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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/02/1959 CITY COUNCIL TOVN 07 LOS ALTO"; HILLS rTT'fJTES 07 A REGDI !R MEETING March 2, 1959 ` The meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to order by Mayor John F. ^owle rbnday, March 2, 1959 at 7:50 r. M. at the Torn Hall, 26379 vest Fremont ":venue, Los Altos Hills . ROLL CALL: TREflErT: Councilmen -ledsoe, Clayton, 'therlock (arrived 7: 55 T. r. ) , Nayor Fowle ABSENT : Fone FINUTES: ?ebruary 16th, 1959. ACTION: Adopt minutes of February I6tb, 1)59 as submitted. C0PiUNICATIONS n. AFNCUNCEMENTS: 1. Federated -:;omen' s Club of Los Altos - Letter dated February 20th, 1959 and signed by Mrs. 7eorr_e Reimer, ;resident and Mrs. Eugene Crocker, Fund Raising Chairman, invited the rayor or a represent- ative of the Town to attend a meeting to discuss methods of fund raising to be held on March 9th at 8 :00 P. F. in the Covington School Cafetorium. The asked the City Clerk to remind him to appoint a representative. 2. John F. Thompson, State senator - Letter, dated February 19C^, 1959, acknowledged receipt of the Mayor' s letter relative to control of outdoor advertising. 3. 7rnest J. hump, Architect - Letter to the I:ayor, dated February 18th, 1959, statedaprreciation of the joint meeting heldwith the various jurisdictions concerned in the development of the roadway adjacent to the Thothill Junior College property. 4. County Boundary Cot-mission - Ietter, dated February 16th, 1959, an- mounced the proposeannexation of territory designated as ' Garden Terrace Annexation 1-A' to the City of Palo Alto. 5. Ferry Scott, City FRT. of Sunnyvale - letter, dated larch 2, 1959, announced a meeting; to be held in Sunnyvale , City Hall on Paroh 3, 1959 regarding ^.istricts proposed by DeLeuw Cather Company. Deferred to New Tiusiness . 6. Tierner Varbrum, L'oreign .Student Advisor, Stanford University - Let- ter, dated February 26,17977, acknowledged the I`.ayor ' s invitation to students to visit Council and Planning Commission meeting. 7. Zoning Ordinance - Announcement was made that the tentative date for Public Hearing has been set for Saturday, Parch 28, 1959 at 9:00 A. M. The City Clerk stated that the definite date will be set after the proposed amendments have been approved REPORTS: Ihr 1. Sheriff 's Department - Titter Control. Deputy Sheriff John Pagatella commented on litter problems in Los S1tos Hills and other areas, and rade suggestions how to bet- ter control the situation. The Mayor commended Deputy Sheriff 3agatella for his efforts to have offenders prosecuted. 2. Fremont Hills Unit ,; l - Paths - Due to absence of Chairman and members of the Committee , the report was postponed until the meet- ing of March 16n. OLD BUSINESS; 1. Resignation of Oscar B. Holm from the Planning Commission. ACTION: That the resignation of Oscar B. Holm from the Planning Com- mission be accented. NOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously 2. Davison, Gladys - Request for ';aiver of Requirements of Subdivi- sion Orinance #35. Engr. Nolte. The City Clerk stated that Mrs. Davison had agreed to dedicate approximately one-fourth acre at the westerly tip of her property for future road re-alignment , and that an agreement had been work- ed out with the Fremont Hills Development Company to dedicate a portion of Unit 46 which abutts the Davison land. ACTION: That the request for waiver of requirements of Ordinance #35 in the division of land of Gladys Davison be granted, subject to the dedication of a ten (10) foot strip of land fronting on Elena Avenue and including the westerly tip of approximate- ly one-fourth (y.) acre. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Sherlock; VOTE: Tossed unanimously ACTION: That the City Council extend its gratitude and a vote of thanks to Irs. Davison for the dedication of this property to the Town. MOTION: Bledsoe ; SICOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously '`' NEW BUSINESS: The Mayor stated that he would deviate from the order of the Agenda, and consider an Item not listed. -3- 1. Appointment of Councilman - lilted T. -ienley. The Piayor asked for the ratification of the appointment of Pr. Alfred T. Henley as Councilman to serve the unexpired term of Sidney 'J. Treat. ACTION: That the Council ratify the appointment of Alfred T. Henley as Councilman to serve the unexpired term of Sidney d. Treat. MOTION: Bledsoe ; SECOND: Sherlock; V:TE: passed unanimously Oath of Office by Councilman Henley was administer by the City Clerk. Congratulations were offered Councilman 3enley by members of the Council and Hr. Treat, who presented his key to the new Council- man. Councilman Henley took his seat at the Council table. VARIANCES : 1. Luke , Richard C. (V-40-59) - Reouest for Reduction of Front Set- back to 577 The City Clerk stated that the Planning Commission had recommend- ed approval. ACTION: That the variance of Richard C. Luke (V-40-59) for a reduction of the front setback to 50' be approved. DIVISIONS OF L'I'D: 1. Merideth, T . J. and Ruth (134-59) 3 lots. Engr. J. Riley. The City Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission, approving the division of 3.905+ parcel into two 1-acre and one 1)4-acre lots. ACTION: That the tentative map of P. J. and Ruth Merideth (134-59) 3 lots be approved subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission at its meeting of ''ebruary 21, 1959. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously Action on Item .