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1 SPECIAL MEETING –5:30 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM, 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE. CALL MEETING TO ORDER – 5:30 P.M. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA (Pursuant to Gov’t. Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on October 1, 2009) COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items Any member of the public will be allowed to address the City Council for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the council from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Council may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Council Direction to Staff. Oral Communications – Council Direction to Staff Instruction to Staff regarding actions on current Oral Communications. CLOSED SESSION– 5:30 P.M. –ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM, 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSIO CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Initiation of Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) (2 potential cases) CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov’t Code Section 54956.8): (1case) Property: APN No. 503-48-014 and 517-32-001 Agency Negotiator: Dave Anderson, City Manager and John Cherbone, Public Works Director ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION OPEN SESSION – 6:00 P.M. AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2009 2 ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM – 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE. CALL JOINT MEETING TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M. 1. Joint Meeting with the Traffic Safety Commission Recommended Action: Informational only. ADJOURNMENT In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the City Council by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the Community Development Department Director at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Note that copies of materials distributed to the City Council concurrently with the posting of the agenda are also available on the City Website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made available for public review at the office of the City Clerk at the time they are distributed to the City Council. In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 408/868-1269. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II] Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Ann Sullivan, City Clerk for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the City Council for the City of Saratoga was posted on October 1, 2009, at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is also available on the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us Signed this 1st day of October 2009 at Saratoga, California. Ann Sullivan, CMC City Clerk REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M. – CIVIC THEATER/COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA (Pursuant to Gov’t. Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on October 1, 2009) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items Any member of the public will be allowed to address the City Council for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the council from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Council may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Council Direction to Staff. Oral Communications -Council Direction to Staff Instruction to Staff regarding actions on current Oral Communications. Communications from Boards and Commissions Council Direction to Staff Instruction to Staff regarding actions on current Communications from Boards & Commissions. ANNOUNCEMENTS CEREMONIAL ITEMS None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar contains routine items of business. Items in this section will be acted in one motion, unless removed by the Mayor or a Council member. Any member of AGENDA REGULAR MEETING SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL Wednesday, October 7, 2009 1 the public may speak to an item on the Consent Calendar at this time, or request the Mayor remove an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Public Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. 1. City Council Meeting Minutes -September 16, 2009 Recommended action: Approve Minutes 2. Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers Recommended action: That the City Council accepts the Check Registers for the following Accounts Payable payment cycles: September 10, 2009 September 17, 2009 September 24, 2009 3. Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended July 31, 2009 Recommended action: The City Council review and accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month ended July 31, 2009. 4. Adoption of Ordinance Amending the Zoning Regulations related to Regulations for Tobacco Retailers Recommended action: Staff recommends the Council waive the Second Reading and adopt the Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations related to Regulations for Tobacco Retailers. 5. Extension of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) reimbursement for the Chamber of Commerce Recommended action: Approve the extension for an additional six month period ending April 7, 2009. 6. Saratoga Library Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) System Renovation – Additional Work Recommended action: Approve additional Contract Change Order Authority with CIM Air, Inc in the amount of $35,000. PUBLIC HEARINGS None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS 7. Peck Heritage Children’s Garden and Saratoga Heritage Creek Trail Recommended action: Receive report and provide direction to staff. 2 8. Proposed Community Survey Recommended action: Accept report and direct staff accordingly. 9. Solar & Energy Efficiency Financing Districts Recommended action: Accept report and direct staff accordingly. ADHOC & AGENCY ASSIGNMENT REPORTS Mayor Chuck Page Hakone Foundation Executive Committee Peninsula Division, League of California Cities SSC Cities Association Board SCC Cities Association Selection Committee Valley Transportation Authority PAC West Valley Sanitation District West Valley Mayors and Managers Association Council Finance Committee City School Ad-Hoc Vice Mayor Kathleen King Hakone Foundation Board West Valley Flood Control Zone & Watershed Advisory Committee SSC Cities Association Executive Board SCC Cities Association – Joint Economic Development Policy Committee (JEDPC) City School Ad-Hoc Councilmember Jill Hunter Historical Foundation Library Joint Powers Association Santa Clara County Valley Water District Commission Village AdHoc Councilmember Howard Miller Chamber of Commerce KSAR Santa Clara County Emergency Council West Valley Solid Waste Joint Powers Association Council Finance Standing Committee Councilmember Susie Nagpal ABAG Comprehensive County Expressway Planning Study Policy Advisory Board (PAB) County HCD Policy Committee SASCC Sister City Liaison Village AdHoc 3 CITY COUNCIL ITEMS CITY MANAGER’S REPORT ADJOURNMENT In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the City Council by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the Community Development Department Director at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Note that copies of materials distributed to the City Council concurrently with the posting of the agenda are also available on the City Website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made available for public review at the office of the City Clerk at the time they are distributed to the City Council. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (408) 868-1269. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II) Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Ann Sullivan, City Clerk for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the City Council for the City of Saratoga was posted on October 1, 2009, for the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is also available on the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us Signed this 1st day of October 2009 at Saratoga, California. Ann Sullivan, CMC City Clerk 4 NOTE: To view current or previous City Council meetings anytime, go to the City Video Archives at www.saratoga.ca.us 10/7 Regular Meeting – Joint Meeting with Traffic Safety Commission 10/21 Regular Meeting – Joint Meeting with Historical Foundation & Heritage Preservation Commission 11/4 Regular Meeting – Saratoga Ministerial Association 11/18 Regular Meeting – Joint Meeting with Hakone Foundation 12/1 Council Reorganization 12/2 Regular Meeting -12/16 Regular Meeting -CITY OF SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR 2009 5 ___ - SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 7, 2009 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: CityManager’s Office CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: Ann Sullivan, City Clerk DIRECTOR: Dave Anderson SUBJECT: City Council Minutes – September 16, 2009 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes. REPORT SUMMARY: Approve minutes as submitted for September 16, 2009 City Council meeting. FISCAL IMPACTS: N/A CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: N/A ALTERNATIVE ACTION: N/A FOLLOW UP ACTION: Retain minutes for legislative history. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A – Minutes from September 16, 2009 City Council meeting. 