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C I T Y ° F CUP E R TIN 0
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL - October 2, 1961
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TIME:
10321 So. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road
8:00 P,M,
I SALUTE TO THE FLAG
II ROLL CALL: Councilmen Present: Benetti, Jewett, Pelosi, Saich
and Lazaneo
Councilmen Absent: None
Starf Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City
Clerk and Asst. City Engineer
III MINUTES OF' THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS: September 18 and 20, 1961
Minutes of September 18, page 9, second paragraph, change
"utilizing" to "improving".
Moved by Councilman Saich that the minutes of September 18 and
20, 1961 be approved with the above correction. Seconded by Council-
man Jewett,
AYES: Councilmen:
NAYS: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
MOTION CARRIED:
IV PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Benetti, Jewett, Pelosi, Saich and Lazaneo
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A, FRANK MARAL: Application No, 36-2-61 to rezone 175' x 108'
from C-l-H to M-I-H; south side of Stevens Creek Blvd" 611' west
of Blaney. (Denial recommended by Planning Commission Resolution
67,) Appeal continued.
Mr, Richards represented the applicant in place of Jane Brooks.
He said their position remains the same and he is prepared to
answer any questions that the City Council may have.
The Mayor said that he would like to know just what will trans-
pire on the property if it is rezoned,
Mr, Richards answered that the business known as Cupertino
Plumbing, now operating out of a San Jose address, will use the
property if rezoning enables them to do so. He reviewed the fact
that the front of the property is zOned C-I-H and no change is
requested therefor, A solid board fence 6' high will surround the
property presented in this application for rezoning. The fence
will serve to shield vehicles, pipes, fittings, etc" which will be
used in the plumbing business. He stated that the ~ront property,
including the building, has been examined by the Building Inspector,
and approved (in the sense that it can be brought to building code
standards for a commercial structure).
Mr. Richards said further that it is his understanding that he
cannot apply for anything but M-l, In some communities he has
found that this use is classed as C-2 or C-3. However, he applies
for M-I here in order to use the property for plumbing materials,
He said he wants the use rather than the zoning itself,
The City Council is a policy making body. He said he still
thinks that the property could be approved by issuing a use permit,
If the use does not fit and appears to be incompatible, then the use
permit can be revoked,
Councilman Saich aslced about the taxable sales from such a
location. Mr, Richards said that he is not in a position to answer
this tax question, Mr, Saich referred the question to the City
Attorney.
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Mr, Anderson said that the salp. tax law in effect is actually "~.
a use and sales tax, as written in the Bradley Burns law, However, ¡~0
the use tax feature is largely unenforcee.ble, although pressure
has been brDught to bear against the State Board of Equalization in
this regard, The State Board has determined that the place of sale
and the place of use are one and the same, thus fJ_xing the place
of sale as the place to 1"¡iüch the sales tax ~s remitted, The place
of use is unrecognized for the most part.
Councilman Jewett aslced about the front of the property ad-
joining Stevens Creek Boulevard,
The Mayor said that the matter before the City Council applies
to the rear section only. He asked the City Attonley for further
clarification of the use permit features in the C-l zone regulat~ons,
The City Attorney said that the ord~nance does not make pro-
vis~on for the issuance of a use permit to a plumb~ng supply business
in a C-I-H zone.
The Mayor said that he is sesking a remedy which would be
feasible.
Counc~lman Pelosi called for a measurement of the property and
said that he is not in accord with the depth. He thinks the City
Council has more or less crystalized on a commercial depth of 500',
In this case the rear lot line of the proposed M-l-H would be only
370' or so from Stevens Creek Boulevard, The second pOint be brought
up concerned the road pattern in the area. He asl:ed fOr a look at
the inten1al road structure as shown on the neighborhood plan
(neighborhood plan was posted; no road shown on or near the subject
property) ,
Councilman Pelosi proposed the possibility that the entire
quadrant, comprising some 50 acres at the southeast corner of Highway
9 and Stevens Creek Road, mlßht be a logical M-l zone. He proposed
a study session to discuss such a matter.
In response to further comm,;;nt by the Mayor, the City Attorney
in revie¡¡ing the zonir,g regulations, noted the existance of a twi-
light area and said tha.t C-2 might possibly fit a plumbing operatjon
with a use permit. He indlcated that the City Council could so
construe the ordinance.
