HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-09-1993 City Council Minutes MINUTES
bARATOGA CiTY COUNCIL
TIME: Tuesday, November 9, 1993 7:30 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall Administration Meeting Room, 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
TYPE: Adjourned Regular Meeting/Joint Meetings with Parks and
Recreation Commission and Hakone Foundation
1. ROll Call
Counci lmembers Anderson, Burger and Mayor Tucker were present;
Councilmembers Kohler and Monia were absent.
Parks and Recreation Commissioners Barnard, Clark, C~otty, Dutra,
Miller, Pierce and Swan were present. ~
Staff members present: City Manager Peacock, Recreation Director
Pisani, Parks and Building Maintenance Superintendent ~izzo, Acting
City Attorney Steve Meyers.
2. Report of City clerk on Posting of Agenda
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was
properly posted on November 5. The notice of adjournment from the
November 3 Council meeting was properly posted on November 4.
3. Joint Meeting with Parks and Recreation Commission - 7:30 p.m.
A. Parks and Trails Master Plan Priority Li~t for Future
Capital Improvements Plan
The Council and Commission discussed the fact that the Kevin
Moran/Azule Park design and development was the first Ipriority for
future improvements, including play equipment replacement. Several
neighbors expressed interest in future plans. A sign~up sheet was
passed for interested residents to be notified when the Commission
takes up the planning of this park complex.
Also discussed was the Hakone Entrance Road and the acquisition of the
Nelson property by the Community Foundation of Santa Clara Valley and
their desire to meet with the City on developing the asset.
BURGER/ANDERSON MOVED TO ACCEPT PRIORITY LIST. Passed 3~0.
There was consensus to integrate the list into the Capita'] Improvement
Plan as money becomes available.
B. Structures in Trail Easements
The Council asked the Commission to survey trails for encroachments and
make recommendations to either remove, relocate or seek the appropriate
permit. The City Manager said that the City should be concerned from
a risk~ management perspective about the existence' of illegal
encroachments.
BURGER/ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE SURVEY; IT IS COUNe. IL POLICY TO
HAVE ENCROACHMENTS REMOVED, A PERMIT SECURED, OR TRAIL MO,VED. Passed
commissioner Crotty thanked those involved in the monthly creek cleanup
efforts. A fourth session is planned for November 13. Lynbrook High
School 'and Youth Commissioners are nd~= involved.
Councilmember Anderson asked thata trash can be put in Village Parking
District #1 next to the Wildwood Park Bridge. Parks .and Building
Maintenance Supervisor Rizzo so noted.
4. Joint Meeting with Hakone Foundation - 8:30 p.m.
Mayor Tucker referred to a letter received from Councilmember Monia
this date and asked all to read it before proceeding.
Hakone Foundation Board Presiden~ Armstrong opened the presentation by
City Council Minutes 2 NoVember 9, 1993
by noting that a majority of the Board was present.
A.' Makone Foundation Business Plan ~f'page 4'
Councilmember Anderson expressed concern that the Tr st Agreement
allows the Foundation to acquire '%real property" and ~gra tlng options
to sell, lease, etc. real property," item 7b on the op .
Basic Issue #1 - Rewrite the trust agreement to ensure that all Trust
monies remain'to be used for Hakone if the Foundation is ~erminated or
.the City must assign to a successor Foundation. The City Attorney said
this can be done. The Council agreed 3-0. the building
Basic Issue #2 The ownership of the Cultural Exchange Center is of
concern. There is no land lease, so the status of
provides an impossible hurdle for fundraising because if it isn't on
the Foundation's books, there is no positive balance shaet. so this
problem needs solution. There was consensus to deal with[this through
lease back agreements and debt service payment.
Basic Issue #3 - Prepare operations agreement based on revisions to the
first two agreements.
Basic Issue #4 - Write interim agreement (letter of understanding) to
extend current agreements through March 31, 1994.
The staff is to report back to the Foundation and C,~uncil as to
progress in 30 days and timetable. Agree to consult with Hakone
president as progress is made.
5. Other Matters - 10:00 p.m.
A. Teeter Plan Resolution (Presentation f~om Finance
Committee at meeting)
ANDERSON/BURGER MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. Passed 3h0.
B. Ordinance amending Various Sections of ChaPter 4 of the
City Code pertaining to Business RegUlations and
Business License Fees (continued from 1~/3) - Staff
report on amended proposal
BURGER/ANDERSON MOVED TO AUTHORIZE NOTIFICATION TO INCREASE TO $100
PLUS $10 PER EMPLOYEE, WITH A CAP OF $300, ALTERNATIVE APPROACH FOR
CONTRACTORS, AS SHOWN IN THE PROPOSED FEE SCHEDULE TO BE HEARD ON
JANUARY 5 WITH INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON DECEMBER 1. Passed 3-0.
6. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Harry R.
City Clerk