HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-01-1970 City Council Minutes SARATOGA CI%~f COUNCIL MINUTES
TIME: WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1970 - 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE, SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA
TYPE: REGULAR MEETING
I. ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL
Mayor Robbins called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. All Councilmen
were present.
B. MINUTES
Moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Sanders to approve the minutes of
June 17, 1970 as mailed. Motion carried.
C. APPOINTMENT TO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Mrj Robbins announced with regret the resignation of two original members
of the Parks and Recreation Con~nission - Jeptha Wade, the first Chairman,
who resigned due to pressure of business; and Doug Adams, who resigned due
to business commitments and his work on the School Board, Mayor Robbins
noted that both commissioners had done a wonderful job and deserved
great credit for the initial success of the commission. These resignations,
plus that of Councilman Bridges, leave three vacancies to be filled.
Moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Ib~yer to extend a vote of thanks
to Jeptha Wade and Doug Adams and to accept their resignations with
regret. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Robbins instructed the
staff to prepare letters of appreciation to these former parks
commissioners.
Moved by Mayor Robbins to appoint Mrs. Daniel Woodward to fill the nn-
expired term of Cole Bridges which expires August, 1970 a~d to appoint
her from August 1970 to August 1972. To fill the vacancy of Jeptha Wade
to appoiht George Bonney and also appoint him from August, 1970 to August
1972; and to appoint Tom Wilberding to fill the unexpired term of office
of Doug Adams, which expires in 1971. In addition, Mayor Robbins moved
to re-appoint Kay Duffy and Rene Jones from August 1970 to August 1972~
seconded by Mr. Sanders; carried unanimously.
Mayor Robbins then administered~ the Oaths of Office to newly appointed
Commissioners Woodward, Bonney and Wilberding.
II. BIDS & CONTRACTS
A. PROSPECT ROAD - MILLER AVENUE SIGNAL - AWARD OF CONTRACT
PROSPECT Mr. Huff reported that the Council had before it a sunmaary of the bids
MILLER received on this job. He noted that the bidding was quite competitive
SIGNAL and that the~Public Works Department has reviewed the bids and found the
extensions are correct as prepared by the contractor with the low bid.
The City of San Jose has agreed to awarding the contract to low bidder
Steiny and Conpany at $29,746.00. Mr. Shook stated that this Company,
previously known as Steiny and Mitchell, had revised the Saratoga Cox
Signal for the City.
Mo~ed by Mr. Sanders to award the contract to Steiny and Company at a
cost of $29,746.00, seconded by Mr. Dwyer; motion carried.
B. PARK DRIVE STORM DRAINS AWARD OF CONTRACT
PARK Mr. Huff reported that the bid~ had been opened today and here again there
DRIVE was a considerable amount of competition. Sanco Pipelines had submitted
STORM the low bid of $12,782.00.
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Moved byMr. Dwyer that the contract for the Park Drive St6rm'Drains be
awarded to Sancb Pipelines at a cost of $12,782.00; sec~d~d by Mr. Smith.
Motion carried.
C. LYNGSO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - Continued from 6-17-70
LYNGSO Mayor Robbins announced that this matter would be discussed under Item III. A.
D. AGREEMENT FOR SHERIFF PATROL SERVICE
SHERIFF Mr. Hurff reported that the Council's agreement to this rate of $15.05 per
PATROL hour will place into effect for anbther year the Sheriff's Patrol=SerVice,
seconded by Mr. Smith; motion carried.
III. PETITIONS, ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 518 q~ Continued from 6-17-70 - Resolution Ordering Formation
of Manor Drive Park Maintenance District
RESLN. 518 Mr. Smith reported that the Planning Committee has met with regard to this
MANOR DRIVE matter and has reviewed it both with Mr. Huff and Mr. Walker. It is their
P.M.D. recommendation, in light of the discussions, that the Lyngso property be
included within the initial maintenance district - in accord with the
original resolution of intention.
Mr. Smith noted that we could anticipate two situations - development of
th~ Lyngso property in which case,. subject to all variables, that we require
the maihtenance of landscaping along the frontage. The second alternative is
that if it is determined that maintenance of the north side of Manor Drive is
not satisfactory the city can form a maintenance district-to maintain that
landscaping.
