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TC',P? OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
} MINUTE; OF .A REGULAR MEETING
June 6, 1966
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos
Hills was called to order Monday, June 6, 1966 by Mayor Albert T.
Henley, at 7:58 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los
Altos Hills, California.
ROLI CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Fowls,
Mayor Henley
ABSENT: None
PLANNING COMMISSION
RETRESENT^TIVE: Commissioner Helen Ashby.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 16, 1966.
ACTION:
Adopt Minutes of May 16, 1966
as submitted.
May 23, 1966 - A. M.
ACTION:
Adopt Minutes of May 23, 1966, A. M.,
as submitted.
May 23, 1966 - P. M
Correction:
Cont'd. Special Meeting, Item 1, Trucking
Violations on Magdalena Road, P. 3 - omit
Action to adopt Ordinance No. 114, plus
following paragraph, and substitute:
"Proposed Ordinance No. 114 was considered,
however, matter died for lack of a Motion
to adopt."
ACTION:
Adopt Minutes of May 23, 1966 - P. m. -
as corrected.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Fowle
ROLL CALL: AYES: Bowler, Davey, Fowls,
Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Aiken
ABSENT: None
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
(!} 1. Tree Committee - Chairman Burchard.
Chairman Burchard's comments related to a periodic report and
future plans, which included his plea for the maintenance
personnel and truck as suggested in the 1966-67 Budget and
re -landscaping of the Town Hall as a focal point of interest
and color. In regard to the landscaping, there has been an
offer of aid from the Men's Garden Club of Santa Clara County,
which includes a number of distinguished professional members,
to aid in the planning and planting; however, the substantial
amount of planning and paper work required for such a project
would require a fee, which Mr. Burchard requested the City
Council to consider, and to be charged against the remaining
funds in the current budget. -
Council endorsed this program, as long as it would be contained
within the $2,000..00 proposed for the Town Hall, and was
gratified at the concern of the 1^en's Garden Club. It was
suggested the Tree Committee be designated as the official
custodian of the Town Hall and that the Committee submit a
specific plan for Council consideration,. to include the land-
scaping of all factors, such as, the storage building, parking
area, lawns and exterior planting..
(, ) ACTION:
That the Tree Committee be authorized funds
from the 1965-1966 Budget not to exceed $500.00
and that a plan for the landscaping of the Town
Hall, plus parking access and other functions of
the grounds, be submitted.
MOTION: Davey; SECOND: Bowler
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Fowle
Slayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STAFF HEIGHTS:
1. City Attorney - Congregation Beth Am.
City Attorney presented Mr. Gerald D. Marcus and James L.
Sammett, representatives of the Congregation Beth 1m, so that
the matter of the private school on the grounds might be
clarified.
Mr. Marcus apologized for the delays due to the untimely
passing of Mike Stern, who was to present their case, and wished
to make clear that the Congregation has tried to live within
-- the framework of its use permit, and if there were any
violations, it was only through the innocence of its governing
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ST:4FF REPORTS: Congregation Seth Am.
body. Mr. Marcus elaborated on two points:
1) Cooking classes - The Sisterhood planned classes on phases
of Jewish cooking, to be available to members of the
Congregation. The course did not materialize and is not
aware of any problem in this area.
2) Private Montessori Day School - This is not an adjunct of
the Congregation but was allowed for practical, economical
purposes, and in line with the Congregation's interest in
education as a religious effort and motivation of the
school, which is State licensed, enrolling less than 30
pupils for a maximum of 30 hours a week. Rental of M0.00
per month is charged.
City Attorney reviewed Minutes of a Special Meeting on June 27,
1958 and language of Use Permit (V-25-58) granted the Congre-
gation Beth Am, and it was questioned whether all conditions
had been complied with. City Manager stated all conditions had
been met, except additional landscaping is required as a buffer.
Mr. Marcus announced that a special fund in memoriam of Mike
Stern has been raised for the sole purpose of completing the
landscaping, and that the building program has been reviewed
by the membership, with the hope that the building of the
sanctuary will go forward as approved, with no variation.
Following discussion, Council concurred that the private school
was not within the limits of the Use Permit and its use is to
be discontinued immediately; however, if any change is contem-
plated in the present Use Permit, a new use permit must be
applied for, with an updated plan, and public hearings held.
Mayor asked for comments from the Floor. There were none.
