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p. O. Box 597
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CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCT, 7. 1957
Al 2-4505
Place:
Time:
Collins School, Teachers Lounge
8:00 P,M.
Press Present: Mrs. Kerr, Cupertino Courier
Mrs, C13rk, Sunnyvale Standard
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ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
Meyerholz, Nathanson, Paizis, Saich,
vlilson
None
II THE MINUTES OF 'l'HE PREVIOUS ¡>rLTH;G OF SEPTEnBER 16, 1957 were
read; the following correction was noted: Item V-D-Line lO
delete "thé county", insert "City Ordinance 2".
III PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A, Written
l. Frank B~ Durkee: Acknowledging receipt of Resolution
No. 49, Attention of the California Highway Commission
and the State Highway Engineer will be directed to this
Resolution,
2, Resolution No. 44.9, Local Improvement District No, 2
of the Cupertino Sanitary District: Requesting consent
of the City of Cupertino to construct sewers and appur-
tenances of the streets, etc. in the City of Cupertino.
Moved by Councilman Saich that consent to this
Sanitary District Resolution be granted on the same
oonditions specified for LID 1; seconded by Councilman
Paizis, carried 5 - 0,
). Bóundary Commission: Latest annexations within three
miles of the City of Cupertino, both to the City of
Los Altos.
4, State Board of Equalization: Local tax distribution
for the period July 6 to August 7 - :~2945 .54.
IV UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A, Ordinances and Resolutions for Adoptton
After a reading of Resolution 58, Councilman Nathanson
moved adoption; seconded by Councilman Saieh. carried 5 _ ~
The resolution authorizes Lawrence K, Martin to sign for
and accept surplus fede~al property in accordance with the
conditions imposed by the agencies named.
B, Social Security Agreement and Resolution
Mr. Anderson explained that the Social Security System
operates primarily under federal control with the national
government designating the several states as agêncies to
administer the program, He requested that the optional
exclusions include the City Attorney who qualifies for this
exclusion by virtue of being retained on a fee basis, He
felt that the benefits and costs of OASI are not designed
to fit the present City Attorney position.
C. Rental of City Hall - Signin~ of Lease
Councilman Wilson requested an estimate of the furnishings.
Moved by Councilman \{ilson that expenditures of $400 be
authorized for removal of partition and other necessary
renovation and repair including painting; seconded by
Councilman Paizis, carried 5 - O.
The Mayor requested that a statement consenting to the
aforementioned alteration be presented to the Zarkos for
signature inasmuch as the lease contained a clause prohibitin,
alterations, Resolution No, S7 was adopted on motion by
Councilman Saich¡ seconded by Councilman Wilson, carried
unanimously, This is a resolution authorizing rental of
office space to be used as a City Hall.
D, Corte Madera Highlands LID
A letter was introduced showing that Chester Damico had
notified Messrs. Kyne and Cummings that the Water Works of
Monta Vista will not be able to serve the homesites other
than the 28 lots for which they have already committed
themselves, due to the critical nature of their water
resources.
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In this connection a petition was presented requesting
exclusion from the Corte Madera Highlands LID, Lots 29 to
49 inclusive were those reouested for exclusion ,(being' those
lots a¡ong the entire Auburn Lane and partially upon Mann
D:t'1ve) .
In response to a question concerning the City's interest
in this matter, Mr, Anderson stated that tQe pertinent
statute authorizes the City to oversee the proceedings..
Jac]{ Fleming of Nark Thomas. Company said that detailed plam
have already been accepted and approved, The present requeE
seeks only a slight revision.
Mr, Anderson explained a resolution granting consent to
Cupertino Sanitary District for, among other purposes,
constructing and operating sewage collection systems in
Local Improvement District 2, This will be Resolution S9,
City of Cupertino, (See III-A-2, above)
Resolution No. 60 was introduced. This is a resolution
directing engineer of work to prepare and submit plans and
specifications for proposed changes in work of improvement
in Corte Madera Highlands Local Improvement District, with
estimate of increase or decrease in cost of said work by
reaSon of such changes. Councilman Wilson moved adoption;
seconded by Councilman Saich, carried unanimously.
