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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/07/1967CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING September 7, 1967 Mayor Albert T. Henley called the adjourned regularmeeting to order at 7:50 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, with the following members answering Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowls, Mayor Henley. Absent: Councilman Aiken (arrived at 7:54 P. M.). The Planning Commission was represented by Chairman Hinckley. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 7, 1967 were approved as APPROVAL submitted, upon Motion by Councilman Fowie, Second by Councilman OF MINUTES Benson, with Councilman Davey abstaining, and Councilman Aiken absent.8/7/67 The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 21, 1967 were approved MINUTES OF as submitted, upon Motion by Councilman Davey, Second by Councilman 8/21/67 Benson, with Councilman Fowls abstaining, and Councilman Aiken absent. The City Manager read the -following communications: COMMUNICA- 1) Telegram from Mr. Huey D. Johnson, of The Nature Conservancy, TIONS (1) dated September 7, 1967, accepting the Council's terms as stated in the City Manager's letter of August 23, 1967, including the extended payments at no interest and subject to suitable legal arrangements. Council noted this.confirmation does not constitute a contract. 2) The following communication was received after the cut-off date, (2) however, Council had no objection to its reading: Letter from Mr. Donald A. Miller, Chairman of the Los Altos Hills Association rYeeway Committee dated September 7, 1967, requesting that at least two members of his Committee be allowed to participate in future discussions with the Town Landscape Committee and the State Division of Highways Depart- ment, in view of the confirmation from the Highway Department to agree to a review. 3)In this connection, City Manager read letter from the Division of (3) Highways dated August 28, 1967, agreeing to a review of the landscape plans for a portion of the Junipero Serra Freeway for possible changes that might help suppress theFreewaynoise. City Manager announced there will be a meeting of the Town Landscape ACTION Committee and the State Division of Highways at the Town Hall on Monday, September 11, 1967 at 9:30 A. M. and the Mayor stated this meeting is open to the public, especially to those who aro present tonight and wish to attend. Councilman Aiken arrived at 7:54 P. M. 4) Communication from the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa (4) { Clara dated August 299 1967 requesting the Council to submit the name of a nominee to complete the term, expiring June 30, 1968, on the Santa Clara County Library Commission, which represents the County at -large.. The Mayor requested the Council to be prepared to submit a natie of a ACTION nominee before October 2nd. 5) Communication from the Los Altos Hills Association dated Sept. 6, COMMUNICA- 1967, applauding the Council for their concept of purchasing the TIONS Byrne property, but questioned whether or not a majority of the cont'd. Town feel they will share in these benefits. This letter requested (5) the purchase of the Byrne property be brought to a vote of the towns- people. At the request of Councilman Fowle, Mayor Henley directed this matter ACTION of the Byrne property purchase be agendaed for full discussion and Public Hearing at the next meeting, September 18th. 1) City Manager announced the dinner meeting of the Inter -City Council ANNOUNCE - on Thursday, September 7, 1967, to be held in Los Gatos. Council MENTS regretted this adjourned regular meeting conflicted. (1) 2) Councilman Aiken stated he was sorry he was detained and missed (2) the approval of Minutes since he believed there was action at this RE: SEWER table regarding Ordinance No. 8, Section 3, requiring residents ORD. #8 living within 200' of a sewer to connect, but that it was not recorded in the Minutes. Councilman Fowle agreed with Councilman Aiken that this was discussed and recalled that the City Attorney was asked to prepare such an amendment but that there was no official action. There was no objection from the Chair for further discussion of this matter at this time. [Motion by. Counoilman Aiken that Ordinance No. 8 be amended to eliminate MOTION ll Section 3, all other sections of Ordinance No. 8 remaining as they are. (no Sec.) The Mayor stated that he recalled that there was discussion but that it would require an amendment to the ordinance and it was questioned whether action on an unagendaed ordinance would be a good idea, and no official action was taken. Councilman Aiken then amended his Motion to instruct the City Attorney to +AMZNDED prepare for the next meeting an ordinance amendment to Ordinance No. 8, to MOTION eliminate the 200' provision and that the amendment be an agenda item for (no Sec, the September 18th meeting. Councilman Fowle said he would be happy to second Councilman Aiken's Notion, but with a substitute section "requiring connection to an available sewer upon order of the City Council based on conditions of health, welfare and safety. Councilman Aiken stated he was not in full agreement with this, but would accept Fowle's suggestion provided it also includes