assessments for subdivisions should be on a per
new approved building site basis, rather than per gross acre.
2) Section 5: Drainage assessments for new building permits should apply
to all building permits, regardless of previous contributions during
subdivision.
3) Section 4, A: The term "subdivision" should be defined as said term
is defined in Ordinance No. 69.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by
Helgesson, that $600.00 be established as the drainage assessment amount
in Ordinance No. 141 per new approved building site, was carried by majority
voice vote, Councilmen Davey and Fowle opposed.
Councilman Davey requested the record show that she did not feel this amount
was equitable.
Councilman Fowle requested the record show that he felt this figure had not
been sufficiently analyzed on an economic basis.
Mayor Aiken requested the record show the following costs represented his
support for the $600.00 figure:
4 $200.00 - Past drainage contribution per home (total value of existing
drainage system divided by number of houses)
$180.00 - Past drainage contributions related to existing local road
improvements (15% of local road value per home)
$150.00 - Past maintenance of homes for drainage purposes
$100.00 - Share of new projected drainage costs divided among all homes
in the Town
$630.00 - Total drainage contribution per site for existing homes
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by
Benson, that .030 per square foot be established as the drainage assessment
in Ordinance No. 141 for all new building permits, was carried by majority
voice vote, Councilmen Davey and Fowle opposed.
Councilman Davey requested the record show her position was based on the
feeling that arguments for equity had not been presented.
Mayor Aiken requested the record show that it is the Council's intent to
broaden the base of drainage funds.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5:
ADAMS, JAMES Y. and ARENS, ALBERT L. (361-69) - Tentative Map. Engr. M. W.
Wolff - Relocation of lot line at 26974 and 26966 Fremont Road.
4 Staff report was presented recommending approval, subject to the requirement
of a 30' road dedication along Fremont Road frontage and a 10' path easement
contiguous to the road dedication.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5: Adams and Arens cont'd.:
`y MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by
Helgesson and carried unanimously, that the Tentative Map of James Y. Adams
and Albert L. Arens (361-69) for relocation of lot line at 26974 and 26966
Fremont Road be approved, subject to the conditions recommended by the
Planning Commission.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 6•
PARKSIDE SUBDIVISION, UNIT #1, Lot #14, Tract #4657 - Tentative Map for Lot
Line Adjustment.
Staff report was presented noting Planning Commission recommended approval,
subject to the following:
1) Conditional Exception be approved to waive ten day notice requirement.
2) Parcel Map be allowed to be filed.
3) No grant of special privilege be applied for the remaining Parkside
Subdivision acreage.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Fowle
and carried unanimously, that the Tentative Map of Parkside Subdivision
Unit #1, Lot #14, Tract #4657, for lot line adjustment be approved, subject
to the conditions of the Check List.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR:
1. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hoeke, 11499 Summitwood Road, and Mr. R. F. Whitmer,
11275 Summitwood Road, stated public water was being diverted on to
Summitwood Road, which is a private road; and requested Town action to
alleviate the drainage problem on Summitwood Road.
City Manager reviewed possible engineering solutions, noting that it would
cost an estimated $3,000.00 to construct an asphalt ditch along the inside
of Summitwood Road to handle drainage run-off.
MOTION, SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Fowle
and carried unanimously by roll call vote, that the City Manager be authorize
to proceed with the drainage ditch along Summitwood Road, if drainage ease-
ments are obtained and the solution is engineeringly feasible.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1•
RECOtMfENDATION FOR CHANGE IN ENGINEERING SERVICES.
City Manager requested a discussion of the level of engineering services
being provided to the Town be held during the Personnel Session. Council
concurred.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2:
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING BURNING BAN EFFECTIVE 1/1/70.
Letter was reviewed from Samuel H. Halsted, Mayor of Portola Valley, request-
ing the Town join Portola Valley, Woodside in requesting a variance from the
Bay Area Pollution Control District to permit backyard burning during
meteorologically safe days. Mr. Halsted noted the variance preparation
cost should not exceed $1,000.00 per City.
40, Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by A. M. Laws,
A. R. Clark, 27501 Black Mountain Road; and H. Dexter, 26269 Snell Lane.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: Burning ban cont'd
Council concurred it would be desirable to support Air Pollution Control
District attempts to improve the environment and requested the Staff to
agenda a discussion of chippers and alternate disposal means for the next
Agenda.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Helgesson,
that the City Council request the Town Staff to express to Portola Valley
on behalf of the Council that they regretfully decline to participate in the
variance application, was carried by majority voice vote, Mayor Aiken
opposed.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3:
PELLIGRA, RALPH (V-337-69) - Request for reduction in side setbacks from 30'
to 18' and 13' for pool; and from 30' to 19' for pump house at 10520 Sundown
Canyon Way.
Staff report was presented noting the Commission had recommended approval,
subject to relocation of the pool equipment house to within an existing red-
wood fence.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Davey
and carried unanimously, that the request of Ralph Pelligra (V-337-69) for
reduction in side setbacks from 30' to 18' and 13' for pool, and from 30' to
19' for pump house at 10520 Sundown Canyon Way be approved.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4•
HANSEN, PETER (V-338-69) - Request for reduction of side setback for tool
house of 1712" to 12'10"; and reduction of side setback for pool equipment
house of 13' to 17' at 23660 Ravensbury Avenue.
