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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/20/1958V CITY C0T?T3CIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MITJUTES OF A 7��GT3L.'� IUE STI G October 20t, 1'')58 The meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to order by Mayor John M. Fowle Monday, October 20tb, 1958 at 7:45 L. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 14est Fremont :venue, Los Altos Hills. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle ABSENT: Councilmen Bledsoe, Treat MINUTES: October 6%, 1958. Corrections: rage 1, Item#2 of Old Pusiness:._Change 'Progress Court' to Progress Report'. Relative to letter regarding maintenance of La Loma Drive and La Ioma Court, it was erroneously stated that a letter had been sent to the County Board of Supervisors. Page 4, New Business: Howe, R. C.: The City Clerk stated that the 'Final' map was recorded after aprroval was give the tentative man. Page 5, :!resolution Line 2: Insert the word 'be' be- tween the words 'to and paid'. ACTION: »dopt minutes of 6ctober 6th, 1958 as corrected. COMr,UNI CATI ONS : OLD BUSINESS: 1. Fremont Hills School Site - Review of .'action on Sewer Installation. The Payor explained that the previous action taken by the Council at the meeting of October 6t -n, 10,58 disapr.reving the installation of 10" sewer line by the Palo .11to Unified ;school District repre- sented indecision rather than absolute disapproval. Mr. Irvin Fallis, Director of Sanitation of the County of Santa Clara Health nepartment, was asked, by the Mayor, for comments re- garding the installation of the sewer line. Mr. Fallis cited the need for sanitary sewers to serve the proposed Fremont Hills School site, the future need for existing develop- ments in the area, and the increased number of rroposed school sites for Los "altos Hills. He further stated that septic tanks are a poor substitute for sewage disposal, and requested that the City Council unanimously approve the proposed 10" sanitary line which will be adequate to serve the school with approximately eight hundred (800) additional connections. The Mayor requested the Council to reconsider the question of ap- proval of the installation of the 10" line. It was pointed out that Councilmen Treat and Iledsoe had previously voted in the affirmative. 10-23-58 -2 - ACTION: That the City Council approve the installation of a ten (10") JOO sewer line, by the Palo !"jto Unified Ochool District, to serve the Fremont Hills School. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOI7D: Clayton; ROLL CALL: .AYES: Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: Bledsoe, Treat The Mayor stated that he would deviate from the order of the Agenda and consider Item #3 of New Business. NEVA BU KNESS : 3. Health Department Fees for Land T)ivisions - 'approval of Revised Schedule. The City Clerk explained the new schedule in comparison with the old schedule. Mr. Fallis commented that the new schedule is provided for in the recently adopted County Subdivision Ordinance, and is set up to help the small developer. ACTION: That the Council adopt the fee schedule as established by Section 12.1.6-2 of the Santa Clara Ordinance Code Title 12. MOTION: Clayton; STCOND: Sherlock; VOTE: Fassed unanimously The order of the Agenda was resumed. OLD BUSINESS: 2. Roscoe Wendell W. - Consideration of Release of Covenant for Lot #6, Unit ,til of Fink Horse ?ranch Subdivision. The City Clerk explained the conditions of the Covenant. Mr. Roscoe was asked whether or not he had complied with all the conditions of approval of Unit ;, l of Fink Horse Ranch. He answered that he had. Hollowing discussion relative to the improvement of Moody Road, in- cluding comments from Commissioner Tantau, the Mayor stated that he would appoint a committee to bring in a recommendation to the Council The question was raised relative to whether or not road improvement and the covenant should be considered separately. The City Attorney stated that the Council could, at its -discretion, consider the items together or as separate issues. It was agreed that a committee be appointed to study the problem relative to road improvement only, and submit a recommendation at the Council's next meeting. 