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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
TIME: Wednesday, December 15, 1993.- 7:30 p.m.
PLACE: Civic Theater,. 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
TYPE: Regular Meeting
Closed session for Annual performance Review of cit Manager and
Personnel Matter regarding complaint about a City Employee - 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Tucker called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
1. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Burger, Anderson, Monia, Mayo Tucker
Councilmembers Absent: Kohler
Staff Present: City Manager Peacock, City Attorney [iback, City
Engineer Perlin, City Codes Administrator Oncay.
Planning Director Curtis
Mayor Tucker thanked Pepsi Cola for supplying the drinks
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - None.
3. ROUTINE MATTERS
A. Approval of Minutes - 12/1; 12/7
Councilmember Monia corrected the minutes of 12/1, as f.llows: Page
5, 6th paragraph should read "Vice Mayor Burger..."
Councilmember Burger corrected the minutes of 12/1 as f)llows: Page
4, her comments under item C1 should read "Vice Mayor BuIger stated if
they pass this ~esolution they are waiving the reserve policy. She
noted the State has raided City coffers and made the schools whole and
the schools are in a better position to fund a crossing uard."
Councilmember Anderson asked if the Council will have an e 'endized item
for discussion regarding the new legislation which goe~ into effect
January 1, 1994, regarding the funding of school crossin guards:
Mayor Tucker stated 'this should be discussed under Counc 1 items.
BURGER/ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 12/1, AS AMENDED.
PASSED 3-1-1 (Tucker abstain, Kohler absent).
Minutes of 12/7:
Councilmember Anderson suggested that these study sessions be taped.
She also stated she would like a notation added to page 2~ item 4, that
she raised the issue of the certificate of occupancy and Whether or not
ANDERSON/BURGER MOVED TO AS AMENDED.
PASSED 3-1-1 (Tucker abstained, Kohler absent).
B. Approval of Warrant List
ANDERSON/MONIA MOVED TO APPROVE THE WARRANT LIST. PASSED 4-0-1 (Kohler
absent).
C. Report of City Clerk on Posting of Agenda
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for thi meeting was
properly posted on December 10.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Previously-Discussed Items
1) Ordinance NS-3-ZC-iO1 prezoning map for sphere of Influence
city Council Minutes 2 December ~5, 1993
(second reading and adoption)
MONIA/ANDERSON MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NS-3-ZC-101 B~ TITLE ONLY,
WAIVING FURTHER READING. PASSED 4-0-.1 (Kohler absent).
B. New Items
1) Planning Commission Actions, 12/8 - Note and file.
2) Finance Advisory Committee Minutes, 11/8; 12/1 - Note and
file.
3) Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes, 11/1 - Note and
file.
4) Youth Commission Minutes, October - Note ~and file.
5) Cooperative Agreement No. 7-SAR with Santa Clara County
Traffic Authority concerning Prospect Ave. V~sual Barrier
6) City Financial Reports for November:
a) Treasurer,s Report
b) Investment Report
c) Financial Report
MONIA/BURGER MOVED TO APPROVE SECTION B OF THE CONS]:NT CALENDAR.
PASSED 4-0-1 (Kohler absent).
5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS AND THE PUBLIC
A. REPORT FROM STAFF: FOLLOWUP ON PREVIOUS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1) Community Service Officer call and response routing - Tom
Reddick - Meeting of November 17.
City Manager Peacock noted that the City Codes Administrator responded
to the Council and Mr. Reddick regarding response from the Community
Service Officers.
Mr. Oncay, City Codes Administrator, stated Mr. Reddick was mailed a
response letter to his complaint.
Councilmember Monia suggested that staff either call the resident who
raised the issue or notified that this item will be on Re agenda.
There was a consensus to notify the resident, in th future, as
suggested by Councilmember Monia.
B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Zambetti, 14510 Big Basin Way, addressed a previous ublic hearing
regarding an application for a Bistro on Big Basin Way. He requested
that when this comes before the Council on January 5, 19 4, the public
hearing be re-opened. He also requested that any Councilmembers who
did not attend the last hearing, review the tapes and minutes and vote
on the matter.
Councilmember Burger informed Mr. Zambetti that the pllblic hearing
remained open.
