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Home My WebLink About11-17-1976 City Council Minutes MINUTES SARATOGA C'ITY COUNCIL TIME: Wednesday, November 17, 1976 - 7:3'0 P.M. PLACE: Saratoga City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Av~,~ Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting · ~ ..I I. ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bridges, Brigham, Kraus, Cor~ Absent: Councilman Matteoni arrived later) ~",,. B. MINUTES None. II. CONSENT CALENDAR A. COMPOSITION OF CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Bri~ham and seconded by Councilwoman Corr approval of the Consent Calendar composition. The motion was carried. B. ITEMS FOR CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Payment of Claims 2. City Clerk's Finan'cial RepOrt 3L City Treasurer's Report It'was mov~d~by Councilman Krads and seconded by Councilman Brigham the Consent Calendar be approVed. ,The motion was carried. III. BIDS AND CONTRACTS A. RESOLUTION NO. 795 Resolution Selling $1,200,000 Principal Amount of '!City of Saratoga 1976 Library BondS" and Fixing the DefinitiVe Rates of Interest Thereon (Matteoni arrives) ' ,' It was moved by Councilman KraUs and seconded by Councilman Matteoni Resolut~o No. 795;".'~Ti~'e' 'd~; ~' ~e"ts6n-d~s'~e~o'u~i'~'~a~c~l~f rnia Ban k, w] tR an averagedrate ~f- ~. 5~t 00~' perCeht :~Ihes.motl on.was :carr~ e~ ~ZT~th~d'bV Couhcilman Bragham and' seconded by '~o apFre~sending ~f'~he'l~tteF tb ~s r6s'ulC f6e"~otion was carried unanimously. B. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR: CONSTRUCTION OF LIB~RY It was moved by Counci'lman Kraug and seconded by Counc.ilman Brigham the contract for construction of 'the Saratoga Co~unity Library be awarded to Robert's Construction Company, for the low base bid of $896,300, exerc'ising . Alternate~No. 1 in the amount of $4,300 (deduct alternate), for a total of $892,000. The motion was carried unanimously. C. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STREET STBIPING It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Coun(ilman KrauS~the bid~for this project be awarded'to Lane Tech in the.amount of $7,826.36. The motion was carried unanim6uSly. IV. .PETITIONS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS *A. RESOLUTION NO. MV-118 Resolution Restrictin9 Hours-ofTParking Along Allendale Avenue It was moved by Councilman Krau~ and seconded by Councilman Brigham Resolution MV-118 be adopted. The mqtion was canried unanimously. B. RESOLUTION NO. MV-119 Resolution~to. El'imihate Cro~s~a~k on the SoUthWesterly Side of the Intersection of Saratoga and Fruitvale Avenues It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that proposed action to prohibit crossing at a pedestrian crosswalk should be taken by minute resolution. Following considerable deliberation of this matter, it was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham that the pedestrian crossing.on the west side of Saratoga Avenue at its intersection with Fruitvale Avenue be prohibited in the crosswalk, and the Department~of Public Works be directed to install the necessary signs prohibiti. ng~pedes- trian crossing at this location. The motion was carried unanimously. The Council further'requested the staff to work together with Sacred Heart School and St. Andrews School in. an attempt to_a~ve a.t_a satisfactory arrangement concerning a .~6'ss~ng,g~r~ ~t'~e f~ee ~gh~'t~.lane-ohto Fruitvale Avenue. The motiOn v/a~'~r~e~ani~O~l~.' C. ORDINANCE NO. 38.72 (First Reading) An Ordinance of the City of Saratoga-Amending Chapter 9 of the Saratoga City Code, which Chapter is Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" by Addin~ Article IX Thereto Regulating the Off-Street Operation of Vehicles in the City of Saratoga The City Attorney pointed out that there needs-to be some clarification to section 9-205 of this ordinance, and he would provide this ~or the second reading of the ordinance. John R. Grant, ~'~Td~G~' on ~i& ~i~a~ve., inqu~r~'~ha~'.~h~ p~a~i~a~o'n ¥ ~OU'I~ '~'~F*~i~n '~f ~i%= ~fdT~nT6. The City Attorney replied that ~t6i~ ~ou'l'a~'~ a s~Fa~fit ~T~m~n~,* wi-th a penalty of $500 or 6 months. 'H6w~'~eF' i~ a minimum could be built into the ordinance, requiring-that the judge cannot give any less than a specified amount. He indicated he would pro- vide input on~th~s~issuefor the next reading of the ordinance. ~~""by Coun~i'~ma~;~i'g~'~'~nd"~eCond(dTby'C6~cilma~ Kraus to i~ O~d~'~T7~'v~( "r~ad'i ff~ ,'~d '~e~ ~6~ ord i nance for public hearing on December l, 1976. The motion was carried unanimously. * A.