HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/23/1968CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
May 23, 1966
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Mayor Wm. Ross Aiken called the Regular Adjourned Meeting of the City Council
of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:4B P. M. in the Council Chambers
of the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, with the following
members answering roll call: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson,
Mayor Aiken. Absent. None.
PLANNING COevu41SSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Wm. A. Perkins.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 6, 1968.
Upon Notion by Councilman Davey, seconded by Benson, the Minutes of May 6,.
1968 were unanimously approved as submitted.
COM1,1IIICAT1ONS:
City Manager read the following communications:
1) David Jansson, 27440 Sherlock Road, dated May 23, 1968, requesting Council
authorization to file a Parcel Map in lieu of a Final Map.
Council concurred to discuss this matter under "New Business" following com-
pletion of tie agended items.
2) Marie Graver, Cecretary of Association for Los Altos Junior Horsemen,
dated May 23, 1968, requesting that the bicycle path plan recommendations be
deferred to allow development of a mutually satisfactory plan for both bicycles
and horsemen•
City Manager noted that Planning Commission had adopted three resolutions
recommending Council action on bicycle path plan and related matters.
Council concurred that this matter should be discussed following communications
and announcements to allow interested citizens in the audience to participate.
3) Robert T. Sapp, Chairman of the Board of Directors, County Flood Control
and 4ater District dated i4ay 16, 1968, requesting the Town to nominate a
representative to the Advisory Committee for the Northwest Zone.
Council unanimously concurred that Commissioner +Jillian A. Perkins be nominated
as the Town's representative.
4) Robert T. Sapp, Chairman of the Board of Directors, County Flood Control
and water District dated May 15, 1968, requesting the Town to nominate a
representative to the Santa Clara County Water Commission.
Council unanimously concurred that Councilman Leslie A. Helgesson be nominated
as the Town's representative.
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COM!4QKIC,,TIONS cont'd,:
5) halter C. Peterson, 13851 iTemont Pines Lane, dated May 13, 1960, requesting
that a sewer line be extended beyond the property line in order to serve his
house and inquiring about the connection charges since this particular line
will flow into the Los Altos system.
City Manager noted that under the definition of units of bene4it in Sewer
Assessment District No, 3, the Town will pay Los Altos the appropriate connec-
tion fees. City Manager further noted that the basis for District No. 3 was
the following: 1) all properties could be served without pumping; and 2) a
lateral will be brought to all property lines. Staff recounended the Council
adhere to the above policy.
Mr. Peterson's request was denied due to a lack of affirmative action.
6) Copy of letter from Robin D. Faisanz, City Attorney, dated May 16, 1968,
to editor of Palo Alto Timgs re: legality of City Council Executive Sessions
concerning pending litigation.
7) Lois C. Hogle, 2000 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, dated May 14, 1960,
commending Council for retaining the firm of William Spangle & Associates
as Town Planners.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) City Manager noted that the Planning Commission Study Session has been
deferred to Tuesday, May 28, 1963 to avoid conflict with the League of Women
Voters' Candidates Night on Monday, May 27, 1968.
4 PLANINING CCiBMISSION REFERRALS:
City Manager noted the Planning Commission had adopted three resolutions
recormiendi-ag the following:
1) The adoption of a Bike Route and Bicycle Path Plan.
2) The designation of a Subcommittee to consult with adjoining public
twdia, to inplement the Bikeway Plan.
3) That regulations prohibiting motorcycles, etc, on paths of all types
be enforced,
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Council discussion ensued regarding prohibition of motordriven vehicles, with
Floor participation by Harold Schick, 26400 4oston Road; John Argall, 26631
Snell Lane; Irna C, Goldsmith, 27330 Elena Road; Albert V. Smith, 261.30 +aston
Road; S, Samuels, 10300 Magdalena Road; David Janssen, 27440 Sherlock Road;
Mrs. D. Saviano, 12620 Corte Madera Lane, and Mrs. G. Ginzton, Vice -Chairman
of the Pattrvrays Comaittee.
Council directed Staff to agenda a public Nearing on the adoption of the
Bike Route and Bicycle Path Plan for the June 3rd meeting..
