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SUMMARY OF MINUTES
TI~: Wednesday, March 3, 1965 - 7:30 P. M.
PLACE: City of Saratoga City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Ave,s Saratoga
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I ORGANIZATION
PLayor Glennon called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M~
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilman Glennon, Drakes BurryJ Hartman, Tyler
Absent: Noue
B. MINUTES '7
It was moved by Councilman Bu~ry, secondedby Councilman Tyler, and
carried unanimously to waive the reading of the minutes. of the meeting
of February 1~, 1965 and approve them as mailed,
II BIDS AND CONTRACTS
A. REQUEST FOR POLICY DECISION ONePROPOSALS FOR. RELOCATION-OF THE
MEMORIAL ARCH IN BLANEY PLAZA .
biT. Henley reported that attempts to~obtain quotations for telcoating
the memorial arch in Blaney Plaza resulted in only two proposals; one
from Kelly Brothers to excavate around and under the arch, reinforce the
structure with Steel underpinning, and move the entire arch to a
loCatb n approved by the City Council. This proposal is estimated to
cost approximately $4,000, The other firm, Peninsula Riggi~, proposed
to brace the columns and arch and cut them loose from the base by Jack
Men~ri~l hammer for moving at an estimated cost of $3750.
Arch -
Bla~ley Neither firmr Mr. Henley pointed out, could guarantee that the arch
Plaza could be moved without damage and the possibility exists that the
structure may have deteriorated to the degree that moving by any
method would not be possible, In this event, the City would be
obligated to pay for only that work which had actually been done on
the project, The Staff recommendation, Fur, HanlegUontinued, would be
to attempt the relocation by the method proposedb~ Kelly Brothers as
the most feasible way of moving the arch intact.
The Council and Staff discussed at length the alternatives of (1)'
attempting to have the arch telcoated intact (2) restoring the
hal arch if it is damaged inmovlng (3) replacing the original arch '
with a replica, using the original plaques; and (4) redosigning and '
building a new arch at some futu;e time. Recognizing the time element
involved and the complicated factors involved the Council unanimously
approved a motion presented by Councilman Drake and seconded by Council-
man Burry that the City Administrator be authorized to have the arch
moved if he can o~tain a satisfactory guarantee that it can either be
moved intact or restored to its present condition at the new location
for a maximum cost of $5j000. This resolution was adopted with the
understanding that it is the first desire of the Council, within
limitation of funds, for the arch to be moved completely intact; the
second preference. is a partial moves restoring what can be preserved;
the third is tO have a replica constructed, and the last is to keep
the-plaques and construct a new mounting for them. Mr. Henley was
directed to proceed with this matter as set forth above.
B. REQUEST FOR POLICY DECISION ON CONTRACTING FOR MOVING OF PINE TREE
Pine IN BLANEY PLAZA
tree -
Bl~ney' Councilman Hd~tmans Chairman of the Planning Committee,stated that
Plaza after review and discussion with'-=Landscape Architect~ Mr. Rovianek, he
had changed his original opinion that the Italian Stone Pine tree in
Blaney Plaza should be mcved"to .the new. plaza. Councilman Hartman
indicated that, aside from the]"probability that the chances of success-
fully moving the tree are aboCt 50/50~ the Committee's recommendation -
is based on the belief that moving the tree would not add to the
aesthetic value of the Plaza and that the $2,000 cost Of ~ovtng it
Pine could more effectively be used for o~h~r trees and plan~ss etc.
tree - Under these circumstanqess it was moved by Councilman Hartmans seconded
Blaney by Councilman Burry and unanimously carried that the Italian Stone
Plaza .Pine trees which will have to be removed in connection with the
Highway 9 construction projects be allowed to be removed.
C. REQUEST FOR AUI~{ORIZATION TO RETAIN WALTER DOYLE FOR LAND ACQUISITION
SERVICES ON SARATOGA-COX AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
W. Doyle- I~ was moved by. Eouncilm~ Drake, seconded by Councilman 1tartman, and
Services unanimously ca~ied t6 aUthOrize th@ Mayor to. execute an agre~men~
for land as outlined by the City AdministratOrs with PiT. Walter Doyle for land
acquisition - acquisition services on ~aka~oga-Co~ Avenue. i~provement Pro]ect, at
Sara-Cox a cost.of $15. per hour up to a maximum of $i800s with the under~tandlr~g
Ave. that if the job requires less than 120 hour~ then the City ~ill b~
billed solely on the basis of the time spent and that the Contractor
will follow through with the project until the negotiations are dOm-
pleted or eminent domain action is required.