Mr. Smith moved that the Planning Committee report of June 26 be adopted,
seconded by Mr. Dwyer.; motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Smith for adoption of Resolution No. 518 ordering formation of
Manor Drive Park Maintenance District, seconded by Mr. Sanders; motion carried.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 534 - Continued fro~ 6-17-70 - Resolution Confirming Canvass
by Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County of Special Municipal Bond
Election
RESLN. 534 Mr. Huff noted that this resolution had been prepared by thei!bonding attorney.
CANVASS
BOND Moved by Mr. Smith for adoption of' Resolution No. 534, seconded by Mr. Sanders;
ELECTION motion carried.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 49 - Ordinance Adopting Budget for 1970=71
ORD. 49 At the request of the Mayor, the City Attorney explained that the budget is
70-71 a summary of anticipated receipts and propgsed expenditures for the coming
BUDGET fiscal year. It is, under the law~, a fr~eyork that you mast have in order
to expend funds. He pointed to th~ problem at State level where the State
Legislature for one ~eason or another didn't pass a budget in time and
· technically the State is not permitted to expend funds. The Code requires
that the State, any City, County or local agency annually adopt a budget for
each fiscal year. Without a budget a city cannot pay any bills.
A budget also departmentalizes anticipated receipts into categories of public
'administration. Each department m~st stay within its budget, Umless the
budget is amended to appropriate a~ditional funds to particular departments.
This is do~e by resolution of the Council.
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Mayor Robbins stated that the Council has been working on the budget for
quite some time. It was prepared first by the Department Heads and submitted
to the City Manager, who made considerable changes. It was then reviewed by
the Management'Committee. The Council has held two special meetings to review
the budget item by item.
Mr. Huff noted the following recent'changes in the Budget:
Page 7 - Governmental Buildings - We added Account #15, Youth Center
Operating - $1,500 and corrected the total of this departmental account to
$25,900 instead of $24,400 shown on the original copy of the final budget.
Page 9, Department 19Q - Building Regulation - We added $1,000 to Account 03
which is part time and temporary salary for vacation relief. This was added
at the request of the Chief Building Official to take care of the possibility
that the level-of building activity would remain as high during the coming
year as it is at the moment. That total is also increased by $1,000 to
$54,650.
Page 10, Department 200 - Non-Departmental
Account 15 - In an attempt to get the Youth Center expenditures in one place
this was deleted from this section and shifted to Dept. 150 as previously
noted. ',
An Additional amount of $5,610 was added to account 79 which is a contingency
fund set aside primarily for storm drain emergency operations in the event
we have a heavy winter and also a contingency for a possible salary adjustment
during the current fiscal year in the event that our review in the fall indicates
that we have fallen behind the median position we are trying to maintain.
Page 17, Fund 45 changes the limits of the Allendale project to "from
Chester to Harleigh".
Page 25, Fredericksburg Drive Park Maintenance District - total District
budget revised to show $335.00 instead of $170.00 to reflect the preliminary
budget estimate prepared by the Homeowners Association.
Page A-3 - Adjust totals in accord with these changes.
Mr. Huff noted that theseichanges were made to achieve a balanced budget since
Council approval June 22 and include corrections to the d~aft submitted to the
Council June 26.
Moved by Mr. Sanders that~sin~e the Council has reviewed this carefully and it
appears to be in order, that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 49 adopting the
1970-71 Budget. Seconded by Mr. Dwyer, motion carried.
D.. RESOLUTION NO. 85-9 - PERSONNEL POLICY RESOLUTION
Mr. Huff reported that this is the annual revisio~ to the Personnel Policy
RESLN. 85-9 Resolution. The primary chaBges made this year are in Section 1.2, the
PERSONNEL Salary Schedule for which the Council changed the table to reflect a 6%
POLICY across the board increase and Section 1,8 in the paragraph under holidays
which is changed to reflect the new State Legislation establishing four
legal Monday holidays.
Mayor RSbhins reported that there was a review of the statusof the'salary
of Saratoga City Employees with the help of the Personnel Advisory Committee,
and the Management Connnittee's recormnendation was that we should raise the~
salaries 6%. Other cities are also making changes so it was their recormnendation
that we should review this again ~ September lot to see where this City
stands relative to the other cities'. If the September review shows that the
City has lost its median position, a further adjustment will be made to recapture
that position.
Moved by Mr. Dwyer for adoption of Resolution No. 85-9, seconded by Mr.
Sanders; motion carried.