OLD BUSINESS:
Maynard B. Stevenson, 24785 Prospect Road, Los Altos Hills -
hequest for De -Annexation.
City Attorney outlined the proper procedure for de -annexation
according to the Government Code, with the end result that the
matter would require a total vote of the entire populous of
the Town of Los Altos Hills.
Nr. Stevenson withdrew his request for de -annexation due to
the involvement and cost.
Nu4! BUSINESS:
1. Select System Road Project No. 14.
(-a)— Possible transfer of lib funds to County. .
City Manager explained that in order to receive matching funds
under the Collier -Unruh Local Transportation Act, the :Town must
meet certain geometric standards. Town standards on road widths
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NEW BUSINESS: Select System Road Project No. 14 (Cont'd.):
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fall two feet short of the State's requirements,and failing
Council approval of the additional width will mean loss of
these funds.
Engineer Cook reported on his efforts to obtain a deviation
from the State's requirements for road widths, referring to
his letter dated March 30, 1966 requesting a general type
approval for 11' travelled way lanes for Collector Roads, with
each project to be submitted for specific approval, and his
submittal, letter and plans dated May 4, 1966 of such a
specific project on Altamont Road (Champagne Aeights Unit #1),
and an additional contact in Sacramento by the City Manager;
however, State approval was not given on the requested
deviations.
In considering that additional monies will be available in the
future (possibly 525,000 annually), the Town will be faced
with the problem of complying with theaddedwidth, and Engr.
Cook stated three solutions present themselves:
1) Each year face the problem of width or lose the money,
returning it to the State, or 2) approve the deviation in width
and require certain streets to be tiro feet wider and use these
funds, or 3) transfer the money to the County, which in turn
would be allocated to the Town's non -expressway allocation under
the 1961 County Highway Bond Program in a sum equal to the
amount transferred to the County; however, the County reserves
the right to express priority.
Discussion followed on the above presentation and comments
were heard from the following citizens:
W. D. Barkhau, 26861 Altamont Road (favors added width to
Altamont Road)
Mrs. J. Micheletti, Becky Lane (opposed to any widening)
D. Janssen, 27440 Sherlock Road
A. Lambert, developer of Champagne Heights, Los Altos
Councilman Aiken opposed meeting the State's requirements
in that it would set a precedent and weaken the hard fought
struggle to retain the Town's rural roads. He proposed
transferring the monies available from Project No. 14,
approximately 1k9,200.00, to the County for equal credit, while
continuing to make a coordinated effort to obtain State
approval of existing road widths.
Councilman Fowls, however, was of the opinion, that an
additional two feet on Altamont Road would not set a precedent
or bind future Councils if the money were used; if proven
unsatisfactory, further monies could be refused. Councilman
Aiken took the stand that "I would refuse the money entirely
J before agreeing to wider roads."
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That the City Council approve the transfer of
186.1b funds to the County and authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into the proposed
agreement with the County.
MOTION: Aiken; SEC0ID: Bowler
Councilman Aiken requested the Mayor to institute whatever
study is necessary to obtain State approval of our rural roads.
Councilman Fowls requested, that failing approval of the
agreement with the County, the matter be put over for considera-
tion to expend funds on the wider roads.
The Cuestion was called: VOTE: Fassed unanimously.
At 9:40 F. M., the Mayor adjourned the meeting for recess.
At 9:53 F. IT., the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
2. Budget - 1966-1967.
Mayor announced no action would be taken this meeting on the
budget, but will be reviewed solely to inform and will enter-
tain comments from the Floor.
City Manager indicated the essential differences between the
current and proposed budgets. Summarily, revenue has been
augmented due to the increase of population resulting from
Countdown 1966. As to expenditures, additions of Community
Promotion (Chamber of Commerce), Employee Protection Plan,
salary of maintenance man and outlay for truck, and increased
police protection.
Council requested that the status of the funds for the sewer
project (Special Projects) be defined before adoption of the
budget.
Budget is based on the continuing Town tax rate of 250 per
$100.00 of assessed valuation.
Comments on the budget regarding police protection were heard
from the following residents:
Mrs. R. L. Jones, 10791 Magdalena Road
Mrs. J. Micheletti, Becky Lane
D. Spencer, 27490 Sherlock Road
D. Janssen, 2']440 Sherlock Road
Mrs. F. B. Hunter, 27051 Fremont Road
Council requested a report from the Law Enforcement Committee
before the budget is adopted.
