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SUMMARY OF MINUTES
TIME: Wednesday, June 21, 1967 7:30 P. M.
PLACE: Saratoga City Couucil Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Ave.s Saratnga~C~!if.
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I ORGANIZATION
Maynr Pro Tempore Hartman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M.
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Hartman, Burry, Tyler, Robbins
Absent: Councilman Glennon
B. MINUTES
It was moved by Counuilman Robbinss seconded by Councilman T~ler~ to
Minutes dispense with the reading of the June 7, 1967 minutes and approve them
as written; motion carried with Counctlman Burry abstaining because he
was not present at the June 7 meeting,
Ii BIDS AND CONTRACTS
A. HAKONE GARDENS WATER SYSTEM
Mr. Huff reported &hat the plans for theHakone Gardens Water System had
Hakone been revisedr eliminating several automatic Controls and a tie-in with
Gardens the existing well facilities, On the basis of the revised plans, Power
W~ter Construction Company has offered to. install the water system lotS14,000.
System Mac, Huff stated that another company is reviewing the plans and will
quote a price for the work as soon as possible, He stated that the City
Attorney advised that the Council ha~ the right to contract for the work
without seeking new bids and Mr. Huff recommended that the Mayor be
authorized to execute an agreement with Power Cormtrdction compapj] or
the other interested company, if it quotes a better price. C~nstrudtions
Mr. Huff estimated, will require approximately 30 days time.
Councilman Robbins expressed concern that water might not be available
by the time the Florence Crittenton C~.rcle has scheduled its tea room
opening and suggested that the Council make every effort to furnish
w~ter, by Some means, until the water system has been eomplete~.
The Council agreed that this i~em~be deferred until ~he City Attorney
arrives and advises regarding the legality of providing bottled water~
on an interim basis.
B. AGREEMENT FOR SHERIFF~S PATROL
The Clerk reported that the County of Sgnta Clara proposes that the
Sheriff's cost, per patrol hour, for sheriff's patrol for 1967-68 be increased
Patrol from $10.76 to $11.70. The increase , he s~ated, is primarily due to
Services increases in the salary scale of the deputies.
Contract
1967-68 The City Attorney asked whether or not this cost was proposed before
the County Executive reduced the Coun~y~s budget and, after Mr. Huff
reported ~hat it was~ advised that the existing agreement will remain
in effect for 60 days after the beginning ef the fiscal year, allowing
time to determine ~hether or not some of the salary increases were
deleted by the County,
With no objections Mayor Hartman deferred action until the staff has
checked w~th the County regarding the status of the deputies salary
increases and the effec~ on the proposed 1967-68 patrol services contract.
A. HAKONE GARDENS WATER SYSTEM- continued from earlier on agenda
Hakone The Ciey Attorney was briefed regarding the Councilws desire to furnish
Gardens ~ster for the Florence Critten'ten Circle opening of a tea room and
Water the County Health Departmonths disapproval of a restaurant license cn
for tea- the basis that the existing well water is not suitable for consumption
room and that bottled water would be inadequate from a quantity standpoint.
At the request of the City Attorney, ~he Mayor deferred this matter
until after the recess.
SAPSTOGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTF.~ - Jb~E 21, 1967 - Continued
C. AGREEMENT FOR SARATOGA AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION
~e Clerk reported that San Jose Water Works has agreed to ,eli, for
$350° the last parcel remaining to be acquired for the Saratoga Avenue
Agreement Reconstruction Project and that this purchase price is $90° more than
with San the appraised value.
Jose Water
Works - The City Attorney reviewed the action taken on behalf of the City to
saratoga settle ~his case wiShout completingthe process ef eminent domain proceed-
Ave. r/w ings. Mro Johnston stated that it was necessary to research the history
Acquisition of Saratoga Avemue and have a pro-trial conference before Judge Owens
before the San Jose Water Works conceded that an 1889 act of the legis-
lature established right of way which obligated the company to move its
facilities.
It was moved by Councilman Tyler, seconded by Councilman Burry~ and
unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreemen~
with San Jose Water Works and direct that a warrant be drawn in the
amount of $350° for the purchase of the property.
