HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/17/1961 CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
July 17, 1961
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos
Hills was called to order by Mayor John M. Fowle Monday, July 17, 1961
at 7:50 P. M. at the Town Hall , 26379 W. Fremont, Los Altos Hills.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT : Councilmen liken, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
Councilman Henley arrived 7: 52 r. M.
Councilman Clayton arrived 8:30 P. M.
ABSENT : None
MINUTES : June 19, 1961.
ACTION:
Adopt Minutes of June 19, 1961 as submitted.
COMMUNICATIO.'.S:
1. League of California Cities - Notice of Meeting to be held Thurs. ,.
July 27, 1961 at 7:30 P. M. in San Mateo.
The Mayor will attend the meeting.
2. County Boundary Co:_:niscion - Notice of proposed annexations to the
City of Mountain View, designated as Alma No. 3, Grant No. 14,
Grant 15, Middlefield No. 25, and Middlefield No. 26.
3. Santa C1::pa Co. Dart. of ru_>>i.c Works - Map, showing location of
the proposed Foothill E-c resaway, was submitted.
The Mayor announced that, no Map will be on display in the Town
Hall Office.
COMMITTEE PEFORTS:
1. Heinendinger Quai, -. Cunollman Sherlock.
Councilman Sherlock submitted a written report and consented
further on the operation of the quarry.
ACTION:
That the natter be tabled until the next meeting; that the
Council will insist on conformance with the Towns Grading
Ordinance as it now exists.
MOTION : Henley; SECOND: Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unanimously
2. Frenont Hills Dev. Co. - Proposed Flan to Subdivider rroperty.Set
Aside for Proposed Junirero Serra Freeway in Fremont Hills No. 6.
The Mayor announced that the natter will be tabled until the
Principals request that it again be placed on the Agenda.
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NEW BUSINESS:
1. Public Hearing - Proposed Street Nnre Changes.
�+' The Mayor declared the Hearing open and asked for comments from
the Floor.
Mr. Sidney W. Treat requested that attention be given to estab-
lishing continuity for Robleda and Chapin :.venues.
Mr. W. F. Eckert, Mr. C. E. Lapple, and Mrs. M. Koenig, residents
on Altos ..Avenue, commented and suggested nares for renaming Altos
venue.
Mrs. G. M. Spring, resident of Marian Ave. , stated her objection
to changing Marian Ave. to Elena Ave.
Councilman Clayton arrived.
The Public Hearing was closed.
ACTION:
That the proposed street name changes be returned to the
Planning Cors;ission for public hearings so that residents
of the Town may express opinions.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously
2. Public Hearing - General Plan.
The City Clerk explained that the proposed amendment to the Gen-
eral Plan will include ah R.nvensbury Avenue area in the sphere
of planning for future annexation.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open, There being no comments,
the Hearing was closed.
Resci tion No. 163 res.' read in its entirety by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
That Resolution ha. 163 be adopted as read.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Sherlock;
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fow
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. Renumbering of Streets - Gerth Lane and Linda Lane.
Letter, dated July 10, 1961 , iron Fire Chief Bassett recommended
that Gerth Lane and Linda Lane, now using rage Mill Rd. address
designation (2000-2200) Palo "Alto, be renumbered with the use of
a Los Altos Hills address for each street.
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Renumbering of Street cont 'd.
The letter from the Fire Chief further explained that being an
border line area, relative to fire protection, confusion has
resulted in three fire departments responding to calls.
The matter was referred to the .cting City Manager, the rest
Office, and the p-rties involved to decide whether a public hear-
ing should be held.
3. Public Hearing - Abandonment of rublic Utilities Easement and
Street Right-of-Way in Tract No. 2993, Revision of Tract No. 2261,
The Mayor declared the Fublic Hearing open, asking for comments
from the Floor relative to abandonment of the ublic Utilities
Easement. There being no comments, the Hearing was closed.
Resolution No. 164, entering an order of vacation of certain
F. U. easements, was read in its entirety.
CTION:
sdopt Resolution No. 164 as read.
MOTION: Henle;fl 33COND: Aiken;
ROLL C .LL: AYh^ . Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowl
NO3E : None
ABSENT: None
The Mayor asked for comments relative to abandonment of Public
Right-of- Jay, desigated as :Eerie Lane. There being none, the
Hearing was closed.
Resolution No. 165, an, o=de= for vacation of Ferie Lane, was read
in its entirety.
LOTION:
:dept Resolution N., 165 as read.
