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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/05/1966CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURN=§D MEETING July 5, 1966 The Regular Adjourned Sleeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos .fills was called to order Tuesday, July 5, 1966 by Mayor Albert T. Henley at 7:55 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley ABSENT: None PLANNING C011YISSION RETRESw�TATIVE: Commissioner `!alter L. Benson _0.z PROVLT 07 MINUTES: June 18, 1966, ACTION: Adopt Minutes of June 18, 1966 as submitted. MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Fowle ROIJ. CAIN: LYES: Bowler, Fowle, Mayor -Henley NOES: None ABSTAINED: Aiken, Davey* ABSENT: None June 20, 1966. ACTION: Adopt Minutes of June 20, 1966 as submitted. MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Bowler ROLL CUL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Fowle, Mayor Henley NOES: None ABST&INED: Davey* ABSENT: None *Absent from meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Law Enforcement Committee. Chairman A. E. Corduan summarized the Oommittee's report dated June 16, 1966 and submitted as part of said report letter dated June 21, 1966 from the City Attorney wherein he stated his opinion that the Foothill College does not have any legal obligation to help support traffic enforcement within the Town. Chairman Corduan then introduced three members of his Committee who made the following individual reports: 1) K. Young, plot y of traffic patterns of accidents during a five month period; COMMITTEE REPORTS: Law Enforcement Committee (Cont'd.): -� 2) C. Hartford, analyzed the normal basic law enforcement crimes during a 60 day period; and 3) D. Spencer analyzed traf- fic accidents within the City during the past two years. Mr. Wm. Cutler, Business Manager of Foothill College District, clarified the College's position in that they will continue paying the increased cost for the one hour a day protection but do not feel a basic legal responsibility to cover the routine coverage. Comments regarding the report and level of police protection were heard from Messrs. C. S. French, L. Templeton, and G. Pfeiffer, and Mmes. R. Towle and F. Wheeler. It was made clear by the Council that there would be no reduction in the present level of police protection; however, in view of the City Attorney's opinion regarding the College, the decision remained to determine the exact number of hours for protection and the means to finance the cost. At his reauest, Councilman Aiken stated for the record that he will ask for 13 hours in order to provide more patrolling without an increase in tax rate to be found within the budget by omitting the Tree Committee allocation and its inherent expenses. However, the majority of the Council opposed eliminating the Tree Committee funds and suggested a tax increase, if increased protection to 13 hours is considered appropriate. Council further discussed the inequity of the duplication of residents paying County tax for police protection, as well as a City tax, and the possibility of negotiating on the time spent in accident investigation. The Mayor requested the Law Enforcement Committee submit at the July 18u meeting a more detailed recommendation (i.e., number of hours) and expressed the appreciation and support of the Council in the Committee's continued efforts. OLD BUSIDTESS: 1. Hartog, J. F. - Request for Stop Sign at Alto Verde Lane. Chief of Police reported the trees were trimmed at the corner of alto Verde and Concepcion, but that in his opinion a stop sign at this location, as well as signs and tree trimming at Roble Veneno and Corte Madera Lane at Concepcion are needed, and offered a report of the Deputy Uheriff and contacts with property owners as supporting evidence. City Attorney was requested by Council to prepare a resolution to this purpose to be read under Agenda item "RESOLUTIONS". i -2- '..-D6! BUSINF,SS: 1. Appearance of r. R. Hanna - Discussion of Employment. Mr. Hanna was present and explained his experience in the fields which could be of benefit to the community, especially in police problems and procedural matters. Mayor read proposed letter of employment contracting for Mr. Hanna's services as a consultant for a period not to exceed the first quarter of fiscal year 1966-67, with compensation for the sum of 0700.00 per month, plus reimbursement of actual travel expenses accounted not to exceed 1200.00 per month, for not less than ten working days per month. Nm'es.P. Weisbart and R. Towle queried the need for a consultant, while Messrs. S. French and L. C. Macabee endorsed Mr. IIanna. ACTION: That the City Council employ Mr. Hanna under the terms and conditions as stated forth in the contract letter executed this July 5, 1966, MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Davey ROLL C,^ -LL: AY'3S: Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley NOES: None ABSENT: None 2. Public Hearing - Inclusion of Parks and Recreation Element in General clan. At 10:10 r. M., the Mayor opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Frank Wheeler, 27174 Elena Road, commented against "parks" which require maintenance, policing and which invite outsiders. It wasclarifiedby the Council that such a park is not the intent but as a technical matter such -a recreation element in the general -plan "is -required in order to require dedications from subdivisions and to be eligible for federal grants. The only kind of park being considered is a Little League park. Mr. Charles aright, President of the Little League Association, reported he had obtained the name of the Housing and Home Financing 9gency, Urban Renewal Administration, which Agency will .finance grants of money.. equivalent to 50% of the purchase price of land and 50% of limited improvements, but no community buildings. At 10:15 F. M., the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. The City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety, Resolution No. 355, a.Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills, adopting a recreation element in the General Flan. ACTION: That Resolution No. 355 be adopted as read. MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Fowle ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley NOES'. None ABSENT: None -3- USE PERMIT: 1. Los Altos Hills Country Club - Request for Building permit 1.._r for Swimming Pool and Locker Rooms. At 10:25 P. Ni-, the riayor opened the Public Hearing. The following residents commented on their opposition to any change in the existing facilities at Los Altos Hills Country Club and ''.dobe Creek Lodge: Messrs. G. B. Ferrari, V. rhy, G. Bullis, C. S. French, C. 11acReynolds, and Mrs. R. Towle. Mr. Ferrari, 25791 Moody Road, posed legal questions and stated that the ordinances would not allow approval of such construction and requested a written ruling from the City Attorney according to Ordinance He. 78, Section 13:20, E. Mr. Phy, 25616 Boody Road, presented a petition of 65 signatures orposing any change. The following residents commented in favor of the swimming pool: Messrs. A. J. Rock, David Wilkinson, G. Austin, L. Cedric P'acabee, D. Bellucci and Mrs. F. Olgiati. At 11:05 P• M., the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Council was polled for their comments and it was their opinion, except for Councilman liken, that since a recordable covenant has been submitted, that this construction would actually reduce the use of the property and would be in the best interests of the Town; and,that the matter before the Council was to approve a building permit for a pool and locker rooms, which does not violate the ordinance. ACTION: Approve the issuance of a building permit for a 75' swimming pool and locker rooms, subject to: 1) Submission and approval of detailed building plans; 2) .Recordation of a covenant by which the owners agree that: A. Granting of this permit will not constitute an extension in any way of the non -conforming use existing on the property. B. The facilities constructed will be used only by members of Los Altos Hills Country Club, a private club. 3) Approval of all cognizant agencies of the Town. MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Davey i Mrs. R. L. Jones, President of the Los Altos Hills Association, -- reiterated the ssociation4stand opposing the pool. -4- USE PERMIT: Los Altos Hills Country Club (Cont'd.): As a result of a personal survey indicating many residents opposed the pool, and in the interests of these residents, Councilman Aiken voted "No". The Question was called: ROLL CELL: i,YES: Bowler, Davey, Fowls, Mayor Henley NOES: Aiken ABSENT: None There being no objection, the Mayor instructed the City Attorney to prepare a written ruling for the file as requested by :=r. Ferrari. DIVISIONS OF LAND: Final Maps: 1. Sunrise Farms (31']-66) 5 lots -ngr. Macabee. Mr. L. C. Macabee requested Council consideration of the Final Map of Sunrise Farms which, through no fault of his, was omitted from the ikgenda. ACTION: That the Council consider the Final Map of Sunrise Farms (31']-66). S'!OTION: Davey; SECOND: Fowle; VOTE: Passed unanimously. ACTION: That the Final Map of Sunrise Farms (317-66), Tract No. 4180, be approved subject to the receipt of the corrected bond. MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: liken; VOTE: Passed unanimously. BUILDING SITE AFPROVYliL: 1. Paschen, John (BSA -2? -66) 1 lot. ACTION: That the request of John Paschen (BSA -29-66) be approved, in accordance with the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission and approving Agencies. MOTION: Bowler; SECOIND: ;liken; VOTE: Passed unanimously. 2. Salfen, Paul W. (BSA -28-66) 1 lot. Mr. P. W. Salfen, 25911 Fremont Road, presented recorded �._ evidence of ingress and egress over the Price property and submitted a letter requesting the option to construct the -5- BUILDING SITE AFFROVAL: Sal£en (Cont'd.): trail along the Elena road frontage as delineated on the map (� of the approved Master Path Plan of the Town. Mrs. E. L. Ginzton, Vice -Chairman of the Pathways Committee, explained the Committee had not recommended paths constructed to Town standards in this area, however, in the meantime, numerous residents moving in have indic=ted a need for such a path; however, in view of the difficult terrain, Mrs. Ginzton suggested the area be investigated to see where a path could be located and what the construction problems are. ACTION: That the request of Paul 47, Salfen for building site approval (BSA -28-66) be granted, subject to the Check List and approving Agencies, except That the recorded easement will be from the Price property, and That a path is to be constructed along the road frontage, with both route and form as required by the City 'engineer, and that there be an adequate weed killing program. MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Fowle; VOTE: Passed unanimously. City Engineer pointed out the lack of standards for graded shoulders or equestrian trails, as shown on the Piaster Path Flan. RESOLUTIONS: 1. Appointment of Deputy Lity Clerk to City Clerk Fro Tem. ACTION: That Deputy City Clerk Clayton J. Smith be appointed as City Clerk Fro Tem, pending the appointment of a permanent City Clerk. MOTION: Fowls; SECOND: Bowler; VOTE: Passed unanimously. 