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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-02-1973 City Council Minutes MINUTES SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL TIME: Wednesday, May 2, 1973 - 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Saratoga City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bridges, Diridon, Dwyer, Kraus and Smith Absent: None B. MINUTES ' Correction on Page 2, Item A, PETITIONS, ORDINANCES AND 'FORMAL RESOLUTIONS: Strike the motion in Paragraph 2. Page 3, Item A, PUBLIC HEARINGS: Insert Councilman's name seconding the motion. It was moved by Councilman Bridges and seconded by Councilman Diridon~ that the minutes of April l'8_,~Z~.7~.~iYh'~h~ab~ 'c~r~e~Ffo~7~d +t~'~ BI minutes of thZ Adjourned Re'gular Meet'fn~"of A~'ir'2~7'I973% b~'p~0~'d. The_mot-ion was~ carried. II. DS~A~-CO~RAET A. BICYCLE RO~E SIGNING PROJE~ It was requested that this item be discussed following item Ill-B, Resolution MV-59. B. ~NAGING G~DENER AGREE~NT - CO~NITY G~DENS ~Ir'~oVed~y=C0~lm~n Dwyer~an~ s~odd~d by C~nci~&n~Brid~es tha~ ~6hho~fz%d to execute the agreement. The mOtiOn was carried. C. CORPORATION Y~ OFFICE FACILITIES It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Bridges that the staff be authorized to advertise for b~ds' on the &ompletion of the ~to,~d~b~fld2~g i~_~_~oy~ offices, etc. The motion was carried. III. PETITIONS, O~IN~CES ~ FORM~ RESOLdIONS' A. O~IN~CE NO. 38.53 - Ordinance Grapting a Franchise to.Telecommunications~ Inc. to Construct,~ Ope.rdte and.Maintain a Cable Television System within ~he City of Saratdga. It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Dwyer that Ordinance No. 38.53 be adopted, with the modification to the Ordinance which would require that the 'franchisee file written acceptance of ~he award of the franchise and an agreement Outlining dhe requirements by which the company will be bound. The motion was carried. B. RESOLUTION NO. MV-5~ -'Resolution Establishing BiCycle Lanes Upon and Prohibiting Parking on Certain. City Streets in Z 6he City of'Saratoga. The City Manager explained that this resolution was first introduced at the City Council Meeting on April 18 and continued to this meeting because of the large amount of concern by the residents on Herriman Avenue. He further.explained that several residents were present at the April 24th Committee of the Whole Meeting, and durin~ this time, several alternatives to this system were discussed by the staff. The City Manager indicated that the concept of the Demonstration Bicycle Route Program was ~Rp~pv~ed~by_the~Par_L~k_s_~nd_~Re__qreation~Com_~miss~on and' the ~{f earli~Jear and this is one step to implement th~ program. Mr. Shook, Director Of Public Worksr, pointed out on the map the areas to be included in the proposed Demohstration BicXcle Route System and he explained the three alternatives presently under consideration: A). Two one-way bicycle lanes, one on each side of the street (8 feet), with two 12-foot travel lanes (parking restricted during certain hours of the day,on both sides of the street); B) Single two-way bike lane on southerly side of ~h~&~t,~epa~ated ~arkiff'~llb~ed 8fi iSat~Ide of the street)G~ C) ll~-foot combination. bike.and parking lane on the northerly side of the street and'5~-foot bike lane on th~ southerly side (parking ~iiminated~h~0u~ ~i~Tf~ ~t a~ ~1~ ~im~?and permitted on the no~[h '~Td~ a~rl'Ei~syZ'''= Councilman Dwyer mentioned that he'had observed in Berkley ~ plan which seemed sensible and of minimum expense, and that was the use of white stenciling on the pavement to mark the bicycle lanes. He was also of the feeling that the bike lanes should be of sufficient width to reduce any risks by automobiles'pulling away from the curb. ~s~etteshe~ Surrey Lane yoiced her concern about not having a crossing on Verde Vista. Mayor Smith advised that the crosswalR on Herriman Ave. would ha~ to be used. Mrs. Tucker, who lives on the corner of Lexington Court and Herriman Ave.,. indicated that she doesn't want to Be told that she cannot park her car in front of her property from.7:00 A.M~rto 7:00 P.M. and