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CC 06-17-57 P" O. Box 597 L 'Y Al 2-4.50.5 o F CUPERT 'LQ MINUTES OF THE a~GUL;R MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 1957 Place: Collins School, Teachers Lounge Time: 8:00 P.M. Press Present: D, Cox, San Jose Mercury Mrs. Clark, Sunnyvale Standard Mrs. Kerr, Cupertino Courier I ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Councilmen Absent: Meyerholz, Nathanson, taizis, Saich, Wilson None II THE !lINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING OF JUNE 3, 1957 were read and approved. In PETITIONS AND C0I1iíUNICATIONS A, Written 1. County Health Officer: Inasmuch as th~ last case of rabies in this county occurred over 12 months ago, plea~ be advised that the designation of Santa Clara County as a "rabies endemic area" has expired. 2. County Controller: Traffic fines for May - ~873.96. ), National Automobile Club: Announcement of Inter-City Accident Prevention Contest. Councilman Nathanson requested that the City advise the National Automobile Club and the California Association of Insurance Agents that the City of Cúpertino endorses this contest. 4. Fire Marshal's letter concerning fireworks permits, Moved by Councilman Nathanson that the permits for the various applicants be approved as recommended by the Fire Marshal; seconded by Councilman Wilson, carried 5-0 5. County Controller: Second installment of municipal tax on property - ~2569.)3. 6, State Board of Equalization: Distribution of local sale and use tax for the period April 5 to May 7: Net Collections ~2754.)4 Pro-rate percentage (91%> 2506.45 Less tentative cost of administration (1,7%> 42,61 Warrant enclosed 2463.84 7. Cupertino Chamber of Commerce: Invitation to the City Council and all the employees of the City to accept a membership at large in the Chamber of Commerce, The Mayor, in ag~eement with the Council as a whole, request that the City acknowledge the blanlcet membership extendE by the Chamber and express its appreciation. B. Qral - None IV UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Ordinances and Resolutions for Adoption - None B. Appointment of New Planning Commissioner Mayor Meyerholz reported that he had spoken with Edwin Myer¡ who tentatively accepted the post. The Mayor said that he intended to discuss the matter further with Myers and expect to appoint him officially. C. Agreement for Maintenance of State Highway in the City Councilman Nathanson said he would be inclined to sign the agreement for maintenance with the Division of Highways if the State takes title to the additional seven feet of road· way adjacent to the storefront area. Otherwise he preferrEC to table the agreement till the parking situation is solvec. The Mayor requested that Resolution 42 be sent to., the Division of Highways, The Council will await results, D. Rodrigues Subdivision 1. The Mayor reported that John Rodrigue:3 has a proposal which he will refer to the Streets and Roads Commission. for consideration, A report will be made at the next meeting, -2- 2. Mr, Nathanson asked that a letter be dispatched to the State requesting a temporary signal at Homestead Road and Highway 9, mentioning the POSSibility of Sharing the cost, The Mayor said he would entertain a motion that the City Clerk write to the State asking for such en agreement. So moved by Councilman Nathansonjseconde, by Councilman Saich, carried 5 _ O. E. Denial of R-J-H zoning in connection with apartments at Miller & Stevens Cree~ Road. Mr. Motre, in appealing to the Council, said he was surprise, that his application was rejected becausê of lack of sewers. He said he would like to work with the City in gettiñg sewagE facilities. Mayor Meyerholz told Mr, Motre that his pro- perty was just beyond the limits of the Cupertino Sanitary District, ';ut w1tt,,1n time Ci1iy',bf Cupertino which has no sewers. Although there is now no agreement with,the City of Sunnyvale, after a court decision expected on Wednesday, there may be a possibility of hooking onto ~he Sunnyvale sewer and the City may be able. to talk business after the court decision, the Mayor said. F. Miscellaneous A brief discussion developed over the sixteen inch cast. iron pipe laid by California Water Service on Homestead Road. v NEW A. BUSINESS Attorney's Report Mr. Anderson had been excused for the night. Report of Roads and Maintenance Commissioner The Mayor said he expected a more specific statement from Leonard McCarthy on his bills submitted. He requested that the bills state exactly what work had been done and when. Councilman Saich said he would bring this to McCarthy's attention. Mr, Saich suggested striping Stevens Creek Road and mentioned the possibility of redoing the striping on McClellan and Stelling as well. The ~~yor sugGested that we hire the County to do the striping and Councilman Saich said that héwould price both the County and McCarthy, Report of Police and Fire Chief l. Councilman Nathanson announced that Cupertino was the host City for the next meeting of the County Police Chiefs, Ltmcheon is to be held on ~une 20 and Mr. Nathanson requested the help of Mrs. Mil1chevich to prepare tickets and take the money. 