CC 09-16-68
CITY Ok' CUPERTINO, State of California
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California
Phone: 252-4505
95014
Mlt.1JTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE C[TY COUNCIL HELD
SEPTEMBER 1(" lè"~ U¡-,THE COUNCIL CIlfJm:;rtf;, CITY HALL, CUPEL:TINO,
CALIFOIU:L'.
The meeting ~~G called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Noel, who
subsequently l~d the aSDemblage in the flag Dùlute.
Councilmen present: Beaven, Dempster, Fitzgerald, Stokes (8:48 p.m.),
Noel. Also present: City Attorney Anderson: City Manager Storm; City
Clerk - Finance Director Ryder; Director of Public Works Finn~y;
Engineer Viskovtch att"nding for City Engineer Boyd; Senior Plann<>r
Laurin; Assistant Planner Nuzum; Chief Building Inspector Benevich;
Director of Parks and Recreation Parham; Recording Secretary Lucie
M. Matzley.
Councilman Beaven moved, Councilman Fitzgerald seconded and it was
passed unanimously to approve the minuteD of th0 September 3, 1963
meeting as printed.
City Clerk Ryder advised the Council of the following written commu-
nications:
1. Advice from the League of California Cities requesting that
each city designate a voting delegate and a voting alternate
for the meeting to be held in October;
2. Advice from John W. Hanahoe requesting that the appeal on
the Planning Commission's denial of Application 15-Z-68
under "Public Hearings" be withdrawn;
3. Letter from Mrs. Frank W. Pursell, Jr., relative to the
above appeal;
4. Petition signed by 734 area residents, submitted by Donald
H. Diehl, requesting that the City Council re-open the
public hearing on the high-rise apartment development.
Councilman Dempster moved, Councilman Beaven seconded and it was
passed unanimously to designate Mayor Noel as voting delegate and
Councilman Fitzgerald as alternate to the League of California
Cities.
Councilman Dempster moved, Councilman Beaven seconded and it was
pasaed unanimously to remove the John W. Hanahoe appeal matter from
this and subsequent agendas.
Since the petition from the citizens opposed to the hi.gh-rise apart-
ment development w~s in direct relation to a listed agenda item,
the Council agreed to hear this matter at that time.
An additional written communication was handed the City Clerk at
this point. This communication was in the form of a petition and
requesting that the Rl zoning on the triangular area of land
between Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino Road and Foothill Bou-
levard be maintained.
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call to order
flag salute
roll call
,,",j,nutes
approved
ritten
communications
delegates
designated
15- Z- 68
appeal matter
removed
earing
deferred
etit10n
elivered
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letters
filed
audience
comments
reading
deferred
audience
statement
planning
present-
ation
20- TM- 68
approved
21-TM-68
approved
19-~68
approved
h control
present-
ation
Minutes of the City Council September 16, 1968
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Written Communications cpnt'd
Councilman Beaven moved, Councilman Fitzgerald seconded and it was
passed unanimously to file the balance of the communications.
When Mayor Noel called for audience communications, Mr. Donald Diehl
stated that he wanted to read a letter which related to the Maryknoll
appeal matter under "Unfini,shed Business".
Councilman Dempster moved, Councilman Beaven seconded and it was
passed unanimously to hear the reading in conjunction with the listed
agenda item.
Mr. Bernard Ponseggi of 22350 Cupertino Road, Manta Vista, stated that
the petition as submitted relative to the wishes of the area residents
to maintain the rBzo~iri~0 in that area was not restricted to the
Hanahoe appeal but for all future rezoning requests.
Report of Commissions
A.
Planning Commission
Iplanning Commission Chairman Frolich presented the minutes of the
September 9, 1968 meeting of the Planning Commission and briefly
,eXPlained the actions taken relative to each listed application.
,councilman Dempster moved, Councilman Beaven seconded and it was
¡passed unanimously to approve Application 20-TM-68 as per Planning
¡Commission Resolution No. 563.
