HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/02/1965CITY COUNCIL -
j ) T014N OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING -
August 2, 1965 _
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos
Hills was called toorderby Deputy Mayor. Gordon T. Bowler, Monday,
.August 2, 1965 at 7:58 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont. Road,
Los Altos Hills, California.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Aiken, Clayton, Fowls
ABSENT:
.PLANNING COMMISSION
REPRFSENT.4TIVE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
COMMUNICATIONS:
Deputy Mayor Bowler.
Mayor Henley
Commissioner Don T. Hibner
July 19, 1965•
ACTION:
Adopt. Minutes of July 19, 1965
as submitted.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Aiken
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Fowle,
Deputy Mayor Bowler
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Clayton
',.BSENT: Mayor Henley
1. Division of Highways,. State Highway Engineer, dated July 20,
1965 regarding notice of intention to relinquish highway right -
of way. at El Monte Avenue, in connection with the Junipero
Serra Freeway.
No action required. Letter ordered filed.
2. Letter dated July 19 1965 .from James D. Driscoll, Chief Clerk,
Assembly California Legislature, enclosing a copy of Assembly
Joint Resolution No. 38, relative to alcoholic beverage tax
funds for alcoholic rehabilitation and education, adopted
June 1965 at the 1965 Regular Session.
Resolution was noted and ordered filed.
3. David Janssen, 27440 Sherlock Road - Signed copy of letter
dated August .2, 1965 regarding litigation, copy of Complaint 1.
attached. Letter was ordered filed. 4'
ANNOUNCEMENTS: -
1. Inter -City Council Meeting, Thursday, August 5, 1965, 8:00 F. M.,
blackberry Farm, Cupertino: .Mayor's Committee Meeting, 6:30 P. M.
OLD BUSINESS:
n 1. Fremont Road - Speed Limit.
Since the City Engineer's survey was not complete, it was
deemed. by the Council that the traffic conditions on Fremont
Road presented a threat to public safety and that an emergency
ordinance should be enacted. The City Engineer will file the
prerequisite report by August 4, 1965•
.The City Attorney presented and read, in its entirety, Ordinance
No. 10%, an Ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills, amending
Ordinance No: 8'7 -of said Town by reducing the speed limit on a
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portion of Fremont Road from 35 miles per hour to 25 miles per
hour, being an emergency measure, effective August 5, 1965•
_.. - ACTION:
Adopt Ordinance No.. 107 as read.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: .Clayton "
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Fowls, Deputy Mayor Bowler
NOES:" None -
ABSENT: Mayor Henley
"Councilman -Aiken questioned the status of the equestrian --
crossing signing on Fremont at Manuella. The Deputy Clerk will
investigate.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Budget 196_966. )
2. Standard Specifications for)-- Deferred to end of Agenda.
Subdivisions. ) -
VARIANCES:
l: Zahiralis Chris -J. -(U-226-65) - Reduction in Setback Require-
ment to xtee, Feet for Pool at. 14244 Amherst Court.
ACTION: -
That the request of Chris J. Zahiralis (V-226-65)
be approved,in accordance with the recommenda-
tions of the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Clayton;. VOTE: Passed unanimously.
BUILDING SITE APPROVAL: -
1. Powell, Harmon K. (PSA -10-65) I lot.
Withdrawn from Agenda and referred to Planning Commission _
Meeting of August. 9, 1965•
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DIVISIONSOF LAND: Tentative Mans.
1.. Corbetta Unit No. 2 (298-65) 6 lots.
In reviewing the Tentative Slap, Eng. Lyons, representing Mr.
L. Corbetta, was requested to include a site .location map.
The City Engineer reported the key point to this subdivision
was a recommendation from the County Health Department that
this unit be served by sanitary sewers.
Engr. Lyons requested the Council to consider a revision on
the Tentative clap regarding sewage disposal to be shown as
"Sanitary sewers.: subject to satisfactory arrangements with
the neighboring tract, Silent Hills with regardto its
installation." It was Mr. Corbetta s opinion that the expendi-
ture was not justified for a 6 -lot subdivision unless this
cost was shared.
Deputy Clerk read letter from the County Health Department
dated July 19, 1965 and it was noted the Department"recommended"
sewers, but was not a firm condition of approval
Since the Health Department also recommended sewers for the
.adjoining tract, Silent Hills, Eng. E. F. Ho,, of Target -
Engineering, and Mr. W. H. Miller, agent for the developers,
joined in the discussion. Mr. Miller reported the County
Health Department refused to release the results of the
percolation tests, merely indicating that the soil was poor
for individual sewage disposal systems.
