HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-16-1983 City Council Minutes MINLTES
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
TIME: Wednesday, March 16, 1983 - 7:30 p.m.
PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue
TYPE: Regular Meeting
CLOSED SESSION - Litigation = 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Conference Room
I. ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Cleven er, Fenelli, Mallory, Moyles and Mayor
Callon present at 7:3~ p.m.
B. MINUTES - 3/2
FANELLI/MDYLES MDVED TO APPROVE MINIFfES AS SURMITI'ED. Passed 5-0.
II .' COFLMUNICATIONS
A. ORAL - No one from the public appeared to speak. City Manager reported
on storm damage end progress made in repairs, stating that the City was
meeting its basic responsibilities. If the Council should wish to take
on further responsibilities, he said, planning and budgeting would have
to be accomplished, and the suitport of homeowners would be needed.
CONSENSUS TO AGENDIZE AS COMMITfEE OF THE WHOLE 3/28 OR 3/29 TO DISCUSS WITH
GEOLOGIST WILLIAM ODTIDN AND AFFEUi'EO HOMEOWNERS.
CounciLmembers expressed concern and brought up several suggestions for dealing
with the situation.
B. WRI'fI'~
#1 frc~ ~z. Garrod concerning recent'repair work noted end filed.
#2 frcm C. Robbins concerning payments for conference attendance riDted and filed.
#3 frcm S. Sanchez concerning Hazardous Materials Storage Ordinance - staff
directed to notify Mr. Sanchez when item appears on agenda.
#4 from M. Oudewaal concerning appeal - to be placed on agenda under Petitions.
#5 frcm Mrs. R. Swanson concerning false alarms - to be answered-by'City':Manager.
III. SUBDIVISIONS, BUILDING SITES AND ZONING REQUESTS
A. Construction Acceptance, SDR 1452, Wilson, Cunninghaun Place
Councilmember Fenelli noted that she was abstaining from discussion and voting
because she is employed by the applicant.
CALLON/CLEVENGER MOVED TO APPROVE. Passed 4-0 (Fanelli abstaining).
IV. PETITIONS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution confirming decision of the Planning CcmmLission on Design
Review for A-847 [Westbrook appeal, heard 3/2/83)
FANFffI.I/CLEVENGER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2045. Passed 5-0.
B. Resolution concerning City Manager compensation
FANELLI/CI,EVENGER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 775.6. Passed 5-0.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Adoption of revised General Plan and Envizormental Impact Report
Assistant Planner Flores explained proposed changes to General Plan suhnitted
by staff, and Council discussed them. Mr. Conklin, superintendant of the Odd
Fellows Hcme, suhnitted a letter. The public hearing was opened at 8:20 p.m.
Mr. Conklin then explained the proposed disposition of the Odd Fellows Home area,
expressing general agreement with it but questioning the need for further screen-
ing from the neighbors.
Cynthia Slade, 20851 Saratoga Avenue, groundskeeper of Nielsen Gardens, asked
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for clarification of the effect of the proposed General Plan on the gardens.
Staff explained that the proposed General Plan would have no effect on z
current operations or proposed operations as explained by Ms. Slade.
Joan Faunce, 18655 Bucknall Road, spoke as President of the E1 Quito Homeowners
Association. She stated that the association was concerned about the Teresi
property and wished the zoning to remain R-1-10,000. She also expressed con-
cern that only single story b~]dings should be allowed and traffic should be
kept off Bucknail.
Charles Snedlor, 12611 Paseo Cerro, expressed concerns of neighbors near the
Teresi property; all agreed that they did not object to R-1-10,000 zoning
with ingress and egress on Paseo Cerro.
Bert Toevs, 13120 Via Madronas, favored low intensity comTercial land use on
the Abrams property.
Kathy McGoldrick, 12860 Pasco Presada, agreed that the Abrams property was
valuable but felt that the Quito area had contributed enough caunercial use
and should be. spared the problens related to further ccrmnercial use. Council-
member Fanelli suggested that the use of the gas station property adjacent to
the Taresi property should be consistent with the rest of the area; Ms.
McGoldrick agreed.
Dora Grens, 13451 Old Oak Way, stated that General Plan representatives should
· not direct what is to be done with vacant land in other General Plan areas.
She felt the Abrams property should not have manufacturing. She stated
further that the Specific Plan sheuld be ~e-examined and that her area's
wishes should be strengthened in the General Plan.
Gary Lindsay, 14611 Big Basin Way, asked whether a use permit was still required
in Area J, and staff replied that such a permit was still required for multi-
family buildings.
Peggy Gerr expressed concern that the Council not remove all opportunities
for alternative housing for seniors.
