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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
TIME: Wednesday, January 20, 1993 - 7:30 p.m.
PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
TYPE: Regular Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Anderson said the Pledge of Allegiance in memory of Martin Luther
King
1. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Burger, Kohler, Monia, Tucker, Mayor Anderson
Staff Present: City Manager Peacock, City Attorney Riback, City
Engineer Perlin
2. CEREMONIAL ITEM8 - None.
3. ROUTINE MATTERS
A. Approval of Minutes - 1/6; 1/12
Minutes 1/6:
Councilmember Tucker made the following change: Page 7, last motion,
she opposed the motion.
Councilmember Monia made the following change: Page 10, 10th
paragraph, regarding Mr. Peacock*s comments, remove the word
"District's".
MONIA/KOHLER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 1/6, AS AMENDED. PASSED
5-0°
Minutes 1/12:
Councilmember Monia requested the following sentence be added to the
minutes under #8. *'He suggested that the two parks which are in the
process of construction be completed.'*
Mayor Anderson noted that she spoke with Keith Whitman, Non-Point
Source Pollution Program, and Ron Esau from the Water District and it
is typical for the Water District to do a creek clean-up program in
conjunction with the City.
MONIA/BURGER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 1/12, AS AMENDED. PASSED
5-0.
B. Approval of Warrant List
BURGER/MONIA MOVED TO APPROVE THE WARRANT LIST. 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 January 15.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Planning Commission Actions, 1/13 - Noted and filed.
B. Public Safety Commission Minutes, 1/11 - Noted and filed.
C. Library Commission Minutes, 12/9 - Noted and filed.
D. Heritage Preservation Commission Minutes, 12/8 - Noted and
filed.
E. Youth Commission Minutes, 11/16; 12/14 - Noted and filed.
F. Youth Commission Attendance Record
City Council Minutes 2 January 20, 1993
G. City Financial Reports for December:
1) Treasurer's Report
2) Investment Report
3) Financial Report
4) Quarterly Quarry Creek Trust Report
H. Quarterly Report from City Engineer on Departmental
Operations
I. Eakone Foundation Fund Raising Report - 11/01/91 to 1/5/93
J. Ordinance 71-118 regulating recyclers by adding Article 4-
55 to the City Code (second reading and adoption)
Councilmember Monia requested the removal of item 4K from the consent
calendar.
MONIA/BURGER MOVED TO APPROVE A-J OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR. PASSED 5-
e
K. Resolution establishing minimum qualifications for
Commissioners and Board Members
Councilmember Monia stated being a registered vote~ should not be a
requirement for sitting on a commission.
Councilmember Tucker stated they must be a citizen and over'the age of
18.
City Attorney Riback stated the resolution is written to cover both
citizenship and age limit.
Councilmember Monia stated there are people who are active in the
Community who are not registered voters.
Mayor Anderson stated a resident of the City and over the age of 18
should be the only requirements.
Mr. Peacock noted the resolution can be changed to reflect an applicant
must be a resident of the City and shall have reached the age of 18
upon appointment.
MONIA/BURGER MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 93-004 ESTABLISHING MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS FOR COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS WITH THE CHANGES
OUTLINED BY THE CITY MANAGER ABOVE. PASSED 5-0.
5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS AND THE PUBLIC
A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dr. F.L. Stutzman, 15195 Park Dr., commented on Ms. Dora Grens'
comments at the January 6, 1992 meeting regarding Councilmembers'
philosophies. He voiced his objection. to the comments made by
Councilmember Burger at this meeting.
Mr. Jeff Schwartz, San Marcos Road, expressed concern about being
unable to get answers to his questions raised at oral communications.
He addressed the failure of the communication system during the last
fire in Saratoga and the City Manager's comments regarding this matter.
He noted he has appeared before the Council several times regarding
this matter and has never received an answer.
Councilmember Kohler stated that Mr. Schwartz needs to be more specific
with his questions and suggested it be given in written form. He
stated the Council can then deal with the issue more adequately.
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Mayor Anderson stated Mr. Peacock responded to Mr. Schwartz'squestions
orally without having time to research the matter. She noted this
resulted in an inaccurate answer which was corrected subsequently.
