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Home My WebLink About06/06/1960 CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS '.ITOS HILLS MINUTES- OF A R. GULAR r:-3TING June 6, 1960 The City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to order by Mayor John M. Fowle Monday, June 6, 1960 et 7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall , 26379 W. Fremont Ave. , Los Altos Hills. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Mayor Fowle Councilman Sherlock arrived 7: 51 F. M. ABSENT: None MINUTES : May 23, 1960. ACTION: Adopt Minutes of May 23, 1960 as submitted. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Richard S. Dawson - Letter, dated June 1 , 1960, resigning from the I'lannini—Commission. No action was taken. 2. County Boundary Commission - Notice of proposed Annexation of 107 acres to the City of Palo Alto. Filed. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. The Mayor announced that Councilman Clayton has been elected President of the Inter-City Council. COMMITTEE REPORTS : I. Report on Proposition 15. Councilman Henley. Councilman Henley presented Resolution No. 130, opposing Proposi- tion 15 which intends the reapportionment of the Senate of the State of California. ACTION: That the City Council of Los Altos Hills adopt Resolution No. 130 as read. MOTION: Henley; SECOND : Aiken; ROLL CALL: AYlS : Aiken, Henley, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowl° NOES: None ABSENT: Tone. NEW BUSINESS: 1 . Petition for Amendment of Zoning Ordinance. Petition, requesting the re-zoning of their respective properties, :etition cont ' d. mar was read by the Clerk, saidpetition containing the signatures of the following persons : Leo G. Mandell , 27040 Arastradero Rd. , Pattie Travis Tulin, 26370 lrastradero Rd. , Gustav Christensen, 27161 W. Fremont Ave. , Carolina H. Christensen, 26744 Arastraderc Rd. , Rosamond Christensen, 26744 Arastredero Rd. , Paul B. Hunter, 27051 W. Fremont Ave . , Constance D. Hunter, 27051 W. Fremont Ave. , Gladys A. Whitcomb, 26970 'rastradero Rd. The petition requested the re-zoning of the 37+ acres abutting Arastradero Road and H. Fremont Ave. , excluding the Congregation Beth 'mm property, for commercial development and multiple dwell- ings. The Clerk read a petition opposing any change in Zoning, said petition containing 103 signatures. Letters, opposing any change in the present zoning of the Town, were received from Mr. Paul M, Borg, Mr. Gordon E. Bowler, and. the Los Altos Hills 4ssociation. The Mayor opened the discussion by asking for comments from the Floor. Comments , opposing any change in zoning, were heard from Mr. and Mrs. L. Helgesson, Mr. and Mrs. Paul. M. Boag, and Mr. G. .Harvey- Mr. S. W. Treat ouestioned whether the Congregation Beth Am prop- erty is included in the proposal. The Clerk answered that it is shown on the map, but is not included in the application for re- zoning. The following perms stated their reasons for requesting re-zoning of their properties : Mrs . Mattie Travis Paulin, Mr. Wm. Paulin, Mrs. Gladys Jhitcomb, Mr. Leo G. flandoli , and. Mr. Gustav Christen- sen. Councilmen commented and concurred that the following action should be taken: ACTION : That the application for amendment of the Zoning Ordinance , to allow a commercial development and multiple dwellings on the properties of Paulin, C, Christensen, R. Ghristenser G. Christensen, Mandoli , Hunter, and Hhitcomb, be tabled. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: :,,iken; ROLL C:IL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fc, NOES: None .LBS":?T : None 2. Library Commission Budget Report. Nor Report was represented by Mr. Jack Lbrahamson, Chairman. In the report , the Commission requested that the City Council of Los :'_ltos Hills endorse a tax of 14 cent per °100 per assessed valu- ation, library budget appropriation for 1960-61. .- :'.arary cont 'd. LL Letter, dated June 6, 1960, fro:-: Irs . Staruen F, Zoglin, Pres, of Friends of the Library of Los Lltos and Comrunity, recommended the endorsement of the increase in the County library tax by t`,c: Council of Los Altos Hills. CTI ON That the City Council recommend to the Board of Supervisors the adoption of the budget item of the library tax, in the amount of 14 cents, and that together with this eniorsenent, the Council recommend that consideration be given to enlarg- ing the floor area of the library facility. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Clayton; The question of what percentage of the residents of Los Altos Hills use the Los :.ltos Library was asked by Mr. E. R. Lovett , and he suggested that , prior to approval, serious consideration be given to endorsing the increase of the library budget appropri ation. Mr. .Abrahamson explained, in more detail, how the increased rate proposal was arrived at. VOTE: Passed unanimously 3 . Nathan Koblick - Request for Extension of Time for Filing Final Map of Tract No. 2434. ACTION: That the request of Nathan U.oblick, for extension of one year for filing Final Nap of Tract No. 2434, be granted. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously ; nIAN0_S & USE PERMITS : Congregation Beth lm - Request for _Approval of Roof Construction: The Clerk read the request for arproval of heavy redwood shake roof for buildings on the Congregation Beth Ira site , and stated the conditions of the Planning Commission' s approval. . CTION: That the Council approve the roof construction material for the Congregation Beth Lr buildings, as outlined by the Plan- ning Commission. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: VOTE: Passed unanimously 2 John Sabo (V-59-60) - Request to Excavate Within Two Feet of Prop- ` erty Line Where Ten Feat is Required. The Clerk road the Planning Commission' s recommendation for ap- proval. -4- , a:•o cont 'd. 4 LOTION: ` That the request of John Sabo (V-59-60) to excavate within Two (2) feet of property line , be gr.ntede MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Henley; VOTE: Passed unaninom. DIVISIONS OF L .ND: 1. Keith McFarland - Request for Waiver of Provisions of Ordinance No. 35 Under oSection ,1,3:40. Engr. M. Wolff. The Clerk reported the Planning Commission 's recommendation for approval. LOTION : That the division of land of Keith McFarland be approved under provisions of Ord. 35, Sect. 3 :40, subject to all con- ditions imposed by the Planning Commission, with the further proviso that the parcel convoyed has an area of two acres net after dedication of thirty feet (30' ) to the centerline of La Pelona Lite. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously Item No. 2 of the agenda (Gladys Whitcomb) was postponed at the re- quest of the developer. cONSID; RLTION OF LCCEPT-NCE OF IMPROVEMENTS: 1. Esperanza Hills, Units No. 1 & 2, Tracts No. 1603 & 2056. Letter from the City Engr. was read , recommending acceptance. LOTION: That the improvements in Esperanza Hills , Units No. 1 & 2, Tracts No. 1603 & 2056, be accepted. MOTION: Liken; SECOND: Henley; VOTE: -,YES : Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock NOES: None LBSTLINED : Mayor Fowle ABSENT : None Stonebrook Unit No. 1, Tract 1724. Letter from the City Engineer,was read, recommending acceptance. LOTION: That the improvements in Stonebrook, Unit 1, Tract No. 1724, be accepted. MOTION : Henley; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously ;"? 'OLUTIONS : 4.0 Acne. ORDINANCES: _ _ Ordinance No. 64 - Business License , Second Reading. The Title of Ordinance No. 64 was read by the City Clerk. ACTION: That further reading of Ordinance No. 64 be waived. MOTION: Henley; SECOND : Clayton; ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowl NOES: None ABSENT: None ACTION: That Ordinance No. 64 be adopted as read. NOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Clayton; ROLL CALL: AYES: :Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: None WARRANTS: Bills, in the amount of '1,684. 52, were presented by Councilman Clayto!. ACTION: That the bills be approved for payment , and that the City Cler_:. be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Henley; ROLL CALL: AYE3: Aiken, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Nayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: None ANNOUNCEMENTS : The Mayor presented a Petition, signed by 37 residents on Page T"i Rd. , expressing their unalterable opposition to being part of al, other City than the Town of Los Altos Hills . The Mayor asked that the Press be notified of the receipt of th_.r• Document . 2., Councilman Clayton commented on the Trafficways Flan, relative to Countywide financing or area financing. Councilmen were in concurrence with Councilman Clayton' s views and expressed their wishes that he convey this at the meeting of o_ `be Trafficways meeting to be held on June 14th at which Councilman 4b+ Clayton will represent the Town of Los Altos Hills. HEETING ADJOURNED : 9:25 F. M. TI %T REGULAR MEETIrG: June 20, 1960 at 7:45 F. M. at the Town Hall , 26379 7. Fremont Ave. , Los Altos Hills. Respectfully submitted, PAUL W. SALFEN City Clerk ji b-9-60