Mr, Anderson referred to a resolution adopting the
prevailing wage scale for the City of Cupertino for public
works in said City, Councilman Saich moved adoption;
seconded by Councilman Wilson, carried 5 - 0,
Town and Country Subdivision Streets
The Council was informed that John Rodrigues has agreed to
perform work satisfactory to the City on the intersection
of Rodrigues Avenue and Highway 9 and the access road runnin
parallel to Highway 9 and intersecting Rodrigues Avenue.
When the work is complete Rodrigues will offer the deeds to
Rodrigues and Western Avenues plus one foot easements on
each and the 45 foot access road mentioned.
Miscellaneous
Mrs, Atkinson asked the Council what developments might be
expected on the proposed chrysanthumum bed, south side of
Rodrigues, Burrel Leonard, Chairman of the Planning Com-
mission, made a report in which he spoke of the interim
uses which may be anticipated in the transition from orchard
to residential or other uses, He said that other inquiries
indicate that this will not be an isolated instance but
that the City should adopt a policy which would serve as an
answer to future problems. This matter is important because
of its precedent-setting POSSibilities, He said that the
residential view is now a minority opinion in terms of
economics and people. He also said the question of property
devaluation is important.
The Mayor asked the City Counsel what remedy the Council
might offer in this instance. Nr, Anderson replied that if
a majority of the City Council feels that this operation is
a menace to public health, safety or welfare it might enact
an ordinance abating this hazard or nuisance, The Mayor
then Oãlled· før ane:¡:p,rèssion fram. tb9 Council. .Tlile con",
sensus was· that a meeM.ng· should be called to effect a sui t-
able compromise, that the City Council should take the
matter under advisement and that it should remain in the han
of the Planning Commission for continued scrutiny. There wa
some difference of opinion as to whether the agricultural
exemption and consequent waiving of building inspection
prevail in an R-l:B-2 zone under agricultural usage or
whether the zoning must contain the A designation before
building inspection is waived. Mr, Nathanson said it was
his feeling that the City Council should see that a compro-
mise and amicable agreement is reached.
The matter was rested with the understanding that a
meeting would be called when counsel for the residents
returned from vacation, at which time the interested partiep
would be notified.
The question, of the one foot easement was brie~ly
explored as to whether or not crossing of this easement
constituted tr.espass,.And if so, who might be the injured
party and who 'might prevent, The City is presently consider
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V NE1~ BUSINESS
A, Dedioation of Street at Collins School Intersèct10rt
After examination of the papers including map, Councilman
r~lson moved that the C1tv accept the road! desi~ated
parcel A. if and when the papers are dee~ed 1~~~~; aeconded
by Councilman Paizis, carried 5 - o.
B, Attorney's Report - None
C, Re~ort of Roads 2nd Maintenance Commissioner
Clarification ot a McCarthy bill, long under considerJtion,
was again requested,
D, Re~ort of Police and Fire Chief
1. Councilman Nathanson requested that the notices be sent
out for the next meeting of the local. Traffic OfficialE
to be held at Lawrences Restaurant. Cupertino is host,
November 5. '
2, Stop signs were reported down at the corners of Bollin-
ger and Highway 9 and Stelling and Stevens Creek.
E, ~larterlv Report of Treasurer
Balance as of June )0, 1957 $l5))7.5)
Receipts:
Planning Commission $ 8).80
Licenses and Franchises 521,21
Fines 1987,)8
Sales Tax 3207,8)
En Lieu Tax 1l24.00
Miscellaneous =_.40.00
~6964.22
Total ;)22301.75
Disbursements
Warrants 211 to 2)4 Incl. $ 9l06.87
Balance as of September )0, 1957 $1)194.88
Cash Position
Cash on hand ~l)194.88
Time Deposit, First National Bank 18095,00
Uncashed warrants l1,SO
Balance September 30, 1957 ~3l30).38
F. Miscellaneous
1. Councilman Nathanson moved that the retainer for Sam
Anderson be raised to ~200 per month; seconded by
Councilman Wilson, but vote postponed until figures for
attorneys in comparable situations in nearby cities can
be obtained. So moved by Councilman Saichj seconded by
Councilman Paizis, carried unanimously.
2. The Nayor requested authority to appoint a committee of
three to consider employment of a planning consultant
for the purpose of preparing a master plan, The Mayor
held this to be a motion and called for a second which
he received from Councilman Wilsonj after discussion,
defeated 4 - O.
VI ADJOURNMENT - 10:)0 P,M,
Re,pectfully s~bmitted, ~
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LAWRENCE K, MARTIN
Administer-Clerk