HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-1995 City Council Minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
TIME: Wednesday, May 3, 1995 - 7:30 p.m.
PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
TYPE: Regular Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance - 7:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Tucker, Moran, Jacobs, Wolfe, Mayor Burger
Staff present: City Manager Peacock, City Attorney Riback, City
Engineer Perlin, Community Development Director Curtis -
2. CEREMONIAL ITEM8
A. Proclamation cn SmallBusiness Week
TUCKER/JACOBS MOVED TO ADOPT A PROCLAMATION ON 8MALL BUSINESS WEEK.
PASSED 5-0.
Ms. Marylea Balsley received the proclamation.
B. Proclamation on National Bicycle Month
MORAN/JACOBS MOVED TO ADOPT A PROCLAMATION ON NATIONAL BICYCLE MONTH.
PASSED 5-0.
Mr. Jim Stone receive4 the proclamation.
C. ~roolamation on National Public works Week, May 21-27,
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MORAN/WOLFE MOVED TO ADOPT A PROCLAMATION ON NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS
WEEK, MAY 21-27, 1995. PASSED 5-0.
Public Works Director, Larry Periin, received the proclamation.
The Council congratulated Mr. Perlin and the public works department
for their work with the City.
D. Resolution of Commendation for Retiring Employee -
Carolyn King
TUCKER/MORAN MOVZD TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION COMMENDING CAROLYN KING.
PASSED 5-0.
3. Report of City Clerk on Posting of Ageride
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was
properly posted on April 28.
4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS AND THE PUBLIC
A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (llmlted to 15 minutes)
Mr. L.M. Thorpe, 19550 Farwell Ave., stated at the last meeting he
requested an official response regarding the Utility User Tax. He
noted he submitted a letter to the City dated April 15th and did not
receive a response. He stated he would like a letter of response
explaining the MillValley case.
Mayor Burger stated that the City Attorney explained the Council's
position at the last hearing.
Councilmember Moran believes that Mr. Riback presented a response to
Mr. Thorpe at the last meeting. She noted when the minutes are
approved Mr. Thorpe could have a copy.
Mayor Burger stated Mr. Thorpe could also have a copy of the letter
presented to the Council regarding the Mill Valley case.
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Ms.'Marylea Balsley, resident, stated she is the coordinator for the
Small Business Institute and thanked the Council for recognizing this
organization. She addressed the classes they offer noting they are
very active. She noted if the Council has any concerns or are advised
of any the Small BUsiness Institute would like to hear about them.
B. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Previously-Discussed Items
1) Ordinance extending a utility user taxat ~ rate of 3.5%
with a five-year sunset clause
MORAN/TUCKER MOVED TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY, WAIVING
FURTHER READING EXTENDING A UTILITY USER TAX AT A RATE OF 3.5% WITH A
FIVE-YEAR SUNSET CLAUSE. PASSED 5-0.
B. New Items
1) Planning Commission Actions, 4/26 - Note and file.
2) Finance AdvisoryCommittee Minutes, 3/6 - Note and file.
3) Library Comm~sslon Mi~utes, 3/22 -- Note and file.
City Manager Peacock removed item 4, Councilmember Moran removed item
5.
TUCKER/JACOBS MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH THE EXCEPTION
OF ITEM8 4 AND 5. PASSED 5-0.
4) Resolutions in connection with Landscaping and Lighting
District LLA-1
a. Resolution of Preliminary Approval of Engineer,s
Report
b. Resolution of I:~tention to order the Levy and
Collection of Assessments
c. Resolution of Preliminary Approval of Engineer,s
Report
d. Resolution of Intention to order the Annexation of
Territory and the Levy and Collection of
Assessments
e. Resolution of Intention to Undertake Proceedings
for Detachment of Territory
City Engineer Perlin stated there are five resolutions that need to be
adopted before this project can go forward. He presented the LLA-1
PreliminaryAssessment Schedule noting it is subject to change, but can
only be reduced and not increased. He reviewed the chart which showed
the history of the zones created. M~r. Perlin noted that Sunland Park
Homeowners Association received support to implement the landscaping
project this summer and will be assessing themselves. He reviewed the,
schedule with the Council and outlined each of the resolutions to be
adopted.
