HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-21-1992 City Council Minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
TIME: Tuesday, January 21, 1992 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Senior Day Care Room, Community Center, 19655 Allendale Ave.
TYPE: Adjourned Regular Meeting
1. Roll Call
Councilmembers Anderson, Clevenger, and Mayor Kohler were present;
Councilmembers Monia and Stutzman were absent.
2. Report of city Clerk on Posting of Agenda
The City Clerk announced that pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the
agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 17. The notice
of adjournment from the January 15 Council meeting was properly posted
on January 16.
3. Presentation by Supervisor Dianne McKenna on children,s Shelter
Financing
Supervisor McKenna made a videotape presentation on the proposed new
County children's shelter. There was consensus that when the City
considers HCD grants on February 5, 1992, $30,000 will be devoted to
assist the construction of the shelter, which represents 1.5% of the
$2 million needed from public agencies, a percentage equal to the
percentage of Saratoga children and percentage using the shelter.
4. Joint Meeting with Library Commission
A. community Library Expansion
Library Commissioners Brenner, Krezek, Martini, Newby, Peacock, Towse
and Watkins were present. Library Staff Members Fuller, Barnes and Yee
were present.
Commission Chairman Newby made a presentation on the proposed expansion
of the Library.
CLEVENGER/ANDERSON MOVED TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO CONTINUE
INVESTIGATION OF THE EXPANSION; THE COUNCIL IS TO CONSIDER SELECTION
OF A COUNCILMEMBER AT THE FEBRUARY 5, 1992, MEETING AND A PUBLIC MEMBER
AFTER A RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Passed 3-0.
Mayor Kohler called a recess at 8:30 p.m.; he reconvened the meeting
at 9:00 p.m.
5. Topics suggested by E. T. Barco
A. Light Pollution Ordinance
Col. Barco stated that there was a need to bring this forward and get
a meaningful ordinance on the books.
B. Public Nuisance Ordinance
col. Barco stated that a "catchall ordinance" was needed which covers
problems not handled by existing regulations.
C. Staff
Col. Barco stated that Community Services Officers were not concerned
about doing their job and made excuses. He felt it was necessary to
threaten them to get action and that they treat public with disdain.
He believed there was a need to train all people to treat the public
with courtesy.
D. Need for City Ombudsman or Ombudswoman or both
City Council Minutes 2 January 21, 1992
C~i. Barco stated that people need someone to go to to intercede,
rapresent and help out when they are getting a runaround, don~t know
where or who to go to, or need someone to speak for them.
There was consensus to ask staff to research ombudsman, limits on
animals, and disturbing the peace.
6. Designation of a Local Enforcement Agency and Enforcement Fee.
CLEVENGER/ANDERSON MOVED TO DESIGNATE THE COUNTY AS THE LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY PURSUANT TO THE INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT OF
1989. Passed 3-0.
7. Vines on Freeway Landscape
The Council favors use of vines at this point.
8. Closed Session on Personnel Matters - Management Employee
Compensation and Selection of Planning Director
The Council reviewed revised benefits proposal from management employee
group, continued discussion to February 5, 1992, when a full Council
will be present. Authorized the City Manager to make an offer to
Planning Director candidate as outlined in his confidential memorandum
of January 17. Approval of relocation allowance to be placed on
February 5, 1992, Council agenda.
S. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
~arry R. ac
City Clerk