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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
41. August 17, 1959
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills
was called to order by Mayor John M. Fowle Monday, August 17, 1959 at
7:55 F. M. at the Town Hall, Los Altos Hills.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
ABSENT: Councilman Bledsoe
MINUTES: August 3, 1959.
ACTION:
Adopt minutes of August 3, 1959 as submitted.
COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Santa Clara County Boundary Commission - Notice of proposed an-
nexations, designated as Grant ;;19 to the City of Mountain Vidw
and Stevens Creek 2A to the City of Cupertino.
Z'iled.
2. Freeway - Notice of meeting of the Peninsula Highway Folicy Com-
mittee to be held Wednesday, August 19, 1959 in Eedwood City.
Councilman Sherlock will attend or will secure minutes of the
meeting.
REPORTS:
1. Sheriff's Department.
Sgt. Ray Howard of the Santa Clara County Sheriff 's Department
reported on how the Town of Los Altos Hills is policed, the num-
ber of cars and men used, use of radar, the number of citations
made, and on the recent traffic count taken on g. Fremont Avenue.
Sgt. Howard commented that studies are constantly being made to
improve the service, and at the present time the service to the
Town is considered adequate .
Sgt. Howard answered questions , and stated that any suggestions
would be welcomed by the Sheriff 's Department.
The Mayor expressed gratitude to Sgt. Howard for his report.
2. Sewer Report.
The Mayor annouced that the Rerort had been submitted by the Sewer
Committee. He stated that CDuncilren had not had tire to peruse th(
Report and suggested that no action be taken at this time other
than to accept the Rerort. He expressed thanks to the Committee
for its work.
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i Sewer Report cont'd.
` ACTION:
That the Council accept the report of the Sewer Committee.
MOTION: Clayton; SJCOND: Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unanimous14
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Adoption of Budget--1959-60. - Amount of 181,675.00.
Councilman Clayton commented relative to the increase in the Budget ,
stating that the Revenues will be increased. .
The Mayor expressed gratitude of the work done by Mrs. E. R. Lovett,
City Treasurer.
ACTION:
That the City Council adopt the Budget for the Fiscal Year
1959-60 in the amount of :81,695.00.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Henley;
ROLL CALL: AYES: Clayton, Sherlock, Henley, Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bledsoe
VARIANCES:
1. Hatch, H. B. (V-45 ) - Request for Reduction of Setback Require-
ments for Swimming Fool to Ten Feet.
ACTION:
That the recommendation of the Planning Commission of Aug 6,
1959 be accepted and the variance of H. B. Hatch (V-45-59)
be approved.
MOTION: Henley; SECOND , Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unanimously
DIVISIONS OF LAND:
1. Spain, Omar N. (150-59) 2 lots . Engr. J. Riley.
Approval was recommended by the Planning Commission July 2, 1959.
ACTION:
L That the tentative map of Omar N. Spain (150-59) 2 lots be�r ap-
proved subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously
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2. Acceptance of Improvements in Mockingbird Snolls, Tract No. 2206.
The City Clerk read the letter from the City Engineer, dated
August 4, 1959, stating that all improvements in Tract No. 2206
have been inspected and were found to be satisfactory.
MOTION:
That the improvements in Mockingbird Knolls, Tract No. 2206
be accepted.
MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously
ORDINANCES:
1. Ordinance No. 58. Setting Amount to be Raised by Taxes.
Ordinance No. 58 was read by the. City Clerk.
ACTION:
That Ordinance No. 58 be adopted as read .
MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Clayton;
ROLL CALL: AYES: Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bledsoe
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution No. 98. Fixing Tax Rate.
Resolution No. 98 was read by the City Clerk.
ACTION:
That Resolution No. 98 be adopted as read.
NOTION: Claytor ; SECOND: Henley;
ROLL CALL: AYES: Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bledsoe
2. Resolution No. 99. Expressing Approval of Santa Clara County's
Action Regarding the Neary =,uarry.
Resolution No. 99 was road by the City Clerk.
ACTION:
That Resolution No. 99 be adopted as read.
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MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Henley;
ROLL CAL: AYES: Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
/TOES: Sherlock
ABSENT: Bledsoe
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WARa1NTS:
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Bills were presented by Councilman Cloytrn.
ACTION:
That bills in the amount of :x1,541 .26 be approved for payment
and that the City Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate
warrants.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Henley;
ROLL CALL: AYES: Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bledsoe
MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:55 P. M.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, September 8, 1959 at 9:45 P. M. (set
in lieu of Labor Day Holiday) at the Town Hall,
Los Altos Hills.
Respectfully submitted,
PAUL W. SAIFEEN
City Clerk
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