that the man has also exhausted all other remedies first and is unable to present the Council with any other alternative. Councilman Aiken then moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare MOTION an ordinance amendement to Ordinance #0 to eliminate Section 3 and sub- .. stitute therefore in place of that requirement that the Council will have the power to order a resident to connect to an available line, if such is available, provided, and only provided, that the resident has exhausted all other possible remedies to cure a health hazard. Councilman Fowle stated he could not agree to this Motion. Discussion followed as to the appropriate language in requiring connec- MOTION tion to sewers, however, no agreement was reached and Councilman'Aiken's LOST Motion was 1cm[ for lack of a Second. -2- The Mayor then suggested that since the City Attorney has heard the SEWER discussion and, if Councilman Aiken would accept, the City Attorney ORD. #8 could circularize his language prior to the next meeting in order cont'd. for the Council to have an opportunity to suggest language which the Council has thought about at the first reading and then the Second reading will be an ordinance the Council can agree upon. Motion by Councilman Aiken, Second by Councilman Fowle, that the City MOTION & Attorney be instructed to suggest language to amend Ordinance No. 8 VOTE to be presented at the September 18th meeting for First Reading, was passed unanimously by Voice Vote. City Attorney read his letter dated September 7th addressed to City PROPOSED Manager advising of a possible timetable for proceedings relating to SEWER Sewer Assessment District #2. He summarized the proceedings and ASSESSMENT described the action necessary for the Council to meet legal require- DISTRICT #2 ments for formation of the district. City Manager read a letter from Mr. B. W. Marsh, 25541 Altamont Road, requesting the Council to stop the formation of subject district, to grant the developer of Rosehill Estates permission for septic tank permits, and remove his property from the proposed assessment district. City Manager also read a petition signed by persons representing thirteen (13) different properties in the proposed district requesting the Council to stop all action and take no future action on District #2 until the Metcalf & Eddy engineering study is received and officially acted upon by the Council, and to exclude their properties from the boundaries of the proposed assessment district. (\ City Manager also read two form petitions requesting rejection of the forma- tion of all proposed sewer assessment districts. These two petitions were signed by Mr, and Mrs. Paul M. Borg, and Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Nutter. councilman Fowle asked the City Manager to review the background of the district and explain why the district appeared on this Council agenda. Mr. Morse did so and Councilman Fowls commented that the Council did not direct the matter to be on the Agenda but that it had appeared on the agenda as a part of proper procedure caused by the filing of the engineer- ing report with the Town. It was pointed out, that although the engineer- ing report was filed by Engr. E. Mastin, the engineering report was official as Mr. Mastin's firm had been commissioned by the City Engineer to do this work. A discussion ensued as to the justification for the boundaries as recommended in the Mastin report. Mr. Mastin stated that the boundaries are based on the McCandless drainage study and that the final boundaries will be based on the Council decision subsequent to the protest hearing. The City Attorney pointed out there is no specific delineation of boundaries until the Council establishes them. Councilman Fowle pointed out that this report was just filed and that none of the Councilmen have had a chance to study the boundaries for the report. Councilman Aiken pointed out that he would like to see the report circulated and would like to have the City Engineer's comments on it. Councilman Fowle suggested that the Council study the report and refer it q for expert review to the firm of Metcalf & Eddy._ Councilman Fowle indicated that the Metcalf & Eddy report, which is forthcoming, could be augmented with -3- a special section pertaining specifically to the assessment district #2 area. He further stated that he would suggest the Council take no PROPOSED f� action on approving the district until the report is received from SEWER Metcalf & Eddy. ASSESSMENT DIST. #2 After further discussion as to the justification of the boundaries, cont'd. the determination of the boundaries, the background of the district, Councilman Benson moved, Seconded by Councilman Aiken, that the matter MOTION of Sewer Assessment District #2 be taken off the Agenda for this date's meeting and be left off the Agenda until the report from Metcalf & Eddy is received. Councilman Fowle made the following substitute Motion, which was SUBSTITUTE Seconded by Councilman Davey, that the Council ask for and accept the MOTION Division 4 report and further that the firm of Metcalf & Eddy be asked to add a special section to their report pertaining to Sewer Assessment District No. 2 specifically, and, in this report regarding this district, recommendations on assessment spread, boundaries, need