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E. ORDINANCE NO. 15-N - ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARY OF CITY MANAGER
ORD. 15-N Mayor Robbins stated that this had been discussed in Executive Session
CITY MANAGER's and fixed at $1,750.00 per month.
SALARY
Moved by Mayor Robbins, secgnded by Mr. Sanders to introduce Ordinance
15-N. Motion carried.
IV. SUBDIVISIONS, BUILDING SITES & ZONING REQUESTS
A. SDR-823 - B.T. GALEB - Finat Building Site Approval for Four Lots
Plus One Residential Parcelon DeSanka
SDR-823 Mr. Huff stated that all conditions have been met except recording of
GALEB the Record of Survey. He recommended adoption of Resolution No. 823,
subject to recording of Record of Survey Map.
It was the recommendation of the City Attorney that all conditions
which are subject to the Building Site Approval Agreement be set forth
on the face of the Resolution.
Moved by Mr. Smith to approve SDR-823 wRth the inclusion of conditions
A to G as recommended by the City Attorney, seconded by Mr. Sanders;
motion carried.
B. SDR-846 - WILLIAM J. BENNETT - FINAL BUILDING SITE APPROVAL - 1 Lot
Vaquero Court
SDR-846 Mr. Huff stated that the Planning Director reports that all conditions
BENNETT have been met and recommended adoption of SDR-846 granting Final Site
ApprOval for this building site.
Mr. Walker stated that one the basis of the City Attorney's comments,
perhaps we should treat this Building Site Approval the same as the
previous one and list Conditions A through M on the Site Approval
Agreement.
Moved by Mr. Smit~ for adoption of SDR-846 subject to incorporating
conditions A through M in th~ Building Site Approval Agreement,
seconded by Mr. Dwyer; motion carried.
The Mayor instructed the staff to revise the form to incorporate all
uncompleted conditions in eadh Building Site Approval Agreement.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. C-126 - ROGER W. ROSS - Continued from 5-20-70 - Request for Change of
Zoning from "R~l-40,000" (Single-Family Residential to "R-1-12,500" (Single
Family Residential)
MAYOR ROBBINS OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:19 P.M.
C-126 Mr. Robbins stated that on May 20, we had a recommendation from the
ROSS Plannin~ Commission to re~zone a portion of this property from R-1-40,O00
to R-1-12,500o CoUncil had referred the matter back to the Planning
Cormnission to include the entire piece of property shown on the General
Plan as Medium density residential and asked the Planning Commission to
consider whether or not it would be advisable to consider a special
requirement with regard to se~-baeks.
Mr. Smith reported that the P~anning Committee has not studied this
further except for the staff report dated June 8, 1970. Basically,
what has come back is in concurrence with the Planning Committee's
report at the May 20 meeting.
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Mr. Walker reported that after review of this matter it was the staff
recommendation With the concurrence of the Subdivision Corfanittee that
the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the entire
lower property as shown on Exhibit "~' be included in the rezo~ing to
"R-1-12,500" on the basis that this inclusion would make the entire
Change of Zoning strictly in conformance to the General Plan. It was
further recommended that setbacks would more appropriately be considered
under Site Approval and not at this time under the zoning application.
This staff report was adopted by the Planning Commission and forwarded
to the City Council.
MAYOR ROBBINS OPENED THE PUBLIC ~EARING AT 8:25 P.M.
Mr. Thomas B. Fryer, 14041 Saratoga Hills Road addressed the Council.
He stated that he had made a few remarks at a previous meeting and would
like to reiterate some of these. He felt that the Council should take
into consideration the slope density at this time although the Planning
Commission Subdivision Committee,had stated that the most appropriate
time would be at the time of Building Site'Approval. He agreed that this
procedure was very appropriate for a large parcel, however, when you have
one parcel which is at the most one half acre, he wondered if there was
any choice or whether this would actually amount to site approval. He
asked that the Council study a simple contour map. He agreed that this
zoning did agree with the General Plan but noted that it was only a minimum
requirement. Mr. Fryer stated that he had been told that Mr. Ross could
~dO~.~hfor Site Approval on this smaller lot but on the upper one acre
lot he could wait two, five or ten years. He felt that the Council should
face the problem now and determine whether it is feasible to make two lots
out of this parcel. He stated that he saw all the Councilmen at the meeting
of the Planning Commission where a Mr. Rogers had spoken about the problems
of hillsides. He felt that the proposed hillside resolution should be a
guideline and that this change might jeopardize the hillside zoning
resolution,
Mr. Smith pointed out that most of the items mentioned by Mr. Fryer
would be considered at the time of Final Site Approval,
Mr. Walker stated that the Planning Commission could require more area
in the approval of the building site.