City Manager Peacock stated. that he and Mr. Curtis had ~onversations
with Mr. Crawford who indicated he was going to attend this meeting and
request, at the same time the Council considers this appeal, they also
consider revising the current resolution regarding th& development
rights of parking district #3. Mr. Peacock noted Mr. Crawford was
going to request that this policy be changed to allow prDperty owners
outside the district to acquire development rights within the district.
He stated this may also require a review of the current imitations of
City Council Minutes 3 December L5, 1993
the zoning ordinance which allows off-site parking with.n 300 ft. of
the premises. Mr. Peacock stated thae Mr- Crawford also ~ndicated that
the existing zoning regulations regarding parking, especially for
restaurants, is overly restrictive and would like the C_ty to revise
parking standards. City Manager Peacock stated the :ouncil could
review this at their January 5, 1994, meeting.
Councilmember Anderson expressed concern about spending ~taff time on
an issue which may only be of interest to Mr. Crawford. She noted if
this is of interest to parking district 3 owners, in Ieneral, they
should move forward. She noted that Mr. Crawford should present this
to the Council before going forward.
C. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1) Jeanne Stringfellow,' County Board of Supervisors,
requesting city ordinance prohibiting establishment of
cardrooms
City Manager Peacock stated under Section 4-10.020, cardrooms are a
permitted use, provided they receive a permit from the C!ity.
Councilmember Monia stated he would like to know al the issues
regarding this matter before moving forward.
There was a consensus.of the Council to note and file.
2) Yvonne Lampshire, Hakone Foundation, requesting approval
of charges for Group Docent Tours of Hakone ~ardens
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the request.
BURGER/ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. PASSED ~-0-1 (Kohler
absent).
3) Don Perata, Alameda County Supervisor, reque:tlng that the
City council adopt a ,,zero Tolerance Gun Violence Policy."
Councilmember Anderson stated she was approached by Di~:k Speakes, a
Councilmember from Oakland City Council who indicated there is a
movement throughout California to pass individual City~ laws on gun
control, which would then force the State to be more restrictive. She
stated the large cities are unhappy with the League of California
Cities, because they felt that the rural towns ended up with an
excessive number of votes when they do not have the same problems the
urban areas have. She noted they have been asked to supFort the large
cities and recommends that the City Council send a lett,~r of support
for Zero Tolerance.
Councilmember Monia believes that this issue is more ~ymbolic than
substance. He stated they need a more specific proposal before
spending much time on this.
Councilmember Burger stated the letter of support should be sent, but
gun control is not the problem, it's prosecuting the :riminals and
keeping them in jail that's the problem.
Mayor Tucker stated a letter supporting the efforts will be sent, but
they would like to be kept informed of specific measures
4) Letter from W. D. Whetstone dated 12/7/93 requesting
response to validity of statements made by the City
Attorney and legal counsel of GTE concerninl the intent
and meaning of PUC Order 159
Mr. Don Whetstone, 14768 Vickery Ave., stated at the pub]ic hearing on
November 3, 1993, the GTE attorney made assertions to the Council about
two key legal points in the Public Utility Commission d.)cuments. He
noted both assertions are false and misleading. He noted at that
meeting Councilmember Anderson asked if the City was o]~ solid legal
ground, and the City Attorney, at that time, agreed with the GTE
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attorney. He stated the assertions are false and are op osite of what
PUC order 159 intends. He noted i~ his most'recent etter to the
Council, dated December 7, 1993, he has given phone numb rs of the PUC
and asked the Council to contact them. He stated the pr' ary issue is
must deal with this and applicants should not be able to furnish
incorrect information and get away with this. Mr. Wh.~tstone asked
whether, if evidence given to the Council is false, and it is brought
to the Council's attention, it is OK to ignore this.
Councilmember Anderson stated she intended to call the PUI~, but did not
have the opportunity to do so before this meeting. She noted an
article in USA Today discussed the health effects of cellular phones.
Their study indicated that cellular phones fall within a afe range for
human beings. She stated she would like to see the-re:~ults of this
study and what was involved.
Councilmember Monia stated it is clear in Order 159, that the review
process allowed by the City is a lot larger in its wri'Ling than the
strict interpretation the C.ity Attorney gave the Council, where he said
it was strictly aesthetic issues. He believes that the GTE attorney
mis-spoke and the City Attorney confirmed that it was his anderstanding
of the order as well. Me stated he would like to know w~ich sections
the City Attorney was referring to.