she doesn't want to be told that she can't water herlawn because the "cycists might get wet". Mayor Smith indicated to ~s3 Tucke~ that there are alternatives being considered include parking on.either side of the street. Mr. Stanley Spencer of Reid Lane'asked if there had ever been any studies made for this "freeway" system that is proposed. He indicated that before the City spends all this money for bike lanes, they should first determine how many people are going to use them. He asked "~y should we provide an access route for people of Sunnyvale and other 'areas to. come down and ride their bikes on our access?" He stated that he doesn't see the economic sense in spending all this money and the inconvenience of not being able to park in front of your house. RESOLUTION MV-59 (Continued) Mr. William Cox of 19965 Herriman Avenue, indicated that he would like to bring out some of the background on the .bicycle route system on what this city proposed years ago. Mr. Cox stated that, according to his information, in 1968 there was a report on Trails and Pathways, and in talking to Parks and Recreation and the Public Works~ D~partment, I can't find this report. He indicated'that it was pointed out to him that the idea of a Bicycle Route System was to provide a place. where people could ride their bikes, without an engineering study. He further stated that in 1971, the General Plan Committee concluded that there were many unresolved problems in the implementation of this system; however, in May 1972, the Public Works Department issued a feasibil.ity study, and the route system has now become a system of lanes and paths. Bike lanes as described by this report are'to'be designed for the sole use of bicycles. Bike routes were defined as a system of pathways and'delineated travel ways to provide the cyclist the most direct passage to or around high-volume traffic areas. He~indi- cated that most of the studies in this area conclude that this.does not restrict on-the-street parking..H& stated that the report also indicates that where existing street widths allow, recommendations are to develop bike lanes in these areas, and it was his feeling that this would be a deviation from the original understanding of the system, which was to establish designated routes. Mr. Cox indicated that most cities 'allow the parking restriction only when there is no need for parking in the area or if the property is vacant. In repl~ to Mr. Spencer'.s inquiry (above), Mr. Cox stated that ~su~ey conducted by the residents on Herriman showed a count of approximately twenty (20) cyclists in three (3) dayS. Mr. Cox further stated that De Anza College was a subject of. Ca§ study, and on three streets which were involved in this study, there Zwas an average i~crease of 32%, which, according to the.feasibili~X study, would increase the bike popu- lation during the peak hours from 367 to ~85, for which'we are willing to spend $30,000 to $45,000.. .! Mr. Cox indicated that in Exhibit "D" of the feaSibility study, it was noted that judgment factors should ibe taken into consideration and not the basic criteria alone. These are such factors as road grading, service, alignment, visability, etc. He pointed out that the feasibility study excluded ~ehicle.Speed~and!grade d~signs. Mr. Cox indicated that the report also states that Herriman Avenue is included because it provides a basic service to Saratoga High School bicycle traffic. He stated th_t_t_t__b~tat the count-of,~thirty- eight ~8~"d'~li~[~ ,~'~7d~fer~ined' b~'~ity,j C%~'~p~oSed to!Ttwenty (20) per da~s 'Sdr~g~'~d'br~h~'r~sfd~'nf~,' would ' months summer vacation and semester periods. ~. COx stated that some cities have devised bike routes for bicycle transportation to replace cars, and he was of the feeling that Saratoga does not have the bike populatign to compare w~th these other cities. He stated that if the Public Works recommendation for two eight-foot bicycle lanes is followed, it would allow for twenty-two feet or two eleven-foot traffic lanes, and he indicated that there are thirty-five school busses that would use these lanes, which are eight-feet wide. Mr. Cox