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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/1964� cxmr'ebtnacxn TOIAT OF LOS ALTOS HILLS - - MITUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING { August: 17,. 1964. The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to .order by Mayor Wm. B. Clayton, Monday, August 17, 1964 at 7:55 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. ROLL CALL: PRDS-j.TT: Councilmen Bowler-, Fowls, Henley Mayor Clayton ,. ABSEYT: Deputy Payor Aiken .MINUTES: August 3, 1964. ACTION: Adopt Minutes of August 3, 1964 as submitted. CormuNICATIONS: 1. Countvof S �Y Li+K.t ucc l' — 1.e b UU1 Claueu August 4, IW—closing report submitted by the Consulting Engineer regarding the Page Mill Road Link, requesting the Town's participation in aubl.ic hearing to be held September 15, 1964 at 2:00 F. N. in the Chambers of the Board of Super- visors, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose. A copy of this report is on file at the Town Hall. A.77TOUNC}LP",ENTS: None. CON'7ITTEE R_ -PORTS: 1. Council. Committee No. 4 Report on Safety. Measures. at Gardner Bullis School. In accordance with the request of the Deputy Mayor at the August 3rd Council Meeting, Councilman Henley reported a meeting with Mr. C. D.' -Ahern and Mrs. Muriel Smith, of the Los Altos School District, and Mrs. Kay Barber, Chairman of the Safety Committee of the Gardner Bullis School F. T. A., and learned their requirements would result in a minimum of two hours a day of supervised crossing for about178 days of the school year.. at a cost of approximately '.-600. Since the Attorney ,General's Office interprets that a school district cannot expend monies forcrossing guards, it was the recom- mendation of Councilman Henley that the Town offer one-half of the cost to a limit of $300, with the understanding the' the Gardner Bullis P. T. A. pledge a matching sum and be responsible for recruiting the crossing guard. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Barber were of the opinion this could be accomplished. V pOMMITTEEREPORTS: Safety Measures at G, Bullis School (Contld�); Mrs. Barber asked that the Council provide the 5300 immediately as this change was voted upon the first week of June and the Town's monies would give the F. T. A. time to raise the matching funds. The Council was agreeable to this plan. ACTION: That the City Clerk be instructed to pay to the extent of ?300.00 toward the cost of hiring one crossing guard at Gardner Bullis School. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Fowle Mr. R. W. Towle, 26493 Weston Road, said while he was in favor of the crossing guard at the Bullis School, there will be a similar problem at the Fremont School due to the heavy traffic and excessive speeds. The Question was called. ROLL CALL: AYES: Bowler, Fowle, Henley, Mayor Clayton NOES: None ABSENT: Deputy Mayor Aiken Mrs. Barber expressed the appreciation of the F. T. A, for the Town's cooperation. The Mayor suggested that perhaps the F. T. A. could approach the Council to reduce the speed zone along Fremont Avenue.' OLD .BUSINESS: 1. Appointment of Planning Commissioner. Councilman Fowle said he would be honored to place the name of Arthur S. Alter in nomination for a third term as Planning Commissioner and further stated Commissioner Alter's sound judgment and extensive knowledge made him invaluable. Councilman Henley mutually agreed by moving that nominations be closed. Councilman Bowler, having served with Commissioner Alter, expressed the desire to recognize Commissioner Alter's tremendouscontribution to the Town. The Mayor received a telephone call from Deputy Mayor Aiken expressing his regret he would not be present to cast his vote for Commissioner Alter. The Secretary cast a White Ballot. Commissioner .Arthur S. Alter will serve as Planning Commissioner for aterm of four years, expiring August 1?, 1968. -2- '.' NBU BUSINESS: 1. State of California.- Freeway Maintenance Agreement --E1 Moxite. Road. ' The City Clerk 'submitted proposed Freeway Maintenance Agree- ment and Exhibit "A" for Council's perusal. Following dis- cussion, it was deemed not to be feasible to assume mainten- ance of a partially constructed road and that further clari- fication was needed. ACTION: That the matter of the proposed Freeway Main- tenance Agreement ain- tenanceAgreement be deferred until further advice and recommendation is received from the City Manager. I_ MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Bowler; VOTE:- Passed unanimously. 2. County -of Santa'. Clara - Deletion of Portion of Median at Voorhees Driveway. Mr. ChalmersSmith, representing Mx. Voorhees, stated the removal of-the25 feet of median on E1 Monte Avenue in order to allow proper access to Mr. Voorhees'driveway has been approved by the County and State, since all previous con- demnation negotiations were based on the premise of proper entry, and merely needed the approval of the Town. The Council was concerned whether this change would conflict with the path and signalization planned in this area. The Mayor called a five minute recess at 8:45 P. M., in order to contact Deputy Mayor Aiken, who has been in close contact with this project. The meeting was reconvened at 8:50 P. M. , ACTION: That the removal of the 25 feet of median on E1 Monte Road, as shown on blueprint enclosed with letter dated August %, 1964 from the County of Santa Clara (R. M. Shields, Project Engineer), be