There was considerable discussion with regard to slope requirements and
hillside development.
Mr. Roger Ross, 20850 Saratoga Hills Road addressed the Council.
He stated that this request had been investigated by the Planning Commission
and the City Council. The general slope of the area is very comparable to
Mr. Fryer's and certainly no more steep.
Mayor Robbins asked Mr. Ross whether he was aware that the Council could
deny his application to build a rouse and Mr. Ross acknowledged this.
Moved by Mr. Smith that the public Hearing be closed, seconded by Mr.
Dwyer; motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED ~T 8:45 P.M.
Mr. Walker reported that Mr. Fryer's property is all zoned R-i-40,000 and
is legal non-conforming except the upper piece. Of Mr. Fryer's two smaller
lots, the most-southerly one is built on and the other has previously
received Building Site Approval on the basis of legal non-conforming status.
Mayor Robbins stated that when a zoning change is considered, it is necessary
to consider the best, most appropriate use of land and not what the builder
plans to put on the property. He agreed that Mr. Fryer raises a valid point
in that it wouldn't make much sense to change the zoning if we wouldn't
let the owner build on it. It was the consensus of the Council that there
could be many variations and alternatives and that this was more appropriate
for discussion at the time of Building Site Approval.
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Moved by Mr. Smith for adoption of Ordinance NS-3-ZC-51, seconded by Mr.
Dwyer; motion carried.
B. C-131 - ERNEST T. BARCO, JR. - Continued from 6-17-70 - Request for Change
of Zoning from !.~R-1-40,000" (Singl.e-Family Residential)to "R-M-3000 PC"
(Single F~mily Residential).
Mr. Smith stated that the Planning Committee of the Council had met with
Mr. Barco with regard to C-131 and his application for R-M-3000 PC for a
proposed retirement center. It was ~ Councilman Bridges and Smith's strong
feeling that Mr. Barco had presented an attractive plan and package. His
research and knowledge brought the Planning Committee a long way to under-
standing more about retirement centers. Since 1968 and earlier there has
been evidence of a great need in Saratoga for this sort of development.
The Committee had looked into the legal standing of requiring as part of
the change of zoning that a facilfty such as this limit itself to senior
citizens and have ascertained that this is legally possible. However, the
committee has found it necessary to go along with the Planning Commission
recor~nendation to deny Mr. Barco's re-zoning because the proposal does
not conform to the General Plan. This area is residential on two sides.
This development would be increasing the density a great deal in this one
particular area. A secondary reason for the denial is that it is on 4.1 acres
which is less than~ the five acre minimum site requirement for P-C Zoning.
With great reluctance, the committee confirmed the Planning Committee's
report and reaffirmed the denial of this application.
Mr. Huff reported that he had received one new communication from Roy W.
Strasburger which was in support 6f the general idea of providing housing
for senior and retired citizens in the community.
Mr. Dwyer felt that the Council s~ould ask the General Plan~Review Committee
to give consideration to the fact'that the general needs of the community
may be changing.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 9~'00'P.M.
Col. E.T. Barco addressed the Council.
With regard to the 4.1 acre and density he stated that when he first came
to the City on this plan one year ago he pointed out that this did not meet
the five acre requirement. He was told by a number of people that the five
acres was an arbitrary figure. H& also asked at that time how serious this
variation was from the Code and was told that it was not serious, therefore
he did not apply for a variance. He added that if he did have five acres
there would be 13 more units. He'acknowledged that his proposal did sound
like a lot of people with 57 units and a maximum of 114 residents with one
automobile per couple. Mr. Barco stated that one~xit i~ used for emergency
access only. There is public parking as well as parking for tenants. You
can go from one building to another without having to use an automobile and
everything is within walking distance. Mr. Barco pointed out that people
living in this complex would not be travelling during the rush hour traffic
and many rarely go out at all. In the proposed site plan there is an open
space in the middle of the property which is 807° the size of a football
field. In addition to the central area there is a secondary common ground
which is 66% the length and 507° the width of a football field. He knew
there was a question as to whether this was a suitable site for senior
citizen housing and stated that if he got this zoning he would guarantee
to build one of the finest senior'citizen complexes in Califonnia. He
stated that there are legal guarantees that this can be restricted to
senior citizens. Mr. Barco then expressed his appreciation for the courtesy and
cooperation he had received ~romthe Council.