Cow1cilman Jewett referred to the front parcel again. He asked
the appl~cant if they intended to keep it as a C-I-H zone for retai
sales. Mr, Richards ~nswered that it would be used for retailing
and semi-professional use.
Councilman Benetti asked Councilman Pelosi if his suggestion
concerning an M-l-·H quadrant WÐ.S meant to be pel'-Clnent to the Dresen-¡;
applìca tiOll.
Councilman Pelosi said that it was not quite pertinent to the
appl~cation under consideration at the moment, but he feels the
City Council should consider such zoning. He added that :it is
obvious that a north-south street must be situated between Blaney
and Highway 9,
The Mayor called on the Chairman of the Planning Commission,
Nr, Small said that the small piece of property left in front
was a definite consideration in the Planning Commission denial. Thl
property is deemed too srr~ll to be a good commercial property,
possibly the main reason for the denial. The location of M-l zoning
on Stevens Creek Road with particular reference to the type of M-l
was also a factor.
Mr. Hichards saidí:;hat the Planning Commission did object to
M-l zoning in this location, He reiterated that the applicant does
not really want M-l, but \'¡ants to use the property for the specifieC'
use and is, therefore, obliged to apply for M-l since they are under
instructio¡¡ that such zoning is the only correct appl1cation. He
reviewed the fact that the Planning Commission preferred to have
M-I-H somewhere else, especially M-l-H of a bu~lding ßervice nature.
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Through traffic was also a factor he said. In this connection he
maintained that small picl~up trucks will go out only once a day in
most instances and would not be a traffic problem,
Councilman Pelosi asked the City Attorney if the intended use
could fit in a C-2 zone with a use permit,
The City Attorney sa :I.d it would fit in a C-2 zone with a use
permit but not in a C-l zone with a use permit,
IIloved by CoUncilman Benetti that the hearing be closed,
Seconded by Councilman Saich.
AYES: Councilmen:
NAYS: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
MOTION CARRIED:
Benetti, Jewett, Pelosi, Saich and Lazaneo
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Moved by Councilman Benetti that the application of Frank
Maral be denied, Seconded by Councilman Jewett.
AYES: Councilmen:
NAYS: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
MOTION CARRIED:
Benetti, Jewett, Pelosi and Saich
Lazaneo
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B. JACK DYMOND, JR.: Application No, 21-2-61 to rezone 11.3
acres from A-2:B-2 to R-2-H, Hest side of Mountain View-Stevens
Creelr Road; south side of ~10nta Vista School, north of Alcalde.
Tentative Map, (Denial recommended by Planning Commission Resolu-
tion 68), Appeal continued.
Gene I~stin representing the applicant, said first, that he
feels that the area all arow1d the site is of such a nature to
make first class R··l homes impractical. He referred especially
to heavy truck traffic on !1ountain View-Stevens Creek Road, a
truck operation on the property adjoining '\;0 the south, and small
old homes on the north side.
He went on to say that a good quality duplex will sell in the
area Hhile he doubted a good quality single family dwelling would
do lilce1nse. .vi th regard to the upJ<eep, he said the usual practice
Ii1Ð is for the owners to live in one part and rent the other section
wi th the O1lners maintaining the property,
Councilman Pelosi aslced for the Planning Commission action on
this application, The City Clerk read resolution 68, including the
reasons for denial and rr.aJcing reference to the reports requested by
the Planning Commission, including water, sewer outfall and
multiple in the viewpoint 01 the Cupertino Planning Consultant and
the County planning staff.
The City Manager ans¡~ered that it is his opinion that vlhile
the answer might be "no" if the development was ready today, that
water ¡dll be provided by the time that this project is ready for
occupancy.
Regarding sewers, George Perkins read the Sanitary District
letter of September 8, I"lhich states that the Cupertino Sanitary
Board has instructed him to inform Eugene R. Mastin that the
property, as proposed, can be served by the District,
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Councilman Saich asJœd why the applicant did not put R-l in
the rear of the property and R-2 in front,
Mr. Mastin said R-l could undoubtedly be built, it is simply
a question of whether they could be sold.
r~r. Excell stated that he is buying the property from Dymond
and that he definitely feels he is upgrading the area, The Mayor
said the question can be resolved to a simple one, namely, go for
R-2 or not. He revlewed the Planning Commission objections, noting
that some of they have been answered in full. As to the Planning
Consultant, he is not yet available for consultation. He observed
that the decision is a question of the zoning on its own merits.
