HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/03/1967CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
January 3, 1967
The Regular Adjourned Meetingof the City Council of the Town of Los Altos
Hills was called to order on Tuesday, January 3, 1967 by Mayor Albert T.
Henley at 7:50 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills,
California.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: .Councilmen Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Mayor Henley
ABSENT: Councilman Fowle
PLANNING COMMISSION
REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Gertrude S. Sherlock
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 19, 1966.
ACTION:
That the Minutes of December 19,1966
be approved as submitted.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Bowler
'VOTE_: Passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Resignation of Planning Commissioner Helen S. Ashby.
Mayor Henley read Commissioner Ashby's letter of resignation,
effective January 2, 1967.
ACTION:
That the Council's appreciation be expressed to
Mrs, Ashby for her time and faithful service to
the Town.
MOTION: Aiken; SECONDt Bowler; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:.
1. Inter -City Council Dinner Meeting, January 5th, Vahl's Restaurant, Alviso.
2, City Manager Morse announced the following Council appointments to
Special Committees of the League of California Cities: -
Councilman Wm. Ross Aiken - League Committee on Electronic Data
Processing
Councilman Mary C, Davey League Committee on Home Rule
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3. Ma^�
y'eeting of Inter -.City Council - Mayor will oppose the issue of
election= Mof repxe'entatives at large.
UNSCHEDULBD ITEMS:
1. Oath of Office - City Manager.
The oath of office for City Manager of the Town of Los Altos Hills
was administered to Lowell W. Morse by Clayton J. Smith, City Clerk
pro tem.
2. Seidman, George - Request for Extension of Time to File Final Maps.
ACTION:
That the request of George Seidman for extension of
one (1) year to December 20, 1967 for filing final map
of Tract No. 4111 be approved.
MOTION: Davey; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
3. Davis, Donald (V-275-66) - Request for Reductions of Setback Requirement.
for New Residence at 26624 Via Cerro Gordo.
ACTION:
That the request of Donald Davis (V-275-66) be
approved in accordance with the recommendations
of the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: .Davey; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
4. Stutz, Robert S. (V-274-66) - Request for Reduction of Setback Requirement
for New Garage and Shop at 25310 Elena Road.
ACTION:
That the request of Robert S. Stutz (V-274-66)
be approved, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Davey; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
S. Town Traffic Sign Proposal.
City Manager submitted California State Automobile Association traffic
sign deficiency study of the streets within Los Altos Hills, and
recommendations for 245 additional sign locations.
Although the charge was considered fair, Council requested any
expenditures be held to the budgeted amount. Without objection, the
matter was referred to the City Manager and Law Enforcement Committee
for a determination of the most needed signs.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEMS Cont Id.:
6. Agreement for Existing Street Lights - Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
At the request of the City Council on 12/19/66, Mr. A. E. Corduan,
Chairman of the Law Enforcement Committee read from a prepared report
regarding the lighting in this area and concluded that in the matter
of traffic safety there was no need to maintain the lights in the
Burke, Fremont area.
Mayor read Los Altos Hills Association letter dated 12/30/66 opposing
the street lighting and suggesting private driveway lighting, and
results of a survey from the Association from the residents living in the
vicinity of the subject lights - results: 5 in favor, 8 opposed to the
lighting.
Mr. Charles Spitzer, of 25311 Fremont Road, spoke in favor of retaining
the lighting agreement in this area.
Mr. Fred Wickman, Sunset Drive, spoke in favor of the lights since there
is considerable night foot travel.
Councilman Bowler expressed his opinion that the six existing lights
were not there because of selective planning but merely a pattern of
lighting already existing within the County before incorporation, and,
on this basis, the lights would have to be ,justified. Councilman Davey
however believed the existing agreement should be retained since it had
been a part of the County Systen, and serves a purpose, but promised
personally to review the existing lights for one year to see that they
fill a specific need of safety and public interest. Councilman Aiken
had previously preferred to have the lights remain, however, since the
decrease in the traffic from the opening of the expressway, revised his
stand.
