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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-20-1977 City Council Minutes MINUTES CITY COUNCIL ~ETING TIME: July 20, 1977 - 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Saratoga City Council Chambers,.13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, Calif. TYPE:: Regular Meeting I. ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL Present: Councilman Brigham, Corr, Kraus, Matteoni, Bridges Absent: None B. MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Matteoni and seconded by Councilman Kraus the minutes of July 6, 1977 be approved. The motion was carried. II. CONSENT CALENDAR A. COMPOSITION OF CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham approval of the Consent Calendar Composition. The motion was carried unanimously. B. ITEMS FOR CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Resolution No. 119.1 A Resolution. Establishing the Schedule of Storm Drain Construction Costs for Credit Against Storm Drainage Fees 2. ORDINANCE NO. 38.12-5 An Ordinance Providing~ for the Granting of Franchises for cable Television Systems (Second Reading) 3. Payment of Claims 4. City Clerk's Financialj Report 5. City Treasurer's Report It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilman Kraus the Items for Consent Calendar be approveS. The motion was carried unanimously. I~I. BIDS AND CONTRACTS ~ A. SEAL COATING AND OVERLAYING CERTAIN CITY STREETS, 1976-77, OIL AND SCREENS APPLICATION TO A PORTION OF QUITO ROAD AT VESSING - CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham Change Order No. 1, increasing the existin~ str&et seal contract~b~$3,325 fb,~-ad~'~.i"~'o~'k76~n'_Qui~d, '~ be approved. The motion was carried unanimously. .IV. PETITIONS, ORDINANCES AND FORMAL,RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION N0.~822 Resolu[ion Designating Name o~Certain Street ~ ZaMpelli Court Mayor B~idges requested the staff· inquire wi~h the student body secretary of SaratOga High S~hool regarding the inclusion of Mr. Zapp~lli's first n~mefn this street name change. The City Manager indicated he would follow this up, and have a response for the Council at its next regular meeting. 'B. ~GREEMENT RE: VILLAGE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 2 1. Petition for the AcquiSition'and Construction of Improve- ments Pursuant to SpeCia'l Ass. e~sment and Assessment Bond~ Acts, and Waiver of Proceedings under Division 4 of the Streets and Hi~ It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilwoman Corr to accept this petition, and indicate the Council's intent to form a parking district under the Special Assessment Bonds Act. The motioh was carried unanimously. 'Facility Through AsseSsment ~istrict Financins '~inSs It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham to~approve this agreement, and authorize the Mayor to execute same. The motion was carried unanimously. 3. Agreement Concurrent with Assessment District Formation* It was moved by Coundilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Br~gham this agreement~be approved, and th'e Mayor be authorized to execute same. The motion was carried unanimously. 4. Landscaping Agreement with Twin Oaks Homeowners Association It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilman Kraus to approve this agreement, and authorize the MayOr to execute same. The.motion was carried unanimously. C. ORDINANCE NO. 38.75-1,·AMENDING ORDINANCE 38.75, PERTAINING TO SPEED ZONES (First Reading) The City Attorne~y~.advised 6hat he has presented this ordinance to the Director of PubliC Works; however, due to the fact there appear to be technical problems involved, recommended this be continued for consideration at the next regular meeting. This was acceptable to the Council.~ D. RESOLUTION NO. [~-124 RE: NO PARKING ON A PORTION OF MARSHALL LANE NEAR MARSHALL LANE SCHOOL It was moved by Councilman;Kra and seconded by Councilwoman ! us Corr Resolution l'fV-124 be adopted, with the modification to indicate the parking limitation from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The motion was carried unanimously. - 2 - E. ORDINANCE NO. 38.79 An Ordinance Granting Television Franchise to Video Engineering, Inc. (First Reading) The ~j~X ManagEr s~mmaE~zed the provisions of this ordinance. !{~g~e'~-{u~t~l~'~t~anti'6~to a letter and informatio~rom~_~---~=_~_~. M~?'