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Councilman Pelosi aslœd about the width of Nountain View- """"
Stevens Creek Road, is it ~irmly established as go '? ~~
The City Manager answered that the County has already established
a 90' cross section on the west side of Mountain View-Stevens Cree!c
Road,
Councilman Pelosi referred to legal counsel aslcing what force
or effect Planning Commission objections have, or petitions which
revolve around objections \~hich have already been resolved.
The City Attorney said there is no flat answer to the question
that the City Council mUst simply weight all the evidence before th
includil1g outmoded views and answered objections.
Coui1cilman Pelosi as!ced the Chairman of the Planning Commission
to discuss the application.
Nr, Small said that nine neighborhood hearings were held in
the Council Chambers and that these hearings revealed that the
people of the City want Cupertino to be predom:mantly R-l. In the
subject area he said that the sewers are designed for 7 people per
acre. He also said that the Cupei"tino Planning Commission has
already sent several letters of protest to the County with respect
to multiple zoning in the vicinity. HOI/ever, he said the Planning
Commlssion is up against a policy decision on multiple. There are
187 acres now zoned for multiple in the City, al'chough he acknow-
ledged that most of it is not in use. The denial by the Planning
Commission leaves the policy decision squarely up to the City
Council.
'l'he Mayor further reviewed the reports aslced by the Planning
Commission, saying that all of the answers would soon be in and
could change the opinion of the Planning Commission.
Councilman Pelosi, through the chair, asked the applicant if he
wishes to go back to the Planm.ng Commission with a re-"ised map
showing reduced number 0,:' uni ts and a 90' roadway,
The applicant said that his plans have been pending since
Febl~ary and he requested a decision from the City Council.
r~ovecl by Councilman ,S'.Üch that the hearin:; be closed.
Seconded by Councilman Jewç~t.
AYES: Councilmen:
NAYS: COuncilmen:
ABSEW£: Councilmen:
MOTION CARRIED:
Benettj., Jewett, Pelosi, Saich and Lazaneo
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r10ved by Councilman Jewett, that inasmuch as the applicant
made a statement to the effect that he could not upgrade the area,
and inasmuch as the applicant 'requests a vote without furth'?r delay,
and in view of the fact that the area is in his opinion prime
resldential property, that the application be denied. Seconded by
Councilman Benetti.
AYES: Councilmen:
NAYS: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
MOTION CARRIED:
Benetti, Jewett, Pelosi, Saich and Lazaneo
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C. DEEP CLIFFE: Application No. 37-Z-61 to rezone about 28 acres
from A-2:B-il· to R-l, R-2-H, R-3·-H & C-l-Hj southeast corner of
McClellan and Mountain View-Stevens Cree!c Rd. (Recommended by
Planning Commission Resolution 69 as to zoning and map),
James Desmond represented the ap~licant. He said that Plan
"A", which was then posted on the board, was approved by the
Planning Commission, which considered three other phases of the
subdivision, labeled "B", "CIi, and "D". He stated that it has been
suggested that the City get together with the County on the subject
of the 90' road all the way to the Darn, He said the applicant had
no objection to the 901 road as such. If study proves it would be
feasible, the applicant will go along with the motion providing for
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a 901 road. However the applicant would hate to see the 90' road
stop at the southerly end of' t11e Deep Cliffe property. He observed
that it may be necessary, in order to build a 90' road all the way
to the dam, to buy and move a few houses, He then said that he
does not think it a good idea but w~ll abide by the vote of' the
Council.
The City Clerk read the letter of protest from J. Stanley
Tormey, 22711 San Juan Road, in which he protested the construction
of the duplex units, street lighting on Mountain View-Stevens Creel:
Road, and also the "gas station" to be constructed opposite the
Stevens Creek Grocery at McClellan Road, Verbally he expressed
objection to the decorative type of mercury vapor lights on 225 ft.
centers. He said he believed in single family homes for the area
and did not thime that such fancy high-powered lighting was suitable
for the district ,He asked that the vicinity be !cept rural.
The City Clerk read a letter from Dean M. Sayre, 10805 South
Stevens Creek Road, Cupert~no, It was a 2-page letter protesting
the rezoning on several grounds including population density, street
lighting, etc.
