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Home My WebLink About03/06/1961 CITY COUNCIL TOWN OP L03 LT/TOS HILLS MITT T-L5 i."' 2EC'-LAR MEETING 117 ch , 1961 The Regular Meeting of the City CJuncil of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to order by Mayor John M. Fowle Monday, March 6 , 1961 at 7 :50 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 W. Fremont Avenue , Los Altos Hills, ROLL CALL: PRESENT : Councilmen Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock; Mayor Fowle ABSENT: None MINUTES: February 20, 1361. Correction: Page 4, Item #3 : Milton - Action: Line 5 shoul: . read " . one and one-half (10) of plant mix . . . . ". ACTION: Adopt Minutes of February 20, 1961 as corrected. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Thomas B. Inglis - Letter, urging Mayors to attend a meeting sponsored by the City of Industry 10, at the Palace Hotel, San Fran- cisco , at 12 noon on Friday, 1961. Councilman Clayton will represent the Town of Los Altos Hills. 2. League of California Cities - Peninsula Division - Notice of Meeting to be held Thursday, March 16, 1961 at the Algiers Restaurant , 2620 E1 Camino Real, Redwood City at 6:30 F. M. Councilman Sherlock will attend the meeting. 3. Nestor Barrett - Letter, relative to a meeting of the Mid Penin- sula Planners, was read. The City Clerk was requested to ask Mr. Barrett, Planning Con- sultant, to represent the Town at the meeting to be held at the Bowman Alumni House , Thursday, March 23rd , between the hours of 10:00 A. M. and 3 :00 F. M. The Mayor asked Chairman Alter, of the Planning Commission, to attend. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Kenyon, Mrs. M. - Request for Waiver of Bond. Councilman Henley, reported for the Council' s Legal and Legis- lative Committee, submitting a written report recommending the following Action: -2'- Kenyon cont 'd. ACTION: That the Council declare that it will accent a recordable agreement from Mrs . Kenyon, by which she undertakes to make the required improvements and subjects her land to a first priority lien to secure compliance; the proposed contract to be satisfactory to the City Attorney and to be , upon execution, immediately recorded at no cost to the City. MOTION: Henley; SECOND : Clayton; . Councilman Henley suggested, and the Council concurred that it be noted that the granting of the waiver of bond for Mrs . Kenyon does not, in any way, set a precedent for action by the Council, The Council shall consider each request as a separate matter. 'COTE; Passed unanimously OLD BUSINESS: None . NEW BUSINESS; 1. Traffic Recommendations - Chief of Police. Letter from the Sheriff ' s Deputy J. Parke was read, rococo ^ending the removal of the 'STOP' sign located on i. Fremont Lire. at Robleda Ave.. , and at the intersection of Furissima : .re. and Lrastradero Road, there be _n island constructed creating one-way traffic from Furissima an'Uo Aristra.arc and from frastradero onto Furissima. Action was deferred to the meeting of March 20th, and during the interim, Councilmen will inspect the situation at Furissima Ave. , a traffic count will be made et both locations , and Deputy Parke will be invited to attend the March 200 meeting. • 2. Engineering_Fee Schedule - Letter, dated March 40, from Mr. Charles S: cGandless , was read proposing a Fee Schedule for inspection costs for subdivision improvements . Councilman Clayton suggested that the recommendation beamended to allow the Town one-fourth (Y; of 4%, to be charged the Sub- divider, for administration costs ; that the Engineer receive 3%; that any additional inspection fees or expense be billed to the Subdivider. ;.CTION: v��3 4/12' a�bl C de- That the Council intends t) carry through the Fee Schedule as proposed by "`.r C. S. ,":cCan less ' letter of Mar. 4, 1961 and as amen'ed by Councilman Clayton. -3- Fee Schedule cont 'd. MOTION: :akar; =-="- ' He,t cy; VOTE; Fassed unanimously 3. Consideration of Imo_^_=rerrent of Fernhill Ave. Mr. Roger Deal commented on the problem, stating that there is a total of 39 acres, with a potential 25 building sites (only 21 anticispated, having access from Fernhill .venue. There are now 13 property owners using the road. He explaineddltthhaat, atothe time he presented a Tentative Subdivision Map, theng mission required that Fernhill Ave. be brought to Town Standards and become a dedicated public Road. Mr. Deal stated that about 540 feet of the 1200 to 1300 foot road is 18 wide, and that the property owners are in favor of a narrow road, about 16' wide. tlthough the width desired is not tin hato cnformance with s more , estheticas Road llyacompatibledr, the ewithnts feel the area. Mr. Deal stated that residents in the area would like the road brogrt to Town Standards, dedicated to and accepted by the Town, and at no expense to the property owners. Property owners commenting wore : Mr. Buitrago, Dr. Cross , and Mrs. McQuade. In stating his opinion, the City Attorney pointed diout utnthat,theads State law forbids any City from accepting, for mwhich do not meet Town Standards, and at this time is 24' . The Mayor appointed Councilmen Councilman Aiken Chairman of a Committee to Fernhill Mar. 20m Avenue . Members of the Commia recomnendation to the ttee of eeare Mr. regarding Deal and the City Attorney. 