HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/18/1966CITY COUNCIL
(a TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
ll MINUTES OF A REGULAR.MEETING
July 18, 1966
The Regular Meeting
of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills
was called to order
Monday, July 18;•'1966 by Mayor Albert T. Henley,
at 7:58 P. M. at the
Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills,
California.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT:
Councilmen Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
ABSENT:
Councilman Aiken
PLANNING COMMISSION
REPRESENTATIVE:
Commissioner Melvin L. Hawley
APPROVAL OF MINUTES6
July 5; 1966.
Corrections:
In Councilman Aiken's absence, his written
correction was read and noted as follows: P. 29
Committee Reports, Law Enforcement Committee,
4th para., 8th sent.: Change "omitting" to
"reducing the Tree Committee allocation."
Mayor Henley noted correction on P. 7, Com-
munications, Gerard Investments, ACTION:
Correct figure "ten percent (10%)" to
''ninety percent (90%)" and add to Action "or
the amount of the contract, whichever shall be
greater."
Amendment:
P. 6, BUILDING SITE APPROVALS, Item 2, Paul W.
Salfen - Councilman Davey requested an amend-
ment to the ACTION: "And, further, that
authorization be given to the City Engineer,
with the assistance of representatives of the
Pathways Committee, to make an engineered path
plan for the entire length of Elena Road,
from Robleda to Purissima."
ACTION:
Adopt Minutes of July 5, 1966 as
corrected and amended.
MOTION: Fowls; SECOND: Davey
ROLL CALL: AYES: Bowler, Davey, Fowle,
Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aiken
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1 1. Law Enforcement Committee - Chairman A. E. CORDUAN.
Chairman Corduan referred to the Committee's report dated
July 13, 1966 recommending approval of the Santa Clara County
Agreement for Sheriff's Patrol Service, which stipulates
coverage for five hours a day, seven days a week, for the sum
of $19,637.00, and further recommending for budget purposes,
that an additional amount be allocated which would provide
for increased coverage to possibly 8 or 9 hours a day, .pending
a determination of the needs. Chairman Corduan pointed out the
char;}e for Basic Law Enforcement (citizens' complaints) is not
a part of the fee for Patrol Service, as the County is com-
pensated by the Town assigning all fines and forfeitures arising
out of all violations of law, other than the Vehicle Code.
Mr. Corduan indicated the necessity of determining the compensa-
tion to the Sheriff's office for the Basic Law Enforcement and a
need for a study to clarify and define more specifically the
coverage proceed in the contract, with the request that the
Committee be consulted on any proposed change to the contract.
The Mayor thanked the Committee for its recommendation and
requested the Committee to assist the Council in matters that
require further study.
( ] OLD BUSINESS:
1. Budget - Fiscal Year 1966-1967.
Mayor Henley read letter from Councilman Aiken (who was unable
to attend this meeting) urging that police protection be in-
creased to 13 hours without increasing the tax rate.
Councilman Fowle thanked City Treasurer Fred Wickman for his
efforts in preparing the format, and presented the budget.
Each item was reviewed and the following two items were revised:
1) Police Protection - decreased from $51,060,00 to $31,420.00.
'Will provide for five hours per Agreement for Sheriff's Patrol
Services, which contract can be increased to 8 hours as the
needs are noted, since the amount is budgeted but not con-
tracted for.
Mayor Henley noted that this coverage would be insufficient from
Councilman Aiken's point of view.
2) Road Reeairs and Resurfacing - Increased from $4,260.00 to
$27,500.00.
Councilman Bowler questioned the economic feasibility of
operating City cars and requested a study on the cost per mile
per vehicle.
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OLD BUSINESS: Budget (Cont'd.):
There were no objections to the budget from the floor, however,
`) comments were heard from the following in an effort to obtain a
better understanding of the items: Mmes. R. Towle, R. L. Jones,
and Messrs. P. C. Burchard, A. E. Corduan, and Fred Wickman.
In view of Council's approval of the revised budget, the City
Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Ordinance No. 114,
an Ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills, adopting a Budget
and fixing the amount of money to be raised by taxation.
ACTION:
That Ordinance No. 114 be adopted as read.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Davey
ROLL CALL: AYES: Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aiken
In accordance with Ordinance No. 114, an official copy of the
revised budget will be attached to the Record Minutes.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Santa Clara County Agreement for Sheriff's Patrol Service.
ACTION:
That the Mayor and Chief of Police as required be
authorized to enter into the Agreement proposed
to the Council by the Sheriff's Office of the
County of Santa Clara County.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Fowle
ROLL CALL: AYES: Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aiken
2. Rust H. S. - Request for In Lieu Payment of Road Improvements,
Trac- ctt 4 5�i.