III ORDINANCES, PETITIONS, FORMAL RESOLUTIONS
A. ORDINANCE NO. 38.4 - SARATOGA POST OFFICE ANGLE PARKING
Ord. 38.4
Post In accordance with Staff gutdies which indicated that four parking
Office spaces at a 45° angle from the curb line, as against three spaces
An~le which can be achieved by parallel parking~ would create a traffic
Parking safety hazard which would not Justify the gain of one extra parking
space, it was moved by Councilman Drake to table Ordinance No. 38.4.
Motion seconded by Councilman BUrry; carried end so ordered with
b~yor Glennon abstaining from voting on the basis of his absence at
the time of the public hearing on the pr6posed ordinance.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 40 - REQUESTING INCLUSION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY IN THE
SARATOGA FIRE DISTRICT .
Ord. 40 It was moved by Councilman Hartman and seconded by Councilman Tyler
Saratoga to adopt Ordinance No. 40, as introduced at the last meeting, being
Fire an ordinance required as part of the procedure of including certain
District portions of the City within the Saratoga Fire District. Motion
Annexation carried with Mayor Glennon abstaining.
C. ORDINANCE NS-3-ZC-27 - PAUL NASSON - C-81
It was moved by Councilman Burrys seconded by Councilman Drake and
C-S1 carrieds with Mayor Glennon-abstaining~ to adopt Ordinance No.
Paul Masson NS-3-ZC-27, as introduced at the last meeting. This ordinance
Rezoning amends the Zoning Ordinance by rezoning from R-l-lOs000 (Single
Ord. Family Residential) to "Conditional ~' (Conditional Industrial) the
NS-3-ZC-27 9.5 acre parcel of land bounded on the north hy SararoSa Avenue, on
the east hy McFarland Avenue and on the west by San Jose Water
Works property and on the south by Tract 748.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 222 - RE STATE SENATE REAPPORTIONMENT
Res. 222
State Mr. Hanley stated that letters supporting the adoption of Resolution
Senates No. 222 have been received from Mr. &Mrs. P. S. Herrington, Mrs.
Reapportion- Ralph E. Woollays Dr. and ~s. John E,' Cox, Mrs. H. Arnold Mercers
ment and Kathryn E, Walker. It was moved by Councilman Drakes seconded
by Councilman Hartman and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No.
222, as discussed at the last meeting, being a resolution requesting
the Congress of the United States to submit a constitutional amend-
ment permitting the retention of the Federal System of representation
in State Senates.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 223
Res. 223
Gas Tax Councilman Hartman moved~ seconded by Councilman Tyler to approve
Const, Resolution'No. 223, adopting'the 1964-65 budget for the expenditure of
Budget State Allocated Gas Tax Construction Funds. Motion carried 'unanimously.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 224
Mr. Hanley explained that Resolutions 224'and 225 are required to
~es. 22~ amend the proce~dir~s chat heave bees previously undertaken for the
Sara-Cox installatio.n of improvements for the Cox Avenue and Saratoga kvenue
Ave. Storm Storm Drain Project to allow a sanitary line to be inclhded in the
Drain & same project. He stated that the proposal has'been coordinated with
Sewerage Sanitatiou District ~4 and will be part of the assessment district.
Project
It was moved by Councilman Drake, seconded by Councilmen hurry, and
unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 224, determining to
undertake proceedings regarding ~he Saratoga and Cox Avenue Storm
Drain and Sanitary Sewerage Project.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 22S
Ees. 225 'Councilmen Hartman moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 225,
Sara-Cox being a resolution mm~uding Resolution No. 211 of Intention to acquire
Ave. Storm and construct improvements for Saratoga and Cox Avenue Storm Drain
Drain & and Sanitary Sewerage Project. Motion seconded by Councilman hurry
Sewerage and unanimously carried.
Project
IV SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES
A. SDR-490 - JOSEPH LONG.
SDR-490
J. Long The City Administrator reported that all fees have been paid, bonds
posted and conditions met for the building site application of
Joseph Long for one lot on Saratoga Avenue. It was moved by Council-
man Hartman, seconded by Councilman hurry and unanimously carried to
adopt Resolution No. SDR-490-1, 'granting building site approval on
the applicat~on SDR-490.