Mr. Kenneth B. Wilton, 20405 Cox ~Ne., stated last year when the
'assessments were discussed the final assessment was made available to
the public and noted the Saratoga Creek Homeowners would like to review
this.
Mayor Burger stated there will be a public meeting on June 7th and a
public hearing on June 21st and public comments will be taken at.both.
Mr. Perlin stated the homeowners in zones where the assessment is being
increased will be notified, but if decreasing, homeowners will not be
notified. He noted Mr. Wilton's assessment will not increase, but the
assessment schedule is public record.
Mr. Richard Gurney, 18241 Purdue Dr., President, Sunland Park
Homeowners Association, stated a majority of the homeowners have voted
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in favor of the landscaping project and can now move forward.
Councilmember Jacobs stated it is good to see homeowners get together
and tax themselves to get something done. He commended the homeowners.
TUCKER/JACOBS MOVED TOAD OPT THE RE8OLUTION PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE
ENGINEER'SREPORT FOR THEREAUTHORIZATION OF THE DISTRICT FOR FY 95-96.
PASSED 5-0.
TUCKER/WOLFE MOVED TOAD OpT THERESOLUTION OF INTENTIONRELATING TO THE
REAUTHORIZATION OF THE DISTRICT FOR FY 95-96. PASSED 5-0.
TUCKER/WOLFE MOVED TOAD OpT THE RESOLUTION PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1995-1. PASSED 5-6.
TUCKER/JACOBS MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION RELATING TO
ANNEXATION NO. 1995-1. PASSED 5-0.
TUCKER/JACOBS MOVED TO ADOPT THE HESOLUTION OF INTENTION RELATING TO
THE DETACHMENT OF TERRITORY FROM THE DISTRICT. PASSED 5-0.
5) Resolution relatlng to Salary Ranges and Base Salary of
Management Employees
Councilmember Moran stated the Council has asked that they be kept up
to date on the budget and the financial implications of their actions.
She suggested that they ask staff to give Council information on the
total payroll cost, including benefit, and the implications on the
budget. She stated it is important that this information be passed on
to the negotiator before they go into negotiations with non-management
employees and would like confirmation that this information was
received by the negotiator.
MORAN/JACOB8 MOVED TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION RELATING TO SALARY RANGES AND
BASE SALARY OF MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE. PASSED 5-0.
MORAN/JACOB8 MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL REQUEST FROM STAFF A MEMO TO BE
SUBMITTED AT THE MAY 9THMEETING THAT WOULD GIVE COUNCIL THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION: ESTIMATED PAYROLL COST OF RAISE FOR MANAGEMENTEMPLOYEES,
TOTAL COST WITH ASSOCIATED BENEFITS, THE IMPACT FORECASTED ON THE
GENERAL FUND BALANCEAND IT'SHELATIONSHIP TO THE RESERVE REQUIREMENT.
A COPY OF THIS SHOULD GO THE NEGOTIATOR AND CONFIRMATION THAT IT HAS
BEEN RECEIVED. PASSED 5-0.
C. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
1) Claim of Mollard in connection with damage to swimming
pool
MORAN/JACOB8 MOVED TO REJECT THE CLAIM. PASSED 5-0.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8=00 pm.
A. Consideration of proposed cancellation of a Williemson Act
Contract on property located at 20851 Saratoga Hills Rd. The.
5.1 acre property is partially developed. The applicant
ultlmately proposes to subdivide the property into a maximum
of ten (10) single-family residential lots. The property is
located approximately 1500 ft. west of Saratoga-Sunn~vale
Road and is bordered on the north by Trinity Avenue, on the
east by Pontiac Avenue, and on the south by Saratoga Hills
Road and Pontiac Avenue. A Negative Declaration has been
prepared for the proposed cancellation of the contract.
(Applicant, community Foundation of Santa Clara County)
City Manager Peacock stated additional written communication was
received from Ms. Betty Peck, dated May 1, 1995.
Planning Director Curtis reviewed the staff report dated May 3, 1995.