ACTION:
That the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to
execute the proposed lighting agreement to continue
the lights for one year and at the end of such time,
those lights will be discontinued unless they can
be shown to be a pattern of public safety and
necessity.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Davey
ROLL CALL: 'AYES: Bowler, Davey, Mayor Henley
NOS: Aiken
ABSENT: Fowle
7. Appointment of Freeway Landscape Committee.
Mayor Henley announced the following appointments to the Junipero Serra
Freeway Landscape Committee:
Councilman Mary C. Davey
Planning Commissioner Gertrude S. Sherlock
Chairman of Tree Planting Committee, Preston Burchard
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UNSCHaDULED ITEMS: AppoiriTEents cont'd.:
The Mayor announced the purpose of this Committee will be to confer
with the State Highway Department to augment the present screening
plan and a change in the proposed maintenance building location.
There were comments from the Floor objecting to the proposed maintenance
building location on Christopher's Lane.
S. Contract with State Employees' Retirement System for Actuarial Study.
ACTION:
That the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract
with the State Employees' Retirement System for an
actuarial study.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Aiken
ROLL CALL. AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fowle
9. City Manager's Report.
1) Recommendation for authorization to sell Town vehicles and
retain present mobile system of communication.
ACTION:
That the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager -
as outlined in his report of January 3, 1967 regarding Town
vehicles and that authorization is hereby given for the sale
of the two Town cars, excluding the radios; further:, that
the City Manager furnish the City Council with information
regarding liability insurance coverage on both City and
privately owned vehicles.
MOTION: Davey; SECOND: Aiken
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fowle
2) Study on Barron Creek Water Shed.
The City Manager called the Council's attention to its action of
last meeting authorizing the City Engineer to prepare a proposal
for a study of the Barron Creek Water Shed. Mr. Morse recommended
the City Engineer be directed to hold off on the proposal until the
next meeting at which time a recommendation will be presented
regarding the Master Drainage Study. There was no objection to this
recommendation, and therefore the Council concurred.
3) Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management, Board of
Supervisors Chambers, January 5th. Town has been allotted ten minutes
on Cae Agenda and City Manager will attend this meeting and report
l to Council.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: City Manager's Report cont'd.:
4) Elevation of Head Tabla for Council.
City Manager stated that several persons had suggested the purchase
of a new table, as well as elevating the head table for better visual
viewing. Mr. Morse estimated the cost at $242.00, plus tax; however,
he pointed out that this was not a recommendation but a suggestion
for Council consideration.
Councilman Aiken opposed using Town funds for this purpose at this
time.
ACTION:
Move to table.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Bowler
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fowle
At 9:15 P. M., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to an Executive Session.
At 9:37 P. M., the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
11. Appointment City Clerk -Deputy City Treasurer.
ACTION:
That the City Council appoint Mrs. Juanita L. Morgan
as City Clerk and Deputy City Treasurer of the
Town of Los Altos Hills.
MOTION: Davey; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
City Manager advised the Council Mr. Clayton J. Smith's title will ba
Assistant to the City Manager and Building Inspector -Chief of Police.
PRESaNTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: None.
F.ESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution No. 375 - Agenda Procedures..
City Attorney presented a resolution in accordance with the City Manager':.
recommendations dated November 21, 1966 re agenda and consideration of
unlisted or unscheduled matters.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 375,
a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills
establis-icing procedures relating to matters to be considered at meetings
of said City Council.
ACTION:
That Resolution No. 375 be adopted as read.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Davey
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fowle
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OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN:
1. Communication from Mr. D. Spencer, 27490 Sherlock Road, read by Mayor
Henley, who advised Mr. Spencer his letter will again come before the
Council when Server Assessment District No. 2 is before tha Council.
2. Mayor Henley questioned the status of the referral to the Planning
Commisssion as to the designation of the Junipero Serra Freeway as a
Scenic Highway. Planning Commission Chairman Hibner advised the Mayor
that Commissioner Benson is awaiting a reply from Mr. Harry P. Schmidt,
of the State Department of Public Works in answer to his inquiry regarding
the conditions and requirements for such a designation.
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Bowler
MISTING ADJOURNED: 9:48 P. M.
NEXT REGULAR MEETLVG: Monday, January 16, 1x67 at 7:45 P. M. at the
Town Hall.
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Respectfully submitted,
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LQaELL le, MORSE
City Manager
Town of Los Altos Hills