Councilman Dempster moved, Councilman Fitzgerald seconded and it was
;passed unanimously to approve Application 21-TM-68 as per Planning
¡COmmiSSion Resolution No. 565.
Councilman Dempster moved, Councilman Fitzgerald seconded and it was
passed unanimously to approve Application 19-TM-68 as per Planning
Commission Resolution No. 559.
B.
Architecture and Site Control Committee
'H Control Chairman Small presented the minutes of the September 11, 1968
meeting of H Control and briefly explained the action taken relative to
each application.
discussions"Applications 348-HC-68, 358-HC-68 and 365-HC-68 were briefly discussed
bY the Councilmen.
, H Control Chàirrnan Small reiterated the Committee's feelings relative
to Application 369-HC-68, emphasizing that one pole sign advertising
the entire Oakmont Square facility would be more advantageous than
a lot of individual signs as might be applied for by the various
shopping center tenants.
points
emphasized
I
Minutes of the City Council September 16, 1968
H Control minutes cont'd
Councilman Fitzgerald moved to approve Applications 348-HC-68,
358-HC-68, 365-HC-68, 369-HC-68 and 372-HC-68. Councilman Beaven
seconded with the provision and understanding that the applicant
for Application 369-HC-68 agrees not to apply for any additional
signs fo~ this shopping center even though these signs might be
allowable under the Ordinance.
Ayes: Councilmen Beaven, Dempster, Fitzgerald, Stokes, Noel
Noes: None
Absent: None
C.
Parks and Recreation Commission
There had been no meeting of this Commission; no minutes were
presented.
Public Hearin;\s
A. Appeal from John W. Hanahoe had previously been removed from
this and any other subsequent agenda.
E.
Application 19-Z-68: Claude T. Lindsay, Inc., for rezoning
from Residential Single-Family 10,000 sq.ft. lots (RI-IO)
zone to Residential Single-Family 7,500 sq. ft. lot (Rl-7.5)
zone; appro~imately 3.3 acres located east side of Randy
Lane between Forest Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard;
Ordinance No. 414.
There were no audience comments.
Councilman Dempster moved, Councilman Fitzgerald seconded to close
the public hearing.
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h control
applications
approved
with
minutes and
proviso
parks
no
minutes
publ.hearings
15- Z- 68
removed
19-~68
legend
no comments
p.h.
closed
City Attorney Anderson cautioned that staff reports should be
prior to closing the public hearing since these reports might
additional audience comments.
obtained
induce, counsel
cautions
There were no further comments from the staff.
The motion to close the public hearing passed unanimously.
Ordinances
1.
First reading of Ordinance No. 414: Legend as listed under
"Public Hearings. Item B., Application 19-Z-68" above.
Councilman Dempster moved, Councilman Fitzgerald seconded and it was
passed unanimously that the Ordinance be read by title only and that
the Mayor's reading of same cOnstitutes a first reading.
no staff report
motion passed
ordinances
Ord. 414
Urst
reading
page 4
Ord. 002 ,:.2.
.!Q:1l
legend
request
for
joint
meeting
matter
continued
Ord. 002
(<I-I)
first
reading
Ord. 412
legend
Ord. 412
enacted
Ord. 413
legend
Ord. 413
enacted
Minutes of the City Council September 16, 1968
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Ordinances cont'd
First reading of Ordinance No. 002 (0-2), providing for the
rédàction of the minimum area requirement of a Planned
Development to not less than 15 (fifteen) acres and amending
Ordinance 002 (0).
Since this Ordinance had been referred back to the City Council by
the Planning Commission with the recommendation that the minimum area
of a Planned Development be reduced to not less than fifteen acres,
Councilman Dempster felt that the City Council and the Planning
Commission members should be afforded an opportunity to jointly
discuss this matter at an adjourned ;c.c."'t:i,ng prior ~oa listed reg.ular
meeting.
Councilman Dempster moved to continue discussion of Item VIlA. 2. to
7:30 p.m. on the night of the next meeting of the City Council. Council~
man Fitzgerald seconded and it was passed unanimously.
