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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-05-1964 City Council Minutes SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL SUNaIARY OF MINUTES TIME: Wednesday', August 5, 1964 - 7:30 P. M. PLACE: Saratoga High School Cafetorium, tterriman Avenue~ Saratoga, Calif. TYPE: Regular Meeting I ORGANIZATION Mayor ~lennon called the meeting to order at 7:37 P. M. A. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Glennon, Drake, Tyler, ~urry Absent: Councilman Hartman B · MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Tyler, seconded by Councilman Drake, and unanimously adopted to dispense with the reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 15, 1964 and the special meeting of July 22, 1964, as written. II BIDS ~ND CONTRACTS NONE III PETITIONS, ORDINANCES , AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTIONS RE CHESTER AVENUE IMPROVEmeNT PROJECT 1. RESOLUTION NO. 194 - PRELImiNARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Hanley explained that these resolutions are, in effect, legally Res. 194 required to forrealize the counciI's prior action with respect to the Approving Chester Avenue improvement project and that in essence the engineers Engineers report {oes not differ from the basic decision with the exception Report of the open question regarding the boundaries and assessments which will be resolved at the time of public hearing on the proposed project. Mr. Hanley indicated that the Director of Public Works has reviewed the engineers report and has no adverse comments. It was therefore moved by Councilman Drake, seconded by Councilman Tyler, and unanimously approved to adopt Resolution No. 194, a resolution of preliminary approval of the engineers report on the Chester Avenue improvement p roJ oct. 2. RESOLUTICN NO. 195 - ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE Res. 195 It was moved by Councilman Drake, seconded by Councilman Tyler and Establish. unanimously approved to adopt Resolution No. 195, as presented. Wage Scale 3. RESOLUTION NO. 196 - APPOINTING TIME A~D PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND I~I{-PROVEbffENTS AND DIRECTING NOTICE Res. 196 Setting Mr. Hanley pointed out that the City hall had been designated in this Public resolution as the place of the public hearing and Mr. Assaf, represent- hearing ing the attorneys for the project, advised that the resolution sf. ould be changed to indicate that the public hearing will be held at the Council's regular meeting pIace, Saratoga High School. With this correction, it was moved by Councilman Burry, seconded by Councilman Tyler, and unanimously approved to adopt Resolution No. 196, setting 8:00 o'clock, P. M. on Wednesday, September 16, 1964 in the Council hearing room at Saratoga High School, Herriman Avenue, Saratoga, California, as the time and place for public hearing on proposed acquisitions and improvements for the Chester Avenue project. -1- Res. 197 4. RESOLUTION NO, 197 - CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS Calling for It was moved by Councilman Drake, seconded by Councilman Burry, and Bids unanimously approved to adopt Resolution No. 197, calling for sealed proposals on proposed Chester Avenue improvements. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 198 - DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND DIRECTING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSmeNT R es. 198 D~scribing It was moved by Councilman Tyler, seconded by Councilman Burry and Boundaries unanimously approved to adopt Resolution No. 198, describing proposed boundaries of assessment district and directing recordation of notice of assessment. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SDR-471 - THEeDORA SAMFORD SDR-471 Samford Mr. Henley reported that all conditions have been met, bonds posted and fees paid for this building site approval application. It was moved by Councilman Drake, seconded by Councilman Burry and unanimously approved to adopt Resolution No. SDR-471-1, grunting building site approval to Theodore Samford for one lot on Pierce Road. B. SDR-482 - WALTER E. HILEMAN SDR-482 Hileman The City Administrator reported that all conditions have been met, bonds posted and fees paid, with the exception of recordation of the survey map which is presently at the County Recorder's office. It was moved by Councilman Tyler, seconded by Councilman Drake and unanimously approved to adopt Resolution No. SDR-482-1, approving one lot on Peach Hill Road as a building site, subject to receipt of the recorded survey map. C. SDR-494 - DeAN & LANE (RUTH AND GOING) SDR-494 Dean & Mr. Henley reported that all conditions have been met, bonds posted Lane and fees paid on this application for building site approval of ( Ruth & three lots which were originally Lot 1 of Arroyo de. Saratoga and had Going) been intended for a Cabana Club. It was moved by Councilman Drake, seconded by Councilman Tyler and unanimously approved