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P.O, Box 597
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CuPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
PEBRUARY 16, 1959
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Time:
10031 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road
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SALUTE TO THE FLAG
II ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Lazaneo(late), Nathanson, Pelosi,
Saich, Wilson
Councilmen Absent: None
III MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 1959, were
approved.
IV HEARINGS SCBEDtIDID
A. Hearin~ of Resolution No. l20 - Vacating part of South
Blaney Avenue where it adjoins Idlewild Subdivision.
No objections were raised and Resolution No. 124
was introduced, being a Resolution to vacate the here-
inabove mentioned road section. Councilman Wilson
moved adoption, second by Councilman Saich, carried 4 - 0,
B. Annexation hearin~ - McClellan lA.
No protests. First reading of Ordinance No. 83
(VIII-A-6 on agenda) was then held - An Ordinance
approving the annexation of certain contiguous unin-
habited territory designated "McClellan lA" to the City
of Cupertino in accordance with the provisions of
Section 35300 et seq. of the Government Code of California.
C. Annexation hearin~ - Blaney,.
No protests. First reading of Ordinance No. 84
(VIII-A-7 on agenda) was then held - An Ordinance
approving the annexation of certain contiguous unin-
habited territory designated "Blaney 3" to the City of
Cupertino in accordance with the provisions of Section
35300 et seq. of the Government Code of California.
V ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Melvin Hitchings, 10614 John Way, spoke as the Chairman
of Felton Tract Committee. He complained that Cupertino
Cab Company is operating from a residence on John Way;
this means a"oommercial use in a residential zone,
Paul Mei, 10539 John Way and E. J, Small, 10645
John Way also registered objection with the City Counoil.
The Mayor referred the problem to the Planning Con-
sultant, the City Attorney and the Cab Company operator.
He assured the residents that the matter would be
resolved to their satisfaction.
VI PROTESTS, WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Cupertino Gravel Company: Arrangement has been made to
olean the street area after the removal of materials,
Corte Madera Highlands Subdivision.
2. Kyne and Cummings: They agree that in the event the
portion of the property (Tract No, 1960) lying within
the projeoted area of the proposed State Highway is not
sold for highway purposes they will abide by City
instructions of December 6, 1958 in the development of
the area.
3. Kyne and Cummings: Request one year extension of time
for the completion of improvements on LOts 29-49,
Tract No, 1960. They agree not to further sell or
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further encumòer these lots to individual buyers unless
it is determined that the proposed highway is not to
go through the area or involve some or any of the lots.
A, J. Peters: Statement that A. J. Peters & Son, a
corporation, has no objection to the providing by the
City of Cupertino of building inspection services and
for final acceptance of homes which have been constructed
in Tract 1960, Corte Madera Highlands Subdivision -
signed Thos. A. Hodgkinson.
Mr. Anderson, City Attorney, also reported that
Peters & Company have stated that they will payoff the
bonds, Mr. Fleming reported that the builders have
paid for the sewer permits. Mr. Anderson introduced
Resolution No. 125 Lifting Restraint On Construction
Heretofore Imposed on Tract No. 1960, A Subdivision
Within The City of Cupertino: conditioned upon the
filing of a dismissal of that certain action entitled
Kyne et al vs. the City of Cupertino - subject further
to statement of Central Fire District holding the City
lien free. Moved by Councilman Saich that Resolution
125 be adopted, seconded by Councilman Wilson; carried
5 - O.
Division of Highways: Tabulation of the 1959-60 fiscal
year estimate of section 2107 and 2107.5 funds to be
aportioned to each City and Town in District IV. Request
to expedite submittal of a progress statement for such
funds. Cupertino share $5,100 plus ~1,000.
Pete Zarko: Stating his intention to acquire property,
60' x 147'. north side of Stevens Creek Road west of
Old Cupertino School. They propose to move their
existing building, housing the City Office, to the new
property and request expression of the Council as to
willingness to continue existing lease at new location.
Division of Highways: Tabulation of 3rd quarterly
apportionment of section 2107 funds for the Cities and
Towns in District IV. Cupertino share $1,388.09.
County Flood Control and Conservation District: Revised
editions of proposed ordinances. Referred to Mr,
Anderson were the 2 Ordinances and one Resolution.