The public hearing was opened at 8:15 p.m.
Mr. David Mitchell, representing the Community Foundation, stated the
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question is not, whether this property will be used for a public garden
as it is not a community garden n~ and absent the purchase of the
property, it will not be a community garden. He stated the question is
whether the Williamson Act restrictions will be removed now or removed
five years from now. He noted in the event that the five years goes by
before there is a cancellation, there will be no payments to the City
for the park fund. Mr. Mitchell briefly reviewed the history of the
property noting the Community Foundation purchased the property by
merger in October 1993. He noted Mr. Nelson's original intent was to
preservethe property, that proved impossible and Mr. Nelsonknew this.
The property has passed through two agencies dealing in open space and
neither is willing to hold the property in that condition. The
property was transferred to the Nelson Foundation without any
conditions. In October 1988 Mr. Nelson wrote a letter t6 the Director
of the California State Parks Foundation, expressing the fact that the
property needed to be sold and the proceeds used for charitable
purposes. This is what the Community Foundation intends to do.
Ms. Virginia Fanelli, representing the Community FoUndat~0n, addressed
finding #2 as outlined in the Memo from the 'City Attorney to the
Council datedApril 27, 1995. She noted they have looked at a one mile
radius from this site and found three one acre sites, outlined in the
map presented. She explained why none of these sites are adequate.
Mr. Mitchell stated there are a substantial number of fees being paid
into the Park Fund for the cancellation of the Williamson Act. In
addition to this, the property is isolated and too small for a park.
He noted the Community Foundation and the Nelson Foundation have no
duty to maintain this property as a garden. Mr. Mitchell stated the
Community Foundation's endowment, which this will be added to, provides
income which is used for many different charitable uses, both in
Saratoga and throughout the County. He stated under Community
Foundation policies the income frf~ this property would generate
$60,000 to $70,000 a year. He also noted the expense in keeping the
property would stop. Mr. Mitchell ~tated in its present fenced and
locked condition the property is doing no one any good. He stated the
question is whether the property should remain in its present condition
for the next five years or the City 2receive a substantial sum and the
Community'.Foundation be allowed to add to their endowment fund to be
used for charitable purposes.
Dr. F.L. Stutzman, 15195 Park Dr., read a prepared statement (undated)
which had been presented to the Council in their packets at the April
5th and May 3rd meetings.
Ms. Ann Waltonsmith, 21060 Saratoga Biills Road, stated she talked to a
representative who deals in preserving open space. She noted this
representative had some ideas to preserving this land including the
City buying this property at a bargain price. She noted the City
should be careful before moving ahead and losing an opportunity to save
this property. She requested that the City and Community Foundation
work together to preserve this.
Mr. Don Macrae, stated he has lived in the valley for many years and
has watched the valley become congested as well has having pollution.
and traffic problems. He believes it was Mr. Nelson's vision to
preserve this property to meet the needs of the community. He noted
that very little of the funds from the Community Foundation are donated
to ecology and there were special concessions to allow this property to
go under the Williamson Act.
Ms. Robin Kennedy, Attorney, representing Friends of the Nelson
Gardens, summarized her comments in her letters to the Council dated
March 30, 1995 and April 27, 1995. She reviewed her response to the
proposed findings, which must be met to cancel the Williamson Act. Ms.
Kennedy addressed a court case involving the County of Stanislaus.
Mr. Bud Alexander, 20760 Trinity Ave., stated he is on the list to
receive communication about this issue, and did not receive a copy of
exhibit C. He noted proposed finding Al(c) regarding trespassers etc.,
he has yet to see a vandal or trespasser. Mr. Alexander stated there
is adequate residential in this area and expressed concern about
overcrowding the schools if more residential is proposed.
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Mr. A1Abshire, 19735Solano Dr., stated the Williamson Act is in place
for a good reason and the City should not consider cancelling it.
Mr. Mitchell stated a number of the arguments against cancelling the
Williamson Act, would have a lot more force if they were not talking
about such a short time (5 years). He noted there was a six year
period between the Nelson Foundation's negotiations with the City of
Saratoga and the merger of the Nelson Foundation with the Community
Foundation. He stated there did not appear to be any attempt to put
together a plan to make this into a garden. He noted in the six year
period, nothing happened, and there was no logical way to put together
a plan to benefit anyone, other than the immediate neighborhood. Mr.
