HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/1961 GITY COUNOIL
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{{ _ •. T:.:NU L3 OT A REGULAR h E NG
June 5, 1961
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos .
Hills was called to order Monday, June 5, 1961 by Mayor John M. Fowle
at 7: 50 F. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 W. Fremont, Los Altos Hills.
ROLL C:SL: PRESENT: Councilmen Aiken, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fow:
ABSENT : Councilman Henley
MINUTES : May 15, 1961.
Corrections: Page 4, RESOLUTIONS: Item No. 3: Resolution
No_156. The following was omitted and
should be inserted.
"Resolution No. 156, requesting a hearing by
the Highway Commission of the State of Calif.
relative to amendment of the route of the
proposed Junipero Serra Freeway was read in
its entirety by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 156 as read.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Sherlock;
ROLL CALL: AYES: Clayton, Henley, Sherlock;
Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Henley
ACTION:
Adopt Minutes of May 15, 1961 as corrected.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club - Letter signed by Dr.
James V. Betts, President, expressed appreciation for considerati
and approval of request for permission to install sewers in Page
Mill Road right of way.
2. Elsie A. Taaffe - Petition for :annexation of 10.2 acre parcel df
in Page Mill Road area.
Deferred to New Business.
3. Mrs. Nathan Koblick - Letter, dated June 5, 1961, requesting a
one year extension of tine for filing Final Map of Tract No. 243,
Deferred to New Business.
COMMITTEE RETORTS:
C1. Berm on Moody Road - *:,_ Le Subdivision .
Councilman Sherlock reported for the Council's Road Committee,
recommending that the berm be back filled, the curb be striped ;
diagonally, and the Centcrline of the road be striped. He
stated that the cost estimated by the Martin J. Taaffe Co. is
$500.00.
ACTION:
That the work be done and be determined later how to pay
for the work.
MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND : Aiken;
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Henley
Further discussion was deferred until the arrival of the City
Engineer.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Public Rearing - Ravensbury Annexation No. 1.
The City Attorney reported that the protest of resident repre-
senting over fifty-one per cent (51%) of the assessed valuation
of the proposed annexation would have to stand; that Mrs. Millar(
name cannot be withdrawn.
He recommended that the Council take no further action regarding
the Ravensbury Annexation.
2. Clark, Don - Tract No. 1583 - Default of Road Improvements.
The City Attorney brought to the attention of the Council that
Mr. Clark has defaulted in road improvements, required at the
tine his subdivision was approved in 1957, and asked if the
Council wished hin to nrocede with legal action to have work
completed.
The natter was referred to the Council's Committee on Legal
'_ffairs--Councilmen Henley and Clayton.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Miss May Christal - rrotest to Inclusion in San Antonio Hills
No. 2 :annexation to the Town of Los .Altos Hills.
Miss Christal stated her protest to being annexed to Los Altos
Hills , and was informed by the Mayor that the natter was out of
the hands of the Council; that the election would be held on
June 6, 1961 to determine whether the area will be annexed to
the Town.
-2,. .._Feesignatirton of City Treasurer - Mrs. Louise Fortriede.
ACTION:
That the Councilaccept , with regret, the resignation of
Mrs , Louise Fortriede , as Treasurer of the Town of Los Altos
Hills, and. that The Mayor be instructed to write a letter
of appreciation.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND : Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unaninousl
The Mayor asked that Councilmen submit nanes of persons to be
considered for City Treasurer.
3. Resignation of Planning Commissioner - Andrew C. Stevens.
ACTION:
That the Council accept, with regret , the resignation of
Mr. Andrew C. Stevens as Planning Commissioner of the Town
of Los Altos Hills.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unanimously
Councilmen were asked to submit nanes of persons to be considered
for appointment to the Planning Commission.
4. Acceptance of Planting - Fremont Hills Units No. 2 and 4.
Letter from the Fremont Hills Development Co. , dated May 26, 1961
referred to a letter dated Mar. 15, 1961, and requested acceptanc,
of the planting in Units No. 2 and 4.
The fact was mentioned that the planting will have to be main-
tained for two (2) s+'nners, and the question arose as to whether
the request is for approval of the inprovenents or acception of
improvements.
The Clerk was instructed to write to the Developers asking that
their request be clarified.
5. Acceptance of rink Horse Ranch Sewers.
The City Attorney recommended that action be deferred until an
agreement has been drawn between between the City of Los Altos
and the Town of Los Altos Hills.
ACTION:
That the matter be tabled and be reactivated by the Mayor,.
6. Podesta & '_ssociates - Request for Endorsement of Proposed F. M.
Radio Solon in in the City of Santa Clara.
ACTION:
That no action be taken.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously
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?c "Discussion Regarding . _2 ort of New Sr.og__egislation - Councilna
Aiken,
Councilman likenrecreated the Council to indicate its favor of
supporting :.B Nr, , l?='? ;}•.ich would increase the Tax Rate to anal...
thirty- ovea (39) set . orrlloyees for the purpose of helping to
to enforce the existing laws controlling air pollution in the
State. He stated that there is a need for smog control in the
Peninsula area.
Following comments from the City Attorney, Mr. G. Bullis, Mr.