Kirk 0, Workman: Withdraws protest and states that
payment of the storm drainage deposit was made in
accordance with the regulations governing the storm
drainage trust fund.
County Fire Marshal: Relocation of the Cupertino De
Oro Club will not involve the regulations of the State
Fire Marshals Code, but, certain lighted exit signs
should be installed. ~
County Board of Supervisors:~DuPlicate copy ?f agree-
ment whereby the County wil~Iorm certain fis~l duties
for the City of Cupertino.
Azule Improvement Association: Asking City of Cupertino
to join a drive to widen Highway 9 while it is still
part of the State system.
The Council expressed favor for the project and
named Councilmen Wilson and Saich to meet the group,
with the City to send a letter endorsing the stand of
the Improvement Association.
Linwood Acres Improvement Association: Statement of
o?osition to the "speculated" batch plant signed by
about 58 people. The Mayor referred the petition to
the Planning Commission and asked that the Improvement
Association be advised that they will have sufficient
notice if and when a hearing on the subject batch plant
is scheduled.
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14. George S. Nolte: Reviewing developments on proposed
Silverado Avenue Subdivision and requesting further
consideration of their rezoning application and the
opportunity to discuss the matter in more detail. The
letter states that the lot frontages are less than
70 feet as a direct result of granting the 35 feet on ¡
the easterly property line to flood control.
Mr. Anderson advised the Council that it can move
to reopen the discussion. Councilman Saich moved that
consideration of Ordinance 75 be reopened and decided
at the next Council meeting by another vote provided
that notice is published in the local paper; second by
Councilman Wilson and carried 5 - o.
VII REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND CO~1ISSIONS
A. Attorney's Report
1. Alves Water System: Mr. Anderson reported that the
option has been extended to April 15. Nothing
further to report at this time.
2. Agreement terminating the Building Inspection ser-
vices of Santa Clara County: Resolution No. 126
authorized and instructed the Mayor to enter into
certain agreements with the County of Santa Clara
providing for modification of that certain existing
agreement dated July 9, 1956 to provide for the
deletion of building 1nspection services.
Councilman Saich moved adoption, seconded by
Councilman Pelosi and carried 5 - o.
3. A certificate of insurance in the name of Los Altos
Garbage Company deemed in good order.
B. Report of Road Commissioner
Counc1lman Saich reported that the C1ty streets are
generally due for repair.
C. Report of Police and Fire Chief
None
D. Plannin~ Commission Report
1. First hearing on Town & Country Realty Company
application was held as scheduled. No protests were
presented by the public,
2. Yee and Weaver application for change from duplex
to 4-plex_use was also heard for the first time. No
protests were made by the publio,
3. First hearing on Kensal Construotion Company appli-
cation for rezoning was heard as scheduled. No
protests were made by the public.
4. Application for use permit by Henrietta R. Smith in
order to operate a foster home for mentally deficient
children On a site known as Lot 25, Corte Madera
Highlands. Commissioner Benetti was named to take
the matter under study and make a report of hls
findings at the subsequent meeting.
5. Request for approval of radii and driveways to
Standard 011 Station, southwest corner Stevens Creek
Blvd. and Highway 9. Approval granted unanimously
of the drawings as modified by the advioe of the
C1 ty Engineer.
6. A variance approved unanimously for Oliver Rousseau
to use a 15 foot front setback on designated lots.
7. Plot plan of Cupertino Medical-Dental building
approved unanimously. Subject to the City Planner
and City Engineer and-the payment of proper fees
including storm drain, road dedication and road
improvements as calculated by the City Engineer.
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8. The Planning Commission voted informally to cons1der
Otis Forge's inquiry on batch plant zoning.
The Council requested that Mr. Linsky be con-
tacted concer~ing the possible smog effects from a
cement batch1ng plant.
Mr. Anderson said that a batch plant per se is
not illegal at the present time and an application,
if presented, must be processed.
Councilman Pelosi moved that an ordinance be
prepared prohibiting any further M-2 zoning within
the City, second by Councilman Lazaneo; defeated
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E. Report of Citv Engineer
1. Idlew11d storm drainage:
Mr. Oakes reported that the expected agreement
between San Jose and the City of Cupertino is not
ready. Consequently he chooses to make other
arrangements rather than wait for the possibility
of using the San Jose storm pIpe.
