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TOWN OF LOS ;LT^ E.ILL,S
MINUTES OF A Rm3:,'L11:
April 17, 196].
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills
was called to order Monday, April 17, 1961 at 7:50 P. M. at the Town
Hall, 26379 W. Fremont Ave. , Los Altos Hills.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Aiken, Clayton, Sherlock , Mayor Fowle
ABSENT: Councilman Henley
MINUTES: April 3, 1961.
ACTION:
Adopt Minutes of April 3 , 1961 as submitted.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. The Mayors ' Committee, of the Inter-City Council, will meet in
Sacramento on Thursday, April 272 with Senator John F. Thompson
and Assemblymen Bruce F. Alen and Clark L. Bradley.
The Mayor stated that he will attend.
2. The Santa Clara County Water Commission will hold a meeting in
the San Jose City Offices on Wednesday, :,pril 190 in the City of
San Jose.
Councilman Clayton and the Deputy Clerk will attend.
COMMUNIC'.TIONS:
1. Roger A. Deal - Letter, dated April 15, 1961 , regarding off-tract
improvements in subdivision.
Deferred to New Business.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Councilman Sherlock - Transfer of Land from. Town to Mr. R. Smith,
26303 Speranza Drive.
Councilman Sherlock reported that Mr. Smith would like to arrange
to purchase a parcel of land, approx. 3000 sq. feet , owned by
the Town and abutting his property along Concepcion Ave. and
Esperanza Drive.
The City Attorney consented relative to procedure involved in the
sale of public land, and suggested that a decision be deferred
until a suitable price could be arrived at.
=t the request of the Mayor, action was deferred to be consider-
ed at a later date.
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1. Councilman Henley - ':sso$srents on for Lot Basis for Subdivision
tnproverents.
Letter, dated April 50, was rjnd in which Councilman Henley stated
that the Committee had no positive recommendation to submit at
this tine , and suggested that Ordinance No. 69 be adopted in its
present form; that the Comrittee rennin in being to further study
the matter of assessnents on a per lot basis.
The Report was accepted as subritted.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Removal of Stop Sign - Fremont .'.venue at Robleda Avenue.
Letter from Joe P. Park, Deputy Sheriff, commenting on the traffic
conditions at W. Fremont, Edith; and Robleda Avenues during the
interim in which the 'Stop' sign was temporarily removed, and
suggested that the sign be permanently removed.
ACTION:
That the 'STOP' sign at Robleda :.venue on W. Fremont Avenue
be removed.
MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously
USE PERMITS:
1. Poor Clare's Convent (V-73-61) - Request to Relocate Buildings on
Property for Living Quarters.
Recommendation for approval by the Planning Commission was read
by the Deputy Clerk.
ACTION:
That the request of Poor Clare 's Convent (V-73-61) for per-
mission to relocate buildings on their property be approved.
MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: _liken; VOTE: Passed unanimously
2. Dawson, Laurence (V-74-61) - Request for Use of House Trailer on
Property as a Secondary Residence.
The Planning Commission's reconmendation, approving the Use Permit
for a period of four years, was read by the Deputy Clerk.
ACTION:
ibr That the request of Laurence Dawson (V-74-61) for use of a
House trailer on his property as a secondary dwelling be
approved for a period of one (1) year.
MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously
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DIVISIONS OF LAND: Tentat vo Naps :
`'' 1. Baron, Mitchcli,X194-6Z) 2 lots. Engr, J. Riley.
Planning Commission recommended approval. .
ACTION:
That the Tentative Map of Mitchell Baron (194-61) 2 lots
be approved subject to all conditions of the Check List
and approval of all agencies.
MOTION: liken; SECOND: Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unanimously
The suggestion was made that the E. A. Breyman and Eleanor D. Walker
Tentative Maps be considered in conjunction with one another
(road to be dedicated jointly) .
Approval was recommended for both maps by the Planning Commission.
2. Breyman, E. A. (193-61) 5 lots. Engr. J. Riley.
ACTION:
That the Tentative Map of E. A. Breyman (193-61) 5 lots be
approved subject to all conditions of the Check List and
approval of all agencies.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously
3. Walker, Mrs. Eleanor D. (190-61) 8 lots. Engr. Riley.
ACTION:
That the Tentative Map of Mrs. Eleanor D. Walker (190-61)
8 lots be approved subject to all conditions of the Check
List and approval of all agencies.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously
DIVISIONS OF LAND: Final Maps :
1. Olive Tree Hills, Inc . (174-60) Tract No. 2958 - 37 lots. Engrs.
Jones, ' herrn & Associates.
ACTION:
That the Final Map of Olive Tree Hills, Inc. (174-60) , Tract
No. 2958 be approved, subject to all conditions imposed and
approval of all agencies.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND : Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unanimously
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2. Tay_l2^,_ EzC,. (187-611.2 _'.-_otl. Tomes , Thenn & Associates.