MOTION: Clayton; S"'COND: Aiken;
Mr. James Claitor, Sul.cirifler, explained that all improvements
have been complete: (so2r drains installed & Stonebrook :.venue
improved) . He stated that the request is being made to revert
Tract No. 2262 to acro-{;c in order that the property nay be used
as a church site.
That Council made note of the fact that the action abandoning
the public utilities easement and street right-of-way does not
grant approval of a church site.
ROLL CALL: '.YES: Liken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock,
4 Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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5. Claitor, James D. (197-61) Tract No. 2993, 2 lots. Engr. .
L. G. Brian
Request for reversion to acreage of Tract No. 2261 was considered.
ACTION:
That the request of James D. Claitor (197-61) for reversion
to acreage of Stonebrook No. 2, Tract No. 2993, 2 lots be
approved.
MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously
6. Upton, Blake - Request for Revision of Fremont Hills Unit No. 6.
Postponed.
7. Santa Fe Railroad - Request fox` Support of Acquisition of Control
of the Western Pacific Railroad.
Mr. Raymond N. Jarl and Mr. John E. Eisemann, representatives of
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co. , were present and
distributed literature supporting acquisition of control of the
Western Pacific Railroad by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Rwy.
Co. Mr. Jarl discussed reasons for supporting the A. T. a S.F.
and answered questions asked by Councilmen.
Mr. Jarl requested the Council to adopt a resolution in support of
acquisition of control of the Western Pacific Railroad by the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co. and opposing acquisition
of the Western Pacific Railroad by the Southern Pacific Railroad.
After discussion by the Mayor and Councilmen, the following action
was taken:
ACTION:
That a resolution be drafted and voted on.
MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Aiken;
VOTE: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES: Henley
ABSENT: None
Councilman Henley stated that he would like to hear what the
Southern Pacific Railroad has to say.
A five minute recess was called.
The meeting reconvened at 9:25 P. M. The Mayor stated that other
items on the Agenda would be considered until the Attorney com-
pleted the draft of the Resolution.
M 8. Santa Clara County Flood Control & Water Conservation District.-
Request for Appointment of Councilman to S. C. Co. Water Commis-
sion.
Request was made by the S. C. Co. Board of Supervisors in letter
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` Water Commission cont 'd.
Iw dated June 28, 1961.
ACTION:
That Councilman Henley be appointed representative and that
Councilman Sherlock be appointed alternate to the 3. C. Co.
Water Commission.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Aiken;
VOTE: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Mayor Fowle
NOES : None
ABSTAINED: Henley, Sherlock
ABSENT: None
9. Santa Clara County Hospital Commission - Request for Appointment
of Councilmen to Hospital Liaison Committee ' .
Discussion was tabled until the next meeting.
10. Oath of Office - Charles R. Garbett.
Oath of Office was administered by Deputy City Clerk. Mr. Garbett
has been appointed to the Planning Commission to serve the unek-
pired term of Mr. Andrew C. Stevens.
11. Resolution No. 165 - Supporting the Acquisition of Control of the
Western Pacific Railroad by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Rail-
ray Co. and Opposing Acquisition of Control of the Western Pacific
Railroad by the Southern Pacific Railroad.
The Resolution was presented and read in its entirety by the City
Attorney.
ACTION:
:aiopt Resoluti.c No€ 165 as read.
MOTION: Clayton.; S ,00_ n : Aiken;
ROLL CALL: AYE1, Clayton, Aiken, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NO'E Oro;,_
AB9 • ':YT Henley
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USE PERMITS:
1. Olive Tree Hills. Ip,7 _ C'__'j8_5l) - Request for Reduction of Setback
Requirements for Adff. _:') �.:AJ Water Storage Tank.
Recommendation for e_pr,Jial by the Planning Commission was read.
Chairman Alter, of the Planning Commission, stated that the Minutes
of July 6th had been corrioted to require 'planting of Monterey Pines
of not more than 10' centers on the entire boundary line of the tank
site ' .
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Olive Tree Hills cont 'd.
ACTION:
That the Use Permit of Olive Tree Hills , Inc. (V-78-61) re-
questing reduction of setback requirements for water storage
tank site be approved, subject to the conditions set forth
by the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously
2. Furissima Mutual Water Association (V-79-61) - Request for Addi-
tional Water Storage Tank,
Planning Commission recommended approval of tank 20' in diameter
on a site 30' x 30' , to be located near Vinedo Lane.
ACTION:
That the Use Permit for Purissima Mutual Water Association
(V-79-61) for additional water storage tank be approved,
subject to conditions set forth by the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously
DIVISIONS OF LAND:
Tentative Maps :
1. Stiavelli , Henry (198-61) 2 lots& Engr. McMillan & McMillan.
Mr. A. J. Price represented Mr. Stiavelli.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission, for approval, was read.