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NE!d BUSINESS:
Select System
Road Project No.
14 (Cont'd.):
ACTION:
That the City Council approve the transfer of
186.1b funds to the County and authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into the proposed
agreement with the County.
MOTION: Aiken; SEC0ID: Bowler
Councilman Aiken requested the Mayor to institute whatever
study is necessary to obtain State approval of our rural roads.
Councilman Fowls requested, that failing approval of the
agreement with the County, the matter be put over for considera-
tion to expend funds on the wider roads.
The Cuestion was called: VOTE: Fassed unanimously.
At 9:40 F. M., the Mayor adjourned the meeting for recess.
At 9:53 F. IT., the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
2. Budget - 1966-1967.
Mayor announced no action would be taken this meeting on the
budget, but will be reviewed solely to inform and will enter-
tain comments from the Floor.
City Manager indicated the essential differences between the
current and proposed budgets. Summarily, revenue has been
augmented due to the increase of population resulting from
Countdown 1966. As to expenditures, additions of Community
Promotion (Chamber of Commerce), Employee Protection Plan,
salary of maintenance man and outlay for truck, and increased
police protection.
Council requested that the status of the funds for the sewer
project (Special Projects) be defined before adoption of the
budget.
Budget is based on the continuing Town tax rate of 250 per
$100.00 of assessed valuation.
Comments on the budget regarding police protection were heard
from the following residents:
Mrs. R. L. Jones, 10791 Magdalena Road
Mrs. J. Micheletti, Becky Lane
D. Spencer, 27490 Sherlock Road
D. Janssen, 2']440 Sherlock Road
Mrs. F. B. Hunter, 27051 Fremont Road
Council requested a report from the Law Enforcement Committee
before the budget is adopted.
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VARIANCES:
�+ 1. Theodore K. Strong (258-66) - Request for Reduction in
Setback Requirement for Garage (Lot §1, Tract
ACTION:
That the request of Theodore K. Strong (V-258-66)
for reduction in setback be approved, in accord-
ance with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Davey; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
DIVISIONS OF
LARD:
Tentative Mao:
1. Rosehill
Estates
(322-66) 26 lots
- Engr. Hammond & Associates.
ACTION:
That the Tentative Man of Rosehill Estates
(322-66), 26 lots, be approved, subject to
the conditions imposed by the Planning Com-
mission and approving agencies.
MOTION: Bowler; SIGOND: Fowle; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
DIVISION- OF LAND:
Final Mans:
1. Montebello Heights,
Tract No.
4158
- Engrs. Riley
& Floyd.
ACTION:
That the Final Map of Montebello Heights,
Tract No. 4158, be approved.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution No. - adoption of Budget for expenditure of
Funds allocated from the State Highway Fund to Cities.
City Engr. presented the Annual Maintenance Budget of the
2107 Gas Tax Funds, based on the increased population.
City Attorney read in its entirety, Resolution No. 353, a
Resolution of the City Council of the City of the Town of
Los Altos Hills adopting and submitting a budget for expendi-
ture of funds allocated from the State Highway Fund to Cities.
ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 353 as reed.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Davey
ROLL. CALL: !,Y,S: Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None _6_
CODTWIC ^.TI ONS :
l) 1. California Highway Commission - Report on Junipero Serra
Freeway -Page Mill RoaddVVehicular Crossing.
City Manager read subject letter dated May 27, 1966, in which
Commission concurred with its State Highway Engineer's report
(attached to subject letter) that the non -vehicular crossing
at the intersection of Junipero Serra Freeway and Page Mill
Road should not be built at State expense.
Councilman Davey, who attended. the Los Angeles meeting, assured
the Council the Highway Commission is concerned over safety
and if there should be justification in the future, the
facilities can be provided.
2. Stanley Grabowski - Re: Commendation for City Manager.
Read by Mayor.
3. City IIane.ger - Letter of Resignation, effective July 2, 1966.
Read by Mayor, who suggested this serious matter be taken up
in a Personnel Session, with Mr. Sa.lfen, following completion
of the Agenda.
(� FRESTi1Tl.TIONS FROM THE FLOOR:
1. Mrs. M. Weisbart, 27709 Via Cerro Gordon, questioned the
City Manager's letter of resignation, and at her request is
hereby included as follows: "Has anyone on the Council asked
Mr. Selfen to resign?"
