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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/2015Town of Los Altos Hills City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Thursday, November 19, 2015 Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California Mayor Corrigan, Annii Zhu and Anping Zhu, Mayors for a Day called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER (6:00 P.M.) A. Roll Call Present: Mayor Corrigan, Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian, Councilmember Radford, Councilmember Spreen, Councilmember Waldeck Absent: None Staff. City Manager Carl Cahill, City Attorney Steve Mattas, Planning Director Suzanne Avila, Public Works Director/City Engineer Richard Chiu, Administrative Services Director Pak Lin, Consultant Planner Steve Padovan, City Clerk Deborah Padovan B. Pledge of Aller 1. AGENDA REVIEW There were no changes to the agenda. 2. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS A. Recognition of Science Fair Winners Mayor Corrigan distributed the recognition as follows: • Molly Dillon a student at Gardner Bullis Elementary School received a Championship Award in Botany; • Vedaad Shakib a student at Harker School received a Championship Award in Computers and Mathematics; • Mira Chiruvolu a student at Menlo School received a Championship Award in Botany; and • Jaydev Bhateja a student at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley received a Championship Award in Ecology. 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2015 Forrest Williams, Past President of the Silicon Valley Science & Engineering Fair Association, said their mission is to encourage students to participate in science and engineering and thanked the City Council for recognizing the students in the community who are doing great work. B. Appointment to the Youth Commission Keela Zambre, Los Altos Hills, introduced herself to the City Council. MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Spreen moved to appoint Keela Zambre to the Youth Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Radford. Motion Carried 5 to 0: AYES: Councilmember Radford, Councilmember Waldeck, Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian, Mayor Corrigan, Councilmember Spreen NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None C. Appointment to the Education Committee Mr. Jau introduced himself to the City Council. MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Waldeck moved to appoint Lawrence Jau to the Education Committee for a four-year term. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Radford. Motion Carried 5 to 0: AYES: Councilmember Radford, Councilmember Waldeck, Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian, Mayor Corrigan, Councilmember Spreen NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None D. Appointment to the Open Space Committee 2 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2015 Kit Gordon introduced herself to the City Council. MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Spreen moved to appoint Kit Gordon to the Open Space Committee for a four-year term. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Waldeck. Motion Carried 5 to 0: AYES: Councilmember Radford Councilmember Waldeck, Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian Mayor CorriganCouncilmember Spreen NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 3. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR Persons wishing to address the Council on any subiect not on the agenda may do so now. Please complete a Speaker Card located on the back table of the Council Chambers and submit it to the City Clerk. Comments are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker. California law prohibits the Council from acting on items that do not appear on the agenda. Under a Resolution previously adopted by the Council, such items can be referred to staff for appropriate action, which may include placement on the next available agenda. Carol Gottlieb, Los Altos Hills, on behalf of the History Committee, thanked staff for their efforts on the Taaffe Ranch presentation as it was a huge success. Jean Wolman, Los Altos Hills, spoke about an anti-human trafficking initiative. Judy William, Los Altos Hills, listed the cities that have signed on to an anti-human trafficking resolution. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian moved to approve the CONSENT CALENDAR specifically, The motion was seconded by Councilmember Waldeck. Motion Carried 5 to 0: AYES: Councilmember Radford Councilmember Waldeck, Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian Mayor Corrigan Councilmember Spreen NOES: None City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2015 ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None A. Approval of Meeting Minutes: City Council Regular Meeting -September 17, 2015 B. Approval of Meeting Minutes: City Council Special Meeting -September 24, 2015 C. Approval of Meeting Minutes: City Council Special Meeting -September 29, 2015 D. Approval of Meeting Minutes: City Council Special Meeting -October 14, 2015 E. Review of Disbursements: October 1, 2015 - October 31, 2015 $940,153.00 F. Amendment to the Resolution Establishing Standing Committees and Adopting General Special Rules Pertaining Thereto to Update the Finance and Investment Committee Membership (Staff. D. Padovan) (Resolution 61-15) G. Approval of Cancellation of Regular City Council Meeting of January 21, 2016 and Scheduling of a Special City Council Meeting on January 27, 2016 (Staff. D. Padovan) H. Resolution 62-15 Approving a Field Rental Increase for Purissima Park (Staff. S. Gualtieri) I. Resolution 63-15 Accepting the El Monte Road Preservation Project STPL- 5324(007) (Staff: R. Chiu) J. Notification of Fast Track Approval: Lands of Parvarandeh; 11555 Hillpark Lane; File #209-15-ZP-SD; A request for a site development permit for a 1,506 square foot, second story addition to an existing residence (maximum height 232"). CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15301(e) - an addition to an existing single-family residence that is less than 2,500 square feet in floor area (Staff. S. Avila) K. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance 559 Amending Title 8 (Building Regulations) of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 9, "Small Residential Rooftop Solar Expedited Permitting," to Comply with the Recently Enacted State Law Regarding Rooftop Solar System Installations; File #252-15- Misc; CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption Per Section 15061(B)(3) (Staff. S. Avila) 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2015 5. ONGOING BUSINESS A. Review the Gardner Bullis School Crosswalk Study and Authorize the City Manager to Award Necessary Contracts to Implement the Recommended Improvements (Staff. R. Chiu) Public Works Director Richard Chiu presented the staff report. Council discussion ensued. Amit Kothari, TJKM Transportation Consultants, explained the Vehicle Code's definition of an unmarked crosswalk and responded to questions from the Council. Further Council discussion ensued. Heather Rose, Los Altos Hills, commented that children are learning better behaviors by having consistent volunteers assisting with the crosswalks. The Council asked questions of Ms. Rose and received her responses. Vladimir Ivanovic, Los Altos School District Board Member, said that the primary goal is to keep the kids safe. Further, he said his personal recommendation is to remove the crosswalk and put in barriers that prevent crossing at that intersection. Council discussion ensued. MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Radford moved to have the Town instigate as soon as possible a 30 day notice period notifying removal of the crosswalk at Fremont Pines Lane and also request that the Los Altos School Board (LASD) immediately consider facilitating bicycles originating from Miranda on the south side of the street and how students would enter the school and park their bikes so they do not have to cross the entire traffic flow to the school property. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Waldeck. Motion Carried 5 to 0: AYES: Councilmember Radford Councilmember Waldeck, Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian Mayor Corrigan, Councilmember Spreen NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None :9 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2015 DIRECTION: Staff shall investigate the pathway right-of-way on Fremont Road in front of the school and report back to the City Council. City Attorney Mattas confirmed that the hearing could take place within the 30 day period, but the Council does not have to wait until the end of the 30 day period to have the hearing. The clock starts when the notice is issued. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for Modifications to an Existing/ Previously Approved Wireless Communications Facility on the Lands of the State of California State Department of Transportation (Applicant AT&T); 2350 Page Mill Road; File #208-15-ZP-SD-CUP (Staff. S. Avila) Mayor Corrigan opened the Public Hearing. Consultant Planner Steve Padovan presented the staff report. Tom Johnson, AT&T Representative, introduced himself to the City Council and offered to answer any questions. Mayor Corrigan closed the Public Hearing. Council discussion ensued. MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian moved to approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for modifications to an existing wireless communication facility subject to the CUP findings in Attachment 1 and Conditions of Approval in Attachment 2. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Spreen. Motion Carried 5 to 0: AYES: Councilmember Radford Councilmember Waldeck, Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian Mayor Corrigan, Councilmember Spreen NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None B. Introduction of an Ordinance (First Reading,) Amending Section 10-2.809 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code Regarding Water Efficient Landscaping; File #236-15-MISC (Staff: S. Avila) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2015 Mayor Corrigan opened the Public Hearing. Consultant Planner Padovan presented the staff report. City Attorney Mattas discussed the penalties and what can legally be charged. Council discussion ensued. Richard Partridge, Los Altos Hills Planning Commissioner, clarified the Planning Commission's position about penalties. Nancy Couperus, Los Altos Hills Open Space Committee Member, asked about conservation easements and open space easements as they relate to the Parcel Water Budget. Peter Evans, Los Altos Hills Environmental Initiatives Committee Member, said that the committee's comments