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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-21-1987 City Council Minutes SARATOGA !CITY COUNCIL TIME: January 21, 1987 PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting 1. ROLL CALL: Mayor Hlava, Councilmembers Clevenger, Anderson, Moyles, Peterson present at 7:03 P.M. 2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS: A. Resolution 2396 Reappointing Members of the Planning Commission CLEVENGER/ANDERSON MOVED APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Passed 5-0. B. Adminislration of Oath of Office to Reappoint Planning Commissioners Mayor Hlava administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Ann Marie Burger and Mr. Richard Siegfried. C. Proclamation on Medical Assistants Week sponsored by Mayor Hlava. ._ CLEVENGER/PETERSON MOVED TO PROCLAIM MEDICAL ASSISTANTS WEEK. Passed 5-0. 3. ROUTINE MATTERS A. Minutes of the Meeting of January 7, 1987, approved as submitted. CLEVENGER/PETERSON MOVED APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 7, 1987, AS SUBMITTED. Passed 5-0. B. Approval of Warrant List as submitted. C. Report of City Clerk on Posting of Agenda Persuant to Government Cede 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January-16, 1987. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR I. - CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: A. CSAA (Rosenblum) MOYLES/PETERSON MOVED TO DENY CLAIM OF CSAA (ROSENBLUM). Passed 5-0. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR - OTHER ITEMS: A. Planning Commission Actions, January 14, 1987, - Noted and filed. B. Public Safety Commission Minutes, January 12, 1987, - Noted and filed. C. Parks and Recreation Commission Actions, Januax3' 12, 1987, - Noted and filed. D. Construction Acceptance, Tr. 7578, 4th and Oak (F. Gaines, developer) MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 21, 1987 - CONSENT CALENDAR II - OTHER ITEMS Continued' E. Constructlon Acceptance, SDR 1462, 20015 Cox Avenue (McBride, developer) F.Resolution 36-B-222 Final Acceptance of Tr. 6632, Montalvo Heights Dr. (G. Butler, developer) G. Resolution 24,01 Renewing City Attorney Contract to June 30, 1988 H. Resolution 779.2 amending City Conflict of Interest Code I. Acceptance of Resignation of Polly Hills from Finance Committee and Authorization to Advertise Vacancy J. Authorization for Staff Attendance at Califomia Building Officials Conference - San Diego, February 25-28, 1987, with reasonable and necessary expenses not to exceed $675. K. Ordinance 71.17 amending Section 10-05.030 of the City Code conceming obstructions to stzeets and sidewalks and amending Article 10-20 concerning issuance of encroachment permits (second reading and adoption) L. Ordinance 71.18 adding Sections 9-15.055 and 9-20.035 to the City Code relating to designation of no parking areas by the City Engineer (second reading and adoption) M. Denial of Request for Waiver of Annexation, 21350 Blue Hills Road, ~'- APN 366-06-26 (Nelson) N. ACceptance and Acknowledgment 0f Donations to Hak0ne Garden (Donors: Sunnyvale Garden Club; K. and B. Voester) MOYLES/CLEVENGER MOVED ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Passed 5-0. 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS AND THE PUBLIC: A. Oral Communications from the Public and Commissions Ms. Gladys Armstrong, President, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries, thanked the City Council for renewing the lease for the Book-a-Round. Ms. Barbara Simner, 12791 Idlewood Ln., Saratoga,, noted her concern at receiving an advertisement for a speed reading class on official City stationery and commented that she viewed such use of City stationery as inappropriate. (See further discussion on Page 9) Mr. George Lee, 19744 Solano Dr., Saratoga, commented on the new proposal from Caltrans regarding depression of Route 85; due to financial commitments, Calltans is now proposing that the majority of corridor development would not be depressed in . Saratoga; he asked that the Council not change the commitments made to the voters of the " City. B. Written Communications from the Public Mayor Hlava noted letters regarding HCDA and CDBG funding; these will be discussed in Itern 8. B. of Public Hearings. 6. OLD BUSINESS -. A. Resolution 2~02 Rescinding Policy on Rotation of Office of Mayor Col. E.T. Barco presented a prepared statement entitled, "The Saratoga Mayor-Go-Round" favoring establistunent of a committee to study rotation of the Mayor's position. Mr. Frank Cage, President, Good Government Group, asked that the Good Government Group be noted in the public record as opposed to any pmcedure w~rdch provided for automatic rotation of the Office of Mayor;, a letter to thi~ effect was-aditressedffo the City CCmncfl, November 12, 1986. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Page 3 JANUARY 21, 1987 OLD BUSINESS Continued Ms. Marilyn White, 20811 Canyon View Dr.~ Saratoga, stated she felt each Councilmember should have an opportunity to be Mayor;, the rotation system a~sures this opportunity. She expressed confidence in the capability of Councilmembers to be Mayor and urged the Council to retain the policy on rotation of the office of Mayor. Councilmember Peterson stated that he had asked that the Resolution rescinding the policy on rotation of the office of Mayor be drafted; neither the City Council nor the citizens of Saratoga are served to have an automatic and mandated rotation of this position. 'Although, from a conceptual and philosophical standpoint he supported rotation, he did not wish to be bound by such a practice. Councilmember Clevenger stated that she had asked that a Resolution amending the policy be prepared; she reviewed the history of this policy and noted the fast vote on this issue was in 1985. A recommendation was made last year to amend and clarify the following p.oints of the policy: The Mayor must serve at least one year The Vice Mayor should have the same qualification as the Mayor The City Attorney researched questions of the legality of proposed changes and the appropriateness of introducing an ordinance; he has since determined that it is not legal to state such a proposal in the form of an ordinance. The Resolution being proposed combined resolutions offered in 1985-86, omitting the requirement that the resolution be forrealized as an ordinance. The history of this resolution demonstrated the thought and consideration given to this issue by the Council; she supported rotation of the position of Mayor. Councilmember Moyles suressed that this was not a divisive issue for the Council on a personal level and noted the working relationship of the Council. The question to be asked was, why not choose the most qualified person? He suggested consideration of an individual's achievements, skills, and talents in order to make an informed selection. He noted concern that rotation may mn counter to the needs of the City Council as a body and he favored consideration for the position of Mayor be done on a case by case basis. Councilmember Anderson commented that Councils work better when an established pattern of rotation exists; she favored the resolution amending the policy. Mayor Hlava noted her strong support in the past for the policy of rotation of the office of Mayor; she continued her support of this policy, noting it was an inheren~y fair system. She commented on experiences of selecting a mayor which were not conducive to good working relationships of a Council; however, she favored an informal agreement among the Council, which would allow for continuing a rotation policy. PETERS ON/MOYLES MOVED APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2296, RESCINDING THE POLICY ON ROTATION Olc/OFFICE OF MAYOR. Passed 3-2, Councilmembers Clevenger, Anderson opposed. B. Resolution Amending Policy on Rotation of Office of Mayor _ CLEVENGER/ANDERSON MOVED APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AMENDING POLICY ON ROTATION OF OFFICE OF MAYOR. Failed, 2-2-1, Councilmembers Moyles, Peterson opposed, Mayor Hlava abstaining. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Easement Abandonments on Lands of Duncan and Parker Ranch City Engineer Shook'presented a Report of January 21, 1987, to the Council and recommended that it was appropriate for the City to abandon these easements. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ~- Page 4 JANUARY 21, 1987 " NEW BUSINESS Continued .... In response to G~uncilmember Moyles' question, the City Attorney stated that a "hold harmless" agreement was not unusual on easement abandonments; the reason for the such an agreement on Resolution 2,t00 was that the easement in question was for a drainage area. While other arrm~gements have been made to accommodate the drainage, the agreement was suggested as a safety measure in case of overflow of water outside property boundaries. This is an exception due to the nature of the easement 1. Resolution 2397 Vacating Private Storm Drain Easement and Ingress-Egress Easement offered for dedication on the Lands of Dancan (Saratoga-Los Gatos Road at Glen Una) CLEVENGER/PETERSON MOVED ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2297, VACATING A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT AND SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT. Passed 5-0. 2. Resolution 2398 Vacating a Portion of a Public Service Easement on Lot 56 of Tr. 6528, Unit Two, Parker Ranch Subdivision. MOYLES/HLAVA MOVED ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2298, VACATING A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ON LOT 56 OF TRACT 6528, UNIT TWO, PARKER RANCH SUBDIVISION.. Passed 5-0. 