The Mayor declared the question to be improper and declined to
answer.
2. Mr. D. Spencer, 27490 Sherlock Road, suggested a review of the
subdivision ordinance with respect to public roads, exclusive
of cul-de-sacs, having a 60' right of way.
Mayor stated this will be a topic at the next meeting.
3. Mrs. J. Micheletti, Becky Lane, requested a Councilman follow
through on pathways, i.e., Foothill College, .from. Purissima
School to Elena., and Freeway fencing.
Councilman Davey will oversee this matter.
4. Mrs. J. Sweeney, of 27990 Via Ventana, and an unidentified
citizen commented on the City Manager's resignation.
5, Plrs. J. Micheletti, Becky Lane, reported there have been accidents
due to loose gravel not being properly cleaned up after the
�— construction work on Furissima near Becky Lane, and that the
job was poor.
City Manager is taking care of this matter.
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PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR (Cont'd.):
6. Mr. D. Janssen, 29440 Sherlock, reported a traffic problem due
(. to a missing sign on I§oody Road.
Since this portion is under County jurisdiction, Mr. Jameson
was advised to contact the Public 'dorks Department of the
County of Santa Clara.
ASrYOUNCEMENTS:
1. Director of Planning, Santa Clara County - Notice of meeting,
June 9, 1966, regarding a geographic study in hillside areas.
Referred to City Engineer.
2. Mrs. I. Goldsmith - Trail Standards, San Mateo Horsemen's ;ssoc.
Mayor acknowledged trail standards and ordered them filed at
the Town Hall, with the thought they could be helpful to the
Flemming Commission and Engineer. Council willlook forward to
booklet being prepared.
OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN:
1. Councilman Davey - Pathways Committee Report on reths along
:lra stradero between Page Mill and Iurissima Roads.
Councilman Davey submitted a written memorandum from Mrs. L.
Ginzton, Vice -Chairman of the Pathways Committee dated June 6,
1966, expressing concern over the lack of a path along
Arastradero Road., between Page Mill and Purissima Roads, which
was approved in accordance with the Los Altos Hills Master Plan
dated August, 1964.
Mrs. Ginzton reported according to her memo, outlining the
three possible solutions to correct two narrow locations on
the proposed roadbed. Since freeway designs will be shortly
completed, authorization to negotiate with the County is re-
quested in order to provide this important link between rale
Alto and Los '�.ltos Hills.
ACTIOR:
That the Pathways Committee be authorized to
negotiate with the County for a solution to
the path problem within the four points of
the subject memorandum and receive assistance from
the City Manager.
MOTION: Davey; SECOND: Fowls; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
2. Councilman Davey - Vacation Leave.
Councilman Davey announced she will be out of the State between
June 15'" and July 4t and will not be available for her regular
office hours during this period.
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OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN:
3. Councilman Davy - Report on Proposed Overall Economic Develop-
ment Program.
Following a study of the subject report, Councilman Davey
recommended, that in view of the importance of the document,
the City Council abstain from comment inasmuch as there was
insufficient time to study the proposal andto make construc-
tive comments within the time allotted. Report is on file at
the Town �jall and Councilman Davey will so communicate with
Mr. H. W. Cemr:en, County Executive.
W:;RRLNTS:
1. Bills, in the amount of •SIX THOUSISND SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY
DOLLARS and Forty-nine Cents (156,750.49), were presented for
payment by Councilman Fowls.
:CTI ON:
That the bills, as presented, be approved and
the City Clerk be authorized to draw the
appropriate warrants.
MOTION: Fowls; SECOND: Bowler
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABS&"?T: None
At 11:21, the Mayor adjourned the meeting to an Executive Session.
At 11:57 P. M., the Mayor reconvened the meeting and announced that
the City Council had accepted Mr. Salfen's resignation with regret
and had prepared a draft of a letter to 11r. Salfen to be typed for
signatures of the City Council.
Cs there was no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting
to the next regular meeting.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:59 I'. M.
JET"- 'r REGUL^.R MEETING: Monday, June 20, 1966, at 7:45 P. M. at•
the Town `?all.
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE f_T
FL.'.NNING COM11ISSION MSETING
OF JUNE 130: Mayor Albert T. Henley
Respectfully submitted,
PAUL W. S CS•FET"
City Clerk
Town of Los altos Hills
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