HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/1966CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
_ MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
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November 21, 1966
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills was
called to order Monday, November 21, 1966 by Mayor Albert T. Henley at
7:52 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 COMMISSION
REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Helen Ashby
f,PPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 7, 1966
ACTION:
Adopt Minutes of November 7, 1966 as submitted.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Fowle; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
November 10, 1966.
ACTION:
Adopt Minutes of November 10, 1966 as submitted.
MOTION: Fowls; SECOND: Bowler
ROLL CALL: AYES: Bowler, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Aiken, Davey
ABSENT: None
:AMMUNI CATIONS:
1. County of Santa Clara letter dated October 25, 1966 regarding proposed
establishne�t of a County Housing Authority...... Deferred to "OTHER
BUSINESS BY OOUNCILMEN".
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Notice of Public Hearing by Palo Alto Planning Commission on Wednesday,
November 30, 1966 at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall,
regarding the prezoning of a portion of Stanford lands bordered by the
Foothill Expressway, Arastradero Road and Hillview Avenue.
2. League of California Cities quarterly Dinner Meeting, on Thursday,
December 15, 1966 at the Leopard, 140 Front Street, San Francisco.
3. Inter -City Council Meeting, Thursday, December 1, 1966 at Officer's Club,
Moffett Field, 7:00 P. M., with brief Mayors' Committee Meeting at
/ 6:30 P. M. Wives and husbands are invited.
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SCHEDULED ITEMS:
r1. Presentation of New Map_ for Paths and Open Spaces as revised June 1966 -
Path Committee.
Mrs. A. Ginz"on, Vice -Chairman of the Pathways Committee, presented the
completed printed path plan, which was revised and adopted June 20, 1966
and referred to the legend which hopefully will be a means of communi-
cation among the citizens, the Committee, Planning Commission and
Council and which can be kept up to date as new paths are completed.
Following the legend of the map, Mrs. Ginzton enumerated the paths
already installed and the status of paths nearing completion.
Mayor Henley thanked Mrs. Ginzton and her Committee for a most complete
report, stating the map will be most useful to the Town and, especially
to the Planning Commission, in showing the Town's position on completed
paths, as well as the direction in which the Town will follow in requir-
ing future paths.
The Mayor instructed the City Clerk to forward copies of the published
path plan to the Planning Commission, the County Department of Public
Works, and to the cities of Palo Alto, Los Altos and Cupertino.
Mrs. R. Towle, 26943 Weston .Road, questioned the status of the path on
_ Ortega Drive. The Mayor responded that citizen interest is welcome and
( ) that any requests for paths could be best handled in an official manner
by submitting a letter to the Staff, which in turn would be referred to
the Planning Commission and the Pathway Committee, and then to the City
Council for appropriate action.
UNSCHEDULED ITEMS:
1. "Tact No. 3380 - Request for Substitution of Bond in Lieu of Cash Deposits.
Reco_-miendation from City Clr
ek and City Attorney.
In accordance with the recommendations of the City Clerk and City Attorney,
in which the City Engineer concurred, the following Motion was made:
ACTION:
That the City Council grant the request for substitution
of bond in lieu of cash deposits for Tract No. 3380;
however, the bond shall be reduced to six months, beginning
January 1, 1967 and terminating June 30, 1967. ---
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
Councilman Davey referred to Mr. E. R. Hanna's recommendation that in
the future the Town require improvements to be completed by the
subdivider as a matter of course instead of bonds being posted. City
Attorney reported he is looking into the matter and will keep the
( Council advised.
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SCHEDULED ITEMS Cont'd.:
2. Sewer Assessment District No. 2.
ACTION:
Since the next stap to adopt a resolution of intent
with definite boundary descriptions was not available
for this meeting, that the City Council defer action on
Sewer Assessment District No. 2 to the December 5th
meeting.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Fowle; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
UNSCHEDULED ITEMS Cont'd.:
2. Ferarri, Gerald (UP -271-66) - Request for installation of Secondary
Living Quarters in Existing Building.
ACTION:
That the request of Gerald Ferarri (UP -271-66) be
approved, in accordance with the recommendations of
the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
3. McClenning, Lowell G. (V-272-66) - Request for Reduction in Setback
Requirement for Construction of New Residence.