}2, Schmidt g Short tentative map was deferred until the arrival of a representative from the Planning Commission. sir 3. Brian & Clegg (130-58) 10 lots. 2ngr. L. G. Brian. Hr. Clegg was present. -4- The City Clerk stated that all agencies have aprroved this subdi- vision; that the Planning Comrission hadrecommended approval via Check List. ACTION: That the City Council approve the tentative map of Brian and Clegg (130-58) 10 lots as recommended by the Planning Commission. MOTION: Sherlock; 3ECCND : Bledsoe ; VOTE: Passed unanimously Final Maps : 1. Willis , Richard, Tract 2299, 2 lots. Engr. Brian. Mr. Clegg represented Mr. Willis. ACTION: That the City Council approve the final map of Richard 'Lillis, Tract 2299, 2 lots. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND': Sherlock; VOTE: iassed unanimously New Business : cont 'd. 2. Schmidt & Short (135-59) 5 lots. Engr. J. Riley. Mr. Riley, Engineer, and Mr. Paul Myers , Jr. , Attorney, were present . The City Clerk gave a resume of the previous hearing and the re- commendation of the Planning Commission, approving this Subdivi- sion. A lengthy discussion followed , relative to the possibility of having a thru road from 'Jest Fremont Avenue through the Schmidt and Short, Geer, and Koblick properties to La Paloma Avenue. The suggestion was made that the Planning Consultant be asked his opinion on the traffic circulation problem in the area. Commissioners Spain and Hayes stated reasons why the Planning Commission had recommended approval. After further discussion, the following action was taken: ACTION: That the tentative map of Schmidt & Ohort (135-59) 5 lots be approved subject to the granting of a 32 ' easement along the southwesterly line of lot ;'-3 from the cul-de-sac to the Geer property. MOTION: Clayton; S 'COND: Henley 411, ROLL CALL: AYES: Clayton, Henley, Mayor Fowle NOES : Sherlock ABSTAINED : Bledsoe AB3ETT: None -5- 4. Proposed Design for Letterhead for Town Stationery. ACTION: That the design for letterhead be approved. MOTION: Sherlock; :EG:iND: Clayton; VOTE: Jassed unanimously 5. Historian. Town of Los Altos Hills. ACTION: That Mrs. John M. Towle be appointed Historian for the Town of Los 11tos Hills. MOTION: 3ledsoe ; S-:COND: Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unanimously 6. Indorsement of Bonds - Santa Clara County. ACTION: That the Council indorse the total bond issue. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unanimously 7. Gas Tax Fund - The Mayor stated that at the Mayors' Meeting on Thursday, I:arch 5th, he will be asked to state the views of the Town, and requested comments from each Councilman. 8. DeLeuw Cather Report - The Mayor announced that approval of the report is requested, and stated that copies of a summary of the "report, by John dope, are available. ACTION; That the Mayor be given full authority to act in behalf of the Council, with respect to the Gas Tax Fund and the De Leuw Cather Report. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unanimously 9. Foothills Junior Colles! - The Mayor announced that he has re- quested proposals from various engineering firms for prelirinary engineering studies for construction of El Monte Avenue. Be stated that after all proposals have been -received and reviewed, representatives of the jurisdictions will decide who to negotiate With. He further statedthat he wanted it made clear that the. . .. Town does not intend to pay for anything. 10. Metropolitan Plan for the County - The Mayor announced that as soon as the De Leuw Gather report is finished, the Town will be asked to submit an opinion. 411. raster Flan - The Mayor announced that Nestor Barrett , ,.Tanning Z'onsuTant, has the Flan ready for presentation, and requested the City Clerk to make arrangements to have the presentation made jointly to the Council and the Planning Commission. -6 12. Amendments to Zoning Ordinance - To be pr .sented at Planning Zommission on Parch Sul, 1959. . iter approval , date Public Hear- ing will be set. 13. Re-Districting of the County - To be on the Agenda of the Inter- City Council. The Payor stated that the Town's opinion is re- quested. 14. Golden Gate :,uthority - Legislation proposed to coordinate the operation of bridges , seaports, airports. The City Clerk suggested that a Committee be appointed to con- sider such items. The Payor suggested that this matter be deferred until such time as Committees are appointed. 15. Change of Signatories - Councilman Clayton will replace Mr. Treat as signatory on checks to be drawn on 'First ',restern and 'irst National Banks. 16. State Legislation - The City Attorney announced that there are a number of bills to be considered which will affect the Town, and he suggested that a Committee appointed to study these bills. The matter was deferreduntil a Committee is aprointed. .4 RRANTS: Rills were presented by Councilman Clayton, in the amount of 1,752.13. ACTION: That the bills in the amount of .1,752.13 be approved for pay- ment, andthat the City Clerk be authorized to draw the appro- priate warrants. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Sherlock; ROLL Ci,.hL: AYL5 : Bledsoe, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Towle NOES: None ABSENT: None Suggestion was made by Councilman Henley that each Councilman be given a cony of warrants to be approved. MEETING ADJOURNED: ? : 50 F. M. NETT REGULAR MEETISTG: Monday, March 16Th, 1959 at 7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 W. Tremont Avenue . Respectfully submitted , 7 TAUT W. 3AITEN City Clerk jlm 3-5-59