Mr. Sayer said he 00ught the property 5 or 6 years ago and has
worlced nights to build his house with his mm hands. If this light-
ing is permitted, it will spoil the view that he has spent 5 years
to acquire, Furthermore, he does not like the idea of absentee
land owners as the property Hould become a blighted area more
quickly than as R-l. He concluded by saying that it is the lights
that really bother him,
Counc:Üman Jewett aslced ~1r. Desmond if any thought has been
given to dedicating land for a neighborhood parle.
Mr. Desmond answered in the negative, although he said that
they are considering a recreation area at the southwest corner of
the property. At the present time the subdivision is being planned
wholly on a residential basis except for one lot at the northeast
corner. However, the area labeled "B" on the rezoning application
and not a part of the subd~vlsion, might be used for some type of
recreation. ¡^lith reference to the commercial lot he said he does
not recall ever mentioning a service station, although definite
reference to that poss~bility was made by the Planning Commission.
As to the lighting, this matter will have to be decided by the City.
They themselves have no preference for mercury vapot lights 220'
apart, He reiterated that the applicant has never considered a
service station on the lot labeled as commerc~al. Relat~ve to
Mountain View-Stevens Creele Road, Mr, Desmond said that the 90'
right-or-way makes R-l homes out of the question, Therefore the
R-3-H request on Mountain View-Stevens Creel: Road, also the R-2
request on McClellan Road. He mentioned the problems in getting in
and out of a garage on a 90' street with the usual traffic. He
went on to say that many people do prefer to live in apartments.
Those who chose apartments, he said, should have the opportunity for
a nice place to' live,
Councilman Saich aslced what l<ind of houses the builder is
going to put up, Mr. Desmond answered that the R-l houses would
be sold at about $25,000 and that the R-3 would be one-story, well
done,
Councilman Benetti asleed abou t the area labeled "B" not a part
of the subdiv~sion,
Mr, Desmond explained that area "B" is part
application, but not part o~ his tentative map.
were considering AR zoninG for area "B",
of his rezoning
At one time they
Councilman Benetti said tJ~t there would be a lot of people
in the area and he agreed that recreational facilities would
certainly help, He suggested a cabana type development, Mr,
Desmond agreed that it is a very beautiful area and they have con-
sidered a swim and racquet club, the purchase of a home entitling
the O'~1ers to membership in such a club, However, he said that
he did not know at this point, they need to see what future demand
would be,
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Councilman Jewett observed that the chances of recreation would~'
be something approaching nil Ül the future if' the Ci ty Council \:'!¡:"
approved the map bei'ore it now with no recreation shown. He
emphasized tl)at there is no recreation area shoun on the tentatlve
map as it now stands.
The Mayor aslced if Councilman Benetti is asl"ing f'or dedication
of a parle Councilman Benetti answered in the negative. He said
that he is asking for recreatlonal facilities to accommodate the
people who live there, not for a public park to be developed and
dedicated by the owner.
Councilman Pelosi said that in all of the developments there
always has been conslderation given to reduced lots in return for
cabana type facilities, No such development has actually taken
place, but discussion of it always indicated that some concession
would be made to the bUilder in exchange for such recreational areas,
He emphaslzed that he is a firm believer in recreation but noted that
the particular area in question has more recreation around it than
any other subdivision in the City. He added that there is no law
stating that recreation must be provided. If the subdivider wishe~
to provide recreation, he said this would be very i'ine. Councilman
Benetti repeated that his questions and suggestions have nothing to
do with the dedication 0:'" property. Councilman Pelosi asknowledged
that he understands the recreation under dlscussion is of the
cooperative type for the benefit of the owners, and future owners.
r,1r, Desmond said that personally he would be in favor of a
swim and racquet club. I-Ie llÌ 11 broach the matter to his principals.
The Mayor asked the Council if they are not in effect telling
the applicant he will get his rezoning if he provides recreation,
Councilmen Benetti and Jewett demurred.
Councilman Jewett added that the map in general looks good,
that the lots are good slze, that the development is a start on
improving Monta Vista, He called it a trend in the right way.
Furthermore, he could not see much wrong with R-2 on McClellan and
R-3 on Mountain View-Stevens Creek Road.
Dean Sayre stated that kids cant be put on a golf course, nor
can they be put on school grounds. The big worry is to keep the
children off Mountain View-Stevens Creek Road. He also said t¡~t
there are more bars than needed in the area. Stella Ger·tson, he
said ~Jants to develop a Disneyland type of use Ilhich he also
criticized, With reference to houses located on busy streets, he
said that it is his observation that these are the first to sell.