D. AGREEMENTS FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION - VILLAGE PARKING DISTRICT
The Clerk presented agreements signed by the owners of five of the
Village parcels within the Saratoga Village Parking District Noo 1 boundaries,
Parking He stared ~aat all property to be acquired will be paid for by the
District proceeds from the sale of bonds, if the district is formed, and that
No. i the ~ost of each parcel would be the exact appraised amount°
Acquisition
Agreements ~]e City Attorney stated that the form of the agreements we, originally
dra~.m by the Bonding Attorney and sen~ to him and that~ after modifying
it, he had approved the fo..~n.
[~o Huff reported that ~greements have been executed by the o~ners of
five parcels within the proposed parking district as follows: Prances
B. Anderson~ owner of parcels C and O~ evaluated at $2.38 per sq. fros
total purchase price $61~062~00; George S. and Raise R. Kocher~ owners
Of"Parcel F~ appraised at $2.18 per sq. ft.~ total price $6~647.00;
Paul L. and Prances E. Flanagan an~ Galen S. and Shirley A~ Egbert,
owners of Parcel B, appraised at $2.38 per sq. ft. for a total of
$23s553o; and Virgil R. ahd Evelyn Go Herrlng~ owners of P~rcel A~
c~mpnted at $2°38 per sqo ft~ for a total of $7s256.00. The agreement
~ith the Kochers~ Mr~ Huff pointed ou~ varies from the standard form
Of agreement ~y providing that tile Owner Will retain aerial rights over
a portion of the parking area to provide ~edestrian access.
It was moved by Councilman Burry, seconded by Councilman RObbins, and
carried to authorize the Mayor to execute the four agreements described
above, subject to final review by the City Attorney. The Mayor directed
the record to indicate that Councilman Tyier abstained from voting on
this item°
E. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT OF BIDS
The Clerk reported that no bids were received prior to the scheduled
Landscape 3:00 P. Mo bid opening for landscape maintenance. He then stated
Maintenaxme the existing agreement was made without public bidding procedure and
asked ~faether the Council wished to re-advertise fe~ bids, continue the
existing contract~ or negotiate with interested fi~ms who submitted
bids after the bid opening deadline.
The C~ty Attorney advised that~ from a legal standpcint~ no bids had
been received and tha~ the Council was entitled to negotiate a contract
but that he recommended re-advertisement for bids. The existing contract~
Mr. Johnston stated, can be extended beyond the present expiration date
of July 1, 1967 by change order cf the Council.
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JL~TE 21, 1967 - Continued
II.-Eo Continued
Landscape It was moved by Councilman Burry, seconded hy CoUncilman Robbins,.and
Maintenance unanimously carried to authorize the extension of the existing contract
with Green Valley Maintenance Company for two weeks beyond the July.1
expiration date and to direct the staff to re-advertise for bids for
landscape maintenance of City owned property.
Ill. PETITIONS, ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS
A. ORDINANCE NS-3-ZC-38
Ord.
NS-3-ZC-38 The Clerk reported that, with the cooperation of the developer and Junior
Allendale College District engineers, plans for Allendale Avenue improvements have
Ave. Chg. been revised to provide a 500' radiUS at either end of the curve and
of Zone that this will be more amenabl~ to traffic safety.
It was moved by Councilman Robbins, seconded by Councilman Tyler, and
unanimously carried to adopt Ordinance NS-3-ZC-38, as introduced at the
last meeting, retching property on Allendale Avenue from R-1-40~000 to
R-1-2OsOO0.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 38.17
Mr. Huff stated that this amendment to the City Code was drafted by the
City Attorney,at the request of the Chief Building Inspector, to correct
Ord. a problem involving non-completion of buildings. Mr. Huff read the
38.17 proposed ordinance in its entirety and the City Attorney explained that
Bldg. tile wording of the Uniform Building Code relative to time limitsof
Permit building permits allows undue delay in construction and that,. under
Expire. existing Code~ it is difficult to prove that ~lork has been abandoned
for 120 consequtivedays~ Ordinance 38.16 would provide that the
Building O~ficial, based on the wl'itten estimate provided by the
developer~ would establish the expiredrich da~e for each building permit.