.PF~C~,~WhB~re~' fn--~quirrel Ho 1 lo~w, concerning~/~'~'='r~-~ .... proposal C~e~u~Of_t~atg~s,.r~the~than _cable i- -j-~. ~__.:~ It was moved by Co~cilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham to introduce Ordinance 38.79, waive the reading, and set for public hearing on August 3, 1977. The motion was carried unanimously. V. SUBDIVISIONS, BUILDING SITES, ZONING REQUESTS A. SDR-1065, S~UEL TYLER/GEORGE KOCHER (Release of Bond) It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilwoman Corr-the staff be authorized to release the investment certi- ficate for improvements~f~SDF~0~b~p~r~ining t~ ~the A'd~d~6'Impr6vement A ree~ent~ to~i~$'20 ~0~Ol The ~ ~ot~On~was~carr~e~un~nimo~s~y~-- - - . ~ __J VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ORDINANCE NO. 3E-14.1 An Interim Emergency Ordinance of the City of Saratoga Regulating ~3nd Development in the CgnSress Springs slide Area The City Manager explained that ~o qp~Qns available-for-_ ounc'l considerat'on in extending Emerge~O~~3~47 C · · One is simply an exte.D.~,ion:of Ordinance 3E-14~i~/p~od~Of~% eight months ~o allow for implementation of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance p~ng .lgJhj~= ............ The other draft is more detailed, and takes specific action based on findings of that study. Mr. Van Duyn~presented a suEary of these~6'd~f~ ordinances. The Mayor then opened the public hearing at 8:17 P.M. The City Manager noted two. items of correspondence, as follows: Dr. Gregory T. Fox, 14340 Saratoga Avenue, opposing the blanket extension of theBohlman Slide Study. Sister Frances Weinberger,rTreasurer of Sisters of Notre DameS/ De Namur~, opposing the blanket extension of the Bohlman Slide .~' Study. ' Jane Hagen, resident of Bohlman Road, addressed the Council. She inquired if this o~dinance would include existing homeo~ers, as well as new construction, as far as any additions to existing structures are concerned. r~. j~~that anything requiring :to modify grading or Mrs. Hagen inquired what is meant by "additional review". - 3 - Mayor Bridges explained that there are two proposals before moratorium. Short of t at, entire area into zones, with regard tothe~severity of the problem~ These are designated by letters MRF and MD, being the most severe. The City Attorney clarified this, stating that even in the MD and MRF areas, an individual is'still permitted to add on to an existing structure,~as long as he does not add on more-than 50 percent of the floor space,existing. He explained that if you extend the existing~ordinance .you can't build in any area, unless~'-~'f~%~s~S'~'~'~:~e.i.~r~..c~Dit of the existing floor space. ~d~D~f'~"~"7-~On-l~=~'i~'the restricted MD and MRF area where you-cannot extend beyond a~certain point. MrS. Hagen stated that she is in a combined area of PMW and PD. She~indica=ted_that· thos~es~den~s~h~ii~e in~h~s~a~ea~ha~ and this is a'year of valueless h6meownership in these particular areas. Mrs. Hagen commented that new construction for people who ownlots is one thing, but for those who are already up there, this is.not fair in that the City is still collecting taxes, but not allowing property owners to add any values to their homes. Therefore, she believes dr~ft "'B" would be much fairer to those people who live up there already, although those people who live in the red areas are going to have a home. which is worth 'rzero" to them. She commented'that all they are asking for is the ability to' live in their hOmes, and very few of them expect that their homes are going to slide down th~ hill in the next 50 to 80 years.. Mrs. Hagen further commented that this is restricting their life- styles, and would like the'Council to consider this in adopting this ordinance. Dan Stuart, 15799~'~eig~ Court, commented that the lot in question on Nor[~R~ad~%C~oss from Seigel D~ive was given Tentative Site Approval in.February, and that same evening, the original moratorium went into effect. He indicated that he is still waiting to proceed~e~i~.ted that to get this Tentative Site Approval, h~ h~d"t~'ex~'~'d monies to get a geological report saying two things: The conclusions were that there were no geologic or seizmic hazards at the site which would preclude its use as planned. Secondly, he stated'none of the procedures that were employed produced any evidence of landslides~ or active faults at the site in question. On this basis, Mr. Stuart indicated he would like to urge the Council to~reject the ordinance as it ~ands, and'consider each site on its individual merits. Dr. Fox, 14340 Saratoga Avenue, indicated that he would first_ like to say that he isopposed to a blanket extension, and he would like to back the propgsal to take the information-at hand and work with it. It was his feeling that it is punitive, not only for people who are trying to develop or add on, but every other property owner, to try to put a blanket extension on. Dr. Fox indicated that the San Jose Mercury had reported 56 homes in danger in this area. However,'hefelt it would be more accurate to say there are .56 homes in the area, and possibly ~ or 2 are in danger. He inhicated there ar& aDproximatelv 