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Home My WebLink About9/23/1957CITY COUNCIL TOWN OP LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF ADJOURNED ME'aTING Serteiber 23, 1957 The meeting was called to order at 5:00 P. M., Monday, September 23, 1957, at the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont, Los Altos Hills, by Mayor Sidney W. Treat. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mayo-- Treat, Bledsoe, Fowles Hoefler, Rothwell ABSENT: None MINUTES: September 161. 10,x? ACTION: Adopt minutes of September 169 1957 as presented. CORRESPONDENCE. 1. McCandless & Jett. Re: New State legislation in regard to Record of SUVey-" Mapss . Letter was addressed to the Planning Commission and had been re- ferred to City Attorney Bullis for review. The letter will be filed. 2. City, AltorneX Bullis. Re: Letter from McCandless & Jett, copy of one sen o e lanring Commission, informing the Town of Los Altos of the new State law which prohibits city officials from signing Record of Survey maps. Attorney Bullis recommends an emergency ordinance for the Town of Los Altos Hills. Commissioner Dawson, of the Planning Commission, was present to report on the action taken by the Planning Commission concerning legislation on Record of Survey maps. ACTION: That the matter of the new state law in regard to the Records of Survey and Subdivisions be referred to the Planning Com- mission and the City Attorney, who will prepare an emergency ordinance if he feels that it is necessary. MOTION: Fowle; SECOND; Hoefler; VOTE: Passed Unanimously. 3. Cit Attorney Bullis, Chief of Police Litchfiell, Road Commission- er i ner. e: op signs- one roo venue & neon aa. Letter asked that the City Council reconsider its action taken regarding stop signs to be placed on Stonebrook at Oneonta. -2 - ACTION: That the Council reconsider the action taken in the meeting of September 16, 1957 by which they approved the placi of a stop sign on the down hill lane of Stonebrook (Northbound at Oneonta. MOTION: Mayor Treat; SECOND: Fowle ROLL CALL: AYES: Mayor Treat, Bledsoe, Fowle, Rothwell NOES: Hoefler OLD BUSINESS: 1. Reconsideration of C uncil Action on Selptember 16,.x. Re: Stop s gni on one rook. Mayor Treat asked Vice -Mayor Rothwell to preside, thus, vacating the Chair in order to enter into the discussion. Attorney Bullis confirmed the fact that the Council could recon- sider this matter. Councilman Rothwell stated that having been absent from the meet- ing when the Council approved the establishment of stop signs on Stonebrook at Oneonta, and not knowing what was discussed at this meeting, he felt that if other evidence is available or if there are other alternatives the hould bbe_presented and considered. Mayor Treat Mr. David Kay, Representative of the National Safety Council, San Jose and from Mr. Smeltzer, County Traffic Engineer.1 000ggave evidence of not approving of a stop sign at the intersect on in question. Mr. Bledsoe, after having taken notes on the content of the letters read by Mayor Treat, proceeded to refute each segment of the letters. Attorney Bullis entered into the discussion, disagreeing with the affirmative members of the Council, and by quoting portions of the Vehicle Code of 1957 to substaniate his statements. Chief Litchfield gave a resume of a radar check in the area of Stonebrook