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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/9/1957CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING The meeting was called to order by Deputy Mayor C. Easton Rothwell, Monday, December 161, 1957 at 7:55 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont, Los Altos Hills. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Bledsoe, Fowle, Hoefler, Deputy Mayor Rothwell ABSENT: Mayor Treat MINUTES: December 99 1M. ACTION: Approve minutes of December 96, 195? as presented. CORRESPONDENCE: 1. State of California Automobile Association. Letter stating that Mr. ogg ofthe Division will be in Los Altos Hills Thursday, December 192, 1957 to make the traffic survey requested by the Council. The City Clerk stated that the report would probably be available about two weeks from that date. 2. Lawrence Dawson - Copy of letter sent to the Citizens Committee. Letter cites a traffic incident involving a vehicle of the Jefferson Company occurring bet,aeen Summerhill & University Avenue on El Monte. It was agreed that the County Sheriff's Office should be notified, as this is not within the jurisdiction of the Town. Mr. Dawson will be.notified by the City Clerk. 3. L. G. Brian - Requesting that the City Clerk sign the map of 7remontolls Unit #}`4 for recording, pending the decision on road improvement and drainage fees in lieu of fees required by Ordinance #39. The Council is awaiting the Committee's report, and the City Clerk is not authorized to sign maps until all fees are paid. 4. LeeaUe of California Cities - Requesting a payment of !10.00 assessment. ACTION: That the City Council remit 110.00 on the basis indicated in the letter. MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Bledsoe; ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Fowle, Hoefler, Deputy Mayor Rothwell "26 - NOES: None .ABSENT t Mayor Treat NEW BUSINESS: 1.. Mrs. Irma Goldsmith - Explained plans for Yule Party for the Town o tos A'. os ills. Mrs. Goldsmith explained that all residents of the Town are in- vited to a Yule Party to be held Sunday, December 22nd, 1957, 3 PM, in the Town Hall. Everyone is welcome. Everyone is asked to come to the Party with a wrapped gift for a boy or girl of any age which will be given to the Santa Clara County Welfare to be distributed to some 900 children under County Welfate. Mrs. Goldsmith stated that any item will be welcome --clothing, used toys, bicycles, baby buggies, etc. Anyone wishing to make donations for the party is asked.to call Mrs. Goldsmith at WH -8-2487. Donations of food, decorations, money, etc. are being accepted The suggestion that the teen-agers in the Town of Los Altos Hills be permitted to have a dancing party during the Holiday Season was presented by Mrs. Goldsmith, requesting the Council's con- sideration. ACTION: That the City Council approve the use of the Town Hall under appropriate regulation for a party by a teenage group in the Town to be scheduled persuant to the recomtendation of the Committee to be appointed by the Mayor. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND:, Hoefler; VOTE: Passed unanimously Committee for the party: Mrs. Goldsmith, Councilman Fowle, and, Deputy Mayor Rothwell. 2. Oscar Holm - Appointed to the Planning Commission. ACTION: That Mr. Oscar Holm be appointed as a member of the Planning Commission. MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Bledsoe: VOTE: Passed unanimously 36 Variance: Fremont Hills_ Development Coagnny - Request for permit for Country C ub ." Commissioner Dawson reported the recommendation of the rlanning Commission stating that the Commission had approved the use, with the condition that plans for the specific operation will be pre- sented later for approval. -3 - Mr. Price stated that, at this time, Fremont Hills Development Company wants assurance that a Club can be established, and stated that his company would meet the of the Planning Commission and the City that the group has already incorporated solicit memberships, but does not wish out some assurance of permitted use. ACTION: specifications of the Council. He also stated and is licensed to to proceed further with -- That the Council approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission, with reference to development of a private re- creational club on the Fremont Hills Subdivision, with the proviso that there be added to the recommendation that the use shall be for a private, non-profit, recreational club, with private membership with first priority of application being given to lot owners in Fremont Hills, second priority to residents of Los Altos Hills, and third priority to those dwelling outside of Los Altos Hills, and that all other con- ditions in the recommendation by the Planning Commission be approved, said recommendation made at the meeting of Dec- ember 50, 1957. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Hoefler; ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Fowle, Hoefler, Deputy Mayor Rothwell NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Treat 4. Subdivision: W. A. Edson - (81-57) 2 lots, Engr. Nolte. Commissioner Dawson explained that this property had not been been approved as a building site because of inadequate access and water supply for fire protection. ACTION: That the subdivision, tract #2045, for Mr. td. A. Edson, be approved subject to.the addition on the map of the statement "not approved as a building site"; such statement being placed on the lot with 1.002 acres, and that the final approval for a building site be granted when the conditions required by the fire district are met as stated in letter of June 24m, 1957• MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Hoefler; VOTE: Passed unanimously 5. Resolution #57 - Granting a leave of absence to Mayor Treat. ACTION: That Resolution #57 be adopted. MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Rothwell; VOTE: Passed unanimously -4 - WARRANTS: Bills in the amount of 1566.75 presented for payment. ACTION: That the Council approve bills in the amount of 3566.75 for payment and the City Clerk be authorized to draw the appro- priate warrants. MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Bledsoe ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Fowles Hoefler, Deputy Mayor Rothwell NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Treat MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:10 P. M. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, 7:45 P. V., January 61b, 1958 at the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont, Los Altos Hills, PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance: Continued from December 9b meeting. Respectfully submitted, jlm Im PAUL W. SALFEN Acting City er