75 lots that fall within the study'area; therefore~ that woulh leave 'us with about. I9 lots to consider. He further commented that - 4 - most development within the city is already done, and if we have to pass a moratorium on something, he would suggest extending the city limits into unknown areas might be a subject for a moratorium, as there are large areas up there which.have no homes on them. Don Campion, a resident'of Bohlman Road,. addressed the Council, indicating that he purchased a lot within the study area approxi- mately a year-and-a-half agO. -He indicated he had purchased the particular lot at that time with site approval, and four months ago, he was told after this study was completed, recommendations might be made to allow him to proceed with the plans that he had. It was his feeling any extension of this ordinance was unreason- able. He felt there was no reason to entitle it an "emergency" ordinance --~.everyo~e is aware of the fault at the top of Bohlman Road, and is not something that h'as to be acted upon immediately. Also, geological studies have been made on areas that have building site approval, and felt that if these agree with those of the City's geologist, there is no need for an ordinance -- rather, we should be able t9 proceed on a p'iece-by-piece orderly review of the plans. There being no further comments from the. audience at this time, it was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham-to close the public hearing. The motion was carried. The public hearing was closed at 8:30 P.M. It was then moved bY councilman Matteoni and seconded by Councilman Brigham to adopt Ordinance No. 3E-14.1, Draft "B", as an emergency interim ordinance, with the understanding that it is the City's policy to update and/or correct where necessary the map on which this ordinance is based upon receipt of data that becomes available. The City Clerk then proceeded to read the ordinance in full, after which time the Mayor called for a vote,of the motion, and it was carried unanimously. B. ORDINANCE NO. 60.4 (Second-Reading) An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 60, the Subdivision Ordinance 6f the Cit~ 6f Saratoga, by ~Adding Provi'si0ns Re: Waiver of Parce~ Maps, P6stponment of Gr~din~ Plans, Cash B6nds and Improvement Completion Prior to Building Permits, Four or Less Lots The Mayor re-opened the. public hearing on ~hi~ matter at 8:45 P.M. There being no further comments at this time, it was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham the public hearing be closed. The public hearing was closed at 8:46 P.M. It was then ~ovedby Co'uncilman/KraUs and seconded by Councilman Brigham to adopt Ordinance~N~. 60°4 andswaive the reading. The motion was carried unanimously. C. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED 1977-78 FISCAL YEAR 'BUDGET INCLUDING PROPOSED USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS (Cont'd. July 6) The City Manager indicated that at the previous City Council hearing on the proposed budget, there was a request from the 1 Chamber of Cormnerce for $471~ due to the increased liabi ity · nsurance ~osts ~or the ~'alfF~sti~al'an~ Parade. 'I~ was also suggested to split this cost with the Chamber, the City's share ..... ~ ....... ~'i~gg'$2'3'5 ...................................... The Mayor then re-opened the public hearing at 8:48 P~M. Jeff Kalb,' 20027 Cuente Cou~t, addressed the Council, on behalf of the Saratoga Coalition for Tax Reform. Mr. Kalb indicated he would like to commend the City Manager and members of the staff for a very much improved document this year. However, he indicated he would like todiscuss a couple of items. With regard to personnel co~ts, he questioned why on page 11 it is indicated the personnel costs increasingy~om $1,060,000 to $1,204,000, which is approximately 13.6 percent increase. In the introductory document, it was indicated there was a 4.6 percent increase, and it was further indicated the employees would receive a 6 percent raise, based on the contract that was in existence. He stated: that he cannot rationalize these figures. The City Manager explained that the 4.6 percent represents the increases in t~otal of~l~'~-~It~b~ud~ti'i~cr~e~'l~'Z7. The Memorandum ~o~ Understan~i~g~! {nt~b~en '~'h~ Ci~ a~~ the Employees Association one year ago provided for an increase tied to the Cons~er Price Index, based on a formula for~ the period from March to March. The C.P.I. was actually 6.5 percent. He explained that the amount of dollars budgeted for personnel costs reflect not only those dollars for existing employees at various salary levels, but also, there are funds budgeted for potential merit increases during the year. Additionally, there is another element which picks up an increase due to