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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/03/1964CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF.A REGULAR MEETING August 3, 1964 tie -Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills as called to order by Deputy Mayor 47m. Ross Aiken Monday,. August 3, 1964 t.. 7:55 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, alifornia, ROLL,CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Bowler, Fowle, Henley Deputy Mayor Aiken ABSENT: Mayor Clayton APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 20, 1964. ACTION: Adopt Minutes of July 20, 1964 as published. COMMUNICATTIONS: -1. %av Barber, Safety Committee of the G. Bullis School P. T. A. Letter of July 28, 19b4 requested the -Town to provide crossing guards to assist children across Fremont Road, at the school entrance. Mr. C. Ahern Ass t. Supt. for Business Los Altos School District. -�. e ter of ugust , was -relative to lama matter as mrs. '7arberls letter and, in addition, that the crosswalks be repainted before school opens. Deferred to New Business. ANNOUITCEI E14TS : 1. Santa Clara County Inter -Cit Council - Notice of regular meeting to be he Thursday, August , i9b4 a :30 P. M. at the Red Coach Inn, 15475 San Jose -Los Gatos Road (Host City - Los Gatos). Mr. Salfen asked that Councilmen planning to attend please notify him'so that reservations may be made. COMMITTEE REPORTS: - 1. Deputy Mayor Aiken reported that he had conferred with the State Di- vision of Highways relative to traffic signalization near Foothill College; that work has been authorized and that plans and cost estimates will be presented to the Town for approval although it was indicated that costs will be borne by Foothill College. ":.PLANNING COMMISSION REFERRALS: 'Appointment of Planning Commissioner. The Council was concurrent in the opinion that the matter of the re- appointment of Mr. Arthur S. Alter, whose term on the Planning com- mission expired July ommissionexpiredJuly 10, 1964, or the appointment of his successor 'should be deferred until the full. Council is present. t Paan. Com. -Appointment, cont'd.. It was decided that, in the interim, Mr. Alter shall continue to serve on the Planning�Commissibn. _ 'Chairman Charles jR. Garbett - Planned Community Development. Chairman Garbett, of the Planning Commission, reported that the owner of the Adobe Creek Lodge property has requested consideration of a proposed 'cluster development' of homesites for the property; that the Planning Commission has reviewied preliminary plans which were returned for a plan with fewer homes. Councilmen expressed mutual assent relative to the conceptof'cluster - -- development' under certain circumstances. They were generally agreed on the use of two-thirds (2/3) acre minimum per homesite, maintain- ing the required setbacks and one and one-half (lh) acre minimum density for the subdivision. Comment's in favor of the 'cluster development' for Adobe Creek Lodge property were heard from Me_ssers. David Janssen, Don Spencer, and R. J. Walsh. Chairman Garbett expressed his gratitude to Coumcilmen for their opinions which indicated that plan for cluster type development of the Adobe Creek Lodge property would be favorably received.. 'Mr. David Bellucci and his representative, Mr. J. M. McGraw, of Wilsey, 0 Hame_and Blair, were given encouragement to proceed with plans. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: ' 1. Fire Signs.: _ -Councilman Henley suggested that, with the existing seasonal fire hazards,; the Town should investigate the possibility of posting warning signsnear -the entrances to the Town. Following discussion of the type of sign desired, the City Clerk was requested to report, at the next meeting, on the costs involved for posting such -signs. 