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P. O. Box 597
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C I T Y 0 F CUP E R TIN 0
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR M~TING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 2, 1960
Place: 10321 S. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road
Time: 8:00 p,m,
1. ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
Others Present:
Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
None
Ci ty Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer
City Clerk
MINUTES OF MEETING April 18, 1960, were corrected as follows: Page
8, paragraph 2, Mayor Pelosi requested that Minutes show that his
statement in regard to sidewalks on the Galli property should include
"he still felt that sidewalks were necessary in all subdivisions."
Minutes were approved as corrected. Minutes of April 19, 1960 were
approved as read. Minutes of April 23 were approved as read.
Mayor requested that oral communication be moved up on Agenda in
order that petition and comments in regard to the location of a
library in Cupertino may be hear~.
Mr. Del Hoyt, 20725 Scofield, representing the newly-formed library
committee, stated thAt committee has met with Mr. Farrier who also
believes that there is a need for a library in the area. Mr, Hoyt
requested that a letter be written to the Board of Supervisors
stating the City's desire to have a library located in Cupertino.
Mrs. Robert Jones. 10500 Madera Drive, representing Cupertino Jun_
ior Womens' Club, statéd that her organization will do all it can to
aid in the establishment of a library. Councilman Saich requested
a show of hands to determine how many in audience were in favor a
library. A majority were in favor. Mayor reported that committee
is negotiating to lease a building to house library and believes that
negotiations will be completed by July 1st.
Motion by Councilman Nathanson that a letter be written to the Board
of Supervisors and all interested agencies giving in as much detail
as possible the greet interest evidenced by the people in this area
for a branch library and pointing out that this is the center of the
district and that as such is entitled to have such a branch library.
Seconded by Saich.
Ayes: Benetti. Lazaneo, Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
Mays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
Mayor suggested that citizens write to Board of Supervisors also. City
Manager suggested that copies of letters should be sent to the Chair-
man of the Library Committee and also to the County Librarian.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Stelling 3-A - Annexation
City Clerk read protest from City of San Jose. Mayor asked ßor comments
from the floor.
Mr. Jack Lyddon, Box 215. Cupertino, representing owners of land
surrounding proposed annexation asked if annexation laws stated that
width of property being annexed should be greater than 40' wide.
City Attorney replied that the greenbelt statute applied here: it
authorized annexation of roads bordered Qy greenbelted areas without
the usual limitations of length, width, etc; that clarification of
these statutes should be a matter for the cou~ts. This hearing is
limited to determination of whether or not there is a 50% protest
in area marked for annexation, Since there are no protests it would
follow that the Council may close hearing since there were less than
50% prote$ts made.
Motion Qy Councilman Saich that hearing be closed. Seconded by Benetti.
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
Mays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
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Motion by Councilman Lazaneo that City Attorney be instructed to
prepare an ordinance annexing Stelling 3-A. Seconded by Saich
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson. Saich, Pelosi
Naye: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
V. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR AOOPTION
1. Ordinance 123 approving the annexation of certain uninhabited
territory, designated Stevens Creek No.3.
Motion by Councilman Saich that second reading of Ordinance be Qy
title only. Seconded by Lazaneo.
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson. Saich, Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
City Clerk read title, Ordinance 123.
Motion by Councilman Saich that Ordinance 123 approving annexation
of Stevens Creek No. 3 be adopted. Seconded by Lazaneo
Ayes: Benetti. Lazaneo. Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
2. Ordinance 124 rezoning property of R, Cali from A_2:B-4 to R-l.
Motion Qy Councilman Nathanson that second reading of Ordinance 12~
be by title only. Seconded Qy Saich.
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson. Saich, Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
City Clerk read title, Ordinance 124.
Motion by Councilman Nathanson that Ordinance 124 rezoning propeety
of R. Cali from A-2:B-4 to R-l be adopted. Seconded by Benetti.
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
3. Ordinance 125, Tree Ordinance. Reading of Tree Ordinance held
over until meeting May 16 in order that City Attorney and City Manager
may make report.