Council discussed construction of structures without obtaining a building
permit and concurred this item should be continued to the next Council
meeting to allow field inspection.
Mayor Aiken suggested the Staff prepare an ordinance amendment which would
impose a ten -fold fee penalty on late building permits rather than the
existing two -fold penalty.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 7•
STAFF REPORT ON LONG RANGE FISCAL PLANNING.
Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously, that
this matter be continued to the next meeting.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 8:
CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING IN -LIEU ROAD AND PATHWAY PAYMENTS ON ALTAMONT
ROAD FOP. PARKSIDE SUBDIVISION, UNIT #1.
City Manager recommended that the Town accept in -lieu pathway and road pay-
ments from Parkside Subdivision Unit #1 in the amount of $8,544.80 and that
this section of Altamont be included in the next Town Gas Tax Project, with
bids to be called for in February, 1970.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by
Benson and carried unanimously by roll call vote, that the Town accept in -
lieu pathway and road payments for Parkside Subdivision Unit #1 in the amount
�/ of $8,544.80.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO, 10s
( CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO CHANGE NAPE OF SCHROLL DRIVE TO MIRMIROU DRIVE.
Staff report was presented noting the Planning Commission recommended
approval and the Fire Department had approved the name change. Commissioner
Dawson stated the meaning of Mirmirou Drive was "Peace to the world".
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIEDs Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Davey
and carried unanimously, that the request to change the name of Schroll
Drive to Mirmixou Drive be approved.
UNSCHEDULED ITEMNO. 9:
REQUEST FOR ADJUSTMENT OF FRINGE BENEFITS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES.
City Manager reviewed Kaiser Foundation Health Plan rate increases, effective
January 1, 1970, and requested budget authorization of $290.00 to enable
the Town to absorb the rate increase.
MDTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson
and carried unanimously by roll call vote that $290.00 be authorized for
increased medical benefits.
City Manager reviewed proposed life insurance coverage and Council concurred
this matter should be agended in the future.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 111
STAFF REPORTS.
City Manager:
1. Requested permission to attend Annual Street and Highway Conference in
Monterey on January 28 thru 30, 1970. Council concurred.
2. Reported on the followings
a) Mrs. David Bernstein, 12998 Vista del Valle, has volunteered time
to license bicycles (next scheduled session on Saturday, January 10,
1970, at 9:00 A. M, to 12:00 Noon at the Town Hall), so as to
insure bicycle license revenue was not used for administrative cost.
by City Engineer would complete engineering work on the Purissima
bicycle path within thirty days.
c) Call for bids would be held in February, for Gas Tax Project No. 23
(upper portion of Altamont Road and Elena Road).
d) The City of Los Altos has officially indicated they would accept
sewage pumped from Rosehill Estates Unit #2 and Sewer Assessment
District No. 6. A formal response from Palo Alto to allow
exclusion of this property from the Palo Alto Drainage Basin is
expected by the next Council meeting.
e) Mr. Jack Snell, 26630 Snell Lane, has requested some dyke work be
constructed in the vicinity of Altadena. Council requested Staff to
review this matter.
3. Requested permission for Town Hall to be closed from 12:00 Noon on
Wednesday, December 24 to 8:00 A. M., December 29, 1969. Council concurred.
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STAFF REPORTS cont'd.:
1 City Attorney:
V 1. County Counsel had prepared lease purchase agreement for the Palo Alto
School District in regard to the Little League property purchase. City
Attorney noted that generally this would require the Town purchase the
property in three equal annual installments of approximately $11,000.00 each.
Council concurred this matter should be agended for the next meeting.
City Engineer:
1. Stated engineering plans had been completed for a permanent solution
in the vicinity of the Anacapa slide, but that a Site Development Permit had
not been requested to date.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR:
1) Request of Carl R. Noller, 13060 La Paloma Road, for Town to accept road
dedication along La Paloma and Purissima Road frontage and allow a Parcel
Map to be filed.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Helgesson
and carried unanimously, that the request of Carl R. Noller be approved.
2) Mayor Aiken stated he would meet with the girls requesting "deer crossing"
signs be installed and would report to the Council when this had been
accomplished.
OW 3) Council concurred a Planning Commission recommendation should be requested
for the next Council meeting in regard to the communication from Stanford
Research Group re lav and moderate income housing proposed on Stanford Lands.
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution No. 564 - S.A.D. #5.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 564, a
resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills accepting
improvements, Sewer Assessment District No. 5.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson
and carried unanimously by roll call vote, that Resolution No. 564 be adopted
as read.
ORDINANCES:
1. First Reading - Ordinance No. 141, establishing drainage charges on new
subdivisions and building permits.
City Attorney requested the record show the First Reading of Ordinance
No. 141 had been accomplished.
WARRANTS:
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson
and carried unanimously by roll call vote, that the warrants as presented in
the amount of THIRTY.FOUR THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR DOLLARS and
Fourteen Cents ($34,874.14) be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw
the appropriate warrants.
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4w EXECUTIVE SESSION•
At 1:10 A. M., Mayor Aiken adjourned the meeting to Executive Session re
litigation and personnel.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 1:47 A. M., Mayor Aiken reconvened the meeting solely to adjourn to the
next Regular Meeting: Monday, January 5, 1970, 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
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