stated ~hat alternative '~B" which mentions instatlati6n of an asphalt berm would only further compound the "S" curve on Herriman. be enforced on our streets as a police.car with rad~would not be able - 3 - RESOLUTION MV-59 (Continued to park in [he b{~e ranes, and 'therefore wohld not be able to slow down traffic. He mentioned that there w6uld be a parking p~oblem at the church on the corner df Herriman, and Sar~tqga-Sunqyvale Road. He indicated that Herriman Avenue 'has the l~ast'amoun~ of bicycles ~nd is the shortest street in the proposed sys. tem and that this street could be eliminated without endangering the whole'pl~n2 Mr. William Evans o5 Mille'r AveAue, tindic~ted tha~ everyone in saratoga had!Dthoug~2 there were going to be bicycle ~outes but not with restricted parking. He indicated that the kind of thinking by the City Council on this topic is completely out of context with the way people want to live in Saratoga, and he-would back the people on Herriman and also ask t'hat the City Council re-examine the situation on Miller Avenue. Mr. Warren Palmer of Chateau Drive stated that he is an engineer who rides a bike to work everyday and that he~would encourage the Council to move forward with some kind of bicycle plan; however, he realizes that the parking situation is a real peril. Mr. Palmer indicated thai some demarkations he finds very valuable. He furtherlindicated that his experience is that the biking population is growing and he would like to see ~ome lanes for kids and some cars 6ff the road. " Mr. Bill Green indicated that he is.a new property owner ih SaratOga and he had heard that there are other s~reets inV61ved in this plan and tha6 this was the forerunner of a bigger system. He asked if one of the alternatives were voted on if that would set a pattern for the other streets. Mayor Smith advised Mr. Green that we have one bike lane in effect on Miller Avenue and it is not similar, necessarily to the alternatives which are outlined here and that it wouldZdepend on the traffic situation on that particular street. He further=stated that the designation of.this system is really to move traffic throughout the City; however, there may be a connection between the Monte Sereno system or Los Gatos. Mr. Green indicated that he would h~ve nothing against marking routes and the parking restriction; however he~would b~ opposed to alternative "B" and use of the berms~as he felt t~i~ would be a safety hazard. Mrs. Hoffman of Via Escuela comm~nt~ed that it seems to her that bicycles are somethfng that should be encouraged in a residential community. She stated that if it were easier to gent around the community on a bike a lot more people would. She felt that it would also be beneficial in preventing pollution.and also tha~ it would be easier if the bicycles knew where they belonged and the automobiles new ~here the bicycles belonged. Mrs. Hallman indicated that she didn't feel that limited parking would completely be the solution; but she had heard of a plan whereby there was a four-foot lane which was a ~ifferent.level t~an the street and it made a very dis- tinct delineation. Mrs. Arthur Willson~ofSaratoga Avenue stated that she has lived in this location for twenty-three years andI during that time has hardly seen a bicycle go by. She mentioned that most of the teenagers in this area have cars. She indicated that they had 'paid to have the area in front of their .home paved for their own.conveniehcetand so people who came to visit could park there, and if this were taken'away it would be a great difficulty. Luther .Clark of Scotland Drive indicated that it would seem to him out- rageous to consider the removal of trees and shrubs. - 4 - RESOLUTION MV-59 (Continued) Mayor Smith interjected that in thence ~tem there is one alternative proposed for a small portion of Herriman Avenue that talks about any sort of removal of shrubbery, and this is a very small portion. One citizen indicated t~at he would urge the council to adopt bicycle' lanes, but with unlimited parking as it exists. He stated that the previous day's Mercury News had quoted Mr. Walsh, Project Coordinator for~Santa