and Oneonta, opposing the action by'the Council. Letter from Road Commissioner Gardner was read stating his reasons for approval. The letter will be filed. Road Commissioner Brittain commented against havinj stop signs in this area, and quoted from the Traffic Engineer s Code Book explaining his disapproval. -3 - Alternatives suggested were: yield. right of way signs, a cement divider on Stonebrook, signs to reduce speed, and the possibility of the school buses not using this intersection for pick up. The following residents of the area appeared to comment: Dr. and Mrs. Boice, Mr. Mrs. Baxter, Mrs. Wood, Mr, Simrall, Mrs. Gardner, Mr. geone, and Mr. Addleman. All were in favor of the stop sign. The Councilmen, Mayor Treat, Vice -Mayor Rothwell, acting as chairman, Bledsoe, Powle, and Hoefler discussed the situation at length, each presenting his views, and weighing all comments as presented. ACTION: That the Council reaffirm the original action to the ,effect . that a stop sign be installed on the downhill lane (northbound) on Stonebrook at Oneonta, and that a stop sign be installed on Oneonta at Stonebrook. MOTION: Hoefler; SECOND: Bledsoe ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Powle, Hoefler, Rothwell NOES: Mayor Treat Mayor Treat returned to the Chair at 10:45 P. M. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Traffic SSa„aIdtg Study ACTION: That the Council ask the Road Commissioner to obtain inform- ation concerning the employment of a Traffic Engineer to make a complete study of traffic within the Town of Los Altos Hills. MOTION: Rothwell; SECOND: Hoefler ROLL CALL: AYES: Mayor Treat, Powle, Hoefler, Rothwell NOES: Bledsoe 2. Resolution #52. Presented by Councilman Bledsoe. Resolution #52 pertaining to adopting budget and approving memo- randum of agreement for expenditures of Gas Tax allocation for major city streets. ACTION.- That CTION: That Resolution #52 be adopted by the City Council. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Hoefler ft -4- ROLL CALL: AYES: Mayor Treat, Bledsoe, Fowls, Hoefler, Rothwell NOES: None 3. Resolution = - Presented by Councilman Bledsoe. Resolution #53 adopting Budget and approving memorandum of agree- ment for expenditure of funds allocated under Section 2107.5 of the Streets and Highway Code. ACTION: That Resolution #53 be adopted by the City Council. MOTION: Mayor Treat; SECOND: Rothwell ROLL CALL: AYES:. Mayor Treat, Bledsoe, Fowls, Hoefler, Rothwell NOES: None 4. Councilman Fowls. Budget for 1957-58 for Public Hearing. ACTION: Due notice having been given, and no protest received, that the Budget proposed for the fiscal year 1957-58 as presented by the Budget Committee at this meeting, September 23, 1957, and having been on file for two (2) weeks, be adopted. MOTION: Fowls; SECOND: Bledsoe ROLL CALL: AYES: Mayor Treat, Bledsoe, Fowls, Hoefler, Rothwell NOES: None 5. Petition - 15 Mile Per Hour ,zone on Moody Road. Petition signed by seven (7) residents in the area between 25750 Moody road and 25?91 Moody Road. ACTION: That the petition from the group of residents on Moody Road dated September 17, 19579 be referred to the Chief of Police for consultation with the Sheriff's Office to determine the most satisfactory steps to be taken for adequate safety for this stretch of the road. MOTION: Rothwell; SECOND: Bledsoe: VOTE: Passed Unanimously 