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Home My WebLink About04/20/1959 City Council TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A BEGUTAR MEETING April 20, 1959 Ilif The meeting of the City Council of the Town of Laos Altos Hills was called to order by Nayor John M. Fowie Monday, April 20, 1959 at 7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont, Los Altos Hills. ROLL CALL: PR^SENT: Councilmen Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Foyle ABSENT: Councilman Henley MINUTES: ARrii1 6S, 1959. ACTION: Adopt minutes of April 6, 1959 as submitted. COMMUNICATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. California Disaster Office - Letter, dated April 16th, 1959, request- iocal activity report on participation in the first phase of OPAL 1959, April 17 and 18, and the minutes of meeting held on March 19, 1959 by Operational Area Coordinators' Meeting in San Jose. The City Clerk was directed to reply. 2. Santa Clara County Safety Council - Letter, dated April 15, 1959, announced the Sixth Annual Safety Awards Dinner to be held on Thursday, April 23, 1959 at 7 r. M. at the De Anza Hotel Ballroom in San Jose. Filed. 3. John F, Thomason State Senator - Letter, dated April 13, 1959, ackno l e3�receipt o? esc ion '84, increasing the Gas Tax. 4. Joseph J. Sweeney - Letter, dated April 6, 1959, requesting the CityCcuiv±rrs adoption of a resolution designating the month of May as "Youth Month". Proclamation will be issued by the Mayor. 5. Mr. Ra ord M. Jensen, Ass't Curriculum Director Los Altos School District =-7:677imation submitted, proclaiming "Public Schools Reeknfcr the work of April 27th thru May 1st, and request for the Town's approval. Proclamation issued by the Mayor. 6. Sidney W. Treat - Letter, March 26th, 1959, from aboard the Italia to the Council. 7. Planning Commission - Letter, dated April 20, 1959, and signed by Proctor 1eslqus-st,Chairman, regarding the establishment of a Town policy with regard to site development of Church property, and in- forming the Council of the Planning Commission's action on April 2, . 1959, recommending approval of the Congrgation Beth Am site and landscape plan. Deferred to New Business. S. Planning_Commission - Memorandum, dated April 202 and signed by Marian lcoctor Nellquist, informed the Council of the status of the Zoning Ordinance and the General Flan. Deferred to New Business. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Fremont Hills Development Company - Request for Extension of Time for Planting in Units Nos. 2, 3, and 4. Letter, dated April 142, 1959 from Mr. William D. Coldiron, was read, which requested that the Fremont Hills Development Company be granted an extension of time to do the planting in their subdi- visions, due to the lack of precipitation, subject to the posting of sufficient bond. Mr. Coldiron explained that the Fremont Hills Development Company would like to gain acceptance of these Units; with exception a the planting requirements, within about sixty days. Following comments from the City Clerk and Councilman Sherlock, concurring with Mr. Coldiron, Fr. Coldiron stated that when the planting is done in Units Nos. 2, 3, and 4, areas in Unit No. l will be replanted where replacements are required. ACTION: That the planting of Fremont Hills Units Nos. 2, 3, and 4 be postponed until the Fall of this year in exchange for the post- ing of a bond by the Fremont Hills Development Company in the amount of '111,000. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Bledsoe; ROLL CALL: AYES: Clayton, Bledsoe, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSTAINED: Sherlock ABSENT: Henley 2, Fremont Hills Unit i#5 (91-57) 54 lots. Engr. Brian. The City Clerk stated that the map had been received too late to be placed on the Agenda. He further stated that all agencies have ap- proved the map; all fees have been paid; and the necessary bond has been posted. The City Engineer stated that the map had been sent out for a math- ematical check, but it is otherwise in order. The City Attorney stated that, in his opinion, the map could be acted upon subject to the City Engineer's approval. -3- Fremont Hills Unit #5 cont'd. ACTION: That the Final Map of Fremont Hills Unit #5 (91-57) 54 lots be approved subject to the approval of the City Engineer. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously DIVISIONS OF LAND: 1. Duveneck, Frank B. , Tract 2309. 2 lots. Engr. George Nolte. The City Clerk reported that all agencies have approved the Final Map and that all fees have been paid. ACTION: That the Final Map of Frank B. Duveneck, Tract 2309, 2 lots be approved. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND; Bledsoe; VOTE: Passed unanimously RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Bledsoe reported on legislation pending before the State Legislature, and the following Resolutions were passed: 1. Resolution ,i6 - Supporting Assembly Bill 156, permitting appli- cation of local building and zoning requirements by municipalities for operation of schools and other special districts. ACTION: That a resolution be adopted, setting forth our standards in support of Assembly Bill 156, and that a copy be forwarded to Clark L. Bradley, Assemblyman. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Bledsoe; ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: Henley 2. Resolution #8? - Opposing enactment of Assembly Bill 319, previd- ior wittdrawal of certain property from cities. ACTION: That the Council re-adopt Resolution J162 and also a resolution opposing enactment of Assembly Bill 319, and that the City Clerk be directed to forward copies of this Resolution to John F. Thompson, State Senator, and to Clark L. Bradley, Assemblyman. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Clayton; lhom ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: Henley -4- Resoluti tcip8 -al officesgpthe artisan offices£ Assembly Bill 1351, makingmuni ACTION: That the Council adopt a resolution opposing the enactment of Assembly Bill 1351. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Clayton; ROLL CALL AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: Henley 4. Resolution #8g - Opposing the enactment of Assembly Bill 2181, ex- tending certain public meeting requirements to advisory Committees of local governing bodies. ACTION: That the Council adopt a resolution opposing the enactment of Assembly Bill 2181. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Mayor Fowle; ROLI CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowls NOES: None ABSENT: Henley 5. nthe StateRecreationCommission.the enactment Assembly Bill 2196, a- bolishingACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution opposing the enact- ment of Assembly Bill 2196. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Bledsoe; ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowls NOES: None ABSENT: Henley NEW BUSINESS: cont 'd. 3. Congregation Beth Am - Deferred from Communications. The Mayor stated that the matter of establishing a policy relative to churches is being considered in the General Plan and will also be discussed by a Committee. 4. Purissima Hills Water District - The Mayor stated that he is set- ting up a meeting with the Purissima Hills Water District officials to discuss the third zone for water distribution, and that he would like the City Attorney, a representative from the Planning Commis- sion, and City Councilmen to be present at this meeting. 5. Planning Commission Vacancy Filled - Mr. Don T. Hibner. The Mayor stated that Mr. Hibner had been recommended to fill the . . -5- Hibner cont'd. existing vacancy on the Planning Commission. ACTION: That Mr. Don T. 3ibner be appointed to the existing vacancy on the Planning Commission. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Sherlock; ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: Henley 6. Freeway - Councilman Clayton reported that the Agreement had been received, and that it does not encompass the the Town's require- ments, and that it will have to be revised before it will be signed. He further stated that the Tri-County Planning Commission has re- commended that no agreement be signed by any city until the plant- ing plans have been agreed upon by all the cities concerned. Relative to the interchange at Magdalena Avenue, the Mayor stated that the road is not in the Town, but that it has been discussed with Mr. Hubbard, County Supervisor, and that he and the State feel that there is no need for an interchange at Magdalena. 7. Tri-County Planni g Commission Meeting - Report by Councilman Sherlock. Resolution was presented, relative to landscape requirements for the Counties of Santa Clara, San Mateo, and San Francisco. RestVViticn #91 was read.and aiscussed. ACTION: That Resolution #91 be adopted as stated by the Peninsula Highway Policy Commission and that copies be forwarded to the people listed on the Resolution. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Clayton; ROLL CALL: ATS: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: /Tone ABSENT: Henley 8. State Board of Equalization - Relative to Payment of Sales Taxes as Changed by Assembly BiTI 223. City Attorney agreed with the proposal. ACTION: That the City Clerk be authorized to sign the Agreement. MOTION:. Clayton; SECOND: Sherlock; ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: Henley s -6- 9. Zoning, Ordinance - letter, dated April 20th, 1959 from Proctor Mellquist, was read stating that the proposed draft is being stud- ied, relative to clarification of wording prior to being submitted to the Council. Also, that the Planning Consultant had advised that the General Plan be adopted prior to adoption of the Zoning Ordi- nance. No action was taken. 10. De Leuw-Cather Report - An addition to the Report was read which modified the proposed road plans for E1 Monte Avenue in the vicin- ity of the Foothill Junior College site and for Page Mill Road to Skyline Boulevard. WARRANTS: Bills were presented by Councilman Clayton. ACTION: That bills amounting to 31,449.12 be approved for payment, and that the City Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Bledsoe; ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: Henley Resignation of Deputy Mayor Leighton M. Bledsoe - The Mayor stated that Deputy Mayor Bledsoe would like action taken on his resignation. (He will continue to serve as Councilman.) With reluctance, the following action was taken. ACTION: That Councilman Bledsoe 's resignation as Deputy Mayor be accepted. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Mayor Fowle; ROLL CALL: AYES: Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSTAINED: Bledsoe ABSENT: Henley In..attendance at Vie Meeting, were two graduate students from Stanford University, Mr. Rauaswamy, Civil Engineer, from New Delhi, India, and Mr. Shanti Swaroop, Instructor of Political Science at Punjab Univer- sity, India, and Mrs. Colby Howe, Community Committee for Internation- al Students, Stanford University. MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:10 F. M. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, May 4, 1959 at 7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall, Los Altos Hills. Respectfully submitted, PAUL W. SALF2N bCity Clerk jlm 4-27-59