Council .concurred that the County Health Department should be
present at the August 162 Council Meeting to present the results
of the percolation tests on Silent Hills and submit a complete
report of 'their requirements for these two. subdivisions.
Discussion followed as to the length and cost of the trunk
feeder lines, .the main objection of the developers being the
prohibitive cost for the off tract trunk lines. As an
alternative, Council suggested an assessment district be formed
to include the adjoining lands, however, Mr. .Miller was not
receptive due to the long, delay. in forming such a district.
Councilman liken proposed that a procedure be established wherein
the sewer system could be installed to serve additional areas.
with a refunding agreement onanappropriated share from
future subdivisions. This method would eliminate the waiting
period in which to form an assessment district.
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Corbetta Unit //2 (Cont'd.):
That both Tentative Maps of Corbetta Unit No. 2
(298-65)and Silent Hills (299-65) be brought
back at the next regularly scheduled meeting of
August 16, 1965, in conjunction with a complete
report from the Health Department as discussed.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Fowle
AMENDED MOTION:
Further, include a Staff study of adjacent lands
oahioh might be subdivided in the near future that
could be within the service area of this sewer
extension and that the City Attorney submit a
step by step procedure for setting up a refund
arrangement so all these lands can participate
in the sewer system.
PS4FNDED BY: Fowls; ACCEPTED BY: Clayton
Councilman Aiken requested Engineers He and Lyons, on .behalf
of their clients, to be in a position to accept or reject a
'.�. formal agreement, which he felt would benefit them, as well
as the entire area.
Councilman Fowls made the point that he would be in favor of
--insisting upon sewers, if feasible, even though the cost
would besomewhathigher.
,The Question was called. VOTE: Passed unanimously.
2. Silent Hills (299-65) 19 lots - Target Engineering.
In view of the two weeks' deferment, the Tentative Map of
Silent Hills (299-65) was reviewed and the Check hist read.
..Councilman Aiken pointed out if there will be sanitary sewers,
sewer easements would be required and, at present, are not on.
the map. 1 -
There were no other comments or questions.
3. Mehner., Eugene (305-65) 2 lots - Engr. Riley.
Engr, Riley submitted corrected Tentative Map as requested by
the Planning Commission (7/12/65).
ACTION:
VThat the Tentative Map of Eugene Mehner (305-65),
dated August 2, 1965, be approved,. subject to the
requiremants set forth by the Flemming Commission,
and approving Agencies.
$MOTION: Fowls; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
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DIVISIONS OF LAND: Tentative Maps(Cont'd.):
4. Hemmeter, George T. (282-64) 2 lots'- Request for Waiver of
Subdivision Requirements. Engr. Riley.
Deputy Clerk read letter from Engineer Riley dated July 27,
1965 requesting a -waiver of the condition to file a final mar.
and allow are cord of survey. If this request is denied,
Mr. Riley requested a sixty day extension of the existing
Tentative Map.
Mr. R. L. Jones, 10791 Magdalena Road, and owner of Lot //I,
questioned the use of the Record of Survey. Mr. Jones stated
two points needed clarification:
1) a condition of approval from the Health Department
requires that all existing drainfields must be within
the boundaries of Lot ##1 and any encroachment of the
drain£ield on the proposed property lines must be
relocated. Mr. Jones requested this requirement be
met by the subdivider before final approval;
2) There is conflict as to whether or not the easements
over Lot #2 are revocable.
ACTION:
-~..� That the Tentative Map of George T. Hemmeter (282-64)
be referred back to the Engineer (Riley & Floyd) for
clarification and assurance to all parties concerned
that all requirements are met, and
That approval be granted for an extension of sixty days.
MOTION: Fowle;-SECOND: Clayton
Deputy Mayor Bowler requested that the Motion be clarified
as to whether or not a Record of Survey will be accented.
AMENDED MOTION:
L Record of Survey Map will be acceptable.
IS'l✓'NDED BY: Towle; ACCEPTED BY: Clayton
Councilman liken stated he could not accept a Record of Survey
in lieu of a full final map in view of the apparent dis-
a;reement whether or not these easements are revocable, that
easements are not shown on a Record of Survey, and because of
the errors which have turned up in the subdivision map of
Parcel `-2..
The City Engineer pointed out there is a.30 -foot dedication on
J Magdalena Road which must be shown either on the Final IYap
or by a separate deed, if a Record. of Survey is the instrument.
