HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-1992 City Council Minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
TIME: Tuesday, December 8, 1992 - 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall Emergency Meeting Room, 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
TYPE: Adjourned Regular Meeting/Joint Meetings with Planning
Commission and Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council
1. Roll Call
Councilmembers Burger, Kohler, Monia, Tucker and Mayor Anderson were
present.
Planning Commissioners Bogosian, Caldwell, Favero, Forbes, Moran and
Murakami were present.
Staff Members present: City Manager Peacock, City Attorney Riback,
Planning Director Curtis, Planner Walgren, Planner White.
2. Report of City Clerk on Posting of Agenda
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was
properly posted on December 4. The notice of adjournment from the
December 2 Council meeting was properly posted on December 3.
3. Posting of Saratoga Creek
A. City Manager reported on the progress of posting of the
creek.
B. Mayor Anderson reported on contact with Regional Water
Quality Control Board staff regarding standards for coliformlevels and
fecal coliform. She reported that they do not become concerned unless
total coliform is 10,000 or greater or if fecal coliform levels exceed
200 log mean or 400 90th percentile. Referred Mayor to Health
Department for standards for posting. Kurt Fisher of County Health
Department says there is no standard for creeks, but lakes and swimming
pools and Santa Cruz County is 400 fecal coliform. Waste Board will
ask that restaurants clean up their act and City Engineer will require
installation of larger grease traps. Water Board will also suggest
flushing out storm drains.
Commissioner Bogosian related that there remains a sewer smell in the
area from Hobee's up to Le Mouton Noir. The sewer lines may be
inadequate and need to be checked for both size and location.
Mr. Whetstone stated that under Title 22, Section 65531, total
coliform limit is 2.2 for swimming pools.
Chief Kraule has concerns about posting unless levels are high and the
Health Department recommends against posting because people will start
to ignore signs posted, according to Mayor Anderson.
Councilmember Monia stated that since samples were taken on November
5, 1992, and discharge from 4th Street bridge did not occur until three
weeks later, we cannot assume that the coliform levels are safe.
Another item that needs to be cleared up with the lab is when the
coliform test was done, as it was not stated on the data sheets. We
need to find out.
It was generally agreed to have the staff continue with the program to
test the creek and bring back a further work plan, if possible on
December 16.
JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION
4. Formal Review of City Projects - What are the Pros and Cons of
setting up a formallzed process.
There was agreement in concept that if a formal review is outlined in
the Capital Improvement Program and approved by the City Council, that
will serve the public interest.
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5.Paul Masson Specific Plan Work Program
The Planning Director presented the outline and time line for
preparation of the specific plan. After much discussion, the staff was
instructed to proceed.
6.Status of Paul Masson Site - Proceeding as scheduled.
7. Commercial Zoning and Uses - Continued until next joint meeting.
JOINT MEETING WITH 8ASCC
8. Long Range Plans for Senior Center
Paul Bowlin reviewed the history of the development of the current
centers. Membership in SASCC now totals 985 members. Dues are $9 per
person and $12 per family, due to go up to $15 in January 1993. One
in four residents of Saratoga is now over 55. About 60% are moderate
or low income. SASCC is cost effective when compared to City-run
programs in other cities. More than 12,000 hours of volunteer time put
in. Pursuing formation of an auxiliary organization to support SASCC
programs.
Olga MacFarlane went over an outline handed out to the City Council of
the Senior Center operations. Discussed efforts to reach out to the
Asian community and difficulties in being successful because of
cultural differences and needs being met by Asian-sponsored agencies.
Provided 1450 flu shots, which is a good fund raiser because all the
medical assistance is provided by health care volunteers.
Rita Pennington went over an outline handed out to the City Council of
the Senior Day Care Center operations. Plan to open a fifth day in
January 1994. City should approach Campbell for support in exchange
for housing funds provided by Saratoga. Staff is to prepare a letter
for the Mayor to sign.
Lane Tronson briefed the City Council on the financial status of the
Senior Center and Day Care Center. Some funding agencies require six
months reserve. SASCC does not have cash but uses endowment fund for
that purpose. Next year's costs are projected to go up 4% based on a
3.4%'Cost of Living Index for fiscal 1993-94. Projected budget for
SASCC is $93,626 and for Daycare, $116,238. The Endowment Fund is now
being professionally managed (Harris, Portall). Income from the fund
is used for special programs, six month reserve and increasing the size
of the endowment.
Mr. Monia suggests not expanding in program when income reductions may
be occurring as has happened to the City. Maybe keeping 1992-93 budget
levels for 1993-94 would be more prudent. Risk in investments must be
considered as a special case by government and non-profit agencies to
preserve capital.
Mrs. Burger stated one of the lights of her life since being on the
Council has been working with the senior organizations which do such
a remarkable job.
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
jar~ R. Peacock
City Manager