Questions in written form can be dealt with more accurately.
B. WRITTEN COIOIUNICATIONS
1) Recommendations from Public Safety Commission
concerning l) Paseo Presada driveway at 10005 Cox Ave.
and 2) Argonaut Shopping Center exit onto Saratoga-
Sunnyale Road
Staff recommends~that the City Council approve the recommendations.
City Engineer Perlin presented the staff report~ He noted this matter
was referred to the Public Safety Commission as a result of discussion
at a previous Council meeting. He noted the Public Safety Commission
took public testimony and made the following recommendations to the
City Council:
1. Expedite the installation of the traffic signal at Quito, cox
and Baylor;
2. Maintain two exits from the property at 18805 Cox Ave.;
3. Off-street parking developed for E1 Quito Park;
4. Ask the Sheriff's Department to increase enforcement at the stop
sign on Cox and Paseo Presada.
City Engineer Perlin stated the Public Safety Commission feels it would
be a good idea to remove the concrete median on Paseo Presada. He
noted the median is not effective'and causes more problems. He stated
the Commission was unanimous in this decision and he concurs.
Regarding the 1st recommendation, Mr. Perlin stated the Public Safety
Commission is recommending that this be given priority in the City's
upcoming Capital Improvement Plan, as the neighbors in the area have
expressed concern.
In response to Councilmember Kohler's question, regarding the removal
of the concrete median, Mr. Perlin stated the Homeowners Associations
in the area were notified. He noted Ms. Cathy McGoldrick did attend
the Public Safety Commission meetings regarding this matter.
Mayor Anderson expressed concern about the traffic study for the
freeway done a few years ago, which is unsatisfactory. She noted there
was a clause in the agreement, that if the traffic increased in areas,
other than those identified, as a result of the freeway, the Traffic
Authority would consider further mitigation.
City Engineer Perlin stated the Traffic Authority re-analyzed traffic
impacts as the result of deleting the proposed interchanges at Quito
and Prospect Roads. They determined that at the intersection of Quito
and Cox there would be a slight decrease in the level of service. As
a result of this, the Traffic Authority indicated that they would be
willing to participate in some form of mitigation for this
intersection, but not a traffic signal. He noted they will develop the
design for the traffic signal, but would not pay for this.
Mayor Anderson stated she is not willing to make a decision based on
a traffic study that was done in advance of the freeway opening.
Mr. Peacock noted he will have to research the traffic study files.
He stated given the City's financial situation, it would be a mistake
to indicate that the City can expedite this matter at this time without
identification of an adequate funding source.
Councilmember Burger stated she is not prepared to approve any of the
recommendations at this time. She feels more information is needed.
She also noted that it is not a policy of the City to put parking
· spaces on park property. She stated she would like a revised traffic
study and more research.
Councilmember Kohler stated he is not willing to approve any of the
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recommendations until the neighbors give some input. He stated
neighbors should be notified as to what the status is.
Councilmember Monia stated if this is not an emergency this should be
discussed with the commission involved.
BURGER/MONIA MOVED TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING
PASEO PRESADA AND DIRECT STAFF TO FURTHER STUDY THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT
COX. PASSED 5-0.
Regarding the Argonaut Shopping Center, Mr. Per!in stated it was a 6-
1 vote at the Public Safety Commission meeting to not prohibit the left
hand turn.
KOHLER/BURGER MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMISSION. PASSED 5-0.
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Appeal of administrative decision made by the Planning
Department concerning color of water tank at 21333
Lumbertown Lane (Appellant, J. and N. Wall) (appeal
withdrawn at request of appellant)
D. Ordinance amending procedures for Extensions of Time for
Design Review Approvals (first reading and introduction)
(continued from 1/6}
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce the ordinance, as
amended, by title only, waiving further reading.
City Manager Peacock outlined the changes in the Ordinance.
MONIA/TUCRER MOVED TO INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, BY TITLE
ONLY, WAIVING FURTHER READING. PASSED 5-0.