B. SD-527 - MAXMAR INVESTMENT CORPORATION
SD-527 Mr. Hanley read the Subdivision Committee report dated February 23,
Maxmar 1965 outlining the joint meeting of the Planning Committee of the
Investment City CounCil and the Subdivision Committee of the Planning Commission
Corporation relative to flood ~ontrol requirements for dedication and improvement
flood in connection with planned community development for ~xmar Investment
control Corporation (SD-527). This report was adopied by the Planning Com-
requirements mission at the meeting on February 23, 1965 and transmitted to the
City Council as the recommendation of the COmmission. As fully
set forth in the February 23 report, th~ Planning Conission recommends
that Alternate Flood Control Plan No. 4 be adopted and adhered to in
the development of the M~ar Planned Community,' that the developer
obtain prior approval in each case from the Flood .Control District
before proceeding with construction, particularly within the ten foot
fill requirement area, and that the concrete for the creek retaining
walls becolored green for aesthetic purposes and a wall ground cover
be planted to expedite natural vegetation coverage of the walls. It
was moved by Councilman Drake, seconded by Councilman Hartman, and
unanimously carried to adopt the report and recommendations of the
Planning Commission.
C. SD-527 - RAy JO~S - RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING C0~ISSION RE MODI-
FICATION OF CONDITIONS
SD-527
Ray Jones The City Administrator read the report of the Subdivision Committee
Request dated February 23, 1965, which was adopted as the recommendation of
for the Planning Commission at its meeting of the same date. The report
modification outlines the Commission's recommendations relative to Mr. Jones letter
of conditions of 3anuary 7, 1965 protesting Conditions 5, 14, 15 and 22 of the condi-
tions of tentative approval established by the Planning Commission on
December 28, 1964. Briefly the report recommends that Conditions 22 and
14 remain as originally p~oposed and that 15 and 5 be modified as fully
set forth in the r~port.
Mr. Ray Jones expressed satisfaction with the Commi~sion's recommenda-
tions with the exception of Condition #14 requiring backfill of the
washout on the rear of Lots 24 and 25 and extension of the existing
culvert. Mr, Jones agreed that the washout on the quarry road does
constitute a safety hazard but that the responsibility for repairing
the area lies,with other parties who were previously required, by
Court orders agreements and Council action in granting a Use Permit
fur the Co~ciardi Quarry~ to bring this road up to standard.
Jones pointed out that no lots in his proposed subdivision will have
access to this road and read the resume of this matter which was
attached as Exhibit "(b) Condition 14" to his letter of protest of
January 7~ said resume being a part of the SD-537 file.
Mr. Faber L, Johnston~ Jr., City Attorney, advised the Council that he
has an interest in this subdivision and, as City Attorney, outlined
the history of the past and present status of this road. He also
verified that although the o%mers of the 31 acre subdivision site are
the owners in fee of the greater 'part of the easement they have no
right-of-way to use the road. The Council and Staff discussed this
matter at length with Mr. Jones and Planning Commission Chairman
Norton. Chairman Norton advised that the Planning Commission had
found this to be a difficult and complicated matter but based on
Section 2.4-2(B), Part T~o of Ordinance NS-5s which ,requires considera-
tion of any matters concerning safety on approved sites, the Commission
felt that it must impose this condition on P~. Jones in order to correct
an unsafe condition.
After discussing the cOmplexities involved in this matter relative to
responsibility for repair and maintenance to the road and culvert,
possibility of city liability,.and the possible alternative methods
of correcting the safety hazards the Mayor, with council approval,
referred the matter to the Public Welfare Cormittee for study and
recommendation at the .next meeting and authorized the'City Administra-
tor to consult an independent attorney to review and report to the
Council regarding the legal aspects of the matter.
Recess: 9:55 P. M..
Reconvened: 10:10 P. M.
V PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ORDINANCE NS-3o9~- A~NDING DEFINITION OF "SITE AREA"
Ord. NS-3,9 Mr. Henley read Ordinance NS-3.9, as recommended by the Planning
Site Area Commission~ amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the definition
of site area to provide that in R-1-20,000 and R-1-40~000 zones
flood control easements can be included in the minumum lot size
area. He pointed out that this would apply only to the larger
lots where the placement of houses would not interfere with flood
control easements and that the requirement that such easements be
excluded from site area'in higher density zoning districts would not
be affected. With no objection, Mayor Glennon declared the public
hearing opened at 10:15 P, M. and directed that the entire file be
included as evidence. There being no one present who wished to
comment for or against the proposed amendment, the public hearing was
closed and Mayor Glennon directed the record to indicate that
Ordinance NS-3.9 was introduced as read.