6 1 MINUTES SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 The City Council of the City of Saratoga met in Closed Session in the Administrative Conference Room at 5:30 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation (1 case) Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)): Singer vs. Saratoga et al (Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 1-08-CV-113570) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (b) (2 potential cases) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov’t Code Section 54956.8): (2 cases) Property: APN No. 503-48-014 and 517-32-001 Property: APN No. 389-29-008 MAYOR’S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Mayor Page stated there was no reportable information City Council held a Joint Meeting with members of the West Valley College Board of Trustees in the Administrative Conference Room at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Page called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Susie Nagpal, Howard Miller, Jill Hunter, Vice Mayor Kathleen King, Mayor Chuck Page ABSENT: None ALSO Dave Anderson, City Manager PRESENT: Richard Taylor, City Attorney Ann Sullivan, City Clerk Barbara Powell, Assistant CityManager John Cherbone, Public Works Director John Livingstone, Community Development Director Claudia Cauthorn, Interim Recreation Director 7 2 Kim Saxton-Heinrichs, Senior Recreation Supervisor Crystal Morrow, Administrative Analyst Curtis Boone, Records Management Intern REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA Ann Sullivan, City Clerk, reported that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for the meeting of September 16, 2009, was properly posted on September 11, 2009. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The following people requested to speak: Sam McBane Mulford, Chair of Library Commission, thanked Barbara Powell for her support as staff liaison to the commission and Thomas Scott for completing the library maintenance checklist associated with the construction of the library. She expressed her gratitude that the Book Mobile from the Santa Clara County Library was taken to the Taste of Saratoga. She noted students have on-line homework help from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. via Brain Fuse and that it is a free service. In addition, she noted the commission members completed a half day board and commission effectiveness training sponsored by California Association of Library Trustees and Commissioners. Emily Lo thanked the council and staff for participating in the Taste of Saratoga event noting that it was a great success with more activity occurring later in the afternoon. She noted there would be a meeting next Tuesday regarding the evaluation of the Taste of Saratoga event and invited comments. In addition, she stated the City recently agreed to reimburse the Chamber of Commerce for CUP fees associated with their relocation if completed in 6 months and that the time frame expires Friday, September 18th. She stated the Chamber is currently under contractual negotiations, which is about 80% complete and will require approval from the Chamber Board. She asked council to consider extending the time frame until they can complete the negotiations. She also announced a new Chinese festival activity that would be a part of the October 3rd Lantern Walk, which is scheduled from 4 to 6 PM on Big Basin Way. Councilmember Nagpal asked how much extra time the Chamber would need to complete the contract negotiations. Ms. Lo replied about another week or two, however if this contract negotiation fails they would need additional time to search for a new site. Councilmember Hunter asked if the Chamber is reaching out to schools regarding the Lantern Walk. Ms. Lo noted they are doing that as well as reaching out to the Saratoga Library. Citizen Ray stated there are more dead pine trees in the public right-of-way on Highway 9. He also noted there would be a meeting Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Quinlan Center in Cupertino regarding the Lehigh Cement Plant and invited people to attend it. 8 3 Kathleen Casey thanked Council and the Chamber for the Taste of Saratoga in the Village; she also stated she heard there is a meeting scheduled for 5:30 on September 22nd regarding the Buy and Save redevelopment plans and noted it should be on the City’s website. DIRECTION TO STAFF Vice Mayor King inquired if the Chamber’s request for additional time to complete contract negations should be agendized. CityManager Dave Anderson stated it could be agendized on the next council agenda as a consent item. Council directed staff to agendize this item on the October 7, 2009 meeting. COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Jack Lucas, President of the West Valley College Board of Trustees, (WVC) addressed the council regarding the 6:00 p.m. joint meeting noting they appreciate the ongoing great relationship with the city and the opportunity to sit down and discuss issues that involve both entities. He added they enjoy working with the city and look forward to possible partnerships with the city and the college. DIRECTION TO STAFF None ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmember Hunter noted the Historical Foundation will be having a BBQ and silent auction at Garrod’s Stable on September 27 starting at 4PM; tickets are $40 for foundation members and $50 for non-members. She invited everyone to attend and added one of the silent auction prizes would be lunch with Mayor Page. CEREMONIAL ITEMS 1. RECOGNITION OF SARATOGA LITTLE LEAGUE TEAMS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present certificates. Many members of the teams were unable to attend tonight’s meeting; therefore the Mayor will present the certificates to the members at a later date. 2. COMMENDATION HONORING CITIZEN RAY DAVIS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present commendation. 9 4 Mayor Page read and presented the commendation to Citizen Ray Davis. Family members were present to share the recognition with him. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 3. LAUNCH OF NEW CITY WEBSITE STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Presentation only, no action is necessary. Administrative Analyst Crystal Morrow provided a short presentation on the new Saratoga CityWebsite. Councilmembers provided Ms. Morrow with additional recommendations that would make it easier for the general public to browse the new website. Council thanked everyone that participated in this project. CONSENT CALENDAR 4. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes. KING/NAGPAL MOVED TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0. 5. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accepts Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended June 30, 2009 KING/NAGPAL MOVED TO ACCEPT TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED JUNE 30, 2009. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0. 6. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REGISTERS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accepts the Check Registers for Accounts Payable cycles: August 27, 2009 September 03, 2009 KING/NAGPAL MOVED TO ACCEPT CHECK REGISTERS FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CYCLES; AUGUST 27, 2009 AND SEPTEMBER 03, 2009. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0. 7. ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO LAND USE. THE AMENDMENTS WOULD CLARIFY EXISTING PROVISIONS REGARDING HEALTH AND SANITATION, SUBDIVISIONS, ZONING REGULATIONS, AND BUILDING 10 5 REGULATIONS AND WOULD ADOPT NEW PROVISIONS REQUIRING STORY POLES AND SETTING GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive the second reading and adopt the proposed ordinance. Citizen Meg Giberson removed this item for comments and provided a handout. ORDINANCE NO. 272 HUNTER/KING MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO LAND USE AND CLARIFYING EXISTING PROVISIONS REGARDING HEALTH AND SANITATION, SUBDIVISIONS, ZONING REGULATIONS, AND BUILDING REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING NEW PROVISIONS REQUIRING STORY POLES AND SETTING GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0. 8. SARATOGA AVENUE OVERLAY AND REHABILITATION PROJECT ESPL-5332(014) – AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1. Move to declare O’ Grady Paving, Inc. of Mountain View to be the lowest responsible bidder on the project. 2. Move to award a construction contract to O’ Grady Paving, Inc. in the amount of $701,767.50 3. Move to authorize staff to execute change orders to the contract up to to $50,000. KING/NAGPAL MOVED TO 1) DECLARE O’GRADY PAVING, INC. OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER ON THE PROJECT; 2) AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO O’GRADY PAVING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $701,767.50; 3) AUTHORIZE STAFF TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS TO THE CONTRACT UP TO $50,000. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0. 9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS RELATED TO CITY CODE ARTICLE 15-65 (NON-CONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES) AND CITY CODE SECTIONS 15-19.060, 15-12.090 AND 15-17.080 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Council waive the Second Reading and adopt the Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations related to City Code Article 15-65 (Non-Conforming Uses and Structures) and City Code Sections 15-19.060, 15-12.090 and 15-17.080. ORDINANCE NO. 273 11 6 KING/NAGPAL MOVED TO WAIVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS RELATED TO CITY CODE ARTICLE 15-65 (NON-CONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES) AND CITY CODE SECTIONS 15-19.060, 15-12.090 AND 15-17.080. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0. 10. MOTOR VEHICLE (MV) RESOLUTION RESTRICTING U-TURNS ON FRUITVALE AVENUE STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Move to adopt MV Resolution restricting U-Turns on Fruitvale Avenue at the median opening in front ofWest Valley College. Councilmember Miller removed this item for clarification. MV RESOLUTION NO. 283 MILLER/KING MOVED TO ADOPT MV RESOLUTION RESTRICTING U-TURNS ON FRUITVALE AVENUE AT THE MEDIAN OPENING IN FRONT OFWEST VALLEY COLLEGE. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0. 11. DEDICATION OFWILDWOOD WAY UTILITY EASEMENTS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize dedication of utility easements on Wildwood Way to San Jose Water Company and West Valley Sanitation District. KING/NAGPAL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE DEDICATION OF UTILITY EASEMENTS ON WILDWOOD WAY TO SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY AND WEST VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 12. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO CREATE REGULATIONS FOR TOBACCO RETAILERS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a public hearing regarding the attached ordinance establishing a use permit requirement for tobacco retailers, introduce and waive the first reading of the ordinance, and direct staff to place the ordinance on the consent calendar for adoption at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council. City Attorney Richard Taylor provided the staff report. Attorney Taylor noted the Planning Commission recommended two changes to the tobacco use permit requirements that was submitted by the Council: 1) any tobacco retailer that is under 4,000 square feet should go through the Administrative Use Permit process; and 2) if specific location density findings for those uses and others cannot be made, such as being within 1,000 feet of a public park, allow the applicant to go before the Planning Commission. 12 7 Mayor Page opened the public hearing. The following people requested to speak: Victoria Bourdon, speaking on behalf of youth and the Santa Clara County Tobacco Free Coalition, stated she was supportive of the tobacco ordinance. Lorna Sumaraga spoke in support of the proposed tobacco ordinance. No one else requested to speak on this item. Mayor Page closed the Public Hearing. Council discussed the associated costs to the Community Development Department relative to this ordinance and recommended using the Council Discretionary Fund and not to exceed $2,000. MILLER/KING MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ALLOCATE FUNDING FROM COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY FUND NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 TO COVER ASSOCIATED COSTS FOR EXISTING TOBACCO ESTABLISHMENTS TO OBTAIN AN ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND TO REVISIT THESE DEPARTMENTAL COSTS AT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT COST RECOVERY STUDY SESSION. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0. NAGPAL/MOVED TO PLACE THE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO CREATE REGULATIONS FOR TOBACCO RETAILERS ON THE OCTOBER 7, 2009 CONSENT CALENDAR FOR ADOPTION. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0. Mayor Page declared a five minute break at 8:25 p.m. Mayor Page reconvened the regular meeting at 8:30 p.m. OLD BUSINESS 13. RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to proceed with the destruction of records listed in Exhibit A to Resolution 09-043 that was adopted by Council on July 15, 2009. City Clerk Ann Sullivan presented the staff report. Mayor Page invited public comment. 13 8 Kathleen Casey requested to speak on this item and spoke in opposition to the destruction of the records slated for destruction on Exhibit A to Resolution No. 09-043. No one else requested to speak on this item. Mayor Page closed the public comment. MILLER/KING MOVED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY AUTHORIZING STAFF TO DESTROY RECORDS THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER COUNCIL HAS AUTHORIZED THE RECORD DESTRUCTION BASED ON THE ADOPTED RECORDS RETENTION POLICY AND TO PROCEED WITH THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS LISTED IN EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION 09-043 THAT WAS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL ON JUY 15, 2009, THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER TONIGHT’S MEETING. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0. 14. REVISIONS TO RECORDS RETENTION POLICY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution amending City’s Records Retention Schedule. Records Management Intern Curtis Boone presented the staff report. Mayor Page invited public comment. Stan Bogosian spoke in support of scanning all documents and opposes a records retention/destruction program. Kathleen Casey spoke in support of scanning all documents and opposes a records retention/destruction program. No one else requested to speak on this item. Mayor Page closed the public comment. RESOLUTION NO. 09-051 MILLER/PAGE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY’S RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AS NOTED IN EXHIBIT A; AND TO TREAT “AUDIO RECORDINGS” AS A WORKING FILE TO CREATE OFFICIAL MINUTES AND TO BE DISCARDED AFTER THE OFFICIAL MINUTES HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY COUNCIL. MOTION PASSED 4-1-0 WITH KING OPPOSING. In the interest of accommodating members of the public Mayor Page moved to Item 17 at 9:50 P.M. 15. 2009 FALL ISSUE OF THE SARATOGAN 14 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept report and direct staff accordingly. Administrative Analyst Crystal Morrow presented the staff report. Mayor Page invited public comment. No one requested to speak on this item. Council provided recommendations for a theme and topics for the fall issue of The Saratogan. NEW BUSINESS 16. ADVERTISING POLICY AND AD GUIDELINES WITH CONTRACT STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Advertising Policy and Advertising Guidelines with Contract. Senior Recreation Supervisor Kim Saxton-Heinrich presented the staff report. Mayor Page invited public comment. No one requested to speak on this item MILLER/NAGPAL MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADVERTISING POLICY AND ADVERTISING GUILDELINES WITH CONTRACT. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0. 17. PREPARATION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CITY’S ABILITY TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SARATOGA CITY CODE. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to prepare an ordinance comparable to the sample attached to this staff report that would establish the City’s ability to issue administrative citations for violations of the Saratoga City Code. Community Development Director John Livingstone presented the staff report. Mayor Page invited public comment. Adam Montgomery, representative of Silicon Valley Association of Realtors, spoke in opposition of assessed administrative fines prior to a hearing before the City’s hearing officer. No one else requested to speak on this item. Mayor Page closed the public comment. 15 10 NAGPAL/KING MOVED THAT STAFF PREPARE AN ORDINANCE COMPARABLE TO THE SAMPLE PROVIDED IN THE STAFF REPORT THAT WOULD ESTABLISH THE CITY’S ABILITY TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SARATOGA CODE. MOTION PASSED 4-1-0 WITH MILLER OPPOSING. 18. VILLAGE FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AMENDMENTS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept report and approve the proposed Village Facade Improvement Program amendments. Administrative Analyst Crystal Morrow presented the staff report. Mayor Page invited public comment. No one requested to speak on this item. Mayor Page closed the public comment. Council concurred to remove the wording pertaining to the ‘City building codes’ from the first criteria item listed under the category of “Program Criteria” and the ‘first priority item listed under “Funds are available on a first-come-first serve basis” in the “How to Apply” section; and that the Village Adhoc Committee create a “Mission Statement”. MILLER/KING MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED VILLAGE FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AMENDMENTS WITH THE TWO ADDITIONAL ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE “PROGRAM CRITERIA” AND “HOW TO APPLY” SECTIONS; AND A “MISSION STATEMENT” TO BE CREATED BY THE VILLAGE ADHOC COMMITTEE. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0. 19. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION OF AREAS NOT SERVED BY THE CITY’S LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT -LLA-1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept Report and provide direction to staff. Public Works Director John Cherbone presented the staff report. Mayor Page invited public comment. No one requested to speak on this item. Mayor Page closed the public comment. 16 11 Councilmembers volunteered to work with residents of neighborhoods not served by the City’s Landscape and Lighting Assessment District (LLAD) and encourage those neighborhoods to participate in the LLAD program. 20. ACTION MINUTES FORMAT STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution establishing “Action Minutes” format for compiling legislative minutes for Saratoga City Council and Planning Commission meetings, and establishing the video recordings of such meetings part of the official record. Mayor page invited public comment. No one requested to speak on this item. Mayor Page closed the public comment. RESOLUTION NO. 09-052 MILLER/HUNTER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING “ACTION MINUTES” FORMAT FOR COMPILING LEGISLATIVE MINUTES FOR SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND ESTABLISHING THE VIDEO RECORDINGS OF SUCH MEETINGS PART OF THE OFFICIAL RECORD; AND “DETAIL SUMMARY” FORMAT FOR STUDY SESSIONS. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0. ADHOC & AGENCY ASSIGNMENT REPORTS Mayor Chuck Page – reported: Valley Valley Transportation Authority PAC – met recently and they discussed reductions in bus line service and that service would be discontinued on lines that have the least amount of ridership; however, they will continue to accommodate specific needs of West Valley College students. Vice Mayor Kathleen King – reported: SSC Cities Association Executive Board – she attended the last meeting and discussion took place regarding retirement benefits and whether or not there would be enough funding to meet this obligation, and if a reduction in employees would have to be considered; they also discussed a two-tier benefit approach and a motion was made that cities look into this concern and evaluate it going forward. In addition, they discussed a position-at-large opening for next year. Councilmember Jill Hunter – reported: Historical Foundation – a friend recently joined the Historical Foundation and enjoys reading the Newsletter. She noted fund raising activities have been profitable and the Foundation is planning to hire an executive director. She stated they are moving forward with park landscaping. Santa Clara County Valley Water District Commission – noted we need to be aware of how much water we are using. 