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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/25/1957CITY COUNCIL • TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 1957 The meeting was called to order at Purissima School on Monday, February 25, 1957, at 7:45 by Mayor Treat, Councilmen Hoefler, and Fowle, and adjourned to meet at the New City Hall, 26379 West Fremont, Los Altos Hills. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Hoefler, Fowle, Bledsoe, Mayor Treat. ABSENT: Councilman Rothwell. CORRESPONDENCE: 1. A letter from the City Attorney was read in regard to the culvert across Magdalena Avenue that Mr. David Bates wants to remove. The City Attorney is against any change of the culvert. 2. A detailed letter from George Pfeiffer of the Lane Publishing Company of Menlo Park was read, which explained the mix-up of getting the post cards mailed for the opening of the new Town Hall. AGENDA: 1. Proctor Mellquist's position on the Planning Commission, whose term by lot was one year, will be continued by Mr. Mellquist who has agreed to continue on the Commission. Motion: Bledsoe; Second: Fowle; Vote: Approved RECOMMENDAT I ON : That the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Proctor Mellquist on the Planning Commission be approved, starting March 14, 1957. Carried voice vote. 2. The Mayor accepted the resignation of Mr. Simrell from the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills and hopes at an early date, he will be able to continue his work on the Commission. Seconded by Councilman Bledsoe, and carried voice vote. 3. The City Attorney read the Emergency Ordinance #29 - Building Code Ordinance, in its entirety. Motion: Bledsoe; Second: Fowle; Vote: Approved Amow- - 2 - RECOMMENDATION That Ordinance d29 be adopted as read. ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen Bledsoe, Hoefler, Fowle, Mayor Treat. NOES: None. A.BSK T: Councilman Rothwell. 4, First Reading - Ordinance - License Fees. ORD. First Motion: Fowle; Second: Hoefler; Vote: Approved Reading RECOMPIENDATION : klove that further reading of Ordinance #31 than the title be waived. ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen Bledsoe, Hoefler, Fowle, Mayor Treat. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman Rothwell. 5, There was some discussion about abolishing the bullittin %W boards at Robleda, Purissima School, and Stonebrook. The matter will be brought up at the next meeting to determine proper procedure. 6. The official delegates to the Inter -City Council meetings will consist of the Mayor, Road Commissioner, Don Hibner, and Robert M. Sherman. These delegates will have no power except to report. They will be entitled to turn in expense accouts as these are dinner meetings. Moved by Mayor Treat, seconded by Councilman Bledsoe, and carried vdice vote. 7. The City Attorney requested the authority to spend up to $500.00 for expenses incurred in legal costs. This would not include legal counselling services. Motion: Fowle; Second: Hoefler; Vote: Approved RECOMMENDATION: That the City Attorney's request be approved.. 8. The Problems Committee studying the needs of the community meets Wednesday night at the Town Hall under the chairmanship of Mr. Edwards. This will be a closed meeting for members only. 9. T_ Hall Report - At the next meeting the Town Hall Committee will try to have the Council chamber chairs. Mr, jHlil donated a flag to the new Town Hall. cN L Q s -2. i -3— A sign designating the entrance to the Town Hall will be obtained. Mr. & Mrs. Boggs offerred a heating system to the Town Hall. Since the Hall already has ample heating the offer could not be accepted, but was appreciated. Los Altos Supply is donating a fire extinguisher. 10. In the matter of the Wilson complaint on O'Keefe Lane, the matter was previously referred to the City Attorney and legally there appears to be at this time no grounds for complaint. 11. It was moved by Councilman Powle, seconded by Councilman Hoefler that a vote of thanks be sent to the committee who helped prepare the Town Hall for the Open House, and also appreciation be sent to all people who helped the committee; carried voice vote., 12. A report from Mr. Tom Sherlock was read which,stated that the cost of planting for the Town Hall would be $1500- $3,000. It was moved by Mayor Treat, seconded by Councilman Powle that this report be referred back to the Town Hall Committee for subdivision and priority. Carried voice vote. 13. After discussion about Amendments to Ordinance ,�l ,_ Subdivision Ordinance, it was decided that each councilman prepare a memorandum to the Planning Commission about their ideas which cover the Council's notes of the four n meetings at which this Ordinance was discuss e Ci y A orney was reques e o be present when the five memorandums from the Council r to t A0,�� 14. A three person committee will be appointed by the Mayor to designate use of the Town Hall, to be chaired by Mr. Hoefler. All decisions will be referred to the City Attorney for legality of any restrictions or rules. Moved by Mayor Treat, seconded by Councilman Bledsoe, and carried voice vote. 15. Since the Town has been operating without a letter -head, Mr. Pfeiffer will work out with Mr. Paulman an appropriate letter -head. 16, Resolution #46 - Increase the Planning Commission to 9 members. Motion: Bledsoe; Second: Fowle; Vote: Approved ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen Bledsoe, Fowle, Hoefler, Mayor Treat NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman Rothwell, 17. Ordinance #32 - Second Reading - Prohibiting the Deposit or Tracking of Debris -Otherwise on the Streets. Motion: Bledsoe; Second: Fowle; Vote: Approved -3- -4— RECOMMENDATION: Move we dispense with further reading of Ordinance #32. ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen Bledsoe, Fowle, Hoefler, Mayor Treat. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman Rothwell. 18. Adoption of Ordinance #32 Motion: Fowle; Second: Bledsoe; Vote: Approved. ORD. #32 ADOPTED ROLL CALL: AYES: Mayor Treat, Councilmen Hoefler, Fowle, Bledsoe. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman Rothwell., 19. In the matter of the transfer of the lot next to the Town Hall which belongs to the Los Altos Fire District with a piece of property which was donated by the Fremont Land Development Company, the Council was informed that the deed would be ready by the end of the week, 20. The City Council was informed that the report entitled, City Street Critical Deficiency Report for the Town of Los Altos Hills, prepared by CharlesMccCandless, City Engineer, has been sent to the Joint Interim Committee on Transportation Problems as of February 15, 1957. Immediately after the above mentioned information was given, a letter from the Joint Interim Committee was read which stated the State of California, Division of Highways, will be required to submit a report to the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads containing information and inventory of road and street deficiencies. This is the most important survey of highway, road, and street needs that has been made in the state. The letter was signed by Randolph Collier, Chairman. 21. A letter was read from Lawrence G. Brian in regard to connecting d section of the Fremont Hills Development Company with the Los Altos sewer system. This would be at no cost to the Town of Los Altos Hills, but would be strictly an agreement by the Fremont Hills Development Company and the City of Los Altos. The City Council was generally in favor of the idea. RECORD OF SURVEY MAPS: ' 1. Jack Lind (58-56) Engineer: Colburn This map was held over for discussion of the complaint by Mr. Roscoe, owner of the Pink Horse Ranch, who requested —4— I -5-► 0 a contribution toward the cost of drainage construction. The %W City Engineer was present and gave a report of the drainage situation to the City Council. He stated, "From an engineering standpoint, I believe the drainage system as designed will handle the water adequately." Mr. Roscoe was present and stated that in the County and other cities, assistance is given to defray the drainage costs when high land run off crosses lower land. The Council agreed there are two problems involved: 1) Long range policy decisions and 2) Immediate decisions on specific maps. Motion: Bledsoe; Second: Hoefler; Vote: Approved RECOMMENDATION: That the Record of Survey of the Lind property be approved subject to the condition that Mr. Lind enter into an agreement to be prepared by the Town Attorney, whereby he agrees to pay a sum to be fixed by the City Engineer as his proportion- ate contribution to a fund that will be later used as a pro- rated distribution from this fund to the property owners who contributed, in proportion to water drainage coming from their property. The details will be prepared by the City Attorney and will be presented to the property 'fir owner, Mr. Lind, for signature. Carried voice vote. 2. Nathan Boartz (44-56) Engineer: Pearson Motion: Fowle; Second: Hoefler; Vote: Approved RECOMMENDATION: Move the approval of the Nathan Boartz map subject to the same conditions as set forth for the Lind property. Carried voice vote. 3, D. F. Tuttle (20-56) Engineer: Reinoehl Motion: Fowle; Second: Bledsoe; Vote: Approved RECOMMENDATION: Move the approval of the D.F. Tuttle map subject to the same conditions as set forth for the Lind property. Carried voice vote. Mr. Tuttle stated that he would agree to sign an agreement as outlined by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills as to drainage responsibility, if any, and that if upon presentation of such agreement to him he refused to sign the same, that all work or construction would immediately cease and necessary steps c6uld be taken by the city Jr. authorities to require cessation, ��• f"' -5- n Im FETING ADJOURNED 11:00 P.M. NEXT P�:EET ING Monday, Pda.rch 4, 19579 Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont, 7:45 P.M. Mayor H. G. PAULMAN, City Clerk U rue at►1� City Cloth _ db -6- City Council February 25, 1957