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Home My WebLink About10/6/1958A � • CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF IROS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETIYG October 6b, 1958 The neeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to order by Mayor John M. Fowle Monday, October 6A, 1958 at ?:50 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Jest Fremont .-ivenue, Los Altos Hills. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Treat, Mayor Fowle ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Septtemmber,.12tb,_1258. Correction: Page 1, OLD BUSINESS: Item 1. Petition, 2nd line: Change the word 'presented' went'. ACTION: Adopt minutes of September 150, 1958 as cor- rected. COMMU�tI CAT IONS : 1. County Bound .Commission - iImnouncing annexation of kliramonte- Grant No. 3 to the ulty of Los 'altos, Grant No. 6 to the City of Mountain View, and the Foothills annexation No. 1 to the City of Palo :alto. No action was taken. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Stogy Sign on West Fremont at Edith Avenue - Review of previous action. The Mayor stated that the stop sign had been installed and was knocked down the next day. The City Clerk reported that he had discussed the matter with the Captain of the Sheriff's Department. It was the Captain's opin- ion that the sign should be re -installed, and stated that the Sheriff's office would render a recommendation. The Council agreed that the stop sign should be replaced, and the Road Commissioner was so instructed. 2. La Loma Drive and La Loma Court Progress Court. Mr. John Finney, Chairman of Committee appointed by the Mayor to contact the County regarding the maintenance of these roads, re- Aw ported that a letter had been sent to the Board of Supervisors. A draft of the letter was presented to the Council, and was com- mented on. Mr. Finney was asked to keep the Council informed of•.developments. 10-10-58 A;- -2 - Road Improvement - Committee report. The City Clerk submitted a report relative to road repairs to be 'err made by the Town, using monies allocated by the State, to the Town, for road repairs due to storm damage. Included in the report was a tentative plan for road improvements to be made using money allocated. in the 1958-59 budget, and a tentative program outline for the 1959-60 budget. A more detailed report will follow. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Roscoe Wendell W. - Consideration of release of Covenant for Lot No. , Fink`Horse Subdivision. The City Clerk stated that a building permit had been issued, and that a house has been built on the lot. Approval of releasing the Covenant was recommended by the Planning Commission. The City Attorney stated that the Covenant runs with the land, and further stated that it could be released by the Council. Following the discussion relative to road improvements, which have not been completed by Mr. Roscoe, it was unanimously agreed that action should be deferred, and after further study, should be an item on the Agenda of another meeting, when Mr. Roscoe could be present. 2. Palo Alto School District - Improvements to West Fremont. A copy of a letter, dated September 24th, 1958, to the Palo Alto Unified School District from the Fremont Hills Development Company was read. -It informed the School District of the road improvement - to be made to West Fremont Avenue and requested that the School District consider making improvements to the road contiguous to its property at the same time. A Letter from Fremont Hills Development Company, dated September 26th, 1958, informed the City Clerk of the letter to the Palo Alto School District relative to the improvement of West Fremont, and suggested that the City Council request the School District to make improvements bordering the school property. ACTION: That the City Clerk be instructed to write a letter the Palo Alto Unified School District making a request that they bring before the School Board meeting of October 82, 1958 the pro- posal that they join with Fremont Hills Development Company in improving West Fremont Avenue contiguous to the school site. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: ROLL CALL: :AYES: Bledsoe, _IV NOES: None ABSENT: None 10-10-58 Bledsoe; Clayton, Sherlock, Treat, Mayor Fowle -3- 2. Palo Alto School District - Sewers. A letter, dated October 2nd, 1958, from the Talo Alto Unified School District requested the Council's approval of the School " District's installation of a ten (10) inch sewer line which would serve the elementary school and possible additional connections in the Toom of Los Altos Hills. ACTION: That the Council go on record as approving the ten inch (1011) sewer line for the proposed Fremont Hills School site. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Treat; VOTE: 'AYES: Bledsoe, Treat NOES: Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle ABSENT: None Comments from the Floor were heard from Mr. Gardner Bullis, Com- missioners Spain and Holm, and Mrs. Fowle. The City Clerk was instructed to notify the School Distrief-of the Council's action. 