There being no objection, the Mayor referred this request to
the City Engineer for his recommendation at the August 1st
meeting.
3. Whitman, James - Request for Extension of Time for Filing Final
Map.
ACTION:
That the request of James H. Whitman (303-65)
for an extension to December 19, 1966 to file
a Record of Survey be approved.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Fowle; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
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_NEW__ BUSINESS:
4,_ Ga Wo Williams Co, - Presentation of State College Site in
Woodside Area, and letter dated July 12, 1966 from Mario J.
Ciampi and Associates, requesting an indication of eie 'town's
position regarding a State College on Site Eleven (site plan
attached).
Since Councilman Bowler requested to be excused early, the
above matters were deferred in order that Councilman Bowler
might be present to consider a subdivision of land; however,
it was noted at this time, the City Council has unanimously
supported the proposed Mountain View State College site through
a Resolution of the Santa Clara County Transportation Policy
Committee,
DIVISIONS OF LAND: Tentative Maps.
to Pagemont Hills (315 66) - Engrse Riley & Floyd,
Following discussion, the majority of the Council iCouncilman
Fowle objecting) indicated approval of a 40' right of way for
the loop road and that there has been substantial compliance
with the posting of the Conditional Exception.
ACTION:
That the Tentative Map of Pagemont Hills (315--66)
be approved in accordance with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and subject to the Check
List and approving agencies.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Davey
ROLL CALL: AYES: Bowler, Davey, Mayor Henley
NOES: Fowle
ABSENT: Aiken
At 10:00 P- Me, '.-he Mayor excused Councilman Bowler and adjourned
the meeting for recess. At 10:15 Pe Me, the Mayor reconvened the
meeting,
NEW BUSINESS (Cont`de):
4, G. We Williams Co. - Presentation of State College Site in
Woodside Areas
A representative of the G. W. Williams Co, submitted an area
map of the road pattern and colored slides of the 942 acre
Wunderlich Trust site as a proposed State College serving
San Mateo -Santa Clara Counties.
5., Corbett, Stanley W. - Appeal of Planning Commission Decision
re: Request for Overhead Utilities,
ACTION:
That the request of Stanley W. Corbett for
appeal of Planning Commission's recommendation
of June 27, 1966 be denied.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Davey; VOTE: Passed unanimously,
VARIANCES:
-`� 1. Ayer,Wm. E, (V-262-66) - Request for Reduction of Setback
Requirement on Lot #2, Tract #3879, Sunset Drive.
ACTION:
That the request of Wm. E. Ayer (V-262-66)
be approved, in accordance with the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Davey; SECOND: Fowle; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS:
1, Resolution No. 357.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution
No. 357, a Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los
Altos Hills withholding disposal of Public Domain Lands in
Santa Clara County.
ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 357 as read.
MOTION: Davey; SECOND: Fowle
BALL CALL: AYES: Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
( j ABSENT: Aiken, Bowler
2. Resolution No, 358.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution
No. 358, a Resolution of the City Council of the Town of
Los Altos Hills, declaring an amended Town policy with regard
to in lieu payments and substitute construction.
ACTION:
That Resolution No. 358 be adopted as read.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Davey
ROLL CALL: AYES: Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aiken, Bowler
The City Attorney brought to Council°s attention the fact that
Resolution No. 358 as agendaed (Lands of Treat) was not necessary
since acceptance of a grant deed can be accomplished as an
administrative act by the City Clerk and therefore he substituted
#358 for the Resolution above re in lieu payments.
Although not on the Agenda but in view of Mr. Treat's presence
for his item under Resolutions, the City Clerk requested the
Council to consider at this time a request for in lieu payment
\._. for path in the Treat Subdivision. There was no objection from
the Council.
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Sidney Treat (324-66) 2 lots - Engr. Coburn.
�) City Clerk reported Council approval of the Tentative Map of
Sidney Treat required construction of paths, but in view of
the roadwork to be done by the Town prior to the installation
of the path, Mr. Treat is requesting an in lieu payment.
Mrs. E. L. Ginzton, of the Pathways Committee, also recommended
the in lieu payment since the location of the path has not been
determined.
ACTION:
That the Town accept an in lieu payment for the
path in the Sidney W. Treat Subdivision (324-66).
MOTION: Fowls; SECOND: Davey; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
3. Resolution No. 359.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution
No. 359,a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los
Altos Hills, accepting improvements in Tract No. 3908, Black
Mountain Subdivision.
'ACTION:
That Resolution No. 359 be adopted as read.