Council appointed Harold Schick, Chairman of a Citizens' Committee to work
with the Staff concerning initiation and enforcement of an ordinance
regulwting notordriven vehicles on private property,
4W Mayor Aiken noted other committee members would be appointed later, including
citizens from the following problem areas: diston Road, Christopher's Lane,
Fremont Hills School, and the Little League property.
Council directed Staff to advise neighboring municipalities and school districts
of progress regarding motorcycle legislation.
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SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1
Statement of Policy to: Sewers:
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Councilman Ronson introduced and read in ics entirety Resolution No. 453, a
resolution of ire Town of Los Altos Hills regarding sewer policy. Councilman
Benson noted tho following basic changes: 1) New districts would be restricted
only to those who want or need to be includod whenever this is possible; 2)
wVen not possible to draw district boundaries to exclude all those not needing
or wanting sewers, those residents not connecting will be assesse3 a lesser
amount than those connecting. This lesser account would consist of a) amount
required to reserve treatment rights, and b) 10% of the normal assessment, the
remaining 00% to be paid if and when tie connection is made.
Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by Irma Goldsmith, 27330
Elena Road, E. Breyman, 13456 'Wild.crest Drive, and David Bellucci, 25220
Moody Road.
Council concurred. that Councilman Fowlo should submit his roconumended
.modifications in writing and that this natter should be agended for the
June 30 uceting.
SCHEDULED ITuik iTO_2
Considcra W,on of Septic Tank Ordinance Po.. 136:
Councilmen Helgesson noted that toe County Health Department had agreed to all
previously discussed changes eliminating system registration, Town pumping
reports, inspection notices, andinspections by the Town. Councilman Helgesson
recompona'_d the following additions:
Pagc 2, Section 1, (g) 2 -'These areas include those where ownership
or occupancy is different from that on which
the systen is located.'
3otton of Page 3 -'Alternate systems will be considered by the
Health Officer upon request of the applicant.
Requirements for submission of said alternative
plans are authorized in the Town Standards.'
Bottom 01 Pago 7 -'and to make such investigation, including taking
of samples znd conducting of dye tests.'
Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by Dr. Hary Riggs, Santa
Clara County Health Department.
JOTIOR, SECOADED AND CARRl3D: Counci L.:an Benson ❑oved, seconded by Davey and
carrier, unanimously, that the Council have a. first reading of Ordinance No. 136
later in the Agenda.
SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3
Consideration of Change in Minutes of Council Meeting: 73
Council discussion
ensued concerning completeness of the Minutes.
Council
concurred that the
Staff should
continue to prepare Minutes per
the example
of Council i6inutes
dated May 6,
1968.
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SCHEDULBD ITEM NO. 4.
Consideration of bond Expiration in Rosehill Estates No. 1: 8
City Manager read the following communications:
1) William P. Dutton, Secretary, Arbor Development Co., dated May 22, 1968;
requesting a further 90 -day extension from hay 28, 1963 to allow completion of
subdivision improvements in Rosehill estates No. 1, Tract No. 4215.
2) Letter dated txay 20, 1963 from six lot owners in Rosehill 'estates do, 19
requesting a 90 -day extension be approved.
3) City engineer, dated May 20, 1466, recommending extension on completion
of Taaffe Road.
4) Charles A. Hayden, attorney representing Dr. Jerome D. Tossy, dated
May 22, 1468, opposing an extension.
5) Dr. Jerome D. Tossy, dated May 22, 1963 requesting his name be removed
from the petition requesting an extension.
6) Albin E. Danell, attorney representing crank F. Rand, Jr., dated Aay 23,
1968, opposing an extension.
7) Dr. A. Shibuya, 26398 Dezahara Road, dated May 13th (letter was withdrawn
at Dr. Shibuya's request).
3) Frank F. .^.and, Jr., owner of Lot 423, dated May 13, 1968, opposing an
extension.
Council discussion ensued with Floor participation by: David Fletcher.
attorney representing Arbor Development Co.; Charles W. Hayden, attorney
representing Dr. Tossy and Mr. F. Rand, Jr.; Dr, M. Shibuya, and Thomas
warshall, 25560 Altamont Road.
