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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/1968CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF IAS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING August 1, 1968 REEL 12 - SIDE 1, TRACK 3 - FOOTAGE 00.1298 Mayor Wm. Ross Aiken called the Special Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:52 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, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Absent: Councilman Fowle. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 15, 1968. City Manager noted the following addition should be inserted on the bottom of Page 10: "WARRANTS: MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Benson, that bills as presented in the amount of $201,240.27 be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants, was carried unanimously by roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None." City Manager noted only $197,324.25 in warrants was drawn, due to an invoice correction. ` Councilman Davey requested deferral of the approval of Minutes to August 19th meeting when Councilman Fowle would be present. Council concurred. /3 City Manager read the following communications: 1) A. E. Corduan, Chairman of the Law Enforcement Committee, dated August 1, 1968, tendering resignation from the Committee due to business commitments. Mayor Aiken expressed the appreciation of the Council to Mr. Corduan for his service on the Committee. 2) Statement of Annual Membership dues for Association of Bay Area Governments. City Manager noted a warrant in the mount of $182.00 had been placed on the warrant list for Council consideration. Council unanimously concurred that the warrant should be approved for the 1968-69 dues. 3) Neil W. George, Manager of Fremont Hills Country Club, dated July 29, 1968, offering to donate facilities for special civic meetings. 4) Frank L. Martinelli, 41 Pepper Drive, Los Altos, dated July 22, 1968, requesting temporary permits for septic tanks in Tract No. 4114 on Moody Road. City Manager suggested County Health Department be consulted prior to Council action. Council concurred. COMMUNICATIONS cont'd.: 5) Board of Directors, Los Altos Trails Club, dated July 29, 1968, express- ing appreciation for approval of trail gate locations for the Byrne property. 6) California Water Service Company dated July 26, 1968 advising of an ,r' amendment to its application for a 20% rate increase in the Los Altos - Suburban District, noting the amendment requests an additional 2.71% increase to offset the 10% federal surcharge tax. Council discussion ensued concerning the amount of proposed rate increase and the justification for same. Council requested City Manager to obtain additional information from California Water Service Company to enable detailed review of the proposed rate increase. 7) Board of Supervisors, Santa Clara County, dated July 26, 1968, request- ing support by resolution for the "STATE MODIFIED ROUTS" of FIA -#280 in San Mateo County. Council deferred discussion on this matter to later in the Agenda under Resolutions. 8) Frank W. Saul, P. O. Box 871, Los Altos, dated July 26, 1968 re proposed sewer assessment district #5, coverning Page Mill Estates and Matadero Hills subdivisions. City Manager stated he had reviewed letters sent by Mr. Saul to property owners in those areas and that information contained therein was correct and conformed to the Town sewer policy. Mr. Saul stated his concern re- garding legal implications of arranging district boundaries pursuant to Town policy. City Attorney noted that while technical problems exist, �40 nothing appears insoluble. 9) John A. Silver, 13474 Robleda Road, dated July 15, 1968, expressing concern re indis*-iminate delivery of throw -away -newspapers. Council concurred that newspapers in the area should be notified of this complaint. 10) Flood Control and Water District, Santa Clara County, dated July 24, 1968, stating that in accordance with Town recommendations, Councilman Helgesson had been appointed to the Santa Clara County Water Commission and Councilman Benson had been appointed as Alternate. 11) Frank T. Morrison, 11170 Magdalena Road, requesting air pollution caused by Kaiser Cement Plant on Permanente Road be eliminated. City Manager stated the San Francisco Air Pollution Control Board had been notified and an investigation requested. City Manager further noted an air pollution monitoring unit in the Magdalena Road Area will assist in acquiring information. City Manager noted the following. 13y 1. The 1968 Annual Meeting of the Association of Bay Area Governments, General Assembly, will be held Friday, September 27, 1968 in Berkeley. 2. The Annual Conference of the League of California Cities will be held October 13-16, 1968 in Los Angeles. 3. Peninsula Division of the League of California Cities will meet August 15th in Daly City. -2- SCHEDULED ITEM P10. 1: CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF PAIR ALTO FOR SEWER MAINTENANCE. City Manager noted the agreement had not been received from the City of i Palo Alto, but would include the following provisions: 24 hour service: �+ all equipment and services at reasonable rates; a minimum monthly service charge of $200.00; and a surcharge between 25 and 50%. which will be paid on a quarterly basis. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 458 res SEWER POLICY. City Manager noted that Council had previouslyr".wecommended the following additions to the Town sewer policy: 1) FutuiY) connectees will not receive similar benefits at a lesser cost than original participants in a district; 2) Funds received from future connectees will be applied to the benefit of all members of the district. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson mb ed, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously, that the propossdi' ,lendment be changed to read "Town polic3' instead of Council policy. Council deferred adoption of the amendment to later in the Agenda under Resolutions. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT WITH SANTA CLARA COUNTY FOR SHERIFF SERVICES FOR 1968-69 FISCAL YEAR. City Manager presented proposed agreement for police services with Santa Clara County for the coming year. Mayor Aiken reviewed problems of past agreements, noting the lack of reports on amount of Sheriff's time spent in the Town and deficient residential patrol in the face of a rising crime rate. City Manager noted the following revisions in the proposed contract: 1) Daily activity reports would be prepared, including an hourly break- down of services. 