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DIVISIO193 OF LU D: Hemmeter (Cont'd.):
Following further discussion, the Motion. as amended was
withdrawn.
ACTION:
That the Tentative Map of George T. dem-meter (232-64)
be held over until the August 16t Council Meeting, ar_d
That an extension of sixty days to October 2, 1965
be granted.
MOTION: Clayton; SE'CCIME: Fowls; VOT."&: Passed. unanimously.
NES; BUSINMSS; (Cont'd.):
2. Standard Specifications for Subdivisions.
Deputy Mayor Bowler requested a report from planning Com:_issioner
Hibner, and that the Council review each recommendation separately.
Commissioner Hibner reported the Commission's recommendations
as follows:
1. Include a preface in the Standards. This preface
should contain
-`-/ (a) A statement of the Town policy regarding the use and
application of the Standards to retain as much as
possible the rural character of the Town, i.e., land-
scaping, trees and a minimum disturbance of soil. _
(b) A statement that where the topography and aesthetics
would permit a better solution .than set forth in the
Standard Specifications, the applicant should be.
encouraged to bring his ideas and proposed solutions
to the Town for appraisal and possible approval.
(c) In the area of steep topography, the applicant should
refer to "Guidelines for Developers in Steep Slone
Areas".
(d) i, statement requesting the subdivider to refer to tha
pertinent ordinances, since this is not the "Bible".
(e) Addition of an index.
(f) A suggestion to the subdivider to purchase this
'report, since it is pertinent to him.
Council concurred with Recommendation No. 1 and instructed
the City Bngineer to obtain the signature of the Chairman
of the Planning Commission for the preface letter.
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C") j, -Id. BUSIYESS: .Standard Specifications for Subdivisions (Cont'd.
2. Road Classifications and Widths.
(a) Part I, page 3, "Secondary Roads" should be
'collector roads'.
(b) Rerort does not mention the fact there is a
division in the width of the collector roads.
(c) Local roads recommended to be twenty feet (20')
wide instead of twenty-two (22') feet as shown.
(d). Cul-de-sacs recommended as,16' to 18', depending
upon the number of homes (shown as 22')
Councilman Clayton took exception to the Planning Commission's
recommendation of 20' feet for local road's. He was of the
opinion the width should be 22', thereby reducing the classi-
fication to two - arterial and collector (local)'. He further
contended that narrow roads involve a serious safety factor
for future planning and stressed the problems of school busses
in connection with narrow roads. Councilman Clayton believed
that two feet did not determine whether or not a road is rural,
but adds a tremendous safety factor.
Mr. 0. R. Johnson, commented the Citizens' Committee concluded
the wider the road, the greater number of accidents; and the
l J smaller and narrower the road, the£ewer accidents.
Mr. L. M. Breymen was of the opinion narrow roads with rolled
curbs and gutters for through roads and in tract city roads -
would be the solution.
Councilman Aiken proposed that where curbs are not required, the
roads be edged with four inches of darkened concrete. In this
way, the roads could be narrower and the edge of the road
protected from deterioration, thereby reducing maintenance costs.
Er. R. L. Jones commented this solution had merit.
Councilman Fowle preferred the local roads at 20'. Council
discussed preference for 18' on cul-de-sacs (Councilman ;`liken
preferring 20' because of fire problems).
although preferring narrow roads himself - but not atthe
expense of safety - Deputy Mayor Bowler suggested the road
widths be adopted as submitted (even though there was some
feeling that the widths were too wide), with the view this is
astarting point and the Standards can be changed, deliberating
one item ata time.
Council concurred that road widths should remain as submitted
in the Standards (2nd Draft, July 1965)•
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NYt BUSINESS: Standard Specifications for Subdivisions (Cont'd.):
t ) 3. Planning Commission concurs 14' is adequate for a
private road, without berm; however, recommends 16'
-minimum with berm.
Council concurred with Recommendation No. 3.
4. Under Section 5, Control of Materials, Sub -Section (a)
Source of .Supply and O,uality of Materials, Planning
Commission recommends the second sentence be omitted
as follows:
'3t the option of the Engineer, the source of
the supply of each of the materials shall be
ap^roved by him before delivery is started.'
On Recommendation No. 4, Council took exception that the
sentence should be omitted, but concurred the word 'shall'
should be changed to 'may'.
5. Section 15, Page 12, Concrete Curbs and Gutters,
Fara. (d), Coloring.
Commissioner Hibner commented the black does not show up
at night and the Eire Chief is against it; however, from
an aesthetic standpoint, the Commission prefers the
Liquibleck.
