HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-10-1975 City Council Minutes MINUTES
SA~ATOGA CITY COUNCIL
TIME: Tuesday, June lO, 1975 - 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: Crisp Conference Room, City Hall, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, California
TYPE: Adjourned Regular Meeting
I. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Bridges, Brigham, Kraus, Corr, Matteoni
AbSent: None
II. ORDINANCE NO. 38.54.1
An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 38.54, which Relates to the Granting of
a Cable Television Franchise'to Saratoga Cable Television;Inc.
The City Manager explained that he had contacted Mr. Nishimura, President of
Saratoga Cable Television, Inc., to indicate the action of the City Council~
at its meeting on June 4th, indicating that there were several points in
Nishimura's letter that were non-negotiable. On the basis of his discussion with
Mr. Nishimura, the City Manager indicated he did not feel that the franchise
could be saved.
It was moved by Councilman KraQs and seconded by Counci.lman Brigham that Ordinance
38.54.1 repealing Ordinance 38.54, granting a ceble television franchise to
Saratoga Cable Television, Inc., be introduced and the reading waived.
The Mayor then introduced Mr. Everett Bryant, 14681Springer Avenue, who indicated
that he thought'the City should probably re-evaluate its conditions concerning
Cable Television in Saratoga. He further commented thathe questioned whether or
not we weren't being too, stringent in our requirements. He indicated that the
Saratoga Oaks Homeowners Association felt there was a need for cable television
in Saratoga to improve reception, and asked that the Council reconsider its
position.
Councilman Kraus explained the basic problems with the current negotiations and
why he was supportive of the Council introducing the ordinance under consideration.
Mayor Bridges indicated that the cable companies have indicated an interest in
serving the dense areas, but have not indicated interest in serving those~hard-to-
serve areas or those areas that have a hard time receiving .television reception.
After further discussion, the motion was voted on and approved by a 5 to 0 vote.
III. RESOLUTION NO. 734
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Saratoga Acknowledging Execution
of Cooperation Agreement and Authorizing Execution of Amendment Thereto Pursuant
to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
The Ci~ty Manager indicated that he had originally intended to include this item
on the June 18th City Council agenda. However, on Fr~day afternoon he had received
notice that the approved agreement had to be submitted to the County Planning
Department by no later than Wednesday morning, June llth, in order to meet HUD
req~emeht~:
The proposed changes outlined in the amendment were duscussed in some detail.
It was moved by Councilman Brigham, seconded by Councilman Matteoni, that
Resolution No. 734 be approved. The motion was approved by a 5 to 0 vote.
The Council then adjourned to an Executive Session following the Committee of the
Whole Meeting.
spectfully submitted,