~resident of 18883 Allendale A~enue indicated he would like to voice his objection to the Council's action relevant to Resolution MV-118 re- stricting parking on Allendale Avenue. He requestad that his property not be included in this resolution. The Mayor indicated the staff would bring back a report for the next regular meeting concerning elimination of "No Parking" at this location. D. RESOLUTION NO. 85-9.27 A Resolution Amending R~solution 85-9.25 and 85-9.8, Adding'to Basic salary classes, Employment Position Classifications and Comoensation Schedule for Employees of the City of Saratoga - 2 - Resolution 85-9.27 (Cont'd. It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilman Kraus Resolution No. 85-9.27 be adopted. The motion was carried unanimously. E. MINUTE RESOLUTION RE: ATTENDANCE POLICY OF CITY BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS AT CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS Councilman Kraus commented that he would be inclined to vote against this policy'in that both the Parks and Recreation CommiSsion and PlanniHg Commission have professional people from the staff who are assigned to their commissions. · It was moved by Councilman Matteoni and seconded by CouDiclman Brigham approval of the proposed Attendance Policy, with the amendment that it specify the Chairman or his designated alternate be eligible to attend these Conferences and seminars. The motion was carried, ~3)to;2~.~'' Cou nc~ 1T~'K~S'~ad'TBri d~sTi~P~os i ~ on. .............. _ VII. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (taken out of, order) D; CITY M~N~GER 1. Claim Against the City Re: Complaint to Recover Veterinary Bills Incurred as a Result of the. City Taking M~s. Bailey's Dogs to the Pound. It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Couneilman Matteoni this claim be denied and referred to the City's 'insurance carrier for consideration. The motion was carried'unanimously. ~;~ ~O'~IVISIONS; ~'U~:LDING SITES AND ZONING REQUESTS ~one VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL.BY DIVIDEND INDUSTRIES, INC. OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION RELATIVE TO CONDITIONS OF TENIATIVE MAP APPROVAL, SPECIFICALLY CONCERNING BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS ALONG CQX AVENUE AND SUMMER DRIVE (File SD=1254) (Cont'd. 10/20, 11/3) The City Manager indicated that~Mr. Muir has requested this issue be continued to the next regular meeting of the Council, due to h~s inability to be present this evening. The Mayor opened the public hea~ing at 9:30 P.M. There being no public comment on this issue at this time, it was moved by Councilman Kraus and secondedby Couneilman Matteoni the public hearing be continued to December 1st. TheTmotion was carried unanimously. B. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 (Cont'd. 10/20, ll/3) · The City Manager advised that there are three items requested for action this evening: l) Approval of third-year program application; 2) Allocation of additional funds for seCond-year program~ (a) $14,700 - Neighborhood Improvement Residential Rehabilitation Program (b) $30,550 - Senior Citizen Housing (~ird~X~r program) 3) Recommendation to County Re: hiring o~ additional rehabil tation specialists. -3 - Housin9 and Community Development Act of 1974 (Cont'd.) He indicated it is the staff's recommendation the third alternative 'concerning the Rehabilitation Specialists be chosen, that being: Continue the current program on an expanded basis and request the County to hire additional rehabilitation specialists as needed. The Mayor then declared the-public hearing open at 9:36 P.M. There being no public comment on this issue, it was moved by Councilman - Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham the public hearing be closed. The motion was carried; the public hearing was closed at 9:37 P.M. It was then moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilman Kraus approval of the third year program application. The motion was carried unanimously. It was moved by'Councilman Kpau~ and seconded by Councilman Brigham approval of allocation of additional funds for the second-year program. The