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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-02-1978 City Council Minutes MINUTES SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL TIME: Wednesday, August 2nd, 1978 - 7:30 P.M. PI~ACE: Saratoga City Council Chambers~', 13777 Fruitvale A~e., Saratoga, Calif. TYPE Regular Meeting I. ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Kalb, Corr, Kraus, Matteoni (arrvied 7:35 P.M.) Absent: Councilwoman Callon B. MINUTES It was moved by Councilwoman Corr and seconded by Counciln~n Kalb the minutes of July 19,: 1978 be approved', The motion was carried un~Dimously. II. CONSENT CALENDAR A. RESOLUTION 868, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THEmCITY OF SARATOGA REQUESTING PErmISSION FOR TEMPORARY.CLOSURE OF STATE HIGHWAYS ON SEPTEMBER.16, 1978 - FALL PARADE B. RESOLUTION 85-9.37, A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 85-9.36 AND 85-9, ADDING TO BASIC SALARY CLASSES,' EMPLOYMENT POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA C. CORRECTION OF PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE D. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS TO 'SARATOGA LIBRARY 1) Photographic Portrait - Donated by Arthur Eo~Mintz 2) 16 M~Bell and Howell Slot-loading Projector - Donated by Saratoga 'Rotary E. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Councilman Kalb requested removai.of item '7C" from the Consent Calendar.. Mayor Kraus requested' removal of item "E". It was moved by Councilwoman Corr and seconded by Councilman Kalb approval of the Consent Calendar, with the exception of items "C" and "E". The motion was carried unanimously. III. ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY ' C. CORRECTION OF PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kalb and seconded by Mayor Kraus to approve the correction of the permit fee schedule, with a modification to Exhibit "C" to reflect $15 for item 4, and a minimum of $15 for items 5, 6 and 7. The motion was carried unanimously. E. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS It was moved by Mayor Kraus and seconded by Councilman Kalb to approve the list of disbursements, subject to warrant number 27710, to be discussed under item VII-D (4). The motion was carried unanimously'. BIDS AND CONTRACTS P, ~T O ORD A. MINUTE RESOLUTION RELOCATING TRANSIT BUS STOPS IN VILLAGE ON THIRD STREET TO SARATOGA-SUNNYVALE ROAD AT BIG BASIN WAY AND SARATOGA AVENUE It was moved b'y Mayor Kraus and'seconded by CounCilman Kalb that the Council support the idea of buses not penetrating the Village. It was moved by Councilman Kalb and seconded by Councilman Matteoni to introduce Ordinano.e38.89, with the provision that final action not be taken until after the Transit District has established the new bus routing. The motion was carried unanimously. VI, SUBDIVISIONS, BUILDING SITES, ZONING REQUESTS A. WILLIAM C..QUACKENBUSH REQUEST FOR RELINQUISHMENT OF EASEMENT - TRACT 5384 The Council indicated its desire to defer action on this matter until the Public Works staff has had an opportunity to discusswith the property ~._wn_er an altern'~tive, such as insKalling ~_w_ooden barricade t6 be 6~d'~F'~m~-~fi&y' acc~'~nd thiS'r~spo~ be VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION MV-132, A RESOLUTION APPLYING VEHICLE CODE RE~LATIONS TO PRIVATE ROAD - WILDWOOD WAY l,{~y~dF'K~6pened the public hearing at.8:10 P.M. There being no comments from, members of the audience, it was moved by Councilman'Kalb and seconded by Councilwoman Corr to close the public hearing. The motion was carried unanimously. The public hearing was closed at 8':1I It was then moved by CouncilWoman Corr and seconded by Councilma Kalb to adopt Resolution ~ff-132. The motion was carried unani- mously. B. TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION 866, A RESOLUTION ORDERING VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF MONTAUK DRIVE Mayor Kraus opened thepublic hearing at 8:13 P.M. There being no comments from!members of the audience, it was moved by Councilman Kalb and seconded by Councilwoman Corr the public hearing be closed. The motion was carried. Th~ public hearing was closed at 8:14 P.M. It was then moved by Councilman Kalb and seconded by Councilwoman Corr to-adopt Resolution '866. The motion was carried unanimously. -2- C. TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION 867, A RESOLUTION CONF,IRMING REPORT AND ASSESSMENT RE: WEED ABATEMENT Mayor Kraus opened the public hearing at 8:15 P.M. Mr. Hendrickson, Assistant City Manager, referred to an iteml of correspondence from Saratoga Foothills appealing~'~nt~' levied on their property at Kirkmont and Saratoga-Su~ny~l~ ..... Road and at Saratoga Avenue near Cox. Chief Carter, County Fire Marshall, addressed the Council indicatingtheir office has received a copy of the letter from Saratoga Foothills and the matter has been resolved. He explained that the issue is that the County's contractor contracts with this companyon a private basis for certain parcels, and the~i~~ was a mix-up between the contactor and property owner. The charges have been deleted from the list. It was then moved by Councilwoman Corr and seconded by Councilman Kraus the public hearing be closed. The motion was carried; the public hearing was closed at 8:20 P.M. It was then moved by CounCilwoman Corr and secon~ed.b~ Councilman Kalb Resolution 867 be adopted~ deleting the ~a~atoga ~-Fo~o~h~lls ~s's'~ssmeh~s. The motion was'carr{e'd'6n~imo~sl~' vII. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Ao MAYOR 1. Letter from Chairman of Santa Clara ~ounty Intergovern- mental Counci~ requesting nominations to the Industry and Housing Task Force. - No interest indicated for this representation. 2. Appointment of Alterr~te ~o the City Selection Conmittee for I.C.C. Mayor Kraus administered the Oath of Office to Councilwoman Corridor this position. B. COUNCIL ANDCOMMISSIONREPORTS 1. Report fro~ the Parks and Recreation Commission Re: Domonstration Trails It was moved by Councilman Katb and seconced by Councilwoman Corr to accept the recommendation of the Director of Community Services, dated July 20~ 1978, and set this matter for a joint Committee of the Whole Meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission. 'The motion was carried unanimously. C. DEPARTMENT HEADS AND OFFICERS 1. Report from D~ctor of Public Works Re: Prospect Road Speed Limit Mr. Hendrickson, Acting City Manager, pointed out some recommended modifications to proposed Ordinance 38.75-2, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA AMENDING THE SARATOGA CITY CODE, AND SPECIFICALLY REPEALING AND AMENDING PORTIONS OF SECTION 9-51 THEREOF, SETTING AND ESTABLISHING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES ON CERTAIN STREETS OF THIS CITY, BASED ON AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY CONDUCTED WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS. These are as follows: -3- Section 1: That portion of Sub-section (c) ofSection 9-51 Section 2: That portion of Sub-section (c) of Section 9-51 (Also eliminating final. paragraph in Section 2,) Section 3: Sub-sections (C) and (d) of Section 9-51 of the Saratoga City Code are amended by adding thereto the following: It was moved by Councilman Kalb and seconded by Councilwoman Corr to introduce Ordinance 38.75-2, as modified, and set this matter for public hearing on September 6th, deferring final action on the ordinance until that date. The motion was carried Unanimously~ D CITY MANAGER 1. Report on Activities at!Wildwood Park Mr. Hendrickson reported the status'of the-situation at Wildw0od Park, as per his discussion ~ith the Sheriff's Department 1) increased lighting has been very effective 2) original group causing harrassment has not returned 3) reconnnended that action closing the park should be continued until fence is installed. Mr. Hendrickson then read in full Mr. R.E. Kaufmann's letter to Mayor Kraus, dated July 26, 1978, on this subject. Following discussion, it was the concensus of the Council to continue this matter to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on, August 8, 1978. 