The Mayor assured Mr. Sayre that all opinions are duly
considered without regard to address and that the people living
outside the City limits are getting an equal consideration to those
living within the City limits of Cupertino.
Councilman Pelosi disagreed with Mr. Sayre in that the local
school districts have fully cooperated with the City recreation
program, Specifically they have granted use of property, facilities,
and equipment for City recreation. He stated that such a City
supel~ised recreation program has been in effect for quite some time,
He also toolc exception to r,1r, Sayre's opinion that single family
dwellings sell well on busy streets such as 90' thoroughfares. He
mentioned recent developments which would have been deterred if
R-l ~¡aS situated on 90' rights-of-way. He reiterated that the City
Council has always given every consideration to people without the
Ci ty limi ts, He aslced Hr, Sayre to annex to the City,
The Hayor said that such an annexation would be studied at a
later date; the question before the Council now concerns the zoning
application,
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Councilman Saich asl"ed about the acreage in the area labeled
r1r, Desmond answered that there are 4! acres in area "B".
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COUhú~lman Benetti observed that we have a would-be cooperative
applicant and tlleref"ore he favored pursuing the recreation matter
further and encouraging the applicant to discuss it with the City in
detaiL In the two-wee]: interjm this opportunity could be exercised
by Mr, Desmond on the basis ore business proposit2on,
Councilman Pelosi sa2d that a 90' right-o.L'-way should also be
discussed.
\lard Crump said that Mr. Benetti's suggestion raises quest20ns
in the mi¡1ds or builders, namely that home buyers may feel that the
same rate of tax is unfair if the owner is in effect providing his
own recreation, Would the City providing for reduced tax rate
equalize the cost of recreation,
Councilman Benetti ansv¡ered that, off-hand, he could see no
essential difference between such a situation and the school tax
applied to families who send their children to parochial schools.
They have to pay the ta:~ rate although they do not avail themselves
of the facilities.
Moved by Councilman Saich that the hearing be closed, Seconded
by Councilman Jewett,
AYES: Councilmen:
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ABSENT: Councilmen:
MOTION CARRIED:
Benetti, Jewett, Pelosi, Saich and Lazaneo
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Moved by Councilman Jewett that the City Attorney be instructed
to draft the ordinance rezoning the subject property per application
37-2-61 and approving the tentative map as recommended by the Planning
Commission Resolution 69, Seconded by Councilman Saich,
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ABSENT: Councilmen:
MOTION CARRIED:
Benetti, Jewett, Pelosi, Saich and Lazaneo
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V ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ~OR ADOPTION:
A. ORDINANCE 189: Rezoning property of Ripley Homes from R-l:B-2
to R-l; 2 acres on the \"1es'c side of Blaney bet,"¡een Hariani and
Forest Ave., adjoining Triumph NO.2 Subdivision. Planning
Commission Resolution 63, Tentative Map, (File 35-Z-61). Second
Reading.
Moved by Councilman Saich that full readlng of Ordinance 189 be
waived by unanimous consent and reading confined to title only.
Seconded by COill1cilman Denetti.
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ABSENT: Councilmen:
MOTION CARRIED:
Benetti, Jewett, Pelosi, Saich and Lazaneo
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The City Clerk read Ordinance 189 by title only,
Moved by Councilman Saich that Ordinance 189 be enacted.
Seconded by Councilman Jewett,
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ABSENT: Councilmen:
MOTION CARRIED:
Benetti, Jewett, Pelosi, Saich and Lazaneo
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B. ORDINANCE 190: Rezoning property of Joseph D'. Brown from
R-3-H & R-l:E-2 to M-l-H ~, R-3-H; 8~ acres on the west side of
Highway 9, 1819' north of Stevens Creek Blvd, (File 22-2-61)
First reading given,
VI PA YING BILLS:
A. Resolutions 497 and 1¡98.
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Moved by COl!.J1cil'11?n Sa'r.lo, th.Flt Resolution 49"( be adopted, ~~
Seconded Ly (;uudcilman Pelosl. µ;f~·:
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MOTION CARRIED:
Benettl, Jewett, Pelosi, Saich and Lazaneo
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Moved by Counci lma.d Benetti that Re so lutionL~98 be adoptsd.
Seconded by Councilman Saich.