E. Response to Oral Communication made by Tom Reddick at 1/6
Meeting concerning Clogged Storm Drain
City Manager Peacock presented a copy of Maintenance Director
Trinidad's to Mr. Reddick. He stated this drainage problem along with
several others have been identified and will be addressed in the next
fiscal year. Mr. Peacock explained the process the City has to go
through to make the repairs.
It was a consensus of the Council to accept the City Manager's report.
Mayor Anderson moved to the public hearings at this time.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:30 p.m.
A. 1) Ordinance amending the City Code to require Class A
roofs in designated hazardous fire areas for certain types
of construction (first reading and introduction); 2)
ReSolution amending Hazardous Fire Area Map
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce the ordinance and
adopt the resolution, as recommended in the report from the Assistant
to the City Manager re Status of Implementation of Recommendations from
Hillside Fire Safety Committee.
Mayor Anderson read from an ABAG magazine regarding law suits holding
the Cities of Berkeley and Oakland liable for the Oakland fire due to
bad design of city streets, inadequate emergency preparedness and
negligent enforcement of weed abatement ordinances.
Mr. Oncay, Building Codes Administrator, presented the staff report
dated January 15, 1993. He reviewed the expansion of the hazardous
fire area and the roofing ordinance modification, as outlined in the
staff report. He stated there was a lot of input that went into the
recommendations.
City Council Minutes 5 Januar~ 20# 1993
In response to Mayor Anderson's question, Mr. Oncay stated noticing was
done regarding this matter. He noted the hazardous fire area
recommendations have been made and are reflected on a map in the staff
report.
In response to Councilmember Kohler's question, Mr. Oncay stated the
Fire Chief has the authority to expand the hazardous fire area anytime
he may deem necessary. Mr. Oncay addressed the fire safe roofing and
noted it is the recommendation of the Public Safety Commission, the
Fire Chief and the Hillside Fire Safety Committee to require class A
roofing.
The public hearing was opened at 8:43 p.m.
The public hearing was closed at 8:44 p.m.
Councilmember Tucker stated the people who will be affected by this
change should be notified in advance of applying for building permits.
Mr. Oncay stated staff has identified all parcels of land in the
existing and expanded fire area and will be mailing out information.
This will include documentation advising them that they are in the fire
area and what this requires. He noted the Fire District will do the
mailing.
Councilmember Monia spoke in fav6r of the motion.
Councilmember Burger stated she would like to see all of Saratoga
designated for Class A roofing.
Councilmember Kohler stated the City should address areas in the hills
which are most vulnerable to fires.
In response to Councilmember BUrger's comments regarding class A
roofing for all of Saratoga, Mr. Oncay stated State law will require
Class C roofing throughout California starting in 1995.
Mayor Anderson stated there are two major elements involved in
protecting homes against fire. Those being roofing material and weed
abatement. She requested that the Fire Chief respond to how the Fire
Department will control weed abatement.
Mr. Ernie Kraule, Saratoga Fire District Chief, stated the Fire
Districts are working with the County Fire Chiefs Association. He
noted an informational bulletin will be sent to the people living in
the fire hazardous areas throughout the County. He stated the first
focus is to educate the people and also to remove brush. He stated
they will work with Green Valley to supply dumpsters so people can put
their brush into it.
Councilmember Monia suggested using a chipper or shredder for the
brush.
Mr. Sporleder, Central Fire District Chief, stated before clearing
brush frompeople's property they must go through a public hearing.
Mayor Anderson stated the City needs tO cooperate with the Fire
District to address the brush and adequate.landscaping. She stated the
City wants to eliminate any dead vegetation.
Mr. Sporleder stated they are committed to clearing the brush and will
be looking to the City for their support.
TUCKER/MONIA MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 93-005 AMENDING THE HAZARDOUS
FIRE AREA HAP. PASSED 5-0.
TUCKER/MONIA MOVED TO INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE, BY TITLE ONLY, WAIVING
FURTHER READING. PASSED 5-0.
B. ReView performance of the City's Pavement Management
City Council Minutes S January 20, 1993
Program for 1992-93, proposals for the 1993-94 work program
and adequacy of funding to carr~ out the Program
City Manager Peacock presented the staff report dated January15, 1993.