Clara County Bicycle Safety Project, as saying, "If bicyclists would start driving their bikes like cars, and particularly by driving on the right side of he road, the ~umber of bicycle accidents would drop by over 70%." He indicated tha~ the answer lies with the enforcement of safety regulat ions and enforcement of traffic regulations~Y~Tbe~ answer does not lie with taking away property rights of people by taking away their personal right to park in front of their property. Charles Mrs./Pottol, who lives on Herriman Avenue, indicated that she doesn't feel enough is being said for the s~fety of pedestrians. She also stated tha~ her sympathy lies with the bicyclists; however, on Herriman Avenue it ,is impossible to ride a bicycle out of one's driveway and that a bicycle lane on Herriman is unrealistic.' Mr. Ken AJcock of Scotlan~ rAve~!~ indicated that he feels before the Council makes any decision,on this,'they should giv~ it further study. Mr. Don Locker, who lives on Saratoga Avenue and Glenbrae, remarked that it appears to him as though we have put these lanes on the streets in ~ Saratoga that have the higher speedlimits. Mrs. John Mc Carley of Scotland.Avenue i~dicated that when she lived in Menlo Park about fifteen. years ago, her three teenagers all rode bicycles to school and policemen would visit the school each year and give the students each a · list of bicycling rules tb b~ followed; the children had tohave the bicycles registered and tickets were issued to children who caused violations. Mrs. Mc Farley stated that she is in.favor .of bicyclists, but she feels the police should help them in this.way. Mike Ben!gn~ of Kahal!a~Ct~ inquired what the cost would be in enforcing the Ordinance as far as additional ~heriff~s patrols. Mayor Smith replied that it would depend on whether or not there is a need for additional patrols, and it is anticipated that it would operate under the City's present contract. for sheriff's patrols. Mrs. Nettesheim of'Surry Lane stated that her property is on a cul-de-sac and they were told it was not a goo~ spot because when the property on the other side was developed, a street would have to go through. Osterlund then decided to put in a fire lane instead for Paramount Estates and that no one could use this. She stated that Mr. Shook of Public Works had indicated that it would look better if the shrubs were left in by her driveway; however, any children who want to get over to th~ other property use her ~riveway. Mrs. Nettesheim commented that the City wants bicycle lanes, but she is desirous of improving her property and the City won't pay'for it. She indi- cated that what she wants is to ha~ the right lane in front of her property straightened instead of detouring onto her property. Mayor Smith indicated that Mr. Shook would follow up on t~is matter,and have a report back. Mrs. Merrill of Glenbrae Drive indicated that Holland is one of the most thickly populated countries, and th~ people operate without bicycle lanes. Mrs. Merrill stated that there are three things that the people of Holland have: 1) a headlight; 2) a tailight; and 3) skill, and she added that they develop an amazing amount of "horse sense". She mentioned that they don't - 5 - RESOLUTION MV-59 Continued) have to spend the money for bicycles lanes. like w~ feel we have to. Mrs. Merrill indic,~ted'th~t she fee~s there is a much'gre~ter need f6r some parking area in. the Village and!~he. bicyc'le idea ~s~ould be "shelved" for a while. She felt that there are a. gr~at deal of lightly travelled streets here in Saratoga th.at ~icyclists could ~s~ with a great deal of safety if they would just obey the.traffiC laws. A citizen who lives ijth~ area off S~rato~a-Lo~ Gatos Road indicated that she is speaking adamentty in favor ~f bicycle paths and feels they are very much needed in the community. She'stated that sometimes she rides her bicycle with a child on the back,'and one time when riding far over to the right-hand side of the road she was thrown over into the gutter with the child, and the car continued on. She was of the opinion that the people in'SaratOga should be able to