ACTION:
That the request of Lowell G. McClenning (V-272-66) be
approved, in accordance with the recommendations of the
Planning Commission.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Fowle; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
SCHEDULED ITEMS Cont'd.:
3. Ordinance No. 116 - Discussion.
Following an explanation by the City Attorney regarding the wording of
Ordinance No. 116 and a discussion of the suggestions made by the Los
Altos Hills Association in their letter dated October 20, 1966, with
Messrs. A. Lachenbruch and D. Jansson commenting on the discussion, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to existing Ordinance
No. 116, revising Sections 6 and 7, in that mention of "�j acre" be omitted
and the density formula be changed to require 1/80 of an acre multiplied
by the number of dwelling units in the subdivision.
This amendment will be considered for adoption at the December 5 th
lmeeting.
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SCHEDULED ITEMS CONT 'D.:
4. Public Hearing - Abandonment of Portion of Lowell Avenue.
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The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 8:52 P. M. to hear all persons
interested in or objecting to the proposed vacation.
There were no comments or objections from the Floor. At 8:53 P. M.,
the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
The City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 370,
a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills,
abandoning a public street within said City.
ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 370 as read.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Davey
Since the subject property is adjacent to Snell Lane, Councilman Bowler
questioned and was assured by the City Engineer that the decision to
adopt Resolution No. 370 would in no way affect the drainage problem
which exists in the Snell Lane area.
The Question was called: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
-i NOES: None
ABSENT: None
UNSCHEDULED ITEMS CONT'D.:
4. Reports: (a) City Treasurer.
ACTION:
That the City Treasurer's report be held over to the
December 5th meeting so that a concrete report, with
specific recommendations, may be received from
City Manager Morse.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
(b) Report of City Manama.
(1) Mr. Morse referred to his memos of November 15 and 21st regard-
ing 1) purchase orders, and 2) agendas for consideration of
unlisted and unscheduled matters, and requested Council con-
sideration at the December 5th meeting.
(2) Mr. Morse announced that he and Mr. C. J. Smith attended the
dedication ceremonies for the new City Hall in Cupertino; further,
that there will be a municipal management seminar to be held at
the University of Santa Clara, November 30 through January 18th
(nine Wednesdays, 9:15 A.M. - 1:15 P.M.) to which Mr. Smith has
expressed a desire to attend but at his own expense; however,
Mr. Morse recommended the Town bear the cost.
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u,,6,,jie:j1jLB3 ITEMS Cont'd.: Reports: City Eanager (ccnt'd.):
ACTION:
That the City Council authorize the expenditure
of Seventy Dollars ($70.00) to cover the tuition
for the Municipal Management Seminar at the
University of Santa Clara, as recommended by the
City Manager, and that Clayton J. Smith be granted
time to attend said Seminar.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Davey
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(3) City Manager presented proposed Freeway Maintenance Agreement,
amending the prior agreement dated October 5, 1964, pertaining
to that portion of Route 280, between Foothill Expressway and
3g mile north of Page Mill Road........... Referred to City
Engineer for a report at the December 5th meeting, and that
Engr. Cook confer with the City Clerk and City Attorney on the
possibility of dedicating to the County portions of Page Mill
and Magdalena that will revert to the Town from the State.
(c) Report of City Engineer.
(1) Snell Lane Area - Drainage...... City Engineer submitted
report dated Noveriber 1966 on storm water drainage, Snell Lane
and vicinity, attaching Exhibits I, I.I, and III, and Improvement
Schemes Alternate I, II and III.
Deferred for study to December 5th meeting. A copy of the report
was given to Mr. W. A. Perkins, 26623 Snell Lane, for the
residents on Snell Lane and area.
(2) Clark, Albert - Drainage........ City Engineer submitted and
read his letter dated November 18th reporting on the complaint
of Albert R. Clark regarding drainage from Black Mountain Road.
Engr. Cook suggested that some remedial action be taken, but
that it was not recommendedthat the Town take any action to
eliminate the alleged possibilities until such time as the Town.
adopts an overall drainage plan that includes the improvement
and/or maintenance of all drainage channels on private property
when so requested by the private owners.
ACTION:
That remedial action be taken to take care of the
uncompleted road work under construction by developer,
and that headwall and rip rap be installed to reduce the
energy of the water leaving the pipe.