He stated the exhibits detail the costs of the work done and the work.
required. He stated staff recommends approval of the revised report
as the basis for the 1993-94 fiscal year program. Also to continue the
Utility Users Tax rate at 3.5% for fiscal 1993-94 to assist in the
funding of the program. Mr. Peacock reviewed the findings and
conclusion, as outlined in the report.
The public hearing was opened at 9:02 p.m.
The public hearing was closed at 9:02 p.m.
BURGER/MONIA MOVED TO APPROVE THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENTPROGRAMFOR 1992-
93, PROPOSALS FOR THE 1993-94 WORK PROGRAM. PASSED 3-2 (Kohler, Monia
No)
Councilmember Kohler stated the utility tax should go out to the voters
and this is the reason he opposes the above motion.
6. B. Recommendation from Public Safety Commission to 1) Adopt
a Bicycle Lane Network and 2) Establish a Bicycle Advisory
Committee
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the recommendations and
direct staff to implement.
Mr. Kenneth Johnson, Public Safety Commissioner, stated this issue grew
out of a joint meeting with the City Council. He noted after
researching this matter the Public Safety Commission came up with the
recommendations, as outlined in the staff report. He stated the
Bicycle Advisory Committee is the key element for obtaining funds that
are available through Prop. 116 as well as other State and County
funding. In response to Mayor Anderson's question, regarding this
Committee, Mr. Johnson stated a member of the Public Safety Commission
would chair the Committee and the other three members would be selected
from the public.
Councilmember Monia suggested contacting the bicycle shops within the
City.
Mr. Johnson noted he did involved two bicyclists in the discussions.
Councilmember Kohler questioned the costs of the bicycle plan and the
funding they may receive from the State.
Mr. Johnson was unable to answer this question at this time. He noted
there was $20 million available in 1990 for the entire State.
Mr. Peacock stated a portion of the TDA fund was originally set up to
deal with bicycle path funding. He stated these funds are competitive
and the City must have revised plan and a Bicycle Advisory Committee
in order to have eligibility to receive the new funds. He stated his
concern with regulating parking is that, regardless of how parking is
regulated, there is an inherent incompatibility between allowing
someone to park their car in a bike lane regardless of the time of day.
He stated if the bicyclist has the expectation that this is a bicycle
lane, cars should not be parked in it. He stated in places where it
is difficult to restrict parking, the Council may waht to consider bike
routes.
In response to Councilmember Kohler's question, Mr. Peacock stated they
should coordinate the bike routes with the surrounding cities and this
should be part of any plan.
Councilmember Tucker suggested setting a policy to require off-street
bike paths whenver possible, she referred to KeNin Ranch as a recent
example. She expressed concern about safety to bicyclists. She noted
the City will run into problems if they prohibit people from parking
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in front of their homes. She spoke in favor of the Public Safety
Commission forming the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Burger concurred with Councilmember Tucker regarding the
Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Mr. Peacock reiterated Councilmember Burger's comments, noting it is
her view that the City Council should make the basic policy decision,
that wherever parking is permitted on the street, there will not be
bicycle lanes and the Public Safety Commission/Bicycle Advisory
Committee should make specific recommendations as to where this should
occur.
Councilmember Monia stated the Bicycle Advisory Committee should not
be restricted to existing Commission members.
Mayor Anderson suggested a Planning Commissioner sit on the Committee.
Councilmember Monia stated having the bicycle lanes safer for school
children should be a priority. He feels the Public Safety Commission
are on the right track and commended the Commissioners for the work
they have done. Mr. Monia concurred with Councilmember Tucker
regarding off-street bicycle paths.
TUCKER/BURGER MOVED TOAD OpT POLICIES INDICATING WHEREVER POSSIBLE THE
NETWORK WILL CONSIST OF OFF-ROAD BICYCLE PATHS, WHEN NOT POSSIBLE, IF
NO PROBLEM WITH ON-STREET PARKING, THERE WILL BE BICYCLE LANES. IF A
PROBLEM WITH ON-STREET PARKING EXISTS THERE WILL BE BICYCLE ROUTES.
PASSED 5-0.