17 12 Councilmember Howard Miller – had nothing to report. Councilmember Susie Nagpal – reported: County HCD Policy Committee -she attended the housing meeting and they received approval of American Recovery Act money related to affordable housing. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Vice Mayor King asked to agendize a presentation by Circle Farms (an organic farm). Mayor Page seconded this request. Councilmember Hunter would like the Saratoga community to pledge to be a more “green” community by planting 2,000 trees by 2015 (including the new trees that have already been planted) and asked to agendize this. Councilmember Nagpal seconded this request. Councilmember Miller asked to agendize Council priorities and work plans – including all the extra ordinance requests, in order to determine where we stand with costs associated to these requests and the city attorney’s budget. Councilmember Nagpal seconded this request. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Dave Anderson noted that Rebecca Elliott has asked to schedule a special meeting regarding the retirement benefits issue for the second or third Thursday in October. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Page asked for a motion to adjourn. MILLER/KING MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING AT 11:50PM. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted: Ann Sullivan, CMC City Clerk 18 Dave Anderson Melanie Whittaker Mary Furey SUBJECT: Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council review and accept the Check Registers for the following Accounts Payable payment cycles: REPORT SUMMARY: Attached are the Check Registers for: Date Ending Check No. 09/10/09 113213 113250 37 59,182.52 09/10/09 09/02/09 113212 09/17/09 113251 113302 51 124,126.31 09/17/09 09/10/09 113250 09/24/09 113303 113360 57 521,031.48 09/24/09 09/17/09 113302 AP Date Check No . Issued to Dept. Amount 09/10/09 113234 Various 22,055.06 09/17/09 113271 Facility 45,605.70 09/24/09 113310 Facility 126,678.98 09/24/09 113339 Public Safety 344,573.67 The following are Accounts Payable checks that were voided or manually issued: AP Date Check No. Amount 09/10/09 113227 (597.50) 09/17/09 09/24/09 September 10, 2009 September 17, 2009 September 24, 2009 Accounts Payable (None) (None) Monthly Law Service -September Hydrotec Void -Reissue Issued to Description SC County -Office of the Sheriff General Accounts Payable Accounts Payable The following is a list of Accounts Payable checks issued for more than $20,000 and a brief description of the expenditure: Pacific Gas & Electric Various Monthly Gas and Electric Service Fund Purpose Checks Released North Campus -Construction CIM Air, Inc CIP -Facility Project Library HVAC George Bianchi Construction CIP -Facility Project Prior Check Register SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 7, 2009 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: Finance & Administrative Services CITY MANAGER: PREPARED BY: DEPT. DIRECTOR: Type of Checks Date Starting Check No. Ending Check No. Total Checks Amount 19 The following is a list of cash reduction by fund: Fund # AP 09/10 AP 09/17 AP 09/24 Total 111 General 28,516.36 29,518.92 370,862.72 428,898.00 231 Village Lighting 3,064.74 1,797.95 4,862.69 232 Azule Lighting 225.44 225.44 233 Sarahills Lighting 250.29 250.29 243 Carnelian Glen 313.00 313.00 246 Greenbriar Landscape 154.24 154.24 247 Kerwin Ranch Landscape 622.00 622.00 251 McCartysville Landscape 18.92 360.00 378.92 252 Prides Crossing Landscape 1,378.23 993.00 2,371.23 253 Saratoga Legends Landscape 316.00 316.00 254 Sunland Park Landscape 406.00 406.00 255 Tricia Woods Landscape 9.46 9.46 271 Beauchamps Landscape 52.15 52.15 272 Bellgrove Landscape 334.97 3,196.00 777.11 4,308.08 273 Gateway Landscape 161.20 406.00 567.20 274 Horseshoe Landscape/Lighting 8.87 640.00 648.87 275 Quito Lighting 1,090.15 1,090.15 276 Tollgate LLD 113.32 113.32 277 Village Commercial Landscape 549.44 549.44 411 CIP Street Projects 2,069.10 19,730.04 828.97 22,628.11 412 CIP Parks Projects 2,316.60 45,621.70 499.98 48,438.28 413 CIP Facility Projects 135,917.77 135,917.77 414 CIP Admin Projects 14,037.00 14,037.00 421 Tree Fine Fund 75.00 75.00 431 Grant Fund -CIP Streets 1,585.57 834.00 2,419.57 612 Workers' Comp 239.32 43.00 282.32 621 Office Stores Fund 1,413.00 528.44 791.12 2,732.56 622 Information Technology 657.77 990.06 952.50 2,600.33 623 Vehicle & Equipment Maint 665.82 3,905.67 200.00 4,771.49 624 Building Maintenance 16,836.13 717.59 6,747.68 24,301.40 59,182.52 124,126.31 521,031.48 704,340.31 ALTERNATIVE ACTION: N/A FOLLOW UP ACTION: N/A ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Check Registers in the 'A/P Checks By Period and Year' report format TOTAL Fund Description 20 SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PAGE NUMBER: 1 DATE: 09/30/2009 CITY OF SARATOGA ACCTPA21 TIME: 12:00:29 CHECK REGISTER − DISBURSEMENT FUND SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.t_c=’21’ and transact.ck_date=’20090910 00:00:00.000’ ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/10 FUND − 009 − DISBURSEMENT FUND CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT −−−−−−−−−−−−−−VENDOR−−−− −−−−−−−−−BUDGET UNIT −−−−−DESCRIPTION−−−−−− SALES TAX AMOUNT 11111 113213 09/10/09 234 A T & T 6246202 MONTHLY RECURRING 0.00 178.07 11111 113213 09/10/09 234 A T & T 6246202 ALARM SYSTEM 0.00 86.47 11111 113213 09/10/09 234 A T & T 6246202 SR CNTR ALARMS 0.00 30.46 11111 113213 09/10/09 234 A T & T 1117102 EMERGENCY RESPONSE 0.00 204.55 11111 113213 09/10/09 234 A T & T 6246202 N CAMPUS 0.00 72.73 11111 113213 09/10/09 234 A T & T 1115301 CORP YD ER LINE 0.00 47.35 11111 113213 09/10/09 234 A T & T 1115301 BLANEY PHONE MODEM 0.00 15.33 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 634.96 11111 113214 09/10/09 72 ADVANTAGE JANITORIAL SUP 6246202 SUPPLIES − JANITORIAL 0.00 47.69 11111 113214 09/10/09 72 ADVANTAGE JANITORIAL SUP 6246202 SUPPLIES − JANITORIAL 0.00 111.87 11111 113214 09/10/09 72 ADVANTAGE JANITORIAL SUP 6246202 SUPPLIES − JANITORIAL 0.00 514.25 11111 113214 09/10/09 72 ADVANTAGE JANITORIAL SUP 6246202 SUPPLIES − JANITORIAL 0.00 1,183.64 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 1,857.45 11111 113215 09/10/09 521 ALLIED LOCK & SAFE INC 1115301 RE−KEY LOCKS − PARKS 0.00 143.50 11111 113216 09/10/09 164 AMERICAN SERVICES GROUP 6246202 SUPPLIES − JANITORIAL 0.00 119.50 11111 113217 09/10/09 500 BARRAGAN, FRUCTOSO 111 FACILITY DEP REFUND 0.00 300.00 11111 113218 09/10/09 303 BAY AREA FLOOR MACHINE C 6246202 SUPPLIES − JANITORIAL 0.00 91.12 11111 113219 09/10/09 766 BEAR, KATE 1114101 WCC 08/24/2009 0.00 11.53 11111 113220 09/10/09 607 BUDGET FLOORING 6246202 FLOOR REPAIR/PHASE 2 0.00 376.00 11111 113221 09/10/09 179 CIM AIR, INC 6246202 REPAIRS − HVAC 0.00 1,669.10 11111 113221 09/10/09 179 CIM AIR, INC 6246202 REPAIRS − HVAC 0.00 451.30 11111 113221 09/10/09 179 CIM AIR, INC 6246202 REPAIRS − HVAC 0.00 157.50 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 2,277.90 11111 113222 09/10/09 262 COVAD COMMUNICATION 6223201 MTHLY SVC 08/16−09/15 0.00 543.90 11111 113223 09/10/09 342 DATA TICKET INC 1117101 MTHLY SVC 07/09 0.00 100.00 11111 113224 09/10/09 564 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FI 6213102 COPIER LEASE 9/09 0.00 1,413.00 11111 113225 09/10/09 349 DUNCAN PRINTING 1112101 HOLIDAY SIGNS 0.00 68.18 11111 113225 09/10/09 349 DUNCAN PRINTING 1114101 HOLIDAY SIGNS 0.00 68.17 11111 113225 09/10/09 349 DUNCAN PRINTING 1113101 HOLIDAY SIGNS 0.00 68.17 11111 113225 09/10/09 349 DUNCAN PRINTING 1115101 HOLIDAY SIGNS 0.00 68.17 11111 113225 09/10/09 349 DUNCAN PRINTING 1116101 HOLIDAY SIGNS 0.00 68.17 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 340.86 11111 113226 09/10/09 504 FOSSATI, MICHAEL 1114101 SCCAPO MTHLY FEE 0.00 25.00 11111 113227 09/10/09 14 HYDROTEC IRRIGATION EQUI 1115301 REPAIRS − GARDNER PK 0.00 307.97 11111 113227 09/10/09 14 HYDROTEC IRRIGATION EQUI 6235202 MAINTENANCE VEH 111 0.00 66.08 11111 113227 09/10/09 14 HYDROTEC IRRIGATION EQUI 6235202 MAINTENANCE VEH 110 0.00 66.08 11111 113227 09/10/09 14 HYDROTEC IRRIGATION EQUI 1115301 REPAIRS − SARA AVE 0.00 157.37 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 597.50 21 SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PAGE NUMBER: 2 DATE: 09/30/2009 CITY OF SARATOGA ACCTPA21 TIME: 12:00:29 CHECK REGISTER − DISBURSEMENT FUND SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.t_c=’21’ and transact.ck_date=’20090910 00:00:00.000’ ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/10 FUND − 009 − DISBURSEMENT FUND CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT −−−−−−−−−−−−−−VENDOR−−−− −−−−−−−−−BUDGET UNIT −−−−−DESCRIPTION−−−−−− SALES TAX AMOUNT 11111 113228 09/10/09 19 IAN GEDDES TREE CARE, IN 2525302 REMOVE TREE − PROS RD 0.00 1,347.50 11111 113229 09/10/09 63 INTERSTATE TRAFFIC CONTR 4119111−002 SUPPLIES − STREETS 0.00 918.79 11111 113229 09/10/09 63 INTERSTATE TRAFFIC CONTR 1115301 SIGNS − PARKS 0.00 300.44 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 1,219.23 11111 113230 09/10/09 500 MAGANA, MARIBEL 111 FACILITY DEP REFUND 0.00 300.00 11111 113231 09/10/09 499 MILLMAN & INDUSTRIAL CAR 111 DED:3000 DUES 0.00 320.00 11111 113232 09/10/09 145 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 1112301 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 73.16 11111 113232 09/10/09 145 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 1112301 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 28.60 11111 113232 09/10/09 145 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 