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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/1968CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF IAS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING 610 July 15, 1968 REEL 11 - SIDE 1, TRACK 3 --FOOTAGE 00-749 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, Mayor Aiken. Absent: None. PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner L. Dawson APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 17, 1968. Upon Motion by Councilman Davey, seconded by Benson, the Minutes of June 17, 1968 were unanimously approved as submitted. City Clerk reviewed the following communications, previously distributed to the Council: 1. City Clerk relayed Cily.Manager's regrets for his absence due to illness. Council extended their best wishes for a quick recovery. 2. Marsh K. Eckhardt, 10955 Magdalena Road, dated July 1, 1968 regarding air pollution. Mayor Aiken recounted recent investigation of this matter with the Kaiser Plant Officials, noting that because of the pre- vailing winds the dust particles may be emanating from the Neary Quarry. Mayor Aiken stated the Council would continue investigation of this matter. 3. California Water Service Company, 1720 North First Street, San Jose, dated June 27, 1968 re: proposed rate increase of approximately 21% in its Los Altos -Suburban District. City Clerk noted that the Town has a franchise agreement with the Water Service Company, which returns to the Town 2% of the Water Company's receipts. Council concurred action on this matter should await a decision from the Public Utilities Commission. 4. Donald A. Miller, Chairman of the Noise Abatement Committee, submitting a list of six potential committee members and requesting Council con- sideration and approval. Council deferred this matter to later in the Agenda for review. 5. George A. Mann, Registrar of Voters, dated June 25, 1968, certifying to the Consolidated Primary Election on June 4, 1968 regarding recall question of "Shall Mary C. Davey be recalled from the office of Council- man of the Town of Los Altos Hills?", that the resulting vote was AW 985 Yes and 1,513 No, and, further, that Stanley W. Corbett III received 1,034 votes as candidate for the office of Councilman to succeed Mary C. Davey should she be recalled. COMMUNICATIONS cont'd.: 6. W. A. Fiedler, 12758 Leander Drive, dated July 9, 1968, requesting that his property be withdrawn from Sewer Assessment District No. 3. City Clerk noted this matter would be reviewed later in the Agenda during Staff Reports. 7. B. P. Oliver, Chairman Building & Maintenance Committee, Mount St. Joseph's (Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum) dated July 12, 1968, inquiring as to whether sewer facilities at Mount Helen may be used during the month of August, 1968 and noting all fees have been paid and the sewer lateral has been connected and inspected. City Engineer reported that Sewer Assessment District No. 2 has been completed and that the filing of the notice of completion by the con- tractor is dependent upon the results of the lawsuit. Council directed the City Clerk to advise Mr. Oliver that the matter is expected to be resolved before August 5, 1968. (Additional discussion under Staff Reports.) ANNOUNCEMENTS• 1. City Clerk noted the Peninsula Division of the League of California Cities will meet on Thursday, August 15, 1968 at 7:30 P. M. in Daly City, SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: CONSIDERATION OF SEWERS FOR SUMMERHILL AREA AND OF REQUEST FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY TO GRANT EXTRA -TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION FOR CRRTATN AREAS OF LOS ALTOS HILLS FOR SEWER ASSESSMBNr DTS'TRICI PURPOSES. Mayor Aiken stated that surveys in the affected area conducted by citizens, the Health Department and the Town had convinced the Council of the need for sewers in the Summerhill Area and that meetings with the County had indicated that the granting of extra -territorial jurisdiction, pursuant to the Town's sewer policy, would be acceptable to the County Board of Supervisors. Mayor Aiken noted the following provisions of the proposed agreement: 1) Extra -territorial jurisdiction would be granted for purposes of capacity rights only for LAH 2 (Magdalena Area) and LAH 3 (La Loma Area); pursuant to Town policy, capacity connections would be on a voluntary bas;. only in LAM 2 and LAA 3. 2) Extra -territorial jurisdiction would be granted for capacity rights and sewer construction in TAH 1 (Summerhill Area). All property owners in the Summerhill Area would be required to purchase capacity rights due to health problems existing in the area. 3) Construction of sewers in LAH 1 would be subject to the Town sewer policy which permits those on a boundary of the district who do not need or want sewers would be excluded and permits those in the center of the district who do not want or need sewers to pay a lesser amount than those connecting to the sewer. 4) Future sewer capacity rights could not be guaranteed for those property 40 owners in LAH 2 and TAH 3 who do not choose to purchase capacity at this time. -2- SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1 cont'd.: 5) No free rides will be allowed and any one wishing to connect to sewers at a future date would have to pay their fair share in cash. 6W 6) Future payments in LAM 1 by those property owners who do not choose to connect now would go directly to the benefit of others in LAM 1. 