3. Resolution 2.3;99 Vacating a Portion of a Public Service Easement on Lot 55 of Tr. 6528, Unit Two, Parker Ranch Subdivision MOYLES/HLAVA MOVED ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2299, VACATING A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ON LOT 55 OF TRACT 6528, UNIT TWO, PARKER RANCH SUBDIVISION. Passed 5-0. 4. Resolution 2_400 Vacating Public Service Easement on Lot 52 of Tr. 6528, Unit Two, Parker Ranch Subdivision MOYLES/HLAVA MOVED ADOIYI'ION OF RESOLUTION 2:_00, VACATING A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ON LOT 52 OF TRACT 6528, UNIT TWO, PARKER RANCH SUBDIVISION. Passed 5-0. B. Report from Planning Commission on Bed and Breakfast Ordinance Planning Director Hsia recommended that the City Council establish a date for a Public Hearing on the Bed and Breakfast Ordinance. In response to Councilmember Anderson's question, the City Attorney stated that the map presented was adopted when the Zoning Ordinance was adopted, defining what constituted Saratoga Village; the proposed Bed and Breakfast Ordinance would apply to any property within 500 ft. of the Village boundary. PETERSON/HLAVA MOVED TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BED AND BREAKFAST ORDINANCE ON MARCH 4, 1987. Passed 5-0. Councilmember Clevenger stated that the reason she voted in favor of the above motion was to allow individuals an opportunity to appeal the decision; her vote did not imply disagreement with the decision of the Planning Commission. Councilmember Anderson asked for a map, outlining both the old and the new boundaries by sn'eets; Councilmember Clevenger asked that individuals affected by the proposed Ordinance be noticed; Mayor Hlava concurred. In response to the Mayor's question, the City Attorney stated that the General Plan language was disjunctive, stating either commercial or residential. As part of the latest adoption of the Zoning Ordinance, changes were made to bed and breakfast establishments in commercial districts as well as the P-A zone and the R-l; in this sense the change had already been made as mandated~by the General Plan. The City Manager stated that posted notices would have a map of the area involved. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Page 5 JANUARY 21, 1987 NEW BUSINESS Continued C. Proposed Revisions to City Investment Polic3; The City Manager stated there was not a quorum at the Finance Committee Meeting to review the Report prepared by Staff; thus, them was no recommendation on the two suggested changes. He reviewed the state law requirement of an annual review of City investment policy and noted actions available to the Council at this time. Mayor Hlava favored accepting Staff recommendation on proposed two changes. Councilmember Anderson noted an early February meeting of the Finance Committee which would allow the Committee to comment on the City investment mutual funds policy. In msponseYo Councilmember Peterson's question, the City Manager stated that the City subscribed to a financial ratings service on the savings and loans industry. Councilmember Moyles was favorable to Staff recommendation on this item. PETERSON/HLAVA MOVED TO AMEND INVESTMENT POLICY ALLOWING NO MORE THAN $1,000,000 OF THE $2,250,000 LONG TERM FUNDS POOL TO BE INVESTED IN QUALIFIED GOVERNMENT SECURITIES MUTUAL FUNDS PER CHAPTER 853 STATUTES OF 1986. LIMIT DEPOSITS IN SAVINGS AND LOANS TO INSTITIYTIONS WHICH HAVE AN ASSET-TO-EQUITY RATIO OF GREATER THAN 3 TO 1. Passed4-0-1, Councilmember Anderson abstaining. Councilme~ber Molyes commented that Mr. Parsons of the Traffic Authority was going to Sacramento to discuss with the State Treasurer's Office, the policies and practices of the local agencies investment fund. He was disturbed to discover that apparently there was no written policy to refer to and without such, the Staff cannot certify that they meet the Traffic Authority's investment requirements. Being miable to certify compliance, they must question whether the rather large deposits the Authority has with that fund are meeting the law. He asked whether the City had the same problem and might be violating its own investment policies. The City Manager reviewed current investment policy of the City. The issue of a written investment policy does not apply to the State; the statute was passed for local government. Councilmember Moyles asked for written information on LAIF investment policies. D. Route 85 FEIS Section 4 (f) Concurrence Letter City Engineer Shook presented the Report to Mayor and City Council, January 15, 1987, and noted the attached "Final Section 4 (F) Statement," which addressed noise mitigation in the