Councilmember Burger reiterated that there was a public hearing on this
matter and it was voted on and asked if the matter should be reopened.
Councilmember Monia stated this issue is, that a particllar piece of
information was given to the Council, who later found out that the
information may be false.
Councilmember Anderson stated the majority of the Council who voted in
favor of the cellular antenna, made it clear that wh~t they were
looking for was scientific data that proved that these ~ntennas were
not safe in order to re-open the issue at all. She noted if there are
health and safety issues, they can remove the antenna.
Mr. Whetstone stated the issue is the acceptance, by the 2ity Council,
of the false statement.
Councilmember Monia reiterated that he would like to know what section
of Order 159 was referred to by the City Attorney.
Mayor Tucker and Councilmember Burger noted they are not ~illing to re-
open the issue, not without substantial evidence that there are health
risks.
Councilmember Anderson stated new information does not bezome relevant
unless it would change the position of the City Council. She does not
believe that the information discussed would demonstrate the antennas
are unsafe and therefore not change the position of the 2ouncil.
Councilmember Anderson stated she would report back afte] she talks to
the Public Utility Commission staff. When she talks t, the PUC she
will be interested in finding out whether it is true or not that they
have, in fact, done significant environmental review on the safety of
the cellular antennas.
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Interim Agreement extending Agreements with Mako~e Foundation
to March 31, 1994
BURGER/MONIA MOVED TO APPROVE THE INTERIM AGREEME IT EXTENDING
AGREEMENTS WITH HAKONE FOUNDATION TO MARCH 31, 1994. PASSED 4-0-1
(Kohler absent).
7. NEW BUSINESS
City Council Minutes 5 December L5, 1993
A. Issues to be decided before Nomination Period for Municipal
Election in June 1994 '
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize candida e statements
of either 200 or 400 words; direct staff to prepare resolution
reguiring candidates to pay costs of printing candidate tatement with
advance deposit of $225 or $450.
ANDERSON/BURGER MOVED TO APPROVE 400 WORDS. PASSED -0-1 (Kohler
absent).
S. Renewal of Membership in the National League of C~ ties' for 1994
at a cost of $1307.00.
St~ff recommends that the City Council do not renew.
MONIA/BURGER MOVED TO NOT RENEW THE MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE
OF CITIES FOR 1994. PASSED 4-0-1 (Kohler absent).
C. Commission Recruitment
MONIA/ANDERSON MOVED TO DELAY FURTHER RECRUITMENT UNTIL ANUARY, WITH
INTERVIEWS TO BE SCHEDULED IN FEBRUARY OR M3~RCH. PASSED 4-0-1 (Kohler
absent).
D. Letter of Support for Supreme Court Hearing Of Measure A
Litigation - Local Transportation Authority vs. Guardino (Jarvis
Association)
Mayor Tucker noted the League of California Cities h~s asked the
Council to send a letter of support.
City Attorney Riback stated, at this point in time, the ~nly issue is
whether or not the Supreme Court will grant a review.
Councilmember Anderson spoke in favor or writing the letter of support
because these kinds of situations need to be clarified ix terms of the
2/3 requirement. She noted she was encouraged to see le County has
held onto the funding for the Tasman corridor, and belie~es the County
will bring back another transportation ballot measure tc obtain these
funds. She stated the Tasman corridor does not address e~st San Jose~s
and would like this heard by the Supreme Court. ouncilmember
not well u d o
Angeles.
BURGER/ANDERSON MOVED TO AUTHORIZE A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO BE SENT BY
THE CITY ATTORNEY. PASSED 3-1-1 (Monia Nje~nKohler absenf).
E. Request for Amicus Assistance - sler v. City of Glendale
(concerning ridgeline preservation ordinance)
City Attorney Riback stated this is an action before the California
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supreme Court, a land use case, evolving out of the C~y of Glendale.
He noted the importance of this is the challenge to a '~'~s ridgeline
preservation ordinance. Mr. Riback reiterated comment! made in his
memo dated December 9, 1993.
MONIA/ANDERSON MOVED TO JOIN IN THE AMICUS EFFORT. eASSED 4-0-1
(Kohler absent).