and feasibility be included. Councilman Davey stressed that in Seconding this Motion, she was merely making it a matter of record that the engineering report has been filed and further suggested the Council take no action on District No. 2 this evening. Councilman Aiken stated that by asking Metcalf & Eddy to study this particular district implies pre -approval of the sewers in this area. Mayor Henley expressed his opinion that he doubts whether or not Metcalf & Eddy will review the work of another professional and pointed out that the main essence of this Motion would be to provide additional time for MOTIONS the Council to review the Division 4 report. There was no action taken LOST on the Substitute Motion. An amended Motion was made by Councilman Fowle and Seconded by Council- man Davey, that the Council ask for and accept the Division 4 report tonight, but was withdrawn when the City Attorney stated that the proper procedure would be to call for the Division 4 Report by resolution. City Attorney presented and read in its entirety, Resolution No. 407, RES.#407 a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills SEWER ASSESS ordering preparation of written report on proposed improvements DIST. #2 and acquisition, pursuant to Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code. Motion by Councilman Fowle, Seconded by Councilman Davey, that MOTION & Resolution No. 407 be adopted as read, was passed by the following ROLL CALL Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley. VOTE Noes: Aiken, Benson. Absent: None. Motion by Councilman Fawle that the Council instruct the City Manager MOTION to ask Metcalf & Eddy to supplement their report with a specific section on Sewer Assessment District #2, as delineated in Engr. Mastin's report. Councilman Davey Seconded the Motion for the express purpose of getting the Motion on the Floor for discussion. Following 1 expressions of opinion from the Council, Councilman Davey withdrew her v Second and the Motion was lost for lack of a Second. (LOST) -4- At 9:12 P. M., the Mayor adjourned the meeting for recess. RHCESS At 9:34 P. M., the meeting was reconvened by Deputy Mayor Davey, who RECONVENED announced the Mayor had been excused. City Manager read his memo dated ,eptember 6th on the feasibility of CITY MGR. establishing a Town Health Department, concluding it is impractical RE TOWN and not economically feasible. Supporting data on this conclusion is HEALTH DEPT. on file at the Town Hall. Councilman Aiken congratulated Mr. Morse on his thorough report, but stated what he had in mind was not the entire Health program, but simply the hiring of a Town Inspector to ensure the systems are properly installed, even though this is a duplication of the Health Department, as well as maintaining Town files on installations, violations and cures. Discussion followed as to the possibility of hiring an inspector on the same terms as the Town Maintenanceman, the number of houses being built in the Town, and the necessary inspections which would be required of the proposed inspector. At the request of Councilman Aiken, and with the consent of the Council, ACTION Deputy Mayor Davey instructed the City Manager to obtain figures for a part time inspector with responsibilities as discussed above. At Mr, P. Burchard's request, City Manager read his letter dated Sept. 79 1967, agreeing with the concept of hiring a Town Sanitary Inspector and stating his reasons therefor. City Manager stated the basic problem is communication between Town Staff and the County Health Department. If agreeable with Councilraan Aiken, he will (.-.� submit at the next meeting this report and include a section as to what administrative changes can be made with existing staff, without hiring additional personnel. Councilman Aiken agreed, but contended the point that he does not believe the County Health Department has in their records when the violations are cured, when they are reinspected, and if noted. City Manager reported that the Tentative Map of Champagne Heights, TENTATIVE Unit #2, was approved by the Planning Commission on November 20, 1966, MAP -UNIT #2 however, there is one particular problem in the extension of Almaden CHAMPAGNE Way to Unit p2. At the present time, Unit #1 ends at the bulb of tho HEIGHTS present road 40' right of way and is paved 18'. Since there had been discussion that a 40' right of way throughout Unit N2 was not considered adequate, the City Manager net with the City Engineer and developer to discuss a 60' right of way, but it developed that the matter of concern is not the right of way but the paved travelled way for Fire District vehicles. Motion by Councilman i%owle, Second by Councilman Benson, that the MOTION & Tentative Map of Champagne Heights Unit #2 be approved, in accordance VOTE with the recommendations of the City Engineer as to a 20' paved travelled width on a 401 right of way, plus slope easements if required, and in accordance with the Check List and all approving Agencies, was passed unanimously by Voice Vote. - 5- City Manager read letter from Gerard Investments Ltd, received 8/16/67 CHAMPAGNE requesting modification of improvements for Champagne Heights Unit #1, HEIGHTS to extend street improvements to accommodate driveways for lots #5 UNIT # 1 and #6 in Unit #1, in