agreed with the Planning Commission's decision on the penalties. Allan Epstein, Los Altos Hills, recommended going with what the state requires, and look at the penalties at a later date. Mayor Corrigan closed the Public Hearing. Council discussion ensued. MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Radford moved to waive reading and introduce the ordinance with the following two changes: 1. On page 6, under the Parcel Water Budget in the formula, delete "minus OSC easement area" from the calculation and also delete it in the definitions, and 2. delete Section 10- 2.809(v) on page 12. The motion was seconded by Mayor Corrigan. Motion Carried 4 to 1: AYES: Councilmember Radford Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian, Mayor Corrigan, Councilmember Spreen NOES: Councilmember Waldeck ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None IM City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2015 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of a Letter Requesting Bicycle Safety Improvements on Page Mill Road (Staff. C. Cahill) City Manager Carl Cahill presented the staff report. Council discussion ensued. Jitze Couperus, Los Altos Hills, clarified the intent of his document that he presented to the Council. Garo Kiremidjian, Los Altos Hills, said that as far as the interchange is concerned, it has become increasingly dangerous. Further Council discussion ensued. MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Waldeck moved to accept the letter presented and authorize the Mayor to send it to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian. Motion Carried 5 to 0: AYES: Councilmember Radford, Councilmember Waldeck, Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian, Mayor Corrigan, Councilmember Spreen NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 8. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB -COMMITTEES, AND COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES A. Report from the Pathways Subcommittee on the Master Path Mapping Project and Request for Approval of a Letter Informing Residents of Public Meetings to Receive Input on Potential Pathways in Annexed Areas Eileen Gibbons, member of the Pathways Committee, presented a report on the Pathways subcommittee master path mapping project and requested approval of a letter to residents informing them of upcoming public input meetings. Council discussion ensued. 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2015 MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Radford moved to accept 40 the report authorize the Pathways subcommittee to proceed to send out postcards letters and conduct the meetings. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian. Motion Carried 5 to 0: AYES: Councilmember Radford, Councilmember Waldeck Mayor Pro Tem H Mootlian, Mayor Corrigan, Councilmember Spreen NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None B. Request for Approval of a Letter to the Los Altos School District Requesting Pathway Across the Frontage of Gardner Bullis School Ann Duwe, Chair of the Pathways Committee presented the request. Council discussion ensued. The item was tabled until the Town determines whether or not to remove the crosswalk, and the research by staff to identify the right-of- way in front of the school. Heather Rose stated that the correct date of the Los Altos School District meeting is December 7. C. Request by the Art in Public Places Committee to rename the Committee "The Los Altos Hills Public Art Committee" Council discussion ensued. MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Waldeck moved to rename the Art in Public Places Committee to the Los Altos Hills Public Art Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Spreen. Motion Carried 5 to 0: AYES: Councilmember Radford, Councilmember Waldeck, Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian, Mayor Corrigan, Councilmember S rp een NOES: None ABSENT: None City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2015 ABSTAIN: None Additional Committee Reports: Councilmember Spreen provided an update from the subcommittee that is currently reviewing the Townwide survey questions. Councilmember Waldeck reported on the Joint Community Volunteer Awards luncheon scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2015. 9. STAFF REPORTS A. City Manager City Manager Cahill reported that he, along with Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian attended a meeting on Community Choice Energy with other Councilmembers and City Managers in Santa Clara County. B. City Attorney — No report. C. City Clerk City Clerk Padovan informed the Council that the online registration for the 60th Anniversary Gala is now on the Town's website and invitations should be out in the mail within the next two weeks. D. Planning Director — No report. E. Administrative Services Director — No report. F. Public Works Director — No report. 10. COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS There were no Council Initiated items. 11. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. 10 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2015 Respectfully submitted, Deborah Padovan City Clerk The minutes of the November 19, 2015 regular City Council meeting were approved as presented at the December 17, 2015 regular City Council meeting. 11 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2015