F. Proceedings in connection with Leonard Road Assessment District
MONIA/B INING
ASSESSMENTS REMAINING UNPAID. PASSED 4-0-1 (Kohler absent).
2) Resolution Providing for the Issuance of Bon~s; Approving
the Sale of Said Bonds; and Approving the official
Statement for Said Bonds
City Council Minutes 6 December ~5, 1993
ANDERSON/MONIA MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 93-031.22 PROVCDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF BONDS~ APPROVING THE SALE OF SAID BONDS~ AND APPROVING THE
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR SAID BONDS..PASSED 4-0-1 (Kohler absent).
3) Leonard Road Assessment District, Capital Pro'ect No. 9308:
Resolution Accepting street Dedications
MONIA/ANDERSON MOVED ADOPT RESOLUTION 93-058 ACCE TING STREET
DEDICATIONS. PASSED 4-0-1 (Kohler absent).
G. Memo Authorizing Publicity for Upcoming Hearings
BURGER/ANDERSON MOVED TO AUTHORI2E THE PUBLICITY AS RECOMMENDED.
PASSED 4-0-1 (Kohler absent).
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:30 p.m.
held to determine whether the Basic e for cable
television delivery and associated equipment thereto.complies
with the Rules of the Federal CommunicationscoT ss onwhich
became effective on September 1, 1993.
staff ' y ' ancel the hearing~ Third Report
recommend that the Clt Council c
and Order of FCC dated November 24, 1993, changes inithal submittal
date to 30 days after Order is published in the Federal ~egister.
City Manager Peacock stated this hearing was scheduled ~everal weeks
ago in compliance with FCC regulations regarding local authority to
review basic cable rates, which went into effect Septex~ber 1, 1993.
Mr. Peacock stated on November 24, 1993, FCC issued a n.~w report and
order, which will start the timetable all over again, except for local
certification. Mr. Peacock explained the effect of thas report and
order, as outlined in the staff report. -0-1
MONIA/BURGER MOVED TO CANCEL THE HEARING. PASSED 4 (Kohler
absent).
3,848 sg. ft. two-story residence and variance approval to allow
the second story to be located 50 ft. from the rear property
R-1-40,000 zone district at rc
(Appellant\applicant, Glennonl (DR93-031~ V93-021
Planning Director Curtis presented the staff report date December 8,
1993, and noted the request is for a design review and ariance. He
stated the Planning Commission decided by a 5-1 vote tha~ although the
design review findings could be made, the variance find.ngs were not
present to approve a structure which encroached into the required
setback. Mr. Curtis noted this lot was created within the last year
and upon this parcel was an existing tennis court. He n~!ted that many
options were discussed at the Planning Commission, such as making the
house smaller, but the apRlicant stated he considered the options, but
would request the design submitted. Mr. Curtis stated the Planning
Commission felt there were other options and a house c~uld be built
without requiring a variance.
In response to Councilmember Burger~s question about mo~ing the house
forward towards Pierce Rd., without violating other Setbacks, Mr.
Curtis stated there is a street dedication which is required by the
subdivision ordinance. He added if the house was moved forward the
setback would encroach into this street dedication.
Councilmember Monia asked if a structure, such as a tennis court, can
be considered in order to grant a variance.
City Attorney Riback stated in certain circumstances thi can occur.
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Councilmember Anderson stated there' was a tennis cour' property on
Allendale, and the variance had nothing to do with topography, but was
granted because the homes were sold as tennis court pr6perties. She
believes if neighbors are not affected or the constriction is not
visible, variances should be granted.
lot split where the pad could be placed for a two story ]ome.
In response, Mr. Curtis stated it was made clear. He noted there were
no restrictions made, but notations were included.
The Councilmembers discussed the rule about the secon story, Mr.
Curtis stated this rule was in place, when Mr. Glennon started this
Mr. Curtis explaine~ thpt .if a driveway, such a~ what is p~oposed,
es o
side, and a variance was not necessary, but because ~of the existing
vegetation, this was not a good solution to the problem.
Councilmember Anderson briefly discussed reversing the plan.
Councilmember Monia stated, as part of measure A, Pierce Road can not
be expanded.
City Engineer Perlin stated this property is within the R1-Zone,
therefore can be expanded and the street dedication is n~cessary.
Mayor Tucker opened the public hearing at 8:50 p.m.