to adopt Resolution No. SDR-494-1, granting building site approval for three lots on Via Monte Drive. D. SDR-510- A. H. CAMPBELL SDR-510 Campbell The City Administrator reported that all conditions have been met, bonds posted and fees paid and that a maximum ~;r. ount ~f money has been deposited with the City to reimburse ~fr. Herton for access road construction as soon as the exact amount has been determined, It was moved by Councilman Drake, seconded by Councilman Tyler, and unanimously approve'd to adopt Resolution No. SDR-510-1, epproving one lot on Woodbank Way as a building site. V PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P. M. A. C-69 -MARIO R. BARBIERI C-69 Barbieri Mr. Henley read the Subdivision Committee report dated July 7, 1964, recommending that the 6.63 acre parcel on Prospect Road be rezoned from Agricultural to R-l-10,000 and advised that the Planning Commission has adopted the report as the recem~nendation of the Commission, Planning Director Stanley Walker stated that the proposed rezoning conforms with the general plan. Mayor Glennon declared the public hearing open at 8:10 P. M. on the application No. C-69 and Mr. Ted LaFleur, representing the engineers for the applicant, spoke in favor of the rezoning. -2- No one else present wished to speak regarding this application and the Mayor di~acted the Planning Commission file No. C-69 introduced as evidence in the hearing. It was moved by Councilman Drakes seconded by Councilman Tyler, and unanimously adopted to close the public hearing at 8:12 P. H. With uo objection, Mayor Glennon directed Ordinance No. NS-3-ZC-22, rezoning property on the application of Mario R. Barbieri, No, C-69s introduced. VI NEW BUSINESS A. C-70 - O. R. MAGGIORE, SARATOGA AVENUE C-70 Mr. Hanley s~ated that Mr. Maggiore's attorney had called and asked Meggiore that action on this rezoning application be deferred until the meeting of August 19, as he would be unable to attend this meeting because of illness in his family. With council approval, Mayor ordered the matter held over until the meeting of August 19, 1964. VII ADMINISTRATIVE ~TTERS A. MAYOR 1) Mayor Glennon announced that he had received a letter from John O'Neill REqueSt of the Los Gatos-Saratoga Symphony Association requesting use of to use the new council chambers for concerts and noted that the first concert Council is scheduled for November 14 and it is hoped that the council chambers Chambers will be completed by November 1, 1964, Mayor also noted that Mr. O~Neill had suggested that the council might wish to use the first concert as the occasion to dedicate the new chambers. After general discussion, the Mayor referred the matter to the Management Committee for study end recommended rules and policy regarding the use of the building. Mr. Hanley indicated that he will contact other agencies relative to their policy regarding use of public buildings and will notify Mr. OtNeill of the Councilts action on his request. I.C.C. 2) Mayor Glennon announced that the Inter-City Council will meet M tg. tomorrow evening at the Red Coach Inn and requested that any council members who wish to attend notlfy Mr. Hanley so reservations may be made. B. FINANCE Bills It was moved by Councilman Drake, seconded by Councilman~ and unanimously adopted to approve the disbursements on the list dated August 5, 1964, for a total amount of $52,528.18, and authorize that warrants be drawn in payment. C. COL~;CIL COMMITTEES parking (1) Councilman Burry reported that the Planning Committee met plan - briefly last Monday and had discussed with Architect Warren Council Held proposed revisions to the site plan to add more parking chambers spaces for the new council chamber facilities. Mayor declared a recess at 8:25 P. M. and invited those present to Join the council for coffee which is provided by the Good Government Group. REconvened: 8:45 P. M. (2) Councilman Drake suggested that the Co~,~il again consider the Stop Signs- questfen of stop signs at the intersecticm of Blauer Drive and Blauor Dr. REgan Lane. He indicated that the Council had regarded the & PEgan question as premature until Regan La~e was extended and that now that the street has been extended it might be well to again consider controlling traffic at this intersection. With no objection, Mayor Glennon referred the matter to the Chief of Police for investigation and recommendation. -3- D. DEPARTMENT HEADS AND OFFICERS (1) Mr. Henley read a report from the Chief of Police in which he Limited recommends that a 12 minute parking zone be established in Parking front of the ne~post office. After discussion with the City Zone - Attorney, during which the council was advised that although Post limited parking zones may be created by resolution the present code Office would have to be amended to provide for a 12 minute zone, the consensus of the council was to direct the City Attorney to draft a resolution establishing a 15 minute limited parking zone for the area indicated. (2) Planning