motion was carried unanimously. It was moved by CoUncilman Brigham and seconded by Councilman Kraus the Council indicate as its position Item No. 3 of the staff report, dated November 3, 1976. The motion was carried unanimously. C. CONSIDERATION OF LIGHT RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY (Cont'd. 11/3) The City Manager advised that there had been no communications received on this matter. He requested the Council indicate any comments it would like to direct to the Transit District Board concerning the study. The Mayor opened the public hearing at 9:40 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham the public hearing be closed. The motion was carried; the public hearing was closed at 9:41 P~M. The Council requested the staff'prepare a position paper for Council consideration and adoption at the December 1st meeting. VII. ADNINISTRATIVE MATTERS (Cont'd. A. MAYOR 1. Appointment o~ Blue Ribbon 'Committee to Review Governmental ~rvices It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilwoman Corr the following individuals be appointed to the Blue Ribbon Committee: Mrs. Sally Price, Mr. Frank Rose, Mr. Bob Rutherford, Mr. Jeff Kalb, Mr. Arnold Loe, Mr. Bob Flora, Mr. Jim Isaac, Mrs. Robin Barone, Mrs. Gladys Armstron9 The motion was carried unanimously. B. COUNCIL AND COMMISSION REPORTS 1. P_aJCJ~s apd ReCreation Commis~j_on Re: Appointment to land Use Policy Committee of Midpeninsula Regional Park District It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilwoman Corr the appointment of John Terry as representative to the Land Use Policy Committee of the Midpeninsula Regional Park District, with Edward Gomersall as the alternate representative. The motion was carried unanimously. C. DEPARTMENT HEADS AND OFFICERS 1. Director of Public Works Report Re: Acceptance of Vaquero Court into the City Street System I~ was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham acceptance of Vaquero Court into the City street system, and it be clarified that this action would in no way infer that the City is necessarily~_~oinJ to accept the interveningjrivate street. The · ~, "' mo~io"~'~'~ ca~ed unanimously'. The staff was further direct'ed to prepare the necessary resolution for Council consideration. 2. Director of'~b]~C'~r~Cj~A~vi~ed (H~'~'l~'~as'~e~ei~d ~6m the State indicating they have scheduled advertisement of the Reid Lane improvement project for December 6th, with the bid opening for January 12th. 3. Director of Public Works Re: Southern Pacific Railroad ~rossing - Advised that the entire flasher signal assembly has been ~et'ocated, thus alleviating the hazardous condition. .... JI I I. COMMUN!CATI~S A. WRITTEN 1. Jo Leibfritz, Town Clerk, Town of Los Gatos, enclosing a certified coDy. of. Re~oJu~i.on~19Z6-348, .adoDted_by_Los ~Ga~os~ ~oDDnS.ino th~ construction of West Valley College Stadium. - Noted and f~led; City to express its thanks for this resolution. 2. Margaret Dennis, 20201 Hill Avenue, expressing concern over the wine festival held in Montalvo. - Referred to Chamber of Commerce for response. 3. Vickie and Gary L. JacksOn,' Producers of World Wildlife Concert and Rally, inviting Council's support for the preservation of World Wildli~e by appearing at the Rally on November 26th in San Francisco. Noted and filed. 4. Selby Brown, Jr., County Counsel, San Jose, advising that the Board of Supervisors intends to.adopt the proposed Santa Clara County Bingo Ordinance at its next meeting. - Staff is reviewing this matter,' and will have a report for'Council in the near future. B. ORAL ~ . C. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PUBLIC GROUP~.RE~R~__T~) The Mayor recognized the presence of: Mr. Cliff Crane, Good Government Group Ms. Cindy Morris, League of Women Voters IX~ ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bridges requested an Executive Session following this meeting for dis- cussion of potential litigation. Als~ requested adjournment to an Adjourned Regulan Meeting on Tuesday, November 23rd, ~o. take formal action regarding West Valley Stadium project. It was then moved by Councilman Kraus'and seconded by Councilman Brigham the9 meeting be adjourned to an Executive Session this evening, and to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November ~3rd. The motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M~ ctf ' ted, R. - 5- ·