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Home My WebLink About04/03/1961 CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS .ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A 2EGULCR MEETING April 3, 1961 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to order Monday, April 3, 1961 by Mayor John M. Fowle at 7: 58 F. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 W. Freront Ave. , Los Altos Hills. ROLL CULL: PRESENT: Councilmen liken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle ABSENT: None MINUTES: March 20, 1961. Corrections : Pagel', VI;'UT LA : Marc'. 6, 1961 - Corrections : Engineering Fee Schedule Action should read, "That the Council intends to carry through the Engineering Fee Schedule as proposed by Mr. Charles S. McCandless in his letter of March 4, 1961, with the amendment that the Town receive one-fourth ('34) of the four per cent (4%) charged the Subdivider, for admin- istration costs; the City Engineer will re- ceive three per cent (3%). Further, that the Subdivider will be billed for inspections. ' Page 5, Item 6 : Colonial Estates : Para. 2 - Change the word 'sighs ' to ' size ' . . ACTION: Adopt Minutes of March 20, 1961 as corrected. COMMUNICATIONS : 1. Inter-City Council - Notice of Meeting to be held Thursday, April 6, 1961 at Val 's Club in the City of Alviso. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Councilman Henley stated that the Committee (Mr. Faisant , City Attorney, Planning Coenissioner Hawley, Councilman Henley) , ap- pointed to bring a recommendation to the Council relative to assessments on a per lot basis for subdivision improvements, will report at the next meeting. OLD BUSINESS: 1. $$an Antonio Hills Annexation : ) - Continuation of Public Hearing of Protests. The Mayor asked for comments or pr )tests from the Floor, There being none, the Public Hearing was declared closed. 4 Ordinance No. 70 was presented , and the Title was read by the City Sttorney. The Ordinance called for and set the date of election to be held Tuesday, June 6, 1961. -2- Annexation cont 'd. ACTION: That further reading cf Ordinance 70 be waived. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Clayton; ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: None ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 70 as read. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND : Aiken; ROLL CILL: ;.YES: Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor 2. ,._ ., NOES : None ABSENT : None The City Attorney announced that Ordinance N3. 70 is effective immediately and that only persons ..: o are residents within the area of the proposed annexation arc ell gib]..F to vote in the election. 2. Fernhill Road - City Engineer' s R:cconnendation. Mr. Longnire submitted a report , reconnending that the road be constructed to Town Standards, from the intersection of Canino Hermosa, approximately 1250 linear feet , southwesterly to the northeasterly corner of the Henderson property, including berms and drainage facilities where necessary. He recommended that the road be constructed to full Town Stznda.rds--24 feet wide. Opinion were expressed. by Councilmen, and convents from the Floor were heard. ACTION: That the entire length of Fernhill Road , which the Council presently intends to accept , shall be twenty-four feet (24' ) in width and to full Town Standards from the beginning to Dr. Cross ' s driveway; from that point to the end of Fernhill Road, the road shall be sixteen feet (16 ' ) in width, with concrete rolled curbs on each side ; that drainage facilities are to be constructed ^a required by the City Engineer, and in all other rosrects, r. road shall be constructed to Town Standards. MOTION: Henley; SECOND : Clayton; Following comments from tt_; F1:. :r, the ^uestion was called. VOTE: AYES : Clayton, F2niey NOES: ,iken, Sherlock, Mayer Fowle ABSENT: None -3- Fernhill Rd. cont 'd. ACTION: Ar That the entire length of Fornhill Rd. , which the Council presently intends to n.cccrt , shall be twenty-four feet (24' ) in width to full Town Stsnr . rds from the beginning to Dr. Cross ' driveway; from that point to the end of Fernhill Rd. , the road sh, ll be twenty feet (20' ) in width, including concrete rolled gutters; drainage facilities constructed as required by the City Engineer, and in all other respects, the road be constructed to Town Standards. MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Sherlock; The opinion of the Deputy Clerk was asked. He stated that he agreed with the City Engineer' s recommendation for a twenty- four foot road. Following comments, the Question was called: VOTE: AYES: Aiken, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: Clayton, Henley ABSENT: None The City Attorney advised that n chock be rade to determine whether or the State Code is violated. 2. Traffic Recomnendations : stop Sign on W. Fremont at Robleda; In- tersection of Furissima and-Arastradero Avenues. ACTION: That the Stop Sign at Robleda _.venue on V. Fremont Avenue be removed. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Mayor Fowle (The Mayor vacated the Chair) Deputy Mayor Clayton presided. -.£ter comments from the Councilmen, the Motion and Second were withdrawn. ACTION: That the 'Stop ' sign on W. Fremont `.venue at Robleda Avenue be covered for a period of two weeks and judicious observa- tion be made of the tref."ic ^t the intersection by Council- men, to be reported on au the next neeting of the Council MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Manor Fowle ; VOTE: Fasse ' unanimously The Deputy Clerk stated th^t :stivr:te of costs for two proposals for handling traffic at the intersection of Furissina and Arastra- dero were presented by the Martin J. Taaffe Company. The proposals were explained by the Deputy Clerk. -µ- Traffic cont'd. L ACTION: That the Council approve the plan for construction of the intersection of Puri^.;=ma AVE. and :.rastradero Rd. , estimated to cost Thirten Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1350.00),. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND : Henley; AMENDED BY: Clayton; That this work be done at such tine as money is available from the Budget. VOTE: Passed. unanimously The Mayor resumed the Chair. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Foley, H. E. - Petition for Annexation to the Town of Los Altos Hills. Formal petition was presented. Mr. John Riley reported that two of the four property owners, in the proposed annexation, designated as Ravensbury No. 1, signed the petition. Resolution No. 151, setting the tine and place for Public Hearing to hear protests , was presented and read in its entirety by the City attorney. ' CTI ON: That Resolution No. 151 be adopted as read. MOTION: ikon; SECOND : Clayton; ROLL C'LL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Mayor Fowlo NOES : Sherlock ABSENT: None Public Hearing will be held Monday, May 15, 1961 at 8:00 P. M. at the Town Hall. Councilman Henley stated that he would like to hear the reconmenda tions of the Planning Commis: Ion - nd Nestor Barrett , Planning Consultant , relative to this proposed annexation. VARIANCES: 1. Tice, Fred (V-71-61) - Request for Reduction of Setback Re- quirement. Approval was recommended by the Planning Commission. -5- Tice cont 'd. ACTION: low That the request of Fred 1, Tice (V-71-61) for reduction of setback requirements be approved. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously DIVISIONS OF LAND: 1. Schaufel, C. A. (191-61) 2 lots, Engr. Nolte. Approval was recommended by the Planning Commission. ACTION: That the Tentative Map of C. L. Schaufel (191-61) 2 lots be approved, subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission, conditions of the Check List , and approval of all agencies. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously 2. Bazdarich A. F. (189-61) - Request for Relocation of Lot Lines. Engr. J. Miley. Approval was recommended by the Planning Commission. ACTION : That the Request of A. F. Bazdarich (189-61) for relocation of lot lines for Lots 6 and 21 Hillhaven Subdivision be ap- proved , as shown on Map d-^.ted February, 1961. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously 3. Stegnor, Dr. Wallace E. (167-60) 2 lots. Engr. Riley. Conditions of approval, recommended by the Planning Commission and the Fire District , were read. ACTION: That the Final Map of Dr. Wallace E. Stegnor (167-60) 2 lots be approved, subject to the conditions imposed by the Plan- ning Commission, and the ce:.dition that a Covenant be re- corded, stating that thu sa_^o is not approved as a building site until all conditions of the Fire District have been net. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: AYES: Aiken, Henley, Clayton, Mayor Fowle NOES: Nene ABST':INED: Sherlock; ABSENT : None -6- 4. Holm, Oscar B, f177-60) 7 lots. Engr, J. Riley. L Deputy Clerk stated that ^.11 c>uritions have been cmplied with. ACTION: That the Final Map of Oscar B. Holm (167-60) 7 lots, Tract No. 2904, be approved. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND : liken; VOTE: Passed unanimously 5. Collins, W. D. (181-60) 2 lots. Engr. J. Riley. Improvement of 62.50 Foot frontage along Elena was discussed in addition to conditions of approval imposed by the Tlanning Com- mission. ACTION: That the Final Map of W. D. Collins (181-60) 2 lots be ap- proved, subject to the improvement of Elena Avenue frontage and the submittal of bond or cash deposit , for sane , to the City Manager. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously RESOLUTIONS: 1. Resolution No. 149 - Adopting Budget for Expenditure of Funds Allocated From the State Highway Fund to Cities. Resolution No. 149 was read in its entirety by the Deputy Clerk. ACTI ON: Adopt Resolution. No. 149 as read. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND : Henlay; ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: None 2. Resolution No. 150 - Filing Annual Street Report With the State Controller. Resolution No. 150 was read in its entirety. ACTION: That Resolution No. 150 be adoTt ed as read. MOTION: Henley; SECOND : Olayt>n; ` ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle �r NOES: None ABSENT : None ORDINANCES: is 1. Ordinance No. 69 - Subdivision Ordinance. Second Reading. The City 'Attorney announced. t14- Jonnissioner Hawley requested • that the second reading of the :\i'innnce be postponed until an amendment , relative to walks, is submitted. ACTION: That the second reading of OrdinanceNo. 69 be postponed until the next meeting, Monday, April 17, 1961 MOTION: Aiken; SEDOND: Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously Various sections of the Ordinance were discussed and commented on by Dr. Shaw, Mr. Breynan, Mr. Towle, Mr. Riley, and Councilmen. NEW BUSINESS cont 'd. : 2. Letter was received from Mr. R. M. Smith, requesting the City to deed property to him which is adjacent to his property, lo- cated at 26303 Esperanza Dr. The Mayor referred the matter to the proper Committee with the request that the Committee report its findings et the next reg- ular meeting. WARRANTS: Bills, in the amount of $6,302.60, were presented by Councilman Clayton. ACTION: That the bills, in the amount of $6,302.60, be approved; that the Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Henley; ROLL CALL: AYES: - Liken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. City Attorney, Robin D. Faisant , commented on the provisions for a 'Dog Ordinance ' in the ever:` tta Council should consider the adoption of an ordinance controlling dogs within the Town. The concensus of the Council was teat such an ordinance is not necessary at this time. 2. Deputy Mayor Clayton announced the; the Santa Clara County Inter- city Council will consider, at its next meeting, having a repre- sentative attend legislative z?oetings in Sacramento, to keep cities informed as to bills being considered and status of bills considered by the State House of Assembly and the State Senate. -8- :nnouncenents cont 'd. tar Councilman Clayton announced that the various cities have been asked to consider this proposal grogram on an apportionment cost basis, and to advise the :.car.-City Council of their decisions. Opinions expressed by Councilmen favored sharing in the program. MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:00 P. M. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, April 17, 1961 at 7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall. Respectful(-ly �s�ub,�mitted, CLA�J.. SMITH Deputy City Clerk jlm 4-3-61