4. Ordinance No. 80-A amending Plumbing Code.
Motion by Councilman Lazaneo that reading of Ordinance 80-A be by
title only. Seconded by Saich.
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson, Saich. Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
City Clerk read title, Ordinance 80-A.
Motion by Councilman Saich that Ordinance 80_A be adopted. Seconded
Qy La zaneo.
Ayes: Lazaneo, Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
Nays: None
Abstain: Benetti
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 4_0_1
5. Ordinance 126 rezoning property of Neville and Pauline Woodruff
from A-2:B-4 to R-3-H. First reading,
City Clerk read Ordinance 126. Councilman Saich requested that name
of applicant be included in body of Planning Commission resolutions.
VI. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS REQUIRING COUNCIL ACTION
A. Neilsen application: 3.56 acres to R-4, south side of Permanente
Road between Prado Vista and Lockwood. Referred for policy.
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City Manager reported that prêperty is in county and applicant has
applied to County for rezoning. The Planning Commission requested
that applicant be informed that zoning would have to be approved
by the City and also that water would be available upon annexation
to the City. The County Planning Commission has taken application
off agenda and applicant is going to make application to the City for
annexation. Councilman Nathanson stated that City may not approve
Particular zoning because of difficulty to sewer area for multiple
dwellings. City Manager stated that a letter has been submitted
by the Sanitary District to the Planning Commission and the County
to the effect that sewers in area are not designed to take care of
this type of development.
Motion by Councilman Nathanson that
position in annexation application.
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson,
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
applicant be advised
Seconded by Saich.
Saich, Pelosi
of City's
B. Possibility of joint session re Yamaoka application for R-3-H.
Mayor felt that joint session could be held after vacancies in Plan_
ning Commission have been filled. Wednesday, May 18, 1960, at 7:30
p,m. was tentatively set for joint meeting.
C. Martin Brothers tentative map, 6 acres north side of Bollinger.
City Engineer stated that map conforms to neighborhood plan for the
area.
Motion by Councilman Saich that City Attorney be instructed to pre_
pare an ordinance rezoning property of Martin Brothers. Seconded
by Lazaneo
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
Motion by Councilman Lazaneo that tentative map, Martin Borthers,
be approved. Seconded by Benetti.
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo. Nathanson, Saich. Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
VII. PAYING BILLS
City Treasurer read Resolution 305, Payroll, allowing certain claims
and demands in the sum of $2,729.54, demands No. 1387 through 1396
plus Water Department payroll claims and demands, warrant numbers
40 through 43, in the sum of $759.24. Motion by Councilman Nathanson
tbat Resolution No. 305 be adopted. Seconded by Saich.
Ayes: Lazaneo, Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
Nays: None
Abstain: Benetti
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 4_0_1
City Treasurer read Resolution 306, Bills, allowing certain claims
and demands in the sum of $12,0<7.67, Warrant No. 1386, 1385, 1384,
1397 through 1408, plus Water Department expenditures in the sum of
$9,613.50, demands No. 45 through 58.
Motion by Councilman Nathanson that Resolution 306 be adopted. Sec-
onded by Lazaneo,
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
VIII. PROTESTS AND WRITTEN CO~UNICATIONS
1. Draft to City in amount of $637.65 from Marine Office of America
covering traffic signal damage.
2. Notice of claim filed with Insurance by North America. William
B. Bird for accident on Bollinger.
3. Cupertino Courier requesting notification of all meetings.
4. Request from American Legion Post 642 to sell fireworks,
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5. Letter of resignation from John Rodrigues, Jr., April 26, 1960.
6. Letter of resignation from E. Cali, April 25, 1960.
7. Letter of congratulations to successful candidates from Santa
Clara Borad of Super~sor5.
8. Letter from Paul Finch recommending Charles Snyder and William
Duncan for Planning Commissioners.
9. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds recommending W. Alan Griffin
as Planning Commissioner.
10.. Letter from Mr, and Mrs, Ryenolds recommending James Koch as
Planning Commissioner.
11. Letter from Don Frolich requesting Planning Commission represent-
ation from Idlewild and recommending William Duncn.