1140TION: Bowler; SECOND: Fowle
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
I` The Mayor instructed the City Engineer to submit a proposal and cost
estimate for an overall drainage study within the Town, taking into
account the study begun in 1957, and that this be submitted at the
earliest possible moment and be an item of the Agenda. P. 5
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UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: Report of City Engineer (cont'd.):
(3)
Pink Horse Ranch No. 1 - Flood Control Easement.
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In accordance with Council request of October 3, 1966, En9r. Cook
submitted an estimate of $820.00, covering selective clearing of
brush and grouping of trees within the flood control easement
in Pink Horse Ranch No. 1, Tract No. 1684.
ACTION:
That the City Council authorize the expenditure,
not to exceed $900.00, to improve the flow of
Adobe Creek.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Davey
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(4)
Hilltop Drive - Slide Area.
Engr. Cook submitted specifications for reconstruction of road
at 11991 Hilltop Drive dated November, 1966 and estimate of
$5,675.00 for the complete project of rebuilding the slope and
improving the road.
The Mayor authorized the City Engineer and Attorney to negotiate
with the property owner for the acquisition of an easement.
ACTION:
That the City Engineer be authorized to call for
bids on the Hilltop Drive reconstruction, accord-
ing to plans and specifications submitted.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Davey
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
At 10:00
P. M., the Mayor adjourned the meeting for recess.
At 10:16
P. M., the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: Reports continued:
(d)
Chief of Police: Traffic - Arastradero-Fremont Roads Intersection
and Fremont Road.
In response to Council request that he investigate the matter for
a four-way stop at the above intersection, Chief of Police Smith
recommended an expert opinion be obtained from Mr. R. Kellogg, of
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AAA. Mr. Smith further informed the Council the traffic survey
of the Town has been completed by AAA, but the results have not
been received. This intersection was not included in the survey,
since three corners are outside the Town's jurisdiction.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: Report of Chief of Police (cont'd.):
Council concurred that any change would require acooperative
venture and that a professional recommendation would be advisable,
but Mr. Kellogg should be informed that the safety problem is the
major concern of the Town, since the thinning of traffic on Fremont
Road presents the problem of greater speed.
Councilman Davey reported that .Deputy P. Dewey, of the Santa Clara
County Sheriff's Office, made a survey and reported the 4 -way stop
signs would not be objectionable.
This matter will be an item of the December 5th Agenda, if the
requested information is received.
(e) Report of City Attorney: Johnson, M. R. - Request for Reimburse-
ment by the Town for Culvert Installation,
Tract No. 4034.
City Attorney reported he had received the figure of $2,471.00,
covering the total cost of reimbursement by the Town from Mr.
Johnson's attorney. These figures have been turned over to the
City engineer for analysis and a report will be submitted at the
December 5th meeting.
5. Resignation of City Treasurer.
- Councilman Fowls read Mr. Fred Wickman's letter of resignation Sated
October 20, 1966.
ACTION:
That the City Council accepts the City Treasurer's
resignation with regret and offers an expression of
gratitude from the Town to Mr. Wickman for the
extra work beyond the call of duty.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
6. Appointment of City Treasurer.
ACTION:
That the City Council appoint Aithur S—Alter ds
Treasurer of the Town of Los Altos Hills.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Davey
Councilman Fowls explained that Mr. Alter will act as Treasurer as
required by law and share in the overall responsibility in the fiscal
matters of the Town as a non -staff, non-professional, non -paid citizen's
appointee by the Council; Mr. Wickman will continue to do the actual
week by week bookkeeping and preparation of the monthly statements as
l already contracted for, and, at the conclusion of the trial period,
-- would propose he continue on that basis. The Question was called:
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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UNSC9'37ULGD ITEMS Continued;
:. Codification of City Ordinances.
ACTION:
That the City Council accept the complete proposal
of the California Code Service as submitted for a
base figure of $3,727.00, plus variables, which will be
completed in approximately one year.
MOTION: Bowler; SECONO: Fowle
!?CLL CALL: pv_ES: Aiken, Bowler, Davey, Fo�ale, Mayor Henley
NOES: None
AB86NT: None
F. Approve Projects - Non -Expressway Agreement - Town & Santa Clara County.
Engr. rook presented plans of the County of Santa Clara Department
o`' Public Works for the construction of portions of E1 Monte, Moody,
Lena, Robleda, Purissima and Edith Roads in the Town of Los Altos
Hills, Non -Expressway Projects.
