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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/04/1963 CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1963 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to order Monday, February 4, 1963 at 7 : 53 F. M. by Mayor Wm. B, Clayton at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills , California, ROLL CALL: PRESENT; Councilmen Aiken, Fowle, Henley, Mayor Clayton ABSENT : None MINUTES: January 21 , 1963. Corrections : Page 3, Resolution No. 224 - Erroneously shown ae Resolution No. 225 being approved. ACTION: Adopt Minutes of January 21 , 1963 as corrected. COMMUNICLTIONS: None . ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Agenda of City of Palo Alto Planning Commission - Meeting to be held Wednesday, February-6, 1963 at 7E3O P. -M: The Clerk announced that the Tentative Subdivision Map of 'Arastradero Hills ' is anhitem on the Agenda, and explained the tentative map has been approved by the Council of a portion of the subdivision within the Town limits. The Palo Alto Planning Commission is to consider the portion of the division lying within its city limits, Commissioner Bowler was asked to have the Planning Commission repre- sented at the meeting. 2. Santa Clara County Inter-City Council - Notice of regular meeting to be held Thursday, February 7, 1963 at 7:30 P. M. at the Capri Restaur- ant, Morgan Hill. The Mayor stated that he will attend. 3. Santa Clara County Boundary Commission - Notice or proposed annexation to the City of -Mountain View, designated as Rock No. 5. Having no effect on the Town' s boundary, notice will be filed. 4. Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors - Notice of, and Resolution of intent to annex a portion of Page Mill Road to the Town of Los Altos Hills . The Clerk reported that the date of hearing of the hearing is Monday, i" � March 4, 1963 at 10:00 A. M. in the Chambers of the Board, -2- Gordon._E. Bowler ,r Copy of letter to the S. C. County Planning Com- mission recommending denial of the proposed change in zoning applied for by Stonebridge Associates . The Clerk explained the request for change in zoning to a muliple-use for the unincorporated area (six acres) contiguous to Los Altos and Los Altos Hills : He stated that Commissioner Hawley had appeared at the hearing by the Santa Clara County Planning Commission. Mayor Clayton commented on the proposed change in zoning and reported that he had written a letter requesting that the County Planning Com- Mission withhold action pending hearing from the Town and that the proposed zoning would be incompatible to that ef.the Town. Councilman Fowle suggested that Resolution be forwarded to express the Town's objections. ACTION: That the City Attorney be authorized to draft a Resolution forthwith stating the Town' s objection to the rezoning as ap- plied for by Stonebridge Associates. MOTION: Fowle ; SECOND : Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously 6: The Mayor stated that Mayor James Thurber of the Los Altos has re- quested a joint meeting of the City of Los Altos and the Town of Los Altos Hills Councils to discuss the rules and aspects of annexations . Mayor Clayton, with concurrence of the Council , stated that he would - set up a meeting and notify Councilmen. NEW..BUSINESS: 1: Appointment. of City .Councilman - Gordon E. Bowler: • ACTION: That Gordon E; Bowler be appointed to fulfill the unexpired term of Thomas Sherlock. MOTION: Aiken; SECOND : Henley; Mr: Bowler answered that he would accept : VOTE: Passed unanimously ACTION: That Councilman Henley be appointed Vice-Mayor of Los Altos Hills: MOTION: Fowle ; SECOND : Aiken; Councilman Henley stated that he would accept. ,16-4/ w VOTEt AYES: Liken, Fowlc , ,Mayor Clayton NOES None ABSTAINED : Henley ABSENT: None -3- The Oath of Office was administered by the City Clerk, and Councilman Bowler took his place at the Council Table . Mayor Clayton announced that he would consider recommendations for ap- pointment to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission created by the appointment of Mr. Bowler to the Council. OLD BUSINESS :. 1.. Public gearing - Proposed Traffic Ordinance. The Mayor declared the He-=ring open at 8:07 F. M. The. City Attorney commented that he could prepare a redraft of the. ordinance with the desired changes; that the Staff should notify owners on the private roads of the proposed speed limits on private roads.. Changes , pertaining to powers of the Chief of Police , horsemen and pedestrian rights , use of paths by horsemen, and provisions relative to newly accepted streets , were agreed upon by the Councilmen. Relative to questions of control of traffic on private roads, the At- torney stated that owners on private roads may post a notice that the ordinance does not apply.. Councilman Henley questioned whether the speed limits should be 25 MPH throughout the Town. Councilman Fowle stated that he was not in favor of this. Councilman Aiken stated that he felt there is a need for re- duced speed limit in some specific areas. Councilman Henley pointed out that the Ordinance provides that the re- duced speed limits do not become effective until signs are posted , and suggested this would give the Council time consider the locations and that signs could be placed as needed. Councilmen agreed with this arrangement;. Mr. George G. Cowie commented on the need for the Ordinance . Councilman .Fowle asked if the Ordinance is specific so that each time a sign is needed , it must be recommended by the Planning Commission and that the Council will act on the recommendation. Mr. Cowie questioned how many signs would be used and the distances for which a reduced speed limit sign would apply. Councilman Henley suggested placing signs that speed limit is 35 MPH unless designated otherwise . The Mayor asked for further comments from the Floor. There being none, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:25 P. M.. VARIANCES:. r 1 Woodside Oaks Construction Co.. (V-133-62) - Request for Reduction of Setback Requirement. The Clerk reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of ( pdside Oakscont 'd. the reduction to eighteen feet (18' ) for a garage . ACTION: That the variance of Woodside Oaks Construction Co. (V-133-62) to 18 ' be approved. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously USE PERMITS : None . DIVISIONS OF LAND : None. RESOLUTIONS: 1 . Resolution No. 226 - A Resolution Objecting to the Change in Zoning Requested by Stonebridge Associates. The Resolution was presented and read by the City Attorney in its en- tirety. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 226 as read. MOTION: Aiken; SECOND : Fowle ; ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Fowler, Henley, Mayor Clayton NOES: None ABSENT : None 2. Resolution No. 22 - Opposing the Annexation of a Portion of Page Mill Road -to the Town. The City Attorney reported that under a new section in the Gov't . Code., the City Council can block such an annexation by filing a written notice of objection. Resolution No. 227 was presented and read in its entirety by the City Attorney. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 227 as read. MOTION: Henley; SECOND : Aiken; Councilman Bowler questioned whether the Town would look with favor to this road being annexed to the City of Palo Alto. Councilman Henley questioned whether the road might be acceptable if it were brought to Town Standards . i _ The Question was called for. ROLL CALL: AYES : Aiken, Bowler, Fowler, Henley, Mayor Clayton NOES: None ABSENT: None -5- Resolution No. 228 - Adopting a Budget of State Allocated Funds for Highways. Resolution No. 228 was presented and read, in.:its entirety, by the City Clerk. I CTI ON : Adopt Resolution No . 228 as read. MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Fowle ; ROLL C;IL: - AYES: '.iken, Bowler, Fowle , Henley , Magor Clayton NOES : None [BSENT: None WARRANTS: Bills , in the amount of NINE THOUSAND EIGHTY-FOUR DOLLARS and Seventy- Three Cents ($9084.73) , were presented. by Councilman Fowle. ACTION: That the bills be approved; that the Cleric be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. MOTION: Fowle ; SECOND : Aiken; ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Fowle , Henley, Mayor Clayton NOES : None ABSENT : None Councilman Henley stated that he would like a schedule of the bills being paid every week and suggested that each Councilman receive a copy. He questioned the legality of the method in which warrants are approved. Councilman Fowle commented that a copy of the bills should be in the hands of each Councilman. ACTION: That each Councilman be given a schedule of the face sheet of warrants to be approved. MOTION: Henley; SECOND : Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously OTHER BUSINESS : 1. Roads - Storm Damage. Mr. Salfen commented on the damage to roads , caused by the recent storms , stating that he has photographed areas damaged by washouts , slides and inundation. He stated that the road contractor has been correcting minor problems. He further stated that there are some areas where there should be improvements to certain storm drainage structures.' ' ", Mr. Salfen stated that he would estimate the damage to the Town' s roads : to be from $125,000 to $150,000. He commented that it is not known whether the State will declare this a disaster area. -6- /`prm Damage cont 'd. Mr. Faisant , Ass t . Civil Defense Director, reported that arrangements have been made to secure 1000 sand bags on a replenishment basis , from the Civil Defense ; that the bags will be filled by the N. J. Taaffe Co. when needed . He commended Mr. Salfen and the N. J. Taaffe Co. for being on the alert during the recent storm. 2. Utilities Ordinance . Councilman Fowle commented that the Utilities Ordinance is to be stud- ied by the Planning Commission for more detailed requirements , stating that the present ordinance only touches on the Building Code . He sug- gested that Councilman Bowler act as a liaison with the Planning Com- mission to gain the Commission' s recommendation. The aspects of placing existing utilities underground , requirement for underground wiring for new buildings in old subdivisions, and whether the builder or the subdivider is responsible for service entry to new- ly constructed homes, was discussed. Mr. Salfen mentioned that he had met with the Pacific Gas .F.. Electric Co. and Pacific Telephone Co. , and that a letter will be forwarded tohim relative to costs for placing all utlities underground. Placement of radio antennas was discussed. 3. El Monte Road - Design at Foothill College Entrance . Mr. Faisant reported that he had been advised that the College Trustees are in agreement with the requirement for sewers , no left turn, and planting of the cut bank; that they are to take under study the plan suggested by the Council for ingress and egress to the College . The question was raised as to whether funds were allocated to the col- lege for this improvement , and also whether this was a condition of approval by the Town. The Mayor stated that he will meet and discuss this matter with Pr. Flint . The Mayor asked why the trees , in the parking area, have been removed. Mr. Salfen answered that the trees were 'fruitless pear' trees and are to be replaced by another type tree. 4. Roads. Mr. George G. Cowie commented on a car caught in a mud slide on Elena Road during `the recent storm. MEETING ADJOURNED : 9 :10 P. M. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, February 18, 1963 at 7:45 F. M. at the Town Hall. J Respectfully submitted, PAUL W. SATEEN City Clerk jlm 2-4-63