2. Select-StreetS,ystem. Mr. George Cook, City Engineer, presented a report on the Select Street System which replaces the Major City Street System, since the passage of the Collier Unruh.Act of 1963. He explained the system by which the"State will matchfunds expended by Cities, using Gas Tax j Funds. No action was taken, but the 'City Attorney was instructed to present a resolution accepting the Select Street System at such time as the Council is ready to consider approval of the system. -2- ti 3.7 Gardner Bullis School-aafety Measures. Letters from Mrs. Kay Barber and Mr. C. Ahern, referred from com- munications, were read by Mr. Salfen, City Clerk. Mr. Salfen explained that the Bullis School and the Furissima School are to be rearranged so that the children through third grade will attend the Bullis School, and the children in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades will attend the Purissima School. This arrangement presents a need for crossing guards on Fremont Road at the entrance to the school. He suggested that an additional guard will be needee. at Klanuolla and Fremont Roads. In answer to Councilman Henley's questions of whether this calledfor. an expenditure of funds, and if so, whether it is budgeted, the C'lerr said it would entail an expenditure and is not budgeted. He further explained that the responsibilityof providing guards at school crossings is handled in various ways, namely, by the jurisdictional body, by the P. T. A. parents, or by the, school district. Following discussion, the Council's Committee No. 4 (Henley and Aiken) was requested, by Deputy Mayor Aiken, to study the matter and. report. on the expense involved and the Town's responsibility. .VARIANCES: 1. Bair, Milo C. (V-198-64) -Request for Overhead Utilities. 0 The Clerk read the Planning Commission's recommendation of July 27, 1964 approving the request for overhead utilities service for Lot 2, Tract No. 3247 (25870 Westwind Flay). He stated that there is an, existing P. G. &'E. utility pole on the common lot line of Melchor and Bair; that the three existing homes are now being served overhead. He read the criterion previously set by the Council. Deputy .Mayor Aiken commented on the number of variances which have been granted using the Council's criterion. Chairman Garbett, of the Planning Commission, commented that the Council's criterion was the basis for denying the request, but the existence of the pole made it seem reasonable to grant the request. ACTION: That the request of Milo C. Bair (V-198-,64) be approved. "- MOTION: Fowls; In answer-toqueries relative to the pole lines not being screened, Mr. Bair stated that he would plant some trees. SECOND: Bowler; VOTE: AYES: Bowler, Henley, Fowle . NOES: Deputy Mayor Aiken ABSENT: _Mayor Clayton The Motion was carried. -3- °V 2.�.Clarke, Wm. D. (V-199-64) - Request for Overhead Utilities. The City Clerk read the Planning Commission's recommendation of July 29,. 1964 approving the request for overhead utilities for Lot 3, Tract No. 208%,(Gerth. Subdivision), located at the end of Linda Lane. He commented that, in the applicant's request, he had stated that his lot is the last one to be built uponandthere would be problems of going under an existing driveway; that the proposed - location of P. G. &. Epole to serve the lot is in the PUE easement. Commissioner Garbett explained the Planning Commission's reasons for. recommending approval, stating. that the area could be properly screen- ed and th, polo .:ould nt the rte: ar of tho lot. ACTION: That the request of Wm, D. Clarke (V-199-64) not be approved, in that it does not meet the Council's criterion and that it is adjacent to a subdivision which will be required to have underground utilities. MOTION: Bowler; Lost for lack of Second. Councilman Bowler withdrew his Motion. ACTION: ' That the request of Wm. D. Clarke (V-199-64) be approved. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Fowle; VOTE: .;YES: Fowle, Henley NOES: Bowler, Deputy Mayor Aiken ABSENT: Mayor Clayton .The Motion was lost for lack of majority vote. -`DIVISIONS OF LAND: Tentative Maps. 1. Hemmeter, George T. (282-64) 2 lots. Engrs. Riley & Floyd. The Clerk explained that approval was recommended by the Planning Commission atits meeting of July 13, 1964; that the request is being made under the provisions of Sec. III, Subsec. 