12. Santa Clara County Board of Zoning Adjustment Agenda.
IJ. Monthly Valuation report, Building Department, April 1960.
Motion þy Councilman Benetti that communications be received and filed.
Seconded þy Lazaneo.
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
Motion qy Councilman Benetti that letters be written to Mr. Rodrigues
and Mr. Cali thanking them for thier service to the City. Councilman
Benetti withdrew motion.
Motion by Councilman Nathanson that Mayor be authorized to write
personal letter to Mr. Rodrigues and Mr. Cali thanking them for their
service to the City. Seconded by Lazaneo.
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo. Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
Nay s : None
Absent: Hone
Motion Carried: 5-0
Mrs. B. C. Reynolds, 19689 La Mr Drive, stated that she hoped Council
would give consideration to three candidates from Idlewild for the
Planning Commission. Mayor stated that all candidates will be noti-
fied þy mail to appear before the City Council, Saturday morning. May
7, 1960 to discuss their qualifications.
Mr. Ralph Weimer, 10014 East Estates Drive, stated that he had one
other name to submit and would do so tomorrow.
Mr. Ivan Meyerholz, 22500 Rolling Hills Road, Director of Civil
Defense requested the Council to establish the degree of organiza-
tion and information desired. It is necessary to have available
various information in case of catastrophe, such as transportation,
shelter, feeding, etc. Councilman Saich stated that information had
been prepared several years ago when Shelley Williams was Director
of Civil Defense. Mr. Meyerholz stated that he has obtained this
information but is now asking if he is to outline a complete plan.
Councilman Lazaneo felt that a full plan should be prepared for
presentation to the Council. Councilman Nathanson suggested that Louis
Wine be contacted to help in setting up procedure to be followed in
case of disaster. City Attorney stated that Mr. Williams had previously
done a great deal of work for the City in regard to Civil Defense and
much of this earlier work was salvaged to help Mr. Meyerholz.
Motion by Councilman Lazaneo that ordinance be prepared appointing
Mr. Meyerholz Director of Civil Defense. City Attorney stated that
he will bring ordinance up to date and will present it to the Council
for discussion. He will also see that Mr. Meyerholz has a copy of
the ordinance. Mr. Meyerholz asked if City would pay minor expenses,
i,e. travel and a meal now and then. Mayor advised Mr, Meyerholz to
submit an itemized list of expenses to the City.
Motion by Councilman Lazaneo that City Attorn,y be authorized to
prepare an ordinance appointing R. Ivan Meyerholz Director of Civil
Defense, Seconded by Benetti,
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
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X. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMi'nSSIONERS
A, No report.
B. Councilman Nathanson read report requesting decrease in speed
limit, Stevens Creek_Mountain View Road from 65 miles per hour to
45 miles per hour.
Motion by Councilman Lazaneo that a resolution be adopted changing
the basic speed limit from 65 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour,
Stevens Creek_Mountain View Road. Seconded by Saich.
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
Councilman Nathanson reported five fire violations within the City.
C. Councilman Benetti reported that there will be a meeting of the
Recreation Commission Wednesday, May 4, 1960 at 7:JO p.m. at the
City Hall. Councilman Benetti read letter from Cupertino Union
School District, April 21, 1960 regarding development of athletic field
adjacent to the Collins School. Mayor stated that all details have
been worked out and that Dr. Nethery will present report at meeting
with the School Board, May 10, 1960.
Motion by Councilman Benetti that letter be received and filed.
Seconded qy Lazaneo,
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
Nays: None
Àbsent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
D. Councilman Nathanson reported receipt of $2,000, Special Gas
Tax Fund from Division of Highways and $893.70 from Alcoholic
Beverage Control.
E. Ci ty Manager reported a meeting with Mr. Oakes, Mr. Cali, Mr.
Lester, City Engineer and himself to discuss location of Wolfe Road
in relation to an improvement that Rousseau Organization has planned
on corner East Estates Drive and Stevens Creek Road. Mr. Oakes is
trying to negotiate with property owners to purchase land so that
improvements can be made for service station. Mr. Lester and Mr.