Mr. William Glennon, 13091 Pierce Rd., stated the tennis court is a
therefore a
structure and listed within the ordinance as a structureM, the Council
o~tlining the prop~%d s ct h the Planning
Commission denied the variance. He noted there is not e~ough room to
build the house without the variance unless they encroach onto the
tennis court. He stated the.Planning Commission felt the restraint was
self imposed, and noted if this was the case there would ke no need for
a special circumstance rule. Mr. Glennon explained that the granting
of his variance request would allow him to build an al|ditional 119
square feet. He asked the Council to consider approvi]~g the design
review and the variance. Mr. Glennon briefly reviewed he ordinance
and the setbacks required.
In response to Councilmember Burger's comments regardng the flag
poles, Mr. Glennon stated the flags are part of an invisible electronic
fence for the dog.
In response to Councilmember Anderson's question regarding the walnut
tree, Mr. Glennon stated this tree has been in place siz~ce the house
was built in 1917. He stated it would not interfere if they did the
reverse plan, but would prefer not to.
BURGER/ANDERSON MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. PASSED 4-0-1
(Kohler absent).
Councilmember Anderson spoke in support of granting the variance. She
believes it is impractical to dig up the tennis courtL and put in
another one. She noted if the applicant did the reverse floor plan he
could have a three car garage, which would be a good selling point.
Mr. Glennon stated he would prefer a variance and believes the proposed
plan is better for the community.
ANDERSON/BURGER MOVED TO GRANT THE VARIANCE AND UPHOLD ?HE APPEAL AS
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IT IS A SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE BASED QN THE EXISTING TENNIS COURT, AND
IT IS NOT A SPECIAL PRIVILEGE.
Councilmembe9 Anderson stated she is in 'favor of the variance because
she was not in agreement with the Council to impose additjonal setbacks
on a second story.
Mayor Tucker stated this is not a special privilege, ut a special
circumstance because of the existing structure.
Councilmember Burger stated other constraints on the .ots are the
easements. She believes the spirit of what the ordinanc is trying to
accomplished is well met by the proposed design.
Councilmember Anderson stated the floor plan could have .een reversed
and the need for the variance eliminated, but this would not serve the
community well because it would place the two-story element close to
the street.
Mayor Tucker stated she also looked at the property, and the intent of
the ordinance is to have less mass on the front of the ~reet.
The above motion carried 4-0-1 (Kohler absent).
MONIA/BURGER MOVED TO APPROVE THE DESIGN REVIEW AND DIRECT STAFF TO
COME BACK WITH THE APPROPRIATE RESOLUTION. PASSED 1-0-1 (Kohler
absent).
Mr. Glennon thanked the Council for their approval. He expressed
concern about how the ordinances are written.
C. Matters presented by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Lin
1) Appeal of denial of Design Review Approval ~ demolish an
existing 2,868 sq. ft. single story ~sidence and
construct a new 6,170 sq. ft. two-story home iin its place,
with the associated variance approval to a~low a tennis
court to be located on a slope of greater t~an 10 percent
on a property of 1.6 acres in the R-l-aO,000 zoning
district at 14855 Baranga Lane. (Applican':/ appellant,
Lin)(DR93-028; V93-025)
No action is required because the appeal has been withdrawn.
2) Request for Refund of Appeal Fee
Mayor Tucker stated she received a letter from Thomas and Susan Collins
regarding this matter, which will be placed into the record.
MONIA/BURGER MOVED TO REFUND THE PORTION OF THE APPEAL FIE NOT ALREADY
EXPENDED ON NOTICING. PASSED 4-0-1 (Kohler absent).
9. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
A. Oral Communications (continued) and instructi~,ns to staff
regarding actions on current oral communications None.
B. Agency Assignment Reports
1. ABAG - Anderson
2. Cable TV Board - Monia
3. HCD Policy Committee - Tucker
4. Transportation Commission - Anderson
5. Hakone Foundation - Kohler
6. Flood Control Advisory Board Burger
7. League of Cities Peninsula Division - Tucker
8. Water District Commission - Anderson
9. Santa Clara County Cities Association - TucR r
10. Sister City Committee - Burger
11. Traffic Authority Policy Advisory Board - Tucker
12. Transit Assist Board - Burger
City Council Minutes 9 December 15, 1993
13 Senior Coordinating Committee - Burger
14 West Valley Sanitation District - Burger
15 County Cities Assn. Legislative Task Force Monia
16 Emergency Planning Council - Kohler
17 Congestion Management Agency Advisory Board Burger/Tucker
18 Local Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Board
Kohler/Anderson
Councilmember Anderson stated theywill be discussing the Valerie Brown-
Bill at the ABAG meeting tomorrow night. She also noted she attended
a National League Conference and California defeated New York for the
Second Vice President, Hal Conklin, from Santa Barbara, was selected.