L Staff recommended that no further extension be granted and that Arbor Develop -
ant Co. deposit 110% of improvement costs for Taaffe Road, the Town then
completing the improvements,
i,iOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson,
and carried unanimously that the Council does not extend the time limit for
comple'tion of improvements in Rosehill Estates 1, anee that the Town is
willing to accept a certified cashier's check in the amount of 1103 of the
improvement costs, as determined by the City Engineer, in lieu of Arbor
Development Co. completing the improvements, subject to prior consent of
the sursty.
RECESS: 10:20 - 10:29 P. m.
SCHEDULED IT&, NO. 5.
Discussion of 1568-69 Budget: Sol
City Manager noten the first reading of the Budget with the tax rate will be
held June 3, 1066. City Manager reviewed departmental expenditures and
requested comments from the Council and Floor.
Councilman Benson recommended the annual appropriation to the Los Altos
Chamber of Commerce be increased from $QOO to $500. Council concurred, Mayor
Aiken stated he would like to see more budgeted for police protection and
noted Law Enforcement Commission is currently investigating this area,
co Council discussion ensued concerning a Citizens' Budget Review Cemsitteo and
Staff salaries with Floor participation by: Jauirc Welsh, 26630 Ascension Dr.,;
bs, & Lars. T. Lamuels, 10800 Magdalena; Mrs. F. Olgiatti, 25960 Vinedo Lane;
hlalcolr: Smit:., 14555 DOBell Drive; Mrs. D. Miller, 13096 Vista del Valle;
1-9rs. J. D. loosieh, 13023 Vista. del Valle, and Thomas Marshall, 25560 Altamont.
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UNSCHEDULED
ITEM NO. 1
Hillman, H.
W. (BSA -41-66)
1 lot, Summit
good Road.
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This item was deferred at
the request of
tie applicant.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM 140. 2
Powell. harmon (BSA -42-66) 1 lot, end of Hilltop Drive, 665
Staff report was presented and Council discussion ensued concerning access
to the property, with Floor participation by Commissioner Perkins and
Mr. H. Powell.
NOTION, 51CONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle, seconded by Benson and carried
unanimously, that the application of Harmon Powell (BSA -42-60) 1 lot, be
approved subject to the conditions of the Check List.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3
miles, W We (331-67) 3 lots. Engr. J. Riley. (Magdalena Road)
Staff report was presented, noting stoop slope on lots 42 and 3. Council
discussion onsued concerning the requirement of sanitary sewers and in lieu
payment for path along the southerly side of Magdalena Road, with Floor
participation by Engr. J. Riley.
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MOTION, SECONDED AiVM CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Fowle, that
the Tentative Nap of W. W. Miles (331-67) 3 lots, be approved subject to the
conditions of the Check List, and the paving of one-half width of wagdalena
Road for tie entire property frontage, was carried by a majority voice vote,
Councilman Benson opposed.
ORDINANCES:
1. Second Reading - Ordinance No. 141 to establishing drainage assessment fund, l
h50TION, SECOAJDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Benson and
carried unanimously, that Ordinance No. 141 be deferred and agended for
discussion on June 3rd.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM 1,10. 4
Johnson, ij. R. (301-65) 4 lots. Engr, J. Riley. (Purissima Road). % ON
Staff report was presented noting compliance with slope density requiresents.
Engr. Riley requested deletion of path requirements along Purissima Road.
Council concurred path requirements should be retained as recommended by the
Planning Commission.
[MOTION, b,'.CONDED i'.iID CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Fowle and
carried unanimously, that the Tentative viae of M. R. Johnson (301-65) be
approved, sub3ect to the conditions of the Check List.
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UNSCH',IDULED ITEM AO. 5 /f07
Consideration of Sewer Refunding Agreement on Miranda Ave. - R. J. ncCulloch.
f6 Council reviewed costs submitted by -..._ City Engineer, who stated the unit
cost of $1,14S.53 per lot without lateral is reasonable. City At'corn:y
presented ' .nd reviewed the sewer refunding agreement, noting the agreement
creates ne obligation on the General Fund. _
ACTION, SECCQDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson,
that the sewer refunding agreement on Oiranda Avenue between R. J. McCulloch
and the Tcwn be approved as submitted, was carried unanimously by roll call
voce: Lyes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, 6Iayor Aiken. Noes:
i`pone. =absent: None.
UNSCHEDUL.SD ITF14 NO. 6 1139
Consideration of Application for the _Recognition of a Local Coauaun i_ty action
Agency.