view of the through road being extended through re IMPROVE, Unit #2, as shown on revised map received 8/18/67. Mr. A. Lambert, Gerard Investments Ltd., also .requested that steps be taken to achieve acceptance of improvements of Unit #1. It was the City Engineer's recommendation that the developer build the above stated s_ction of road to Town Standards but that there should be sufficient funds to cover the paving of the bulb in the event Unit #2 is not completed. Mr. Lambert stated there are funds presently in escrow, which could remain as an in lieu bond for the bulb. Motion by Councilman Benson, Seconded by Councilman Aiken, that the MOTION & request of Gerard Investment Lt. for modification of improvements in VOTE Champagne Heights, Unit #1, as recommended by the City Engineer, be granted, was passed unanimously by Voice Vote. Upon receipt of a letter from the City Engineer, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution accepting improvements in Champagne Heights Unit #1. Councilman Benson asked to clarify the following for the record. CONT'D, DISC, He stated he previously made a Motion that the Council hold in abey- SEWER DIST. ante any discussion of Sewer Assessment District #2 until the Metcalf #2 & Eddy report is received and the sense of the Council was that this (� was fine, however, there was no vote on the Motion and Resolution No. 407 was adopted. Councilman Benson wished to on record by the following Motion: That the Council go on record and agree that the Council will hold any discussion of Sewer Assessment District No. 2 in abeyance and not agenda it until the Metcalf & Eddy report is received and evaluated. Motion was Seconded by Councilman Aiken. Councilr:an Fowle asked to go further and receive comments from the Metcalf & Eddy report, but Councilman :Liken objected asking them to review it on the grounds that it would be paramount to prior approval of the district, Mr. Stanley Corbett stated from the Floor that he would like to see action fron the Council to avoid coming to each meeting. Deputy Mayor Davey was of the opinion the action taken by the Council showed that the Division 4 report was to be received for information only and that it stated the intent of every Councilman that there would be no action on District #2 until the Metcalf & Eddy report was received; however, she would be glad to vote on Councilman'Benson's Motion. The Question was called and passed unanimously by Voice Vote. VOICE VOTE Deputy Mayor Davey asked for comments from the Council on possible HUMAN action on the Human Relations Council. There were none, and since RELATIONS this subject was of some interest to her, made the following Motion: COUNCIL -PA That the Council of Los Altos Hills join with Palo Alto to establish a Mid -Peninsula Human Relations Council as outlined in the City of v Palo's Resolution No. 4015 dated July 17, 1967, and further move that MOTION the Mayor appoint a member of the Los Altos Hills Council to participate with Palo Alto in such activities as will accomplish this purpose. Councilman Fowle Seconded the Motion. Deputy Mayor Davey asked for discussion. Mr. D. Spencer asked the HUMW RELATIONS contents of this letter and resolution and both were read by Deputy COUNCIL cont'd. Mayor Davey, which are on file at the Town Hall. Mrs. S. Anderson _ asked whether this includes rent subsidy and was of the opinion a council appointee would be given power to act for the Town. Deputy Mayor Davey stated this is a citizens' group that would address the problems stated and, not necessary for a Councilman to be appointed. The Question was called: Voice Vote: Ayes: Davey, Fowle. Noes: VOTE Benson, Aiken. Absent: Mayor Henley. Motion failed for lack of (Failed) a majority. Motion by Councilman Fowle, Seconded by Coundilman Benson, that the Town of Los Altos Hills cooperate with the City of Palo alto by MOTION & offering to submit a name of an interested citizen to serve on the VOTE Human Relations Council, was passed by the following Voice Vote: Ayes: Benson, Fowle, Deputy Mayor Davey. Noes: Aiken. Absent: Mayor Henley. City Manager read Planning Commission recommendations. Mr. B. P. USE PERMIT Oliver was present and introduced Mr. Walsh, a member of the Laymen's UP -260-66 Board. Mr. Walsh requested the Council to reconsider the Planning ROMAN CATH. Commission's recommendation of a 15 -year term to twenty-five years ORPHANAGE in order to amortize a $125,000 investment, and stated that it is not a school but a summer and holiday residence for dependent girls. He pointed out there were 43 acres and he know of no complaints from the neighbors. Chairman Hinckley of the Planning Commission spoke of the Commission's intent of the 15 year term as being a control for performance and quality and not meant as a restriction. i The City Manager stated that if the use permit is granted, it is no longer a non -conforming use but a conditional use and this will he the last time the Council will be able to place restrictions on this land. Mr. G. Ferrari, stated he had been a neighbor since 1927 and that they were wonderful neighbors, the type of work, being accomplished is beyond reproach and that any consideration the Council can give them, would be appreciated. Further discussion ensued as to conditions and the City Attorney was