three CETA employees that were not funded out of the Operating Budget full time this ~ast year, and there are off-setting revenues for this. Therefore, there are some additional dollar costs which are in- cluded in this personnel cost. Mr. Kalb asked the CitX Manager if the four CETA employees were decrease in~'~t~l~ ~ 1, '~~f~' 9~'r ~'~ personnel costs budget across-the-board for increases. Mr. Hendrickson, Assistant to the City Manager, explained that this includes merit increases that might be awarded during the year. Therefore, full-timesalaries are 9.1 percent higher budget to budget. He further explained that the $1,204,000 Mr. Kalb refers to includes the state compensation dostsand unemplo~ent condensation. Mr. Kalb then questioned the n~ber of hours indicated on page 27, with regard to the Planning Department, co~enting that the average hours-per activity is increasing significantly from 1976 to 1977, and the cost increasing accordingly. He asked if this means the difficulty of inspection is increasing.By 40 percent in one year. The City Manager explained ~hat this is based on estimates for this next year, based on activities this year, and indicated that the City is getting much more activity than lastjyear. Mr. Kalb cohented that he is talking about the hours.per activity. Mr. Van Du~, Planning Director, replied that this includes the increase in time which the staff is spending in reviewing projects, and this is prorated back to the number of projects'for the 1977. He explained that one of the reasons for this increase is that the State has 'seriously amended their environmental impact report - 6 - ~uidelines, placing a greater burden on the staff's responsibility to provide clearance to priyate, as well as public projects. The City Attorney interjected that he would estimated that in the last year, the law has been expanded to the point that it will probably take the staff twi6e as much time to comply with E.I.R. requirements than it took in July 1976. Mr. Kalb then asked if it i~ established that these costs are ~going to escalate, does the'Council have any particular plans for increasing the fees proportionately that.are charged for this, and is this reflected in the budget. The City Manager replied that the fee increase at this point is not reflected in this budget. Mr. Van Duyn indicated, howAver, that it is anti.cipated there will be a fee increase, Councilman Kraus pointed ou6 that the Council has' increased the fees recently, and the Council is also of the assumption that any services provided are going to be charged for; therefore, if the fees should go up, they,will. Mr. Kalb then commented thai on page 67, there is an indication of a very drastic increase in~t~ cost of~building_maint~ance i~fthe Cit~o~_~S.~ratog~urth~~'['~at~S~~pears ~.~_~at~t~&~ 'budg~r~i~a~iiy~n~"~f~a'~y ~d~h~'~o'~ ~'d~rel~l~'~i~e~8in~in, why is the cost increasing so dramati- cally for maintaining the buildings. The City Manager replied that one reason for the difference in numbers is the fact that we are keeping better records now than we did a year ago, which explains a more refined system for keeping the data. Additionally, supplies have increased in cost~ Miss Sampson, Director of Community Services, the increased cost reflected in the Community Center is attributed to the increased use of that building -- it now requires more part-time custodial hours, and this increased usage is theprimary reason for this increase. Secondly, there is the cost of major repair of. air conditioning units, and this fi ure fluctuates tremendously. This has totalledapproximately ~3,000 in the last year. Mr. Kalb commented relevant the Public Works objectives for 1977-78, as detailed on page 82, particularly t~e'objec~ive to increase the amount of A.C. which is,applied on the streets during the course of the year. Mayor Bridges explained that this is ip contrast to the oil and screen process. The City Manager further explained that part of this is related to the attempt to use a new process by which more miles of street can be covered. Mr. Kalb then asked what is'the estimated pay-back on the truck -which is proposed to be replaced The City Manager 'indicated that the City paid $4,200 for the truck in 1969, and has paid $7,500 in repair costs, and $4,500 in maintenance costs. There are 80,000 miles on the truck. He further pointed out that.the $33,000 includes both a truck and a roller. Mr. Kalb then asked what the ultimate source of those funds utilized for the purchase of the truck.-- is this property tax revenue or from gas tax matching, etc. The City Manager replied that it is proposed to pay for all capital purchases through revenue sharing funds. Mr.