ConFess Springs Park and Keyin Moran area. He asked the Council to consider sending a letter of concurrence. Councilmember Clevenger commented on the Staff Report, 2, which in her mind was not indicated by the proposed 5 ft. average depression along ConFess Springs Park. She was concerned regarding noise readings with the proposed configuration and noted it did not seem logical to have noise mitigation to 59 dBA if there was an at Fade freeway with a 12 ft. wall. She asked whether depression of the freeway would be questioned as a means of noise attenuation. She requested that the Council address this concern with a statement, i.e., the City asks for "statistics that will support federal guidelines that this will reach the 59 dBA level." Councilmember Anderson noted that noise levels on 280 reported at the Public Hearing at West Valley College were confumed by Mr. Ron Lemon, Route 85 Study Manager; a 60 dBA was not found along this route. However, she noted that there are no plans to have trucks on Route 85. She asked that independent sound studies be conducted and questioned the dBA presented at this hearing. She noted that an average depression of 5 ft. on Route 85 at Congress Springs Park did not meet the expectations of Saratoga; Mayor Hlava concurred. The City Engineer responded that this number was a representative number along ConFess Springs. The City Manager stated that he and the City Engineer have corresponded with Caltrans since last October;, only recently was there adequate information to discuss this issue with the Council. Councilmember Clevenger noted that the position of the City was a 20 ft. depression throughout Saratoga; this position should be reiterated in any leuer sent. Councilmember Anderson noted that neighbors in the De Havilland area expected a depressed profile and a commitment was made to this effect. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Pa. ge 6 JANUARY 21, 1987 NEW BUSINESS Continued In response to Councilmember Moyles question, the City Engineer confknned that Section 4 (F) concurrence in no way resolved the question of profile, it did not even address the question. Councilmember Moyles noted that the profile of Route 85 was not a consequence of any vote taken at the hearing; prof~e was a consequence of the freeway agreement to be negotiated with Caltrans and funded by the Traffic Authority. The City Engineer concurred and noted that the purpose of discussion of 4 (F) was the treatment of the parks and historic sites. He noted that a letter could be sent regarding this issue, along with a reiteration of the position of Saratoga with regard to a 20 ft. depression of Route 85 throughout the City. Councilmember Clevenger asked the Council add that the 20 ft. depression of Route 85 would assure that the 59 dBA ~vould be met. Councilmember Peterson suggested the Council authorize writing Caltrans a Section 4(F) Concurrence Letter regarding Route 85 FEIS, submitting the letter for review by the Council at the next meeting. Mayor Hlava felt there was consensus to do so. Councilmember Anderson asked that research already done on the effects of mitigation be reviewed. Councilmember Moyles noted a lack of consensus on a letter of concurrence and suggested that the Council present the appropriate information to Staff; he disagreed with the comments made, stating: 59 dBA has not been Council policy for noise mitigation. EPA Standards were previously accepted and. adopted as the standard for Saratoga. - The letter asked concurrence that, with depression of the freeway and sou~dwaIls, federal standards would be met. He noted that the Report stated that appropriate noise readings were taken and Caitrans employed orthodox methodology in reaching these conclusions. ,MOYLES/PETERSON MOVED TO.AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PURSUE RECOMMENDA- TIONS MADE BY THE CITY ENGINEER. (Note: This motion was subsequently amended and voted upon; see below. ) Councilmember Clevenger questioned whether dBA Standards would be met with an at grade freeway with a 12 ft. wall; she suggested consideration of an independent review of the situation. She stated that in order to protect citizens and keep faith with the voters, this concern needed to be communicated in the letter under consideration; Councilmember Anderson concurred. She noted skepticism in accepting the word of Caltrans and felt that criticism of the figures presented was not unfounded. She commented that the entire north end of the City would be severely impacted by Route 85. Mayor Hlava asked for an explanation of the 5 ft. average depression and questioned dBA readings at Kevin Moran and Solano Dr. The City Manager noted that federal standards were being addressed in the draft under consideration. Councilmember