6. Subdi*ieionBond Akreement. Presented by City Attorney Bullis. ACTION: of That the City Council adopt the form. Subdivision Bond Agreement as presented by the City Attorney, MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Hoefler; VOTE: Passed Unanimously -5 - Safety Requirements. Intersections of West Fremont,at Manuella, Miranda, and Concepcion Avenues. mow ACTION: That the Chief of Police be asked to investigate and consult with the Sheriff's Office concerning the establishment of suitable safety requirements at the intersections of West Fremont at Manuella, Miranda, and Concepcion Avenues. MOTION: Rothwell; SECOND: Mayor Treat; VOTE: Passed Unanimously S. Road Abandonment, Chapin Avenue - Frank L. Taylor. Attorney Bullis rias .Asked to report on the legal aspects of - road abandonment, and the steps the Council should take in the matter of abandoning the unused portion of Chapin Avenue on the Frank L. Taylor property. Mr. Taylor will be instructed to confer with his attorney regard- ing the matter. MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:40 P. M. to: NEXT MEETING: Monday, September 30, 1957, at 7:45 P. M., Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont, Los Altos Hills. SIDNEY W. TREAT Mayor jlm 0 Respectfully submitted. H. G. PAULMAN Ci Ey lerk ISTCO" ESTIMATED FOR 1957-58 ESTI1 c.TED ACTUAL -ESTIY!ATE 1956-57 1956-57 1957-58 CITY TAX @ $0.25/100 x $7,493,690.00 $15,113.00 $15,233.45 118,734.00 LICENSES - CONTRACTORS 0.00 0.00 (1) 3,000.00 BEVERAGE TAX 300.00 11036.25 11000.00 FILING & VARIANCE FEES AND IYFROVEMENT INaPECTION FEES 4,500.00 11,368.60 (2) 9,000.00 FINES 11000.00 1,086.12 11200.00 SALES TAX 0.00 145.66 150.00 GARBAGE FRANCHISE 684.00 11240.93 1,350.00 F.G.&E. FRANCHISE 0.00 1,231.56 1,350.00 GAS TAX FUND MAINTENANCE 31690.00 39640.00 51420.30 41000.00 61000.00 r YEW CONSTRUCTION 5,535.00 IN -LIEU TAX (MOTOR VEHICLE) 14,994.00 16,290.90 17,500.00 CHAPTER 1890 FUND 11000.00 11000.00 11000.00 BUILDING PERMITS 0.00 4,918.08 (3) 10,650.00 TOTAL 1469816.00 162,611.85 $74,934.00 (1) 10 Fri.me Constractor @ 350.00 each 100 Subcontractors @ $25.00 (2) Assume 150 lots at 5 lots per map. This works out as follows: Tentative Maps $2,100.00 Final Maps 1,050.00 Assume 75 Lots C $500.00 improvements each and 75 Lots @ $3,000.00 improvements each. Inspection Co 2W6 will total 16,575.00 Assume Variance Fees @ $275.00 (3) For Four months. BUDGET - SUP'2tARY TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS 1957 - 1958 NOTE: Funds on deposit by subdividers for roads and drainage in the amount of $5,951.83 are not shown. They are not considered part of the Town Budget because they are deposited for a specific expenditure. BUDGET ACTUAL BALANCE ESTIr'ATED 56-57 E%FENDI- 6-30-57 ExrENDi- TURES Flus or TURES 19 6- 57 Minus 1957-58 GENERAL OFFICE & COUNCIL $12,838.00 $14,219.86 ($1,381.86) $18,045.00 ROADS - MAINTENANCE 19,156.00 16,197.91 2,958.09 259700.00 ROADS -- CONSTRUCTION 5,535.00 0.00 5.535.00 .69000.06 PLANNING DEPARTMENT 750.00 667.13 82.87 3,006'.00 BUIL•DI"?G DEPARTMENT 0.00 21301.84 ( 2,301.84) 81228.00 MIGINEERING DEPT. 39400.00 7,691.10 ( 41291.10) 9500.00 CITY HALL 1,637.00 815.65 821.35 21270.00 SUB TOTAL 43,316.00 41,893.49 11422.51 72;745.00 RE'�ERVE 3,500.00 41922.51 (11422.51 21191.00 $46,816.00 346,816.00 1 0.00 $74,934.00 NOTE: Funds on deposit