5. Community Council of Northern Santa Clara County. Letter, relative to employment of teenage boys during the summer, was read. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Clayton and Sherlock as a Committee to submit a recommendation at the next meeting. 4. Consideration of Acceptance of Improvements of EstacadaWay, TTatacada DriveySaltamonaes 4lav and DeBell Drive. Letter, dated February 23, 1961 containing signatures of ninteen citizens, was read, requesting acceptance of improvements of Estacada Way, Estacada Drive, Saltamontes Ways, and DeBell Drive for maintenance. t ACTION: That the City Engineer inspect these roads to determine whether or not they ceet Town, and that they then be con- sidered for acceptance by the Town. Acceptance of Roads cont 'd. MOPION: Sherlock; O1a7;'t0n; AMENDED: That Miranda Way and Miranda Court be included. VOTE: Passed unanimously DIVISIONS OF LAND: 1. Dreessen, Mrs. Betty (182-60) 4 lots. Engr. J. Riley. Relative to improvements to Edgerton Road, Council Aiken reported for the Committee appointed to bring in a recommendation. He stated that, at this time, it would seem impractical to require Edgerton Road to be reconstructed. It was the Committees sug- gestion that the road be offered for dedication by the Subdivider, and that any larger improvements be deferred until the time Mr. Cooley subdivides or necessity warrants , and at that time, an assessment district may be formed. ACTION: That the Tentetive Map of Mrs. Betty Dreessen (182-60) 4 lots be approved, subject to the following: . 1. Conditions of the Committee ' s report, regarding Edgerton Road. 2. Dedication of 30' strip to centerline of Elena ;:venue for full length of the property. 3. Construction of paths along Elena :venue. 4. paving of Elena .venue. 5. Landscaping: to Town Standardso issi0n and all other 6. Conditions of the Planning agencies. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: liken; VOTE: Passed unanimously 2. Valle Vista Hills (Final Map) Tract 2093. Engr. L. G. Brian. Tho City Clerk stated that all fees and the Bond for improvements have been received. ACTION: That the Final Map of Dr. Harold Beaver, Valle Vista Hills, be approved. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously 3. Farrand, Don (172t60) 2 lots. Engr. Mastin & Kingston. ACTION: That the Final Map of Don Farrand (172-60) , Tract No. 2858, 2 lots , be approved subject to the posting, prior to sign- ing SubdivisionmBond aForm, � for the purpose oofi6improvement pofved . - Farrand Cont 'd, Josefa :.venue , adjcccnt to the trict , and construction of a path on a_., rc-:'s..e r1y porti?n ce Josefa Ave. MOTION: Clayton; ,__ - '.•:;. : Hcniey; VOTE: Passed unaninously ORDINANCES: 1. Ordinance No, 69 - Revised Subdivision Ordinance, The Title of the Ordinance was read by the City Clerk. ',CTIC_bT; That further reading of Ordinance No. 69 be waived. MOTION: Henley; SECOND : Aiken; ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowl; NOES . None ABSENT : None WARRANTS: Bills, in the amount of '$4,997.23, were presented by Councilman Claytc:: ACTION: That the bills, in the amount of 34,997.23, be approved for payment , and the Clerk be authorized t; draw the appropriate warrants. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND : Aiken; ROLL CALL; AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: Prone RESOLUTIONS : 1. Resolution No. 145 - Setting the Date of Public Hearing for :annexation of San Antonio Hills No. 2, as March 20, 1961 at 8:00 P. M. at the Town Hall. Resolution No. 145 was read in its entirety by the City Attorney. ACTION: ..dopt Resolution No. 145 as read. MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Sherlock; ROLL CT.LL: AYES: .Liken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT : None MEETING ADJOURNED: 10 :43 P. M. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, Mar. 20, 1961 at 7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 W. Fremont , Los _ltos Hills. Re/nal ubni ted, jlr/3-6-61 CL1 . SMITH, Dep.- City Clerk