enjoy b~kes and horses, etc~. She further mentioned that when visiting in Amsterdam sometime ago, they had, thought the ~eople were extremely advanced in their idea of a special lane for. people in wheelchairs, etc. Mr. Fitzsimmons of Glenbrae Avenue stated that he would urge the council not to use bike lanes on streets where there is high rate of speed. Mr..Doug Sullivan of Herriman Avenue indicated that he would not allow his son to ride his bicycle on Herriman~, and he felt that the City could restrict the traffic lanes, but i~ could not! reduce the danger. Howard Mr./Wyberg~of Saratoga Avenue stat'ed that he has not heard'enough argument in favor of the bicycle route system to justify the anticipated expense and that the Council should "sit down"on any idea such'as this. Mr. Charles Huff of 12725 Miller Avenue, indicated ~that there are many homes which would not have parking in front if the bike lane is implemented as presented. Mr. Huff stated thatI it is his feeling the City should imple- ment.a bicycle plan; however we nee:d to upgrade the present study. Mr. Huff stated that he is in favor. of 1) m~re law enforcement; and 2) an in-depth study of the ~ystem itself. He fel't the City should appoint a committee to give the matter more work and study and that he would volunteer to serve on this committee. Mrs. Zenk of Herriman A~enu~-state~ that it was implied at the work session last week that the plan favored by ~the Council is AlternatiVe "C"o She stated that this is a plan which could be imposed on everyone who lives on a residential street. She continued by stating that presently there is no existing pathway on Herriman Avenue and this would mean that five feet of someone's front yard would be ripped out. Mrs. Zenk stated that a cost estimate for clearing an areaton Herriman Avenue and putting in-an asphalt strip amounts to approximately $16,000. Mrs. Zenk indicated tha6 all of the streets which were mentioned in the letter in the Saratoga News today are shown on the Master Plan as a part of the Bicycle Route System. She indicated that a study by the residents on Herriman Avenue shows.that there is not sufficient bicycle use on this street to warrant a bicycle lane · or path.andthat any of the proposed alternatives', except possibly Mr. Dwyer's suggestion tonight, would have a very significant, adverse affect on our community. Mrs. Zenk, therefore, §tated that she isproposing that the Council take no action on the proposed bicycle route system in Saratoga until an Environmental Impadt Report is prepared and submitted and hearings are held. - 6 - RESOLUTION MV-59 (Continued) Mayor Smith advised Mrs. Zenk that !first it would have to be determined by Ithe Director of Planning whether or not an Environmental Impact Report is re- quired for this project. The Mayor ordered that this matter be continued at a COmmittee of the Whole Meeting, at which time the Director of Planning'would report his determin- ation with regard to an Environment.al Impact Report. The matter would then be agendized for the following regular City Council Meeting, at which time action could be taken. ~ II. BIDS AND CONTRACTS · ~!' A. BICYCLE ROUTE SIGNING. PROJECT It was moved b~ Councilman Diridon and seconded by Councilman Bridges that all bids be rejecte~ onthis p~ojedt and no further action be taken at this time. The motion was c~ried. IV. SUBDIVISIONS, BUILDING SITES AND ZONING REQUESTS A. SDR-1031 LEE .WENGER, SPRINGER AVENUE - 1 LOT It was moved By CoUncilman Krausand seconded by Councilman Dwyer that Resolution SDR-1030-1, granting Final Building Site Approval, be adopted. The motion was carried. B. TRACT 5377 SARATOGA FOOTHILLS, SIXTH AND BIG BASIN WAY It was moved by Councilman Diridon ~nd seconded by Councilman Dwyer that Resolution SD-IO09-1, Approving Final Map, be adopted. The motion was carried. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS : OSTERLUND ENTERPRISES (Continued f~om 4/18/73) f Mayor Smith indicated that this is a request to reconsider and approve the ~pplication for Final Design Review to construct two-story homes on Lots 1 thru 8, in Tract 5243, on Allendale Avenue. He explained that at the last ! regular meeting, the attorney for the applicant asked for a de novo hearing, ands~stan~i~I testimony was taken by some ofThe resi~t~in the area. The applican~'s attorney had requested that his testimony on the evidence be presented at a later date, and this has been scheduled for this evening. " The public hearing ~as ~ened' at 10~25 P.M. ' ' Mr. Peter E..Tiernan, attorney for the applicant. indicsted that the re- ~" '~'~.~-~i~Fe~i~L'~e~f~'~.p~haT~I'~e~dyTbe~hb~l~H Mr, Tersini, .... ~ ~'~0'%~'{~"cha~e of'~'~is' p~TF~'~f~'d~ig~e~' i~'h~e,i~regarding some of the elements of the D~sign Review application. Mr. Lou Te~sini, developer for Osterlund Enterprises, stated'that the development plan previously submitted is withi~nnthe standards of the Desig~ Review requirements. Mr-~iersini sta~['the Vls'~al ch"~i~radte"r~'~h~ss ~Je~lq'~nt is harmoneous with th~ character of Saratoga~7"and'h~ prB~ee~d to show slides.Of.:some areas within "the City where one and two-story homes had been built together. The'Mayor asked if there was anyone xn the audience to speak i~ opposition to this issue. - 7 - OSTERLUND ENTERPRISES (Continued). Mr. Don Glover, a citizen, indicated that there had been a petition circulated by the residents'on Harleigh Drive, and there were approximately forty-one residents here this evening and they are sincere about upholding the Planning Commission's decision to deny this request for a variance on Lots 1 thru8. Mr. Glover stated. that lots 1 thru 8 correspond to a Listing which was done by an ~ngineer who had the height differential measured and which he felt was very accurate. He stated that the first house on Harleigh Drive is approximately 7.4 feet below lot 1 of the Osterlund development; the house which is probably the lowest is around the corner behind lot 8 and comes just under 21feet. Mr. Robert Hewitt of 187~1 Harleigh~Drive stated that he would like to point out that the photographs shown tonight were taken with ~ short focal length lense which have a t~ndancy to make any object taken at a distance appear both farther away and considerable shorter and'that. he could take photos with a different lense which would present an entirely different picture. He stated that if two-story homes were built at this'tocatidn, they would totally obscure the view of the hills. Mr. Hewitt also pointed out that the lots on Harleigh are not very deep and this wquld add 'to the height. Mr. John Brigham, 185~1 Perego Way,~indicated that this would seem to have a tremendous environmental impact upon the city. Councilman Dwyer inquired of Mr. Tersini what his plans were.for the pads on some of the l~ts, and also, what~he planned to do with the slope that goes down to the existing fence. Mr. Tersini replied that the 'laSt fgu~ or five feet is slanted for draining purposes, and the pr.operty. line along the fence is in its pre-development condition. ., Mr. Glenn Robinson of 18741 Harleig~ Drive, indicated that oh lot 6 it looks Do him as thoughthe sub-floor lines up with the top of the fence,and that his home is level with this sub-floor. Mr. Arthur Jacobs of 13620 Springhill Cou~t, commented that there is a two- · story home south of his house, and it is very difficult for him to see the hills. He inquired why these conditions were not placed upon this two-._ story house at the time itwas bein~ constructed. Mayor Smith advised Mr. Jacobs that the Planning Commission had felt that there was a detri- mental impact on the particular lotus which are under discussion tonight. Mr. Tiernan commented that it is not their intention to.put up all two- 'story houses on lotsl thru 8, and secondly, there is nothing in the Design Review stan~ar~dsabouFt~_~wors_t__qor.y_hoFes being prohibited. 'Mr. Tiernan stated that ~_~i6pe~bu'~a-.