HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/15/1964CITY COUNCIL
-j-� TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
June 15, 1964
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos
Hills was called to order Monday, June 15, 1964, by Mayor Wm. B.
Clayton, at 7:55 F. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road,
Los Altos Hills, California.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Aiken, Bowler, Henley
Mayor Clayton
ABSENT: Councilman Fowle
MINUTES: May 18, 1964 and June 1, 1964.
ACTION:
Adopt Minutes of May 18, 1964 and
June 1, 1964 as submitted.
COM'UNI CATIONS:
C) 1. Division of Highways, Frank J. Kane, Right of Way P_gent -
Letter dated. May 22, 1964 in answer to the Town s letter
requesting copies of agreements between the affected property
owners and the State for the improvement of EI Monte Avenue.
The Deputy City Clerk was instructed to so advise the
affected property owners who had written the Council for
its assistance in this matter.
2. Division o£ Highways, Mr. R. A. Hagler, Acting District
Engineer - Letter dated May 28, 1964 granting approval of a
fenced median strip for pedestrian traffic under the pro-
posed El Monte Road interchange, which will be performed
as part of the major freeway contract.
The Mayor commended Councilman Aiken for his work and results
on this pathway and appreciation to the Division of Highways
for its cooperation.
3. Santa Clara County Heart Association, Inc
I: ., Dr. B. I. Lewis -
etter dated May 20, 1964 requesting modification o£ recent
ordinance regarding "door to .door solicitation".
It was pointed out by the Mayor there is no vehicle for relief
under the existing Ordinance and the City Attorney explained
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Ordinance No, 96 was adopted on the basis of the provisions of
''<.COMMUNICATIONS:. (Heart Assn. Cont'd_):
the .Green River Ordinance: Following further discussion,
itwas suggested to Dr. Lewis he might call on the City
Attorney at his office should further clarification be
needed.
ANNOUNCETIENTS: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Adobe Creek Lodge - Progress Report.
The Deputy City Clerk stated Mr. Bellucci has submitted im-
provement plans to the Planning Commission. A further
progress report will be submitted to the Council at its
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July 6t meeting.
2. County Library Commission - Recommendation for Appointment.
ACTION:
That the County of Santa Clara Board of
Supervisors be advised, that after due deliber-
ation, the Council of Los Altos Hills has no
recommendation of nominee for the County .
Library Commission. -
U MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Bowler; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Standards Specifications.
- Chairman Garbett, of the Planning Commission, reported that
as a result of well -attended Public Hearings on the proposed'
Standards, a Citizen's Committee has been formed to make
its non-technical recommendations to the Planning Commission
at the. June 22nd meeting. -
Due to the great deal of interest shown by the residents of
the Town, it was suggested at the June 8'L Public Hearing
that a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and Council
be held. -
Therefore, the Mayor directed that a meeting of the Planning
Commission and Council be arranged for Monday,..June 29t, at
8:00 P. M. at the Town Hall_ -
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( 2. Nelson, Hilmar C. — Request for Extension of Time for
Filing Final Map...
The Deputy City Clerk read a letter from J. W. Riley, on
behalf of Colonel Hilmer Nelson, requesting an extension
of time for filing FinalSubdivision Map. There were no
objections from the Staff.
ACTION:
That the request of HilmerC. Nelson for
extension of time to July 3, 1964 for filing
Final Map be approved.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
3. Los Altos School District - Request for Acceptance of
Gardner Bullis .Sewer Line.
At the request of the City Attorney, this matter will be
deferred to the July 6tb Council Meeting.
4. Santa ClaraCounty - Request for Inclusion in County
Federal Aid Secondary System.
The Town Engineer explained the County Engineering Division.
is requesting the Town of Los Altos Hills to adopt a
prepared resolution to include Los Altos Hills roads (Page
Mill, Moody and E1 Monte) in the County Secondary Road System,
so that the County will have sufficient road mileage in order
to participate in Federal Funds. Mr. Cook assured the Council
the Town will not lose control of standards for improvements
under this program.
The City .Attorney read the proposed resolution. The Mayor
instructed the Attorney to prepare a'report and present. it
at the July 6th meeting. Attendance of a County Engineer
would be helpful.
VARIANCES:
l.. Maloney, Merrill J. V-186-64) - Request for Overhead Utilities.
ACTION:
That the request of Merrill J. Maloney (V-186-64)
for overhead utilities be approved, as recommended
by the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Bowler;. VOTE: Passed unanimously.
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That therequest of Erle Kirk (V-187-64)
for overhead utilities be granted, as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Henley; SECOND: .Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
3. Pratt Robert L. (V-188-64) - Request for Overhead Utilities.
ACTION:
That the request of Robert L. Pratt (V-188-64)
for overhead utilities be granted, as recommend-
ed by the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously
4. McKittrick Jack (V-189-64) - Request for Reduction of
Setback Requirement to Thirty (30') Feet for Stable.
ACTION:
That the request of Jack McKittrick (V-189-64)
J for setback requirement be approved, as recom-
mended by the Planning: Commission.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously
5. Heninrich Jos 2Dh V. {V-190-64) - Request for Reduction of
SetbackRequirements for Utility Building and Carport.
In regard to the drainage, Mr. Heinrich said he had "complied
with the recommendations of the County Health Department, by
providing 200 feet of drain£ields, with space available for
future expansion. Also, Mr. Heinrich stated the Summerhill
access would be closed.
ACTION:
That the request of Joseph V. Heinrich
(V-190-64) for reduction of setback requirements
be approved, in accordance with the May 25n
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
�6. Daniels Richard (V-192-64) - Request to Move Hobby Shop
into Los Altos Hills.
