HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-26-1994 City Council Minutes MINu','ES
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
TIME: Tuesday, April 26, 1994 - 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall Administration Meeting Room, 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
TYPE: Adjourned Regular Meeting/Joint Meeting with Chamber of
Coi0/nerce
CLOSED SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - 7:00 p.m.
Pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 of the California
Government Code, and based on existing facts and circumstances, the
City Council will discuss whether to initiate litigation in one case.
REGULAR MEETING
1. ROll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. Councilmembers Anderson,
Burger, Kohler, Monia and Mayor Tucker were present.
Staff members present: City Manager Peacock, City Attorney Riback.
2. Report of city clerk on Posting of Agenda
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was
properly posted on April 22. The notice of adjournment from the
April 20 Council meeting was properly posted on April 21.
3. Items for Discussion with Chamber Of Commerce '
A. Smoking Ordinance
City Manager reviewed the staff report and previous instructions of the
City council, which were to revise the ordinance to be consistent with
other recently adopted. ordinances but to exempt private clubs and
freestanding taverns and bars.
There was consensus to make the following changes:
Work Places - Prohibit in all with exception per City of
Santa Clara.
Restaurants - Prohibit except in outdoor areas per City of
Santa Clara.
Bars - Exempt only if stand alone.
Hotel/Motel - Allow in rooms only.
Private Meeting/Banquet Rooms - Prohibit except for private
clubs.
City-owned facilities - No smoking in enclosed spaces.
Health facilities - Remove exception except for rooms.
The staff was directed to draft the ordinance accordingly.
B. Sheriff substation lease
Business community feels it is vital to keep station in the City.
Need to find an alternative for Village postal substation.
C. Sign Ordinance Revision
Distance from street vs. size should be considered. Refer to staff
for report on how long study will take and where to fit into the
work program. The Chamber of Commerce was asked to do a matrix on
proposed changes, including Los Gatos. Staff to report back by May
18. Set public hearing as soon as possible for changing temporary
signs, to be heard by City Council on June 15, but to Planning
City Council Minutes 2 April a6,
1994
Commission for May 25 C6mmission meeting.
D. Celebrate Saratoga
The Chamber of Commerce reported on its plans for the Celebrate
Saratoga events, including the dance on the freeway. Need to
rethink parade because it loses money, and putting street dance on
the freeway may add $3,000 or so to'the cost of the event. Parade
lost $4,000 last year.
E. Joint Venture Silicon Valley Financial Support
Chamber Executive Committee did not appear to favor using City
funds for this purpose as opposed to spending money locally. Will
get back to Council officially before May 10 with position.
F. Economic Development DireCtor
Should City pursue this to try to improve business in Saratoga? No
answer beyond possibly getting together with San Jose to explore
possibilities.
4. Other Discussion Items
A. Policy on Communications between Commissions, City
Council and Staff involving Quasi-Judicial Matters
BURGER/KOHLER MOVED TO ADOPT THE POLICY. Passed 3-2.
Councilmembers Anderson and Monia stated they felt the policy was
not necessary.
B. Protocol for Public Officials - Draft proposal on policy
relating to City Council relationships
ANDERSON/KOHLER MOVED TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO MAY 4. Passed 5-0.'
C. Policy Proposal for Distribution of Proceeds from the
Millside Development Fund
City Manager reviewed the staff report dated April 26, 1994. A
statement was made by attorney for the Dentons, then a statement
by Mr. Denton (copy attached). Questions legal right to money by
City. Wants accounting of funds used and/or released bythe City.
The Public Works Director is to explain why streets need to be held
back. what happened to the $40,0007 Where is the bridge money?
All relating to Teerlink Ranch. Staff was directed to provide City
Council with minutes from meeting of March 17, 1994. Matter
continued to May 4 with added staff report.
D. Discussion of cable Television Removal of ClqBC and the
Bravo channel
MONIA/KOHLER MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TOWRITE A LETTER OF OPPOSITION
FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN. Passed 5-0.
E. Discussion of whether to take a position on initiative
petition concerning mobile home rental assistance
ANDERSON/BURGER MOVED TO TAKE A POSITION IN OPPOSITION TO THE
INITIATIVE. Passed 5-0.
5. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Harry R. Pea
City Clerk