Mitchell stated the Community Foundation is obligated to make its
endowment work for the entire community. He stated th&y do not have
any obligation to maintain this property in agriculture that is active
and open to the public. Mr. Mitchell noted this property is not in the
City's open space element of the General Plan, nor is it in the City's
development proposal for parks. He reviewed past and present board
members who are saratoga residents and spoke in favor of the
cancellation. He noted the funds received from the Community
Foundation will be for the public's benefit and will go in the Park
Development Fund, which will be used to enhance other open space areas
of the City. He noted if the Williamson Act is held for another five
years the funds will not be available.
The public hearing was closed at 9 p.m.
In response to Councilmember Tucker's question, Mr. Riback stated he is
not familiar with the Stanislaus court case.
Councilmember Wolfe stated the property is surrounded by residential
and it is a matter of timing. He believes if the City does not
establish the funds for the enhancement of the existing parks they will
be missing an opportunity. He addressed Sanhorn Park noting there is
a Youth Science Institute in this park for the school children. He
stated he would like more information on this. He also noted, in
response to public's comments, the Bay Area has been declared one of
the more pollution free areas in the United States.
Councilmember Jacobs believes all the findings required can be made, he
noted exhibit C of Ms. Fanelli's letter dated April 6th provides, the
minimum of the necessary findings and the remarks made by the
applicants provide additional basis for the cancellation. He stated it
is not appropriate for the Council to define the findings at this time,
but direct staff and legaI counsel to provide this. He stated the
Council should address the general public policy issues which have been
raised. Councilmember Jacobs stated the City does not own this
property and does not and never will have the funds to purchase it. He
noted Saratoga is a poor city because other government agencies take
money from the cities and it does not come back to the cities. He
noted so many of the things the Council would like to do they can't
because they do not have the money. He added the proponents of the
cancellation had approximately 10 years to come up with a plan. He
stated for the Council to come up with the money to purchase this
property they would have to levy a tax and this would have to be.
approved by a two thirds vote because it is a special tax. He stated
petitions should have been circulated and then put on the ballot if so
requested. He noted the Council cannot take the property and cannot
afford to buy it even if they wanted to. Councilmember Jacobs addressed
a letter from Mr. Frank Nelson dated October 17, 1988 regarding the
sale of this property. He noted this property is surrounded by
housing, is prime land for housing and cannot be purchased cheaply.
Councilmember Jacobs went on to say that all Councilmembers would like
more open space and parks, and have been offered $600,000 to put into
the Park Development Fund to be used for the existing parks. He added
if this land is left in the Williamson Act for another five years, the
property is then free to be developed and there will be no funds
offered to the City. He agrees the Williamson Act is there for a
reason, but believes this is a situation were the Williamson Act serves
the public no purpose. Councilmember Jacobs addressed Ms. Kennedy's
letter regarding the findings of the California Land Conservation Act
and noted the City must make the best of what they can and move
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forward. Regarding the General Plan, Councilmember Jacobs added the
Council has, back in October, enunciated and voted on its intent to
effectively change the General Plan to permit development on this land.
Councilmember Moran believes the important parts of this decision were
made several months ago when the Community Foundation proposed the
funds to the City. She feels the findings can be made.
Councilmember Tucker stated she would like information on Sanborn Park
and what they provide.
Mayor Burger stated she concurs with the majority of the Council that
the findings can be made to cancel the Williamson Act.
City Attorney Riback stated if the City Council believes there is
substantial evidence to support the findings for the tentative
cancellation, the Council should direct the City Attorney to prepare
the appropriate findings to bring back for review.
WOLFE/JACOB8 MOVED TO REMOVE THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE NELSON GARDENS
AT 20851 SARATOGA HILL8 ROAD FROM THE WILLIAMSON ACT AND DIRECT THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE HESOLUTION FOR THE TENTATIVE CANCELLATION.
PASSED 5-0.