Mr. Daniels presented photographs of hobby and work shop for
his avocation, not vocation. There were no objections from
the surrounding property owners.
Chairman Garbett explained the Planning Commission considered
this a "special circumstance", bringing his own,possession
to his new property, and did not invalidate the existing
Ordinance. The Council concurred. -
ACTION:
Thatthe request of Richard Daniels (V-192-64)
to move hobby shop into Los Altos Hills be
approved', as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
']. Kipper, J. W. (V-194-64) - Request for Setback Requirement
toTwenty-one21' Feet for Patio Cover.
ACTION:
U That the request of J. W. Kipper (V-194-64)
be approved, as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Bowler; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
=ISIONS OF LAND: Tentative Maps:
1. Dreessen Betty (274-64) 2lots - Engr: J. W. Riley.
The Deputy City Clerk read the recommendations of the
Planning Commission and Check List. Tentative Map was
reviewed.
ACTION:
That Tentative Map No. 2903, dated May 1964,
of Mrs. Betty M. Dreessen beapproved in
accordance with the Check List, and
That the existing residence on Lot §1
constitutes a non -conforming use.
// MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Bowler; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
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1,01TS OF LAND: 'Tentative Maps (Coiit'd. ):
Williams, Artlur (275-64) 4 lots. Engr. J. W. Riley.
The Deputy. City Clerk read the recommendations o£ the Planning
Commission and Check List. The Tentative Map is submitted
based on the approval of the applicant acquiring title tothe
Town property. In discussing the procedure for such acquisi-
tion of title, it was noted that the intersection of -
Concepcion and Fremont condLtutes a traffic -hazard and that
perhaps an exchange of portions of property (Lot #1 and
Los Altos Hills. property): could be effected to reduce the
curve and allow a redesign of this intersection. It was
the opinion of the Council that $7.nce this is a main circula-..
tion road between Purissima and Fremont, safety became the
prime factor.
Mr. Riley asked permission to work this out with the Town-
Engineer for the proposed exchange of properties and 'design
of the intersection, to be taken up with the Council at the
time the Final Map is filed.
ACTION:
That the Tentative Map of, Arthur Williams,
dated January, 1964, and Conditional Exception
of lot area be approved in accordance with the
JCheck List, and
Subject further to the acquisition of title by
the applicant for the .property shown on the Tentative
Map as being in the name of Los Altos Hills. and a
portion of the proposed Lot #1.
MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously:
O^;R BUSINESS:
1. -0crbetta Subd!vision Unit #1, Tract #3486 - Engr. Watson S.
Clifford. - -
Mr. Clifford asked to be heard as a matter of urgencydueto
an interpretation of the Subdivision Map Act in regard to
Lots hy+ and #5 as shown on the Final Map, Tract '#3486. It
was requested that the easterly boundary lines ofLots #4
and #5 be deleted, adding lot #4 to the Lands of Corbetta
and Lot //5 to Lands of McCutcheon.
ACTION:
That the request of Louis P. Corbetta to delete
the easterly boundary line of Lots #4 and #5 from
the Final Map of the Corbetta Subdivision Unit #1,
y T: z,ct ; 3486, be approved.
i"NOTa ON: Aiken; SECOND: Bowler; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
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�0,1'tiisR BuSINESS::(Cont. d..):.
x'�2.The 'Mayor read a letter dated June 1, 1964 from Hallin and
Bookwalter;quoting premiums on Councilman's Liability, which,
in the opinion ofthe Mayor, was the most extensive on the
market on an errors and omissions basis.
ACTION:
That the City Manager be' authorized to purchase.
the Councilman's Liability Insurance for Council
members for limits of $50,000 with a deductible
of $500 each and every claim, premium not to
exceed $541.25, as submitted by Hallin and _
Bookwalter in their letter dated June 1, 1964.
i70TI ON:
Aiken; SECOND: Bowler
ROLL CALL: AYES: .Aiken, Bowler, Henley, Mayor Clayton
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fowle
RESOLUTIONS:
1. -Resolution No. 274, a Resolution of the City Council of the
Town of Los Altos Hills Relating to Provision for Pedestrian
Traffic at the Junipero-Serra Freeway - El Monte Road Inter-
change, was introduced and read in its entirety by Council-
man Aiken.
U. ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 274 as read.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Bowler
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Henley, Mayor Clayton
NOES: None
.ABSENT: Fowle
WARRANTS:
1. Bills for May 31, 1964, in the amount of TWO THOUSAND AND
THIRTY-NINE DOLLARS and Twenty -Two Cents ($2,039.22) were
presented by Councilman Henley.
ACTION:
That the bills for May 31, 1964 be approved
as presented; that the City Clerk be authorized
to draw the appropriate warrants.
NOTION: Henley; SECOND: Bowler
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler',Henley, Mayor Clayton
NOES: None
J ABSENT: Fowle
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-,WARRANTS (Cont'd.): "
l 2. Bills for June 15, 1964, in the amount of ELEVEN THOUSAND,
NINE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-ONE DOLLARS and Ninety -Five Cents
($11,921.95) were. presented by Councilman Henley.
ACTION:
That the bills for June -15, 1964 be approved
as presented; that the City .Clerk be authorized
to draw the appropriate warrants.
MOTION: Henley; SECOND: _Aiken
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Henley, Mayor Clayton
NOES: Nope
ABSENT: Fowls
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Aiken;. SECOND: Henley
MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:45 F. M.
-NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, July 6, 1964, at 7:45 F. N-
at the Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
CLAYTON J. SMITH
Deputy City Clerk
Town of Los Altos Hills