Càli were in agreement with Map A submitted by Engineering Department.
No decision was reached at this meeting and another meeting has been
scheduled for this week.
Mr. Ralph Weimer, 10114 East Estates Drive, representing Home Owners
Association of Idlewild stated that Plan A would eliminate his home
and presented a petition from people directly effected ih Idlewild
Tract. He requested to be informed in advance of any meetings on
this matter. Mayor assured Mr. Weimer that he will be notified.
Mr, Barascano, 10412 Glenview Drive, expreseed concern over closing
East Esta,tes Drive and making Blaney Avenue the only access to Idle_
wild and to the Arch Wilson School.
Mr. Parsons, 10530 Pineville Avenue stated that alternate plan, Plan
B, might eliminate the necessity of blocking off the access from
East Estates. Mayor stated that Council had not before seen plans.
City Manager stated that no action is to be taken by Council, that
he is just reporting steps taken by the Planning Commission on this
matter. Motion by Councilman Saich that petition be sent to the
Planning Commission. Seconded by Benetti.
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
F. City Attorney presented proclamation submtted by the Verterans
of Foreign Wars declaring week May 8_14 "Hire A Veteran Week".
Motion by Councilman Lazaneo that Mayor be authorized to proclaim
the week of May 8_14 "Hire A Veteran Week". Seconded by Nathanson.
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
City Attorney read Resolution J08 authorizing establishment of a
Library Committee and approving of members, thereof,
Motion by Councilman Saich that Resolutioh J08 authorizing establish-
ment of a Library Committee and approving of members thereof be
adopted. Seconded by Benetti.
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
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City Attorney circulated a draft of Ordinance creating Recreating
Commission of five members. It was suggested that commission have
seven members. ordinance to be prepared for this number. City
Attorney stated that it would be improper for a Councilman to be
a member of a Commission and suggested that resolution be amended
making Councilman Benetii an ex officio member of the Commission.
City Manager suggested that additional duty of the Park and Recrea-
tion Commission could be general beautification of the City and sug_
gested that that body enforce Tree Ordinance to be adopted. City
Attorney stated that this could be takèn care of in Tree Ordinance.
City Manager reported on a meeting held Friday, April 29. 1960,
at the office of the City Manager. San Jose, on the matter of annex-
ation procedures. Mr. Hamann is to appear before the Interim Com-
mittee on Annexation May 5, 1960 and he is going to present the
"island" matter, but other subjects were to be checked and informa_
tion given to other cities so that they might voice their opinions.
If all of the cities concur in porposed charges, they would be given
to the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities and
they would prepare proper legislation to present to the next
legislature in 1961. City Attorney read Resolution 309 defining the
position of the City in relation to present and proposed annexation
laws and procedures. Councilman Lazaneo felt resolution should be
stronger. Councilman Nathanson felt that more points should be
cove~d.. City Attorney stated that he did not include matter of
"islands" in resolution because Cupertino has no problems with
"island". Wording of Resolution 309 was changed as follows:
"1. The incentive for annexation should be limited to the ability
to and willingness to furnish the basic municipal services rather
than breaking down of pre_existing zoning requirements or develop-
ment requirements." Added: "In the matter of islands, Cupertino
is not confronted by this problem and therefore takes no position."
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Motion by Councilman by Councilman Lazaneo that Resolution 309. with
changes, be adopted. Seconded by Benetti.
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson, Saich, Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
G. City Engineer stated that he will present written report at
next meeting and also recommendation for each matter submitted.
Motion by Councilman Saich that Resolution 310 authorizing the
execution of an agreel!lEint by the Mayor and the City Clerk between
Urich Oil Company and the City for construction of curb. gutters,
sidewalk and pavement be adopted.
Seconded by Lazaneo.
Ayes: Benetti. Lazaneo, Nathanson. Saich, Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
Motion by Councilman Lazaneo that Resolution 311 authorizing "Change
Order No.1" and execution thereof on proposed changes of work on
Homestead Drain No. 1 be adopted.
Seconded by Saicp.
