HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-1990 City Council Minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
TIME: Tuesday, September 11, 1990 - 6:30 p.m.
PLACE: Comm. Center Arts & Crafts Room, 19655 Allendale Ave.
TYPE: ~Adjourned Regular Meeting
A. Roll Call
Councilmembers Anderson, Clevenger, Kohler, Monia and Mayor Stutzman
were present.
B. Interviews with Additional Open Space Task Force
Applicants
The Council interviewed Pamela Lavin, Sara Stephenson, Ann Waltonsmith,
Sally McElravy, and Jan Garrod.
Oral Communications:
Richard 0liver, Dividend Development Co., requested direction from the
City Council regarding the future of the senior citizen portion of the
Paul Masson site if it is decided to have a senior facility at Odd
Fellows. Staff is to prepare a report on the site, the approved plan,
and the conceptual plan for the senior facility for Council review at
the October 3 Council meeting.
C. Memorandum from Parks and Recreation Commission and Heritage
Preservation commission - Continued from 9/5.
CLEVENGER/MONIA MOVED TO INDICATE GENERAL AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
FURTHER STUDY AS PART OF THE CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN. Passed 5-0.
D. Memorandum of Understanding with Caltrans for Maintenance of
State Right of Way and letter from Saratoga Park Homeowners
Association - Continued from 9/5.
CLEVENGER/ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT PROPOSED
BY STAFF. Passed 5-0.
CLEVENGER/ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.
Passed 5-0.
CLEVENGER/ANDERSON MOVED TO UPHOLD POSITION OF NOT FUNDING ADDITIONAL
COMI~UNITY WALLS. Passed 4-1 (Kohler opposed).
Youth Commission Interviews:
The interviews were rescheduled from September 22 to September 29 at
8:00 a.m. Mayor Stutzman proceeded to Item H. on the agenda.
H. JOint Meeting with Hakone Foundation
Don Miller, Board chair, made a presentation on the history of the
Board and the Foundation and presented a video on the progress of the
construction of the Cultural 'Exchange Building. Chair Miller
recommended Council approval for five new members of the Board:
Charles Escort, Jean Kvamme, Frances Clark Miller, Fred Petersen, and
Yuko Yawata.
CLEVENGER/ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE APPOINTMENTS AS RECO~ENDED.
Passed 5-0.
MONIA/CLEVENGER MOVED TO AGREE TO CONTINUE GARDEN REVENUE FOR FUNDING
OF THE FOUNDATION THROUGH JUNE 30, 1991. Passed 5-0.
Councilmember Monia suggested looking into use of a coin-operated
dispenser for garden brochures. Councilmember Anderson requested
status of current approach to the Valley Foundation, and Chair Miller
indicated status to date.
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Don Miller mentioned the work of volunteers Bruce Parkinson, Dodie
Walker, and Earl Harris, who help keep the garden maintained.
The C6uncil recessed from 8:40 to 8:50 p.m. Mayor Stutzman then
returned to Item E. on the agenda.
E. Analysis of SB Z011 - Continued from 9/5.
ANDERSON/MONIA MOVED TO OPPOSE SB 2011. Passed 5-0.
F. Delegation of Claims Authority - Continued from 9/5.
CLEVENGER/MONIA MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2376.1 AMENDING THE LIMIT
CLAIMS RESOLUTION AUTHORITY OF THE CITY MANAGER FROM $2,500 TO $10,000.
Passed 5-0.
e. Report from Plannlng Director outlining work program for
studying rev~slons to house size limits and design review
regulations
MONIA/KOHLER MOVED Tb DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A MORATORIUM
ORDINANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF DEVELOPMENT:
1. All desfgn review applications where the total allowable
floor area ratio exceeds 75% of that allowed by the
existing zoning district standards;
2. All proposed second story additions that require Planning
Commission review;'
3. All proposed new residences which require Planning
CommissiOn review;
4. All parc'eling or subdivisions of lands in the NHR, HC-RD
and A zone districts;
TO BE PRESENTED AT THE SEPTEMBER 19, 1990, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
After discussion, Councilmembers Monia and Kohler moved to close debate
and call for the question. Passed 3-2 (Anderson, Clevenger opposed).
The principal motion then passed 3-2 (Anderson, Clevenger opposed).
There was consensus to work on R-1 districts and second story additions
as a top priority.
Gene O'Rorke presented a memorandum regarding the recent standards for
second story additioDs proposed by the Planning Conunission. He urged
the Council to concur with the standards proposed by the Commission.
Since Item H. had already been completed, Mayor Stutzman proceeded to
Item I. on the agenda.
I. Capital Improvements Plan, 1990-96
City Engineer Perlin presented the draft plan and reviewed it in
general terms. The Council briefly discussed specific matters,
including the desirability of the Southwest/Northeast Road in the
northwest hillsides;i dealing with Civic Center expansion; need for
Kirkmont signal; Ke~in Moran Park improvements versus neighborhood
desire for no major improvements. The discussion was continued to the
regular meeting of September 19.
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J. Closed Session on pending litigation concerning illegal grading,
clearing and :tree removal on Cocciardi/Chadwick development,
Tr. 7770.
The City Manager and City Attorney reported on status of negotiations
with Mr. Cocciardi et al. No action was taken by the City Council.
Appointments to OpeniSpace Task Force:
City Council Minutes 3 September 11, 1990
The Council announced the appointments of Betty Hodges, Ann
Waltonsmith, Sally McElravey, Jan Garrod and Stan Bogosian. There was
consensus to appoint Mayor Stutzman as Council representative and
Councilmember Clevenger as his alternate.
K. 'Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Harry R.
city Clerk