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ABSENT: Councilmen:
MOTION CARRIED:
Benetti, Jewett, Pelosi, SdlCh and Lazaneo
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VII PROTESTS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
(1) MacKay & Somps: Appeal of Planning Commission denial,
Rodrigues Avenue rezoning.
Moved by Councilman Pelosl that the City Councll set I1acKay &
Somps appeal for hearing October 16, 1961. Seconded by Councilman
Saich.
AYES: Councilmen:
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ABSENT: Councilmen:
MOTION CARRIED:
Benettl, Jewett, Pelo¡;i, Saich and Lazaneo
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(2) Cupertino Council of P.S'.A.: October is membership month. The
P.T,A, requests that the City Council proclaim Octobe,'c:> be P.T.A,
membership month,
So moved by Cou,lcilman Je1l8t'c. S3concèed by Councilrri8.n Pelosi,
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ABSEN~: Councilme~:
MOTION CARRIED:
Ben€:tti, Jaw2tt, Pelosi, Saich and Lazaneo
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(3) Inter-City Council:
(4) Footlull COllege: Invi t;at:;.on
at 8:00 P,M., also tour on tJIonda.y,
Nùti"e of meeting October 5th, Los Ga.tos.
to deèication I"riday, October 20,
October 16, at 4:00 P,M,
(5) Chamber of CùJnmel'ce: ;3alance of statement for fiscal year
1960-61, also budget for 1961-62,
\~arner Wilson, Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce read
parts of' the reporc and aslced the City to appropriate $2,000 for
the current fiscal year for the Cup&l'tino Che.mber of Commerce.
The Mayor recommended that the City allocate ~;2, 000 tCJ'"al'd the
Chamber of Commerce, as requested,
!iIoved by Councilman Jewett that the Ci ty appropriate $2,0')0,00
for the Chamber 01' Commerce, to be paid in t"o equal installments,
one now and the second af'tel' the first of the calendar year.
Seconded by Councilman Saich,
AYES: Councilmen:
NAYS: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
MOTION CARRIED:
Benetti, Jewett, Pelosi, Salch ~nd Lazaneo
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Councilman Pelosi s&id h,- has not yet had an opportunity to
read the report, which he would like to see, especially the account-
ing of expenditl.tres, He also recalled thA.t he has ask"Jd the Chamber
of Commerce in the pa.st for the list of the contributing members
and the contributions of each. He stated that the Chamber does nee
money and noted that. $8,000 or $10,000 ccu1d probably be raised,
incluùìng the City's contributlon of $2,000, He said the City
Council should analyze the internal st~lcture of the Chamber of
Commerce.
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Tony Lillo, treasurer, read the receipts and expenditures for
the past fiscal year and the budgeted expenditures for the present
fiscal year. The bank balance as of 6-30-61 was (66[[9.80,
Expected income for July 1, 1961 thru June 30, 1962 makes the total
available $4,835,80 (not including the City Council appropriation),
The budgeted expenditures total $6,580.00, making an anticipated
deficit or $1,744,20, Mr. Lillo said that the new budget will
increase the level of serVlces provided by the Chamber of Commerce,
and that the $2,000 just appropriated by the Council will keep the
Chamber in the black, The figures are based on a membership of
80, He suggested a joint meeting with the City Council in order
to discuss further the Chamber of Commerce organization and program,
The Mayor said that the Council will select a meeting date and
submit it to the Chamber ror their action.
(6) Perry Scott, City Manager, Sunnyvale: Letter or October 26,
1959 to Mayor Nathanson relative to "an inrormal meeting on
October 5, 1959 between the Councils of Cupertino and Sunnyvale".
Discussion concerned the agreed boundaries between the two cities,
curb to curb width of Homestead Road, and Sunnyvale's support for
the extension of Mary Avenue to Stevens Creek Road. Also attached
is Resolution No, 4355 of the City of Sunnyvale adopted December 27,
1960, requesting the Santa Clara County Board or Supervisors to
provide funds for purchase of rights-or-way for widening of State
Sign Route 9,
VIII REPORT OF OFFICERS AND COMr1ISSIONERS:
A. Report or City Treasurer:
None,
B. Report of City Engineer:
George Perkins made mention or the September 26 Council meet-
ing at which time there was discussion of the Cupertino-San Jose
storm drain agreement for the McClellan road area. At that time
Cupertino was still in need of additional plans from the City or
San Jose, and they have not been submitted as of October 2.
