HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 02-061RESOLUTION NO. 02-061
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 01-060 AND REFERRING
FIRE DISTRICT APPLICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION
FOR CONSIDERATION OF REVISED PLANS
WHEREAS, substantial work has been accomplished by the Ad Hoc Committee, including the
active participation of the Fire District and other stakeholders, to develop alternative conceptual
plans for a public safety center, including a proposed fire station;
WHEREAS, the alternative conceptual plans developed by the Ad Hoc Committee were
reviewed by the City Council at a public meeting on April 17, 2002 at which the City Council
directed City staff to work with the Fire District to facilitate a land exchange between the City
and the Fire District necessary to allow development of the "Scheme A" conceptual design
developed by the Ad Hoc Committee;
WHEREAS, at the July 17, 2002 City Council meeting, a motion was approved to reconsider
the City's September 5, 2001 Resolution No. 01-060 for denial without prejudice of the Fire
District's Application and to place Resolution 01-060 on the next agenda for reconsideration
before the City Council pursuant to section 2-10.110(f) of the City Code which allows the
Council to reconsider any action (other than an ordinance or license or permit approval) at any
time; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City Code and the directive of the City Council, the
reconsideration of the issues addressed in Resolution No. 01-060 has been agendized for a public
hearing before the City Council on August 7, 2002 and noticed accordingly.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Saratoga that it
has reconsidered and hereby rescinds Resolution No. 01-060.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Sazatoga that Fire District Application for a new fire station be, and it hereby is, referred back to
the Planning Commission for review of revised plans to be submitted by the Fire District
consistent with "Scheme A" developed by the Ad Hoc Committee and the requirements set forth
in the Settlement Agreement of July 17, 2002, and that the Planning Commission review: (1) the
revised plan to ascertain its general conformance with "Scheme A;"-(2) the proposed vacation of
George Whalen Way (the alley behind the existing fire station); and (3) the transfer of the
Heritage Plaza property to the Fire District for General Plan conformity pursuant to Government
Code Section 65402(a).
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.O1-060 AND REFERRING FIRE DISTRICT
APPLICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION FOR CONSIDERATION OF REVISED PLANS
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The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted at an adjourned meeting of the City
Council of the City of Saratoga held on the 7a` day of August 2002 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Stan Bogosian, John Mehaffey, Ann Waltonsmith,
Vice Mayor Evan Baker, Mayor Nick Streit
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Nick Streit, Mayor
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0. 01-060 AND REFERRING FIRE DISTRICT
APPLICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION FOR CONSIDERATION OF REVISED PLANS
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