~ Ka~b asked how much hasZbeen knocked out of the maintenance budget in lieu of putting in $33,000 for the capital acquisition. The City Manager replied that this amounts to $3,000 or $4,000. Mr. Kalb commented that it would seem at 'a $3,000 o~ $4,000 savings, if you assume a discount rate on casb of 10'to 12 percent, it might be just as profitable for the Cfty to continue using the existing truck. The City Manager indicated they estimate a repair cost this next fiscal year, if the truck is kept, of between $5,000 and - $6,000. Mr. Kalb indicated he is l~6king for the net differential of s~ving.$3,000 by investing $33,000. The City Manager again pointed out that this cost includes the roller, and the cost of repairing would be very significant. There being no further comments regarding the proposed budget, 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 9:12 P.M. It was then moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilwoman Corr the adoption of Resolution No.'823. The motion was carried unanimously. D. CONSIDERATION OF 1977-78 THROUGH 1979=80 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The City Manager explained that' this proposed budget has been referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission and to the Planning Commission for review, and both have approved the document and recommended its approval by the Council.' He outlined the redommended~0difica~ion to the proposed Capital Program relevant'to solar e~ergy. He is proposing that $15,000 be allocated in th~s yearns proposed program for two demonstration retrofit'projects on residehtial units,.and-$40,000 in the second 'year in matching m6~ey to provide for possible conversion of City Hall, the Council Chambers,.and the Community Center to a solar collector system in the future. The Mayor then opened the public hearing at 9:15 P.M. There being no comments fro~ the audience at this time, ft was moved by CouncilmanKraus and seconded By Councilman Brigham .the public hearing be closed. The motion was carried; the public '~= hearing was closed at9:16 P.M. Councilman Kraus commented that he has a. great deal of difficulty with the idea of spending any more money for the solar retrofit units at this time. He indicated that there are some things in the Capital Improvement Program which have been carried over from year to year,which he would.like to see accomplished. - 8 - Councilman Brigham explained that the reason he is suggesting the $15,000. for the 1977-78 budget, and the $40,000 for the 1978-79 budget is that the ~$40,000 would probably not be spent at all if it wer~ not matched. If a grant were received from E.R.D.A., it would be used to retrofit City Hall and the COuncil Chambers, thus saving a considerable amount of energy cost~ The reason for the $15,000 in this 1977-78 budget would serve a two-fold purpose: 1) In light of the President's energy program, this would be a way of getting the City set as to what would happen to retrofit units, and on the basis for providing a possible fee for putting retrofit units on buildings in the future. 2) If the two retrofit units werelsuccessful,-the City might come up with a possible recommendation for a solar utility, which could provide considerable revenue for the City. Councilman Matteoni commented that he would be more interested in pursuing the $40,000 forpossible retrofiting of City Hall and Council Chambers =- to grow from our experience from one public building, the new library, and explore the possibility of applying retrofi~ing*~ito City Hall and Council Chamber~ in the next fiscal year Capita! Improvement Program. Councilwoman Corr indicated she was in agreement with Councilman Matteoni's commentS, and she doesn't believe this would be a high priority item at this point. Mayor Bridges commented that he agrees.with Councilman Brigham that the City should be getting involved with solar energy in some positive way~ and this~would represdnt a significant savings, taking into account the~size of most 6f the homesin Saratoga. It was then moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Mayor Bridges the City Council approve the Capital Improvement Program for 1977-78 and 1979-80, with the iDclusion of $15,000 for two solar retrofit units in 1977-78, and $40,000 for 1979'80'- The C±ty Manager interjected that he would iike to bring to the Council's attention a letter discussed previously by the Council,.from the Historical Foundation request~g~u~e.