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- Council discussed suggestions to darken just the horizontal
of the curb, or to reduce the amount of Liq_uiblack.to 6 pounds.
Deputy Piayor Bowler adjourned the meeting at 10`.20 P. M. to
examine the concrete samrles outside the Town Hall.
Deputy Mayor Bowler reconvened the meeting at 10:2 P. ii.
It was reasoned the white cement will darken and the black
coloring will lighten, ending up with the same coloring in
time. Since black is dangerous and the addition of the
Liquiblack will increase the cost, the Council agreed to
delete the coloring to concrete curbs and gutters.
6. Paths.
Although the Commission did not recommend any change in
the path. width, Commissioner Hibner commented he still
believes 4 -foot paths would be best. (5' shown.)
Councilman i,iken inquired of the City 'ngineer if he had any
knowledge of the relative merit of a path which has. been
sprayed for weed control and covered with a sheet of plastic
before the base is laid.. The City Engineer had no such knowled;e..
Deputy Mayor Bowler suggested the Council adopt the path
standards as proposed (5') feet and the City Enginear be
instructed to investigate the materials available for such a
method, the cost, and determine the action best for the Town..
Council concurred.
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NE1d RUSINES9: Standard Specifications for Subdivisions (Cont'd.):
�rThe City :attorney presented and read in its entirety;
Resolution No. 312,.a Resolution of the City Council of the
Town of Los Altos Hills adopting Standard Specifications
for Subdivisions.
LOTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 312 as read.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Clayton
ROLL C,"ALL:YE'S: liken, Clayton, Fowle, Deputy Payor Bowler
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Henley
.,EW BUSINESS:
1. Bud Fet .1965-1966.
Deputy
965 1966.
Deputy Mayor Bowler adjourned the meeting to a budget study
session at 10:45 1'. M. and called the session to order.
Budgetfor the Fiscal Year 1965-1966 totalling 1190,470.95
was reviewed.
/ It was determined that since explanations on certain items
of the budget were not available in. the City 15anager'.s absence,
the budget should be enacted upon as a working budget. Since
time was of the essence, any changes which might be required
.could be made at a later date. Deputy Mayor Bowler requested
this item to be placed on the dgenda for the September %tr
meeting.
The Deputy Mayor reconvened the meeting at 10:52 F. P'. to its
regular session.
ACTION:
That the Budget as presented by the Staff,
for the Fiscal Year 1965-1966 be approved.
DTOTION: Fowls; S'COND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
The City Attorney presented and read in its entirety, Ordinance
No. 108, an Ordinance of the. Town of Los altos Hills fixing
the amount of money tobe raised by taxation.
:';CTION:
Adopt`'Ordinance No. 108 as read.
LOTION( Aiken; SECOND: Fowls
RCLL. CALL: LYES: 2.iken, Clayton, Fowls, Deputy Fayor Bowler
NOES • None
ABSENT: Mayor Henley.
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^,1ARTUNTS:
1. Bills, in the amount of NINE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED. TIIE'NTY
�... DOLLARS and Ninety-four Cents (19,820.94), were presented
by Councilman Fowle.
ACTION:
That the Bills, as presented, be approved;
That the City Clerk be authorized to draw
the appropriate warrants.
MOTION: Fowls;-S"COND: ;iken
.ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Fowls, Deputy Mayor BovIer.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Henley -
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. City Attorney has been requested by the National Organization
of City Attorneys to present for Council consideration''the
POS
sibilityof issuing a resolution proclaiming "4lorldLaw
Day, September 13,1965".
There were no objections and the City Attorney was instructed
to draw up the necessary papers for signature by the Mayor.
2. Mr. D. N. Breyman asked of the. Council if the City eaould hold
to the newly adopted Standards.
Deputy Mayor Bowler informed Mr. Breyman the Standards are
entitled "Standard Specifications for Subdivisions" and are
effective immediately.
