HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-1993 City Council Minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
TIME:Tuesday, August 24, 1993 , 7:30 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall Administration Meeting Room, 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
TYPE: Adjourned Regular Meeting
1. Roll Call
· Councilmembers Anderson, Burger, Kohler, Monia and Mayor Tucker were
present
Staff members present: City Manager Peacock, City Attorney Riback,
Assistant to the City Manager King, Public Works Director Perlin.
2. Report of City Clerk on ~osting of Agenda
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was
properly posted on August 20. The notice of adjournment from the
August 4 Council meeting was properly posted on August 5.
3. Discussion with Mr. Haggarty of South Bay Cablevision concerning
Cable Television Franchise Ordinance, Agreement to extend the
Current Franchise with South Bay Cablevision under certain terms
and conditions, and Partial Transfer of Ownership among the
Partners
The City Manager and Bill Haggarty went over the status of the 1992
Cable Act, the Franchise Negotiations and the Transfer of Ownership
request, all of which will be heard on September 1.
Councilmember Anderson asked about signal quality on Channel 5, which
is p0orer than many others. Haggarty is to consult with system
engineers.
Councilmember Burger asked whether converters are now free. The answer
was yes. There will be a charge for those who need them in the future.
She also asked about density reduction costs and whether the expanded
system would allow for inclusion of The Learning Channel. Mr. Haggarty
indicated they are meeting with TLC to discuss adding their
programming.
Have published schedules for public next Wednesday night. Comparison
of prices both present and future.
4. Hillside Roads Policies, including Maintenance and Use of Money
in the. Northwest Hillside.Traffic circulation Trust Fund
City Manager introduced topic and the Public Works Director discussed
the history and studies of this area. It is expected that 274 d.u.
will be built in the future along the Pierce Road corridor, 209 in the
City and 65 oUtside.the City.
Traffic distributions along the corridor were shown from the traffic
study commissioned by the City. Using trip generation figures, future
traffic volumes were calculated. Calculations were also made for added
traffic impact with and without SW/NE Road.
councilmember Monia asked about costs to maintain the road. Right now
the average street costs $8,000 per mile per year to maintain.
Councilmember Burger asked about what trip ends number was used in the
study. Eleven trips per d.u. wa~ the figure.
Mayor Tucker asked about LOS levels. They are very low densities. She
also asked about the cost of the Environmental Impact Report and who
would pay for it. The costs are included in the fees charged to new
homeowners.
Discussion then turned to the Specific Plan policy regarding the
establishment of a separate street maintenance district for the
Northwestern Hillside Specific Plan. The 1982 Benefit Assessment
District Act has now been amended to allow for an areawide but not
Citywide street maintenance district.
City Council Minutes 2 August 24, 1993
Councilmember Kohler proposed to do away with the SW/NE Roa~-policy as
it will never be built and the need for it just isn't there.
Mr. Denton, a resident, stated that the City should be proactive and
make a decision, not just keep tabling the issue.
MONIA/BURGER MOVED TO ABANDON SW/NE ROAD AND GIVE THE MONEY BACK TO
THE PROPERTY OWNERS WITH AN INTENT RESOLUTION TO BE PRESENTED IN 60
DAYS WITH A PUBLIC HEARING.
The Mayor asked about public safety services opinion as part of staff
report.
The above motion passed 5-~0.
ANDERSON/MONIA MOVED TO ABANDON ASSESSMENT DISTRICT POLICY AND INCLUDE
IN RESOLUTION OF INTENT VOTED ON PREVIOUSLY. Passed 5-0.
5. Resolution designating the intersection of Lynde Ave./Reid Ln.
as a stop intersection (continued from 8/4) and Resolution
prohibiting Parking on a Portion of Johnson Avenue
KOHLER/BURGER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION MV-214 ON LYNDE AVENUE (VERSION
ONE) AND RESOLUTION MV-215 ON JOHNSON AVENUE. Passed 3-2 (Monia,
Anderson opposed).
6. Memorandum of Understanding with City of Saratoga Non-Management
Employees
Memorandum was presented for information only; no action taken. Letter
of appreciation to employees negotiation team is to be prepared for
9/1/93 signing.
7. Consideration of Adoption of Flood-Ravaged City in Midwest
Councilmember Anderson presented a proposal to adopt HambUrg, Iowa,
which has public facility damage of at least twice their annual budget;
more than 50 homes were destroyed. Needs for construction materials.
FEMA and State to meet 85%' of public facility costs, but State is
stressed to maximum with damage in many cities. Red Cross provides
only private property assistance. Both parks are under water. 25% of
streets are under water. Both the sewer system and the water system
failed.
Saratoga National Bank will hold funds from private donations with
campaign run through Saratoga News. Asks City to officially adopt the
City.
Councilmen~ber Monia said we should show we can deliver before we make
the move .or the City looks bad. We should explore this further before
we commit.
MONIA/BURGER MOVED TO ADOPT HAMBURG, IOWA, WITH COUNCiLMEMBER ANDERSON
TO WORK ON THE PROJECT. Passed 5-0.
A formal resolution is to be prepared for the September 1 Council
meeting.
8. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Harry R. Peacock
City Clerk