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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/17/1958CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MBVTING March 170, 1958 The meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to order by Deputy Mayor Rothwell Monday, March 172, 1958 at 7:58 P. M, at the Town Hall, 25379 West Fremont, Los Altos Hills. ROLL CALL: PRESENT; Bledsoe, Fowle, Hoefler, Deputy Mayor Rothwell ABSENT: Mayor Treat MINUTES: 'March 10%, 1928 Corrections: Page 2: CORRESPONDENCE: Item #1: Letter was signed by 'James B. Zischke'. Page 5: NEXT ADJOURNED MEETING: Saturday, March 150, 1958 at '9:00 A. M.' ACTION: Adopt minutes of March 10, 1958 as corrected. March 1�2, 1958. 8. ACTION*- 6 Adopt minutes of March 150, 1958 as presented. CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Planning Commission - Letter of transmittal accompanying Zoning r .Hance. Deferred to New Business. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: 1.' Adobe Creek Lodge - Deputy Mayor Rothwell mentioned article ap- pe ing in the-Mronicle stating that Adobe Creek Lodge would revert back to its oFiginal stitus of public picnic grounds. The -City ,Attorney was asked to comment. He stated that negoti. ations were under way between the parties concerned and as yet no definite decision has been reached. 2. Resolution #b2, - Assessments of Agricultural Lands. The Resolution was read in its entirety by Councilman Bledsoe. 3-19-58 -2 - ACTION: That Resolution #62 be adopted as react. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Hoefler; ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Fowle, Hoefler, Deputy Mayor Rothwell NOES:, None ABSENT: Mayor Treat 3• Ordinance 4 amending Ordinance #45. Second Reading. The Ordinance was read in its entirety by the City Clerk. ACTION: That Ordinance A7 be adopted as read. MOTION: Bledsoe; S1,'COND: Hoefler; There was discussion as to whether or not a subdivider could sub- mit a bond or cash to cover drainage only or road improvements only.. It was pointed out that under the Ordinance, the subdivider may elect to do the work himself or deposit a bond or cash as required by contract'to be approved by the City Council. It was stated that no 'piece meal' arrangements will be accepted by the Town. All contracts will have to cover the entire require- ment regarding off site drainage or road improvement. ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Fowle, Hoefler, Deputy Mayor Rothwell NOES: None 138ENT: Mayor Treat 4.. Freew - Deputy Mayor Rothwell commented regarding the announce- ment of the decision of the County of Santa Clara Board of Super- visors favoring the Purissima Valley or "C" route. During the discussion, questions were raised regarding the 4 or 6 lane boulevard proposed for the City of Los Altos to follow along the Southern Pacific tracks to Stanford Industrial Fark. How this proposed expressway is to be financed was discussed. It was stated that this expressway is called for in the Master Flan of the City Los ,`�Itos. The possibility of Rapid Transit was mentioned. The City Attorney mentioned, relative to transportation, that on March 252 there will be a meeting of the Public Utilities Com- mission to discuss the possible abandonment of the S. P. Station in the City of Los Altos. Attorney Bullis pointed out that this is the only public carrior coming into Town, and that there are a number of people who depend solely upon this means of transportation. Hesuggested that someone should attend this meeting. 3-1q-58 c -3 - Relative to the construction of access roads and feeder roads intersecting the freeway and the financing of such roads, Council- man Fowle explained that a letter is on file stating that there is -existing legislation under which the State has the authority to provide for the construction of such roads, but that the extent of such construction is not established as yet. Mrs. G. Sugden suggested that a letter be written to the City of Los Altos inquiring whether or not they have had any communication from the State or Uounty that they will receive any aid to build the proposed 4 or 6 lane road. Councilman Fowl.e.commented on the Study Session held by the Board of Supervisors and comments were heard from Mr. William Geer and Mr. George Pfeiffer. Councilman Hoefler suggested that the Town should reiterate is stand regarding the location of the proposed freeway. Deputy Mayor Rothwell read a portion of Resolution #46, adopted July 4b, 1957, which stated the Towns recommendation of the pro- posed freeway location. Deputy Mayor Rothwell recommended that a letter be addressed to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors requesting a full statement of the facts leading to their decision recommending the "C" route, the estimate of the cost of the proposed expressway, and the method by which such cost is proposed to be financed. ACTION: That such a letter be addressed to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Fowle; VOTE: Passed unanimously 5. Warrants: Bills in the amount of 12,317.45 were presented for paymen . ACTION: That the Council approve the bills for payment, and the City Clerk be authorized to draw appropriate warrants. MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Hoefler ROLL CALL; AYES: Bledsoe, Fowle, Hoefler, Deputy Mayor Rothwell. .NOES : None ABSENT: Mayor Treat 6. Zoning Ordinance - Letter deferred from Correspondence. The letter of transmittal, listing certain Sections of the Ordi- nance to be studied and revised, was read by the City Clerk. It.was decided that the Council adjourn to a study session follow- ing the meeting. 3-19-58 0 -4 - It was noted that.there will be other study sessions held with members of both the Council And Planning Commission present. Notice will be given in advance so that the public may attend. MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:10 P. M. to: STUDY SESSION: Ordinance #44 - Zoning Ordinance. NEXT ADJOURNED MEETING: Monday, March 24th, 1958 at 7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont Avenue, Los Altos Hills. jlm 3-19-58 Respectfully submitted, PAUL W., SALFEN t9 cierE