10-23-58 _3_ The Committee appointed, by u -he Pltayor, Commissioner Tantau, Coun- cilman Sherlock and Mr. 1 graire, will meet with Nr. Roscoe. The Council will consider the matter of t1.1e Covenant as a separate issue at next meeting, but is free to relate to road improvements if it so decides. 3 Faullus, Floyd (V-35-58) - Re -hearing on Application for Approval of Building bite. The Mlayor stated that the approval had. been denied at the previous meeting on October 5t due to the fact that no one was present to discuss the problem regarding the improvement of Page 17ill Road. Mr. Paullus stated that the owner wanted the parcel approved as a building site at this time; that he would be willing to dedicate the necessary land for widening of Page Mill Road now, and would agree to improve the road. at the time the property is subdivided, but that he does not intend to subdivide immediately. It was noted that Page I°Iill Road is an in -tract road and would. re- quire full width improvement. Following further discussion relative to possible re -alignment of the road, the Mayor suggested that Mr. Faullus or the owner, and his engineer meet with the City engineer and Councilman Clayton to arrive at an agreemnt. Councilman Clayton will act as Chairman. NEW BUSINESS: 1, San Antonio- ,` lma street Tinder ,lass - Consideration of Approval. The City Clerk read a letter, dated October ?b, 1958 from John T. O'Halloran, City r"anager of the City of Fountain View, requesting that the Council consider the adoption of a resolution which would in effect request that the Public Utilities Commission give favor- able consideration for the installation. A sample resolution was attached. ACTION: That the Council adopt T�asol.ution 'To. 80, urging the rublic Utilities Commission to establish as a. top priority for the year 1959 the grade se.riara.tion of. San .Antonio Road and the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks and Alma `street in the County of manta Clara. F10TION: Sherlock; S`ICOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously 2. Tremont Hills Development ComLan - Purissima .Avenue improvement. Letter, dated October 14th, lyFB from Yr. Longmire, was read, stat- ing that on the ipiprovement plans submitted for approval, no pro- visions have been outlined for the improvement to the section of rurissima _'.venue that lies adjacent to the Fremont Hills Country Club. The matter was referred to Mr. Longmire, Mr. Faisant, and P?r.. Cold - iron for a _recommendation. 10-23-58 -4- 4. Traffic Signs - `larnin Si -ns. Mr. George Evans, II suggested th t the Council consider the in- stallation of warning "S" curve signs on Manuella :'venue at vista- cada Drive The matter was referred to the Grief of Police and the Road Commis- sioner to investigate and to report at the next Council meeting. DIVISIONS OF L.!!ND: Tentative Maps: 1. Fremont Hills Development Co. (122-58)- Re -subdivision of Lots #1 and/,2, Block J, Unit ;r2. Engr. Brian. ACTION: That the Council approve the re -subdivision of Lots ;;1 and :,�2, Block J, Unit ;t2 of Fremont Hills, noting that Lots #1 and -42 are substandard in one (1) dimension. MOTION: Sherlock; S7,100YD: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously 2. Camino Dell Homes (120-58) E lots. Zn gr. YacFay Somps. hr. George Somps and 'r. `lard Crump were present. The matter of dedication of right-of-way at the corner of Furissima and Elena _Avenue for lot (lesign.ated as 'not a part of this subdiv sion' was discussed. It was pointed out that the property was sold without recourse of the Subdivision Ordinance. Mr. Crump was asked whether the purchase of.l^nd is contingent upon the approval of the tentative map. He answered that it was not, and asked whether or not the sale is voidable. The question directed to the City ,attorney, vio stated that he would have to know the facts. The matter was referred to the City attorney for investigation. 3. Stonebrook ;2 (106-58) % lots. 'jngr. Brian. The City Clerk reported that all agencies have approved the map, and that the bond has been posted for improvement of Stonebrook Avenue. ACTIO": That the Council approve the tentative map of. Stonebrook ;,22 (106-58) 7 lots. MOTION: Sherlock;:JECOCNTD : Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously 4. Western States Development Company (119-58) 11 lots. Engr. MacKay &. 