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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/04/1962 CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING September 4, 1962 The Regular Adjourned Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los ._altos Hills was called to order Tuesday, September 4, 1962 at 7 :55 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, Sherlock, Mayor Clayton. ABSENT: None MINUTES: August 20, 1962. ACTION: Adopt Minutes of Aug. 20, 1962 as submitted. MOTION: Henley; SECOND : Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously COMMUNICATIONS : 1. Santa Clara County Trafficways Committee - Request that the representa- tives and alternates of the Town be reaffirmed. The Mayor explained that problems relative to voting have arisen and that in order that the representative can vote , the matter should be clarified . He suggested that there be one designated representative and that the other Councilmen be alternates. ACTION: That Mayor Clayton be appointed representative to the Santa Clara County Trafficways Committee and that the four remaining Council- men be alternates. MOTION: Fowle ; SECOND: Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously 2. Los Altos Hills Planning Commission - Letter from Chairman Gordon E. Bowler transmitted Zone Maps for Equestrian Trails and Pedestrian Paths. The suggestion was made that copies of the Map be distributed to Councilmen, and that the City Clerk acknowledge the communication. 3. Leighton Bledsoe - Letter of August 31 , 1962 commended the Council on its passage of the Ordinance requiring underground utilities in new subdivisions . 4. The First National Bank of San Jose - Invitation to Councilmen to at- tend Open House Preview of new Los Altos Office , 240 Third St . , Wednes- day, September 5m from 5 to 8 P. M. kr Maurice R. Johnson - Letter, dated August 23, 1962, relative to Ordi- nance No. 84, requiring underground utilities in new subdivisions , and comments regarding method of adoption. fan COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. (( rLD BUSINESS: 1. Consideration of Proposition No. 23. Letter, dated Aug. 2, 1962, from State Senator John F. Thompson rela- tive to the Senate reapportionment measure, was discussed. ACTION: That the matter be tabled. MOTION: Fowle; SECOND : Henley; VOTE: AYES: Fowle , Henley NOES: Aiken, Mayor Clayton ABSTALNED: Sherlock ABSENT : None The Motion was lost. ACTION: That the Council go on record in opposition to Proposition No. 23. MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Sherlock; VOTE: AYES: Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Clayton NOES: Aiken ABSTAINED : Fowle ABSENT: None NEW BUSINES$: 1. Fernhill Assessment Project - Request for Extension of Time to C6mplete Improvements. Letter,from Gerald E. Kunz , Kunz Paving Co. , dated Aug. 23, 1962, fe- quested an addition fifteen (15) calendar days to complete the imptove- ments of Fernhill Drive . ACTION: That the extension of time , to September 19, 1962, be granted to Kunz Paving Co. for completion of the Fernhill Assessment Pro- ject . MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously 2. Fremont-Manuella Project - Change Order and Request for Extension of Time to Complete Improvements. Letter, dated August 25, 1962, from the Perham Construction Co. re- quested a new time limit of September 18, 1962 to complete the improve- ments of Fremont-Manuella MCS Project No. 1. Mr. Perham stated in his letter that the delay is being caused by a separate contractor not un- w der his control or influence. Mr. Longmire, City Engineer, stated that the request is reasonable. -3- Fremont Manuella cont '.d. ACTION: That the extension of time, to September 18, 1962, be granted to the Perham Construction Co. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Fowle; VOTE: Passed unanimously • Ir. Salfen stated that approval of Change Order No . 2 has been re- quested , explaining that additional expense has been incurred because of hand excavation required andthe removal and disposal of four apri- cot trees located within the Town right-of-way, the total cost of which is One Hundred Ten Doll:•.rs ($110.00) . This additional work was reruiredby the Field Engineer snd approv^.l is recommended by the City Engineer in letter, dated Aug. 28, 1962. The City Clerk recommended approval . ACTION: That Chs.nge Order No. 2 be approved. MOTION : Fowle ; SECOND: Henley; ROLI. CALL: AYES : Aiken, Fowle, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Clayton NOES : None ABSENT : None VARI.'.NCES: 1. Kroeck, Richard (V-116-62) - Request for Reduction in Setback Require- ment . (Deferred from August 20, 1962) The City Attorney reported on the status of the easement, serving as access to the property, stating that it appears that the private drive- way is available for use by Mrs. E. Prince and Richard Kroeck only. Because it is a private driveway, a variance is not required, and that a building permit may be applied for. Mr. Faisant suggested that the Ordinance be reviewedin an effort to clarify the provision with regard to setback requirements . USE PERMITS: 1 . Wilson, Phyllis (UP-118-62) - Request for Secondary Dwelling. The Clerk stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval. d•CTION: That the request of Phyllis Wilson (UP-118-62) for a secondary dwelling be approved. MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously -4- f DIVISIONS OF LCND: 1. Breyman, E. A. - Deferred from august 20, 1962. Mr. Bradley Breyman and Mr. Faul Meyers , Jr. represented Mr. Breyman. Fc7]owing discussion of requirement for paths , the following action was taken. ACTION : That the Tentative Map of E. A. Breyman (230-62) 9 lots be approved subject to the requirements of the Planning Commission as set forth in the Check List , and including construction of complete pathway to existing Town Standards from Robleda to the western most limit of the property abutting Lot No. 5 of Tract No. 2980 and the elimination of the in lieu payment for pathway along Robleda, and subject to receipt from Breyman Investment Co. of easements through Lots 2, 4, and 5 of Tract No . 