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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/16/1959 m0-419 CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING gie November 16, 1959 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to order by Mayor John M. 'Towle Monday, November 16, 1959 at 7:50 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 W. Fremont Ave. , Los Altos Hills. ROLL CALL: EESENNT : Councilmen Bledsoe, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 2. 1959. ACTION: Adopt Minutes of November 2, 1959 as submitted. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. League of California Cities. Notice of meeting to be held at Nick's Restaurant, Rockaway Beach on November 192, 1959, 2. County of Santa Clara Office of the Board of Supervisors. Letter, dated Nov. 52 announcing that the abandonment of the Southern Pacific Railroad right of way between Simla Junction and Arastra- dero I . will be discussed at 2 r. M. 1ov. 162. It was noted that the meeting had been held. The Clerk explained that, due to incorrect address, the notice did not reach the office in time to give notice to Councilmen. Los Altos Hills was not re- presented. Mr. Gardner Bullis stated that, in his opinion, the Town of Los Altos Hills and the City of Los Altos should take an active part in the proposed abandonment of the only means of public transport- ation, and expressed his objections to the lack of interest shown. Mr. Huttlinger stated that he had attendedthe meeting, and that the Uoard of Supervisors were concerned that neither Los Altos, Los Altos Hills nor Cupertino were represented, and the hearing will be continued. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Los Altos Fire Protection District - New District. The Mayor announced that three new members have been appointed to the County Board of Fire Commissioners--one from the Los Altos Hills area, Mr. Arthur S. Alter, 24290 Elise Court, and two from the unincorporated area, Mr. James M. Atkinson, 11421 Withsm Ave. and Fr. Thomas G. Ferruggia, 11551 Witham Ave. , Los Altos. There is a total of five members. Mayor Fowle requested the Council to [L approve the action of the Eoard of Supervisors, stating that such �r such action would have no bearing on the Board 's action. -2- Fire District cont 'd. L ACTION: That the City Council approve the action of the Board of Supervisors in the appointment of new Pira Cotnissioners. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Bledsoe; Mr. Sidney Treat , Chairman of the Los Altos Hills Fire Dis- trict rtudy Committee, commended the County Roard of Super- visors in that their action shows very fair treatnent. He stated that he felt there would be no lapse in fire protect- ion due to changes. VOTE: Passed unanimously NEW BUSINESS: 1. Proposed Grant-St . Joseph No. 4 Annextion to the City of Los Altos. The Mayor declared the Meeting open, and asked for comments from the Floor. Comments and questions were heard iron the following persons: Mrs. Walter A. Poison, Mrs. Irma Goldsmith, Mr. Sidney W. Treat, Mr. Francis Duveneck, Jr. , and Mr. Gardner Bullis and Mr. Colin Peters, both Attorneys representing a number of residents in the area who are opposed to annexation to the City of Los Altos. Mr. Peters pointed out several r(.asons why the proposed annexation map should be opposed and stated that he would like to see a Reso- lution passed by the City Council of Los Altos Hills opposing the annexation both in principle and as a threat to the Town. Mr. Bullis, concurring with Mr. Peters that a Resolution should be passed, stated that he has much respect for the officials of the City of Los Altos, and that he did not believe they were aware of some of the details. Councilmen expressed opinions that the proposed nap is objection- able because it is contrary to the best interest of the Town of Los Altos Hills. Mayor Powle reported that at 3:00 F. M. (lTov. 161) a call was made to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors reauesting information of the ^_ction taken by the County Boundary Commission on the pro- posed Grant-St. Joseph No. 4 Annextion to the City of Los Altos. The Clerk of the Board stated that the map was rejected because of inaccuracies , and tha no action will be taken before Dec. 71. The Mayor stated that, at this tine, applications for greenbelting or other annexation Laps nay be filed. The suggestion was made that a Committee be appointed to study this situation. The City Attorney was asked to draft a Resolution opposing the proposed Grant-St. Joseph No. 4 annexation to the City of Los Altos. -3- Annexation cont 'd. The Mayor announced that he w:uld adjourn the meeting to Novem- ber 23, 1959 to hear the report of the Con_iittee. fir Five Minute recess was declared. The following persons were appointed, by the Mayor, to act as a Committee for the purpose of investigating the feasibility of possible annexation of the general southerly area to the Town of Los Altos Hills, and to act as a clearing house for requests of outlying properties : Gardner Bullis, Francis Duveneck, Jr. , Proctor Mellquist, and Councilman Albert T. Henley. Resolution No. 104 was road by the City Attorney. ACTION: That Resolution No. 104 be adopted as read. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Henley; ROLL CALL: LIES: Bledsoe , Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: None OID nUSINESS: 1. Mandoli, Aida (Tract No. 2107) Final Map. Engr. Brian. Mrs. Mandcli was present. Following a discussion of paths, the following action was taken: ACTION: That the Aida Mandoli Final Map, Tract No. 2107, be approved, and that the conditions of paths will be imposed in conform- ity with adjoining lands. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously Councilman Henley was excused. USE PERMITS: 1. Fremont Hills Development Co. (V-51-59) - Use Ferit for Sales Office. ACTION: That the Use Permit (V-51-59) be granted to the Fremont Hills Development Co. until Decenber 31, 1960. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unanimously t DIVISIONS OF LAND: 16, 1. Final Map: Travis , Mattie (Tract 2517) . Engr. Riley. ACTION: That the Mattie Travis Final Map (Tract No 2517) be approved, and that the conditions of paths will be imposed in conform- ity with adjoining lands. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOYD: Clayton; Relative to the turnaround, it exists but will not be shown on the Final Map as an easerent. VOTE: Passed unanimously. 2. Palo Hills Estates (Tract No. 2554). ':ngr. Mackay & Soups. Mr. Cole , Engineer, represented the Western States Land Corpor- ation. ACTION: That the Palo Hills Estates Final Map, Tract No. 2554, be ap- proved. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously WARRANTS: : Bills wore presented in the arount of '19,276.77 by Councilnan Clayton. ACTION: That the bills be approved ftr paynent , 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 NEW BUSINESS: cont 'd. 2. Septic Tanks. Councilman Bledsoe mention several locations in the Town where septic tanks are draining into streets, and suggested that the Health Department be rade aware of this health problem. The City Clerk stated that the Health Department has been notified. I -5- 3. Road Maintenance . 411, Councilsan rledsoe corr:ented on work being deme on roads in the Town, and questioned whether or not any action is required on the part of the Council. He further corr.onted that, as a natter of principle , he felt that Councilnan should be aware of work that is being planned. Following an explanation of work being done due to flood damages, the Mayor stated that consideration will be given to keeping the Council interned of road work planned.for the Town. Respectfully subnitted, PAUL 14. SL:LFFN City Clerk jln 11-19-59