2) Six hours daily of residential patrol would be provided and four hours of traffic patrol,compared to the current eight hours daily of traffic patrol only. 3) Radar units will be utililized five shifts per week. 4) Contract to become effective September 1, 1968 at the total annual cost of $42,089.04, representing an increase of approximately $7,000.00. Council discussion ensued concerning the proposed agreement, crime pre- vention effectiveness, patrol scheduling and magnetic signs on vehicles stating "Los Altos Hills Police Department", with Floor participation by C. D. Marron, representing County Sheriff's Office, Al Corduan and Ken Young, representing Law Enforcement Committee, Thomas Marshall, 25560 Altamont Road, Charles A. Walter, 24240 Summerhill Road. Council concurred that the use of magnetic signs on residential patrol 160 would be desirable; that the agreement should stipulate that the ten hours per day of service shall be exclusive of time consumed by Deputies answer- ing basic law enforcement calls in the Town; that daily reporting shall -3- -4- SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3 - Sheriff Services cont'd.: apply to both traffic and basic law enforcement coverage; and that the daily ten hours of police service shall be spread over a 24-hour period. 4 MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson, that the agreement fox Sheriff's Patrol be approved as amended, was carried unanimously by roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: 5�7 BAKER, R. C. (V-308-68) - Request for 10' reduction in street setback to 30' for pool at 12195 Winton Way. Staff report was presented, noting the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Davey and carried unanimously, that the request of R. C. Baker (V-308-68) for 10' reduction in street setback to 30' for pool at 12195 Winton Way be approved. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2• MONTE LUCERO, UNIT #3 (345-68) - Tentative Map. Target Engineering. 57P % Staff report was presented, noting the five lot subdivision, formerly designated as Champagne Heights, Unit #3, conformed to slope density and that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Hehgesson and carried unanimously that the Tentative Map of Monte Lucero Unit #3 (345-68), 5 lots, be approved subject to the conditions of the Check List. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3• CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF DONALD K. MILLER RE: BSA -44-68. 5 3 At the request of the applicant, this item was deferred pending Planning Commission action on a tentative map which has been submitted. UNSCHEDULED ITEM 4: REQUEST OF W. A. FIEDLER TO REMOVE PROPERTY FROM SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 639 NO. 3. Staff report was presented, noting that City Attorney has advised that no boundary changes are permitted at this late date. Council concurred with Staff recommendation and directed Staff to so notify Mr. Fiedler. UNSCHED[LED ITEM NO. 5: SET PUBLIC HEARINGS RE: AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE TO INCORPORATE SLOPE S/6 DENSITY AND OPEN SPACE RESERVE DISTRICT. City Manager recommended that the Council set Public Hearings on August 19, 1968 for the purpose of considering the following. -4- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5 - Setting Public Hearings cont'd.: 1) 8:00 P. M. - Adoption of proposed amendment to the Los Altos Hills General Plan providing for slope density regulation. 2) 8:15 P. M. - Adoption of proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 78, the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills by adding thereto provision for slope density, open space reserve zones and criteria for issuance of variances and use permits. 3) 8:30 P. M. - Adoption of proposed Ordinance No. 145, adopting by reference Santa Clara County Ordinance No. NS -600.4, relating to animal and rabies control. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously, that the Council set the three Public Hearings noted above for August 19, 1968. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 6: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS RE: TOWN RADIO SYSTEM - City Manager. S%p City Manager presented report on a Town radio system, to be operated in conjunction with Purissima Hills County Water District. City Manager noted the Town's portion of the cost would total $2,453.85 and recommended a lease agreement at $46.31 per month with the Town owning the equipment after five years. MOTION, SECOND: Councilman Benson moved and seconded by Helgesson, that the Council authorize the recommended Town radio system, to be purchased on a five year lease agreement. Council discussion ensued concerning time utility advantage and emergency application, with Floor participation by Mrs. J. Ronsiek, 13023 Vista del Valle Court. VOTE: The above Motion authorizing Town radio system was unanimously approved by roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 7: REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY RE: UNLICENSED DRIVERS OPERATING UNLICENSED VEHICLES. 6,?s City Manager noted an ordinance had been prepared based on recommendations of the Citizens Committee and read letter from Charles J. Prelsnik, County Sheriff, dated July 31, 1968, indicating support for the proposed ordinance regulating unlicensed vehicles and drivers. City Attorney stated that State law pre-empted the field in the areas of public property, public streets and private roads, and noted that Ordinance No. 147 had been prepared to prohibit unlicensed drivers and unlicensed vehicles on private property. 40 Council discussion ensued concerning posting requirements for private property and enforcement problems, with Floor participation by Harold Schick, John Argall, Ken Young, Bill Perkins, C. D. Marron, Gene Breyman. Council concurred that action should be deferred to later in the Agenda under "Ordinances". -5- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 8• REPORT CONSIDERING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SITE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE. ]B Staff report vras presented, recommending the Site Development Ordinance be to amended to permit issuance of site development permits by the City Engineer instead of being reviewed by the Site Development Committee (consisting of the Planning Commission Chairman, City Manager and City Engineer) as presently required. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously, that the Council direct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. 133 to permit issuance of site development permits by the City Engineer. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 9: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER. Council concurred that this matter should be deferred until a full Council is present. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 10: STAFF REPORTS: CITY ATTORNEY: City Attorney noted the following: 1) The decision on lawsuit in Sewer Assessment District No. 2 has been delayed pending submission of briefs by Mr. Corbetta's attorney. 2) Presented progress report on easement acquisitions in Sewer Assessment District No. 3 and presented a new resolution limiting easement acquisition to those still not negotiated. 3) No specific progress has occurred re extra -territorial jurisdiction for the Summerhill Area. City Attorney stated that technical questions concerning application of the Torn sewer policy have arise:: but nothing insurmountable. RESOLUTIONS: G 1. Resolution approving the route of Junipero Serra Freeway in San Mateo 85,/ County. Councilman Davey recommended support for the Hall-Goodhugh compromise route as the best conservation approach. Council discussion ensued concerning alternative routes between Woodside and San Francisco, with Floor participa- tion by Mr. D. Miller, 113076 Vista del Valle Court. Council concurred that no action should be taken by the Town since a detailed study of the situation had not taken place. 2. Resolution No. 469. amending Town sewer policy. TO City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety, Resolution No. 469, a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills, amending Resolution No. 458 regarding sewer policy. 4 MOTION, SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson, that Resolution No. 469 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Hejgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle. -6- RESOLUTIONS cont'd.: 3. Resolution No 472 establishing payment schedule re sewer maintenance 989 charge for Palo Alto Drainage Basin. Staff report was presented, noting that Ordinance No. 142 established an annual sewer service charge of $90.00 and that this resolution established a payment schedule as follows: quarterly installments of $22.50 each, with initial payments at the time of connection pro-rated on a monthly basis and allowing a five (5%) percent discount on all bills paid one year in advance. City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 472, a resolution of the City Council of the Town ofios Altos Hills establishing payment schedule for sanitary service charge for Palo Alto Drainage Basin. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson, that Resolution No. 472 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle. 4. Resolution No 473 amending Engineer's report and assessment diagram, /OZ,g Sewer Assessment District No. 3. City Attorney noted this resolution is a technical change for computer convenience, which would number the assessments consecutively. City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 473, a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills approving amended and corrected assessment diagram and engineer's report, Sewer Assessment District No. 3. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson, that Resolution No. 473 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle. ORDINANCES: 1. First Reading - Ordinance No. 146, elimination of franchised pumper /039 requirement of Ordinance No. 136. City Attorney introduced and read the title of Ordinance No. 146, an ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills amending Ordinance No. 136 relating to sanitary disposal of sewage. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson, that further reading of Ordinance No. 146 be waived, was carried unanimously by roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle. 2. Ordinance No. 147 re unlicensed vehicles and unlicensed drivers. /0 $� City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Ordinance No. 147, an ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills, California prohibiting the operation upon private property and private roads of unlicensed vehicles and of motor vehicles by unlicensed persons and prescribing penalties 4 for violations thereof, being an urgency measure effective immediately. -7- ORDINANCES cont'd.: Ord. No. 147: MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Davey, that Ordinance No. 147 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle. 4 Council concurred with Mayor Aiken's recommendation to notify those residents in problem areas of the Town of the enactment of this ordinance. Council discussion ensued concerning problems created by licensed drivers on private property, with Floor participation by Mr. and Mrs. H. Schick and E. Breyman. City Attorney noted that State law prohibits same where the private property is posted. Council concurred that City Attorney should prepare an ordinance prohibiting licensed drivers on all private property, to be presante_'. for action later in the Agenda. WARRANTS: /2-215 MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson, that the bills as presented in the amount of $115,885.47 be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants, was carried unanimously by roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle. ORDINANCES CONTINUED• l 3j 3. City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Ordinance No. 148, an ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills, California prohibiting operation of vehicles on private property without consent of the owner thereof, prescribing penalties for violation and being an urgency measure effective immediately upon adoption. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Davey and carried unanimously, that Ordinance No. 148 be adopted as read. Roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle. Mayor Aiken noted it should be made clear that the Council regretted such restrictive action but that it was necessary due to violations threatening safety of other residents. RESOLUTIONS CONTINUED: /f'v®/P 5. City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 474, a resolution determining that public interest and necessity require the acquisition of easements and directing the filing of eminent domain pro- ceedings, Sewer Assessment District No. 3. MOTION, SECONDED, CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Helgesson, that Resolution No. 474 be adopted as read, was carried unanimously by roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle. There being no further business, Mayor Aiken adjourned the meeting at 11:02P.M. to: 40 NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, August 19, 1968 at the Town Hall. R ectfu11 7su�bm/i�J�to , DENNIS R. LAHR, City Clerk -Treasurer 8/1/68-mam -8- Town of Los Altos Hills