2. Continued from Discussion for request for Stop Signs at ::lto Verde Lane, Roble Veneno and Corte Madera Lane. City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 356, a Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills, establishing special stops at certain intersections. ACTION: That Resolution No. 356 be adopted as read. MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Davey ROLL CfaL: AY -S: ,",iken, Bowler, Davey, Fowls, Mayor Henley NOES: None hBS-UT: None -6- ORDINANCES: 1. Ordinance No. 114 - Fixing Tax Rate 1966-1967. 1 Deferred to July 18th meeting. C01111UNICATIONS : 1. Gerard Investments, Ltd. - Request for Cash Payment in Lieu of Street Improvements, Tract No. 4116, Altamont Road. 2CTI ON : That the Council agree to accept from Gerard Investments, Ltd. an in lieu payment for street improvements in Tract No. 41161 for an amount not less than tcn percent (10461 of the City Engineer's original estimate. T10TION: Aiken; SECOND: Howler; VOTE: Passed unanimously. 2. County of Santa Clara - Request for Resolution Re: Withholding Disposal o£ Fublic romain Lands in :Santa Clara County. City _ittorney was instructed to prepare a resolution, which would include some indic-^.tion of time limitation in which this planning would take place, for the July 18th meeting. (- FRESETT'_TIONS FROM THE FLOOR: 1. 14rs. E. L. Ginzton - Recommendations of the Fathways Committee re: Fath and. Opea Spaces - i'laster Plan. Iirs. Ginzton submitted written recommendations from the subject Committee dated July 5, 1966 requesting the Council to authorize the City Engineer to revise the 11aster Fath Flan as accepted by the City Council in June, 1966, to include an updated legend, and that copies of the map be posted at the Town Hall. ACTION: That the recommendations of the Pathways Committee submitted July 5, 1966 be adopted. MOTION: Davey; SECOT?D: Bowler; VOTE: Passed unanimously. 2. Tors. R. T,. Jones, 10791 Magdalena Road - Complaint re: removal of trees by subdividers on Town property. The City Clerk pro tem was instructed to investigate this matter. , ':OUNCEN,ENTS: 1. Inter -City Council Fleeting, July 7th at Plateau 7, San Jose. "ayors' meeting 6:30 1'. P?. -7- W1,RRANTS: 1. Bills, for the termination of the fiscal year, June 30, 1966 in the amount of SIXTEEN THOUS- D, THRTE 'JUPTDRED THIRTY DOLLARS and Nine Cents ('"16,330.09), were presented for paynant by Councilman Fowls. ACTION: That the bills, for the period ending June 30, 1966 as presented, be approved and the City Clerk pro ten be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. MOTION: Fowls; SECCIH): Bowler Councilman Liken indicated his connection with the payee on Check ;`3352 and abstained from the voting. ROLL CaLL: AYES: Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley NOES: None &BSTCIN:D: ;..iken ABSET,'T: None 2. Bills, for the first day of July for the 1966-1967 Fiscal Year in the amount of T1,10 THOUS:1.,'D FOUR HUNDRED NINETY FOUR DOLLARS and Fifty Cents (12,494.50), were presented for payment by Councilman Fowls. ( 1 _ACTION: That the bills, for July 1, 1966 as presented, be approved and the City Clerk pro ter., be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. MOTION; Fowler SECOND: liken ROLL C.GIZ: AYLS: Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Iiayor Henley NOES: None "BSETIT: None OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN: 1. Mayor Henley read proposed letter contracting for the s__rvices of Faul W. Salfen, former City Manager, on a consulting basis for a period not to exceed the first quarter of fiscal year 1966-196?, at the normal pay and allowances established for the City Manager. GCTION: That the Iiayor be authorized to sign the contract letter to pawl W. Salfen. ITOTIO17: Aiken; SECOND: Fowls ROLL C_.LL: AYES: I;iken, Bowler, Davey, FoT,ile, Mayor Aonley NOES: Slone ( ABSfiTT: None _8_ OTHER BUSINESC BY COUNCILMEN (Cont'd): 2. Councilman Foiale offered for Council consideration the suggestion that Resolution ro. 298 (Town policy re in lieu payments for off tract improvements) be amended to increase the percentage to a more realistic figure. There being no objection, the Mayor requested the City Attorney to Prepare such an amendment for their consideration. At 12:25 .'_. PL, there being no further business, the T+ayor adjourned the meeting. EXT RF�GULSP. M^ETII?G: Monday, July 18, 1966 at 7:45 I. N. at the Town Hall. COUNCIL REIRME"ITf.TIVE AT PL-17ING COMMISSION PESETING OF JULY 11th• PLbETI7G: Councilman Siary C. Davey Respectfully submitted, CI.".Y TA- City Clerk pro tem j 7/5/66-mam Town of Los illtos Hills i