The report of October 2, 1961, concerns the Highway 9 improve-
ment with the recommendation that the estimated cost as indicated in
the report be adopted by the City of Cupertino as a maximum figure
ror reimbursement to the County of Santa Clara in conjunction with
the right-of-way acquisition for Highway 9, The report lists the
property owners on Highway 9 within the City, tl~ existing right-of
way, the frontage, the needed additional right-of-way width,
cOmmitted area and the needed area in square feet, Discussion con-
cerned the actual acquisition of property to be dedicated to the
City as part of a rezoning, The astual mechanics of these dedica-
tions provide that the dedication is not made until the time of
improvements, not the time of rezoning.
The Mayor noted some corrections in the report such as changee
in ownership and proposed a study session to pursue the acquisition
of the listed properties and the engineer's report as a whole.
Councilman Pelosi asked about the ramifications of the report
and any adopted property value relative to property tax assessment.
If the City Council establishes certain values on Highway 9, what
will be the result on the ad valorem taxes levied by the City
through the County Assessor's office.
The Mayor reviewsd the fact that the Council has been using a
value of $25,000 per acre on Highway 9, He soheduled the subJeot
ror Friday, October 6.
C, Report of City Attorney:
(l) The City Attorney read the Division of Highways letter
dated September 26, and signed by R, A, Haylor, relative to a
cloverleaf type interchange at Route 239 Freeway intersection with
Sign Route 9, The letter stated that the Division will review any
trafric information presented, although reiterated that they
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intersec'cion. The letter further s'ca ted the predicted s. verage dally
traffic fòr El l'Ionte Avenue for the yeó.r 1980 as well as the turning
movements predicated at the ,,01'7;.'0 239-- Sign Route S intersection,
(2) The City Attorney Gave fir3c rea.dlng to Ordinance 191,
decreasing the 45 r"ile speecl l:unl j; on Homestead Road,
(3) 'fbe City Attorney read Planr..ing Commission Resolution 66,
which referred to Ordina;c.e 89, th8 sign ordinance, The resolution
malces reference to the pos2:\.C:Jility of Ordinance 89 being an
emergency ordinance and also recommends the scheduling of a public
hearing to discuss possible changes of the ordinance with rpspect
to shopping center signs and such other lna tters as the Council méty
wish considered at public hear~ng,
The City Attorney advised that Ordinance 89 Has not an
emergency ordinance but ¡'ïaS duly passE-d as a regular ordinance.
The ~1ayor marked the s:Lgn ordinance for discussicn at the
October 6, me~ting.
(4) The City A ttornE-è! 'cook note of a claim for èiamages
presenced to the City of CU;Jer·c:.'10 cn Octc::,er 2 by Richard M,
NcGo\len on behalf of Russell Wright. He 8.dvised the City C12rk to
file a copy with the CH;y I S insu:'¿HJce carr·iei.', Earl T. F'isch€r. He
advised that these cla:trr:3 be Ji.spii t-ched iITë¡ledi2.tely to the j.nsuJ:'ance
carrier in any future Cft'!"".
D. Report of Planning C0nwiRs~oh:
See Planning Commlssion m:lnutes of Septerr.uer 25, 1.0('1.
E. Report of City ¡YIamlge::':
(1) The So\.~th2rn Pacifj." ¡e H, CJ. seeks ¡:;eë'ffil ssion to apçear'
before the Council for ëhe Cltyi3 s~ppor~ in S.P. is att0mpt tö'
acq·..¡ire control of W¿.?t.~:~·n Pacific n,R, Inasmuch as 3anta Pc. has
already been deniEd tb2 same privilegE, ~t is 83RumeJ that S.P.
can be in.fOrined aCl;ordj_nŒ:~~f"~ ¡.!.\~1.e Councj. i conc4I'r-=c1. 0
(2) The Cl";,3.mber 0I' Ccra;,n¿r-o'~, folluwing ëh€ Cocmeil's
suggestlon, has sè<bm.i.t·ced the L2.ú1E Foot>111 13oul=vard in place of
Mountain ìïiew"SteveDs ('reek hoad. The C:L ty Manager said he will so
inform U,e City of :L0,: Altus al'!d the Ccunty.