Moyles noted that concurrence indicated that federal standards were satisfied for the purpose of securing a final environmental impact statement, not a concession on the part of Saratoga. Standards of Saratoga could be addressed through the Traffic Authority potic. y of allocation of funds for · mitigation. This has been the position of Saratoga from the begmhing. Councilmember Clevenger stated that she would vote against the motion under consideration; she favored sending a letter which addressed concerns of the City of Saratoga. Councilmember Moyles clarified the motion under consideration stating that he was favorable to a letter of concurrence with certain qualifications, specifically: Saratoga would be maintaining a position that prof~e depression would be greater than noted in a concurrence conclusion. This should not be interpreted to indicate that the Council was abdicating any previously held positions. Coanciknember Moyles stated he had no objection to the Council reitera~ng policies previously adopted on dBA levels; he asked that Staff refer to Minutes and a previous letter to CalTrans, using the same wording. Councilmember Clevenger restated that she would not vote favorably on the motion under consideration and suggested a motion approving a letter of concurrence, expressing concerns as stated above and submitted for review by the Council. CLEVENGER/ANDERS ON'MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION, ASKING THAT STAff SUBMIT A LETTER OF CONCURRENCE FOR REVIEW BY THE COUNCIL INDICATING CONCERNS EXPRESSED BY THE COUNCIL. Passed 5-0. MEETING OF THE CITir COUNCIL Page 7 JANUARY 21, 1987 NEW BUSINESS Continued The City Manager restated the discussion, ~ioting that the City's position with regard to depression of the freeway remained unchanged, the expectation of a 20 ft. depression of the freeway through Saratoga, and, while not agreeing nor disagreeing with conclusions on adequate noise mitigation, the City questioned noise mitigation in the Congress Springs Pmk area due to change in depression as proposed. This seemed to be inconsistent with the ability to maintain a constant dBA level. Mayor Hlava called for a vote on the motion as suggested by the City Manager. Passed 5-0. In response to Councilmember Anderson's request, the Mayor stated that the Council could not take action at this time on contracting independent sound studies since it was not on the agenda. E. Pavement Management Survey MOyLES/~LEVENGER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE RETAINING HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, TO RESURVEY THE CONDITION OF THE CITY STREET SYSTEM AND LIPDATE THE CITY'S PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AT A COST OF $8,640. Passed 5-0. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Proposed Sale or Lease of City-Owned Property at Comer of Cox Ave. and Saratoga-Sunnyval~ Rd. The City Manager noted the Report to Mayor and City Council, January 16, 1987, and reviewed Government Codes regarding protests to the sale of property. He reiterated that this property was one of the four cornerstones for f'mancing the Pavement Management Program; three of which were already in place. The Public Hearing was opened at 8:39 P.M. Mr. Jerry Kocir, Saratoga, noted previous appearances before the Council and reviewed discussions on the General Plan. He asked that half of the properly in question be dedicated as a gateway to the City and thanked Councilmember Clevenger for her concern for northern Saratoga. He suggested that money was the prime consideration in this issue rather th n the heritage of the City and presented a poem for consideration by the Council. In response to Mayor Hlava's question, he stated that he was protesting the sale of this property. Mayor Hlava noted a letter received from Mr. Kenneth B. Wilton, 20405 Cox Ave., Saratoga, noting his concern regarding ingress/egress at this site. c PETERSONfMOYLES MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:45 P.M. Passed 5-0. Councilmember Clevenger reviewed the history of the property and the compromise adopted by the Council for the Pavement Management Program. She stated that she would support the declaration of surplus site on this property. However, she noted that if the City does not receive appropriate and profitable proposals for the site, the Council would be justified in rejecting such proposals until such time as an acceptable proposal was received. The City Attorney noted that this proposal was for a sale or a lease of the property; the City would be equally acceptable to a long term lease of the property. Councilmember Moyles concurred with Councilmember Clevenger and noted that taxpayers wished assurance that all of the City's assets were being used to maintain the low tax rates. The property in question has no historical value. Mayor Hlava commended Staff for the proposal presented for consideration by the Council. HLAVA/MOYLES MOVED TO DECLARE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT COX AVE. AND SARATOGA-SUNNYVALE RD. AS SURPLUS, OVERRIDING ANY PROTEST.. Passed 5-0. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ~I. ~ Page 8 JANUARY 21, 1987 '. PUBLIC HEARINGS Continued HLAVA/MOYLES MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A PROPOSED REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR COUNCIL REVIEW AND APPROVAL AT ITS MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 1987. Passed 5-0. The Mayor recessed the Meeting from 8:53 - 9:06 P.M. B. Housing and Community Development Act and Community Development Block Grant Proposals Ms. Carolyn King, Administrative Assistant, called attention to the Staff Report presented to the Council. Councilmember Anderson asked that it be noted for the Public Record that of the · approximately $135,000 available, requests totaling $214,300 had been received. The Public Hearing was opened at 9:08 P.M. Ms. Marllyn Kanemura, Commission Chairman, Saratoga Community Librarv Safe Access Project, requested approval for the proposal submitted and noted the safety factors involved. Mayor Hlava received a phone call from Ms. Louise Cooper and letter from Mr. Warren Held, SaratOga HiStorical FOundation, accompanying their request for wheelchair access. Administrative Assistant King stated that the application for the Community Center - Senior Center Accessibility, was a request for restroom modifications and automatic-electronic doors. Ms. Peggy Corr, President, Saratoga Senior Center Program, clarified information on this request. The City Manager reviewed the proposal from Parks and Recreation Depa~unent for an Access Bridge at Wildwood Park and responded to questions from the Council. Ms. Peggy Corr, President, Saratoga Senior Center Pro_re'am, called attention to the two separate proposals being presented: Continued support of program for multi-service Senior Center, fifth year of operations. -: She noted the increase in funds requested, however, she assured the Council that this amount was a bare minimum request to meet the needs of a growing membership. Day Care for Elderly - Saratoga, the amount requested was about 25% of start-up costs. Live Oak Adult Day Care, letters of support received from Mrs. Robert E. Sayles, Ms. Janice Oringer, and Mr. Ray Byrne. Mrs. Sayles spoke in support of the program. Ms. Leta Ffiedlander, Executive Director, Ms. Lori Valko, Program Director, Live Oak Adult Day Care, noted that the program had expanded; 25% of program participants are Saratoga residents. In response to Councilmember Clevenger's question, Ms. Ffiedlander stated that the program had an unduplicated count of 50 individuals, of which 12 were currently from Saratoga. There was a range of program service use; some individuals use services on a hi-weekly basis, some on a daily basis. Ms. Lauren Grey, Transit Assist Manager, noted decreasing revenues; thus they are now requesting funds to continue the program at a status quo level. Mayor Hlava, a member of the Board, reviewed the role of the City of Los Gatos in this program and supported it. In response to the City Manager's comments, Ms. Grey stated that CDBG funds~'e to be used for operating costs. Administrative Assistant King confumed that other communities use CDBG funds for Transit Assist. Ms. Peggy Corr supported this program. Ms. Karen Lang, Executive Director, ~, reviewed services offered; 65% of students attend Saratoga High School, 10% are Saratoga residents who attend other high schools. Administrative Assistant King will conrum eligibility of this program. Mr. F. Paul Schutz, Executive Director, Social Advocates for Youth. stated they currently rent a house, with an option to buy. Residents of the program have used services on a county wide : basis due to neglect, abuse or abandonment by their families; the residence is their home until ~ they reach the age of 18; there are six boys in the program. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Page 9 JANUARY 21, 1987 PUBLIC HEARINGS Continued Councilmember Anderson commented that r6habilitation of the house would be appropriate for the landlord to complete. Mr. Schutz replied that the condition of the property was considered usable; however, the house was not necessarily comfortable nor pleasant. He reviewed conditions of grants already received from other cities for the purchase of facilities; she noted that the Saratoga Housing Area Rehabilitation Program (SHARP) would be a more appropriate resource. The City Attorney reviewed the adnfinislration of SHARP monies; Administrative Assistant King will review this possibility and report back to the Council. Group Picnic Area. E1 Onito Park. request was received from the Parks and Recreation Meeting during the past week. Further information unavailable. Councilmember Clevenger suggested that since the area was adjacent to the Cox Ave. Senior Center, this request may meet required quidelines. Mrs. Corr noted adjacent facilities: a senior center, nursery school and a school for handicapped children. Installation of assisted listenins svstem in Civic Theatre - ineligible for funding. Re-roofing of Historical Museum - ineligible for funding. Ms. Marianne Swan, Saratoga Communi_ty Gardens. stated that this proposal would benefit the City and the Gardens. Ms. John Christian, Representative of the Polaris District of the Santa Clara Co. Boy Scouts, reviewed the 12 operations of the Polaris District within the City of Saratoga. The boy scouts have a career awareness program already established in a number of schools. He requested $1000 to bring the program to Redwood School in 1987-88 and $3500 for funding the program in three primary schools; volunteer professionals provide career seminars. Ms. Rita Baum, Project Director, Long Term Care Ombudsman Pro_re'am. read a letter from the Executive Director and presented licensing citations given to one on the nursing home facilities in Saratoga. She reviewed program objectives and guidelines. The Public Heating was Continued to February 4, 1987. C. Amendment to the Zoning ordinance Sec. 15-90.060 (h) pertaining to uses in required yards of commerciai sites and Sec. 15-35.030 (a), (b) and (c), pertaining to covered parking for residential uses (AZO 86 007) (fast reading) The City Attomey reviewed the proposed Ordinance, noting two changes. The Public Heating was opened at 10:42 P.M. There were no speakers. PETERSON/MOYLES MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:43 P.M. Passed 5-0. MOYLES/HLAVA MOVED TO GRANT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Passed 5-0. CLEVENGER/ANDERSON MOVED TO INTRODUCE AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE SEC. 15-90.060(H) PERTAINING TO USES IN REQUIRED YARDS OF COMMERCIAL Sl'rt~S AND SEC. 15-35.030 (A), (B) AND (C), PERTAINING TO COVERED PARKING FOR RESIDENTIAL USES (AZO 86 007) (FIRST READING). Passed 5-0. Oral Communications from the Public and Commissions: Continued Ms. Barbara Simner, 12791 Idlewood Ln., Saratoga, noted her concern at receiving an advertisement on a speed reading class on official City stationery and commented that she viewed such use of City stationery as inappropriate. The City Manager noted that handling and mailing costs were not borne by the City; Recreation Department Staff are requesting the Council to allow this use of City stationery due to the fact that the class is offered only through cities (a city program offering); other cities allow promotion of these programs on city letterhead. Further consideration on Februm-3, 4, 1987. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Page JANUARY 21, 1987 9o CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: A. Support for Plan D Revisions to Route 87/85 Interchange Proposed by Supervisor Wilson Councilmember Anderson reported on the Guadalupe Corridor Joint Powers Board Meeting; she asked whether the City of Saratoga would take a position in support of mitigation. Consensus reached that the City would not intervene in this issue. B. Establishment of Sister City Relationship with Baden-Baden, West Germany Councilmember Clevenger asked the Council to explore the possibility of establishing a sister city relationship with Baden-Baden, West Germany. The City Manager will be in Europe this coming summer;, he will write a letter of introduction and visit this summer. C. Reports from Individual Councilmembers Councilmember Clevenger asked why trees have not been planted around the Library as yet. Com~cilmember Moyles reported on appoinwnents made by the Cable TV Commission. Councilmember Anderson reported that members of the Finance Committee have asked the Council to clarify 3. "The Committee shall meet as required to discuss matters of concern." - Mayor Hlava commented on the landscaping in the medians and noted that it was very well done. She reported on the West Valley Mayors and Managers Meeting. · The City Manager noted that copies of the Transportation 2000 Report had been received; the City has been asked to review the Report and forward comments by February 1987. Tentative plans call for discussion of this Report at the second study session in February, which will be an Adjourned Regular Meeting.. The meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 11:17 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Carol A. Probst-Caughey Recording Secretary