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Home My WebLink About05-19-1999 City Council Minutes MINUTES SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL TIME: Wednesday, May 19, 1999 - 6:30 p.m. PLACE: Closed Session - Administration Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue; Regular Meeting - Council Chambers/Civic Theatre, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue TYPE: Regular Meeting OPEN SESSION - 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION 1. CLOSED SESSION A. Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (One case) MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION - Mayor Shaw declared there was no reportable action taken. Mayor Shaw also reported that at the last meeting of May 11, 1999 an action was taken under Closed Session item B - Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the City Manager to adjust the compensation of the City Manager totaling 5.5%, for approval at tonight's meeting. REGULAR 'MEETING - Mayor Shaw called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Mayor Shaw ROLL CALL - All present with the exception of Councilmember Streit and Vice Mayor Bogosian. Staff present: City Manager Perlin, City Clerk Ramos, City Attorney Randolph, Director of Community Development Walgren, Director of Administrative Services Walker. 2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS A. Resolutions commending Marcia Kaplan, Cheryl Marriage, Henry Murakami and Mark Pierce for their service on the Planning Commission. Mayor Shaw read the resolution of commendation for Mr. Pierce who was present and expressed thanks. Mayor Shaw directed staff to mail the other three resolutions to the recipients. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA - City Clerk Ramos reported that pursuant to Govemment Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on May 14, 1999. 3. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CO1VIMISSIONS AND THE PUBLIC A. Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items Mayor Shaw recognized the following persons who expressed support for the Saratoga Union School District's renovation projects at Saratoga Elementary and Redwood Middle schools and urged the City Council not to take legal action against the School District. Annette Woolse¥, 19952 Durham Court Marcy Burns, 14014 June Way Mimi Frazier, 13519 Ronnie Way Sue Nakaii, 12801 Glenbrae Drive Mayor Shaw commented that the City is currently engaging in discussions with the Saratoga Union School District to work out an amicable plan for the good of the community. Page 1 of 4 Minutes for City Council Regular Meeting May 19, 1999 B. Communications from Boards and Commissions - None C. Written Communications 1. Letter from Craig Northrup, Conductor of West Valley College Symphonic Band requesting waiver of fees for use of Wildwood Park on May 21, 2000, for Community Band Concert. Recommendation: Approve fee waiver. MEHAFFEY/BAKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQLrEST TO WAIVE FEES FOR THE COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT AT WILDWOOD PARK ON MAY 21, 2000. MOTION PASSED 3-0 (Cotmcilmember Streit and Vice Mayor Bogosian absent). 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Previously Discussed Items - None B. New Items Councilmember Mehaffey requested to pull item 4B.4 and 4C for clarification. I. Planning Commission Actions, May 12, 1999 Recommendation: Note and file. 2. Approval of Check Register Recommendation: Note and file. 3. MemoauthorizingpublicityofPublicHearingitems-Approvalofassessments in connection with renewal of the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District (LLA-1) for Fiscal Year 99-00; Harkey appeal; Wang appeal; Fiscal Year 99-00 & 00-01 Budget presentation Recommendation: Direct staff accordingly. 4. Budget Amendment Resolution appropriating $47,500 for Horseshoe Drive landscape improvements. Recommendation: Adopt resolution. 5. Monthly Financial Reports for April1999: a) Treasurers Report b) Investment Report Recommendation: Accept the subject reports. 6.Resolution adjusting compensation ofCity Manager. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution. BAKER/MEHAFFEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 4B 1 - 6 AS PRESENTED. MOTION PASSED 3-0 (Councilmember Streit and Vice Mayor Bogosian absent). C. Claim Against the City - George and Barbara Marcinkowski Recommendation: Reject claim. Councilmember Baker commented that after visiting the subject site, there is no substantiation for this claim against the City. BAKERfMEHAFFEY MOVED TO REJECT THE CLAIM OF GEORGE AND BARBARA MARCINKOWSKI. MOTION PASSED 3-0 (Councilmember Streit and Vice Mayor Bogosian absent). 