Towle, and Mr. Wm. T. Powell , the following action was taken:
:,CTI ON:
That Resolution Noe 156 be adopted, supporting AB 1228,
and that copies be forwarded to Assemblymen in Sacramento.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Clayton;
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSENT : Henley
8. Roblick, Nathan - Request for Extension for Filing Final Sub-
division Map,
It was noted that a previous extension of one year was granted
in June, 1959.
ACTION:
That a thirty (30) day extension be granted for filing Final
Subdivision Map, and that a letter of explanation be sent to
Mrs. Nathan Roblick.
MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimous]
9. Taaffe, Mrs. Elsie A. - Request for Annexation of Property to
the Town.
The City attorney advised that the Map of the proposed snnexatior
and a copy of the description be forwarded to the Santa Clara
County Boundary Commission.
10. acceptance of Imnrovei_nts in Lauraleen Acres, Tract No. 2393,
Unit No. 1. Engr. L. G. Brian.
The City Engineer stated that there is additional work to be dont
on the shoulders of the road, but that the Subdivider's Enginee:
requested that they be allowed to conplete this work when the
road is constructed in Unit No. 2.
It was noted than an extension of time for filing the Final Map
of Unit No. 2 has been granted.
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Lauraleen Acres cont 'd.
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ACTION:
That the inpro-,.;netts of Lauraleen Acres Unit No. 1, Tract
No. 2393 be ac:, 2ptoa when and if the work recommended by
the City Engineer is accomplished.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOVD: Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unanimous':
Com. Reports Cont 'd.
Bern on Moody Road.
The City Engineer was asked if the berm was inspected upon completion.
Mr. Longmire stated that he had inspected the improvements, but did
visualize any problem or hazard at the tine.
The City Clerk was asked to look into the situation relative to the
Bern on Josefa and Purissina Avenues.
VARIANCES:
1. Bower, Wm. L. (V-75-61) - Request for Reduction of Setback Require
vents.
Approval was recommended by the Planning Commission.
ACTION:
That the request of Wm. L. Bower for reduction of setback
requirement be approved.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously
DIVISIONS OF LAND:
Tentative Maps:
1. Claitor. Janes -. Resubcivisi.on of Tract No. 2261. Engr. L. G.
Following discussion of procedure to be followed the City Attor-
ney presented Resolution No. 157, declaring the council 's intent
to vacate certain publ_ c utility easements and setting date for
public hearing for consideration thereof. The resolution was
read in its entirety.
ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 157 as read.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Clayton;
ROLL CALL: AYES: liken, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Henley
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Ciaitor cont 'd.
Resolution No. 156, declaring the Council's intent to vacate a
L public street easement ,gym. setting public hearing for considerati
was reed by the City F.4-crcy in its entirety.
ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 158 as read.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Sherlock;
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Henley
Date of the public hearing is Wednesday, July 5, 1961 at 8:00 F.M..
ACTION:
That action on the Tentative Map of Janes C. Claiter, Tract
No. 2261 be postponed until the .adjourned Meeting of the
Council on Wed. , July 5, 1961.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Sherlock; VOTE: Tossed unanimous
2. Axford, Fred W. (196-61) 2 lots. Engr. J. Riley.
Approval was recommended by the fist-mins Commission.
Conditions of the Check List were road. The Clerk stated that ,
the Engineer has also required that the cul do sac be improved.
The City Engineer commented that the creation of additional lots
will necessitate improvement of the cul de sac due to probable
drainage problems.
ACTION:
That the Tentative Map of Fred W. Axford (196-61) 2 lots be
approved subject to the conditions of the Check List and
approval of all agencies.
Final Mafl:
1, Baron, Mitchell (194-6:H. 2 lots. Engr. J. Riley.
.ACTION:
That the Final Nap of Mitchell Baron (194-61) 2 lots, Tract
No. 2981, be approved.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: gassed unanimously
in ORDINANCES:
1. Ordinance No. 71 - Canine Control.
Title of Ordinance No. 71 was read by the City Attorney,
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Ord. No. 71 cont 'd,
ACTION:
That further ror._.i.ng of Ordinance No. 71 be waived.
MOTION: Aiken; S '%OND : Clayton;
• ROLL CALL: AYES : Aiken, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Henley
• ACTION:
That Ordinance No. 71 be adopted as read.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND : Aiken;
ROLL CALL: AYES: liken, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Henley
2. Ordinance No. 3 — Bicycle Licensing Ordinance.
Following discussion, action was deferred pending further study
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. The Council 's Leeal Committee was asked to meet with the City
Engineer to discuss procedure for formation of an assessment
district for the improvement of Fernhill Road.
New Bus, Cont 'd.
Page Mill Road Sowors - Mr. W. D. McCann, Secretary of the Iurissima
Hills County Water District , and Mr. Lawrence E. Feirano, of Kennedy
Engineers, commented on right of way granted for installation of
sewers in the Page Mill Road right of way relative to future water
service or other utilities in the Town of Los Altos Hills,
WARRANTS: Bills were presented by Councilman Clayton.
ACTION:
That bills , in the amount of 36,813.18, be approved for payment
and that the City Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate
warrants.
MOTION: Clayton; SEC0:!7J: Sherlock;
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES: Nor.._:
ABSENT: Her ley
MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:25 F, M.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, June 19, 1961 at 7:45 P.M. at the
�^ Town Hall.
RiWgf101Iaitted,
CL: . SMITH
6-5-61 Deputy City Clerk
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