3.
First reading of Ordinance No. 002 (q-l): establishing require-
ments for off-street parking.
Councilman Dempster moved, Councilman Fitzgerald seconded and it was
passed unanimously that the Ordinance be read by title only and that
the Mayor's reading of same constitutes a first reading.
4.
Second reading of Ordinance No. 412: prohibiting gambling or
the keeping, conducting or maintaining of any house, room,
apartment or place of gambling in the City of Cupertino,
prescribing penalties for the violation thereof and fixing
effective date therefor.
Councilman Dempster moved enactment, Councilman Fitzgerald seconded.
Ayes: Councilmen Beaven, Dempster, Fitzgerald, Stokes, Noel
Noes: None
Absent: None
5.
Second reading of Ordinance 413: providing for the abatement
and removal as public nuisance of abandoned, wrecked, dis-
mantled or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof from
privet.cor 'Public property not including highways, and
recovery of costs of administration therefor as authorized
by Section 22660 of the Vehicle Code.
Councilman Dempster moved enactment, Councilman Fitzgerald seconded.
Ayes: Councilmen Beaven, Dempster, Fitzgerald, Stokes, Noel
Noe s: None
Absent: None
Minutes of the City Council September 16, 1968
Resolutions
1.
No. 1687: approving final map of Tract No. 4245; accepting
certain drives, places, avenues and roads; authorizing the
City Rngineer and the City Clerk to sign the final map;
and authorizing execution of the agreement in connection
therewith.
Councilman Beaven moved approval, Councilman Dempster seconded.
Ayes: Councilmen Beaven, Dempster, Fitzgerald, Stokes, Noel
Noes: None
Absent: None
2.
No. 1688: authorizing the City Manager to act in behalf
of the City Council as proponent in matters related to the
annexation of territory.
Councilman Dempster moved adoption, Councilman Fitzgerald seconded.
Ayes: Councilmen Beaven, Dempster, Fitzgerald, Stokes, Noel
Noes: None
Absent: None
3.
No. 1689: authorizing execution of an agreement with the
City of Saratoga establishing a common boundary.
Councilman Dempster moved adoption, Councilman Fitzgerald seconded.
Ayes: Councilmen Beaven, Dempster, Fitzgerald, Stokes, Noel
Noes: None
Absent: None
4.
No. 1690: approving final plan for the improvement of
frontage of east side of Highway 85 north of Bollinger
Road, authorizing the City Engineer to sign the final
plan; and authorizing the execution of the agreement in
connection therewith.
Councilman Dempster moved for adpption, pending receipt of the im-
provement bond. Councilman Fitzgerald seconded.
Ayes: Councilmen Beaven, Dempster, Fitzgerald, Stokes, Noel
Noes: None
Absent: None
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resolutions
Res. 1687
adopted
Res. 1688
adop te d
Res. 1689
adopted
Res. 1690
adopted
pending
bond receipt
5. No. 1691: payroll for the period ending September 15, 19,68. Res. 1691
City Treasurer Fitzgerald presented the payroll. Councilman Beaven
moved for adoption, Councilman Dempster seconded.
Ayes: Councilmen Beaven, Dempster, Fitzgerald, Stokes, Noel
Noes: None
Absent: None
adopted
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Res. 1692
adopted
unf.bus.
candy
rock
manager
suggests
deferral
Minutes of the City Council September 16, 1968
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Resolutions cont'd
6.
No. 1692: miscellaneous and general expenditures.
City Treasurer Fitzgerald presented the list of expenditures. Councilman
Dempster moved for adoption, Councilman Beaven seconded.
Ayes: Councilmen Beaven, Dempster, Fitzgerald, Stokes, Noel
Noe s: None
Absent: None
Unfinished Business
A.
Appropriate action to be taken relative to the Candy
ROck Development.