1112101 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 118.00 11111 113232 09/10/09 145 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 1114101 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 28.38 11111 113232 09/10/09 145 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 1114201 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 28.39 11111 113232 09/10/09 145 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 1112301 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 113.87 11111 113232 09/10/09 145 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 6223201 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 113.87 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 504.27 11111 113233 09/10/09 540 ORCHARD SUPPLY 6246202 SUPPLIES − FACILITIES 0.00 157.08 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 6246202 NATURAL GAS VEH 0.00 117.52 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 6246202 BUILDINGS 0.00 10,801.52 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 1115301 PARKS /OPEN SPACES 0.00 920.02 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 1115201 TRAFFIC SIGNALS 0.00 1,094.97 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 1115201 CITY WIDE ST LIGHTS 0.00 636.26 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 1115201 SEAGULL WAY 0.00 59.67 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 2755302 QUITO LIGHTING 0.00 1,090.15 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 2325302 AZULE LIGHTING 0.00 225.44 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 2335302 SARAHILLS LIGHTING 0.00 250.29 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 2315302 VILLAGE LIGHTING 0.00 2,151.66 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 2315302 VILLAGE LGHTING 0.00 11.63 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 2315302 VILLAGE LIGHTING 0.00 529.46 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 2515302 MCCARTYSVILLE 0.00 18.92 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 2555302 TRICIA WOODS 0.00 9.46 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 2715302 BEAUCHAMPS 0.00 52.15 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 2525302 PRIDES CROSSING 0.00 30.73 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 2725302 BELLGROVE CIRCLE 0.00 334.97 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 2745302 HORSESHOE 0.00 8.87 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 6246202 N CAMPUS 0.00 513.76 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 6246202 NATURAL GAS VEHICLE 0.00 93.80 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 2315302 OAK ST 0.00 30.57 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 2735302 GATEWAY SVC 0.00 161.20 11111 113234 09/10/09 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 1115301 PUBLIC LIBRARY 0.00 2,912.04 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 22,055.06 11111 113235 09/10/09 180 PACIFIC PRODUCTS & SERVI 4119111−002 MARKERS − STREETS 0.00 1,150.31 11111 113236 09/10/09 214 PETTY CASH − RECREATION 1116101 POSTAGE 0.00 11.45 11111 113236 09/10/09 214 PETTY CASH − RECREATION 1116101 MTG SUPPLIES 0.00 61.79 11111 113236 09/10/09 214 PETTY CASH − RECREATION 6246202 SUPPLIES − FACILITIES 0.00 10.00 22 SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PAGE NUMBER: 3 DATE: 09/30/2009 CITY OF SARATOGA ACCTPA21 TIME: 12:00:29 CHECK REGISTER − DISBURSEMENT FUND SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.t_c=’21’ and transact.ck_date=’20090910 00:00:00.000’ ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/10 FUND − 009 − DISBURSEMENT FUND CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT −−−−−−−−−−−−−−VENDOR−−−− −−−−−−−−−BUDGET UNIT −−−−−DESCRIPTION−−−−−− SALES TAX AMOUNT TOTAL CHECK 0.00 83.24 11111 113237 09/10/09 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 6246202 BUILDINGS 0.00 52.75 11111 113237 09/10/09 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 1115301 PARKS /OPEN SPACES 0.00 15,964.36 11111 113237 09/10/09 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 2765302 TOLLGATE 0.00 113.32 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 16,130.43 11111 113238 09/10/09 136 SCOTTY’S AUTOMOTIVE 6235202 MAINTENANCE VEH 109 0.00 63.89 11111 113239 09/10/09 149 SIERRA DISPLAY INC 2315302 LIGHTS − VILLAGE 0.00 341.42 11111 113240 09/10/09 160 SIERRA PACIFIC TURF SUPP 1115301 SUPPLIES − PARKS 0.00 750.09 11111 113240 09/10/09 160 SIERRA PACIFIC TURF SUPP 1115301 SUPPLIES − PARKS 0.00 181.84 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 931.93 11111 113241 09/10/09 236 SOLECTRIC ELECTRIC CONTR 1115301 PARK RESTROOM TESTING 0.00 617.50 11111 113242 09/10/09 237 SPRAY MART II 6235202 PARTS FOR SPRAYER 0.00 38.23 11111 113243 09/10/09 500 TEODORA, ELIZABETH 111 FACILITY DEP REFUND 0.00 300.00 11111 113244 09/10/09 343 TMT ENTERPRISES INC 1115301 SUPPLIES − PARKS 0.00 126.73 11111 113245 09/10/09 377 UNITED SITE SERVICES OF 4129237−001 FENCE RNTL − KMP 0.00 2,316.60 11111 113246 09/10/09 500 VASQUEZ, STEPHANIE 111 FACILITY DEP REFUND 0.00 300.00 11111 113247 09/10/09 590 WANG, MARIA 1116101 INSTRUCTOR − MANNERS 0.00 119.20 11111 113248 09/10/09 408 WCBS − WEST COAST BUILDI 1115301 C SPRINGS PARK 07/09 0.00 175.00 11111 113248 09/10/09 408 WCBS − WEST COAST BUILDI 1115301 C SPRINGS PARK 08/09 0.00 175.00 11111 113248 09/10/09 408 WCBS − WEST COAST BUILDI 1115301 EL QUITO PARK 08/09 0.00 175.00 11111 113248 09/10/09 408 WCBS − WEST COAST BUILDI 1115301 EL QUITO PARK 07/09 0.00 175.00 11111 113248 09/10/09 408 WCBS − WEST COAST BUILDI 1115301 WILDWOOD PARK 07/09 0.00 175.00 11111 113248 09/10/09 408 WCBS − WEST COAST BUILDI 1115301 WILDWOOD PARK 08/09 0.00 175.00 11111 113248 09/10/09 408 WCBS − WEST COAST BUILDI 1115301 K MORAN PARK 08/09 0.00 175.00 11111 113248 09/10/09 408 WCBS − WEST COAST BUILDI 1115301 K MORAN PARK 07/09 0.00 175.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 1,400.00 11111 113249 09/10/09 544 WHEEL WORKS 6235202 MAINTENANCE VEH 118 0.00 279.12 11111 113249 09/10/09 544 WHEEL WORKS 6235202 MAINTENANCE VEH 117 0.00 152.42 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 431.54 11111 113250 09/10/09 447 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE 1115301 FIRST AID − PARKS 0.00 41.68 11111 113250 09/10/09 447 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE 1115201 FIRST AID − STREETS 0.00 41.68 11111 113250 09/10/09 447 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE 1116101 FIRST AID− RECREATION 0.00 12.78 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 96.14 TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 59,182.52 TOTAL FUND 0.00 59,182.52 23 SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PAGE NUMBER: 4 DATE: 09/30/2009 CITY OF SARATOGA ACCTPA21 TIME: 12:00:29 CHECK REGISTER − DISBURSEMENT FUND SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.t_c=’21’ and transact.ck_date=’20090910 00:00:00.000’ ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/10 FUND − 009 − DISBURSEMENT FUND CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT −−−−−−−−−−−−−−VENDOR−−−− −−−−−−−−−BUDGET UNIT −−−−−DESCRIPTION−−−−−− SALES TAX AMOUNT TOTAL REPORT 0.00 59,182.52 24 SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PAGE NUMBER: 1 DATE: 09/30/2009 CITY OF SARATOGA ACCTPA21 TIME: 12:01:17 CHECK REGISTER − DISBURSEMENT FUND SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.t_c=’21’ and transact.ck_date=’20090917 00:00:00.000’ ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/10 FUND − 009 − DISBURSEMENT FUND CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT −−−−−−−−−−−−−−VENDOR−−−− −−−−−−−−−BUDGET UNIT −−−−−DESCRIPTION−−−−−− SALES TAX AMOUNT 11111 113251 09/17/09 3 A & M MOTOR SUPPLY 6235202 SUPPLIES − AUTO 0.00 226.42 11111 113251 09/17/09 3 A & M MOTOR SUPPLY 6235202 SUPPLIES − AUTOS 0.00 39.61 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 266.03 11111 113252 09/17/09 762 A TOOL SHED 1115301 AERATOR RENTAL 0.00 82.50 11111 113253 09/17/09 35 ACCENT GRAPHICS 1111201 NAMEPLATE − JOHNSON 0.00 29.58 11111 113254 09/17/09 72 ADVANTAGE JANITORIAL SUP 1115301 SUPPLIES − PARKS 0.00 74.53 11111 113254 09/17/09 72 ADVANTAGE JANITORIAL SUP 1115301 SUPPLIES − JANITORIAL 0.00 468.77 11111 113254 09/17/09 72 ADVANTAGE JANITORIAL SUP 1115301 SUPPLIES − JANITORIAL 0.00 399.70 11111 113254 09/17/09 72 ADVANTAGE JANITORIAL SUP 6246202 SUPPLIES − JANITORIAL 0.00 319.12 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 1,262.12 11111 113255 09/17/09 521 ALLIED LOCK & SAFE INC 1115301 PADLOCKS−PORTA POTTY 0.00 49.16 11111 113255 09/17/09 521 ALLIED LOCK & SAFE INC 1115301 PADLOCKS−PORTA POTTY 0.00 45.78 11111 113255 09/17/09 521 ALLIED LOCK & SAFE INC 6246202 SUPPLIES − FACILITIES 0.00 78.11 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 173.05 11111 113256 09/17/09 500 ANGELI, JOSEPH 1116101 CANCELLED CLASS 0.00 74.00 11111 113257 09/17/09 500 BALL, DEBBIE 1116101 CANCELLED CLASS 0.00 74.00 11111 113258 09/17/09 500 BELSHE, HIROKO 1116101 CANCELLED CLASS 0.00 210.00 11111 113259 09/17/09 500 CHAN, JAMIE 1116101 CANCELLED CLASS 0.00 69.00 11111 113260 09/17/09 176 CIENEGA LANDSCAPING 2745302 HORSESHOE DR 07/09 0.00 320.00 11111 113260 09/17/09 176 CIENEGA LANDSCAPING 2745302 HORSESHOE DR 08/09 0.00 320.00 11111 113260 09/17/09 176 CIENEGA LANDSCAPING 1115301 FOOTHILL PARK 07/09 0.00 178.00 11111 113260 09/17/09 176 CIENEGA LANDSCAPING 1115301 FOOTHILL PARK 08/09 0.00 178.00 11111 113260 09/17/09 176 CIENEGA LANDSCAPING 2435302 CARNELIAN GLEN 07/09 0.00 178.00 11111 113260 09/17/09 176 CIENEGA LANDSCAPING 2435302 CARNELIAN GLEN 08/09 0.00 135.00 11111 113260 09/17/09 176 CIENEGA LANDSCAPING 1115301 VILLAGE GARBAGE 08/09 0.00 220.00 11111 113260 09/17/09 176 CIENEGA LANDSCAPING 1115301 VILLAGE GARBAGE 07/09 0.00 220.00 11111 113260 09/17/09 176 CIENEGA LANDSCAPING 1115301 C SPRINGS 7/09 0.00 400.00 11111 113260 09/17/09 176 CIENEGA LANDSCAPING 1115301 C SPRINGS 08/09 0.00 400.