In response to Mayor Anderson's question, Mr. Johnson stated the Public
Safety Commission will chair the Bicycle Advisory Committee. He feels
there are people in the Community very interested in biking and may be
interested in this Committee.
Mr. Peacock suggested two members of the Public Safety Commission, one
Planning Commissioner and one Parks and Recreation Commissioner to form
the Bicycle Advisory Committee, to be on call. He feels this will not
be a burdensome committee. He concurred with Councilmember Monia
regarding contacting the bicycle shops within the City.
City Engineer Perlin stated this Committee will meet on an as needed
basis. He stated there are different types of bicyclists within the
Community and feels they will have volunteers willing to serve on this
committee.
Mayor Anderson stated there needs to be some expertise on safety and
planning on this committee and there should be reports back to the
Commissions.
City Manager Peacock stated if the City has a strong plan and it is in
the circulation element, the technical side will be handled from the
different needs of the constituents. He feels it is important to
involve the Community and the other Commissions.
BURGER/KOHLER MOVED TO ESTABLISH A BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO
CONSIST OF ONE PLANNING COMMISSIONER, ONE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSIONER, ONE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER, WHO WILL ACT AS CHAIR,
ANDTWORESIDENTS AT LARGE, TO BE APPOINTED BY THE THREE COMMISSIONERS.
THE CITY ENGINEER SHOULD ACT AS THE STAFF LIAISON. PASSED 5-0.
6. C. Report from Heritage Preservation Commission on Proposed
Heritage Preservation Incentive Program approved in concept
on 12/18/91
Staff recommends that the City Council refer to the Planning Commission
for comment and return in 40 days.
City Manager stated in looking at the work program for the Commission,
he suggests that this be returned in April.
City Council Minutes 8 Januar~ 20, 1993
Planner White presented the staff report dated January 20, 1993. He
stated the program consists of two parts. The first part being a
reduction in fee waiver section relating to inventory, resources and
designated resources. The second portion relates to establishing an
additional finding which would eliminate the necessity for a variance.~
Councilmember Tucker suggested that this go back to staff and the
Planning commission as she has difficulty reducing fees given the
current state of the State's budget and the ramifications this will
have on the City. She would like the Planning Commission and staff to
explore different options.
Councilmember Burger concurred with Councilmember TUcker. She-
suggested reduced Planning Commission jurisdiction over design review
when considering designated historical structures.
Mayor Anderson stated the fees are a minor part of the cost and time
is more costly to people. She suggested a reduction in fees provided
certain criteria were met that would enable the process to go through
quickly, saving staff and Commission time.
Councilmember Kohler stated that the criteria for designated historic
landmarks are well established. He stated this is a critical part of
the process.
In response to Councilmember Tucker's question regarding notification
of the neighbors, Mr. White stated the concept is not to require a
variance, but the process will be almost identical. Planner White
stated changing jurisdictions was not considered by the Heritage
Preservation Commission and suggested that this and other options be
discussed at the joint meeting.
Mr. Peacock stated if a person's property is on the heritage list two
commissions have to review any changes. He suggested finding a common
ground or at least a limitation of Planning CommiSsion review that does
not impact the planning process.
It was a consensus of the Council to put this on the Agenda for the
Joint Meeting on March 23, 1993. The Planning Commission is to be
invited for this agenda item only.
7. MEW BUSIMESS
A. Cooperative Agreement with Town of Los Gatos for Qulto Road
Pedestrian Bridge
1) Approval of Agreement in an amount not to exceed
$11,000.
2) Amendment of Capital Improvement Program by
Authorizing $11,000 for Project 9111 to be
appropriated for FY 1992-93
3) Resolution amending budget by transferring $11,000
from Gas Tam Fund Balance to Budget Project 9111
City Manager .stated the cost may be slightly higher because of the
necessity of environmental documentation.. He stated staff recommends
that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement and amend the Capital Improvement Program.
Councilmember Kohler expressed concern about costs being higher than
proposed.
Mr. Peacock stated the agreement indicates if the cost is higher than
proposed then the Cities have to agree on a supplemental expenditure.