3:40 of Ordi- nance No. 69 to sever Lot No. 1 (one -acre) from Lot No. 2 (4.8 acres) which division would leave Lot No. 2 'Not a Building Site' (Lot No. 1 contains a residence). Conditions of approval of the City Engineer, July 17, 1964, the County Health Dept., July 7, 1964, and the Fire District, July 6, 1964, were read. Conditions of the Check List were read and discussed. ACTION: ( l That the Tentative Map of George T. Hemmeter (282-64) 2 lots be approved in accordance with the Planning Commission's re- commendation of July 13, 1964. MOTION:. Henley; SECOND: Fowle; VOTE: Passed unanimously -4- . Fremont Hills Development Co. Resubd. of Lots 1, 2, 3,_and 8, Tract 10 1:.. The Clerk reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendation for ap- proval, dated July 13, 1964. He explained that the request was. made in order to provide better access, and explained the proposed pattern of ingress and egress. Following discussion of possible approaches to serving parcels with- out encroaching on privacy of owners of Lot A and Lot B, and also to prevent leaving unusable land, it was the general feeling of the Council that an on-site inspection should be made prior to approving the proposed plan. Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Cowden explained that the Health Department has approved the access roads in relation to placement of septic tanks and drainfields for Lots A and B which would place homes in an area where privacy would not be invaded by proposed access crossing these lots to serve Parcel D. After reviewing the comments of Mr. and Mrs. Cowden, it was still the opinion that the Council should see the sites. Action was deferred until the.- meetingof August 19, 1964. 3. deZahara, B. B. (281-64) 2 lots. Engr. Marvin Wolff. ...The City Clerk explained the proposed division of a three -acre par- cel from larger parcel (11+ acres) under the ownership of Mrs, deZahara under the provisions of Sec. III, Subsec. 3:40 of Ordinance No. 69. The 3+ acre parcel will be shown as 'Nota a Building Site". Requirements and conditions of the Health Department, July 14, 1964,. the City Engineer, July 1'7,.1964 and the Fire District, July 6, 1964, were read and discussed. The Planning Commission's Check List was reviewed. Discussion foll'bwed with regard to the inclusion of property north- erly ofTaaffe Road as a part of the subdivision and theEngineer's requirement for the abandonment of the existing well. ACTION: That the Tentative Map of B. B. deZahara (281-64) 2 lots be approved, subject to the Planning Commission's recommendation of July 13, 1964; that the -8+ acre parcel be properly marked 'Not a Building Site'. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Bowler; VOTE: Passed unanimously Letter, dated July 23, 1964, - will be acknowledged by the City Attorney.. OR: Budget - Property Tax. Ordinance No. 100. Ordinance No. 100, adopting and fixing the amount of money, FORTY, THREE THOUSAND :DOLLARS (9643,000.00) to be raised by taxation, was -5- presented and rea69_ in its entirety by the City Attorney. :Budget for the fiscal year 1964-65, in the amount of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND WENTY DOLLARS ($155,020.00), was presented. Discussion followed on 'several items listed on the Budget. $1500.00 - League of California Cities 5000.00 - Codification of Town Ordinances Councilmen questioned the reason for the large amount allotted to League of California Cities. The Clerk explained that this amount would take care of expenses for additional meetings which the Mayor, as President of the Peninsula Chapter, would be required to attend, and also the expense of conferences which the Mayor, City -Attorney and Manager attend. The City Attorney commented that the Town can benefit greatly by. attendance at the League of California Cities meeting. He urged .all Councilmen to participate. With reference to Codification of Ordinances, the City Clerk explain- ed that $5000.00 is .the amount budgeted, but may not be expended. He did not think the entire amount would be needed. The Deputy Mayor commented that he felt additional police coverage for the Town should be investigated. If such service would call for additional expense he would be in accord with cutting the 0 amounts of other items in the Budget. .Following explanation, by Mr. Selfen, of the present coverage, Coun- cilmen concurred that more coverage is needed, but decli",.d to alter the Budget as presented. ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 100 as read. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Fowls; ROLL CALL: AYES: Bowler, Fowle, Henley, Deputy Mayor Aiken NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Clayton WARRANTS: Bills, in the amount of NINE THOUSAND NINETY-TWO DOLLARS and Three Cents .