After brief discussion~ ~uring which the City Attorhey reviewed the
procedure for adoption Of ~arious types of ordinances, the Mayor directed
that Ordinance 38.17 be introdUCed ahd. plaeed on the agenda for second
reading and consideration at the next regula'r meeting.
C. RESOLUTION NO. SDR~22-2
Res. The~Cle~'k;~ep0rted that s~reet improvements tO Shadow Mountain Drive
SDR-22-2 by the Saratoga Union SchOol DiStrict have been satisfactorily completed
Shadow Mtn. and maintained for one year and he recommended acceptance of the dedication
Drive - of right-of-way. It was moved by Councilman hurry, seconded by Council-
Street man Tyler, and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. SDR-22-2, accep-
Acceptt ring the offer of dedication and declaring the portions of the street
covered thereby to be a public street of the City of Saratoga.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 85-6
Res. Mr. Huff reported that this resolution, establishing salary ranges for
85-6 employees of the City, had been prepared in accord with the Management
Employee Committee's recommendations relative to salary ranges, City contributions
Salary & to the medical and hospitalization plan, pay rate for emergency over-
Policy time works and addition of several job classifications in the Public
Works Department.
· Councilman hurry and Robbins, Chairman and membur of the Management
Committee respectively, commented regarding their studies and indicated
that salary range increases of between 5% and 10% were recommended on
the basis of infornmtion.obtsined from the League of California Cities
regarding salary structures of adjacent cities for comparable job
classifications. The Committee endeavored, it was reported, to establish
salary ranges for Saratoga that would provide equitable compensation
above the minimum, but below the maximum~ paid for comparable positions
in neighboring cities.
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 21, 1967 - Conrimmed
III.- D. RES. 85-6 - Conto
Ras.85-6 Councilman Hartman expressed concern regarding the salary evaluation
Salaries procedure used by Saratoga and other cities and suggested that prior to
the next budget time, Saratoga 'develop a better method of establishing
salaries,
Councilman Burry stated that the }~nagement Committee plans to recoumend
the employment. of an outside management consultant to scientifically
evaluate each job prior to the preliminary budget studies for 1968-69.
Mr. Huff noted that $3,000° has been preliminal'ily budgeted for this
purpose.
With Council approval, Mayor Harkman deferred action on Resolution
No, 85-6 until the next regular meeting and requested the staff to
provide copies of the current employee resolutions No, 85-5, to those
members of the'Council who have not had an opportunity to study it
and compare the present provisions With those proposed,
IV. SUBDIVISIONS, BUILDING SITES AND ZONING REQUESTS
A. SDR-657 - JAMES DAVI
SDR-657 Councilman Tyler reported that the Public Welfare Committee and the Sub-
Davi division Committee met with Mrs Davi and his architect and engineer to
Conditions discuss the request for modification of conditions of tentative site
approval for a convalescent hospital on Souse Lane, The Committee
recommends that conditions II-A~ II-B, and II-C be satisfied by permitting
the applicant to enter into time standard site approval agreement encompas-
sing these conditions and to pdst performance and labor and material
bonds sufficient to guarantee acquisition of the necessary right-of-way
and construction of the improvements~ The Committee also recommends~
Councilman Tyler Continued~ that the applicant be relieved from ~ompliance
with Condition II-D~ subject to his agreeing to permit no runoff of storm
or irrigation water from his p~emises onto adjacent property and to parti-
cipate in construction of future storm drain facilities to serve the
area on the ~ame Basis aS other. prope~ties ~erved, The recouunendation
relative to COndition ~I-D was based on th~ june 1, 1967 communication
from the DiVision ~f Highways outlining the plan for draining the free-
~qay interchange,
It was moved by Councilman Burry~ seconded by Councilman Robbins, and
unanimously carried to grant final site approval for SDR-657, subject
to tile conditions recommended above by the Public Welfare Committee and
to the execution of an addenda to the site approval agreement providing
for reimbursement to the City of any and all co~ts that might be incurred'
in the process of eminent domain proceedings or negotiations to acquire
the right of way required for street improvements,
B. SDR-580 - QUITS LIBRARY
SDR-580 Upon the report of the Department of Public Works that all deficiencies
Qnito had been corrected for improvements constructed in connection with the
Library development of SDR-580, County Library at Quits, it was mcved by Council-
Bond man Tyler~ seconded by Councilman Robbins, and unanimously carried to
Release release the $5,000. improvement bond posted for this work.