City Attorney Anderson asked that the City Manager make a report on
this matter. City Manager Storm stated that it would be advantageous
to defer this matter to a later time pending receipt of a completed
package from the developer of the project, thus eliminating the
necessity to expend public funds for the completion of the development.
Since it was Attorney Anderson's suggestion not to have the City install
candy rock the improvements but to defer the matter pending completion of the
matter post-balance of the project, Councilman Dempster,,¡nov,edto continue Item VIllA.
poned for thirty days. Councilman Beaven seconded and it was passed unanimou~ly.
17-~68
appeal -
legend
mayor's
statements
p.h. re-
opened
with
directive
staff
report
B.
Appeal by Maryknoll Construction Company and Suburban Associates
for the denial by Planning Commission on August 12, 1968 of
Application 17-Z-68: rezoning of approximately 20,5 acres
located west of Lockwood Drive between Voss Avenue and Alcalde
Road from Agricultural Residential (AI-IO) zone to a Multiple
Hig~density Residential (RJ-2.2*) zone.
Mayor Noel reiterated that the public hearing had been closed during the
previous meeting of this body; however, since it had been the City
Attorney's opinion that additional staff reports might influence
audience comments, he requested a decision from the Council members relative
to the re-opening of the public hearing.
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Councilman Dempster moved, Councilman Stokes seconded and it was passed
unanimously to re-open the public hearing asking, however, that comments
be kept to a minimum by designating a spokesman for both the opposition
and the proponents, and not to duplicate statements.
When asked to do so, Director of Public Works Finney stated that, according
to instructions received from the City Council, he had researched all
inherent matters relative to this proposal. Mr. Finney said that, basically,
four areas of concern had previously been discussed: insufficient water
supply for the area; lack of sanitary sewer facilities; an additional
traffic burden on existing roads; and incorporation of this area into
the Master Plan.
Minutes of the City Council September 16, 1968
Appl. 17-Z-68 appeal cont'd
Mr. Finney emphasized that , with the proposed installation of the
water tank, the area would have sufficient water; that the Sanitary
District had provided sufficient facilities for any and all multiple
dwellings that might be constructed in this area; that recent traffic
counts had shown sufficient existing streets to handle this additional
vehicular traffic generated by the proposed development; and that the
area development was a Planning Commission matter and would be Master
planned in the future. Mr. Finney contended that all matters could
be solved adequately and that the Public Works Department could not
foresee any problems.
Mr. Donald Diehl of 1055 Cordova, Cupertino, addressed the Council
stating that the opponents did not have a formal organization and
that he could not represent the entire opposing citizenry. Also,
that the submitted signatures did not represent a petition but
merely a list of , people opposing the construction of the high-rise.
Mr. Diehl outlined that national attention had been given the density
problem and read a letter submitted by the Committee for Green Foot-
hills and addressed to the Mayor and the City Council of the City
of Cupertino, which letter emphasized that the proposed high-rise
structure was not only contrary to Cupertino's Master planning, had
been denied by the City's Planning Commission, but also that cluster
developments should not be permitted in the foothills.
Mr. Diehl stated that this letter concurred with his feelings on the
matter as he was concerned about this change of zoning which is not
in the Master Plan; this development did not qualify under the
minimum acreage rule; that an irrevøcable precedent would be set;
that the City staff:s opinion was not valid since they were not
actual residents of the area under discussion; that considerations
such as taxes should warrant an additional study; that time should
be allowed to afford alternate proposals; that the tax base should
show all the costs involved, sQch as grading problems and the like;
and that a great number of residents in that area had moved there to
escape the high density in evidence elsewhere. Mr. Diehl also asked
that additional time be granted prior to a final decision in order to
afford in-depth study of all aspects.
City Attorney Anderson stated that Ordinance II. A., Section 6.012
specifies no time limit in which the City Council can reach a
decision on the application; however, that this matter had been
before the Council previously, had been duly processed, and that
it was left to the discretion of the Council members to either
render a decision at this time or continue the matter for a specified
time.