VI ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. MAYOR
Mayor Glennon reported that he and Mr. Henley had attendeda meeting
of the Board of Supervisors at which time they x~ere considering contract
County fees. The Mayor indicated that the City's primary interest was in the
Contract proposed 50% increase in contractual Sheriff's Department fees and
Fees - that they had asked only to have the opportunity to examine the
Sheriff's cost figures to determine and understand tile basis for the.fee structure.
Dept.
COuncilman Burry reported that he and Mr. Henley had subsequently
artended another meeting with County representatives and had re-
ceived a summary of the breakdown of County costs incurredin furnishing
patrol division services to contract cities. Council discussed this
summary which recommends a charge of $9,86 per patrol car hour based
en estimated and actual patrol car operation costs, exclusive of
general County overhead expenses. He further reported that the only
remaining question was. ene of Board policy as to whether the County
would continue to charge only 80% of direct operating cost or would
adopt a policy of charging 100% of cost and that weuld be deuided
by the Board at its meeting of March 8s 1965.
. B. FINANCES
Bills It was moved by Councilman Drake, seconded by Councilman Hartman and
unanimously carried to approve the disbursements on the list dated
March 3, 1965 far a total amount of $21,528.61 and authorize that
w'arrants be dra~nx in payment.
C. COUNCIL COI~vlITTEES
(i) Councilman Drake reported that the Management Committee met
C-74 & Tuesday, March 2, 1965 and considered FAr. Frank Bonnet's request for
SD-516 return of the $150. fee o~ rezonin~ application C-74 and $185. filing
Request fee for subdivision SD-516, The work for which the subdivision fee
for refund was. paid has been performed by the Staff and t|~ Committee therefore
of filing recommends that there he no refund of any portion of the filing fee
fees - on SD-516. With regard to the rezoning application fee it is the
F. Bonnet judgment of the Committee that the City h~s incurred approximately
$50° in Costs including publication.of notice of public hearing before
the Planning Commission and the Committee therefore recommends a refund
of $100. of the fil~ng fee for C-74. I~ W~s moved by Councilman Brake,
seCOnded by Councilman Ha~tman and unanimously carried to accept the
Management committee repq~ and authorize ~he refund of $100. to Mr.
Frank Bonnet As indicated~
(2) Councilman' Drake reported that th~ Management Co-~{ttee reviewed
Council a request from Pastor Amundson of Immanuel Lutheran Church for.use of
Chamber the Council Chambers for Church services until their own facilities
use by are completed, and that it is the recommendation of the Committee that
Church the Church be allowed to use the Chamber for Sunday services for a
Groups - period not to exceed two months, this being considered a reasonable
Immanuel time limit to meet the emergency needs of a Church group until it has
Lutheran an opportunity to obtain other temporary quarters. The Committee
Church recommends that occasional useby Church groups be authorized as a
matter of policy by the Council as being in line with the original intent
of the Council policy on use of the Council Chambers. The Management
Committee report was unanimously adopted on a motion made by Council-
man Drake and seconded by Councilman Burry.
intra-State (3) With regard to the proposed tax on Intra-State gross receipts of
Gross Telephonetelephone companies, Councilman Drake reported that the Management
receipts tax Committee recommends that the City not take a formal position in
support of or in opposition to this propesal. With no objection, the
Mayor so ordered.
(4) Councilman Burry, Chairman of the Public Welfare Committee, report-
Argonaut- ed that the Committee reviewed the continuing study of pedestrian safety
Foothill- at Argonaut and Foothill schools, particularly cost data for sidewalk
Pedestrian construction and had directed the Staff to contact Mr. Ungaro concerning
Study possible approaches to financing the work.
