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CC 03-26-56 p. O. Box 597 AX 6-7064 CITY OF CUPERTIN~ Cupertino, California REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 26, 1956 Place: Time: Cupertino Union School 8:00 i.11. Press Present: Sunnyvale Standard, M. Soomil Ssn Jose Mercury, D. Cox I ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Lindenmeyer, Meyerholz, Nathanson. Saich. Wilson Councilmen Absent: None II PETITIONS :_ND CO~Ij'.IUNICATIONS A, Written 1. The notice of intention to circulate annexation petition designated "Quito 2-C" was read. Mr. Joseph l'iardesich, one of the proponents. presented the map, designated as Exhibit A. This was referred to the Planning Commission after discussion by the Council. ilanning Com'nission Chairman Leonard told the Council that the .2lanning Com- mission has examined the map of the ~roposed annexation tentatively d8signated as "Quito 2-C". The Planning Commission found that this territory lies entirely within j;he Cupertino Jr.ion School District, and is, therefore, wi thin Cuper'tiJ0 I s logical sphere of influence. They further found that it is proposed for annexation by election, whic\1 ¡rives all residents an opportunity to vote. Theref::-re, they recommended that the City Council grant permis2:on to the proponents to circulate the petition. Moved by Councilmgn ¡-¡ilson that the .2lanning Commissiön recommendations and report be approved as stated; seconded by Councilman Saich, and carried 5 - o. 2. The Clerk re3d a letter written to the Board of Supervisors concerning County ~lanning Commission technical aid. Burrell Leonard's letter on the same topic was also presented and read. 3. A letter from G. T. McCoy, State Hizhway Engineer, was read and discussed. 1"11". McCoy, speaking for the California Highway Commission, asked for all pertinent data on the proposed freeway in order that the Commission may act for the best interest of the State. He requested th~t the City Council of the City of Cupertino decide whether a hearing on the matter is necessary. And if so, to advise him by regular resolution of the Council. Moved by Councilman Nathanson that a resolution be adopted reques- ting a meeting with G, T. McCoy on hpril lbth or later, either in the Bay Area or Sacramento, whichever is more convenient to the State Highway Engineer; seconded by Councilman Meyerholz, carried 5 - o. B. Oral 1. Planning Commission Chairman Leonard reported that a proposed Greenbelt Ordinance was discussed at the last meeting of the Planning Commission. Mr, Leonard felt that a statement of policy by the Council on the Green- belt question was in order. He said that a draft of a Greenbelt Ordinance had been approved 4 - 0 by the Planning Commission, He recommended that the Council adopt it, so as to clarify the City's poSition on the situation. I / - 2 - While he h2.d the floor, Chairman Leonard 'Üso reported that Mr, Bienchi had ap~lied for rezoning, which was denied, Mr. Bienchi then substituted the request for "single family" dwelling zoning. The Commission (and the County flanning Commission) noted thst the request was in order, but that the plans seemE:d identical to those for the "duplex". The Flonning Commission granted the request subject to a written guarantee from Mr. Bianchi that this dwelling was in fact single family. The Bianchis signed this agreement, feelin[ that the building can be moved, if they so desire, at some future time. The younGer Bianchi will use it as his own resi- dence for the present. Chairman Leonard also delivered ~360.00 in checks to Councilman Meyerholz. This reven~e developed from Planning Commission hearing fees. III UNFINISHED EUSINESS A. Ordinances for adoption 1. An Ordinance of the City of Cuper'~il-lO a'nending Ordinance No. 10 and providing for licensin€ of additional business for profit and establishing a sChedule of license fees therein. City ~ttorney Anderson recð the amended portion and Councilman S3ich moved that it be adopted as an urgency measure, Coüncilmân Wilson seconded and the motion carried 5 - O. 2. City Attorney A~derson reported a meetinG with a repre- sentative of l¿->~ific Gas & Electric Com""my, He submitted applications I':CC)m P .G.&E. fòr electric end gos franchises, The franchJs,,,r, would provide, for Cupertino, between 1 and 2 percel~t, úf the gross annual receipts of .o,G.&E. arising from the use, oT,)eration or -¡Jossession of said franchise. ?,G.&E, requests that we publish the resolutions when adopted, at their expense. The Clerk read the resolutions numbered 19 and 20, for gas and electric, respecti vely. Moved by Councilman ¡'leyerholz that San Jose Mercury be desi[Dated as the publishin~ medium, the protest heé\ring to be helion :ipril 30, 'seconded by Councilman Hilson and carried .5 - O. Moved by Councilman Saich that Resolution 19 be adopted; seconded by Council- man Wilson and carried 5 - O. Moved by Councilman Nathanson that the San Jose Mercury and April 30 be approved as the paper and date for prot~sting; seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried .5 - O. Moved by Councilman Wilson that Resolution 20 be approved; seconded by Councilman Meyerholz and carried 5 - o. 3, The Clerk read a proposed Ordinance: An Ordinance of the City of Cu?ertino, State of California, Amending Ordinance No. 002, recognizing Greenbelt rlgreements, farm zoning, and providing for agricultural zoning of areas that may be annexed. The Ordinance provided that "811 agricultural lands presently within the City Limits of Cupertino and being used for agricultural purposes either within or without a Greenbelt Agreement shall not be rezoned in any case unless the owner of said land shall request re- zoning, Moved by Councilman Saich that the Greenbelt Ordinance be adopted; Seconded by Council:n311 Wilson, and carried 5 - 0, B. Miscellaneous 1. Moved by Councilman Nathanson that the School :oard be contacted ~ith a view to reserving a room in Collins School every monday evening for the Council Meetings, and the first and third Fridays of the month for the Planning Commission; seconded by Councilman Saich and carried 5 - O. 2. Moved by Councilman Nathanson that Chairman Leondard's letter be attached to the Council's letter to the Board of Supervisors; seconded by Councilman Saieh and carried 5 - 0. - J - J. Moved by Councilman Meyerholz th9t ~he C~erk be empowered to pU~c.r,p.se a copy of the GoverDm'.L~ Corte for the Council; seconded by Councilman Saich and carried 5 _ 0, IV NEW BDSINE~S A. Attur~ey's depcrt - see above B. Rer-ort vf -"'~L"nce Chairman 1. Councilmar. ¡'lcycrholz reported th3t he receLred $425.00 during the mcecing. $)60.00 cf this mù~lcy C3me from the Planning CoumiEslon and $65.00 f~'om b'..!s:'n,?ss license fees. C. Miscellaneous Legislation to create a State Pl'mning ",eu0Y for the principal purpose of making aV2ï.:roble P,,:ã.er'll planning assistance for cities of less t~rll 25,GOC population has been in'vT('cbced in both housc's, !"loved by Councilman Meyerholz tilat the Clerk write 3- '.etter to Clark Bradley, Bruce Allen and Jack Thompson rcoueeting their SUPfort of ;i.B.), 3,13. 18 and 3.8.28; seccnded. by Councilman Wilson and carried 5 - o. V ADJOURNMENT at 10:25 ?M. RRspectfully submitted í(L..A.."~'.(,~'- t < . Lawrence-i{, Nartin City Clerk . ,,- --.. !ll~