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in-depth
study by
staff cited
presentation
of opposition
let ter read
points of
opposition
defined
counsel
cites
ordinance
provision
page 8
audience
comments
present-
ation by
architect
legality
questioned
p.h.
closed
~~
opinion
rendered
prOject
status
inquiry
suggestion
for
continuance
points
reiterated
Minutes of the City Council September 16, 1968
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Appl. 17-Z-68 appeal cont'd
Mr. Grantin Hogan of 11067 Monta Vista Drive stated that he was against
this proposal because of the considerations mentioned by staff and not
because of the specific proposal which, in his opinion, was well
thought-out and attractive. Mr. Hogan maintained that all watters
researched by staff had been of a technical nature and did not reflect
the feelings of the reSidents of the area. He suggested that study
groups be permitted to research this matter further.
Architect David Termohlen of 1670 El Camino Real, Atherton, the architect
for the applicant, stated that the objections voiced by the Planning
Commission in their denial of this application had been of a technical
nature and, according to the staff report tonight, could be solved. He
requested that the Council view this matter merely on the basis of the
data submitted and upon the consideration that a definite time limit
is involved.
Mr. Dave Sayer of 10805 South Stevens Canyon Road, a member of the
, audience, questioned if it was legally correct that a 51% opposition
¡by adjacent property owners to any proposal would not constitute a
legal block, and requested that the City check into the percentage
of the opposition to this proposal.
Councilman Dempster moved, Councilman Stokes seconded and it was passed
unanimously to close the public hearing.
City Attorney Anderson stated that he knew of no such legal block rule
of law and that the audience member might be thinking of a referendum
which would need to generate from the entire citizenry of Cupertino
and not merely from a Committee.
Councilman Dempster asked the staff about the status of the foothill
mapping project and was advised that the contract for this project
had been let, the maps were being drawn up, and the maps should be
delivered to the City by the end of this week.
Councilman Dempster stated that, since the City had moved forward to
some degree with the mapping of the foothills, this matter should be
referred to staff for further examination and recommendation which
could then be discussed through a public hearing by the Planning
Commission, fully advertised, and be returned to the City Council
after that time. It was Mr. Dempster's feeling that this would
be the proper method to employ and that he would be more satisfied
in having done the right thing in discussing the subject exhaustively.
Councilman Stokes found himself in complete agreement with Councilman
Dempster, reiterating that he had requested an exhaustive study of the
foothills for quite some time, and that he was opposed to any major
project in the foothills without such study. ~rther, that the
members of the City Council had recognized the 1mportanc~ of a study for
this area and had authorized the expenditure of public funds for the
mapping of the foothills.
Minutes of the City Council September 16, 1968
Appl. 17-Z-68 appeal cont'd
Councilman Stokes emphasized that other projects had been denied in
the past for reasons of not having this study available and, although
he found himself somewhat excited about the proposed project, that
an irrevocable trend would be set and it would not be in the best
interest of the c~unity if the Council were to make a decision
without being able to refer to the study of the hill areas.
Councilman Fitzgerald agreed with his fellow Councilmen, but asked
that a time limit be set for any possible continuance, stressing
the fact that an indefinite waiting period would not be fair to the
applicant. Mr. Fitzgerald stated that he liked the proposal as sub-
mitted and would agree to an additional two or three-week waiting
period, but that he would not agree to an indefinite period of con-
tinuance.
Councilman Beaven stated that he was in basic agreement with his
fellow Councilmen but specifically agreed that a specified time limit
should be given for a possible continuance during which the adjoining
areas could also be considered.
Mayor Noel stated that he would not like to see the project turned
down; he did feel, however, that it would be premature to render a
decision now without the benefit of having viewed the foothill study.