ADJOURNN7FT: MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Clayton
MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:58 I'. P4.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING:. Monday, August 7E, 1965 at 7:45 F. M.
at the Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
Clayton J. S7ith
Deputy City Clerk -
CJS/ram Town of Los Altos Hills
TOWN. OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1965-.1966
REVENUE
TAXES:
Property
Building _Permits
plumbing Permits
Electrical.Permits
Bus'raess Licenses
Other Permits
Plan Check Fees
--:PRIVILEGES &,FRANCHISES:
Gash& Electric
Garbage
PROPORTIONATELY -SHARED -TAXES:
Motor Vehicle in Lieu
:Alcoholic Beverage
Sales. Tax
Gas Tax -Maintenance (2107)
Gas Tax -Engineering (2107.5)
'.Gas Tax- Non-matching (186:la)
Gas Tax-Matchin@ (186.1b)
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;MOTORVEHICLE SAFETY FUND:
3;rPines&- Forfeitures
Policing Contra6t-(Foothill College)
i
:-CHARGES.-FOR-CURRENT-SERVICES:
Filing Fees
Variances &,Use Permits
Inspection Fees
MISCELLANEOUS:
Path Fund Payments
Public Telephone
Interest on Public Monies
:..TOTAL REVENUE
UNAPPROPRIATED .'SURPLUS: (Path Fund)
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TOTAL:
_ropgsefl
3 -'j=16-65.`.
51,000:00
3K 51,000,00
11,000;00
3;000:00
2,800.00 -
10,650.00
150:00
..250:00
27,454.00
5,500.00
3,500;00
9;000:00
20i4OO.00
1,625.00
4,500:00
7,374.00
1;000.00
4,800.00
12,100;00 '
"
51,799-00
12,000.00
-.3,587'.95
15>587:95
3,500.00
600.00
-
5,000-:00
9
9,100.00
7,000.00
30.00
_2,500.00
Q.QQ
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$170�00..Q,o
TOWN OFLOS ALTOS HILLS
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR .1965.-
1966
GENERAL FUND
}
CIVIL DEFENSE:
100.00
..
.100.00
'ELECTIONS:
400.00
}. _ ....;..
400.00
FINANCE:
Salaries
17;954.40
Accounting & Audit
1,150.00
Telephone
. 650.00
Office Supplies
1,400.00
Postage
- 450.00
" Automobile.- Maintenance & Repair
1,000.00
Other Expenses
,.750;00.
_
Capital Outlay
1,000.00
24,354,40
LAW:
-
`.-City Attorney -.Retainer
4,800:00
'Other Expenses
1,000:00
_ Memberships -
.150:00
Secretarial Allowance
?20.00
-
6,670.00
PLANNING & ZONING:
Salaries
3,482.40
Consultant
500.00
Other Expenses
200.00
4,182.40
ENGINEERING:
Retainer
4,800.00
Map & Plan Checking
2,000.00
Road Studies, Surveys, Etc.
2,500.00'
" OtherExoenses
X150..00
Special. Projects
4,500.00
.
13,950,00
RESEARCH .& INVESTIGATION:...
League of California Cities:
Dues
250.00'.
Monthly meetings
250.00:
ConferenceExpense650.00-
-
Inter -City Council
400.00
Codification of Ordinances
5,000.00'.-
Special Census
1,000.00
v�.'
7,550.00
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- TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1965 -
1966
GENERAL FUND
E��
o�Z�Tn nT, —
'GENERALGOVERNMENTBUILDINGS:
$
225.00
Insurance
1, 00.00
Janitorial
7700.00 -
Maintenance & Repair
550,00
Utilities
Other Expenses: Gardening, Grading,
11000:00
.
Planting, Etc.
1,800:00
New Construction
650;00
Public Address System _
$
6,025.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
_
County Sheriff's Fee
17,995.00
25.00
-.
Other. Expenses
1,500.00
Mobile Communications
19,520.00
BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
13,312.20
Salaries
200.00
Plan Checking
200,00
Supplies
Automobile - Maintenance & Repair
1,500,00.
100.00
Memberships
150.00
Other Expenses
15,462.?0
.PUBLIC WORKS:
Road Repairs
.18,000.00
100.00
Other Expenses
Weed Control
.6,000,00
17,000,00
Path Contruction
Landscaping& Tree Maintenance
3,000,00
44,100,00
ns—O LLl SOUS:
Insurance:
1,500.00
Public Liability
60,00
Compensation
550,00
Councilmanic Liability
30,00
Fidelity Bonds -
15000
Annexations:
2,830,00
SPECIAL GAB TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND:
Road Maintenance
12,174.00
1,000.00
Engineering
New Construction
12,100,00
25,274.00
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TOWN
OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
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BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1965 —
1966
GENERAL FUND
Cont' d.
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY FUND:
Safety Striping.
$
3,500.00
3,500,00-
-
Traffic Signa
41350,00
- Emergency repairs
150.00
Other Expenses
600,00
Traffic Guard
$ 12,100,00
7 952.9
RESERVE:
$ 1 0
TOTAL:
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