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Mr. McMahan, 429 University AveNue, Los Gatos addressed the Council.
Mr. McMahan stated that he was a] candidate for the Council in 1964 and
that senior citizen housing has been a political f~otball in Saratoga
ever since. He stated that three years ago the Oddfellows applied for
a permit for a similar development which was denied. He felt there was
a definite need in Saratoga for this type of complex and that time w~s
growing short. He added that We~t Valley College had changed the zoning
considerably. Mr. McMahan had personally inspected the property since
the last meeting and suggested that the Council act on this application
and not deny it.
Jerry Monroe, 19876 Merribrook Drive, Saratoga addressed the Council.
He stated that there seemed to be no site in mind or any plans for this type
of building in Saratoga . He wanted it on record that the Council was con-
sidering a senior citizens community.
Mr. Smith replied that the Council could not force development of land in
any particular way. He stated that there is land open for this type of
development. He reiterated that~Mr. Barco's plan was an excellent one but
that the location within SaratogS was the difficulty.
Mr. Monroe wondered whether the ~ouncil had considered zoning for senior
citizens in the General Plan.
Mr. Smith stated that this usage would fit well in the multiple zoning area.
There is land that could be devoted to it right now. He did not think a.
landowner would want zoning which restricted the use to senior citizens.
Mr. Dwyer stated that much of what has transpired at the last few meetings
had come as a surpr~selto him. ~e did not remember this question having
come up before and he felt that the General Plan Committee should review
this whole situation in its review of the General Plan. Very possibly a
good deal more multiple zoning could be considered in the General Plan
rather than approving this s~ot z~oning.
Mr. Monroe stressed that if the C~uncil were going to consider other
properties the time is now.
Mrs. Jay Sitney, 20306 Craigen CirCle, Saratoga addressed the Council.
She pointed out that during the last campaign part of her campaign program
was transportation and housing fo~ retired citizens. She wanted to go on
record as being for a retirement ~ommunity within the range of the pocket
book of retired individuals. She~stated that she lived in the Argonaut
area and in the last three years ~ome very worthwhile individuals have
left because they cannot afford to maintain their property. Dr. Overacker
and Dr. Newcomer, who have.both contributed a great deal. to Saratoga and~
its citizens have found it necessary to move to Los Gatos and Mrs. Sitney
felt we were selling our City short in failing to retain the energy and
devotion of these people for Saratoga. Mrs. Sitney pointed out that in the
Congress for Community Progress in 1968, this was discussed very thoroughly.
During the current Congress over 700 questionnaires were returned~ Mrs. Sitney
quoted from nine questionnaires concerning the need for housing for retired
citizens.
Mr. Sitney felt that Mr. Barco's geographical location was excellent. She
commented on the availability of existing studies on th~ campus and the
coming facilities for theater and.lectures, also the fact that both the
campus and the Youth Center, where s&nior citizen activities are held,
would be within.walking distance from the complex.
Mr. I~er stated that apartments were supposed to meet this need, however,
due to land costs the.ren~s~are too high for people on fixed incomes.
Mrs. Milton Cook, Ashton~Conrt asked the Council to please take into
consideration the fact that these people can give us the guidance and time
we need to make this a complete community.
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Mrs. Mildred Wharton, 19265 Monte Vista addressed the CounCil.
She did not feel that the Planning~Commission or the Council's reasons for
denying this request were valid. With regard to the fact that it does not
conform to the Master Plan, she felt that this was the wrong way of looking
at a Master Plan. She stated that~she served as Vice Chairman on the Original
General Plan and also worked on th~ review of the General Plan when it was
reviewed in 1968. She believed that a Master Plan is not a rigid document
that has to be adhered to but is a set of guidelines which should be flexible
enough to adapt to changing circumstances and needs. She did not think that
there should be any reason for denial of this request. She felt that the
only valid reason - if there was one - would be the loss in tax to the City,
and stated that all of ~he services that people can give or receive do not
come in money but can come from responsiveness and. service from citizens
of the community. She stated that Col. Barco had asked the College for
permission to cross over the ~1~~ land in case of emergency and had been
granted permission. The Coll~g~'f~lt that his plan was a good one and there
was no objection to-his being right next to the college. They also felt
a contained community such as this could help the college. She noted that
the idea of a senior citizens housing has gone back to the first Master Plan
and has been brought up subsequently at the Congress for Conmunity Progress
since 1968. She asked that the Council consider that this is a beautiful
site for such a conmpa~ity, that it'is centerally located and within walk{ng
distance from the college facilities, that it has federal financing which
will permit rentals suitable for n~ny people of fixed incomes. She noted
that many of the other apartments in Saratoga are so expensive that anyone
with a retirement income finds it difficult to rent them. Many.of. the
citizens who ~ave been the back~on~ of our community for many years a~d'have
supported and worked for our community do.not want t61mov~ away. ~rs. Wharton
stated that in ~he original master 'plan they had tried t~ push for an area
for senior citizens and respectfully requested that the Council grant this
variance.
