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Home My WebLink About02-19-1975 City Council Minutes MINUTES SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL TIME: Wednesday, February 19, 1975 - 7:'30 P.M. PLACE: Saratoga City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitva~z Ave., Saratoga, CalifOrnia TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bridges, Kraus, Brigham, Corr, and Matteoni Absent: None B. MINUTES~January 21 & 29, 1975 It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded'by Councilman Kraus the minutes of January 21 and January 29, 1975 be approved, and the reading be waived. The motion was carriedL C. APPOINTMENTS - PLANNING COMMISSION' Mayor Bridges announced the appointment of Gene Zambetti and Fred Lustig to the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by COuncilman Brigham to approve these appointments. The motion was carried. Mr. Hendrickson, Acting City Clerk, then administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Zambetti and Mr.C~ustig. Mayor Bridges advised that the Council has requested Charles Smith continu~ to serve the City of Saratoga by acting as an advisor to the Subdivision Review Committee. II. BIDS AND CONTRACTS None. III. PETITIONS, ORDINANCES, AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 85-9.19 Resolution Re: Position Classification of Traffic Engineer It was moved by Councilman Krausand seconded by Councilman Brigham to adopt Resolution No. 85-9.19 and make~h'~'aY*i~s~~d'b'~h~'r~lassi~.~ ~~rOacti_v~e_t~_Ja_n'~r~l, '1975. Y~(motion was carried. B. RESOLUTION NO. 723 Resolution Authorizing Public Utility Easement Abandonment - Tract 3034, Lot 24, William C. Klett, Chalet Lane It was moved by Councilman Brighamand seconded by CounCilwoman Corr to adopt Resolution No. 723, subject to receipt of the letter of approval from P.G.&E. The motion was carried. IV. SUBDIVISIONS, BUILDING SITES AND ZONING REQUESTS None. .V. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. VI. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS A. MAYOR 1. Appointment to Task Force for the Establishment of a Santa Clara County Youth Commission. Mayor Bridges indicated he would lik~ to have the Council's concurrence in appointing Maralee McLeod to fill this seat. It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilwoman Corr Maralee McLeod be appointed as~ the City of Saratoga's nominee to serve on the Santa Clara County Youth Commission. The motion was carried. 2. Council Committee Appointments. The Mayor announced City Council appointments to various committees, as follows: Organization Representative Alternate(s) Planning Policy Committee John A. Brigham, Jr. Margaret L. Corr Transportation Commission Colman Bridges Sanitation Dist. #4 Co~lman Bridges Henry J. Kraus A.B.A.G. Henry J. Kraus 'John A. Brigham & - - - Margaret L. Corr Inter-City Council Colman Bridges Henry J. Kraus ~.= Criminal Justice Planning Norman E. Matteoni () Board (I.C.C. Appt.) B. FINANCE l. Payment of Claims It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilwoman Corr the list of disbursements, 20797 thru 20882, be approved, and the Hayor be authorized to si9n the warrants. The motion was carried. 2. City Clerk's Financial Report.~- Noted and filed. 3. City Treasurer's Report. - Noted and filed. C. COUNCIL AND COMMISSION REPORTS l. Councilman Brigham - Announced that Social Concerns Committee would be studyin9 Housin9 and Comm~ni.ty Development Act proposals'of cities in Santa Clara County. 2. Councilman Kraus - Announced receipt of $250 from bos Gatos-Saratoga Board of Realtors in support of Library Bond Issue. D. DEPARTMENT HEADS AND OFFICERS 1. Planning Director: Report on County Plannin9 Department Referrals Re: Land Development in the Sphere of Influence. this eferral from the Cou.ty i.volves development of i;f'~'l'2-sites--on~approX~ately ll acres of land located in the Mt. Eden urban service area. He indicated a 30-day extension of this application has been requested in responding ~o the'County, andtit would be transmitted to the City Planning Commission for consideration. Mr. Van Duyn recommended, with