5. C. 2) Claim of Wharton in connection with automobile damage
sustained on Quito Road.
MORAN/TUCKER MOVED TO REJECT TEE CLAIM. PASSED 5-0.
3) Claim of Dondlck in connection with Bicycle Accident
TUCHEE/JACOBS MOVED TO HEJECT THE CLAIM BECAUSE OF LATENES8. PASSED 5-
.
4) Claim of Kessler in connection with Fallen Tree
WOLFE/MORAN MOVED TO REJECT THE CLAIM. PASSED 5-0.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Landscaping for Highway 85 - Councilmember Tucker (continued
from 4/19)
City Engineer Perlin stated at the previous meeting staff was directed
to obtain the modified landscaping plans, this has been done and they
have been available at City Hall. He stated there are a total of 284
trees along the Saratoga portion of the freeway and Caltrans proposes
to change the deciduous trees to Redwood trees. Mr. Perlin reviewed
the plan before the Council, noting he is recommending deciduous trees
at the right-of-ways along the Saratoga portion of the freeway for
aesthetic reasons. He noted there is room for a variety of trees at
the right-of-way.
In response to Councilmembers' questions, Mr. Perlin stated homes are
further from the road at the overpass sections and there are no plans.
for landscaping the freeway median. He noted if the City wanted to
landscape the Saratoga portion of t]ae median they could do so with
permission from Caltrans. He noted the plan is to switch trees one for
one. They are not moving or changing the number of trees, but simply
changing the species.
Ms. Joan Hershkowitz, 19364 Shubert Ct., stated the deciduous trees are
not aesthetically pleasing and prefers all evergreens. She stated she
would urge the Council to explore the sound absorbing panels for the
median if landscaping is considered. She noted several letters have
been sent to local politicians to explore federal funds for noise
studies.
Councilmember Moran asked if concerns regarding disease had been
identified when planting all one species.
Mr. Perlin stated trees can get diseased along the freeway. He also
stated the degree to which an evergreen versus a deciduous tree can
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'remove pollutants out of the air is difficult to measure. He also
noted that three varieties of evergreens will be planted.
Councilmember Tucker stated the NoiseAbatement Committee felt strongly
about the evergreen trees and noted there is the perception that the
evergreen trees will reduce the noise and air pollution.
Councilmember Jacobs expressed concern about all evergreen trees, he
noted they give a lot of shade and this may be a negative impact on
some of the property owners who live adjacent to these trees.
Councilmember Tucker stated the City Council should take the Noise
Committee's requests into consideration. _
Mayor Burger stated this was turned over to a sub-committee for their
ideas, she noted there is a clear indication that they want all
evergreens and the Council should listen to this group.
Mr. Perlin'stated he would suggest retaining some deciduous trees.
TUCKER/MORAN MOVED TO ACCEPT CALTRANS PROPOSAL TO REPLACE ALL THE
DECIDUOUS TREES WITH EVERGREENS. PASSED 4-1 (Jacobs No).
B. Personnel Changes:
1) Change in title of Administrative Assistant
Staff recommends that the City Council change the title of
Administrative Assistant to Assistant to the City Manager.
Councilmember Tucker requested that items 7 B 1 & 2 be continued to a
Tuesday meeting as she would like some background information on this.
Mayor Burger stated there is no paper work on this because the City
Manager felt it was a simple change and he could explain it, and if
approved then go through the exercise.
Councilmember Moran stated she concurs with Councilmember Tucker and
would like some background information.
Councilmember Wolfe stated he needs to be educated on how this will
affect finances.
The Council welcomed the new Administrative Assistant, Jennifer
Britton.
2) Change in salar~ range of Public Services Assistant
Staff recommends that the City Council change the salary range for
Public Services Assistant from Range 89 to Range 98 effective 7/1/95.
