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CC 02-04-57 P, O. Box 597 C I T Y 0 F CUP E R TIN 0 CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 4, 1957 Al 2.4505 Plaoe: Collins School, Teachers Lounge Time: 8:00 P.M. Press Present: D. Cox, San Jose Mercury M. Soomil, Sunnyvale Standard I ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Lindenmeyer, Meyerholz, Nathanson, Saich, Wilson Councilmen Absent: None II THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING ON JANUARY 21, 1957, were read; the following corrections were noted: Item IV-B, insert after the word Cupertino "namely a parcel of land 310' x 2l4' fronting on Highway 9 between Blossom Way and Kirwin Lane belong- ing to Eugene Ravizza; Item IV-E-Line 2, change "general" to "master"; Item V-B-2, change "planning to "Attorney"; Item V-D. Line 7, substitute "in a month" for "later". In a discussion over jurisdiction in Civil Defense matters, Mayor Wilson requested that the Civil Defense Coordinator present an organizational chart and a "battle bill" at the next meeting. III PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Written The letters listed on the agenda were taken up in order. In connection with the revenue listed in the written communi- cations, Mayor Wilson requested that the budgets for the various departments be submitted as soon as Possible, in any event not later than June l. Mayor Wilson designated Councilmen Meyerholz, Lindenmeyer, and Planning Commission Chairman Leonard to attend the <_ forthcoming meeting of the County Flood Control District on February 8. Councilman Meyerholz noted that the County no longer has the control it once had what with recent incor- porations and annexations. The County can now only coordi- nate rather than control. The suggested legislation on horror comic books was referred to the City Attorney. B. Oral - None - IV UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Subdivision Ordinance Mr. Anderson said he had consulted several of the ordinances and found them similar in many ways. They usually varied to the extent that the cities desired expansion. He felt that it would be better to use the County ordinance and procedure with which they would be familiar and which they could enforce inasmuch as the City will probably be hiring County services. Mr. Leonard sald that the Planning Commission was purely an advisory body. The proposed contract with the County could well provide for a subdivision ordinance. He felt that the next move was up to the legislative bOdy, namely the Councl¡, which must also establish policy on storm and sanitary sewers. Councilman Meyerholz suggested that a committee of three councilmen meet with one member of the Planning Commission and the City Attorney in order to draft a subdivision ordin- ance. Mr. Leonard reported that Karl Belser, the County Planning Director, feels that Cupertino is not alone in p~oblems of this sort. With payment of a retainer the County cDuld hire a technician to serve Cupertino, Saratoga and ~s Altos Hills. Councilman Nathanson moved that the City of Cupertino allocate a minimum of ~200 a month to provide planning advice including particular problems & routine services plus whatever fee may be charged and authorized for -zoo speoial projects suoh as a master plan and/or a subdivision ordinance. Councilman Nathanson withdrew this in favor of a motion that the contract be referred to the City Attorney and County Counsel for recommendation to the City Council; seconded by Councilman Lindenmeyer, carried 5 - O. Mayor Wilson called a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Counoil for February ll. B. Attorney's Report Mr. Anderson referred to Section 511 of the Vehicle Code as the section which defines conditions necessary to set a certain speed limit. The gist of the code section indicates that the St. Joseph's School may not be entitled to a 15 m.p.h. zone. After a short discussion, Councilman Linden- meyer moved that Councilman Saich be authorized to instruct Leonard NcCarthY to paint "Slow School Crossing" markings on Stevens Creek Road ad.1acent to the school exit. in duplication of the Highway 9 school crossing markings; seconded by Councilman Nathanson, carried 5 - o. C. Ordinances and Resolutions for Adoption Councilman Saich moved that a full reading of Ordinance 32 be waived; seconded by Councilman Lindenmeyer, carried 5 - O. It was decided to read Ordinance 32, however. This is the ordinance rezoning the Ravizza property. Upon reading the ordinance was passed 5 - O. D. Welcome Signs A man representing Leonard McCarthy explained the Welcome Sign layouts submitted by McCarthy and quoted the price as $200 per sign, installation included. After some discussion, the Council asked that the five Cupertino service clubs be contacted in order to ask their cooperation and determine . their preference of the three signs. E. Resolution No. 37. Calling a Special Election in the Terri- tory Designated Stelling l-C Revised The Resolution included the intention of the City Council of the City of Cupertino to call. a special election to be held on the 6th day of May, 1957. The hearing was set for March 4 at 8:00 P.M., Councilman Lindenmeyer moved its adoptionj seconded by Councilman Saich, carried 5 - O. F, Miscellaneous. Mayor Wilson requested continuation of the weekly reports when possible. V NEW BUSINESS A. Report of Planning Commission Chairman Having received a lengthy report from the Planning Commission Mayor Wilson suggested that the City Council use the week interval before the joing meeting to study the various facets of Mr. Leonard's digest. B. Parks & Recreation Report Councilman Lindenmeyer recommended that the City purchase the 2.45 acres at the corner of El Vista Avenue and Stevens Creek Road. If the park and/or civic center fails to materialize, the City could resell the land and make a pro- fi~ he said. Glen Taylor will sell the parcel to the City for $50,000 - ~Jo,ooo cash, balance on terms. Councilman Nathanson said he saw no reason why the City should pay $20,000 an acre for property on Stevens Creel{ Road. He said that land was available for $6,000 - *8,000 an acre, and that he doesn't believe the City can undertake a $100,000 prOject at the present time. Mr. Leonard suggested a conference with the owners of fron- tage on Stevens Creek Road from Highway 9 to Blaney to determine their plans and wishes. Councilman Meverholz referred to the 10 acre parcel adjacent to Colli~s School which also belongs to the school district. He said that this may be available, and suggested that the matter be investigated. In answer to a question, George Paizis responded that the civic center is the issue not little league baseball, and that the little league would play wherever it could. Councilman Lindenmeyer requested that the school be contacted concerning the a:"o!:'em'mt.j '.'T'ed 10 acrcs '')~,~ :'::¡~ ~\'"";1) J--~t~'SHr:"':'- "~'" .(:.~. _:.':j;_:'::~:> offe.!·¿;,~ ':~'~ " ''=':n'' ~';-; ~- ._.~ P L' :~,;, c ,'.'. maint':;·.lc; ':('·2, ',' '~\¡ ·r._:~::: ~ .::;::.~ . '. ¥ -)- C. Report of Roads and Maintenance Commissioner Councilman Saich said that the City's portion of the work at the Chevron Station, corner of Stevens Creek Road and Highway 9 would'amount to 930 or ~40. The City will fix the catch basin and Standard Oil will fix the pavement. D. Report of Police & Fire Chief Councilman Nathanson reported the latest status of the tow truck dealer and asked the Council if it was satisfied to permit the tow trucks in the back, nothing in front. Mr. Anderson suggested that the dealer be allowed to park the two trucks in the rear for a couple of weeks to allow time for rezoning (theoretically). Councilman Nathanson agreed that the Council should grant two weeks to apply for rezoning. Report of Building and Health Inspector - None Bills for Approval Councilman Meyerholz reported three bills of more than routine nature. Councilman Lindenmeyer moved that a warrant to McWhorter-Youn for 8 worth of stationery be paid, also a warrant for '. 1 lO to McCarth & S iesman for additional billin . for October 1 1 Blane Av nue 1 tons II' screens e a d and thlOt a third bill for insurance be paid subject to further confirmation; seconded by Council- man Saich, c8x'ried 5 - O. ADJOURNMENT - 10:50 P.M. E4 F . VI Respectfully submitted, ('he' \J.tl...l( f< \J.-l~ Lawrence K. Martin City Clerk __.·_____..____..______.m__._..~._..~_...___.~__.~"'_.__~..