the Council's co ncurren~e,.this matter be agendized for a Committee of -2- 2. Planning Director: Applications for 2 properties for inclusion into the Williamson Act Agricultural Preserve. Mr. Van Duyn explained that the'2 applications for inclusion into the Williamson Act are located within the City's Sphere of Influence. He indicated it would be the staff's recommendation these 2 properties be accepted for inclusion under the Williamson Act. The Council indicated its concurrence with this recommendation. City Attorney Faber Johnston pointed out, however, that the matter had gone before the County Board of Supervisors this afternoon, and they had approved same. 3. Director of Public Works: Progress Report on Status of Village Parkin9 After hearing Mr. Shook's report, it was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham ~he following action be approved: 1)Authorize the engineer to begin work based on the smaller district; 2) Order title reports on properties to be acquired; 3) Authorize the bonding attorney to prepare documentation for changing bbundaries in District; 4) Adopt "Notice of Intent to Hold Public Hearing" (March 5, 1975); 5) Hold public hearing to consider change of boundary (April 2, 1975). The motion was carried. ~E. CITY MANAGER 1. Report Re: Annual Contribution to Chamber of Commerce. It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilman Kraus the City Manager's recommendation to allocate $4,000 to the Chamber of Commerce be approved, along with the formula for allocating this amount,~as follows: Trophies for Fall Festival Parade $ 950 Sheriff's Reserve Patrol 200 Maps (2/3 of the'cost) 1,600 Music at Wildwood(I/2 of the cost) 1,000 ~000 The motion was carried~ 2. Recommendation Re: Minor Remodeling Project at Community Center. It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by CounCilman Brigham the remodeling project at the Community Center be approved, for an amount not to exceed $4,100 for remodelinc and $1,500 for office furniture. The motion was carried. VII.( ~O~~NS WRITTEN 1. Walter V. Hays, Attorney at Law, 111 West St. John Street, San Jose, requesting the City Council support his position and introduce legislation removing the statutory limit on ground water charges by the Santa Clara Valley Water District. - It was recommended this matter be scheduled for further discussion at a future Committee of the Whole Meeting. - 3- 2. John Weir, President, Arguello Homeowners Association, urging the City Council to consider and adopt a~Slope Conservation Zoning Ordinance to · : conform with the requirements of the General Plan. - It was recommended this information be included as part of the input when this proposed ordinance comes before the Planning Commission for consideration. 3. Sylvia Welch, 15500 Quito Road, Re: Traffic situation on Quito Road. - Letter to become a part of the ongoing investigation of this area. Director of Public Works to report back to the Council. 4. Ramon E. Oeschger, 14399 Paul Ave., Re: Allocation of HUD fundS. ~ Noted and filed; City Manager to respond. 5. Kathryn G. Chapman,'13822 Via Alto Curt, Re:s'~No 'Parking" sign in front of her home~ ~ Referred to staff; City Manager to'~espond to letter advising action at February 5, !975 Meeting. 6. David W. Kukuk,'2626 AUtumnvale Drive, San Jose,'Re: Failure of Dial-a-Ride. - Noted and filed. 7. Wallace W. Hall, 415 Golden Gate Ave., Belvedere, Calif., expressing g~atitude for the resolution of commendation. - Noted and filed. B. ORAL 1. Margaret Reed, 13366 Ronnie Way', advising Saratoga Parade Committee has located a source to obtain trophies at a much reduCed cost. 2. Jeff Norman, student, West Valley College,, and new Director of Earth Household Ecology Club, Re: Recycle Center operation. 3,Councilman Kraus -Requested that the City's Code EnfOrcement Officer follow up regarding the Hansen Garage situation. VIII. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilwoman Corr the meeting be adjourned to an Executive Session~}~low Committe~ of the Whole Meeting on February 25, 1975. The motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M. Ci~ Cle~~~~ -4-