Council deferred tris item to the June 3rd mooting.
WSCHEDULED MIA 7
Consideration oy Lease re: Byrnopr�orty. M10
City :attorney presented and, reviewed standard lease providing for a one (1)
year t=_n.: and annual rent of $600.00, noting the use is restricto Fl to the
` grazing of not more than fifteen (15) horses, and that lessee is requ.irod to
maintain the premises. The lessee, sir. Ricaard R. Thomas, was introduced to
the Council.
MOTION, SECOiVDAO ALID C,,RR1dD: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Helgesson,
that t'ne lease zgreanent for the Byrne property be approved, to commence
May 23, 1963, was carried unanimously by roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Benson, Davey, Few le, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Aone.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM B
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Consid;ar-.cion ofAccepting Sewer Line on Tena Way,
Staff report was presented, recommending acceptance and that the Town rmquest
the City of Los .-.ltos to assume nainten^nc, responsibility.
MOTION, 53COND3D AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Helgesson,
tnat the sever line on Tepa Jay be accepted and that the Staff request Los Altos
to assuc�- maintenance responsibility, was carried unanimously by roll call
vote: :Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Jowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. e4oes:
None. &"-nt: Nene.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM S
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Discussion of Proposed Amendment to State Constitution re: Format i_cn_ of
4 Special Districts or Agencies.
Council &efarred this item to the June 3rd c:eeting.
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PRESCOTi,TI005 FROIK THB FLOOR: /16S
1. Cdr. David Janssen, 27f40 Sherlock Road, r; -✓quested Council authoria-vion
to to fila A Parcel 1'c.p in li,u of a Fin -1 Map, noting the existence of only
one building sit-,.
Council concurred that the request should be agendod June 3rd and notified
,ir. Janss �n that tlra Council will rely on its City Engineer's racoi.nr:andation.
UNSCHWULdD ITEM NO. 10 1233
St:ff Reports:
1. City iiz,nager raviewod correspondonca c:;ncerning County Vehicic License Fee.
I,iOTION, CBCONDuD koD CARRIED: Council',an 5�nson moved, seconded by Fowle and
carried un,ni,ously that t'nc Town continue its affirnativr stand for coe
V.nhicle Liu._nso
2. City Attorney noted he will defend tb.:_ Town in court on riay 28t'a agzinst
the action brought by Ar. Louis P. Corbetta, regarding Sewer Assesse,ent
District No. 2. City Attorney further noted ine proceedingsin Disirict No. 2
could be cralaysd fro,: two to three nontas and that if increased costs occur,
they will ba borne by the property owners in District No. 2.
RESOLUTIONS• 13.-?
1. .'Zosolution No. 461 - City Attorney in'troduc-,d and read in its entirety,
Resolution i-Ic. '551, a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos
bills=poroving date, denomination and rederapt.ion schedule for bonds, Cewer
-ssoss.ient District No. 2.
MOTION, SZCONDZD AND Gf RRIBD: Councilirzo Fowl:: roved, seconded by Hclgesson
that Resolution ilo. 461 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by roll
CAII voi :.yes.: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Holgesson, laiayor
iiocs: Nene. :absent: None.
R�CL55: 12:28 - 12:30 A. A. 13Y3
2. Resolution Wo. I62 - City attorney introduced..and road in its entirety,
Zasnlution Ho. 062, A r.,solution of the City Council of the Town of Los :.ltos
Hills Approving dale, denomination and reda:::ption schedule for bonds, Sever
,ssesb-nat District No. .3.
i011011, SECO,;DED.irD CARRED: Councils -in Fowle moved, seconded by Davey, that
Reswluti,.n Ne. -62 be adopted as read, was carried unaniieously by roll c.11
wte: :-•yc s: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Frvila, Helgesson, l4ayOr :like;:. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
ORDINAtlC35:
1. First i<oading - Ordinance No. 1_36, y
City Attorney rand the title of Ordinance No. 136, An ordinance of the City
Council of toe Town of Los -ltos Hills providing for sanitary disposal of sews.ge,
declaring violations thereof to constitute public nuisance, repealing ordinances
and portions ttxareof in conflict therewith, and providing fox penalties for
viol'Ition.
