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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/7/1956MINUTES. OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF LOS ALTOS HILLS, CALIFORNIA JULY 7, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 9:30 A. M., July 7, 1956, at Purissima School. The following councilmen were present upon roll call: Bledsoe, Dungan, Fowle and Treat; absent, Rothwell. The minutes as posted with the several corrections were approved. Title policy for the lot given to the city by Mr. Fowle was deemed not necessary, A report by a member of the Road Committee, Mr. Hibner, was presented and moved by Councilman Bledsoe and seconded by Councilman Dungan that the Council receive the report with grati- tude and refer it to the city attorney for consideration with reference to legislation. Carried unanimously and it was agreed that the council hold their next meeting on Monday, July 9th, at 8P. M. Mr. Wede Hover,representing the Neary interest,com- mented that the city attorney did not have the time and suggested that the opposing attorneys give him information concerning Ordinance No. 17. Councilmen Bledsoe and Fowle suggested a delay. Mr. Hover suggested three (3) weeks delay. Attorney Herman Mager, representing the Sondgroth interest, suggested that Ordinance No. 17 not go into effect. Councilman Dungan suggested that we hear from citizens, not only truckers. Councilman Fowle agreed with Councilman Dungan to get suggestions and ctitidisms from the floor. Mr. Hobart suggested that no meeting be held on July 9th. Mr. Staltenkant referred to the present Ordinance No. 17 as adopted would work a hardship on the apricot growers as their loads very often run over the 12 -ton limit. He was advised, however,that the council had no intention of hindering any ranchers from marketing their products. City Attorney Bullis commented that agriculturel products are jmdr included..,6.cicokc-n Of -11 Mr. Cary Jones suggested that the quarries be compelled to wet down their loads in order to eliminate dust. Mr. Caldwell of Palo Alto advised that there are two opinions, some claiming wet gravel cannot be used for road building and for the lack of water. Mr. Harold Baxter commented on speed and advised that speed limits be put into effect at once. Councilman Dungan suggested that the Mayor ask the truckers to adhere to the limits specified in Ordinance No. 17. Attorney Hdopi advised that Sondgroth Bros. would adhere to the limits as specified in Ordi- nance No. 17. Mrs. Della Boggs stated that the driving was too fast and dangerous and should be limited to 35 miles an hour. - 2 - Mr. Hibner of the Road Department suggested that frequency be considered. Mayor Treat suggested that this be held over until the next meeting. Mr. Simrell asked that the report be given at this meeting. Mr. Gardiner reported that on July 5th, within 95rdnutes, 113 trucks passed a given point on Stonebrook Avenue. Mr. Woods claimed the report was very conservative and suggested that Mr. Sondgroth submit a record of loads per day over a period of time. On motion of Cou4cilman Dungan and seconded by Council- man Fowle, the p6lice contract was accepted and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute same. Upon call of the roll, was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bledsoe, Dungan, Fowle and 'Treat NOES: None ABSENT: Rothwell The fiscal service contract was moved for adoption by Councilman Bledsoe, seconded by Councilman Dungan and the Mayor and O ity Clerk were authorized to execute same. Upon call of the roll, was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bledsoe, Dungan, Fowle and Treat NOES: None ABSENT: Rothwell A motion was made by Councilman Dungan and seconded by Councilman Bledsoe that the bills amounting to $786.68 be - 3 - allowed and paid. The check paying the two notes of the First Western Bank plus interest was being held up until further investigation. 1 r,ff0 Rr-Ft7IR It was suggested by Councilman Dungan that aC'contract be worked out which can be put up for bid. Comments by Mr. Hibner were to the effect that this would be very difficult as the Road Committee does not know how much work there is to be done. Mayor Treat appointed Council- man Bledooe,Mr. Macabee, Mr. Gardiner, Mr. Hibner and Mr. Mc- Candless to investigate the possibilities of a road contract. Mayor Treat changed the Budget Committee to Finance Committee consisting of City Treasurer Mrs. Lovett, Councilman Fowle and Councilman Rothwell and moved that the committee be accepted and all fiscal matters relating to, finances be con- sidered by this committee who will report to the council. Motion wqs seconded by Councilman Fowle and carried unanimously. A report from the chairman of Hospital Committee, Mr. Anthony Legorio, was presented who reported that before any taxes are assessed there would have to be an election which the citizens of the hospital district would vote upon. Mr. Price, representing interests who purchased the Shumate ranch, was given recognition. Councilman Dungan asked for Planning Commission report on subdivision and zoning ordi- nances. - 4 - There being no further business, the meeting was ad- journed until 7:45 P. M., Monday, July 9. 1956, at Purissima School. City Clerk ti yor ("a - .5 - City Clark