6omps. *4w- ACTION: That the Council approve the tentative map of "Iestern " tates Development Company (119-58) 11 lots. -5 - Western States revelopment Co. Cor..t':,. MOTION: Clayton; "rCOYD: Sherlock; V0r^E: FasseO unanimously Final Maps: 1. Abrahams, Dr. Doris Y. (118-58) 3 lots. yngr. TTolte. The City Clerk: stated that all agencies have approved the. map and all fees have been paid. It was mentioned that building permits will be held up pending the improvements to be made in the Robleda Water Company's system. ACTI ON : That the Council approve the Final Map of Dr. Doris Y. kbrahams (118-58) 3 lots, Tract 2263. ,MOTION: Sherlock: 3",PCOND: Clayton; V07'E: Passed unanimously 2. Andriano, Sylvester (113-58) 2 lots. Engr. krull. The City Clerk resorted that all fees have been paid. ACTION: That the Final Map of Sylvester �ndriano (113-58) 2 lots, Tract #2236 be aprroved. VOTION: Sherlock; SECOYID: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously 3. Bonn, Forman (116-58) 2_ lots. 'Engr. 7,olte. The City Clerk reported that all fees have been paid, and all a- gencies have approved the map. A.CTI ON : That the Final Nap of Norman Bonn (116-58) 2 lots be approved. MOTION: Clayton; SECOTTD: Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unanimously 4. McNamara, R. G._(108-58)__2 lots. Engr. Reinoehl. The City Clerk reported that all fees have been paid and that all agencies have approved the map, ACTION: That the Final Map of R. G. McATam,ara (108-58) 2 lots, Tract 2109 be approved. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously 5. Taaffe, I`artin J. (115-58) 3 lots. Engr. 1Tolte Mr. Taaffe was present. 10-23-58 M Taaffe Cont'd. ACTION: That the Final tap of IL'artin J. 1n_-,sfe (115-58) 3 lots. be ap- proved. MOTION: Clayton: SECO1?D: Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unanimously REaOLUTIONS: None ORDIT,I A IES: 1. Ordinance #42 - Regulating Signs and Billboards. Tirst Reading. The Mayor read the Ordinance in its entirety. Section IV was amended relative to fee to be charged for application for additional directional advertising displays. ANNOUNCMENTS : 1. Conference with Flood Control District - Report by the Payor. The Mayor stated that he and Mr. Longmire had attended a meeting with the 7loud Control District along with representatives from other small communities. The possibility of the County Flood Control District handling all problems relative to major drainage facilities and the question of fees for this service was discussed, but no agreement was reached. The Mayor stated th�.t he was inclined not to participate in the program. 2. Fire Hydrants - Mr. Henry V. Seward. Mr. Seward requested the Council's consideration of the possibility of some rebate for subdividers who are required to have fire hy- drants installed, from which surrounding residents are benefited. He cited a recent example --lir. Norman Bonn. ii condition of ap- proval by the Los Altos Fire Protection District was the installa- tion of a fire hydrant which cost approximately 1750, and final approval of the subdivision map is contingent upon approval of the Fire District. Mr. Seward stated that several residents have voluntarily pledged contributions. Mr. Seward requested that if any solution is arrived at, that action be retroactive to allow Er. Bonn some consideration. The Mayor suggested that the Fire Frotection District be contacted, and stated that the Council would consider the situation. WARRANTS: 'ills in the amount of 11,839.94 were presented for payment by Council- man Clayton 10-23-58 %W Warrants cont'd. ACTION: That the Council approve 'Dills in the amount of 11,839.94 for pay- ment, and that the City Clore be i.nst_rl7.ctcd to draw appropriate war - wants for payment. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Sh,rlock; ROLL CALL: AYES: Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor "Jowle NOES: None ABS 'TT: Bledsoe, Treat YEETIY-G &DJOURNED: 10:25 P. Y. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, November 3rd, 1;58 at 7:45 F. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 '1est Fremont Avenue, Los Altos Hills. jlm 10-23-58 Respectfully submitted, PAUL W. SALFEN City Clark Town of Los Altos Hills