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 2,549.00 11111 113261 09/17/09 654 CIVICA SOFTWARE 4149413−001 CITY WEBSITE 0.00 14,037.00 11111 113262 09/17/09 229 COAST OIL COMPANY LLC 6235202 UNLEADED /DIESEL 0.00 1,583.49 11111 113263 09/17/09 500 COTE, DEBORAH 1116101 CANCELLED CLASS 0.00 218.00 11111 113264 09/17/09 370 ECONOMY LUMBER 4119111−001 SUPPLIES − HOLIDAY DR 0.00 6.04 11111 113265 09/17/09 373 ECS IMAGING, INC 6223201 LASERFICHE LSAP 0.00 819.38 11111 113265 09/17/09 373 ECS IMAGING, INC 1118101 LASERFICHE USERS 0.00 4,096.88 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 4,916.26 11111 113266 09/17/09 416 EVANS WEST VALLEY SPRAY 1115301 PEST CNTL − HAKONE 0.00 500.00 25 SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PAGE NUMBER: 2 DATE: 09/30/2009 CITY OF SARATOGA ACCTPA21 TIME: 12:01:17 CHECK REGISTER − DISBURSEMENT FUND SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.t_c=’21’ and transact.ck_date=’20090917 00:00:00.000’ ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/10 FUND − 009 − DISBURSEMENT FUND CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT −−−−−−−−−−−−−−VENDOR−−−− −−−−−−−−−BUDGET UNIT −−−−−DESCRIPTION−−−−−− SALES TAX AMOUNT 11111 113266 09/17/09 416 EVANS WEST VALLEY SPRAY 1115301 OAK SPRAY − FRUITVALE 0.00 2,465.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 2,965.00 11111 113267 09/17/09 421 EWING IRRIGATION 1115301 SUPPLIES − RAVENWOOD 0.00 9.91 11111 113267 09/17/09 421 EWING IRRIGATION 1115301 SUPPLIES − IRRIGATION 0.00 119.43 11111 113267 09/17/09 421 EWING IRRIGATION 1115301 PVP PIPE − RAVENWOOD 0.00 7.92 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 137.26 11111 113268 09/17/09 542 FURLO & FURLO 4119141−002 PIERCE RD STORM DR 0.00 19,724.00 11111 113269 09/17/09 454 GACHINA LANDSCAPE MANAGE 1115201 WEED ABATEMENT 0.00 451.00 11111 113269 09/17/09 454 GACHINA LANDSCAPE MANAGE 2525302 LNDSCP − SARAGLEN 0.00 993.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 1,444.00 11111 113270 09/17/09 455 GARDENLAND POWER EQUIPME 1115201 SUPPLIES − STREETS 0.00 40.58 11111 113270 09/17/09 455 GARDENLAND POWER EQUIPME 1115301 SUPPLIES − PARKS 0.00 11.94 11111 113270 09/17/09 455 GARDENLAND POWER EQUIPME 1115301 SUPPLIES − PARKS 0.00 7.37 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 59.89 11111 113271 09/17/09 458 GEORGE BIANCHI CONSTRUCT 413 RETENTION − N CAMPUS 0.00 −3,396.50 11111 113271 09/17/09 458 GEORGE BIANCHI CONSTRUCT 4139351−002 N CAMPUS BUILDING 0.00 16,708.00 11111 113271 09/17/09 458 GEORGE BIANCHI CONSTRUCT 4139351−002 N CAMPUS BUILDING 0.00 33,965.00 11111 113271 09/17/09 458 GEORGE BIANCHI CONSTRUCT 413 RETENTION − N CAMPUS 0.00 −1,670.80 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 45,605.70 11111 113272 09/17/09 742 GIULIANI & KULL, INC 111 SURVEYOR SVC 07/09 0.00 960.00 11111 113273 09/17/09 500 GULESSERIAN, ANAHID 1116101 CLASS REFUND 0.00 192.00 11111 113274 09/17/09 500 HOCHLEUTNER, NELYA 1116101 CANCELLED CLASS 0.00 129.00 11111 113275 09/17/09 489 HORIZON DISTRIBUTORS, IN 1115301 SUPPLIES − PARKS 0.00 25.48 11111 113276 09/17/09 14 HYDROTEC IRRIGATION EQUI 1115301 VALVE REPAIRS − SARA 0.00 157.37 11111 113276 09/17/09 14 HYDROTEC IRRIGATION EQUI 1115301 REPAIRS − GARDNER 0.00 307.97 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 465.34 11111 113277 09/17/09 500 KIER, PON 1116101 CANCELLED CLASS 0.00 89.00 11111 113278 09/17/09 500 KIM, VON 1116101 CANCELLED CLASS 0.00 209.00 11111 113279 09/17/09 194 LIEBERT, CASSIDY WHITMOR 1112301 LGL SVC − 07/09 0.00 280.00 11111 113280 09/17/09 200 LIND, BRAD 1114201 CALBO TRAINING−REED 0.00 150.00 11111 113280 09/17/09 200 LIND, BRAD 1114201 CALBO TRAINING−MCLEAN 0.00 150.00 11111 113280 09/17/09 200 LIND, BRAD 1114201 ICC − CERT RENEWAL 0.00 70.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 370.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 1115301 BEAUCHAMPS 08/09 0.00 212.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 1115301 BEAUCHAMPS 07/09 0.00 212.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 1115301 RAVENWOOD 07/09 0.00 110.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 1115301 RAVENWOOD 08/09 0.00 110.00 26 SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PAGE NUMBER: 3 DATE: 09/30/2009 CITY OF SARATOGA ACCTPA21 TIME: 12:01:17 CHECK REGISTER − DISBURSEMENT FUND SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.t_c=’21’ and transact.ck_date=’20090917 00:00:00.000’ ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/10 FUND − 009 − DISBURSEMENT FUND CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT −−−−−−−−−−−−−−VENDOR−−−− −−−−−−−−−BUDGET UNIT −−−−−DESCRIPTION−−−−−− SALES TAX AMOUNT 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 1115301 AZULE PARK 08/09 0.00 565.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 1115301 AZULE 07/09 0.00 565.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 1115301 HISTORICAL 07/09 0.00 170.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 1115301 HISTORICAL 08/09 0.00 170.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 1115301 NORTH CAMPUS 08/09 0.00 450.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 1115301 NORTH CAMPUS 07/09 0.00 450.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 2515302 MCCARTYSVILLE 07/09 0.00 180.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 2515302 MCCARTYSVILLE 08/09 0.00 180.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 2545302 SUNLAND 08/09 0.00 203.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 2545302 SUNLAND 07/09 0.00 203.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 2475302 KERWIN RANCH 07/09 0.00 311.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 2475302 KERWIN RANCH 08/09 0.00 311.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 2725302 BELLGROVE 08/09 0.00 1,598.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 2725302 BELLGROVE 07/09 0.00 1,598.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 2535302 LEGENDS 07/09 0.00 158.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 2535302 LEGENDS 08/09 0.00 158.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 2735302 GATEWAY 08/09 0.00 203.00 11111 113281 09/17/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 2735302 GATEWAY 07/09 0.00 203.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 8,320.00 11111 113282 09/17/09 500 MACEEVER, JOHN 1116101 CANCELLED CLASS 0.00 184.00 11111 113283 09/17/09 500 MENDEZ, MAGGIE 1116101 CANCELLED CLASS 0.00 74.00 11111 113284 09/17/09 131 NORMAN PAUL PRINT CTR 1116201 FACILITY BROCHURES 0.00 399.30 11111 113285 09/17/09 577 NUTRITIVE FOODS, LLC 1116101 INSTRUCTOR − COOKING 0.00 94.50 11111 113286 09/17/09 145 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 6213102 COPY PAPER 0.00 528.44 11111 113287 09/17/09 168 ORCHARD SUPPLY HARDWARE− 1115301 SUPPLIES − PARKS 0.00 227.31 11111 113287 09/17/09 168 ORCHARD SUPPLY HARDWARE− 1115201 SUPPLIES − STREETS 0.00 138.90 11111 113287 09/17/09 168 ORCHARD SUPPLY HARDWARE− 1115201 INCORRECT CHARGE 0.00 46.74 11111 113287 09/17/09 168 ORCHARD SUPPLY HARDWARE− 1115201 CREDIT SUPPLIES 0.00 −46.74 11111 113287 09/17/09 168 ORCHARD SUPPLY HARDWARE− 1115201 CREDIT SUPPLIES 0.00 −4.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 362.21 11111 113288 09/17/09 500 PATAKY, GRACE 1116101 CANCELLED CLASS 0.00 148.00 11111 113289 09/17/09 334 POWELL, BARBARA 1112101 CSTI CLASS 8/31−9/03 0.00 65.00 11111 113289 09/17/09 334 POWELL, BARBARA 1112101 MILEAGE − CSTI CLASS 0.00 272.80 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 337.80 11111 113290 09/17/09 702 PYRATE TECHS 1116101 COVER − 2009 REC 0.00 300.00 11111 113291 09/17/09 82 SAN JOSE BLUE PRINT 4319112−002 PRINTS − SARA AVE 0.00 1,585.57 11111 113292 09/17/09 500 SAVASTIOUK, ALISA 1116101 CLASS REFUND 0.00 169.00 11111 113293 09/17/09 136 SCOTTY’S AUTOMOTIVE 6235202 MAINTENANCE VEH #111 0.00 66.08 11111 113293 09/17/09 136 SCOTTY’S AUTOMOTIVE 6235202 MAINTENANCE VEH #110 0.00 66.08 11111 113293 09/17/09 136 SCOTTY’S AUTOMOTIVE 6235202 MAINTENANCE VEH #119 0.00 63.89 27 SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PAGE NUMBER: 4 DATE: 09/30/2009 CITY OF SARATOGA ACCTPA21 TIME: 12:01:17 CHECK REGISTER − DISBURSEMENT FUND SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.t_c=’21’ and transact.ck_date=’20090917 00:00:00.000’ ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/10 FUND − 009 − DISBURSEMENT FUND CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT −−−−−−−−−−−−−−VENDOR−−−− −−−−−−−−−BUDGET UNIT −−−−−DESCRIPTION−−−−−− SALES TAX AMOUNT 11111 113293 09/17/09 136 SCOTTY’S AUTOMOTIVE 6235202 MAINTENANCE VEH #109 0.00 893.76 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 1,089.81 11111 113294 09/17/09 160 SIERRA PACIFIC TURF SUPP 1115301 SUPPLIES − LANDSCAPE 0.00 109.25 11111 113294 09/17/09 160 SIERRA PACIFIC TURF SUPP 1115301 SUPPLIES − PARKS 0.00 144.71 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 253.96 11111 113295 09/17/09 237 SPRAY MART II 6235202 SPRAYER PARTS 0.00 95.05 11111 113296 09/17/09 313 THE MERCURY NEWS 1112101 NEWSPAPER 10/03−01/01 0.00 60.60 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 6246202 SUPPLIES − FACILITIES 0.00 60.34 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112101 MMANC CONFERENCE 0.00 165.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1111201 SUPPLIES − COMISSION 0.00 19.82 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1116101 GUIDE LUNCH − 7/22 0.00 11.26 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1116101 TRIP − 8/12,9/9,9/16 0.00 44.54 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1116101 KING TUT TIX 9/9 0.00 1,216.50 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1116101 BEACH BABYLON 12/10 0.00 281.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1116101 GUIDE LUNCH 8/12 0.00 13.80 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1116101 S PACIFIC TIX 10/07 0.00 1,980.