4. Road Repair and Maintenance Contract - Renewal. The Mayor commended Mr. Martin J. Taaffe for his work being donne in the Town. The City Clerk gave a resume of the provisions of the Contract. ACTION: That the road repair and maintenance contract with Mr. Martin J. Taaffe be renewed as presented. MOTION: Treat; SECOND: Bledsoe; ROLL C.i=: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Treat, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: None VARI.INCES : 1. Paullus, Floyd (V-35-58) - Request for approval of building site. The City Clerk explained that the property was divided with the City Engineer's Certificate stating "not approved as a building site by the governing body". The City Clerk reported that the Planning Commission had recommend- ed approval. All agency approvals have been received. Refernee was made to the City Engineer's letter regarding the dedi- cation to be made on eit'-ier side of the road. Mr. Longmire stated that the road is an in -tract road, and would have to be improved 10-10-58 AV 1 -4-• Paullus cont'd. to Town specifications. Mr. Paullus was not present. .'CTI ON : That the Council deny the variance of Floyd Paullus (V-35-58). MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Bledsoe; VOTE: Passed unanimously DIVISIONS OF ?:'LND: Consideration of approval of Final Maps. 1. Howe_, R. C. (105-58) 2_lots. Engr. Mission Engineers.. The City Clerk stated that the tentative map was recorded after tentative approval was given. He further stated that all fees had been paid. CTI ON : That the Council approve the Final Ktap,of R. C. Howe (185-58* 2 lots. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously 2. Lovett, E. R. (117-58) 2 lots. Surveyor, Alexander. The City Clerk reported that all fees had been paid. ACTION: That the Council approve the Final Nap of E. R. Lovett (117-58) 2 lots. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Treat; VOTE: Passed unanimously RESOLUTIONS: Resolution 47 - Approving Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditures of Gas Tax Allocation. ACTION: That Resolution #77 be adopted. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Treat; ROLL CALL: .AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Treat, Mayor Fowle NOES: None 133ENT : None RESOLUTION #78 - ,_luthorizing Execution of agreement for Flood Damage -,Repairs. The Resolution was read in its entirety by the City Clerk. 10-10-58 orw —5— Resolution #78 cont'd. The City Clerk stated that the amount applied for by the Town was 'fir X130,380; the amount to paid to the Town by the State is ?84,042; the amount to be supplied by the Town is 48,758. Councilman Clayton was authorized as representative of the Town, to execute the :agreement. Action was deferred until the City Attorney could review the provisions of the Resolution. Resolution#?2 - Change of Certain Street Names and Adoption of Certain Street Names. The Resolution was read in its entirety by the City Clerk. IXTI ON : That Resolution #79 be adopted as read. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unanimously Resolution #78 - sifter reviewing the Resolution, the City Attorney recommended that it be adopted as presented. ACTION: That Resolution #78 be adopted as read. MOTION: Treat; SECOND: Bledsoe; ROLL CAS.LL: .'AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Treat, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCES: Ordinance #42 - Signs and Billboards. Following discussion, it was agreed that the Ordinance be referred back to the City Attorney for revision. ORDIX,k'_NTCE #50 - Subdivision Road and Drainage Improvement - Second reading Following the reading of the title of Ordinance x#50 by the City Clerk, the following action was taken: XTION : That further reading of Ordinance r#50 be waived. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Clayton; fi ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Treat, Mayor Fowle NOES: None IBSENT: None 10-10-58 00 , • -6- Ordinance x#50 Cont' d. ,CTI ON : That Ordinance #50 be adopted.. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Clayton; ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Treat, Mayor Fowle NOES: None `SBS MT : None WARR.VTS : Bills in the amount of 14,436.81 were presented by Councilman Treat for approval of payment. ACTION: That bills in the amount of $4,436.81 be approved for payment, and that the City Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. MOTION: Treat; SECOND: Bledsoe; ROLL Ci'.LL: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Treat, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: None ANNOUNCEMENTS : 1. Freeway Committee - The Mayor announced that the Committee will be disbanded, and any other matters relative to the Freeway would be considered by the Council. 2. North County Mayors' Committee - The Mayor reported on the meeting he attended. 3. Zonin Ordinance - The Mayor suggested and it was agreed that the suggestions of Mr. Nestor Barrett, Planning Consultant, the City Attorney, and Commissioner Spain be incorporated into the draft of the Ordinance and be mimeographed. A meeting will be held to study the draft on Friday, November 14b, 1958 at 7:30 P. M. at the Town Hall. MEETING ADJOURNED -10:15'P, _M. NEXT REGULAR ME3TING: jlm 20-10-58 Monday, October 20%, 1958 at 7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont, Los 'altos Hills. Respectfully submitted, PIiUL W. SALFEN City Clerk Town of Los Altos Hills