The City Clerk mentioned that that this subdivision adds the sixth
lot having access from Hooper Lane, a private road.
ACTION:
That the Revised Te. tatise Map of Henry Stiavelli (198-61)
2 lots be apprcved rs recommended by the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Sherlod:y - 'AICYD: Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously
2, McCullogh Investor n`_ J; . ('i33-61) 9 lots. Engr. L. G. Brian.
Mr. Stan Eanges, Er. -. paesent.
Recommendation for ap;r val by the Planning Commission was read.
It was noted that five lots within the proposed subdivision are
E within the right of way of the proposed S. C. Co. Foothill rt Ex-
pressway.
Action was deferred , and the Mayor suggested that the Engineer
confer with the S. C. Co. Trafficways Committee.
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3. Blake , Harold (200-61) 2 lots. Request for Subdivision Under the
Provisions of Sec. III , Subsec. 3 :40, Ordinance No. 69. Engr.
JohnRiley.n
Planning Commission recommended approval.
Clerk stated that the City 'Dngineer has disapproved the subdivi-
sion because of access from Fernhill Road.
Mr. Riley stated that the owner wished to sell his home and retain
one acre, but he did nt.,t plan to build at this time.
Chairman Alter, of the Planning Commission, questioned the method
cf designating on the recorded map that a lot is 'not a building
site ' . The Clerk explained that the declaration is made on the
recorded map.
The question of requiring drainage improvements at the time se.te
is to built upon was discussed.
ACTION:
That the Map of Harold H. Blake (200-61) 2 lots be approved
under the provisions of Sec. III , Subsec. 3:40, Ord. No. 69,
and subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Com-
mission.
MOTION: Henley; SECOND : Liken;
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VOTE: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Sherlock
ABSENT: None
Final Maps : ,
1. Colonial Estates (7.83_61) 9 lots. Engr. Charles Coburn.
Letter from Mr. Allen C. Carmichael, Developer, was read requesting
that Inspection Fees of 2% be charged, stating that the subdivision
was filed under the old fee schedules
The provision of Ord . No. 69 was explained by the City Attorney,
stating that 3% of the Izspection Fee is paid the City Engiheer
and that the Town receives 1% for administration costs.
Mr. Carmichael also requested, in his letter, that the requirement
for paths on Normandy Dane and El Monte Avenue be waived. . He
stated that paths have been required by St . Nicholas Church-along
El Monte which is directly across from Colonial Estates Subdivision
ACTION:
4 That the Final Map of Colonial Estates (188-61) Tract No. 2932
9 lots be approved, with no path required on El Monte Ave. ,.
but path required on Normandy Lane, path from O'Keefe Lane to
Fine Island as an easement on private property, if necessary,
none on the remainder of Normandy Lane; that the O'Keefe path
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CoLonial Estates cont 'd.
be taken care of by placing the money in the Path Fund; that
signing of the map be withheld until all fees are paid, and
subject to all former conditions not mentioned here.
MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously
2. Bosschart, D. (201-61) 3 lots. Lngr. Charles L. Coburn.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval and condi-
tions of the Check List were read.
Following discussion of improvements to be required, the following
action was taken:
ACTI ON:
That the Tentative of D. Bosschart (201-61) 3 lots be ap-
proved, subject to approval of all agency approvals, but
that no paths be required.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously
ORDINANCES:
1. Ordinance No. 74 - Accepting San Antonio Hills Annexation No. 2.
Title of Ordinance No. 74 was read by the City Attorney.
ACTION:
That further reading of Ordinance No. 74 be waived.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Henley;
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES : Yo-ie
^.BSEN : None '
ACTION:
That Ordinance No. 74 adopted as read.
MOTION: Clayton., SL^ONr : Henley;
ROLL C ,LL: AYES: li'.:.2n, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES .e
ABSENT' Mae
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WARRANTS:
Bills were presented by Councilman Clayton for June 30, 1961, in the
amount of :$6,273.67, and for July 17, 1961, in the amount of 38,792.67.
4 ACTION:
That bills, totaling 115,071.34, be approved, and that the City
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Warrants cont 'd.
Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Henley;
ROLL CLLL: A' S : Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS :
1. The Mayor announced that Mrs. Don T. Hibner will be appointed
the Town's City Trcasuror.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 11 :00 P. M.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, august 7, 1961 at 7:45 P. M. at the
Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,/
CLAYTON J�.
Deputy City Clerk
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