Mary Boscoe, 14611 Big Basin. Way, spoke as a representative of Stone Pine
Gendcraini~Rs. She questioned staff as to whether neighbors would be notified
~of a.;chang~=in~the~ordinance~deieting:~th~.~pe~t~ requi~int-. LStaff replied that
' s x ressed con'd in
that too much was open to question in the process.
Shelley Williams, 11951 Brook Ridge Drive, discussed the Highway 85 corridor
and asked that the Council state that it favors preserving and building out
the corridor. Councilmember Fanelli corBnented that the current Council had
never stated they opposed use of the corridor as a roadway. Mayor Callon
added that the present Council had clarified previously that the stand oppos-
ing the use of the corridor as a roadway had been the previous Council 's.
Joan Faunce rose again to speak on the Abrams property, saying that the neigh-
bors were interested in senior busing; if there is research and develoB~ent,
it should be without manufacturing or testing; they did not wan~ comnercial.
Mr. Conklin rose again to state various objections to having pedestrian-
equestrian easerents in the General Plan.
CONSENSUS TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO APRIL 6.
The Council then recessed frcm 9:30 to 9:50 p.m.
B. Location of traffic signal light for Argonaut Shopping Center
Cam~nity Developmant Director and City Manager explained issues, including
State reco~m?ndation that signal be located at Blauer and median at Brandywine
be closed. The public bearing was opened at 10:00 p.m.
Bob Egan, President of the Chamber of CcxBrerce, spoke as a merchant at the
Argonaut Shopping Center. He stated that the merchants approved of a signal
at Blauer if the entrance to the shopping center remained open.
Martin Ettema also spoke as a merchant at the shopping center. He supported
the light at Blauer if the median remained open.
Shelley Williams, another merchant at the shopping center, reccrimended improving
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Pierce and constructing two overpass intersections into it.
Mrs. Shelley Williams supported a traffic light at Blauer.
Dick Siegfried, 13388 Surrey Lane, supported a light at Blauer, recommending
that it be timed with the light at Wardell.
Bert Toevs supported at light at Blauer because the State would apparently
help fund it.
Frank Patton recoKuYended a light at Blauer with left turns permitted only
into the center because left turns out of the center, he felt, caused most
of the accidents.
Eileen Vierra, Brandywine Drive, stated that a light at Blauer ~ould be
beneficial for left hand turns out of the sbpping center but wDuld not con-
trol congestion at the shopping center.
Jerry Kocir, 12855 Saratoga-Sunnyvale ROad, expressed thanks to Birch C.
Bachtold for an educational presentation of his report.
Ken Berner, representing CalTrans, commented that most accidents resulted
frce~ left turns into the center, not out of it. If the median were left
open, be said, that approval would be conditional on future assessment of
the safety record there. The public hearing was closed at 10:20 p.m.
Councilmember Cfevenger moved that the signal be located at Blauar providing
that the t~andywine entrance remain open until the safety record can he
reviewed. Mayor Callon suggested dropping the wording on the safety record,
and Council agreed.
CLEVEN(F~R/FANELLI MDVED TO APPROVE LOCATION OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT BLAUER
DR/VE WITH THE PROVISO THAT THE ENTRANCE TO THE ARGONAUT SHOPPING CE~ER AT
BRANDYWINE REMAIN OPEN. Passed 5-0.
Councilmember Clevenger stated that traffic flew would be safer if the median
entrance. were left open. She favored immediate action. Councilmember Moyles
noted that he supported Mr. Egan's position. Councilmember Mallory con]nemted
on CalTrans' persuasive statements and the fact that the City-Manager bad helped
the parties reach a consensus. Mayor Callon complimented those involved on
the cooperation which had resulted in a successful outccme.
VI. BIDS AND CONTRACTS
A. Cooperative Agreement with San Jose for Installation of Traffic Signal
at Prospect ROad and Lyle Drive
MAILORYJFANELLI MDVED TO APPROVE AND MDVE AHEAD RAPIDLY. Passed 5-0.
B. Contractual Agreement for Mosquito Control with County Health Departn~nt
FANF~LY/CLEVENGER MOVED TO APPROVE. Passed 5-0.
Mayor Callon noted that the program was yet another County program which had
been shifted to cities.
C. Agreenent for Operation of Recycle Center with Kiwanis Club
MALIDRY/CLRVENGER MOVED TO APPROVE. Passed 5-0.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Final .Acceptance for SDR 1401, Tate, 15250 Sobey ROad
B. Final Acceptance for SDR 1385, Harkness, Oak Street
C. Final Building Site Approval for SDR 1504, Ebrahinoun, Camino Grande
D. Treasurer's Report - February
E. Payment of Claims
MOYLES/CLEVE~GER MOVED APPROVAL OF ENTIRE CONSENT CALSRqDAR. Passed 5-0.