Mr. Sam Rosa, 199 North Third Street, San Jose addressed the Council.
Mr. Rosa stated that he was not a ~itizen of Saratoga, however, he was involved
with the Senior Citizens Program in San Jose, He stated that there seemed to
be a lot of emotional discussion about this request, however, when you work
with the older person, you become very much involved. He stated that he was
listening to Councilman Dwyer and could see the t~mendous concern for spot
zoning. He stated that if we want senior eitizens to remain in Saratoga, we
must consider an adequate site, centrally located, close to the college with
its many resources. Approximately ~8% of Saratogans are seniors over 65 which
is nearly '2% over the average rati6 for Santa Clara County. Maybe at this
particular time spot zoning is th~answer for this particular type of ~o mplex.
He stated that he was very impressed with this particular plan and felt it
was a very adequate facility for older adults. He was very much enthused
with this type of complex and its establishment near the college.
Mr. Walker confirmed!.Mr~'B~rco's statement that all the l~nd currently zoned
"R-~' was used or committed. He stated that the substantial sized properties
are either being built on now or w~ll be in the near future. There are some
smaller multiple properties along Oak Street but these would not be suitable.
Moved by Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr.~ Smith to close the Public Hearing; motion
carried.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 9:35 P.M.
'Mr. Sanders stated that he did no~ know of anyone on this council who has
evereexpressed an opinion that they would like to keep senior citizens out
of Saratoga. We have discussed durling the last campaign the need for housing
that meets more modest income levels for both senior and junior citizens.
It is tragic when somebody who has devoted years of service to a c~mmunity
has to move away. This parcel was not turned down~b~use it was for senior
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citizens but because the Planning Connnission feels it is in the wrong
location and not the proper size. Mr. Sanders had heard other people
suggest that these people need some place closer to down town. He
seconded Mr. Dwyer's suggestion that a special effort be made to direct
the General Plan Review Committee to designate a general area that might
be used in a planned community for senior citizens. He also suggested that
perhaps we should consider a Sen~or Citizens Commission, advisory to the
Council.
Mr. Robbins stated that some of 6he past members of the Council may have
been misquoted or misunderstood. Bill Glennon was very concerned with
making provision for senior citizens. Mr. Robbins felt that the General
Plan is the appropriate time to take care of this. The General Plan is
reviewed yearly and appropriate changes are made.
Mr. Dwyer thought that the criteria we use for determining what P-C zoning
should be could be changed. There is a considerable, amoun[ gf~iand zoned
R-i-40,000 still available. Mr. Dwyer stated that he was'taking this very
seriously because apartment construction had failed to meet this need.
Mr. Smith stated that we cannot revise the General Plan as each application
comes up or it loses its meaning. The reason apartments are so expensive
seems to be due to the cos~.of the land. Maybe the Planning Commission
should re-consider making ~e density higher so that the ultimate cost to
the renter goes down.
Mayor Robbins directed the Planning Commission to consider senior citizens~
needs in the current review of the General Plan and suggested that Mr. Barco
meet with the General Plan Committee.
Moved by Mr. Smith that the rezoning be denied, seconded by Mr. Dwyer;
motion carried.
VI. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. MAYOR
1. Mayor Robbins referred each ~ouncilman to the assignment of responsibilities
for items recommended by the ~Congress for Community Progress.
2. Mayor Robbins reminded the C~uncil of the I.C.C. meeting on July 2.
3. A letter from the Save Our Valley Cor~nittee concerning airports in the
Valley was referred to the Planning Committee.
4. A letter from Julie Akers which may affect the Solicitation Ordinance
review was referred to the Public Welfare Committee.