(5) Public Welfare Committee Chairman Burry reported that a report,
prepared by the Director of Public Works, dated February 2, 1965, con~
raining six possible solutions to the problem of storm drainage and
Komina Ave. drainage of the spring on Xomina'Avenue had been reviewed with resi-
Drainage dents of the area and that the residents who were present indicated
interest in a possible assessment district to construct full improvements
on Oak Street, Sixth .Street, Third Street, Lomita Avenue, Komina
Avenue and Aloha Avenue under the city's two to one Gas Tax Matching
program. This possibility will be further explored by the Staff and
the residents of the area and in the meantime a French Drain will be
installed to provide a temporary solution to the problem of the spring
at a cost of no more than $~00.
(6) Councilman Burry reported that the Public Welfare Committee, after
review of the request from the Saratoga-Los Gatos Recreat~n District
Beginners for a contribution by the City of $7,000 to cover the cost of a
Lean~ing beginners learning pool at Saratoga High School, recommends that the
Pool - Council authorize payment by the City of up to $7,000 to the Recreation
Sara. High District for this project when the pool construction is undertaken -
School - with the understanding that the work will be done within six months.
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Councilman Burry indicated that the Comraittee concluded that this
kind of project represents aa excellent joint venture particularly
since the Chairman of the District indicated that under this approach
the District can make all the pools at Saratoga High School available
to all children cf Saratoga on the same basis regardless of residence
in the Recreation District. Mr. Gene Goldberg, representing the Rec-
reation District, spoke in support of the Committee's recommendation
and it was moved by Councilman Burry~ seconded by Councilman Hartman,
and unanimously carried to adopt the Committee's report and authorize
General Fund expenditure not to exceed $7,000 for the project as
out-lined.
(7) Councilmaq Hartman, Chairman of the Flanning Committee, reported
Blaney that after reviewing proposals received for landscaping design servicc~
Plaza for the realignment of Blaney Plaza, it is the Comm~ttee's recommenda-
Landscaping tlon that Mr. Gil Rovianek be retained to prepare designs at a fee of
Design 10% of the cost of the project - not to exceed a maximum of $3500.
was moved by Councilman tlartman, seconded by Councilman BUrry, and
unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement
for Landscaping Design services as outlined,
(8) Councilman Hartman stated that the Planning Committee had
reviewed proposals for landscaping the center strip of the divided
G. Martin - four-lane section of Saratoga Avenue from Kosich Drive to Fruitvale
~aratoga Ave, Avenue and recommends that Mr. George Martin be retained to prepare a
Center landscaping plan for the treatment of this center strip at a cost
Strip of $900.00. It was moved by Councilman Hartman, seconded by Council-
Landscaping man Burry and unanimously carried to adopt the February 19, 1965
report of the Committee and authorize the City Administrator to
retain Mr. George Martin at the recommended fee of $900,00.
(9) Councilman Hartman gave a progress report from the Planning
Committee regarding the Youth Center representatives inquiry as to
the feelings of the City relative to a proposal that the Youth Center
Youth grant its property on Fourth Street to the City in exchange for t~e
Center City~s construction of a new structure at the Civic Center Site, It
Fourth was the recommendation of the Planning Committee to the Youth Center
Street representatives that they first determine if they would be legally
Property subject to the capital gains tax on the sale of the Youth Center pro-
perty and secondly to obtain some professional advice as to whether
or not their Fourth Street property would lend itself to park and
recreation development before seeking any change in the project already
agreed upon by the council,
(10) The Planning Committee, Councilman Hartman reported, reviewed
a variety of possibilities regarding the treatment of subdivision
Subdivision design and fencing along major thoroughfares and directed the Staff to
Design prepare a rough draft of an amendment to the Zoning CMinance for
&..Fencing further consideration at a meeting scheduled for March 8, said
; study meeting to be conducted in conjunction with Commissioners Crisp
;'-. and Cowlay.
(11) Councilman Hartman reported that the Planning Committee reviewed
Tree the budget and program for tree trimming and spraying and directed the
Trimming Staff to contact Pied Piper Tree Surgery to work out an agreement for
Program trimming and spraying services for this fiscal year to be submitted
to the City Council for its approval,
(12) Councilman Hartman, Chairman of the Golf Course Committee,
submitted a progress report, dated February 26, 1965 relative to recent
Golf meetings held by the Committee to analyze and study alternative methods
Course of golf course development in Saratoga. He stated that the Committee
Development has analyzed the financial aspects of outright municipal purchase and
operation, joint development by the City in cooperation with private
developers and straight private development and that the Committee
has tentatively concluded that there are feasible approaches to
encouragement of private development in connection With a residential
subdivision that are consistent with Saratoga's General Plan and over-
all policy. The Committee, Co~ncilmen Hartman continued, will further
· explore this possibility and will report to the Planning Commission
and the City Council as soon as any specific proposals materialize.