C. SDR-530 - B. MIC}~EL ANDERSON
SDR-530 Councilman Robbins moved~ seconded by Councilman Burrys to release the
Anderson $800. remaining from the original bond posted by B. Michael Anderson
Bond to guarantee completion of improvements for building site SDR-530s as
Release recommended by the Department of Public Works; motion carried unanimously,
V PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. C-I06 - M.V.S. COMPANY
C-106 Mayor pro tem opened the public hearing at 8:45 P. M, on the request
M.V.G. for change of zoning from A to R-M-3sO00 for the 10 acres located across
Co,
SARATOGACITYCOUNCILMINUTES - JUNE 21, 1967 - Continued
V. - A. C-106 - M.V.S. COMPANY - Continued
Saratoga Avenue from Paul Masson Champagne Cellars~ and directed the
file introduced as evidence.
The Planning Director reviewed the history of the application and explained
that the applicant proposes to construct 140 apartment units in a common
~reen type development for adults. The Planning Commission recommends
C-106 that the rezoning be granted subject to the conditions listed in the
Subdivision Committee Report dated 22 May 1967 with the addition of an
M.V.S. additional condition limiting the time for construction commencement
Company to within one year from the date of Council approval of the rezdning.
Letters were introduced into the record from the Chamber of Commerce~
supporting the application; and from Prides Crossing Homeowners~ S. E.
Burgasser~ and Re D° Heffelfingers opposing the application.
Councilman Tyler questioned the Subdive!on Ceu~nittee's suggestion that
a 50 Year age limit be imposed and the Planning Director stated that
the Planning Commission did not impose this condition although it was
f~lt by the Subdivision Connnittee to be desirable.
Councilman Robbing asked what the General Plan indicated for this area
and was advised that the area was designated R-M on the 1960 General Plans
changed to single family residential in 1962 and changed back to multiple
residential when the General Plan was reviewed in 1965.
Mayor Hartman called for comments from the audience and the following
persons spoke:
Dr. ISAAC ABRAMS, 13025 Saratoga Avenue, listed a number of reasons why
he felt the site was excellent for the proposed use. These reasons were,
primarilys l) Multiple use was acceptable to the c0mmuhity by the 1960
adoption of the General Plan~ . 2) the site is isolated geographically
3) traffic feeds directly to a major arterial Sireere! 4) the topo-
graphy is flat and adj~c~n~ ~0 shopping facilities. 5) A special com-
mittee was appointed by ehe Mayor to Study retirement faCility. needs
and 6) this site~ developed aS prdpoSeds will meet the needs of the
community for retirement livih~.
JOSEPH CONNOLLY, 13690 Beaumont Avenue, spoke in favor of the application.
He described other areas zoned for multiple family residential use and
stated that these areas are nndeveloped because of unsuitability of
location and steephess of terrain~ or are economically not feasible for
development° The Saratoga Avenue site under consideration was, however~
considered by Mr. Cormoily to be ideal for the adult cormnunity proposed
and would provide suitable homes for Saratogans who would otherwise have
to move to other areas when they reach an age when they can no longer
maintain large homes. Mr. Connolly also stated that revenue to the
City would be increased through high assessed value of land without
need for the services required by families with children.
ED DEMERE, 12371 Saratoga Greek Drive, Vice President of the Saratoga
Park Woods Homao~ners Association, spoke in opposition to the application
and listed the following reasons: l) density is too high for the site
2) there is no assurance that the development would be restricted to
adults and 3) it would establish precedent for applications for similar
uses along Saratoga Avenue. Mr. Demote presented a petition suggesting
that density be reduced to 7 units per acre and stated that it had been
signed by 318 persons, representing 80% of the homeo%mers contacted.