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VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE MAITkLRS
A. MAYOR
1. Resolution concerning AAUW Week
Councilmember Mallory expressed concern about the [osition of AAUW on such
matters as abortion, economic rights (which might lead to sex quotas) and
comparable worth. He felt they were contrary to the values of Saratoga residents
and would increase goverrm~nt rules to achieve social goals. Mayor Callon
felt the work of AAUW was worthwhile and should be supported.
CALIDN/FANRT,T.I Ff)VtD TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2046. Passed .4-1. (Mallory opposed).
2. Resolution concerning Private Property Week
CALLON/MALLORY MDVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2047. Passed 5-0.
3. Resolution conlnending Warren G. Heid (added at meeting)
CLEVtlNGER/MALLORY MDVtD TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2048. Passed 5-0.
B. COUNCIL AND COMvffSSIUN REPORTS
Moyles - reported on Transportation Ccrm~ission meeting; he had voted for the
'~t:lb~i~h::o f2fun~s fg~e-~e'c'ffv&~;~it~fns.pOz~fa6io~-- ~rovement program.
Clevenger - reported on Sanitation District #4 meeting; she had voted for the
LAFCO reqn]i rement that jurisdictions define their spheres of influence.
Mallory - brought up proposal from Employee Relations Service; consensus for
staff to proceed to make arrangements for presentatioD'April 26.
Fanelli - reported on Santa Clara Valley Water District meeting. Councilmember
Fanelli also brought up the Cun~,unity Newsletter, saying that Edna Miller's
time schedule did not allow her to do the newsletter; she had contacted four
other possibilities for the job. After discussion, Councilmember Fanelli sug-
gested that the four should sttmit proposals to the Council, which would then
make the decision.
City Manager suhnitted a letter from the Finance ~jvisory Cc~mittee with a
request to take action when appropriate.
C. DEPARTMENT HEADS AND OFFICERS
1. Administrative Services Director
a. Report on Proposal from Employee Relations Service (at request
of Councilmember Mallory) (discussed under Council Reports)
2. Conmunity Development Director
a. Report on Amendment to Section 13.9-3 of Subdivision Ordinance
("Reundibg Down" ane/xtne~t)
Community Development Director explained issues. Members of the public were
allowed to speak.
Dick Siegfried, 12338 Surrey lane, spoke as a member of the Planning ~ssion
who had been absent when the vote was taken on the matter. He felt there was
no particular reason to maintain consistency with other ordinances in this
case, since too-great density would be centrolled by other factors such as
minime lot size. Further, he felt rounding down could he unjust.
Paul Stewart, 122 Saratoga Avenue #22, spoke as a representative of the
building industry, stating that rounding down violated the principle of maxi-
mizing use of land and that few parcels would be affected.
Bill Heiss spoke against the amendment; he felt it would waste land and create
an unheeded regulation.
James Foley, Jr., Aspesi Court, stated that there would be much pressure on
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Saratoga by high-density developers if much undeveloped acreage is allowed
tO remain.
Councilmembers discussed issues, including the benefit of the further
public input and the fact that the rounding down had been intended tO apply
to certain areas which needed it, while most areas did not need it. Council-
member Clevenger disagreed, saying that those wha might have opFosed the
amet were not present because they would be nobilized by specific
projects in their area, not by general ordj_nance changes. She also feared
that failure tO adopt the amendment might result in a change in Saratoga' s
character.
C~NSENSUS TO NOTE PLANNING ~SSION RECC~e4ENDATION BUT TO TAKE NO ACTION.
D. CITY MAN~CRR
City Manager suhnitted a request frcm the Redwood Junior High School PTA
for waiver of Con~nunity Center fees for a benefit for Rhona Smith on May 6.
CLEVENGER/FANELLI MOVED TO WAIVE F~:~.'S. Passed 5-0.
City Manager then brought up a letter fr~xn Sheriff Robert Winter stating
that his department was not bound by City ordinances with respect to the
Sheriff' s substation in the Village but making assurances that certain pro-
cedures would be followed tO minimize impact on the Village.
Councilmember Mallory suggested taking up the proposed landscaping and
lighting district in early April. He also looked forward to the pavement
survey. City Manager suggested that both items be placed on the April 12
agenda for action April 20.
Councilmember Fanelli brought up a letter frc~ the Finance CuLel,~ttce, and
Councilmember Moyles suggested that their concerns be taken up during the
consultation with David Jones.
IX. ADJOURNMSI~T
The meeting was eddjourned at 11:25 p.m.
Respectfully suhnitted,
Grace E. Cory
Deputy City Clerk