MONIA/TUCKER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $11,000 AMENDING THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM ANDADOPTRESOLUTION 91-46.20 TRANSFERRING $11,000
FROM THE GAS TAX FUND BALANCE TO BUDGET PROJECT 9111. PASSED 5-0.
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B. Annual Review of Investment Policy
Staff recommends that the City Council review and accept the current
policy.
BURGER/MONIA MOVED TO ACCEPT THE CURRENT IbvuSTMENT POLICY. PASSED 5-
C. Memo Authorizing Publicity for Upcoming Hearings -
Political Sign Ordinance
Consensus to accept the memo authorizing publicity for upcoming
hearings.
9. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
A. Oral Communications (continued) and response from City
Council, if necessal7
Councilmember Monia suggested that the Council give direction to staff
at this time on any Oral Communications made earlier in the meeting.
Councilmember Burger stated she had a call from a citizen who suggested
that whatever direction the City Council gives staff on oral
communications, that the City Manager give a status report at the next
meeting.
City Manager Peacock stated oral communications are open to debate as
to what a person wants or means. He stated it is more efficient to put
their concerns in writing. Mr. Peacock reviewed the policy for Oral
Communications.
Mayor Anderson suggested discussing this policy under the Policy Issue
Meeting~
City Manager Peacock stated directions to staff regarding oral
communications should be addressed under 9A. He noted under oral
communications staff should reply to previous oral communications.
Councilmember Kohler stated the public should be able to express their
concerns to the Council.
B. Agency Assignment Reports
1. ABAG - Anderson
2. Cable TV Board - Monia
3. HCD Policy Committee - Tucker
4. Transportation Commission - Anderson
5. Hakone Foundation - Tucker
6. IGC - Kohler
7. Flood Control Advisory Board - Burger
8. League of Cities Peninsula Division - Tucker
9. Water District Commission - Anderson
10. Santa Clara County Cities Association - Tucker
11. Sister City Committee - Burger
12. Traffic Authority Policy Advisory Board - Tucker
13. Transit Assist Board - Burger
14. Senior Coordinating Committee - Burger
15. West Valley Sanitation District - Burger
Councilmember Burger stated she attended the Sanitation Agency Meeting
in Palm Springs. She noted she will prepare a report for other
Councilmembers.
Mayor Anderson stated the Transportation Commission has cut their
meetings down to one a Month because of County budget cuts.
In response to Councilmember Monia's question, Mr. Peacock stated they
will be discussing the Management Wage Schedule in closed session on
February 3, 1992.
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Mayor Anderson commented on letters she received. Malcolm Forbes,
Planning Commissioner, has resigned, effective January 13, 1993. She
received a letter from Doctors Nagel regarding Carnelian Glen Trail.
She received a letter from Santa Clara County Non-Point Source.
Pollution, Keith Whitman. She noted she will supply a copy to all
Councilmembers. ~
Mr. Peacock stated the letter from Doctors Nagel will be appearing on
the Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda next month..
Mayor Anderson noted she received a letter from Greenbriar Homeowners
Association, regarding the landscaping on Cox Ave.
City Engineer Perlin stated he received the letter and will contact the
Traffic Authority and move forward with this.
Mayor Anderson received a letter from Dividend and requested each
Councilmember receive a copy.
Mr. Peacock stated the letter from Dividend was addressed to the
Planning Director. He noted Dividend is requesting a joint session
with the Planning Commission and City Council to go over alternative
development plans for the Paul Masson site. He stated before the'City
Council makes a decision they must consider how this will affect the
specific planning process. He also noted he needs to consult with the
City Attorney as to the legality'of a joint session to discuss options
from the developer which may be contrary to the Brown Act.
C. General Council Items
1) Agenda items for joint meeting with LibraryCommission
January 26
City Manager Peacock stated hours and funding as well as coordination
of hours amongst other neighboring cities will be added for discussion.
2) Other
City Manager Peacock reminded the Council of the Policy Development
Session in March, noting this will be on the next agenda.
10. CLOSED SESSION - None
11. ADJOURNMENT
The. meeting adjourned in Memory of Faber Johnston, former City
Attorney, at 10:26 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on January 26 in Administration
Meeting Room, 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine M.
Minutes Clerk