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ORDINAOC38: do. 135 cont'd.:
i0T-OH, _COPT3D All CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Hanson,
that furl r r' -ding of Ordinance lie. 135 be waived, was carried unanimously
by roll call - ,to: -yes: Councilman Benson, Davey, Fowle, Holgasson, Mayor
,ikon. 1,'r _s: I'ane, Absent: None.
2. Second Reading__- Ordinance No. 132.
City ntcornoy rand the title of Ordinnico No, 139, an ordinance of the Town
of Los :Itos Hills establishing regulations and procedures for the r..noval of
v°rh nn u Miry facilities .and the installation of underground facilities in
undorgroun' utilriy districts,
MOTIOI'I, S3CONDSD :.1 !D a,RRTHO: Council ian Davey moved, seconded by Benson,
that furl -=r reading of Ordinance Ido.. 132 bo waived, was carried unani:niusly
by roll call votr_: -vis: Councilmen Ronson, Davey, Fowlc, Helgesson, Mayor
3ikan, Noor: Nona. .,bscntt !,one.
i,IOTIOI', �._COHD3D abPJ C-TcZILD: Councilman Davey moved, seccndod by Helgesson,
that Ordinenco Hi. 13'J be adopted as mad, was carried unanimously by roll
call vita: :yes: Jouncilni i Benson, Davey, .aowla, Hely sson, Mayor nOwn,
Noes: Woo. ebsent: Hone,
3, 3ec:nd i oadin3 ._ C -dinars, i7o_IC.o. w
City Acornoy read the title of Ordinance No, 140, an ordinance of the Town i
of Los altos Hills est-blishing Class 3ala.ry Schedule for the fiscal year
1966-69,
AOTI0i7, `i. COADBD _i9D C,d RlfD: Council -An ocwl moved, seconded by Helgesson,
that further raiding of Ordinance No. led be waived, was carried unanimously by
roll call vote: ::yes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken.
Hoes: lion--. --sent: None.
MOTIOid, - CCNDaD eAD CARP,L3D: Councilman Davey roved and seconded by Holgerson,
that Ordinance, N::. lsO be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by roll
call vote: .:.yes: Ccuncil,an Eensen, Davcy, Fo-,vle, Helgesscn, Dlayor Aioon,
Aoes: Nene, JJ>scnt: None.
con -adicg Or_ n,n No, 7 1 -_Previously deferred to Jnne 3rd meeting,-
3.Or_dinA:nco !To., 1,12.
City .art, n y rend cin ti_tic ,- Ordinance No. 102, an ordina<nco v._ t;_a City
Council of too Town of Los dtos Hills est^_blishing connection and service
charges for ssnitary sewor service to cartnin portions of the Town.
MOTION, C CO ID,3D 6oD C.RRIID: Councils: un Oavcy „roved, seccn i.3 by Benson,
that furt r e-.eding Ordinance A,. 1@2 a- waived, was carried unani,e usly by
roll call v.-cr: yes: Ccuneilx:an Bo un, Davey, Fowle, Holk..s<on Ma_;ar Aiken.
Noes: .darn_>. 6bs,nt; Non,,
,40TIOH, C,XOPDBD :.ND G.RRI:'.D: Ceuncilsnn Davey moved, seconded by Helgesson,
that Ordinance He. 112 be ndcnted as raid, as carried unanimously by ro11
16 call vote: [.yes: Coune.ihen Benson, Davey, Bowle, Helgesson, Onyor liken„
Noes: done.-;bsant: .?ono,
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MOTION, Si.CJ14DED -ND C:RRISD: Council o Fowle coved, seconded by k -1u sson,
to that tb- bills as presented in the amount -' EIGHT THOOSLND, PTIN3 JiTD i.
EIGHTY -TIO DOLL. -RS and Ninety-six Cents ($8,032.06) ba approved and tic City
Clark authorized to draci the appropriate warrants, was carried unanll:,ously
by roll cal vote: ,,y_s: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgasson, r,,ayor
Aiken. Ooos: None. .absent: None.
Thera being no further business, Maycr :.ikan adjourned the meeting at
12:36 [.. i., to:
NEXT REGOL.R wL3MrTrY : Honday, June 3, 1963, at 7:45 P. tri. of i•,c Town Ball.
.Zespectfully submitL.—,
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