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councilman
voices
opinion
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Councilman Stokes felt that this project was being viewed on the basis
of its attractiveness and not on the basis of whether or not this was
a good zoning for the area, and said that the Council had no assurance
that the project would be developed exactly as it was shown on the
renderings and that, although the applicant had repeatedly stated his
willingness to conform to all conditions, the adherence thereto could caution
not easily be enforced after an approval had been granted. Also, that ¡expressed
this was not merely a decision to solve technical matters but to setting by
a trend for the entire area and that aesthetic considerations should councilman
be left out of a decision altogether as the prime consideration should
be the zoning. It was Mr. Stokes' feeling that the matter had not
been studied adequately to determine whether or not the City could
subsequently live with the trend it was setting.
Councilman Stokes moved to deny Application 17-Z-68, Councilman
Dempster seconded.
Ayes: Councilmen Beaven, Dempster, Stokes, Noel
Noes: Councilman Fitzgerald
Absent: None
Mayor Noel called a recess at 9:30 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:40 p.m.
! 17-Z-68
I denied
!
o recess
Mayor Noel inquired as to the status of the library matter and the im-
provements of Blaney Avenue, and Bubb Road. He was advised that the
library matter had status quo and that a meeting was planned with the inquiries
principals to the Blaney Avenue matter later in the week, both of
which matters would be reported to the City Council at their next
meeting.
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new bus.
bid
r~sults
Minutes of the City Council ,$ßPJ;gmbar 16, 1968
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New Business
City Clerk Ryder had previously submitted a written recap of the auto-
motive equipment bid opening results. Mr, Ryder explained that seven
agencies had checked out the bid forms, six had been returned, two
of which were from local agencies.
Councilman Dempster questioned if the low bidder was responsive, as he
had not complied with the delivery date condition and asked the City
Attorney for his opinion on the matter.
¡
!Attorney Anderson stated that if the Council decides that the low bid
is non-responsive because of the non-conformity to a listed requirement,
¡the next lowest bidder would qualify.
j
¡In re-emphasizing that difficulties had previously been encountered
bid is ¡because of non-conformance to a stated requirement by a bidder, Council-
non- ¡man Dempster moved to declare the Courtesy Chevrolet low bid non-
responsive responsive. Councilman Fitzgerald seconded and it was passed,unanimously.
question
asked
legal
opinion
Some discussion ensued on the subject of the bids having been submitted
as unit proposals or as an integrated proposal, It then became the majority
discussion opinion that the bid be awarded on the low net cost for all pieces of
equipment as the bid proposal did not specify otherwise.
bid
award
,Councilman Fitzgerald moved to award the contract to the lowest bidder,
Key Chevrolet agency, in the amount of $13,739.11. Councilman Dempster
seconded.
I Ayes: Councilmen Beaven, Dempster, Fit~gerald, Noel
Noes: Councilman Stokes
Absent: None
¡Mayor Noel reiterated an offer made by Mr. Gerald Puetz relative to
park ,citizen participation of the financing for the park development in the
discussio~western section of the City. In that connection, Mayor Noel felt that
!the City should be provided with a temporary ball park, one that would
¡not be elaborate but merely provide a ball park for the citizens.
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suggestio
costs
reported
ma tter
to staff
Councilman Dempster felt that this matter should be referred back to the
Parks and Recreation Commission for further study, as he was not sure
of what the Mayor had in mind as far as costs were concerned.
Director of Parks and Recreation Parham reported on some preliminary
reports he had assimilated relative to the initiation and costs for
a ball park, itemizing the costs for all necessities to amount to
some $20,000 to $23,000.
It was the consensus that a staff report relative to this matter be
requested and to place this item on the agenda for the next Council
mee ting.
directive Councilman Fitzgerald so moved, Councilman Stokes seconded and it was
passed unanimously.
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parks
pamphlets
distributed
clerk
no further
report
request
for further
consideration
due process
of law
emphasized
Minutes of the City Council September 16, 1968
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Report of Officers cont'd
H.
Director of Parks and Recreation
',;,-
Pamphlets describing the City's Fall recreation program had previously
been handed the Councilmen for their information and file. There was
no further report.
1.
City Clerk - Finance Director
There was no report in addition to the previously submitted written
departmental report.