MRS. HAROLD SCHARFF, 20199 Glasg~ Drives asked if access would be
directly onto Saratoga Avenue and was advised that it would and that the
existing median crossing would sense for left turns~
ORVILLE G!ASS, resident of Saratoga Woods~ spoke in favor of the appli-
cation, stating that most of the persons signing the petition presented
by Mr. Demote were young and that if the proposed facilities had been
constructed five or ten years ago many of Saratoga's fine citizens
would have remained among their friends and neighbors.
SARATOGACITY COt~ClLPLINUTES - JUNE 21s 1967 - Continued
V. - A. - C-106 - M.V.S. CO. - Continued
DR. THOMAS G. SCItULTZ, 19348 Columbine Court, expressed opposition to
the proposed development which he stated would result in a density of
50 to 60 people per acre° He said that he thought the location was
ideal for mul[iple family residential use but that the density proposed
is too high and would generate traffic problems and, furthermore~ that
he did not agree that it should be specified for an adult conmunity.
Dr. Schultz commented that he is a member of the Institute of Traffic
Engineers.
JOHN HOLMES, 20326 Pierce Roads urged approval of the application and
indicated that although a density of 14 units per acre may be too low
for an equitable return, he felt that 7 units per acre would be necessarily
priced out of range of the persons for whom the development was designed.
ALBERT KIRSCH, 13621 Old Tree Way, opposed the application and stated
that exclusive adult ccunnunity apartments are difficult to keep tenanted
C-106 and that, in his opinions displaced persons from other areas would
M.V.S. eventually be attracted to the area and that subsidized housing for
Co. families with children would probably then occupy the apartments,
MRS. JOHN CORR, De Havilland Drive, stated.that she is not opposed to
the retirement facility but that she is concerned that the density would
be too high and that she is especially concerned as to how the additio hal
vacant 10 acres will be developed.
MRS. JAMES, 15251 E1 Camthe Grande~ expressed strong support for the
proposed development.
W. R. COOK, 20280 Saratoga Vista Court~ spoke in favor of the application
and commented that he doubted that high cost apartmentw would ever be
the object of subsidized housing.
~OROTHY PARKER asked the Mayor if he would ~quest a show of hands from
those persons present who fa~0red the propdsal and roughly 25 persons
indicated approvgl.
DR. ISAAC ABRAMS stated that he aid nee think there was mly opposition to
the location and that th~ question of density appears to be the primary
point of objection. Dr. Abrams indicated that no structures are proposed
except one and two story units and that the location of the units has
been designed to distribute the two story structures so that adjacent
neighbors would have only one story units and trees in their line of
view. Dr. Abrams also reviewed the studies of the Planning Commission
regarding density and concluded his remarks with the observation that his
plans are based on an estimated 1~8 persons per dwelling unit.
No one else from the floor wished to comment and Councilman Burry
moveds seconded by Councilman Tyler, to close the public hearing; motion
carried unanimously at 9:45 P. M.
Mayor Hartman, with no ob]ection, directed Ordinance NS-3-ZC-38 introduced
and advised those present that the matter will be considered by the Council
at the next regular meeting but that the public hearing on the application
has been closed.
Joseph Connolly asked for an informal indication of the Council's
opinion regarding this application and was advised that the Council
wishes to study the evidence before submitting an opinion.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
VI ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. MAYOR
No reports
B. FINAHCE
(1) Payment of Claims
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VI.-B. - PaTent of Claims - Continued
The City Attorney advised that a claim in the amount of $4277,88
payable to the Clerk of the Superior Court represents the ~mount
to be deposited with the Courts on an Interpleader suit filed to
settle a disputed claim for re-staking costs on Saratoga Avenue.
Bills Mr. Johnston explained that negotiations with the Engineers, Creegan
& Claims and D'Angelos and with the Developer~ Leo F, Piazza Company, failed
to resolve the dispute as to which fil~n is entitled to the payment
which the city has held for that purpose. Therefore the City
Attorney filed an Interpleager suit. The money deposited will be
paid by the Court to whichever party it determines to be the
... rightful recipient.