2980 appropriate for continuation of the aforementioned pathway to Newbridge Road. MOTION: FOIBLE: SECOND : Henley; Mr. Meyers question whether Mr. Breyman would be required to install underground utilities in his subdivision. The Council concurred that they would prefer underground utilities , but would not require them. VOTE: Passed unanimously 2. Bowan, R. L. (214-62) 2 lots. Engr. John Riley. Mr. Tom Floyd represented Mr. Riley. The Clerk stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval. Relative to filing a Record of Survey Nap in lieu of filing a Subdi- vision Map, the Attorney stated that because a building site has been created, a Subdivision Map must be filed. ACTION: That the Tentative Nap of R. L. Bowan (214-62) 2 lots be ap- proved. MOTION: Fowle ; SECOND : Liken; Councilman Henley questioned the procedure of granting a variance for Lot No. 2. The Clerk explained that the Flanning Commission had requested that ` the adjoining property owners be notified of the proposed variance ; that this was accomplished and approval received from them. He stated that , under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance , the prop- erty should have been posted . This was not accomplished. • rowan cont 'd. r",MENDMENT : That the Council look with favor upon an aprlication for setback variance on Lot No. 2. AMENDED BY: Fowle ; SECOND : Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously RESOIUTIONS: 1. The Mayor stated that support of the Foothill College Bond Issue has been requested . Resolution No. 212, supporting the Foothill College Bond Issue, was read in its entirety by the City Attorney. ACTION: That Resolution No. 212 be adopted as read. MOTION: Aiken; SECOND : Fowle ; ,or Clayton ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Fowle, Henley, Sherlock, Mai. NOES : None ABSENT : None ORDINANCES: ' 1 . Ordinance No. 85 - Setting the Tax Rate for 1962 - 1963 . Ordinance No. 85 was presented a,ld read, in its entirety by the City .'Attorney. i,CTI ON: :'Adopt Ordinance No. 85, setting the 1962-63 Tax Rate as Twenty- Five Cents per One Hundred Dollar Assessed Valuation, as read. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Aiken; ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Fowle, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Clayton NOES: None ABSENT : None WARRANTS: Bills , in the amount of Six Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars (86 ,829.00) , were presented by Councilman Sherlock. ACTION: That bills , in the amount of 86,829.00, be approved; that the Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND : Fowle ; ROLL C;LL: AYES: Aiken, Fowle, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Clayton NOES: None ABSENT: None 6 OTHER BUSINESS: L Paths - Consideration of Proposed Reduction of Standards . Wm. H. Longmire , City Engineer, reported relative to a reduction of the present Town Standards , recommending no change . Mr. Longmire recommended that the In Lieu Fee for the Path Fund be increased from One Dollar and Twenty-Five Cents ( $1.25) per lineal foot to One Dollar and Sixty-two Cents (!61.62) . The suggestion was made that a standard for one path for both pedes- trian and equestrian' traffic be considered. Mr. Salfen suggested the use of a six foot (6 ' ) rocked path with 1"x6" headers, and it was the opinion of the City Engineer that the cost would comparable to the cost of the present standard path. The Mayor suggested that the Planning Commission be requested to con- sider and review the present standards and consider the type of path suggested by the City Cleric. 2. Change in :accounting Procedure - Town Hall. The City Clerk explained the punch tape system recommended the Town' s Auditor and also the cost of the service . ACTION: That the Town adopt the Punch Tape System recommended by Mr. E. C. H. Carson. MOTION: Fowle; SECOND : Aiken; ROLL CiLL: AYES: Aiken, Fowle , Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Clayton NOES: None ABSENT : None 3. Zone Maps - Pedestrian Paths & Equestrian Trails. ACTION: That the Tentative Map of proposed districts for hearings on paths and trails be approved. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously Mayor Clayton announced that he would inform the Planning Commission to proceed with public hearings . 4. Barking Dogs. Mr. Faisant , City Attorney, stated that residents being annoyed by barking dogs, in the area of Purissima-Paloma, are ready to proceed with a suit against the owner of the dogs. `, Following discussion, the Attorney was asked to write a letter to the owner of the dogs. -7- 5. Freeway. Relative to proposed plans for improvement of El Monte Road with re- gard to the Junipero Serra Freeway, the Council agreed that a let- ter be written to the Division of Highways expressing the feeling of Town. It was the opinion of Councilmen that the Town should take active part in discussions, and solicit the cooperation of Stanford Uni- versity, Palo Alto , aid Los Altos. Mayor Clayton stated that he would wirte the letter. METTIJTG eDJOUR^TED: 10: 10 P. N. NEXT REGULLR NEETl'?G: Nonday, September 17, 1962 at 7 :45 P. I . at the Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, PAUL W. S`SFEN City Clerk jlm 9-4-62