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:30 p.m. - None 6. OLD BUSINESS A. Ordinance repealing Article 7-10 of and adding Article 7-10 to the Code of the City of Saratoga relating to sewage disposal. Recommendation: Adopt ordinance. Page 2 of 4 Minutes for City Council Regular Meeting May 19, 1999 Mayor Shaw recognized Bert Martel, 14420 Fruitvale Avenue, who expressed discontent and concems about the ordinance including some discrepancies in the text in comparison to the County Code. Farshid Zarbakhsh, 21851 Via Regina, expressed support of the ordinance. RoVa Moazzami, 21851 Via Regina, expressed support of the ordinance and the efforts of the West Valley Sanitation District to implement a pilot program. She commented that the Via Regina area is serviced by the Cupert'mo Sanitary District (CSD), and unfommately, the CSD does not seem interested in helping the Via Regina residents comply with this ordinance in any way. She asked if the City would intervene for the residents to obtain some cooperation and assistance from CSD, and further added that the sewer situation in this area may require major changes to the infrastructure. Mayor Shaw directed staff to respond to the concems expressed earlier by Mr. Martel regarding discrepancies in the ordinance. BAKER/MEHAFFEY MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINACE RELATING TO SEWAGE DISPOSAL. MOTION PASSED 3-0 (Councilmember Streit and Vice Mayor Bogosian absent)Z Councilmember Baker commented he would be happy to discuss the request expressed by Dr. Moa77ami regarding a pilot program for the Via Regina residents and any future infrastructure plans. Mayor Shaw requested Dr. Moazzami to contact the City Manager to discuss any additional technical questions she may have. City Manager Perlin commented that this ordinance will take effect in thirty days. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Proposed budget appropriations to fund new Community Development Department and Engineering Division work stations. Recommendation: Direct staff to proceed with budget appropriations and work station improvements. Community Development Director Walgren presented the staff report. Discussion ensued. Councilmember Baker commented he visited the offices and confirmed there is a need for new furniture in order to increase efficiency and public service. BAKER/MEHAFFEY MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO PROCEED WITH BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS AND WORK STATION IMPROVEMENTS. MOTION PASSED 3-0 (Councilmember Streit and Vice Mayor Bogosian absent). B. Authorization for Mayor to sign joint letter to Interior Secretary Babbitt and Governor Davis regarding support for CAL-FED Program. Recommendation: Authorize Mayor to sign letter on behalf of City. City Manager Perlin provided a comprehensive overview of the CAL-FED program. Rick Callender, a representative from the Santa Clara Valley Water District provided additional information about the program. BAKER/MEHAFFEY MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE JOINT LETTER SUPPORTING THE CAL-FED PROGRAM. MOTION PASSED 3-0 (Councilmember Streit and Vice Mayor Bogosian absent.) 8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) and instructions to staff regarding actions on current oral communications. None 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Note: City Attomey will be excused at this point if no longer needed.) Page 3 of 4 Minutes for City Council Regular Meeting May 19, 1999 Councilmember Mehaffey requested correction to the minutes of April 27 under agenda item 6, Joseph Doll's comments to change the word benefactors to "beneficiaries "; and minutes of May 5 under item 10.B.1, third paragraph, to change the word were to "where"; and, in the fourth paragraph, to change the word an to "and". A. Regular Meeting of April 27, 1999 B. Special Meeting of May 4, 1999 C. Regular Meeting of May S, 1999 MEHAFFEY/SHAW MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 27, 1999 AS AMENDED. MOTION PASSED 3-0 (Councilmember Streit and Vice Mayor Bogosian absent). MEHAFFEY/BAKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 4, 1999 AS PRESENTED; MOTION PASSED 3-0 (Councilmember Slreit and Vice Mayor Bogosian absent). MEHAFFEY/BAKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 4, 1999 AS AMENDED. MOTION PASSED 3-0 (Councilmember Streit and Vice Mayor Bogosian absent). 10. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Councilmember Baker announced that the County Cities Association will be holding a press conference on May 25 at 11 a.m. to kick off the anti graffiti campaign. 11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Perlin reported on: · The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) will be repainting the memorial arch in time for Memorial Day. A donation was received from the Fire District to purchase materials. Additional donations are welcome. · Saratoga Rotary Club has donated $2800 to go towards the cost of trees in the Horseshoe Drive landscaping project. · County workshop on the Base Case Transportation Plan. There is no budget in the Plan for the Highway 85 noise abatement project and the County will be approaching the cities to continue discussions. The Plan is scheduled for approval end of June. The City has been offered an opportunity for a County presentation on the Base Case Transportation Plan in mid June which he recommends the City should accept. There was also discussion regarding the Vasona Corridor Rail project. · The Annual Employee's Recognition breakfast is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on May 27 at Viaggio Restaurant. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Shaw adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. City Clerk Page 4 of 4