It was moved by Councilman Burry~ seconded by Councilman Robbing,
and unanimously carried to approve the list of clalms dated June
1967~ totaling $55,155.73 and authorize the Mayor to execute warrants
for payment thereof.
Finance (2) 1~e City Clerk's Financial Report and Treasurer's report for the
Reports month of May~ 1967 were submitted for Council review.
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C. COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND REPORTS
(1) Councilman Tyler reported that the Public Welfare Committee recommends
revision of the pedestrian easement in Tract 4042 to provide a 10'
Tr.4042 wide easement in lieu of the 40' easement sheen on the final map,
easement in accord with the request of May 31 from Claude T. Lindsay~
reduction Incorporated. It was moved by Councilman Tyler~ seconded by Council-
man Robbins~ and unanimously carried to adopt the recommendation of
the Couunittee and authorize the relinquishment of 30' of the
wide easement.
(2) Councilman Tyler reported~that the Subdivision Committee submitted a
reports dated 21 June 1967 relative to the County right-of-way in
County the vicinity of Brookside Glen Apartments on Saratoga-Sunnyvale
right-of-way Road and that the Subdivision Committee~ planning Committee and
Hwy. 85 & staff strongly.recommend that the county be requested to prohibit
Brookside parking or other use~of the area that w6uld result in an inadequate
Glen AptsA access to the Brookside Glen Apartments or detract from en other-
Wise attraht~ve area of Saratoga. It was further recoupended that
SeleCtion of fencing~ curbin~ or other means for prohibiting such
parking should be determined after action by the coun[y. it was
moved by Councilman Tyler, seconded by Councilman Burry~ and unan-
imously carried to accept the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mittee, as set forth in the abovementioned Subdivision Committee
report dated June 21, 1967, and direct the staff to request the
County to prohibit parking in this area.
Tbe Council then discussed the status of this right-of-way and the
County ownership which origin~ted. when the County purchased right-
of-way for use in widening Highway 85 with Trafflcways funds allocated
for use in Saratoga,
Councilman Robbins moved that prior to action being taken on the pre-
viously approved motion to accept the reco-~endation of the Planning
Committee and Subdivision Committee relative to this right-of-way
the City Administrator be authorized to negotiate with the County
relative to acquisition of the property by the City. Councilman
Burry seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
(3) Mr. Huff reported that the Public Welfare Committee reviewed the
Bohlman Road project and recommends that the City contract with
Bohlman Sverdrup and Parcel for preparation of construction plans based
Road - on the soil report submitted by Gribaldo, Jacobs & Jones. The
Sverdrup & engineering services are. to be furnished at a cost of $13,000. plus
Parcel up to 10% override if JuStified. It was moved by Councilman
Burrys seconded by Councilman Tyler, and unanimously carried to
authorize execution of a contract with Sverdrup and Parcel
subject to the terms outlined by the Public Welfare Cu~ittee.
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(4) The City Attorney advised that, after reviewing the Hakone Gardens
Water system problem discussed under Item II-As he had discussed
Hakone the matter with a representative of the Florence Crittenton Home
Gardens and had suggested that when the application for a restenfant license
Water is made the applicant state that water will be provided by the
Contract City of Saratoga,
It was moved by Councilman Tylers seconded by Councilman Burrys and
unanimously carried to author.~.ze the City Administrator to negotiate
a contract for installation of a water system for Hakone Gardens
iu an amount not to exceed $14,000,
E. CITY ADMINISTRATOR
(1) Mr. Huff reviewed previous Council consideration of a report from
Hakone the Policy Coummittee outlining several improvements needed in the
Gardens kitchen at Hakone Gardens for the operation of the tea-room.