2. Presentation of 1978-79 Capital Improvement Program It was moved by Councilwoman Corr and seconded by Councilman Kalb to accept the 1978~79 Capital Improvement Program as outlined, and refer it to the Planning Commission for con- sistency with the General Plan, and also, to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review and consideration, and that the Capital Improvement Program be agendize~ for a future joint Committee of the Whole Meeting for consideration /~f'this ii~h'd further Council discussion. The motion was h~ri~d~'~na~'imous!y. 3. Relocation of Saratoga Information and Referral Service It was moved by Councilwoman Corr and seconded by Councilman Kalb to approve the relocation of Saratog~ Information and Referral Service to the Saratoga Community Center, with the provision that any ~ecessary modification expenses be borne by I & R, The motion was carried unanimously. 4. Repair of Vandalism - Foothill Park It was moved by Councilman Matteoni and seconded by Councilman Kalb to approve Change Order No. 3 to Collishaw CorDoration in the amount of $516, and to approve warrant 27710'for this amount. The motion was carried unanimously. - 4 - VIII. COmmUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN 1. Letter to Santa Clara County Fire Marshal from Bernard Turgeon, Vice President, Saratoga Foothills Development Corporation, protesting charges for weed abatement on their property. - See action, item VII-C. 2. John Weir, President, Arguello Homeowners Association, re: Parker Ranch development proposal. - Directed staff to reply to letter and send copy of reply to the Council. 3. Charles F. Hunter, 20846 Meadow Oak Way, appealing the Planning Commission's determination re: E.I.R. for proposed development. City Attorney advised that City has taken no action on the Notice of Determination, and therefore, this cannot be appealed~ Staff to reply to Mr. Hunter and send copy of reply to City Council. 4. Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson, 21072 Comer Drive, requesting modification of building envelope. It was moved by Councilwoman Corr and seconded by Councilman Kalb this request be referred to the Planning Commission for their review an~ recommendation. The motion was carried. 5. Frances Anderson, 14649 Oak Street, re: Wildwood Park. - Noted and filed; City Manager to respond. 6. Mayor Janet Gray Hayes re: installation 'of traffic signals at joint jurisdiction locations. - Consideration to be given at time Capital Improvement Program is discussed. 7. Mr. Roy M. Bell, Director of Finance, State of California, re: allocations for special districts. - City is currently preparing this information; staff to respond. 8. Ms. Jackie Welch, 20925 Jacks Road, re: senior citizen housing projects. Noted and filed;' no action taken. 9. Mr. Edward J. Kelly, 14949 Sobey Road, requesting that road construction at the corner of Sobey Road and Ten Acres Road be completed. - Referred to staff for a report back to the Council. 10. Mrs. Mildred Gordon, Board Chairman, Santa Clara County I & R, re: relocation of Saratoga I & R Services Office in the Community Center. - Noted and filed. 11. Ms. Becky L. Sandiland, Earth Sign Natural Foods Corporation, requesting a loading zone at 14416 Big Basin Way. - Referred to Public Works staff for a report back to the Council. B. ORAL 1. W. G. Kaufmann, 20700 Fourth Street, re: proper posting of signs for Wildwood Park closure. 2. Resident, 13370 Redberry Drive, Los Gatos, requesting continuation of item on Land Development Committee Agenda on August 3, 1978: Annexation of Lauer Property,--Bainter Avenue - Council approved continuingIlmatter for two weeks. 3. Mel Wright, 92400 Redberry Drive, inquiring if there is to be a change in the current process of notifying concerned residents re: City Council or Planning Commission actions. It was explained there would essentially be no change in the notification process; however, it was pointed out the City is only legally required to notify residents on certain types of issues, and this is what will be continued. - 5 - IX. ADJOURr~ENT It was moved by CQuncilwoman Corr and seconded'by Councilman Kalb the meetingbe adjourned to an Executive Session this evening and. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 1978. The motion was carried unanimously. I Respectfull submitted, Ro -.6 -