(- MOTION: Fowls; SECOND: Davey
ROLL CALL: AYES: Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aiken, Bowler
4. Resolution No. 360.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution
No. 360, accepting completion and directing the Engineer to
file notice of acceptance of completion, in Sewer Assessment
District #65-1.
ACTION:
That Resolution No. 360 be adopted as read.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Davey
F LL CALL: AYES: Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aiken, Bowler
5. Resolution No. 361.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution
No. 361, a Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los
Altos Hills authorizing bank deposits and signing of checks.
ACTION:
��. That Resolution No. 361 be adopted as read.
MOTION: Fowls; SECOND: Davey
ROLL CALL: AYES: Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aiken, Bowler
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-IVISIONS OF LAND: Tentative Maps:
(- 2. James, Stephen D. (257-65) - R. Ewart, Realtor.
Following discussion of the Planning Commission's recommenda-
tion and Check List, Council was of the opinion that eventual
public access through Pagemont Estates would be a safer alterna-
tive than the improvement of the entrance at Three Forks Lane
and Page Mill Road.
ACTION:
That the Tentative Map, Mark III, of Stephen D. James,
be approved, subject to the following conditions:
1) Presentation of a road improvement plan for
the road common with Pagemont Estates, said
plan to meet with the City Engineer's approval,
2) Requirements of dedication, landscaping and
path improvements along Page Mill Road, but
not including improvement of Three Forks Lane -
entrance,
3) In lieu payments, with the City Engineer's and
City Attorney's approval, will be acceptable
for any and all improvements, and
4) Submission of a covenant agreeable to the City
Attorney ensuring eventual connection to sewers.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Davey; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES:
1. Ordinance No. 115 - Fixing the Tax Rate.
City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Ordinance
No. 115, an Ordinance of the City Council of the Town of Los
Altos Hills fixing the tax rate for the current year. This
Ordinance is effective immediately.
ACTION:
That Ordinance No. 115 be adopted as read.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Davey
ROLL CALL: AYES: Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aiken, Bowler
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. May F. Dias, of Palo Alto, letter dated July 14, 1966 inviting
various representatives of neighboring Cities to a meeting on
( August 9th for the purpose of discussing regional sewage
collection, treatment and disposal problems. Councilman Fowle
will attend.
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COMMUNICATIONS (Cont'd.):
2. Request from City Clerk to extend present gardenLE2 service.
ACTION:
That the City Clerk pro tem be authorized to continue
the existing garden service to August 8, 1966.
MOTION: 'owlet SECOND: Davey
ROLL CALL: AYES Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aiken, Bowler
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Mayor Henley called for an Executive Session on Wednesday,
July 20, 1966 at 4:30 P. M. at the Town Hall to meet with
Mr. E. R. Hanna, Consultant, to discuss the proceedings for
a permanent City Manager.
2. City Attorney requested a special meeting regarding the codifi-
cation of ordinances, but in the interim, will submit a written
report to the Council.
OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN:
1. In order to arrive at a solution for private roads, increased
lot size and grading requirements in the precipitous areas of
the Town, Councilman Davey proposed a goal be set by having
1) a detailed plan made of the area within Altamont, Taaffe,
Moody and Face Mill Roads, which would include road patterns,
sewers and paths, 2) a series of Council work sessions to
incorporate these findings into revised grading and zoning
ordinances, 3) a Citizens' Advisory Committee of three from
the mentioned area, and 4) that the Town Planning Consultant,
Mr. Nestor Barrett, be consulted for his advice on such a cir-
culation element, with further discussion agendaed for the
August ist meeting.
There being no objection, Councilman Davey was authorized by
the Mayor to contact Mr. Barrett and the City Clerk instructed
to agenda for the August 1st meeting the item "Consideration of
Study of Central Drive Area - Circulation Element".
WARRANTS
1. Bills, in the amount of TWO THOUSAVD ONE HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE
end ninety-three Cents ($2,195°93), were presented for
payment by Councilman Fowls..
ACTION:
That the bills, as presented, be approved and
the City Clerk pro tem be authorized to draw
the appropriate warrants.
(. MOTION: Fowle; SECONDa Davey
ROLL CALL: AYES° Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aiken, Bowler
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-) There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting,
MEETING ADJOURNED: 12:10 A. Me TO:
Executive Session, Wednesday, July 20, 1966, at 4:30 Pe M.
at the Town Halla
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, August 1, 1966, at 7:45 Pe Me at
the the Town Hall.
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE AT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF
JULY 25th: Councilman Gordon E. Bowler
Respectfully submitted,
CLAYTON J. SMITH
City Clerk pro tem
7/18/66-mam Town of Los Altos Hills