7) Los Altos would be responsible for maintenance of the sewer lines and administration of sewer fees. Council discussion ensued with Mayor Aiken clarifying the following points: a) Borders may be modified to exclude those not wanting sewers. b) Everyone in LAM 1 must pay for capacity rights, whether excluded or included in the sewer district. c) That the Council has been assured that formation of sewer districts according to the Town sewer policy is legal, but since the procedure is new, problems in the mechanics of the plan need to be resolved. Council discussion ensued with Floor participation by: Messrs. V. Voorhees, 12710 B1 Monte Road, Thomas D. Boyd, 11921 Hilltop Drive, C. R. Boyenga, 12425 Hilltop Drive, and Henry Lindau, 1232 Lane Street, Belmont, owner of property on Hilltop Drive. Mayor Aiken pointed out that if someone not in LAM 1, 2, or 3 wishes to participate, this Council would do whatever is necessary with the County to allow them to join. There being no further comments from the Floor, this matter was deferred to Resolutions later in the Agenda. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously, that the Council express their appreciation to the Los Altos Hills Association for their assistance in distributing and tabulating results of the Town's survey. Mayor Aiken stated that 4--0 of the questionnaires were returned and commented on the consistency of the survey, which indicated two out of three property owners desired capacity rights reservations. City Clerk presented map indicating the following results of survey regard- ing Los Altos sewer capacity rights: 400 replies were received representing a 42.6% return, with 66.5% indicating a desire to reserve capacity rights; favorable responses represented 282 parcels, while unfavorable responses represented 142 parcels of land. The survey also indicated that 123 parcels desire sewers immediately, 102 parcels desire sewers some time in the future, 145 parcels never desire sewers, and 53 parcels indicated uncertain desires regarding construction of sewers. SECHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM CITY OF LOS ALTOS REGARDING SEWAGE CAPACITY. Following Council discussion, and with Council approval, the Mayor noted he would inform the City of Los Altos that based on the foregoing discussion 440 in Scheduled Item No. 1, the Council will presumably grant extra -territorial jurisdiction and that based on the survey conducted by the Town that it seems certain there will be at least 500 voluntary initial reservations; however, the exact number will be determined after the County conducts necessary hearings. - 3- SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: PUBLIC HEARING: RE PROPOSED DRAINAGE ORDINANCE. City Clerk reviewed proposed Ordinance No. 141, establishing a drainage assessment fund and provisions for payments thereto, noting the assessment (60 of $450.00 per gross acre for new subdivisions, and assessment of $.O1 per square foot for all building permits not previously assessed. City Clerk further noted that the Engineer's drainage report will be ready October 1st. City Clerk summarized letter from E. A. Breyman, 13456 Wildcrest Drive, dated June 25, 1968, suggesting a Public Hearing be held by the Drainage Committee before Council action is taken. Council discussion ensued as to Town -wide drainage development costs, need to obtain additional sources of revenue other than by future development, and the feasibility of Mr. Breyman's suggestion. Mayor Aiken opened the Public Hearing at 9:10 P. M., with Floor participa- tion by: Mr. E. A. Breyman; Keith MacFarland, 13661 La Paloma; V. Voorhees; Planning Commissioner Wm. A. Perkins; O. P. Wheeler, 27650 Central Drive; Mrs. D. Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle; Glen Taylor, 1229 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto; Thomas Marshall, 25560 Altamont Road, and J. R. North, 24550 Summerhill Road. Mayor Aiken declared the Public Hearing closed at 9:35 P. M. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously, that the Drainage Committee do in fact hold a 40 well publicized open meeting, the date to be of their choosing, to which Council, interested Planning Commissioners, and interested citizens, including those speaking from the Floor this evening, are invited to attend. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF TOWN STANDARDS FOR SEPTIC TANK CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE. City Clerk presented Staff report, noting the Santa Clara County Health Department and the Town have agreed on the contents of the Standards, which supplement Septic Tank Ordinance No. 136. Mayor Aiken pointed out that although the Standards specify a septic tank system, it is not the only method allowed by the Town. There being no comments from the Floor, Council concurred that this matter be referred to "Resolutions" on the Agenda. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5: CONSIDERATION OF FEES FOR SEPTIC TANK PERMITS. City Clerk noted a flat fee of $25.00 is proposed for the septic tank permit, to avoid complication of the computation in accordance with the septic tank ordinance. There being no comments from the Floor, Council concurred that this matter kv be referred to -Resolutions" on the Agenda. RECESS: 9:53 - 10:02 P. M. -4- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: THOMAS, D. V. (V-309-68) - Request for 20' reduction side setback to 10s for pool at 26444 Ascension Drive. 4 City Clerk presented Staff report, noting topographical characteristics of the site, unanimous approval of the Commission, and that no objections had been received. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously, that the request of D. V. Thomas (V-309-68) for 201 reduction in side setback to 101 for pool at 26444 Ascension Drive, be approved. UNSCHED[II,ED ITEM NO. 2: MILLER, DONALD K. (BSA -44-68) 1 lot, Natoma Roads Building Site Approval. Staff report was presented, noting Planning Commission had recommended approval, subject to a 30s dedication from the centerline of Natoma Road, a 5' path easement along the easterly boundary and a 10' path easement along the southerly boundary; in lieu payment of $2,000 for Natoma Road improve- ments. MOTION, SECONDED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson, that the request of Donald K. Miller (BSA -44-68) for building site approval be approved, subject to the conditions of the Check List. Mr. D. K. Miller, the applicant, objected to the required payment of 4W $2,000 for road improvements since he was not subdividing. City Engineer noted the similarity of the requirements of the building site approval ordin- ance and subdivision ordinance and that an in lieu payment for the entire road frontage of 572' would exceed $5,000. City Engineer further noted that Natoma Road is part of the Town's Select System. Commissioner Hibner stated the Commission felt $5,000 for improvements to one lot would create an undue hardship. (City Clerk noted that due to transmission difficulties, the remainder of the meeting would not be taped.) Following Council discussion, Council noted that if Mr. Miller wished to subdivide in the future, he could submit a Tentative Map with the comyuta- tion of the net acreage 201 from the centerline of the road and with credit for $2,000 in lieu road payment, but at present, the building site approval request should be considered. VOTE: The Motion to approve building site approval request of Donald K. Miller (BSA -44-68) was carried unanimously. UNSCHEDULED ITEM. 3: MONTE LUCERO, UNIT #3 (345-68) 5 lots (formerly Champagne Heights #3). This item was deferred at the request of the Staff because all agency recommendations had not been received. -5- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4• REPORT OF COMMITTEE STUDYING UNLICENSED DRIVERS OPERATING UNLICENSED VEHICLES - CHAIRMAN HAROLD L. SCHIO" Chairman Schick read written report dated July 15, 1966 to the Council recommending an Ordinance prohibiting the operation of unregistered motor- cycles, etc, within Town limits and prohibiting unlicensed drivers from operating such vehicles. Lt. Ralph Quintel, of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department, noted they would be in favor of such an ordinance as recommended by the Committee. Council discussion ensued concerning availability of noise measuring equipment from the Sheriff's Department, strict application of the require- ment for spark arrestors, and the possibBity of a Town ordinance per Committee recommendations, with Floor participation by Mr. O. Wheeler and Lt. Quintel. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the August 5. 1968 meeting an emergency ordinance as proposed in the Committee's report. Mayor Aiken thanked the Committee and Chairman Schick for their compre- hensive report and continued cooperation. Mayor Aiken also thanked Lt. Quintel for his attendance and expression of cooperation by the Department and directed the City Clerk to advise the Sheriff's Office that an ordinance is being prepared and to request their assistance and recommendations. UNSCHEDULED ITEM 5: DISCUSSION OF NEED FOR "PRAWCHISBD PUMPER" AS DEFINED IN SPETIC TANK ORD. Staff report was presented, noting the adopted ezptic Tank Ordinance No. 136 was less stringent than originally considered and the need for a "Franchised Pumper" may be excessive. Staff recommended an ordinance be drafted imposing the following conditions on pumping companies prior to the granting of a business license: payment of annual fee of $100; filing of statement indicating proposed location of disposal site; registration with the County Health Department, submission of statement of standard fees and agreement in writing to report all pumpings. MOTION, SECONDED, CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Davey and carried unanimously, that the Staff be directed to prepare amenam nts to Ordinance No. 136 as noted above. UNSCHEDULED ITEM 6•• REPORT OF AMERICANASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN RE PARK AND RECREATION SURVEY. Staff presented survey conducted by the American Association of University 40 Women concerning park and recreational desires of the residents of Los Altos Hills, and noted the following results of the poll: 9 UNSCHEDULED ITEM 6 cont'd.: AAUW: 3.8% of the registered voters were questioned on the following: 1) Should the Town provide parks equipped with recreational facilities? Yes 3996; No 51%; No opinion 9%. 2) Should the Town provide open space reserve areas? "Open Space Reserve" is raw land without facilities of any type. Yes 71%; No 21%; No opinion 8%. 3) If you are desirous of either of the above, are you willing to have an increase in taxes to pay for same? Yes 49% (61% qualified the "Yes"); No 43%; No opinion 8%. 4) Where in your opinion should the Town locate future parks or open space reserves? This was not tabulated because, of the 126 questioned, 104 responded either don't know or wherever space is available. Mayor Aiken expressed the Council's appreciation for the report as a definitive guideline to the Council to Mrs. L. W. Hunton, Los Altos Hills Observer for the A.A.U.W. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson, and carried unanimously, that the Mayor write a letter to the American Association of University Women, giving them the Council's sincerest thanks for a job well done. Councilman Fowle brought to the attention of the Council that he had re- ceived several calls about the possibility of a row of trees being planted along the freeway by the Little League Baseball Park. Councilman Fowls suggested the Staff submit this request to the Tree Planting Committee for their consideration and recommendations. Council concurred. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 7• CONSIDERATION OF LOS ALTOS TRAILS CLUB RECOIMBNDATION FOR LOCATION OF TRAIL GATES TO BYRNE PROPERTY. City Clerk read letter from the Los Altos Trails Club dated June 21, 1968 designating the four proposed trail gate locations. Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by Commissioner L. Dawson, Chairman of the Pathways Committee. Mayor Aiken directed the Staff to inform the lessee of the Byrne property, Mr. R. D. Thomas, of the proposed gate locations. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson, and carried unanimously, that the Council approve the placement and installation of the four trail gates as proposed by the Los Altos Trails Club, provided, however, that prior approval is given by the Council for their design. With Council approval, Mayor Aiken directed the City Clerk that the follow- ing will be the policy of the Town regarding the trail gates at Byrne Park: 1) that there will be two padlocks, one for the use of the Los Altos Trails Club members, for which the Club will be responsible for issuing the keys, and one padlock for non-members, for which keys will be available at the Town Hall and will require a $5.00 deposit; and -7- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 7 cont'd.: Trail Gates 2) that written instructions shall be issued stating the Town reserves the right to change the locks in the event of any abuse of the trail 4W gates. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 8: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS RE: TOWN MOBILE RADIOS. This item was deferred pending City Manager's return to submit his recommendations. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 9• STAFF REPORTS; City Clerk noted the following: 1) Submission for Council review document showing services provided to cities by Santa Clara County. 2) Litigation in Sewer Assessment District 02 is still pending, following submission of briefs. 3) Letter from Assemblyman Edwin L. Z'berg concerning a bill creating a 50 million "California Local Recreation Fund", which could provide $83000 annually to the Town for recreational uses. 4) Submitted Expenditure Report for fiscal year 1967-68, noting that a memo on the financial status of the Town will be submitted at the August 5th meeting. City Engineer noted the following: 1) Requested that consideration of Mr. Fiedler's request for exclusion from District #3 be deferred to the August 5th meeting since the City Attorney is away and there are legal implications. Mr. Nachtsheim stated there will be no digging in that area in the interim. 2) Noted an additional expenditure of approximately $1,700 in Sewer Assess- ment District No. 3, to be paid from the district's funds, for posts to locate manholes in the easements. 3) Recommended that Mt. Helen (Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum) be allowed to hook into and use the sewer line on Altamont Road, but did not recommend acceptance for the partial part of the contract. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Fowle, and carried unanimously, that the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum be allowed the use of the sanitary sewer in District No. 2 and that the Council does not, at this time, accept the part that is in use. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: None. 1. Resolution No. 464 - Confirming list of unpaid Assessments - S.A.D. # 3. City Clerk introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 464, a resolu- tion of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills confirming list of unpaid assessments and requesting that the auditor of the County of Santa Clara shall make extension of installments thereof on the tax rolls, sewer assessment district No. 3, Town of Los Altos Hills, County of Santa Clara, State of California. �MOTICN, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Davey, that Resolution No. 464 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken, Noes: None. Absent: None. -a_ RESOLUTIONS cont'd.: 2. Resolution No. 465 re: Authorizing of signing of checks. City Clerk introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 465, a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills authorizing bank deposits and signing of checks. Council concurred that the Resolution should be amended to authorize all Councilmen to endorse checks and that endorsement should require one Councilman's signature and one Staff signature. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson, that Resolution No. 465 be adopted as amended, was carried unanimously by roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. 3) Resolution No. 467 re: Adopting Town Standards for Septic Tank Construc- tion and Maintenance. City Clerk introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 467, a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills adopting Standards for septic tank construction and maintenance. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Helgesson, that Resolution No. 467 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. 4) Resolution No. 468 re: Establishing fees for septic tank permits. City Clerk introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 467, a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills establishing fees for septic tank permits. NOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Fowle, that Resolution No. 468 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. 