TUCKER/JACOBS MOVED TO CONTINUE ITEMS 7B 1&2 TO TUESDAY MAY 9TE IN
ORDER TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION. PASSED 5-0.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Oral Communications (continued) and instructions' to staff
regarding actions on current oral communications
- None
C. Ordinance removing from Chapter 9 of the City Code the
prohibition against parking vehicles for sale on a
public street (without removing similar provisions from
Chapter 15) (first reading and introduction)
City Attorney Riback stated the California Supreme Court several years
ago determined that parking vehicles for sale on a public street is a
constitutional right of the individual's freedom of speech. Most
cities have not taken this law off their books until challenged. He
noted Saratoga has been challenged. He stated this is not enforceable
and should be removed off the books. Mr. Riback noted it will not
affect the right of the City to regulate the advertising of vehicles
for sale on private property and all other parking restrictions can
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still be applied.
MORAN/TUCKER MOVED TO INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY, WAIVING FURTHER READING
AN ORDINANCE REMOVING FROM CHAPTER g OF THE CITY CODE THE PROHIBITION
AGAINST PARKING VEHICLES FOR SALE O~= A PUBLIC STREET. PASSED 5-0.
The Council excused the City Attorney at 10:20 p.m.
S. B. Ordinance designating as a Heritage Landmark the carmichael
House, 14051 Saratoga-Sulxnyvale Road (first reading and
introduction)
TUCKER/MORANMOVED TO INTRODUCE BY TXTLE ONLY, WAIVING FURTHER HEADING
AN ORDINANCE'APPROVING THE HERITAGE I~NDMARKDESIGNATIONi PASSED 5-0.
D. Transit Assist Items:
1) Authorization of Staff to submit Proposal_to Outreach &
Escort, Inc. for Provision of Services to West Valley
Cities
2) Authorization of Mayor to sign Agreement with Outreach
& Escort for the Provision of Services to the West
valley cities
3) Authorization of Mayo= to sign Agreement with Grosvenor
Bus Lines, Inc. for s~)plemental Transportation Services
Councilmember Moran gave a report on Transit Assist meetings noting a
decision has been made to submit a bid. She noted if the bid is
accepted it would be her advice to ask Transit Assist to sign the
contract and continue to provide sen,ices. She stated the contract is
for 17 months and they can pull out of this at any time.
It was a consensus of the Council that Transit Assist submit a bid to
provide services for 17 monthS.
E. Memo Authorizing Publicity for Upcoming Hearings - No
hearings scheduled May 17.
9. ROUTINE MATTERS
a. Approval of Minutes - 4/11~ 4/19~ 4/25
Councilmember Tucker questioned thE! minutes of 4/11, page 4, 1st
paragraph, she expressed concern about the following wording "If it
appears that the Spaich alternative is not possible then the City's
fall back position would be to further develop Kevin Moran Park."
Councilmember Tucker stated she would also like to explore the
development of other parks.
Councilmember Jacobs stated the Council has been talking about further
development of Kevin Moran Park and there are plans to do this.
Mr. Peacock stated there were no other alternatives discussed 'at this-
meeting.
Councilmember Tucker stated this is not something she voted on as a
conclusion.
The Council agreed to .change the wording to "If it appears that the
Spaich alternative is not possible then the City's fall back position
would be to further study the possibility of development of Kevin Moran
Park".
The minutes of.4/11 were approved as amended.
Councilmember Moran amended the minutes of 4/25 as follows:
Page 2, last paragraph add the following wording after "...reserve
level." "In discussion with the Council, the FAC also suggested
reducing expenditures and deferring expenditures as alternative steps
to take when the City is close to invading its required reserve."
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The minutes of 4/25 were approved as amended.
Councilmember Tucker amended the minutes of 4/19 as follows:
Page 6 word "power" should be "par".
The minutes of 4/19 were approved as amended.
B. Approval of Warrant List
JACOBS/MORAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE WARRANT LIST. PASSED 5-0.
10. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
A. Agency Assignment Reports
Councilmember Wolfe reported on the SCCCA-Legislative Task Force,
noting they discussed unfunded mandates. Regarding Saratoga Business
Development, they formed several sub-committees, He noted the Farmers
Market will take place June 10th and an Arts'and Culture sub-committee
was formed. He noted a survey by telephone of Saratoga residents will
take place regarding what businesses residents would like to see in the
town. He noted the Mayor and Vice Mayor have been talking to the
merchants.