Kitchen Huff reported that subsequeat efforts to reduce the cost of the
Improvements improvements has reduced the total cost of the ~.~ork and equipment
now needed to approximately $1432,
Councilmen Burry moved that the City AdminiStrator be authorized to
negotiate with Clarke Plu~.bing Company Or other local .plumblug firm
to do the necessary s~ork for a total cost not to exceed $1432,'
Councilman Robbins seconded the motion which carried with Councilman
Tyler voting in opposition to the motion. Councilman Tyler explaihed
that he felt that the entire cost' of ~mproveme~ts needed to operate
the tea room was the responsibility of the west Valley Circle of
the Florence CrittentoU Home.
rickety (2) With no obje~tton~ May~r Hartnmn referred to the Public Welfare
Lane Committee a ~epor.t of ~omplaints from residents in the Vickery
b0mplaint Lane a~ea relative ~o the condition of that street~
W,V,J,C, (3) The City Administrator reminded the Council ~ha~ the Jdnior College
Ground- ground-breaking ceremonies will be held tomorrow morning at 10e00 A;M,
breaking
(4) The Council was advised of an invitation from Mrs, Situey to attend
Youth the ground breaking ceremonies for the Youth Center Building on
Center Saturdays July 8~ at 10:30 A, M.
VII COMMUNICATIONS
A. WRITTEN
(1) The Council discussed a communication from Mrs. Toys requesting 'a
Champagne- decision on her request for permission for the Los Gates-Saratoga
Council Symphony Guild to serve champagne after its benefit performance of
Chambers "The Sound of Music" on July 8th at the City Council Chambers.
Councilman Burry moved that permission be granted as requested;
Councilman Robbins seconded the motion which carried unaniulously.
"Young (2) A letter from the City of San Leandro relative to financial support
America" for "Young America" representation at Expo 67 on June 27 and 28 was
directed' to file.
B. ORAL
percolation(1) Dr. Thomas G. Schultz, 19348 Columbine Court, requested the C~uncil
Ponds to direct the City Attorney to investigate the provision of protective
devices around pertelation basins in the vicinity of Saratoga cxeeks.
The Administrative Aide reported that at a recent Water CenserverSion
District meeting he had artended this question was considered and
that the District had concluded that it was not feasible to try
to install protective devices for these ponds which will be in
use by the Water Conservation District until November.
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VII.-B. - Continued
After discussion, during whichlthe City Attorney advised that this
PerCo!ation
matter Is entirely within the jurisdiction of the Flood Control
Ponds and Water Conservation Districts, the Mayor, with council approval,
directed the staff to investigate the water districts' plans°
(2) Harry Lawior, Engineer representing LeRoy Hiatt, requested Council
clarification of previous action relative to a six lot subdivision
Tr.3591
on Saratoga-Los Catos Road.
Final map
re-confirmed
The Staff explained that the final map which was approved by the
Council at its May 17 meeting corresponded with the original tentative
map approved by the Planning Comm~ssion and that it provided for
installation of a cul-de-sac with a triangular portion deleted
because of the owners inability to obtain title to that.portion
from the adjacent property o~ner~ Mr. btllso Subsequently~ it was
reForted~ Mro Mills verbally agreed to sell the proporty and the
Developer changed the improvement plans to include full cu!-de-sac
development~ These later plans coincided with the action Of the
Council on the final map and since that time Mr~ Mills again decided
not to sell the property and the plans had to be revised accordingly,
At this points it was explained~ some question exists regarding
approval of the improvement plans and the City Attorney advised
that the Council should clarify that the improvement plans showing
the deletion of a portion of full cul-de-sac improvements, can be
approved as submitted.
It was moved by Councilmen Burry, seconded by Councilman Robbins, and
carried unanimously to re-confirm the action of the Council in approv-
ing the final map for Tract 3591, with the Mills property excluded
from the cul-de-sac improvements.
1967-68 (3) The City Administrator presented the 1967-68 preliminary budget
for council study prior to the nexe regular meeting.
Budget
(4) The Mayor acknowledged, Wi~h pleasure, the presence of Planning
Comissioner Crisp and Good Government Group representative
Dorothy Parker, who served coffee on behalf of the GGG.
VIII ADJOURNMENT
it was moved by CounCilman Burry~ Seconded by Councilman Tyler and unanimously
carri&d ~o adjourn the ~eeting ~t 11:15 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
J. R. HUFF, CITY CLERK
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