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1111201 SUPPLIES − MTG 7/28 0.00 21.36 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112101 MTG W/COUNCIL 7/29 0.00 13.93 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 6235202 EPA FEES 2009/10 0.00 153.50 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1115301 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 8.18 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1115301 SUPPLIES − PARKS 0.00 68.10 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112301 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION 0.00 113.79 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1115301 SUPPLIES − K MORAN PK 0.00 21.65 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1115301 SUPPLIES − TRAINING 0.00 17.34 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1116101 SUPPLIES − CAMPS 0.00 901.36 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1116101 CONSTANT CONTACT 0.00 65.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 6246202 SUPPLIES − FACILITIES 0.00 92.84 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 6235202 TRAILER PARTS 0.00 188.95 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1115201 SUPPLIES − STREETS 0.00 23.71 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1115201 CREDIT − SUPPLIES 0.00 −23.71 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1114101 WEST CHAP CONF − KATE 0.00 90.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 6246202 SUPPLIES − FACILITIES 0.00 54.89 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 6246202 SUPPLIES − FACILITIES 0.00 37.56 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 6246202 SUPPLIES − FACILITIES 0.00 24.73 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1111201 SUPPLIES − COMISSION 0.00 37.23 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112101 CSTI TRAINING 8/31 0.00 650.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112201 MTGS 8/03, 08/04 0.00 202.65 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112201 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 6.95 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112201 MTG 08/06 0.00 98.94 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112201 LCC ANNUAL CONF 0.00 250.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112301 C SENSE TRAINING FEES 0.00 200.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112301 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 80.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112301 ER PREP MTG 8/04 0.00 14.84 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112301 ER ER PREP MTG 8/04 0.00 7.65 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1113101 GFOA ACCT TRAINING 0.00 616.50 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 6223201 B/U DRIVE 0.00 53.91 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 6223201 SUPPLIES − COMPUTER 0.00 38.30 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 6223201 SUPPLIES − COMPUTER 0.00 33.85 28 SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PAGE NUMBER: 5 DATE: 09/30/2009 CITY OF SARATOGA ACCTPA21 TIME: 12:01:17 CHECK REGISTER − DISBURSEMENT FUND SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.t_c=’21’ and transact.ck_date=’20090917 00:00:00.000’ ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/10 FUND − 009 − DISBURSEMENT FUND CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT −−−−−−−−−−−−−−VENDOR−−−− −−−−−−−−−BUDGET UNIT −−−−−DESCRIPTION−−−−−− SALES TAX AMOUNT 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 6246202 SUPPLIES − FACILITIES 0.00 50.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 6235202 MAINTENANCE VEH #120 0.00 52.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1115201 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 24.43 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1115201 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 30.76 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 6128501 WELLNESS SNACKS 0.00 116.11 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1115201 PAPER SHREDDER 0.00 96.01 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1115301 PAPER SHREDDER 0.00 96.01 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 6223201 FED EX 08/20 0.00 44.62 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 4139342−002 POSTAGE − CORP LAV 0.00 16.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1118302 SARA GARAGE SALE 0.00 106.77 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112101 09 LCC CONF−ANDERSON 0.00 500.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1111101 09 LCC CONF−PAGE 0.00 500.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112101 TRAINING 07/23 0.00 14.86 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112101 TRAINING − DEBBIE 0.00 179.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112101 SUPPLIES − MTG 7/28 0.00 83.24 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112101 BUSINESS BOOK 0.00 56.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112101 CLAIMS TRAINING 0.00 77.84 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1111101 LDRSHIP MTG − PAGE 0.00 55.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112101 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 17.15 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1111201 SUPPLIES − COMM MTG 0.00 82.43 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112101 EVENT WORKSHOP 0.00 9.72 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112101 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 59.05 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 6128501 WELLNESS SNACKS 0.00 123.21 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1111101 TASTE OF SARATOGA 0.00 100.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112101 MMANC TRAINING 0.00 299.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112101 CREDIT MMANC 0.00 −25.00 11111 113299 09/17/09 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD 1112101 OFFICE CAMERA 0.00 587.86 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 11,308.33 11111 113300 09/17/09 544 WHEEL WORKS 6235202 MAINTENANCE VEH #119 0.00 476.84 11111 113301 09/17/09 500 ZANDIFAR, RAHA 1116101 CANCELLED CLASS 0.00 84.00 11111 113302 09/17/09 447 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE 1115301 MEDICAL SUPPLIES 0.00 24.58 11111 113302 09/17/09 447 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE 1115201 MEDICAL SUPPLIES 0.00 24.58 TOTAL CHECK CHECK 0.00 49.16 TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 124,126.31 TOTAL FUND 0.00 124,126.31 TOTAL REPORT 0.00 124,126.31 29 SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PAGE NUMBER: 1 DATE: 09/30/2009 CITY OF SARATOGA ACCTPA21 TIME: 12:01:51 CHECK REGISTER − DISBURSEMENT FUND SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.ck_date=’20090924 00:00:00.000’ ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/10 FUND − 009 − DISBURSEMENT FUND CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT −−−−−−−−−−−−−−VENDOR−−−− −−−−−−−−−BUDGET UNIT −−−−−DESCRIPTION−−−−−− SALES TAX AMOUNT 11111 113303 09/24/09 546 ABAG POWER PURCHASING 6246202 MTHLY GAS SVC 09/09 0.00 1,200.00 11111 113304 09/24/09 72 ADVANTAGE JANITORIAL SUP 6246202 SUPPLIES − JANITORIAL 0.00 321.22 11111 113304 09/24/09 72 ADVANTAGE JANITORIAL SUP 6246202 SUPPLIES − JANITORIAL 0.00 642.39 11111 113304 09/24/09 72 ADVANTAGE JANITORIAL SUP 6246202 SUPPLIES − JANITORIAL 0.00 94.03 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 1,057.64 11111 113305 09/24/09 659 ADVANTAGE OFFICE SOLUTIO 1112301 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 218.50 11111 113306 09/24/09 521 ALLIED LOCK & SAFE INC 4129237−001 FURNITURE LOCKS − KMP 0.00 499.98 11111 113306 09/24/09 521 ALLIED LOCK & SAFE INC 6246202 SUPPLIES − FACLITITES 0.00 42.61 42.61 11111 113306 09/24/09 521 ALLIED LOCK & SAFE INC 6246202 SUPPLIES − FACILITIES 0.00 150.16 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 692.75 11111 113307 09/24/09 197 ARROWHEAD MOUNTAIN SPRIN 6246202 MTHLY SVC 09/09 0.00 131.07 11111 113308 09/24/09 125 CARNEKIE, DIANE 111 MED REIMB Q1/10 0.00 600.00 11111 113309 09/24/09 571 CHANG TAI DO KARATE & FI 1116101 INSTRUCTOR − KARATE 0.00 189.66 11111 113309 09/24/09 571 CHANG TAI DO KARATE & FI 1116101 INSTRUCTOR − KARATE 0.00 568.98 11111 113309 09/24/09 571 CHANG TAI DO KARATE & FI 1116101 INSTRUCTOR − KARATE 0.00 63.22 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 821.86 11111 113310 09/24/09 179 CIM AIR, INC 6246202 HVAC REPAIRS 0.00 457.38 11111 113310 09/24/09 179 CIM AIR, INC 4139374−001 SARA LIBRARY HVAC 0.00 126,221.60 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 126,678.98 11111 113311 09/24/09 230 COLONY LANDSCAPE MAINTEN 1115301 C SPRINGS PARK 0.00 8,300.00 11111 113312 09/24/09 589 CPO LTD 6213102 COPIER LEASE 08/09 0.00 678.04 11111 113313 09/24/09 273 CRW SYSTEMS, INC 1114101 CRW CONF − FOSSATI 0.00 100.00 11111 113314 09/24/09 320 CYGANY INC 1115301 SUPPLIES − PARKS 0.00 576.00 11111 113315 09/24/09 370 ECONOMY LUMBER 4119111−001 SUPPLIES − STREET 0.00 10.07 11111 113316 09/24/09 419 EVENT SERVICES 1115301 MTHLY RNTL 08/09 0.00 305.90 11111 113317 09/24/09 421 EWING IRRIGATION 1115301 SUPPLIES − RAVEN WOOD 0.00 4.34 11111 113317 09/24/09 421 EWING IRRIGATION 1115301 SUPPLIES − RAVEN WOOD 0.00 8.73 11111 113317 09/24/09 421 EWING IRRIGATION 1115301 SUPPLIES − C SPRINGS 0.00 285.42 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 298.49 11111 113318 09/24/09 454 GACHINA LANDSCAPE MANAGE 1115301 CLEANUP− SARA RAILWAY 0.00 125.00 11111 113318 09/24/09 454 GACHINA LANDSCAPE MANAGE 4219211−002 TREE REMOVAL−BELLGROV 0.00 75.