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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-1987 City Council Minutes MINUTES SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL TIME: June 3, 1987 PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA TYPE: Regular Meeting 1. ROLL CALL: Mayor Hlava, Councilmembers Clevenger, Anderson, Moyles, Peterson present at 7:07 P.M. 2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS: None 3. ROUTINE MATTERS A. Approval of Minutes of May 20, 1987. Mayor Hlava requested the following change on p. 3, fourth paragraph from the bottom, first sentence, "Mayor Hlava indicated that she had discussed her concerns with Councilmember Peterson earlier and concurred with him that the following wording would meet the intent of the Council, to read,...." MOYLES/PETERSON MOVED APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 20, 1987, AS AMENDED. Passed 5-0. B. Approval of Warrant List: MOYLES/PETERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE WARRANT LIST AS SUBMITTED. Passed 5-0. C. Report of City Clerk on Posting of Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on May 20, 1987. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. -Planning Commission Actions, May 27, 1987, - Noted and filed. B. Library Commission Actions, May 27, 1987, - Noted and fled. C. Final Building Site Approval, SDR 1537, Winn Road (1 lot) (C. Missakian, developer) D. Denial of Request for Traffic Control Device at Surrey Lane and Saraview Dr. E. Release of Landscape Bond, Tr. 6526 and 6528 (Parker Ranch) F. Acceptance and Acknowledgment of Donation to Hakone (Montessori Christian Schools) G. Approval of Reasonable and Necessary Expenses for Attendance by Council- members at Mayors and Councilmembers Executive Forum, Monterey, July 22-24, 1987 - Budgeted Conference. H. Extension ofTentative Site Approval for SDR 1290 (L.Hulse, Developer) PETERSON/MOYLES MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Passed 5-0. MEETING OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL Page 2 JUNE3,, 1987 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS AND THE PUBLIC: A. Oral Conmaunications from the Public and Commissions Mr. Neil Westreich noted previous eOrreSnnnch'nee and ~p,-~r~pee be~'ore the f?n,mcil on May 6, 1987. He stated that he felt the Council had turned his request into a political issue; ! · industrial accident CoVei'age Would become a bargaining chip Which employees must negotiate. He noted that the City has not had, nor currently had, a written policy covering industrial accidents. Heasked that the Council reconsider the decision previously made. · B . Written.Communications from the Public 1. EdwinRodriguez, resigning member of Saratoga. Finance Advisory Committee. Consensus reached to accept the resignation, authorize Staff to advertise the vacancy and to prepare a resolution commending Mr. Rodriguez for his service on the Committee. · . 2. Judy Magnuson, 20445 Montalvo Rd, requesting amendment to fencing ordinance Consensus reached to refer to Planning Commission; acknowledge letter and action taken. 6. OLD BUSINESS - A. Revised Draft of Conflict of Interest Policy (Continued from May 20, 1987) Councilmember Peterson stated that the language of the draft policy was acceptable to him. MOYLES/PETERSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE REVISED DRAFT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. Passed 5-0. Mayor Hlava requested that the approved policy be forwarded to the Planning Commission; Councilmember Peterson asked that the policy be presented to applicants to the Commission at the time of application. B.Ordinance 71.25 amending Article 7-20 of the City Code by adding Section 7-20.225 relating to animals and vehicles (Second reading and adoption). CLEVENGER/HLAVA MOVED ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 71.25 AMENDING ARTICLE 7-20 OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 7-20.225 RELATING TO ANIMALS AND VEHICLES. Passed 5-0. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Proposed Action Plan for Improving City Communications The City Manager reviewed the action plan, noting that funds had been budgeted for expenses incurred. Councilmember Anderson suggested that Cable TV be included in Details, 3. CLEVENGER/HLAVA MOVED ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTION PLAN FOR' · ~;. IMPROVING CITY COMMUNICATIONS AS AMENDED. Passed 5-0. B. Award of Contract for Concrete Repair, 1987-88 The City Manager recommended that the Council award this bid to the Hydro Tech Pipe Line, the low bidder of this project. HLAVA/PETERSON MOVED TO AWARD THE CONTRACT FOR CONCRETE REPAIR, 1987-88, TO THE LOW BIDDER, HYDRO TECH PIPE LINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,550.00 Passed 5-0. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Page JUNE 5, 1987 NEW BUSINESS Continued C. City Position on Cemetery District Annexation Application The City Manager reviewed the Report to the Mayor and City Council, May 29, 1987, and · answered questions addres se~ by tb~ C~,mcU .......... CLEVENGER/HLAVA MOVED TO. DIRECT. STAFF TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE LOCAL, AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO). THAT THE CiTY OF SARAI'OGA SUPPORTS THE ANNEXATION AND THE CONTINUATION OF THE DISTRICT AS A SEPARATE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY. Passed 5:0. The Mayor moved to Item 9 of the Agenda. 9. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS A. Report from Individual Councilmembers Councilmember Clevenger reported on Sanitation District 4. She reported on the recent HCD Meeting. Councilmember Anderson reported on the County Transportation Commission Meeting and called attention to a letter from Cal Trans regarding the Route 85 median. Mayor H]ava suggested a response to the Traffic Authority, reiterating the position of Saratoga with regard to the Route 85 median; Councilmember Anderson added that depression of the freeway would be jeopardized by the cost of a retaining wall to accommodate a 69 ft. median. Councilmember Moyles noted the environmental problems of such a change and stated that until a formal motion on the proposed action was made, a letter at this time would needlessly reopen negotiations; Councilmember Petenon concurred. Councilmember Clevenger questioned the expense of a 46 ft. median, when in fact, the median could not accommodate a light rail system and asked that this information be included in any letter sent. Councilmember Anderson noted the difficulties of installation of the light rail in the Guada 1 upe corddon Councilmember Moyles dissented from comments made and suggested further consideration of the matter before sending a letter. Mayor Hlava noted that the Council would never agree to a 69 ft. median; Councilmember Clevenger suggested reference to potential costs be included in the letter. Councilmember Peterson stated that he would support a letter reiterating the position of the City. Consensus reached that Mayor Hlava write to the Traffic Authority reiterating the position of the City; Councilmember Moyles dissenting. Flag raising ceremony on June 15, 1987, the City Manager will represent the City. Mayor Hlava reported on a recent official visit to Sacramento. She reported on a discussion regarding the position of San Jose with regard to landfills; Councilmember Moyles suggested the City provide leadership through the West Valley Mayors and Managers Association. The Mayor proceeded to Public Hearings. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. City Budget for 1987-88 and 1988-89 The City Manager reviewed the two year budget proposal and presented copies of summ~y pages of the budget. The Public Heating was opened at 8:07 P.M. MEETING OF TEIE CITY COUNCIL Page 4 JUNE3, 1987 PUBLIC HEARINGS Continued Mr. Paul Bowlin presented a statement from the Board of Directors, Good Government Group, commending the Council and the City Manager for the courage and effort to plan budgets in two year cycles. T~:e Board commended the following aspects of the budget: · -, I~4~i~.ten~p. ce o~.a posltio,,~s a roinjmum sewice tit,, Detailed expenditures listed on a hne item basis "- ;Current levels 0fadtivitywere being maintained . : ' · ~ . P61icy of aSix'momh operating surplus '- .... · · - ,: Requested information On the HCDA' administrative.poSition He summarized that through efforts of the Council, the City Manager and Staff, Saratoga remained a very desirable place to live. , PETERSON/HLAVA MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:13 P.M. Passed 5-0. Councilmember Peterson questioned the minimal 4% inflationary increase; the City Manager noted that expenditures inctwred did not automatically increase with inflation. He suggested the Council hold amajor mid-course review of the budget to make any necessary changes. Councilmember Peterson questioned code enforcement of second units; Councilmember Moyles.concurred ~md noted that his understanding was~that-violators of the Ordinance would not be sought out. Councilmember Clevengef noted the phrase "per the direction of the City Manager,": she supported this item as stated. Councilmember Peterson asked that Parking District 3 be placed on the CounCil agenda. Councilmember Moyles complimented the City Manager and Staff on the budget presented noting the fiscal policies, ability to track monies and the proposed improvements to the appearance of the community as cited in the Capital Improvements and Saratoga Village Plan; he added that the objecfves of the Council were being met. PETERSON/MOYLES MOVED ADOPTION OF THE 1987-88 AND 1988-89 BUDGET. Passed 5-0. B. Consideration of Planning Commission Recommendation for Alternative Uses for School Sites Planning Director Hsia presented the Report to the Mayor and City Council of May 5, 1987. The Public Hearing was opened at 8:27 P.M. Ms. Nancy Arias, Canyon View Dr., Saratoga, asked that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted; she was not favorable to any use of Saratoga High School that would intensify traffic at this site. PETERSON/MOYLES MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:30 P.M. Passed 5-0.' CLEVENGER/ANDERSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Passed 5-0. AD RN E T- TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS REGARDING NEIL WESTREICH AT 8:33 P.M.