ACTION requested to prepare such wording as would be acceptable to the Council,DEFBRRED to be taken up later in the Agenda. TO P. a City Manager read Planning Commission's recommendations on proposed FIRE DIST. Fire District Site. Mr. A. S. Alter, President of the Los Altos Fire SITE - District, was present to answer any questions and stated the District PROPOSED did not seek any Council action at this time, but merely asking if there would be any objections to a fire station at this corner or any future objections to abandonment of a portion of Old Purissiraa Road. City :+ttorney advised that the Town could abandon this section and Mrs. Ginzton,, Vice -Chairman of Pathways Committee mentioned at this time the possibility of a path easement with Stanford University at the back of the property. Motion by Councilman Fowle, Second by Councilman Benson, that the Council MOTION Ugo on record as endorsing the choice of site presented by the Los Altos & VOTE Fire District as per •tgpography fire station site slap dated January 16, 1967, was passed unanimuusly by Voice Vote. -7- City Manager read recommendation of the Planning Commission at its PERIPHERAL ^� meeting of August 28, 1967 and announced there would be a meeting ROAD RECOMMEND, ( with Mr. J. Pott, County Director of Public Works, Mrs. Ginzton and PATHWAYS COM. Councilman Davey to discuss and inspectthese peripheral roads. Motion by Councilman Benson, Seconded by Councilman Powle, that the MOTION Pathways Committee report on periph-oral roads, Los Altos Hills dated VOTE August 28, 1967 as recommended by the Planning Commission, be approved, was passed unanimously by Voice Vote. Deputy Mayor Davey expressed the appreciation of the Council for Mrs. Ginzton's efforts in this matter and her willingness to carry this project through. Discussion ensued concerning possible lack of County funds and the possibility of the Town expending public monies for such a purpose; however, the City Attorney stated there are constitutional limitations as to where a Town can spend money.. It was briefly discussed that perhaps private funds from the Los Altos Trails Group might be available. In continuing the review of the application of the Ronan Catholic CONT'D. DISC. Orphanage Use Permit, the City Attorney submitted a list of conditionsUSE PERMIT and Councilman Aiken asked that they be a,-iended to include UP -264-66 " 'part time' private school and recreational facility" and the R.C.ORPHANAGE addition of " ' voluntary' sale or transfer of the property". Motion by Councilman Benson, Second by Councilman Aiken, for approval MOTION & of application of Ronan Catholic Orphanage (UP -264-66) for a Use VOTE Permit to build a single story structure of not more than 5,000 (� square feet area to house not more than twenty (20) girls and up to five (5) attendant Sisters, and to maintain a part time private school and recreational facility on the subject prenises, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. The Use -Permit shall be valid for a term of twenty-five (25) years from and after September 7, 1967. 2. The subject premises shall be reviewed at least once every three (3) years to determine compliance with the terns hereof. 3. Construction shall not be commenced until approval by the Planning Commission of a site development plan to be submitted by the applicant, said plan to include a plan for a riding trail. 4. The Use Pernit shall terminate upon the voluntary sale or transfer of all or any part of the subject property by the present owner. The Question was called and passed unanimously by Voice Vote. Councilman Aiken requested the record be made clear that this approval would not constitute an enlargement of the present use but would remain the same, or even possibly a lesser use, and noted the very low density of the property; and, but for the fact that the building would be a fire hazard to the children, the applicant could continue with the present non -conforming use. Due to the lengthy Agenda, discussion of policy for maintenance and use of PARKS public parks and recreation areas was deferred to the 9/18/67 Council meeting. Motion by Councilman Benson, Second by Councilman Aiken, that the recon- LOS ALTOS mendation of the Planning Commission to join with the City of Los Altos BEAUTIFI- in their Beautification Program to save mature trees be approved, and CATION that the City Manager be instructed to administer and publicize the PROGR'1M program, was passed unanimously by Voice Vote. MOTION & VOTE WE The City Engineer had nothing further to report, STAFF The City Manager announced a State-wide conference on undcrgrounding REPORTS C1 utilities to be held in Los Angeles on Nov, 29 -Dec. 1, and suggested CITY MGR. a Staff member or Councilman attend. Councilman Aiken said he would make every effort to attend since, as an electrical engineer, he is very interested. a) City Attorney reported on receipt of letters as a result violations CITY being referred to him from the Health Department for legal action when ATTORNEY all other means are exhausted; that 90% of the cases have been resolved, but for the remaining situations there is no solution until there are sewers. b) City Attorney asked that a litigation.session be agendaed for the September 18th meeting. Without objection, the Staff wa, so instructed. c) City attorney reported he had received copies of the four bills on NOISE noise abatement and that two were defeated and two were signed by the ABATE - measurement which will become law in October. These bills spell out ABAT measurement of noise, set up a limit as to large vehicles it certain NT speeds at certain decibels of sound, prohibit sale of certain equipment, etc. City Attorney reported there is nothing the Town can adopt since this field has been occupied by the State and hopefully there will be some relief. 