Moved by Coundl![¡an Pelosi that the City of Los Altos and the
County be infcrlnedcbJ.t. C..¡pey-cj,no adopts tbe ne.me "PooäÜll Boule·.
vard" for Mountain VievJ-Steve¡¡s Cx'ee!-: Hoad. 3aconded [,v C0Uloci irilé.n
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AYES: Councilmen:
NAYS: Councilmen:
ABSENT: COllnci lrr¡en:
MOTION CARRIE]):
Benetti, Je;~ett, Pelosi, Saieh and W."CJX1¿'0
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Sunnyvale
The City Manager reported that October 11, has been
for a joint meeting with the Sunnyvale City Council at
City Hall on the subje~t of ~~r~ Avenue.
(4) Plans fur 8ignaliz3.tion of NiJ ler and Stev0ns Croek
Boulevard and Blaney and Stevens Creek Boulevard are proceeding,
Tracings and specifications fcr' t:18 installation have beeD I'ec2ived,
prints have been made up and speclfi0ó.tions eOI':::,ecteå.. Bids will be
opened October 16, 1961.
(5) Nr, Hyman, cngln.H'~' :ro,n the D:;.vjsion of' Highways, has
presented pictures sllmÙng t:lat C3.l^S di23;onally parked alcngside of
the stores at the :õu,ltheó~st C;0rner ')f Highw",y 9 and Stc-.vens Creek
Road are encroaching on the Sbt.e :-lig\1way. He stated that the law
requires that parallel p,~,rlci1!~ 1'1'..\St be observed on any state highway
and that cars are €ncrob.ching by as much as four feet. If the City
will adopt an ordinance r<~quiring parallel parlcing the StatE) will
install the necessary lanes, parking stalls, and also the signs
"parle parallel",
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The City Attorney said that t'pa.rk parallel" signs we!'e
installed about 4 years ago, but an enforcement problem resulted
and the signs were removed. He said he knows or no code section
to prevent cars from baclcing onto Highway 9.
The Mayor scheduled the subject of parallel parking for the
adjourned meeting of October 6,
Councilman Pelosi said that if parallel parlcing was to be
discussed it should be discussed with res:pect to all of Highway 9,
not simply the Cali property.
Councilman Pelosi aslced what happened to the assessment district
report requested for Highway 9, The City Attorney said that the
City Engineer has reported northing could be done until the State
was finished with its widening program,
The Mayor asked the City Manager about the assessment distrlct
report on Blaney Avenue, The City Manager said he will make the
report at the next meeting.
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Jerry F~tzgerald called attention to a lot on the west side of
Blaney owned by C. B, Clifton. Mr. Clifton wants a building permit
for his site which is on the north side of Regnart Creek, some
400 or 500 feet west of Blaney.
The Mayor said that he could not see the necessity for install-
ing full City street improvements at this time. Therefore, he
proposed that the building permit be granted and the owner be allowed
to improve the street to City standards when the remainder of the
adjoining property improves the right-of-way.
Moved by Councilman Saich that C. B. Clifton be granted a
building permit and that he be allowed to improve the street to
City standards when the remainder of the adjoining property is so
improved. Seconded by Councilman Benetti.
Moved by Councilman Saich 'Chat the motion be amended to
require compliance with all other conditions of the building code
and Ordinance 2(A) including the stanQard fees. Seconded by
Councilman Pelosi,
AYES: Councilmen:
NAYS: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
MOTION CARRIED:.
Benetti, Jewett, Pelosi, Saich and Lazaneo
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None
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IX UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Water Commission.
No report.
B. Miscellaneous:
The Mayor scheduled the City !~nagerls report on the engineer-
ing department for Friday, October 6th, to the extent that a date
for deliberation at some future date would be set,
X NEW BUSINESS:
A. Chamber of Commerce: Request for support funds from City for
general purposes.
See VII (5) above,
B, Miscellaneous:
(1) Councilman Pelosi again mentioned the quadrant adjoining
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the southeast corner of High~Jay 9 and Stevens Creek Road and ¡"",.
proposed that M-l be considered for this area and/or refer the
matter to the Planning Consultaût,
(2) Councilman Pelosi asked the City l~anage:r for the status
of the report on health benefits for City employe8s, The City
Manager said the report \lOuld be submitted at the next meeting.
XI ORAL CO~1UNICATIONS:
None
XII ADJOUIlli1<IENT.:
The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 to personnel session,
APPROVED:
Isl Nick J, Lazaneo
Mayor, City of Cupertino
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