~0f 1976 State ~Urban and Coastal Park Bond Act Fund~orde~el6~t~of ~..H+~sl~0~ic Park. He indicated there was ~6~b~l~ a ~'s~t~Yage~dition to the back of the McWilliams House. This is es~timated to be approximately $6,500. Councilman Brigham amended ~is motion to include this expenditure; Mayor Bridges seconded the motion. Councilman Matteoni indicated he would like to offer an amendment to delete the proposed $15,000 and $40,000 for the solar retrofit projects. Councilman Kraus seconded this'amendment. The amendment carried,.4 toll, Councilman Brigham voting in opposition. Councilman Brigham indicated he would like to offer another amendment, to include ohly the $40,000 in the 1978-79 budget, and not the $15,000 for the 1977~78 budget. Councilman Matteoni indicated he would accept this as a note tO the budget to be considered in the next year's review of the Capital Improvement Program. Councilman Kraus and Councilwoman Corr indicated they would not accept this until they found what kind of experience the City has with the library unit. Mayor Bridges seconded Councilman Brigham's amendment, ~.The amendment failed on a 3 to, 2 vote, Councilmen Matteoni, Kraus and Corr in opposition. 9 The Mayor then asked for a vote on the motion approving the Capital Improvement Program for 1978-79 and 1979-80,. as amended to include the request of the Historical FoundatiOn. The motion was carried 4 to 1, Councilman Brighamin opposition. Recess and Reconvene VII. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS A. MAYOR B. COUNCIL AND COMMISSION REPORTS 1. Repor. t by Parks and Recreation CommisSion Re:. MidpeninsUla Regional Open Space District Master Plan The Council acknowledged the recommendation of the Parks.and Recreation Commission that the CounCil go on record in support of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Mast'er Plan. It was moved by Councilman Bri~ham and seconded by Councilwoman Corr to support the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Master Plan. The motion was carried unanimously. 2.-Parks'~and Recreation Commission Recommendation Re: a. Request of california Odd Fellows Fouhdation to Waive · Park Development Fees for._Proposed Senior Citizen HoUsing Project on Odd Fellows Property Following consideration of this request byjthe Council,~ it was moved by Councilwoman Corr and seconded by Councilman~Brigham toTfollow the recommendation'of the Parks and Recreation CommiSsion, and grant 100 percent waiver of the Park Development Fees for the senior citizen development. The motion failed, 3 to~2, Councilmen Matteoni, Kraus and Bridges' in opposition. It was then'moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Matteoni to waive 50 percent of the Park~ Development Fee to the OddsFellows Foundation. The motion was carried unanimously. b. Request from Allen De Grange for Senior Citizen Housing Project on Cox Avenue~ It was moved by Councilwoman Corr and seconded by CounCilman Brigham to grant Mr~ De Grange 100 percent waive~r~o~f this senio~ citizen project, ~O"f~l~de~'~-th'~t~to ~ench. the conduit electrical e~sem~t'treh~d~-l-of~El~.QU{~o Park. The motion failed on ~.3 to 2 vote, Councilmen Kraus, Matteoni and Bridges in oppositionl It was then moved by CoUncilman Matteoni to grant 50 percent reduction in the Park Development Fees for the De Grange project, on the condition that a cooperative agreement be- tween the City and Mr. De Grange be worked out regarding rCn hin to 'n tall the electrical conduit Councilman motion. Mayor Bridges amended'the motion to a%low 50 percent waiver of'the feesI to Mr. D~ Grange~ and additionally, allow him credit from the ~emaining 50 percent for the $3,000 which he is going to save the City by trenching along the back of the fence. CoUnCilman Brigham seconded the motion, and it was carried, 4 to 1, Councilman Kraus in opposition~ C. DEPAR~{ENT HEADS AND OFFICERS 1. Report by the Director of Public Works Re: Cox Ave./Rodeo Creek Culvert Extension Council m qn" ould have a problem ~i'~exr~d~?~h~ ~'i~o~c~ff~o~'e~ide and not the other. I~¢~as moved by Councilman Matteoni and seconded by Councilman K~aus to select alternative number ~'of the Public Works staff report, dated July 8, 1977 North side (downstream) extension only, as originally designed with fancy ~ails and rock channel work. deleting the rock work in the channel, and substituting the sack rip-rap, for an approximate cost of $24,000. Councilman Kraus seconded the motion, and it was carried, 4 to 1, Councilwoman Corr in opposition. D. CITY MANAGER 1. Process for Developing Further Alternatives for Consideration Re: Northwest Saratoga Circulation Plan The City Manager outlinea the 3 optionatZrec(~n~[X~o~%~a~ o11o developed regarding the process to be f we~neo~la~ing in=talternatiVes to the Northwest Saratoga Circulation Plan. edjit would be hls recommendation to refer the matter k~"t~ staff for development of possible alternatives within the parameters decided by the Council within a given period of time, and then'involve citizen input through a workshop process once the alternatives have been developed. The Council supported this recommendation. Before further action is taken, the'Council wanted to refer this matter to a future Committee of the Ilole Meeting to review the consultant's original alternatives for the pro- posed circulation plan. Following such meeting, they asked that the 'staff cou,~kmicate with those citizens indicat'= = an interest in assisting with the develo_pp~p_t of a circulation plan, ~ soliciting their · ' ...... -- "'aonmen._ts L~_thLrespect~to-~he!r ~art. ic~:ar ~eigh~Wgrhoo4s, - -: ..... 