7oI'_ow'ing discussion of the Plans, Councilman Davey noted an
interruption of the improvements on Elena Read in front of the
Purissima School and suggested that the improvement of Edith Avenue
Ue deferred until its eventual widening and the monies used to
improve this 'isolated stretch of read.
ACTION:
That. the City Council approve the Non -Expressway Agreement
between the Town of Los Altos Hills and the County of Santa
Clara, with the condition that change orders be included to
provide for
1) a contiguous road in front of Purissima School with
redesign or possible elimination of the islands,
2) the elimination of the Edith Avenue project, and
3) better site clearance to Robleda Road from
Purissima Road in the neighborhood of the underpass.
MOTION: Davey; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
PRB,SSNTATIONS FROVI'THE FLOOR: None.
RESOLUTIONS: None.
OpDINANCES: None.
'49RRFNTS:
1. Bills, in the amount of FOUR THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE DOLLA<S
and Ninety-two Cents QP53.92) for the period covering October 16,
1966 to November 15, 1966 were presented for payment by Councilman Fowls.
WARRANTS (Cont -d.):
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That the bills be approved, as presented, and the
City Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate
warrants.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND:
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN:
Davey
Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
1. Proposed County Housing Authority.... Councilman Davey.
Councilman Davey read letter dated October 25, 1966 addressed to City
Council from Mr. Howard W. Campen, County Executive, regarding the
proposed establishment of a County Housing Authority and introduced
Dr. Felix T. Smith, President of the Mid -Peninsula Citizens for Fair
Housing, who presented statistical information regarding the need in
Los Altos Hills, Although it is very clear from the 1966 County Census
that there is a need in the County for such an authority, Dr. Smith
reported there were onl9 nine households in Los Altos Hills below
$11,000.00 a year. Dr. Smith further advised of the ricid restrictions
which will be imposed, such as length of residency, dwellings to Code, etc.
and of the specific control the Town would have, should the Housing
Authority be set up by the County.
Although the Town is primarily not a renting community and renting is
not encouraged, Council was not opposed to the general concept of a
County Housing Authority, if the involvement of the Town as to
financing, etc. were specific. Councilman Davey requested the Council
to indicate an expression of intent at this meeting because of the
November 25th dead line so that the Board of Supervisors might take action
on November 29th.
Councilman Aiken objected to any action being taken by the Council at
this meeting on a matter, not local, affecting housing within the Town,
since Atha subject v+as"riot an item of the Agenda. Councilman Aiken urged
that the proposal be properly agendaed for the December 5th meeting.
That the Mayor be authorized to write a letter to the
Board of Supervisors stating it is the general con-
sensus of the majority of the Council to support the
concept of a County Housing Authority, and that the
matter be placed on the Agenda for the December 5th
meeting for additional public participation.
r MOTION: Davey; SECOND: Bowler
ROLL CALL: AYES: Bowler, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley
NOES: Aiken
ABSENT: None
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OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN Continued:
�} 2. Councilman Bowler - Phase II, Expressway Program.
Councilman Bowler reported that action is appropriate at the December 5th
meeting on Phase IT of the Expressway Program and requested the Council
to consider before that date the material forwarded them containing
two proposals: 1) the Sunnyvale proposal, and 2) proposal from the
Technical Advisory Committee for a financing program of 50% (Phase I was
a 70% program) in order to complete the expressway networks.
Council indicated that the 50ib program would be agreeable if the Town
were allowed to use a certain percentage for paths and landscaping.
The Mayor instructed the City Clerk to agenda this item for the
December 5 th meeting.
MEETING ADJOURNED: MOTION: Davey; SECOND: Fowle
ADJOURNvIINT: 11:50 P. M. to:
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, December 5, 1966 at 7:45 P. M. at the
Town Hall.
COUNCIL RBPRESENTATIVE AT PLANNING
r,- COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 12th: Councilman Wm.. Ross Aiken
Respectfully submitted,
CLAYTON J. SMITH
City Clerk pro tem
II/21/66-mam Town of Los Altos Hills
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