~f~'~ii~f ~nd ~d~i~ere is nothing which leads him to beli[ve-t~a~two~r-y~~i~be prohibited, and all they are asking is fair notice about this condition. Third,~he' felt they would have no trouple harmonizing with the s~rounding area, and alsq, that it is apparent to engineers an~ planners. that a two-story house has less affect on the view than a one-story house ,becauSe a two-story house sits on the lot at a greater distance and has a t~ndancy toopen up the distance, whereas a one-story house does not.I. Mr. Jack Mommsen, of 18641Harleigh Drive, stated that homes being built should harmonize with the existing homes in the area, and it was his faelihg that two-story homes on Harleigh would not. - 8 - OSTERLUND ENTERPRISES Continued) The City Attorney then suggested that 1) the entire Planning C~mmission file be introduced to evidence, and'2) the petition be introduced to evidence. It was moved by Coun6.i~man B~idges ~nd seconded by Councilman Dirid~n that the public hearin'g be closed. ZThe motion was carried. The public hearing was closed at 11:15 F.M. The City Attorney stated thatlit waS'his ~pinion the Council should take no action on this hearing de novpuBtil after a determination for an Environmental Impact-Repo~ has been made~ ' It was moved by 'Councilman Bridges hnd seconded by' Councilman Kzaus that 'this matter be continued to the next regular meeting, at which time a determination regarding an Environmental Impact Repor~ will be reported. The motion was carried. VI. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS A. MAYOR B. FINANCE 1. Payment of Claims It was moved by Councilman Bridges and seconded byCouncilman Diridon that the list of disbursements be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign. the warrants. The motion was carried. C. COUNCIL AND CO~R~ISSION REPORTS 1. Parks and Recreation, Commission a) Gardiner Park Master Plan It was moved by Councilman BEidges and seconded by Councilman Dirid~n that the Cardiner Park Maste~ Plan and developmento~ Phase be approved. The motion was carried. 2. Library CommisSion a) Library Lease'Agreement It was moved by Councilman B~idges and seconded by'Councilman DiridSn that the revised Library Lease Agreement be a'pproved, The motion was carried. b) Resolution Commending George F. Fartier on H{s Retirement as County ' Librarian. · It was moved by Councilman Dwyer and seconded By Counc{lman Kraus that the Resoluti6n·Commending George Farrier be adopted. The motion was '. carried. D. DEPARTMENT HEADS AND OFFICERS 1. Public Works a) Quito Lighting District It'was recommended that action on this matter be de~erred until information is received withlregard to undergrounding additional lines. - 9 - b) Intersections of Radoyka Drive and Kosich Drive/Radoyka Drive and Westview Drive It was moved by Councilman Diridon and seconded by Councilman Bridges that Resolution MV-63, Establishing "Yield" Intersection and Desig- nating Portions of Westview Drive, Radoyka Drive and Kosich Drive Be Separated by a Double Yellow Line, be adopted. The~motion was carried. E. CITY MANAGER 1. Claim for damage to property - Archie S. Robinson It was moved by Councilman Bridges and' seconded by Councilman Diridon that the C6uficil~rej~ct the claim and' refer to the ~ity's insuradce carrier for consideration. The~motion was carried. VII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN 1. Ralph Anders6n, Quito Road, reqqestion variance on SDR-993. - The Council decided. notto hear the lrequest for reconsideration at this' time. 2. Reverend William N. ABeloe, St. John the Baptist Church, El'Cerrito, California, supporting the ~reservation of the McWilliams house. - Noted and filed. 3. Donald M.'Rains, Clerk of the Board, Santa Clara County, Re: Control of Urban Development in Urban Service Area. - Approved to schedule for future Committee of the Whole Meeting. 4.Kenneth Jones of Wilson, Jones, Morton and Lynch, AtTorneys, Re: Saratoga Campus Assessment District. - Noted and filed. 5. E. C. Steffani, 17281 E1 Rancho, Monte Sereno, Re: Sanitation Problem on Sobey Road. - City Manager to respond and advise that the problem is being resolved. 6. Lou Leto of George Day Construction Co., Re: Lot 1, Tract 5150. - Council agreed to take no action until Planning Commission has acted. B. ORAL VIII. It was moved by Councilman Diridon and seconded by Councilman Bridge§ that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was carried; the meet~n~w~urned at ' p c .Y~ b~itted.~-k · - 10 -