Mr. James W. Cooper, one of the principals of Suburban Associates,
addressed the Council stating that, because of the rather abrupt
decision to deny a high-rise apartment project of this magnitude,
he would request the Council's indulgence in permitting this matter
further study and possible re-consideration. Mr. Cooper said that
there were several reasons for this request, not the least of which
was the investment of some twelve million dollars by the principals
to the proposal. Mr. Cooper maintained that during the last two
weeks there had been a distinct change in the feeling toward the
project by the Councilmen; he asked for a continuation of this matter
to a later time.
City Attorney Anderson stated that the City Council had followed his
suggestion for a report from the staff, had re~opened the public hearing,
had permitted the public to be heard and to comment on the points
raised by the staff and that, in his understanding of the law, the
applicant had received full and due process of this law. According
to Attorney Anderson, there is no provision in the Ordinance by which
this public hearing can be re-opened again as the people opposed to
the construction had left the premises and the Ordinan~e does not
allow for a re-hearing of the matter.
Councilman Dempster stated that he would not object to a further study
further study of this matter, but that he would like to receive the requested study
welcomed and all additional information as the receipt of same could possibly
render a change in circumstances.
attorney
cautions
of possible
suits
In answer to questions by the applicant if the attorney for the
applicant could make a statement, City Attorney Anderson cautioned
that anything the applicant or his representative would say at this
time might prejudice their own case. Mr. Anderson reiterated that the
Council was merely interested in preventing the City's exposure to
mandamus suits by people who are no longer present at this meeting
and that there is no listed business matter before this Council at
this time, but that the applicant could re-apply at any time since
this City does not have a one-year limitation. This, then, would
afford the City Council to grant a new hearing and the citizens an
opportunity to be heard further.
Minutes of the City Council September 16, 1968
Report of Officers
A.
City Treasurer
There was no further report from the City Treasurer.
B.
City Manager
Mr. Storm had previously submitted his written report to the members
of the City Council; there was nothing further,
C.
City Attorney
In quoting portions of the Los Angeles judicial district of the
People vs. Green, Attorney Anderson stated that a landowner had
been charged with a criminal complaint in maintaining a defective
condition on his property that could be dangerous to persons or
property. He had been tried, found guilty by a jury, and appealed
the decision to the Appellate Court who had reversed the decision.
This, in turn, was appealed with the re-affirmation of the original
verdi~t. Mr. Anderson cited this case in connection with his
research on the powers of the Council relative to the rights of
property owners within the City.
D.
Director of Public Works
There was no verbal report in addition to the written departmental
report submitted earlier.
E,
City Engineer
In the absence of City Engineer Boyd, Mr. Viskovich presented the
written report of his department.
Councilman Stokes moved, Councilman Dempster seconded and it was
passed unanimously to authorize the City Engineer, by minute order,
to inform the developer and his bonding company that the improvement
bomds for Tract No. 2769, La Cresta Unit No.2, may now be retired.
F.
Director of Planning
There was no report from that department.
G.
Chief Building Inspector
There was no written report.
At this point, Mr. Cooper, a principal to the previously denied
appeal of the Maryknoll Construction Company proposal, asked to
be heard prior to adjournment. The Council agreed.
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treasurer'
no report
manager
report
submitted
attorney
complaint
cases
cited
pub 1. works
no
report
engineer
report
submitted
51,002
minute order
approval
planning
no report
building
no report
request for
recognitiC"
Minutes of the City Council September 16, 1968
Councilman Stokes stated that if it was the applicant's feeling that
there had been a decided change in the thinking of the Council, he
might not have correctly understood, and probably read into, the com-
ments made by the Councilmen. In view of the City Attorney's
remarks, Councilman Stokes suggested adjournment,
Councilman
October 7,
mously,
Fitzgerald moved for adjournment to 7:30 p.m. on Monday,
1968. Councilman Stokes seconded and it was passed unani-
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p,m.
APPROVED:
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of Cupertino
ATTEST:
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misinter-
pretation
suggested
adj ourned
to special
meeting
adjournment