Mayor Tucker reported on the Traffic Authority Policy A~visory Board
and noted they will be receiving $15.8 million more in ~B300 gas tax
money. She added Highway 85 is 'on schedule and under buJget.
C. General Council Items
1) Agenda items for next adjourned regular meeting - None
scheduled for December 21. n
No additional items.
2) Should the City Council instruct the Planni g Commission
to recommend on whether: (1) all future cellular antenna
sites should have a conditional use permit (2) cellular
antenna sites should be allowed in other |ones besides
commercial.
Councilmember Monia stated this was placed on the agenda or discussion
and believes the Planning Commission should study whetheI antenna sites
should be conditional use'permits. He stated part of t~e discussion
should be, should these antennas be restricted to the higher density
areas. Height limitation should be discussed and trade-Dffs.
City Manager Peacock stated, based upon the discussions that were part
of the hearing, it gives the City more of a reason to do site specific
review.
Councilmember Monia expressed concern about administrative approval.
Councilmember Anderson stated a resident suggested thes~ antennas be
placed in rural areas, away from homes, for example ne:~t to a water
tower, but should not necessarily rule out residential areaS.
There was consensus of the Council to have the Planning Commission look
into this matter.
3) Other
Councilmember Burger believes that conditional use permhts should be
more restrictive than the rules and regulations of zoning districts.
She requested that this be put on the Planning Commissi3n agenda for
discussion.
City Manager Peacock stated an example of Councilmei~ber Burger's
concerns would be residential uses in commercial zones.
Councilmember Monia stated the City has to address ~e fact that
property owners have sub-standard lots.
City Manager Peacock stated, in terms of the residentia sub-standard
lots there has been provisions made for lots under 5,000 end 10,000 sq.
ft. He stated he is more concerned about conditional use ~ermits which
have a use related to commercial development, for example the Bistro.
The majority of the Council believed this issue was not f concern at
this time, therefore would not direct the Planning :ommission to
discuss this.
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Councilmember Burger addressed fence ~eights. She believes the intent
of the fence ordinance is to protect privacy, but does ~ot feel this
is being accomplished at times. She asked where fences get measured
from, whether it is from the lower or higher elevation. She requested
that the City Council give direction to the Planning ~ommission to
review this. . ojo~d
There was a consensus to have the Planning Commission re iew this.
Councilmember Monia addressed the issue of a crossing gu rd discussed
at a previous meeting..He asked the Council to reconsid r this, as it
n i s iscuss the
ramifications of the new law and suggested meeting with the school
district and offering them funds for the crossing a d if th
gu r ey
implement the car pool programs residents of
Councilmember Monia stated the school children are
Saratoga and the City has the obligation to provide safety to these
children, as to all the citizens of Saratoga.
Councilmember Burger stated the Council understands its cbligations to
the citizens, but they also must have fiscal managemenL obligation.
She stated by voting for the crossing guard they would h~ve abandoned
the reserve policy. She stated the State has raided Cit coffers and
used the money to make the schools whole. She adde~ she has no
objections to discussing other programs with the School istrict, but
the Council should first look at this when they have their policy
development conference for the budget.
Mayor Tucker concurred with Councilmember Burger.
Councilmember Anderson stated she would like to meet with the schools,
early January when the law changes. She believes .they could end up
with a win-win situation.
Councilmember Monia stated this was a recommendation fr.)m the Public
Safety Commission and believes it is the City's obligation to find the
money.
There was a consensus to place this matter on the agend for January
11, 1994, for further discussion.
Mayor Tucker stated they had a visit from a Councilmember from England
this week. She presented a gift of toffee to each Counc.lmember.
There was a consensus to direct the City Manager to draf a thank you
letter on behalf of the Council.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
~atherine Robill~r~
Minutes Clerk