5. Letter from State Division of Highways which has completed a functional
study of the State highways and is about to undertake a General Plan
for future needs of highways in the State up to 1990.
B. FINANCE
1. Paymen[ of Claims
M~or Robbins referred to Warrant No. 13544 - O.C. McDonald, for replacing
the compressor at the Youth Center and wondered whether this item would
come under the warranty.
Director of Public Works noted that the last item on the warrant list
No. 12584 covers our portion of resurfacing of Quito Road. The
Engineer's ~stimate was $35,000 and the bids opened were between
$29,000 and $30,000 so when the work is completed there will be ar
refund. However, the agreement calls for the payment of this amount
at this time.
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Moved by Mr. Smith to adopt the fist of ~isbursements dated July 1, 1970
with the exception of Warrant No.! 12544 and that the Mayor be authorized
to signSThe staff was'~lrec[~d'~'~'[h~ the Youth Center Air Condi!tioning
Warranty ~nd recommend further'aqtion to the Council.
C. COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND COMMISSION REPORTS
1. Creation of Youth Commission
YOUTH Mr. Bridges stated that young people from the community and adults who are
COMMISSION in frequent contact with youth were invited to attend the Policy Committee
meeting on June 30, 1970, to discuss the Saratoga Congress for Community
Progress' recommendation for the creation of a Youth Commission to which
all city matters related to youth could be referred for discussion and
recommendations. The Committee discussed the creation of a Youth Commission,
its structure, composition and possible functions.
It was determined that the membership of the commission have a majority of
youths, but that the commission also include some adults. The suggested
ratio is eight youths and three a~ults, appointment being based primarily
on interest in youth and the community rather than on a formala for representing
different groups.
The Policy Committee favored the ~reation of such a Commission and recon~ended
the adoption of the resolution creating a Youth Commission.
Mayor Robbinsfelt it would be helpful to have a list of ideas as to what
this Commission would advise the City on.
Mr. Smith stated that there was a de-emphasis on structure. This came out
of the Congress -f6r Connnunity Progress. Youth have expressed an interest
in the formulation of this connnission. In Los Gatos they formed a committee
first, thought about goals, then disbanded the committee and formed a
Commission. Mr. Smith did not think it was good to impose limits on them
in the sense that we tell them what they can or can't do. We hope they will
come up with a general plan for their operationl The committee en~phasized
that the staff work with the commission.
Mr. Bridges stated that they have'expressed a desire to operate within our
structure but not be unduly restricted.
The Mayor instructed the Administrative Assistant to come up with a list
of examples of what ~_s_~d~be~d~'.~.t~iopL and ~it~out ,
objection the matter was referred ~to the next regular meeting.
2. Fruitvale Avenue Walkway ~
FRUITVALE Mr. Smith reported on the Fruitvale walkway from Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
WALKWAY to the college. This is consistent with the walkway we already have on
Saratoga Avenue and are developing on Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and hopefully
will have on Saratoga-Los Gatos R~ad. The Saratoga Avenue walkways are very
much used. The pathway extends on the west side of Fruitvale at Los Gatos-
Saratoga Road to Three Oaks; on t~e east side from Valle Vista to the college.
Changes in the plan are listed on 'the recommendations contained in the Planning
Committee report of June 30.
Mayor Robbins felt thai as a matter of policy we should contact people
who would be rather seriously affected. He instructed the staff to contact
people whose property is involved and inform them that they can talk to the
planning connnittee if they wish to do so.
There was considerable discussion as to whether we should contact the
property c~ners before adopting the committee report.
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The matter was continued to the next regular meeting,to give the
conmittee and staff time to review the proposed location at Valle
Vista with the property owners involved.
3. Garrod Request for Agricultural Preserve
GARROD Mr. Smith reported that the Gar~6d family has requested that their
REQUEST property in Saratoga be placed in an agricultural preserve under the
Williamson Bill, along with the property they own in Santa Clara County
and Cupertino. The Planning Committee has reviewed the terms of the bill
itself and the procedures followed by Santa Clara County in carrying out
the requirements of the Act. The City will have very few applications for
formation of agricultural preserves within the City limits although the
current study of the Santa Cruz Mountain area may result in more interest
in the ~and Conservation Act on the part of landowners in the stepp hill
areas and the unincorporated area within Saratoga' sphere of influence.