Councilmember Wolfe reported on the Santa Clara County Water District,
noting at the annual meeting there were concerns about the increase in
water rates in the next decade to take care of pollution mitigation
projects.
Councilmember Moran stated the Hakone Foundation had a spring festival.
Regarding the Emergency Council they are looking for people who would
be interested in being on the Citizen Preparedness Committee. She
stated she would like to work with the Public Safety Commission and
have them work with the citizens.
Regarding the School Liaison, Councilmember Moran pointed out that the
Saratoga Elementary PTA had presented a Golden Oak Award to Julia Peck
from the California State PTA for her outstanding service.
Concerning the Saratoga Sister Committee, Councilmember Moran stated
they are in the process of selecting students for the exchange program.
Councilmember Tucker reported on the West Valley Sanitation District,
noting the proposed budget for 1995-96 will be submitted to the cities
and there are no changes in the fees for the coming year.
Councilmember Jacobs stated he talked to Cindy Ruby who noted the
school is anxious to meet with the Council and would like to do it
during the summer months.
City Manager Peacock stated he sent letters to the High School and
Union School Districts also the College, indicating the City Council's
master calendar. He suggested the schools send a letter to the Council
with a proposed agenda and formally set up a meeting.
Councilmember Moran stated she will talk to Cindy Ruby. She noted she
attended a League of California Peninsula Division meeting on schools
and one of the things she took away from this meting was that the
communication between schools and cities must be good. She noted she
will contact Cindy and request a letter as addressed by Mr. Peacock.
Mayor Burger noted she attended a retirement dinner for the head
football coach of Saratoga High School and read a proclamation from the
Council.
Mayor Burger reported on the Library Joint Powers Agency meeting, they
approved the by-laws and appointed a Chair and Vice Chair. She noted
she has agreed to be a part of a sub-committee crafting board
procedures. She will be meeting in the summer with a Finance/Budget
Committee.
Regarding the Mayors and Managers meeting, Mayor Burger stated there
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was a presentation by Larry Stone, ~ssessor, from Santa Clara County.
They learned about the appeals process.
Mayor Burger noted she contacted churches regarding a candlelight vigil
as addressed by Teresa Polycn at the last meeting. She noted President
Clinton declared the following Sund~y, after the bombing, a national
day of mourning and the Churches indicated they had planned services.
She also noted she attended the Sara'~oga Youth Court and this was well
received.
Mayor Burger stated an alternate is needed on the Transportation Policy
Advisory Board. Councilmember Jacobs volunteered.
She noted on April 22nd she spoke on behalf of another CoUncilmember at
the American Association of University Women who presented an
Educational Foundation award to Councilmember Moran. The Council
congratulated Councilmember Moran.
B. General Council Items
Mayor Burger noted she and Councilmember Jacobs attended the first
design review committee meeting. She noted they introduced themselves
and worked on defining the purpose of the committee.
Councilmember Jacobs stated there seemed to be a consensus on the major
problem areas and believes there will be a good working relationship.
Councilmember Moran suggested including the landscaping process into
the design review process. She suggested this committee hear from Mr.
Curry, who is a member of the Heritage Tree Committee.
1) Agenda items for next adjourned regular meeting
Staff recommends that the City Council wait until May 17 to determine
agenda items for June 13 meeting with Parks and Recreation Commission.
2) Items concerning Library Joint Powers Authority
a) Appoint Council Alternate
Councilmember Tucker volunteered to be the alternate.
b) Appoint Citizens AdvisoryCommlttee alternate from
Library Commlssion
This was continued to June 7th.
3) Other
Mayor Burger stated this is the first Saturday of the Month and asked
if any members would be available for direct contact. No
Councilmembers were available, but Councilmember Wolfe stated that
contact is being made by both Mayor )3urger and Councilmember Jacobs.
11. ADJOUI~NMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m. to a closed for the purpose of:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency negotiator: Harry R. Peacock
Unrepresented employee: Finance Director
After the closed session, the Mayor announced that no definitive action
had been taken. The meeting was adjourned to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May
9, at Administration Meeting Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue.
Respectfully submitted,
Minutes Clerk