1) Mr. D. Spencer commented that before the Council called for the PRESHNTA- question, the audience was asked for their opinions and in recent TIONS FROM months he noted the Council's restriction of this. Mr. Spencer asked THE FLOOR why the people weren't asked if they had an opinion. l i- 2) Mrs. S. Anderson asked for clarification as to why Bngr. blastin -J submitted an engineering report. Deputy Mayor Davey explained that as a result of the Council's order foz the preparation and written report from the Engineer of Work on the proposed improvements and acquisitions for District #2, that Mb Candles .Co. commissioned this engineering work to Engr. Mastin. The City Attorney reported this action is to update the Town's building, ORD.#127 plumbing and electrical codes, adopting the three publications by ADOPTING reference. UNIFORM City Attorney introduced and read title of Ordinance No. 127, an BUILDING ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills, California adopting the CODES Uniform Building Code (1967 Edition) of the International Conference of Building Officials, The Uniform Plumbing Code (1967 Edition) of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and The National Electrical Code (1965 Edition) of the National Fire Protection Association, regulating the construction, alteration, renovating and remodeling of building, the installation of plumbing, gas and electrical facilities and appliances, the installation of certain utilities under- ground, the issuance of permits therefor, providing for the fees, administration and enforcement thereof, and penalties for its violation, and repealing all ordinances or portions thereof in conflict therewith. Motion by Councilman Fowle, Second by Councilman Aiken, that further MOTION & reading of Ordinance No. 127 be waived, was passed unanimously by the VOTE following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Aiken, Benson, Fowle, Deputy Weyer 1st READ - Davey. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Henley. ING To conform with the Government Code, the City Manager was instructed to publicize on two successive weeks in the local newspaper notice of public bearing on October 2, 1967 at the Town Hall for discussion and second reading of proposed Ord. No. 127. -9- WARRANTS: Bills, in the amount of ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY -NIMH WARRANTS DOLLARS and Thirty Cents ($1,689.30) were presented by Councilman Fowla [ ! for payment. Motion by Councilman Fowle, Second by Councilman Benson, MOTION approving the bills and authorizing the City Clerk to craw the & VOTE appropriate warrants, was passed unanimously by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmen Aiken, Benson, Fowle, Deputy Mayor Davey. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Henley. Deputy Mayor Davey reported the Planning Commission has requested the OTHER MAPS Committee report be referred to them as a planning tool for one BUSINESS of their objectives for this term. BY CC Motion by Councilman Benson, Second by Councilman Aiken, that the MF.PS MOTION Committee report be referred to the Planning Commission for their study and information, was passed unanimously by Voice Vote. Deputy Mayor Davey announced the need for a clock in the Council Chambers CLOCK and asked the City Manager to look into the matter. Deputy Mayor Davey, in answer to Mr. Spencer's question as to why the audience's opinions are not invited stated that open discussions are lengthy and the reason for not allowing discussion from the Floor is merely due to the time element. She stressed that the Council did not wish to prevent anyone from speaking from the Floor. Mrs. R. L. Jonas suggested that additional time be allowed for those items where lengthy discussions re anticipated. Deputy Mayor Dav-ay indicated that she had asked for a " resentations from the Floor" item for placezeent on the Agenda in order to urge citizens to speak. Councilman Aileen stated that he was opposed to the placement of an arbitrary amount of time for items and indicated that in his opinion there was no need to adhere to it and cut off audience participation. He further stated that he felt the audience should speak at the time the issues were before the Council and not later in the evening when the matter under discussion is closed. Mrs. S. Anderson asked if citizens can get information concerning Agenda items prior to the meetings. Deputy Mayor Davey advised that all informa- tion is public and available at the Town Hall prior to the meetings. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 P. H. NEXT R3GULAR MEETING: Monday, September 18, 1967 at the Town Hall at 7:45 P. M. 9/7/67 -10- Respectfully submitted, JUANITA L. MORGAN City Clerk Town of ffJlLoLLs Altos Hills / F. M. Munz