($9,092.03), were presented by Councilman Fowle. ACTION: That bills, as presented; be approved; that the City Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants.. MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Henley ROLL CALL: AYES: Bowler, Fowle, Henley, Deputy Mayor Aiken NOES: None ABSENT:- Mayor Clayton -6- aq N` rr OTHER BUSINESS: problem of excessive speed on E1 Monte Road Dens discussed. The Clerk 'r2ported there had been, for a few days, good coverage by the California Hiway Patrol,butthere seemingly has been no coverage recently. He -was requested, by the Deputy Mayor, to look into the situation. MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:15 P. M. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, August 19, 1964 at 9:45 P. M. at the Town Hall. Resully submitted, PAUL W. SAIF City Clerk -7- Town of hos os Hills. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY FUND: Fines & Forfeitures 7,500.00 Policing Contract - Foothill College 2,000.00 9,500.00 "CHARGES -FOR CURRENT SERVICES: Filing Fees 3,500.00 ,Variances & Use Permits 606.00 .Inspection Fees 8000:00 12,100.00 Path Fund Payments 7,000.00 Public Telephone 30.00 Interest on Public Monies �1 _5_00.00 8,530.00 `TOTAL. REVENUE: $5145,020.00 UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS: 10 000.00 TOTAL: $+1. �J Adopted 8-3-64 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1964 - 1965 _ REVENUE _wS : 'Real Property .`x_43,000.00 " 43,000.00 -LICENSES & PERMITS: Building Permits .11,750.00 -.Plumbing Permits 3,200.00 Electrical Permits 2,600.00 Business Licenses - 9,500.00 Other Permits .150.00 'Plan Check Fees 200.00 27,400.00 --.PRIVILEGES & FRANCHISES: Gas & Electric 5,200.00 Garbage 3,200.00 8,400.00 PROPORTIONATELY SHARED TARES: Motor Vehicle in Lieu 20,400.00 -Alcoholic Beverage 1,500.00 Sales Tax 5,900.00 Gas Tax (Maintenance - 2107) 7,290.00 Gas Tax (Engineering) 1000.00 35,ogo.00 MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY FUND: Fines & Forfeitures 7,500.00 Policing Contract - Foothill College 2,000.00 9,500.00 "CHARGES -FOR CURRENT SERVICES: Filing Fees 3,500.00 ,Variances & Use Permits 606.00 .Inspection Fees 8000:00 12,100.00 Path Fund Payments 7,000.00 Public Telephone 30.00 Interest on Public Monies �1 _5_00.00 8,530.00 `TOTAL. REVENUE: $5145,020.00 UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS: 10 000.00 TOTAL: $+1. �J Adopted 8-3-64 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS _ BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1964 - 1965 �.. GENERAL FUND �, .QDURGS CIVIL DEFENSE: -" - $ 100.00 ELECTIONS: rFINANCE: ',Salaries "Audit Telephone ".Office Supplies Postage Mileage - :OtherExpenses Capital Outlay LAW: City Attorney - Retainer Other Expenses Memberships C�Secretarial Allowance 1 PLANNING & ZO_NING: Salaries Consultant Other Expenses ENGINEERING: Salaries Map & Plan Checking Road Studies, Surveys, Etc. Other Expenses Mileage Capital Outlay RESEARCH & INVESTIGATION: 'League of California Cities: Dues Monthly Meetings Conference Expense inter -City Coucnil Codification of Ordinances 8-3-64 200.00 17,106.00 900,00 600.00 1,400.00 375.00 900.00 750.00 1,000.00 3,900.00 1,000.00 150.00 7 20.00 2,612.40 500.00 200.00 14,424.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 150.00 900.00 1,000.00 300.00 350.00 850.00 400.00 5,000.00 100.00 200.00 23,031.00 5,770.00 3,312.40 18,974.00 6,900.00 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS -- BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1964 - 1965 GENERAL FUND GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS: Insurance `Janitorial ..Maintenance & Repair 'Utilities Other Expenses: Gardening, Grading, Planting, Etc.- -'.POLICE DEPARTMENT: County Sheriff's Fee Other Expenses :BUILDING INSPECTIONS: Salaries Plan Checking Supplies Mileage :Memberships ) Other Expenses PUBLIC UORKS: Road Repairs Other Expenses Weed. Control ...Path Contruction Road Resurfacing rMISCELLANEOUS: Insurance: Public Liability Compensation Councilmanic Liability Fidelity Bonds Annexations SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND: `—load Maintenance - gineering MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY FUND: -Safety Striping 'iTrafiic Signs (`;"115atchi13g Other Expenses RESERVE: TOTAL: 8-3-64 $ 125.00 1,100.00 700.00 700.00 1,000.00 13,790.00 25.00 9,729.60 200.00 200.00 900.00 100.00 inn_no 28,000.00 100.00 3,000.00 7,000.00 10,000-.00 650.00 100.00 550.00 30.00 150.00 7,290.00 1,000.00 3,500.00 2,000.00 3,500.00 150.00 13,815.00 11,229.60 48,100:00 1;480.00 8,290.00 9,150.00 1 043.00 Y61 .b