2. Conformante to City Ordinances of Tennis Court 6n Via Colina The City'Managerexplained that the fence.surrounding this tennis court is in violation of the setback requLrements, and the light standards were not approvedas part of~[his original plan. Councilman Kraus inquired why it has taken this long for the 9iolation concerning the light standards to come before the Council. The City Manager replied'to his knowledge, this is the first he has heard of this violation. However, he indicatedhe would follow this up and have a report back to the Council.at its next regular meeting. ' 3. Request that Business License No. 77-842 (The Fruft Bowl) be revoked, and Public Hearing Set.for AuSust 3, 1977 . It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham to set this matter for public hearing at the next ~ regular City Council Meeting of August 3, 1977. The motion was carried. - 11 4. Report Re: Library Change Order No. ~he"Ci'ty~ 'Manag&~ ~ou:~ii~fied~M~t~o i te~ ~ into l~?in this $222 for 4 door pulls. not included in the initial specs; $600 for resawing of'tie beams and kickers connecting the main posts in the library.~r It was moved by Councilman Kraus ~gnd seconded by Councilman Brigham to approve Chang~ Order No. 6. The motion was carried unanimously VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN 1. Mrs. Betty Lou Maas, 20360 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, opposing the West Valley College Stadium. Noted and filed. 2. Ms. Laura Lee Mitchell, owner of the Mitre Box, opposing the~ proposed bus stop on Third Street. - Noted and filed; City Manager to respond. 3. Mr. Willys I. Peck, President, Saratoga Historical Foundation requesting sufficient funds be allocated from the City's proceeds from the State Urban and Coastal Park Bond Act of 1976 funds to complete landscaping and site development at the Saratoga Historical Park. - See VI-D. 4. Ms. Joyce Foster, 14320 Springer Avenue, opposing the buying of Saratoga homes for the purpose of using them as rentals. - 5. Mr. Richard E. Dennis, 20835 RussellLane, expressing appreciation to the City:Council for their fair and impartial review of the Northwest Saratoga Circulation Plan, and extending his offer of assistance if a review committee is formed. - Noted and filed; directed staffto includename]on. the list of thoseindicating, an interest to serve on this committee. 6. Ms. Pauline Pace, Chairman, Historical Heritage Commission; submitting additional information to the '1975 County Heritage' Resource Inventory. City Manager to compare this information with that previously received. .' 7. Mr. John Svilich, Chairman, ~aratoga Parade and ~estival Committee, requesting permission for a road closure during the Saratoga Fall Festival and Parade. - Referred to the staff for preparation of appropriate resolution for consideration at the next regula~ meeting. 8. Mr. E. F. Meagh~r, President, Northwest Saratoga Homeown~er's Association, expressing appreciation to the City Council, for allowing him to discuss commercial development within Saratoga and suggestions~for land development. ---Noted and filed; City Manager to.r~spond~ - 12 9. Reverand Earl Sneary, Headmaster, Saint Andrew's School, requesting the City of Saratoga continue to provide a crossing guard at Saint Andrew's School. Directed-staff to inform Rev. Sneary of the City Councit's previou~ action relevant to a crossing guard, and also, inquire if he has reviewed this with Scared Heart School. 10. Ms. Mary Kay Walker, Principal, Marshall Lane School, requesting safety improvements for Marshall Lane School. -,See item IV-D; additional suggestions in Ms. Walker's letter to be considered at a Committee of the Whole Meeting. B. ORAL C. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PUBLIC GROUP REPRESENTATIVES The Mayor acknowledged the .presence of public group ~epresenta- tives this evening: Eugene Zambetti, Saratoga Planning Com ~ssion Jeff Kalb, President, Coalition for Tax Reform Dee. Folgen, President, League of Women Voters Margaret Dunn, Good Government Group (served coffee) IX. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by ~ouncilman Kraus and seconded by Councilma~ Brigham the meeting be adjourned. The motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. i R~s ect -t~y~-Submitted, R~s e~t~ Ro 13