2. Mr. Oakes requested approval of Tract 2155 in order
to proceed with his models. The bonds will be
posted when Mr. Flem1ng arr1ves at the exact amounts.
Moved by Councilman Lazaneo that the final map of
Tract 2155 be approved subject to standard procedure
and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign; second
by Councilman Saich and carried 5 - o.
3. Final map, Tract 2341, Resolution No. 123
Councilman Saich moved adoption of Resolution
No. 123 Approving Final Map of Tract No. 2341,
Lynton Place; Accepting Certain Drives, Roads and
Courts; Authorizing The City Eng1neer and the City
Clerk To Sign The Final Map; And Authorizing
Agreement in Connection Therewith; Second by
Councilman Wilson and carried 5 - o.
4. Reimbursement of storm sewer fee to Bethel Lutheran
Church: The off-tract dra1nage facilities 1nstalled
by the Church exceed the $500 per acre fee.
In addition a bill has been presented for the
City share of the pavement fronting Church property.
Moved by Councilman Lazaneo that the City approve
both bills amounting to $1,024.40, second by
Counc11man Wilson and carried 5 - 0,
5, Mr. Fleming recommended that payment of 8 bill by
Ruth and Going be left unapproved. The invoice is
for engineering work in connection with the school
on Miller.
6. Mr. Fleming recommended payment of the 25% balance
remaining on the East Estates Drive culvert. The
total is ~1,969.50. Counoilman Sa1ch moved approval,
second by Councilman Wilson and carried 5 - o.
7. Mr. Fleming recommended payment of $2,166.90 for
10 feet of pavement put in by Weaver and Yee.
Councilman Wilson moved that the bill be paid,
second by Councilman Pelosi and oarried 5 - o.
8. Mr. Fleming was named to appear on March 5 to
question the apparent absence of Cupertino highways
from the DeLeuw Cather plan.
9. A rough draft of the master storm drain plan was
presented. The Mayor suggested that the Engineer
meet with Sunnyvale officials to dieeuss mutual
storm drain problems. Councilman Pelosi moved that
the City Engineer prepare another neighborhood plan
for the area bounded by McClellan, Stelling, Stevens
Creek Road and Highway 9, at his earliest opportunity;
second by Councilman Lazaneo and carried 5- o.
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F. Re~ort of Recreation Commissioner
None
G. Re~ort of Hea~'!"'I').....9..9mmisfli...oner - Smolt Control
None
VIII UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A, Ordinances a~~~solut~ons for Ado~tion
1. Ordinance No. 77 - Lumber Grading, Second reading.
Moved by Councilman Wilson that a full reading
be waived by unanimous consent, second by Counoilman
Lazaneo and carried 5 - o.
Upon the reading of the title Councilman Lazaneo
moved adoption of Ordinance No, 77, second by
Councilman Pelosi and carried 5 - O.
2. Ordinanoe No. 78 - Building Code.
First reading held,
3, Ordinance No. 79 - Electric Code,
Postponed until February 23.
4. Ordinance No. 80 - Plumbing Code.
Postponed until February 23.
5, Ordinance No. 82 - An ordinance· regulating the
moving of buildings over, along, across highways,
streets and alleys in the City.
First reading held.
6. Ordinance No. 83 - An ordinance Approving The Annexa-
tion of Certain Contiguous Uninhabited Territory,
Designa':;ed "McClellan lA", to The City of Cupertino
in Accordance With The Provisions of Section 35300
et seq. of the Government Code of California.
. First reading held. See IV-B above.
7. Ordinance No. 84 - An Ordinance Approving The
Annexation of Certain Contiguous Uninhabited Terri-
tory Designated "Blaney 3", to the City of Cupertino
in Accordance With the Provisions of Section 35300
et seq. of the Government Code of California,
First reading held. See IV-C above.
B. Street Lighjli~ District
Postponed.
C. Bank ACC9~~: Time deposit - open account - 6 months
maturi ty - 3%.
