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Home My WebLink About07-21-1998 City Council Minutes MINUTES SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL TIME: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 - 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Adult Care Center, 19655 Allendale Ave. TYPE: Adjourned Regular Meeting 1. Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers Jacobs, Moran, Shaw and Mayor Wolfe were present~ Councilmember Bogosian was absent. Staff members present were City Manager Perlin, Community Development Director Walgren, and City Clerk Cory., 2. Report of City Clerk on Posting of Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on July 17. The notice of adjournment from the July 15 Council meeting was properly posted on July 16. 3, Oral communications from the Public on Non-Agendised Items - None. 4. Presentation from West Valley Sanitation District on Sewer SystemRehabilitation Work and Septic systemAbandonment Program Bob Reid, General Manager of the Sanitation District, reported on their current activities and plans for the future. He displayed a map showing drainage basins in Saratoga and noted that a number of sewers in Saratoga date from the early 1900es and require rehabilitation. He also explained how the District is funded without assessment districts or bonded debt. 5. Applicability of Measure G to California Novitiate (Sisters of Notre Dame) Property on Bohlman Road City Manager Perlin explained that the report from the City Attorney concluded that Measure. G does not apply to the subject property. Bill Gorman introduced himself as a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker. Councilmember Shaw said he was not sure whether Councilmember Bogosian~s guestion had been answered. Councilmember Bogosian had believed that only a conditional use permit was required, but apparently design review is also required. Community Development Director Walgren replied that Councilmember Bogosian had been concerned whether the zoning district allowed a quasi public facility. He stated that such a facility was allowed. commission Chair Reports City Manager Perlin stated that the purpose of the reports was to improve interaction between commissions. There was consensus to ask the Commission Chairs to make reports starting at the October quarterly review. Councilmember Moran asked that this not be a permanent policy, but that the Council see how well it works. 7. Quarterly Program and Major Project Review City Manager Perlin noted that a written summary had been provided the Council for this review and asked that Councilmembers bring up any points they wished clarified. a. City Managers 1) Recruitment and Reorganization Issues 2) City Council Policy Manual 3) ALTRANS Project Update 4) New Volunteer efforts B. Community Development Department: City Council Minutes 2 July 2lf X998 1) Zoning Ordinance Amendments 2) Downtown development roundtable 3) Circulation Element Update 4) Mr. Winer~ update 5) Adult Business Ordinance - tobe referred to Public Safety Commission 6) Measure G Implementation Policy C. - Finance Department: 1) MIS Update 2) 5-Year Financial Plan 3) Hillside Infrastructure Reserve Requirement D. Public Works: 1) Capital Projects Update a. Quarry Creek Wetlands Mitigation (Project 9109) b. Quite Road Bridge Replacements (Project 9111) c. ADA Improvements (Project 9302) d. Quite Rd. Sidewalk (Project 9501) 2) Park Development Projects Update a. Playfields Development b. Wildwood Park Restrooms c. Kevin Moran/Gardiner Park improvements d. Heritage Orchard Water Well e. Community Center Renovations 3) Saratoga Ave. Underground Utility District 4) Hakone Caretakers House renovation 5) St. Center Improvements 6) Civic Theatre Renovations 7) Prides Crossing Traffic Study S) Infrastructure Report - CIP Development 9) Pavement Management Program work 10) Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd. (ISTEAPEOJeOt & Relinquishmerit efforts) E. Recreation Department: 1) Friends of Warner Button House Update 2) Warner Button House attic conversion Concerning the Measure G policy, Councilmember Moran believed the Planning Commission should have a chance to discuss the policy at a study session to ensure they approve of it. Concerning the Community Center needs assessment, City Manager Perlin stated that the Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council would be included in the discussions. He believed the cost of the project could be anywhere from $250,000 to $1,000,000. Councilmember Moran felt Saratoga should be guided by financial realities. Concerning the reports in general, Councilmember Moran. asked that it be noted when the proposed timetable has fallen behind. Councilmember Moran requested an update on action and progress to address issues brought up by consultant Judy Sweet. Councilmember Shaw requested a list of what tasks are assigned to which staff members since the reorganization. Concerning the policy manual, Councilmember Shaw felt that it was not a low priority. Councilmember Moran suggested that if Councilmembers have some policies in mind that should be higher on the priority list, those should be done first. Concerning the Zoning Ordinance amendments, Community Development Director Walgren reviewed the report. He showed a map of creeks under jurisdiction of the Santa Clara Valley Water District and reviewed the proposed requirement for a minimum25-foot setback from the creek bank, making regulations consistent for all property owners near creeks. He explained how the location of the bank is determined and stated that any structures previously built legally within the setback would be considered legal non-conforming structures and could be upgraded. City Council Minutes 3 July 21, 1998 Community Development Director Walgren then explained the ordinance limiting new single-family construction to one woodburning fireplace and the definition of a two-car garage. He also explained the proposed changes in how driveways are considered in calculating impervious surface. The change would conform current ordinances to Measure G. Concerning title references, Councilmember Moran suggested that the code be worded in such a way that title changes would not have to'be referenced wherever they occurred. 8. Self-Evaluation of Previous Meeting - July 15 Councilmember Shaw suggested that more discipline of speakers in hearings such as the Jayakumar appeal might be desirable. He suggested timing lights showing the speaker how much time remained. Mayor Wolfe stated he intended to let people be heard as long as he was Mayor. Councilmember Moran thanked City Manager Perlin for introducing the new Public Works Director and suggested this be done for other new department heads. 9. Agency Assignment Reports Councilmember Shaw noted the retirement of Olga MacFarlane, Executive Director 6f the Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council. Mayor Wolfe noted that an appeal has been filed with the Supreme Court on the Measure A sales tax increase lawsuit in which the Cities Association is involved. 10. Citizens Recognition - None. 11. Other Memorial for those killed on Miahwav 85 - In response to a letter from Assemblyman Jim Cunneen, there was consensus to provide $200 for the memorial. Staff was directed to inform Karin Dowdy. Blue Ribbon Panel - Mayor Wolfe stated he intended to communicate with Saratoga citizens concerning his idea for a panel and hoped to obtain feedback. City Manaaer Review - Consensus to conduct in September. Five-Year Plan - Councilmember Shaw requested a timetable from the Finance Commission. City Manager Perlin stated the Commission would probably have done it at the last meeting if it had not been cancelled and would probably do it very soon. Councilmember Shaw suggested having a work session with the Commission if they are not sure of the Council's direction to them. 12. Adjournment At 8:45 p.m. the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Grace E. Cory City Clerk