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TO',M OF LO3 ALTOS HILLS
MINUTMS OF A REGUL 1R MIMING
April 18, 1960
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills
was called to order by Mayor John N. Fowle, Monday, April 18, 1960 at
7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 M. Fremont , Los Altos Hills.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Clayton, Henley, Sherlock Mayor Fowle
ABSENT: Councilman Bledsoe
MINUTES: April 4, 1960.
ACTION:
Adopt Minutes of April 4, 1960 as submitted.
COMMUNICATI ONS:
1. League of California Cities - Notice of the Sixth Biennial Mayors'
and Councilmen's Institute to be held at Hotel Claremont, Berkeley
on May 26-27, 1960.
2. County Boundary Commission - Notice of proposed annexation, to the
City of Mountain View, designated as San Antonio No. 13.
3. H. E. Secrest - Letter, dated March 31, 1960, withrawing his ob-
jections to the location of Lupine Lane Plan Line in relation to
his property.
Deferred to New Business.
New Business and Old Business was deferred until the arrival of per-
sons to appear for hearings.
VARLNCES:
1. Parrish, N. (V-58-60) - Request for Reduction in Front Yard Set-
back Requirements.
ACTION:
That the request of N. Parrish (V-58-60) for reduction of
front yard setback be approved as recommended by the Planning
Commission on .,pril 7, 1960.
MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously
DIVISIONS OF LAND:
1. Cooley, E. C. - Request for Waiver of Subdivision Requirements Un-
der Section III, Subsection 3:40 of Ordinance No. 35.
Planning Commission's recommendation for approval, April 7, 1960,
was read by the Clerk.
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Cooley Cont 'd.
tir ACTION:
That the request of E. C. Cooley for waiver of subdivision
requirements under Section III , Subsection 3:40 of Ordinance
No. 35 be aprroved, subject to the conditions of the Plan-
ning Commission's recommendation of Lpril '7, 1960.
MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously
NW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion of Sewer District.
Mr. John F. Daley, Chairman of Sanitation Committee, appointed by
the Mayor, reported on the possibility of formation of a Sewer
. ssessment District for the purpose of installation of sewers in
the vicinity of Burke :.venue and W. Fremont .:venue.
Mr. Daley explained the procedure to be followed, stating that
the area would be served by the City of Los :sites.
The Mayor and Councilman agreed that the Town would lend its
support to�y♦T4�r. Daley and the people in the area, although the
Town woulCinve jurisdiction over the assessment district.
2. Dalton, Keith - '.ppeal of Planning Commission's Denial of Lot Line
Change.
ACTION:
That Mr. Keith Dalton's request for relocation of lot lines
of Lots Nos. 4 and 23, Hillhaven Subdivision, be approved.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unanimously
3. Claitor, James D. - Request for Extension of Time for Completion
improvements.
Mr. Claitor was present and stated his reasons for requesting an
extension of time , and agreed to post a new bond.
:.CTION:
That the request of James D. Claitor, for a six month exten-
sion of time for completion of improvements in Stonebrook
Subdivision No. 2, be granted, subject to the filing a new
and sufficient bond.
MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously
eh. ORDINANCES:
1. Ordinance No. 63 - Amending Ordinance No. 4, Establishing the
Planning Commission Membership at Seven Members.
The Title of Ordinance No. 63 was read by the Clerk.
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Ord. No. 63 cont 'd.
ACTION:
That further r.:^ding of Ordinance No. 63 be waived.
MOTION: Henley; SBCOND: Clayton;
ROLL CaLL: LYES: Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bledsoe
ACTION:
That Ord. No. 63 be adopted as read.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Henley;
ROLL C;LL: LYES: Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
:ASSENT: Bledsoe
:ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. The Mayor announced that he would adjourn the meeting to Tuesday,
-April 19, 1960 at 6:0C F. M. at the Town Hall. If a quorum is not
present, the meeting will then be adjourned to Tuesday, April 19,
1960 at 7:45 F. M. at the Town Hall.
2. The Mayor stated that he had rocorended to the Los :altos Fire
Protection Board of Commissioners that Mr. .:rthur S. :Alter be re-
appointed to the Board, to replace Mr. Harold Baxter who has re-
signed.
3. League of Women Voter' s will sponsor a Panel Discussion at the
Palo :Ito Community Center at 8 F. M. The Mayor suggested that
some one from the Town should attend.
4. Councilman Clayton stated that his Committee had nothing to re-
port on the Freeway d.;velopments at this time.
5. The Mayor stated that a Memo had been received relative to the
results of a Manner's Meeting held at Stanford University.
6. Councilman Clayton Commented relative to the tresspassing of
residents on public roads and rights of way when properties are
disced. The Clerk was asked to notify any offenders of this vio-
lation.
W RRSNTS:
Bills, in the amount of ;2,014.22, were presented by Councilman Clayton,
ACTION:
That bills be approved, in the amount of :32,014.22, and that the
Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Sherlock;
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Warrants c,nt 'd.
ROLL C:IL: IES: Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NO3S: None
:wSE'.T: Bledsoe
New Business cont 'd.
7. Road and Street Deficiency Report.
Report , including projection of deficiencies to 1980, was pre-
sented by Mr. D. Merideth. He explained the purpose of the re-
port and also how the projection was arrived at.
The City Attorney stated that no action is required, because a
Resolution has been passed and that a cover letter should be
sufficient.
The Mayor and Councilmen expressed their desire to peruse the
report before submitting it to the State Division of Highways.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:00 F. M. to:
NEXT ADJOURNED MEETIvG: Tuesday, April 19, 1960 at 6:00 F. M. at
the Town Hall, 26379 W. Fremont Avenue, Los
Altos Hills .
NEXT REGULAR ME 7TING: Monday, Nay 2, 1960 at 7:45 F. M. at the Town
Hall, 26379 W. Fremont Ave. , Los Altos Hills.
Respectfully submitted,
PAUL W. SALFEN
City Clerk
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