Councilman Pelosi was named to study the matter,
D. Miscellaneous
l. Mr. 1feñèvich explained that Cupertino dues to the
Conference of Building Officials, prorated by popu-
lation, would amount to about $45 annually instead
of $65. Membership grants the right to vote on any
proposals and gives the building inspector access
to the latest information, changes, requirements,
etc.
Moved by Councilman Lazaneo that Mr. Benevich
be empowered to join the Building Officials Asso.;
second by Councilman Pelosi and carried 5 - 0,
Councilman Saich moved that the building
inspector be authorized to attend the Planning
Commission meetings and make such reports as neces-
sary; second by Councilman Lazaneo and carried 5 - O.
IX NEW BUSINESS
A. Card room license - Gordon Allard
Withdrawn
B, Annexation - Homestead and Blaney
No action.
C. Miscellaneous
None.
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X PAYING BILLS
Moved by Councilman Lazaneo, seconde4 by Councilman
Wilson tMt warrants 629-637 be approved f oarried 5 - O.
XI MEETING j,DJOURNED UNTIL 3:)0 P.M., February 23.
Respectfully submitted,
LAWRENCE K. MARTIN
Administrator-Clerk
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
3:30 P.M, - February 2), 1959
I ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Lazaneo, Nathanson, Pelosi, Saich,
Wilson
Councilmen Absent: None
II Ordinance No. 79 - Electric Code
First reading held.
III Ordinance No, 80 - Plumbing Code.
First reading held.
IV Bank Account
Council decided to open four (4) accounts in the First
National Bank of Cupertino in place of two (2) and transfer
the moneys as follows:
1. $15,000 - storm drainage fund, Commercial checking
account. .
2. Balance ·of storm drain fund, savings account (time
depòsit, interest bearing).
3. $40,000 - general fund, savings account. This necessi-
tates transfer of $21,905.
4, Balance of money to be in general fund, commercial
checking account.
Moved by Councilman Lazaneo that agreement be com-
pleted with the First National Bank of Cupertino, requiring
the signatures of Treasurer and Clerk to withdraw any
money.
V Moved by Councilman Pelosi that the Road Commissioner be
authorized to repair Miller Avenue and later remit the bill
to the Fremont Union High School District; second by Council-
man Saich and carried 5 - o.
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VI Alves Water System
Otis Forge declared that the only way the City of
Cupertino can substanti9.11y expand its boundaries is through
the use of watero The second option will expire in April
and Mr, Forge states that there are three alternatives.
1, The City can buy the system.
2. The Sanitary District can buy it and wholesale the
water to the City.
), Individuals could buy it and wholesale water to the City.
He advised the City to file water rights for the surplus
waters flowing through Stevens Creek and to ask the Con-
servation District for a second dam in this area to serve
as a settling pond,
The M9.yor said that percolation pools and beds would be
necessary before the mechanical purifying facilities can
be applied. The City Attorney noted that the City must
actually appropriate the water and provide and maintain
the physical facilities, not merely submit a dooument to
secure water rights. Establishing the fact of surplus
water is also a question. Moved by Councilman Saich that
the City Attorney study the means and ways of preparing
and filing the necessary documents in applying for surplus
water rights, with the City Engineer to negotiate with the
Flood Control and Water Conservation District for a
settling pond and apply to the Water Pollution Board for
the right to use the water in question; second by Council-
man Wilson and carried 5 - 0,
Councilman Pelosi asked for further information such as
the age of the line, the capacity, the number and location
of leaks and the degree to which it is sanitary.
Moved by Councilman Lazaneo that the City Engineer be
authorized to prepare an engineering report concerning the
cost of establishing the facilities; second by Councilman
Pelosi, carried 5 - O.
VII Moved by Councilman Pelosi that the Building Inspector
be authorized to hire a secretary at the rate of $260 a
month, and the City Clerk be authorized to purchase the
necessary typewriter and table; second by Councilman Lazaneo
and carried 5 - 0,
VIII The Mayor requested a letter to the Zarko'~present
owners of the office building, acknowledging their own letter
and assuring that the City will decide in good time about
occupying the building when moved.
IX ,IDJOURNMENT - 7:10 P.M,
Respectfully submitted,
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Administrator-Clerk
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