approved. NOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Henley; VOTE: Passed. unanimously.' VARIANCES: 1. Clarke,. Wm. D. (V-199-64) - Request for Reconsideration. The City Clerk reviewed the Council Minutes of August 3, 1964 pertaining to Mr. Clarke's request for variance and Council action wherein the Motion for approval was lost for lack of a majority vote. Mr. Clarke stated he had not (J -3- VARIANCES: Clarke (Cont'd.): received an Agenda, possibly due to a change in his address, r.l and. was therefore not present. Councilman Bowler was still of the opinion that the lines across the driveway could not be concealed and that the immediately abutting subdivision, when developed, will be required to have total underground utilities. Mr. Clarke replied this is the last lot in a subdivision approved in 1957, with all but one home with overhead utilities, that the utility pole will be located in the PUS easement whether or not the variance is granted, and that the adjoining 12 acres is presently under one owner- ship for the purpose of breeding and raising horses. There were no objections from property owners within a radial distance of 300 feet. Further discussion followed. ACTION: That the request of 'dm. D. Clarke (V-199-64) be approved. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Fowle ROTS: CALL: AYES: Fowle, Henley, Mayor Clayton NOES: Bowler ABSENT: Deputy Mayor Aiken DIVISIONS OF LAND: Tentative Maps: 1. Fremont Hills Development Co. (278-64) 4 lots. Resubd. of .Lots 1, 2, 3 and 8,. Tract No. 2842. Engr. L. G. Brian. The City Clerk read the conditions of approval of the'Santa Clara County Health Department dated July 29, 1964 and letter dated July 1%, 1964 from the Town Engineer in regard to access. Mr. L. Hines, representing Fremont Hills Development Co., submitted Plot Plan showing drainfield layout and proposed driveway easements for access crossings. However, a Mr. Girard, new owner of Parcel B, objected to the northerly easement crossing his property to serve Parcel C. It was the opinion of the Council that under the circum- stances of this objection, no action could be taken. The Mayor suggested a conference of all parties concerned. DIVISIONS OF LAPID: Final Maps: 1. Nelson, Hilmar C. - Tract No. 328? - Engr. J. W. Riley. ACTION: 1 That the Final Map of Hilmer C. Nelson, Tract No. 328'] be approved. MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously. -4- RESOLUTIONS: 1. Acceptance of improvements - Tract No. 3477 .(Berg). Resolution No. 277, A Resolution of the City Council of the n Town of Los Altos Hills, accepting improvements in Tract No. 3177, was read in its entirety by the City Clerk: ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 277 as read. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Bowler '-L CALL: AYES: Bowler, Fowle, Henley, Mayor Clayton NCE"': None _ABSENT: Deputy Mayor Aiken ORDINANCES: 1. Ordinance No. 101 - Setting Tax Rate. Ordinance No. 101, an Ordinance of the Town of -Los Altos Hills Fixing the Tax Rate for the Current Year, was read in its entirety by the City Clerk. ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 101 as read. MOTION: H:.nley; SECOND: Bowler ROLL CALL: AYES: Bowler,Fowle, Henley, Mayor Clayton NOES: None ABSENT: Deputy Mayor. Aiken 1. Councilman Fowle introduced and read in its entirety, Resolution No. 278, a Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills requesting the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to designate Page Mill Road a "Scenic Route". ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 278 as read. MOTION: Fowls; SECOND: Henley Following discussion, it was suggested the phrase "from Foothill Expressway to Skyline Boulevard" be included in the Resolution. AMENDED MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 278 as read and modified. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Towle ROIBowler, Fowls, Henley, Mayor Clayton NOES: None ABSENT: Deputy Mayor Aiken OTHER BUSINESS (Cont'd.): 2. Continuation of Fremont Hills Development Co. (298-64) 4 lots. Mr. L. Hines, representing Fremont Hills Development Co., returned to the .Council Table requesting reconsideration as an agreement had been reached with Mr. Girard, regarding the driveway easements. Mr. Hines proposed that the northerly easement through Parcel B and serving Parcel C be deleted, Parcel C to take its normal access from La Barranca Way. Mr. Girard did not object to the easement across the southerly portion of his lot to serve Parcel D. Councilman Bowler objected to the naming of the parcels as "A", "B", etc. as they did not conform to the Recorded Map. As the proposed map no longer applied, Ms. Hines was requested to submit a revised map showing the agreed upon easements, adjusted net acreage, lot numbers, etc. WARRANTS: 1. Bills, in the amount of FOUR THOUSAND, SI% HUNDRED AND SEVENTY- THREE DOLLARS and Seventy-four Cents ("$4,693.74), were presented by Councilman Fowle. ACTION: That bills, as presented, be approved; that the City Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. MOTION: Fowls; :SECOND: Bowler ROLL CALL: AYES: Bowler, Fowle, Henley, Mayor Clayton N ES: None ABSENT:Deputy Mayor Aiken (_DJOt RNr'TNT: NOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Fowls 1-1-RETING ADJOURNED: 9:45 P. M. to: - YPYT REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING: Tuesday, September 8, 1964, at 9:45 F. M. at the Town Hall. tfully submitted, IA � 17• City Clerit� 8/17/64-mam Town of Los Altos Hills (J