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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/12/1956MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING LOS ALTOS HILLS, CALIFORNIA MARCH 12, 1956 An adjourned meeting of the Los Altos Hills City Council was called to order by Vice Mayor T. A. Dungan at 8:00 P. M., March 12, 1956. The following members were present upon roll call: Leighton M. Bledsoe, T. A. Dungan, J. M. Fowle and C. Easton Rothwell; absent, Mayor Treat. Ordinance No. 11 was presented for the second read- ing and was read in its entirety by the city clerk providing for the care and expenditure of moneys. No action was neces- sary as t'zis ordinance was passed and adopted by the city council on March 3, 1956. Mr. Fowle had nothing to r eport on tax rates at this time, but stated that it would be forthcoming shortly. Resolution No. 11 was presented by City Attorney Bullis and read by the city clerk in its entirety relating to borrowing $1000.00 on note at 5 per cent interest. After dis- cussion, it was moved by Mr. Rothwell, seconded by Mr. Bledsoe adopting this resolution. motion carried unanimously. Road Commissioner Macabee made a report on road matters. He had conferred with Mr. Bushnell, County Road Engineer, and stated that the county is obligated to maintain roads until the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 1956. The capital expenditure plan on roads calls for repair of El Monte Avenue to Stonebrook Avenue at a budget of $40,000.00, but this money has been spent for flood damage. Mr. Macabee recommended that an application for money be made to the county and try to get as much as possible as the county expects to be reimbursed by state and federal agencies. After the end of the fiscal year, the Town must set up its own budget for maintenance of roads. It was also suggested that the Town review its own road problems. This matter was a little premature fbr immediate action but will be given further consideration at a study session. City Engineer McCandless had no urgent matters on which to report at this time. Vice Mayor Dungan stated that the planning commission has now come into official existence and introduced the following members serving on the commission: Dick Bullis, Raymond Hoefler, r William Simrell, Jr., Thomas Sherlock, Richard Dawson, Proctor Mil- quist and James H. Stedman (who was absent) . Mr. Simrell, Chairman of the Planning Commission re- ported on the activities of the commission. tions: The Planning Commission is charged with two main func- 1. Administration of zoning ordinances ( land use) 2. Administration of subdivision ordinances (regu- lating division of land upon sale) - 2 - 3-12-56 Mr. Simrell stated that no commercial areas, quarries or resorts are being planned. He also reported that preliminary conferences were being held with applicants who have presented maps for approval for subdivision of land. The planning commis - cion is proceeding with these to prevent delays. Some are now in process and tentative maps will be due in the near future. All follow the county ordinances and regulations. The planning commission is also studying the State Map Act and county ordi- nances and regulations as there is an indication of confusion. They are also accumulating and studying various ordinances from other towns with problems similar to ours. The planning commission is scheduled to hold its first regular meeting at 9 A. M., March 17, 1956, and, thereafter, regular meetings will be held on the third Saturday of each month at 9 A. M., at Purissima School. City Attorney Bullis suggested that notices of the minutes be posted and also the scheduled time of the meetings of the planning commission and city council. The city council will hold its regular meetings on the first Saturday of each month at 9:30 A. M., at Purissima School. Mr. Simrell reported that a mimeographed procedure for filing land division maps can be obtained from the clerk. Mr. Simrell read through the procedure for filing land division maps. IR -3- 3-12-56 A motion was made by Mr. Rothwell kr -anao ng &- rewe- lu\\and seconded by Mr. Bledsoe in acceptance of the procedure as read for filing maps of land division. After a general dis- cussion on subdivision and land use, motion was passed unanimously. It was suggested that the planning commission make periodical reports to the council on the subject of land use and subdivition. Mr. Simrell reported that a program will be set up for studying ordinances. It was decided that an ordi- nance will be formulated to be presented to the council in 90 days. time. Chief of Police McKenna had nothing to report at this Mr. Outt raised a question from the floor if the plan- ning commission is considering a commercial area. Mr. Simrell replied negatively and also confirmed that there is no truth to the rumor that a large shopping center is being planned. Mrs. Minator raised a question from the floor in re- ference to the city hall. Mr. Dungan replied that the only action taken was a vote agreeing to accept Mr. A. E. Fowle's gift of one half acre when offered. Mr. J. M. Fowle made further clarification on the subject. City Attorney Bullis stated that there is no truth to the rumor that Los Altos Hills would withdraw from the Los Altos County Fire Protective District. -4- 3-12-56 29 follows: There were other questions raised and discussed as The proposed city hall site could not have been situ- r ated in a more favorable place in the community. A church may be established by obtaining a use permit. The planning commission would probably make changes in ordinances to be less strict in regard to road widths and per- haps more strict in others. Mr. Macabee was directed to be present at the meeting covering road finances. , N IV -%0 R e� ii A `" $ I/Y� Private dog kennels and riding stables now in existence are permissible. Contemplated commercial establishments would come under zoning restrictions and will not be allowed without a special permit. There being no further business, it was moved by Mr. Rothwell, seconded by Mr. Fowle and passed unanimously that the meeting be adjourned until 8 P. M., March 26, 1956, at the town hall. City Clerk -5- i True` Copy city 0144 3-12-56 c f(-!Vyor -5- i True` Copy city 0144 3-12-56