Director Walker read a report from the Planning Commission for council consideration regarding the request for Benevento annexation of the Benevento property west of Prospect Road. Annexation Mr. Walker indicated that the applicant has agreed to develop the property in accordance with City of Saratoga standards and has agreed to certain specific conditions, including dedication and improvement of Prospect Road. In view of the findings regarding this particular request, the Planning Commission recommends that the area be annexed to the City and zoned R-1-40,O00. The council discussed the report and agreed that there seems to be no disadvantage to the city in annexing the area and it was moved by Councilman Tyler, seconded by Councilman Drake and unanimously adopted to approve the initiation of annexation proceedings for the Benevento property. (3) Upon. the reco~mendation of the Planning Director, it was moved by Councilman Tyler, seconded by Councilman Burry, and unanimously Landscape adopted to authorize the expenditure of up to $500. to hire Mr. Consultant Fred Hector as a landscape consultant to develop typical site Authorized - lay-out standards for hillside conmon green or open space Hillside development. It was pointed out that part of this cost can be Common off-set by the use of the material in the 701 program General Green Plan review. E. CITY ADMINISTRATOR 1964-65 (1) Mr. Hanley reported that he had received a telephone call from the County Assessor's office advising that the 1964-65 assessed Assessed valuation for the City of Saratoga is $50,414,280, an increase Valuation of $7,087,330 or 16.4% over the 1963-64 valuation. (2) The City Administrator reported that the Chief Building Inspector Fencing has requested an indication of council policy regarding the Swimming advisability of preparing an ordinance requiring fencing of Pools swimming pools. Discussion by the council and Planning Director indicated that this matter has been studied thoroughly on various occasions and the idea of a fencing requirement rejected. With no objection, Mayor Glennon ordered the matter tabled. VIII COMMb~IICATIONS A. WRITTEN PROPOSED I~ST VALLEY JUNIOR COLLEGE CAMPUS SITE The City Administrator read cou~nunications from Mr. Montgomery Hawks and Dr. Willis Watrous, dated July 31, 1964 and August 3, 1964, respect- West ivel~ urging city council action in opposition to the possibility alley of a West Valley Junior College campus at Fruitvale and Allendale Junior Avenues. The Mayor requested the City Administrator to read his College report to the Council of July 29, 1964 regarding the financial Campus effects of a Junior College campus at this location. Mr. Robert site ~/er then presented to the City Couucil p~tt~ions containing approximately 440 na~es in opposition to the ~otential site and read his covering letter of August 5, 1964. The Mayor then recognized various members of the audience and the following people spoke in opposition to the proposed site: Mr. Ross ~orsa, Hrs. ~ary Wade, Mr. Earl J. ReneW, Mrs. Mary Dorsa, Mr. Buckwall, Mrs. Rae Ann Raney, Mr. Nick Morehead, Mr. Richard Martin, Mr. Peter Pasetta, Mr. Jack Pierce, Mr. Joe Assenza, Mrs. Ruth Ann Watkins, Mr. Nell Kirkham, Mr. Ray Babcock, Mr. Ralph Metcalf and Mr. John Furrat. During the course of discussion Mayor -4- a final sense to prevent the Junior College from locating its campus where ever the Board might choose as long as the Board followed the prescribed procedure established by law. He indicated however that it was his impression that the Board members were sincerely interested in the attitude of the community and of'the City Co~zcil and would give serious consideration to that attitude as an important factor in the final selection of a site or sites. Councilm~ Drake pointed out that a series of questions had been directed to the Junior College at the special study session of July 22 and that the council was still a~aiting a report from the district in response to those questions. He concluded that he would not be in a position to make up his mind until all the requested facts were at hand. With no objection, the ~ayor referred the question to the Planning Commission for a study and recommendation as to the effect of such a proposal upon the General Plan and the broad objectives of community development. In response to a question from the audience Mayor Glennon asked Admiral McFall, attending on behalf of the Planning Co~ission, if he would urEe the Commission to expedite its study and recommendation. Commissioner McFall indicated that this would certainly be done. B. ORAL Hayor Glennon acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Planning Commissioners ~cFall and O*Rorke and of the Good Government representatives. IX ADJOU~N~N~ It was moved by Councilman Burry, seconded by Councilman Tyler~ and unani~ously adopted to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 P. H. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM C. ilANLEY, CITY ~LERK -5-