Ayes: Lazaneo, Nathanson. Saich. Pelosi
Nays: None
Abstain: Benetti
Absent: None
Motion Carried; 4-0-1
City Engineer stated that Urich Oil Company will clean up street.
He contacted owners of the Burger Pit and they are willing to improve
street but have no funds and asked about possibility of forming an
improvement district. Mayor suggested contacting other property
owners to get their feelings on improvement district, Councilman
Lazaneo felt that some of property owners would be in agreement with
improvement district but others who have acreage along Stevens Creek
might be in opposition since sidewalks would be of no advantage to
them at this time. It was his feeling that Burger Pit should put
in impÐovements and people on Blaney should not be subject to the
problems of the owners of the Burger Pit. ~~yor stated that at
time addition was made to Burger Pit, a condition was that curbs
and gutters be installed. Owners pleaded hardship and Planning
Commission approved addition stating that Burger Pit would put in
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improvements when property across the street put in their improvements.
City Attorney stated that he has no evidence of this condition. City
Engineer stated that owners were under the impression that improve-
ments were required. Councilman Nathanson felt that owners should
fulfill their obligation.
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City Engineer reported that standard detail sheets for the
water design will be needed. City Manager stated that this sho~ld
be included in the budget for presentation to the various commissions.
Motion by Councilman Saich that City Engineer prepare a form for
detail sheets to be presented to the City Manager with an itemized
cost list. Seconded by Benetti.
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo, Nathanson. Saich, Pelesi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
Motion by Councilman Saich that Resolution No. 307
the proposed annexation of Stevens Creek No. 5 and
time and place protests will be heard be adopted.
Nathanson.
Ayes: Benetti. Lazaneo. Nathanson. Saich. Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
giving notice of
giving notice of
Seconded by
Mr. Ed Schaper. 21911 Hermosá, Manta Vista. real estate agent. stated
that 23 acres are involved in another annexation and that owners
are absentee owners. He is representing owners. Mr. Schaper presented
petition signed by property owners requesting annexation.
Motion by Councilman Benetti that City Engineer be authorized to pre-
pare map and description of property for presentation to the Bound-
aries Commission. Seconded by Lazaneo.
Ayes: Benetti. Lazaneo. Nathanson, Saich. Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
City Engineer presented Street Deficiency Report required by the State
for information purposes. Completion of Report is necessary in order
to be in line for funds available from the State. City Engineer read
Resolution 312.
Motion by Councilman Benetti that Resôlution 312 approving and adopt-
ing Annual City Street Deficiency Report be adopted. Seconded by
Lazaneo.
Ayes: Benetti. Lazaneo, Nathanson. Saich. Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor asked about parties inqu~r~ng about garbage contract with City.
City Manager stated that parties wouJðhave to be checked carefully
before he could submit anything further to the Council.
Mr" ,Jose Laracon. Sunnyvale. stated that he would like' to place a
bid for garbage collection. City Manager stated that Mr, Laracon
should submit a letter giving details of proposed operation. Mr.
Laracon stated that he would do this.
Discussion arose regarding matter of permission to sell fireworks.
Motion by Councilman Benetti that selection and limitation of groups
permitted to sell fireworks be at the discretion of the City Manager.
Seconded by Saich.
Ayes: Benetti. Lazaneo. Nathanson. Saich. Pelosi
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
Councilman Lazaneo stated that he would like to have organizations
limited to Cupertino.
XII. NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Lazaneo stated that there is a weed problem at Mandellas.
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also at Silverado and Highway 9. City Manager stated that Ordinance
takes care of this problem but that "roperty has to be posted. a
resolution passed and adopted and property owners notified and it is
now too late to follow this procedure to abate weeds in these locations.
City Manager stated that he will talk to property owners to get their
cooperation.
Motion by Commissioner Benetti that
Saturday, May 7. 1960 at 9:00 a.m.
Ayes: Benetti, Lazaneo. Nathanson.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: 5-0
Meeting adjourned at 12:03 a,m. Tuesday. May 3. 1960,
meeting be adjourned
Seconded by Lazaneo.
Saich. Pelosi
until
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