Therefore, we believe that the City should establish a policy for dealing
with requests of this type and a procedure to carry out that policy.
The Planning Committee recommended tha~ the City Attorney be directed to
draft a resolution declaring the city's support of the land conservation
concept and outlining the !City's procedure for implementing the, Land -~
Conservation Act within the boundaries of the City. ~hey further
recommended that the Garrod request be referred at this time to the
Planning Department for analysis and report in accord with the terms~
of the Williamson Bill. This will initiate the procedures to bring/ ~'~
the Garrod property under the terms of the Williamson Bill. '
Mayor Robbins felt this was a good idea to preserve open space.
Moved by Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Sanders to adopt the Planning
Committee report dated June 30, 1970; motion carried.
D.DEPARTMENT HEADS & OFFICERS
1. Quito Road
Mr. Shook reported that we are paying the County for the work on Quito
Road. The contract was awarded to Piazza Paving and will begin shortly.
It should take a week or so to complete the project.
E. CITY MANAGER
1. Mijevich Property
The Planning Department staff investigated the subject property and in
addition met with Mrs. Croft at her home and reviewed the problems from
the Craft's standpoint. There is a report on file with regard to current
status.
2. Hakone Gardens
There is a progress ~p~t from the Chief Building Official on his inspection
of Hakone Gardens.
3. Copies of narrative and priority reports from each Department. Two of the
items in the City Manager's report. - Wildwood Park Debris Basin and
Calabazas Creek - have not been included in the Santa Clara County Flood
Control and Water District Budget due to lack of funds. ~I~They have advised
that their engineers are seeking a means to accommodate the high amount of
water on Calabazas Creek without disturbing the natural~eauty.
4. Mr. Huff reported that S nztat~on District #4 has an agreement with the
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County whereby the Coun[y handles all its finances. Mr. Huff has in-
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vestlgated this superficially with Mr. Glaeser, Director of Finance and
he said no cities presently work with the County in this way, but he was
interested in exploringit further. He will study the possibility on
receipt of a letter from the city ipdicating an interest in this proposal.
RESLN. 5. Copy of a Resolution prepared by the City Attorney which establishes a four
M.V.24 hour time limit on the portion of Village Parking District ~1 south of
~AP~KING Fourth Street. This was requested by petition from several of the merchants
LIMIT in the Plaza Del Rob~e and VictorianVillage using that parking lot. This
VPD #1 was referred~to staff for study and.staff recommends that if the merchants
feel this way it would be a good idea and should be approved.
Moved by Mr. Dwyer ~or adoption of ~he resolution prepared by the City Attorney
authorizing a four hour time limit in the areas designated in the proposed
resolution, seconded by Mr. Sanders; motion carried.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
A. WRITTEN
1. Letter from T and T Construction requesting an opportunity to appear
before the City Council on Julyl5 to present results of a survey on
annexation of Redberry and Hidden Drives. Mayor Robbins. directed the
staff to set up a meeting with the Public Welfare Committee for Mr.
Pa~ls of T & T Construction.
2. Letter from Patrick Creegan indicating that his six year old son had been
involved in an accident at the intersection of Scotland and Glen Brae.
Public Works Department reviewed the accident report from the Sheriff's
office which indicates that the~six year old on a bicycle ran an existing
stop sign and ran into the side'of a car. This accident doesn't indicate
any additional control is necessary at this intersection.
Mayor Robbins suggested that this information be relayed to Mr. Creegan.
Mr. Smith referred to the sight hazard at this corner and asked whether
it was possible to do anything about it. Mr. Shook stated that removal
of shrubs would help but grading would be required .to eliminate the
problem.
3. Letter from the City of South San Francisco enclosing.a copy of a
Resolution on proposed noise standards for California airports. Noted
and filed.
B. ORAL
1. Mrs. Sitney stated that the compressor for the Youth 'Center was purchased
from Mr. Brown of T and M and should be under warranty~ Mr. Brown has
stated that this must be maintained monthly or the motor will burn out.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Robbins acknowledged the presence of Mrs. Slade, League of Women Voters;
Mrs. Moss, Good Government Group; Mrs. Jay Sithey, Saratoga Youth Center;
Mildred Wharton, West Valley College Trustee; Norm Matteoni, Parks and
Recreation Commissioner and Jim Naugle, a resident of Prides Crossing.
Moved by Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr.!Sanders to adjourn the meeting. The
meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
J.R. HUFF
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