A C^_"ON:
That the Final Map cf Lr. E. C. taylor . (187-61) 2 lots,
Tract No. 2950 be approved subject to all conditions im-
posed and approval of all agencies.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously
3. Kaplan, Lester (169-61) 7 lots. Engr. Riley.
Deputy Clerk stated that cash payment was submitted in lieu of
bond for improvements , and that Mr. Kaplan requested that the
Town pay for the improvements as they are constructed.
7CTION1
That the Final Map of Lester Kaplan (169-61) 7 lots, Tract
No. 2895 be approved subject to all conditions imposed and
and approval of all agencies.
MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed
unanimously
4. Price, John T. (180-60) 2 lots, Tract No. 2905. Engr. J. Riley.
ACTION:
That the Final Map of John T. Price (180-60) 2 lots be ap-
proved.
MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed
unanimously
54 Kenyon. Mrs: R. E. (164-60) 2 lots, Tract No. 2830. Engr. Wolff.
ACTION:
That the Final Map of Mr. R. E. Kenyon (164-60) 2 lots be ap-
proved subject to all approval of all agencies, conditions
of the Check List , and in addition to which there be a cash
bond in the amount of Six Hundred Twenty-One Dollars ($621.00) ,
plus One Dollar and Twenty-Five Cents (31.25) per lineal foot
payment into the Path Fund, and that the Clerk be instructed
to withhold his signature from the Final Map until these
cash payments have been received.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously
NEW BUSINESS:
lir 1. Roger A. Deal - Request for Waiver of Bond for Off-Tract Im-
provements to Fernhill Avenue.
Uter hearing Mr. Deal 's reasons for his request, the following
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Deal cont 'd.
action was taken:
ACTION:
That it is the intent of the Council to agree to an
arrangeuent worked out by the City :attorney and Mr. Deal
insofar as binding the subdivider for improvements.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously
2. General Flan;
The Mayor announced that Nestor Barrett, Planning Consultant ,
recommended that an addendum be added to the General Plan, form-
ulating a policy relative to future annexations in the Ravensbury
Avenue area.
The Council concurred with Mr. Barrett ' s recommendation.
ORDINANCES:
1. Ordinance No, 71 - Dog Ordinance - First Reading.
Title of Ordinance No. 71 was road by the City ' ttorney.
ACTION:
That further reading of Ordinance No. 71 be waived.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Aiken;
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSENT : Henley
2. Ordinance No. 69 - Subdivision Ordinance.
Title of Ordinance No. 69 was read by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
That further reading of Ordinance No. 69 be waived.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND : 'Aiken;
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSEN": Henley
ACTION:
That Ordinance No. 69 be adopted as read.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Aiken;
�► ROLL C:.LL: AYES : Aiken, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Henley
Ord. No. 69 Cont.
Ordinance No. 69 will bc:cDr.:; ef_7 A—co May 17, 1961.
46, RESOLUTIONS :
1. Resolution_No. 1?2 - Setting !Pee Schedule for Tentative and Final
�di1'i i.on Sapc and Inspection Fees.
' Resolution No. 172 was read in its entirety by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
That Resolution No. 172 be adopted as read.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND; Aiken;
ROLL CLL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSENT : Henley
WARRANTS:
Bills, in the amount of 31047.75, were presented by Councilman Clayton,
ACTION:
That bills, in the amount of 11047.75, be approved for payment ;
that the City Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate
warrants.
'MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: -Aiken;
MOTION: AYES: Aiken.) Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES• None
ABSENT: Henley
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New Business Cont'd.
3, Santa Clara County Wator Commission.
Councilman Clayton stated that the S. C. Co. Board of SUpb visors
have reouested a joint-board to study water problems in the County,
and at the present time, there are eight cities involved.
He further announced that there will be a public hearing hold on
April 19, 1961 in the Planning Comnission Office , San Jose to
determine whether or not other cities shall be allowed to join
the Commission.
ACTION:
That at the open hearing on April 1% 1961, the Town go on
record as desiring representation on the S. C. Co. Water
Commission,
t MOTION: - Clayton; SECOND : Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously
`r Councilman Sherlock was appointed to represent the Town at the
Hearing.
The Meeting was recessed at 10;00 P. M.
The Meeting reconvened at 11.30 F. N.
Resolution P;o 153 - Endorsing .sso b1y Bill 2048.
The Resoli;tThn 'aa.s r ad in ite en:i.rety by Councilman Clayton,
ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 153 as road.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: :Liken
ROLL C.IL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
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After discussion, the following action was taken:
ACTION:
That the Vice Mayor be authorized to act on behalf of the Council
acknowledging receipt of information regarding legislative
action.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously
Water Service - Fage Mill Road Area.
A joint engineering study of the Page Mill Road area with regard to
water service was discussed.
ACTION:
That a joint engineering study with the City of Palo Alto,
the Purissima Hills County Water District , and the Town of Los
Altos Hills be made relative to serving the Page Mill Road
area.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously
MEETING _.DJOURNED: 11 :45 P. M.
NEXT REGULAR N? ETING: Monday, May 1, 1961 at 7:30 P. M. at the Town
Hall.
Respectf Aly submitted,
CLAYT N J. SMITH
Deputy City Cleric
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