2, He also said he would check with the Sheriff's depart- ment to learn why no officer had been stationed at the Union Church on Sundays about 10:45 A, M. Report of Planning Commission Chairman _ Not present Recreation Report Councilman Paizis said he had attended a meeting on June 7 in San Jose and that action in the matter of recreation seem, to depend on Cupertino's stand in the matter, Mr. Paizis read the four alternatives offered. The Committee requested formal action by Cupertino, Mayor Meyerholz said it was fallacy to talk about parks, He suggested that the school grounds be used, Councilman Paizis said j ; was agreed that those portions of the school. district in other cities should be handled by those cities. In this way only county territory and the City of Cuperti~o remain, The problem is to solve the recreation needs of the City of Cupertino and the unincorporated territory in the school district. The Mayor observed that the Council can't exercise jurisdiction and spend money outside the City limitr Mr. Paizis suggested that the City develop its own program and handle activity within Cupertino City limits. Councilman Nathanson requested that Mr, Paizis select a couple of people to serve with him in developing some tan- gible plan, including just what the City should do and how much it will cost, and also to consider the possibility of correlating the activity with other jurisdictions. Mr. Nathanson agreed that the City Council should take care of the City, The Cupertino Union School Dlst,ic.,t j-':''1''te,'- take r:·are of the unincorporated &i'(08 d.:,.';' ·c·..,.,(' :";', ': within the district can handle their 0;';11 teJ:'c::·,,···,":. 'L'ne Council should decide what the City of Cupertj" .gment wi~ do. B, C. D. E. -3- F. Memorandum of agreement for expenditure of the En~ineerin~ Allooation for the City streets durln~ the 19~8 fiscal vear. The Mayor recommended that this agreement be referred to the City Attorney for examination. The Council concurred. Memorandum of Agreement for Ma~or City Streets. 19~8 fiscal year This agreement WaS also referred to the City Attorney for examination and report at the next meeting. Freeway Agreement between the State and City of Cupertino covering the portions of State Hi~hwav Route 114 within the City between McClellan Road and 0.2 miles north of Homesteaè Road. Ãftër reading the covering letter and referring to the por- tions of the agreement, Councilman Wilson suggested that it be returned to Mr. Booker, Division of Highways Engineer, on the ground that the agreement is "presumptious" at this time. The Mayor advised that the agreement be tabled and that the City reply to the request by statinc that the matter has been referred to counsel and that no action will be forth- coming until recommendation has been received. Miscellaneous l. Councilman Nathanson suggested that Mr, Euphrat be approached concerning his offer to make a posthumous donation of land to the City for a park. 2. The Mayor introduced Mr. Blair and Mr. Halstead from the Engineering firm of Wilsey and Ham. Mr, Blair, a member of the firm, told the Council that his company has served as engineering consultant to several cities. At present the firm of 120 people is serving the cities of Milbrae and San Rafael. The Mayor told 11r. Blair that thus far the Ci ty has had little occasion to use an engineer but that it must have a master plan. He said he hoped to have a resolu- tion at the next meeting authorizing preparation of a master plan, Mr. Nathanson asked Mr, Blair how much such a servicE would cost. Mr, Blair said that he himself would be the represen- tative for the City of Cu)ertino, . In concluding the Mayor told Mr. Blair and Mr. Halstead that .the City would keep their firm in mind and may want to consider them should an appropriate problem arise. He reiterated that this is dependent on freeway locations. ). The Mayor referred to the recent annexations approved by the County Boundary Commission. 4. Mayor Meyerho~z mentioned the letter from the City Clerk and said that he would call a personnel meeting shortly. G. .' H. I, VI ADJOURNMENT - 10:00 P.M. ~spectful_lY submitted, _ _ , .~-~ ,<. ~~~ LA\-JRENCE K. MARTIN City Clerk