Trafficways (13) Councilman Ty~ =' asked if there was any objection to the
Recommendation recommendations fret,, :ne Trafficways Committee to the State Division
re Highways of Highways relating to highways in Saratoga as set out in the Com-
mittee's' report of February 18, 1965. There being none, Councilmen
Tyler stated that he would represent the Council's position to the
Committee.
D. DEPARTMENT HEADS AND OFFICERS
Extension (1) Planning Director Stanley Walker reported that Mr. Lodato has
of time requested an extension of two years time for the use of the building
for use on the property in the P-A zone adjacent to the medical center develop-
of building ment on Blauer Drive. He outlined the background of the limited use
in P-A placed upon this building and stated that the State Division of High-
Zone - ways wishes to use the building as operational quarters for three men
Lodato- while the Highway 9 improvement project is in progress, Mr. Shelley
Blauer Williams spoke on behalf of this request and stated that the applicant
Drive had originally requested and been granted use of the building for
three years at which time he intended to replace it with an extension
of the medical center hut that the demand for expansion has not
materialized.
It was moved by Councilmen Drake, seconded by Councilman Tyler, and
unanimously carried to authorize amendment to the agreement and exten-
sion of the bond until such time as the highway project has been com-
pleted or until February 28, 1966~ whichever is sooner~ subject to
the Bonding Company's written agreement to this extension.
Gas Station (2) Planning Director Walker reported that the application of Mr.
Johnson & Devitt for a gas station at the corner of Johnson and Prospect Avenues
Prospect had been turned down by the County Planning Commission.
Res. 36-B-56 (3) Upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, it
Tr. 2804 was moved by Councilman Hartman, seconded by Councilmen Burrys and
unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 36-B-56, accepting the
streets in Tract 2804 and releasing the improvement bond.
(4) The Director of Public Works presented a proposed agreement from
Monte Sereno the City of Monte Sereno whereby funds expanded on the Twin Creeks
Agreement Road Bridge located within the City limits of Saratoga and required
re matching by the City of Monte Sereno in connection with the development of
funds for Tract 3814 shall apply as Monte Sereno matching credit for local
Twin Creeks matching funds and that Saratoga shall receive no credit for any of
Bridge these funds. At the same time the agreement provides that Monte
Sereno agrees to grant to Saratoga reciprocal matching credit on a
future Joint Select System Project equal to the amount of credit
accruing to Monte Sereno. It was moved by Councilman Burry, seconded
by Councilmen Tyler, and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor
to execute the contract as outlined.
(5) The Director of Public Works presented a request from the Pacific
PUg wire Gas and Electric Company for a wire easement for providing electric
easement and telephone service to the Medical Village subdivision at Cox and
for Medical Saratoga Avenues. Mr. Huff explained that a portion of the area needed
Village for the public utilities easement is on property owned by the City and
after discussion~ it was moved by Councilman Burry~ seconded by Council-
men Tyler, and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to execute
the grant of easement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
VII COMMUNICATIONS
A. WRITTEN
Fluoridation (1) Council acknowledged a letter from Mr. Willtam F. Haack, dated
February 23, 1965, advocating the Council's objection to proposals
for fluoridation within the City.
Arch & (2) Letters were received from Bill Krause and Mrs. Laura J. L. Mueller
Plaza favorin~ preservation of the Memorial Arch and of Blaney Plaza as it
Preservation now exists.
Arch (3) Council received copies of a letter from Fred and Emily Beettier,
Preservation members of the Saratoga Historical Foundation, requesting the City
Council to cooperate toward the preservation of the Memorial Arch
in the re-designed plaza.
B. ORAL
(1) The Director of Public Works requested release of the monument
bond for Tract 3476~ and it was moved by Councilman Drake, seconded
by Councilman Hartman and carried unanimously tO release the bond
as recommended.
(2) Mayor Glennon expressed appreciation to Planning Commission
Chairman Norton for his attendance at the meeting and to the representa-
tives of the Good Government Group for serving coffee.
VIII ADJOURigMENT
It was moved by Councilman Burry~ seconded by Councilman Hartman and
unanimously car=ied to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
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