5) Resolution No. 469 re: Assistance League of Santa Clara County and the Acquisition of the fire house property in Los Altos. Councilman Fowle noted his desire to aid the Assistance League in the acquisition of the fire house property in Los Altos, but noted a formal resolution might not be necessary. Commissioner Hibner reviewed the proposed sale, noting that all procedures would be in accordance with the State law and that Council action would have little if no effect. Council concurred and City Clerk was directed to so advise the Assistance League. 6) Resolution No. 470 re: Granting extra -territorial jurisdiction to County. City Clerk introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 470, a resolu- tion granting consent of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills to the County of Santa Clara to the acquisition and construction of public im- provements in incorporated territory within the Town of Los Altos Hills. Council discussion ensued and the following amendments were made: 1) Add to Section 1, c., following 1st sentence: "Treatment rights shall be assessed to all members of District LAH 1 as shown on Exhibit Aj and 2) Add new Section 1, d: All assessments shall be based on unit of benefit. -9- RESOLUTIONS cont'd.: Res. #470 - Extra -territorial jurisdiction. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson, that Resolution No. 470 be adopted as amended, was carried unanimously by roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowles 460 Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Fowle requested that modification of Resolution No. 458, sewer policy, be agendaed for the August 5th meeting, to include that future payments collected pursuant to Resolution No. 458 will be applied to the direct benefit of those in a district, and that all future connectees will be charged an amount equal to that paid by the original connectees. 7) Resolution No. 471 re: Designating Committee concerning implementation of Community Bike Routes and Paths. City Clerk introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 471, a resolution of the Town of Los Altos Hills designating Committee to consult with neighboring jurisdictions concerning acquisition of path rights-of-way and implementation of community bike routes. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson, that Resolution No. 471 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by roll call vote: Ayese Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowles Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES: 1. First Readina - Ordinance No. 145 re: Adopting County Rabies Control 6W Regulations. City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 145, an ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills adopting by reference Ordinance No. NS -600.4 of the County of Santa Clara, being an ordinance to repeal Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 4.3.1-1), and to add Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 4.3.1) to Title 4 of the Santa Clara County Ordinance Code, relating to animal and rabies control. MOTION, SECONDED, CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson, that further reading of Ordinance No. 145 be waived, was carried unanimously by roll call vote: Ayes, Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowles Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. City Clerk submitted Notice of Public Hearing setting August 5, 1968 as the date for second reading. OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN: 1. Councilman Benson noted that the Santa Clara County Planning Policy Committee has passed a resolution to hire a full time secretary, who will also serve the Mayor's Committee of the Inter -City Council and that Los Altos Hills would be assessed $100.00. MOTION, SECONDED, CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Fowles that the Council approve the $100.00 expenditure requested by the Santa Clara County Planning Policy Committee to hire a secretary, was carried unanimously by roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowles Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. -10- OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN con'td.: 2. Councilman Benson reported that the Inter -City Council unanimously adopted a resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors to form a Human fW Relations Council in Santa Clara County. 3. Mayor.Aiken requested Council approval of the list of potential committee members submitted by Mr. Donald Miller, Chairman of the Noise Abatement Committee. Council unanimously concurred that the list be approved and that the Mayor contact Mr. Miller to proceed with the enlargement of the Committee. 4 4. Mayor Aiken reported Mr. D. Bellucci, of Adobe Creek Lodge was concerned as to how he could proceed with future plans. Mayor Aiken stated that firm ground rules and a firm policy were in order. Mr. Bellucci had suggested that a citizens' committee be formed of those residents living in the area of Adobe Creek so he could demonstrate to them that conversion to a family club on a permanent operation would prove far less annoying than the present use. This committee could then present their findings and recom- mendations to the Council, and those most affected would be making the de- cision. Council concurred that a citizens' committee should be formed and the following potential members were suggested: Messrs. Bradberry, Bell, Phy, Bledsoe, and Roscoe. There being no further business, Mayor Aiken adjourned the meeting at 12:30A. M. to: NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, August 5, 1968, at 7:45 P. M., at the Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, DENNIS R. LAHR City Clerk -Treasurer mam Town of Los Altos Hills 7/15/68 -11-