by subdividers for roads and drainage in the amount of $5,951.83 are not shown. They are not considered part of the Town Budget because they are deposited for a specific expenditure. ROADS EXPIWDI TURES : BUDGET ACTUAL ESTIMATE 56-57 56-57 57"58 NORMAL MAINTENANCE STRIPING * $ 500.00 WEED CUTTING * 300.00 PATCHING * 10,340.52 109500,00 CULVERT CLEANING * 1,135.00 1,200.00 GRADING * 613.71 11000.00 SIGNS 1,000.00 960.65 350.00 TOTAL NORMAL MAINTENANCE * $13,049.88 $13,850.00 MAXIMUM MAINTENANCE EL MONTE * 3?1.46 E STONEBR00$ * 775.00 ST MARION *I 33.91 M MAGDALENA *A 952.68 TED TOTAL MAXIMUM MAINTENANCE * 2,133.05 7,500.00 DRAINAGE * 00.00 1,850.00 EMERGENCY FUND * * 19500-00 MISCELLANEOUS ' 414.98 500.00 INSPECTION * 600.00 500.00 (SUB TOTAL (2) $19,156.00 '.$169197.91 $259700.00) NEW CONSTRUCTION 5,535400 0.00 6,000,00 TOTAL $24,691.00 $16,197.91 $31,700.00 CARRY OVER FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION 5.420.30 TOTAL 195? -58 ROAD BUDGET . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3?,120.30 (2) Excluding $1,000.00 Engineering (*) Not budgeted - In detail in 56-57. In EXPENDITURES: DEPARTMENT In BUDGET ACTUAL ESTIMATE .. S CITY ENGINEER - McOANDLESS & _ JETT FOR MAP CHECKING $19000.00 FOR FIELD INSPECTIONS $2+400.00 ($7,151.10 61000.00 FOR PRODUCING CITY ROAD MAP 12000.00 540.00 19500.00 FOR DRAINAGE STUDY 19000.00 TOTAL $3,400.00 $7,691.10 $9,500.00 In EXPENDITURES: GENERAL OFFICE AND COITNCIL BUDGET ACTUAL ESTIMATE 56-57 56-57 57-58 TOWN CLERK SALARY $ 31600.00 it n SOCIAL SECURITY 123.00 SECRETARY (43,6 of $310./month) 720.00 PERSONNEL INSURANCE & BONDING COMPENSATION & LIABILITY OFFICE SUPPLIES & POSTAGE TELEPHONE CLERK AUTOMOBILE ELECTION EXPENSES LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AUDIT POLICE - REGULAR SERVICES it SPECIAL SERVICES LEGAL EXPENSES & COURT COSTS NEW EQUIPMENT LIBRARY (SHARE WITH LOS ALTOS) 500.00 475.00 420.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 6,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISCELLANEOUS 500.00 TOTAL $12,838.00 3,750.00 $ 3,600.00 107.83 8100 959.32 11620.00 595.37 600.00 470.30 500.00 227.52 250.00 315.02 250.00 351.36 500.00 200.00 200.00 50.00 250.00 61000.00 61000.00 0.00 11000.00 187.97 1,000.00 515.53 1,000.00 444.00 489.62 750.00 $14,219.86 $18,045.00 EXPENDITURES: BUIL�DI'-TG. I)ET'ARVI {' T BUDGET ACTUAL ESTIMkTE 56-57 %-57 INSPECTORS A 0.00 319575.00 $x69000.00 SOCIAL SECURITY 21.84 108.00 MATERIALS & MISCE11ANEOUS. 0.00 510.00 300.00 AUTOMOBILE 0:00 195.00 780.00 ATTENDING COXVEREXCES & DUES 0.00 0.00 140.00 SECRETARY (240% of 5310./month) 0.00 0.00 900.00 TOTAL $2,301.84 18,228.00 PLAITNING DEPAP'LTIF.NT EXPENDITURES: BUDGET ACTUAL ESTIMATE 56-57 56-57 57-58 GENERAL USES & MISCELLANEOUS TRAVEL, MATERIAL, ETC. $750.00 $667.13 $ 300.00 SECRETARYC320 of $310./month) 1,200.00 PLANNING CONSULTATION & ASSOCIATED EXPENSES 0 0 1,500.00 TOTAL $750.00 $667.13 $3,000.00 * Not budgeted separately in 1956-57 99 EXPENDITURES: Cl TY HALL BUDGET ACTUAL ESTIMATE 56-57 56 -►57 57-58 JANITORIAL $ 360.00 $ 25.00 $ 480.00 UTILITIES - GAS, ELECTRIC, WATER 240.00 114.99 560.00 FIRE INSURANCE 100.00 75.66 130.00 RESERVE FOR IMPROVEMENTS, ETC. 312.00 0.00 19000.00 RESERVE FOR REPAIRS 100.00 0.00 100.00 RENT (OLD TOWN HALL) 525.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL $1,637.00 $815.65 $2,270.00