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 200.00 11111 113319 09/24/09 455 GARDENLAND POWER EQUIPME 1115301 SUPPLIES − PARKS 0.00 72.58 11111 113320 09/24/09 453 GT JORDAN ELECTRIC, INC 4139322−001 REPAIRS − THEATER 0.00 6,460.00 30 SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PAGE NUMBER: 2 DATE: 09/30/2009 CITY OF SARATOGA ACCTPA21 TIME: 12:01:51 CHECK REGISTER − DISBURSEMENT FUND SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.ck_date=’20090924 00:00:00.000’ ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/10 FUND − 009 − DISBURSEMENT FUND CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT −−−−−−−−−−−−−−VENDOR−−−− −−−−−−−−−BUDGET UNIT −−−−−DESCRIPTION−−−−−− SALES TAX AMOUNT 11111 113321 09/24/09 484 HIGHWAY TECHNOLOGIES, IN 1118302 SUPPLIES − SARA EVENT 0.00 219.91 11111 113322 09/24/09 489 HORIZON DISTRIBUTORS, IN 1115301 BACKPACK SPRAYER 0.00 207.55 11111 113323 09/24/09 491 HUMAN BEHAVIOR ASSOCIATE 1112301 EAP − MTHLY SVC 08/09 0.00 418.00 11111 113324 09/24/09 14 HYDROTEC IRRIGATION EQUI 1115301 REPAIRS − N CAMPUS 0.00 102.30 11111 113324 09/24/09 14 HYDROTEC IRRIGATION EQUI 2775302 BACKFLOW − WILDWOOD 0.00 549.44 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 651.74 11111 113325 09/24/09 19 IAN GEDDES TREE CARE, IN 1115301 TREE MAINT − SARA AVE 0.00 1,675.00 11111 113325 09/24/09 19 IAN GEDDES TREE CARE, IN 2315302 PRUNE TREES − BBW 0.00 1,690.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 3,365.00 11111 113326 09/24/09 39 INDUSTRIAL WIPER & SUPPL 1115201 SUPPLIES − STREETS 0.00 191.99 11111 113327 09/24/09 771 INTERGRATED DOOR SOLUTIO 4139312−001 RE KEY − N CAMPUS 0.00 406.77 11111 113328 09/24/09 63 INTERSTATE TRAFFIC CONTR 4119111−002 SUPPLIES − STREETS 0.00 570.29 11111 113328 09/24/09 63 INTERSTATE TRAFFIC CONTR 1118302 SIGNS − NO PARKING 0.00 233.60 11111 113328 09/24/09 63 INTERSTATE TRAFFIC CONTR 2465302 SIGNS − GREENBRIAR 0.00 154.24 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 958.13 11111 113329 09/24/09 123 KELEX SECURITY 6246202 ALARM COVER 0.00 400.00 11111 113329 09/24/09 123 KELEX SECURITY 6246202 ALARM TEST 0.00 380.00 11111 113329 09/24/09 123 KELEX SECURITY 6246202 ALARM TEST 0.00 380.00 11111 113329 09/24/09 123 KELEX SECURITY 6246202 ALARM TEST 0.00 654.00 11111 113329 09/24/09 123 KELEX SECURITY 6246202 ALARM TEST 0.00 644.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 2,458.00 11111 113330 09/24/09 171 LABOSSIERE, MONICA 6128501 HEALTH BOOK 0.00 43.00 11111 113331 09/24/09 183 LEXISNEXIS 1114103 MTHLY SVC 08/09 0.00 167.00 11111 113332 09/24/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 1115301 REPAIRS − AZULE 0.00 165.93 11111 113332 09/24/09 221 LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC 2725302 REPAIRS − BELLGROVE 0.00 777.11 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 943.04 11111 113333 09/24/09 770 MARE ISLAND HISTORIC PAR 1116101 MARE ISLAND 10/21 0.00 864.00 11111 113334 09/24/09 768 MISAC 6223201 MISAC − SALINDONG 0.00 160.00 11111 113335 09/24/09 500 NADERZAD, QUE 111 FACILITY DEP REFUND 0.00 300.00 11111 113336 09/24/09 110 NBS−GOVT FINANCE GROUP 1118101 ADMIN FEES 10/1−12/31 0.00 303.24 11111 113337 09/24/09 131 NORMAN PAUL PRINT CTR 1116101 BUS CARDS − HENIG 0.00 70.77 11111 113338 09/24/09 135 NORTH BAY BLDG MAINTENAN 6246202 WEEKLY SVC 08/09−15 0.00 228.00 11111 113338 09/24/09 135 NORTH BAY BLDG MAINTENAN 6246202 WEEKLY SVC 08/01−08 0.00 323.00 11111 113338 09/24/09 135 NORTH BAY BLDG MAINTENAN 6246202 WEEKLY SVC 08/16−22 0.00 152.00 11111 113338 09/24/09 135 NORTH BAY BLDG MAINTENAN 6246202 WEEKLY SVC 08/23−31 0.00 304.00 31 SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PAGE NUMBER: 3 DATE: 09/30/2009 CITY OF SARATOGA ACCTPA21 TIME: 12:01:51 CHECK REGISTER − DISBURSEMENT FUND SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.ck_date=’20090924 00:00:00.000’ ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/10 FUND − 009 − DISBURSEMENT FUND CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT −−−−−−−−−−−−−−VENDOR−−−− −−−−−−−−−BUDGET UNIT −−−−−DESCRIPTION−−−−−− SALES TAX AMOUNT TOTAL CHECK 0.00 1,007.00 11111 113339 09/24/09 1 OFF OF SHERIFF−FISCAL SV 1117101 LAW SVC 09/09 0.00 344,573.67 11111 113340 09/24/09 145 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 1114101 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 16.59 11111 113340 09/24/09 145 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 1115101 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 108.61 11111 113340 09/24/09 145 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 1114101 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 28.22 11111 113340 09/24/09 145 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 1114101 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 52.30 11111 113340 09/24/09 145 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 1115201 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 15.15 11111 113340 09/24/09 145 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 1115301 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 15.15 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 236.02 11111 113341 09/24/09 60 ONTRAC 4319112−002 MAILING − SARA AVE 0.00 193.00 11111 113341 09/24/09 60 ONTRAC 4319112−002 MAILING − SARA AVE 0.00 160.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 353.00 11111 113342 09/24/09 278 PETROTEK 6235202 FUEL TESTING 08/09 0.00 200.00 11111 113343 09/24/09 334 POWELL, BARBARA 1112101 SUPPLIES − ER PREP 0.00 12.98 11111 113343 09/24/09 334 POWELL, BARBARA 1112101 SUPPLIES − ER PREP 0.00 62.92 11111 113343 09/24/09 334 POWELL, BARBARA 1111101 SUPPLIES − SARA EVENT 0.00 5.65 11111 113343 09/24/09 334 POWELL, BARBARA 1111101 SUPPLIES − SARA EVENT 0.00 21.14 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 102.69 11111 113344 09/24/09 352 PRO−DOOR AUTOGLASS 4139312−001 PW − CONFERENCE ROOM 0.00 185.40 11111 113344 09/24/09 352 PRO−DOOR AUTOGLASS 4139312−001 3 SIMPLEX DOOR KNOBS A 0.00 2,644.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 2,829.40 11111 113345 09/24/09 375 QUALITY ASSURANCE TRAVEL 1116101 BUS SVC 10/21/09 0.00 883.00 11111 113345 09/24/09 375 QUALITY ASSURANCE TRAVEL 1116101 BUS SVC 10/07/09 0.00 887.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 1,770.00 11111 113346 09/24/09 393 REED & GRAHAM, INC 4119111−001 ASPHALT ASPHALT 0.00 106.87 11111 113346 09/24/09 393 REED & GRAHAM, INC 4119111−001 ASPHALT 0.00 141.74 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 248.61 11111 113347 09/24/09 82 SAN JOSE BLUE PRINT 1115301 PRINTS − HISTORICAL 0.00 19.93 11111 113348 09/24/09 505 SC FIRE DEPARTMENT 1116101 INSTRUCTOR − CPR 0.00 100.00 11111 113349 09/24/09 160 SIERRA PACIFIC TURF SUPP 1115301 SUPPLIES − PARKS 0.00 140.67 11111 113350 09/24/09 162 SILICON VALLEY COMM NEWS 1112201 LGL NOTICE 08/19 0.00 146.25 11111 113350 09/24/09 162 SILICON VALLEY COMM NEWS 1112201 LGL NOTICE 09/02 0.00 299.00 11111 113350 09/24/09 162 SILICON VALLEY COMM NEWS 1112201 LGL AD 08/19 0.00 299.00 11111 113350 09/24/09 162 SILICON VALLEY COMM NEWS 4319112−002 BID NOTICE − 08/26/09 0.00 481.00 11111 113350 09/24/09 162 SILICON VALLEY COMM NEWS 1112201 NOTICE− HEARING 09/02 0.00 117.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 1,342.25 11111 113351 09/24/09 236 SOLECTRIC ELECTRIC CONTR 1115301 REPAIRS − BLANEY 0.00 451.55 11111 113351 09/24/09 236 SOLECTRIC ELECTRIC CONTR 2315302 REPAIRS − B BASIN WAY 0.00 107.95 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 559.50 32 SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PAGE NUMBER: 4 DATE: 09/30/2009 CITY OF SARATOGA ACCTPA21 TIME: 12:01:51 CHECK REGISTER − DISBURSEMENT FUND SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.ck_date=’20090924 00:00:00.000’ ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/10 FUND − 009 − DISBURSEMENT FUND CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT −−−−−−−−−−−−−−VENDOR−−−− −−−−−−−−−BUDGET UNIT −−−−−DESCRIPTION−−−−−− SALES TAX AMOUNT 11111 113352 09/24/09 534 TLC 1112301 MTHLY SVC 08/09 0.00 15.00 11111 113353 09/24/09 336 TLC ADMINISTRATORS 1112301 MTHLY 125 FEE 09/09 0.00 175.00 11111 113354 09/24/09 354 TONY LEM 6246202 FLAGS − FACILITIES 0.00 225.82 11111 113354 09/24/09 354 TONY LEM 1112101 FLAGS − JAPANESE 0.00 176.77 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 402.59 11111 113355 09/24/09 402 VISTA LANDSCAPE & MAINTE 1115201 CLEANUP − PIERCE RD 0.00 1,960.00 11111 113355 09/24/09 402 VISTA LANDSCAPE & MAINTE 1115201 TREE REMOVAL − VILLA 0.00 2,140.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 4,100.00 11111 113356 09/24/09 432 WEST VALLEY COLLECTIONS 1115301 BINS KMP − 08/09 0.00 1,661.54 11111 113357 09/24/09 439 XEROX CORPORATION 6213102 COPIER LEASE 08/09 0.00 17.85 11111 113357 09/24/09 439 XEROX CORPORATION 6213102 COPIER LEASE 08/09 0.00 95.23 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 113.08 11111 113358 09/24/09 574 YAMAGAMI’S NURSERY 1115301 SUPPLIES − PARKS 0.00 141.01 11111 113359 09/24/09 696 ZAG TECHNICAL SERVICES, 6223201 IT SUPPORT 08/09 0.00 792.50 11111 113360 09/24/09 179 CIM AIR, INC 6246202 HVAC REPAIRS 0.00 18.00 TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 521,031.48 TOTAL FUND 0.00 521,031.48 TOTAL REPORT 0.00 521,031.48 33 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 7, 2009 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: Finance & Administrative Services CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: Ann Xu, Accountant DEPT HEAD: Mary Furey SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended July 31, 2009 RECOMMENDED ACTION The City Council review and accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month ended July 31, 2009. REPORT SUMMARY California government code section 41004 requires that the City Treasurer (the Municipal Code of the City of Saratoga, Article 2-20, Section 2-20.035, designates the City Manager as the City Treasurer) submit to the City Clerk and the legislative body a written report and accounting of all receipts, disbursements, and fund balances. Section 41004. Regularly, at least once each month, the City Treasurer shall submit to the City Clerk a written report and accounting of all receipts, disbursements, and fund balances. He shall file a copy with the legislative body. The following attachments provide various financial data and analysis for the City of Saratoga’s Funds collectively as well as specifically for the City’s General (Operating) Fund, including an attachment from the State Treasurer’s Office of Quarterly LAIF rates from the 1st Quarter of 1977 to present. FISCAL IMPACT Cash and Investments Balance by Fund As of July 31, 2009, the City had $223,632 in cash deposit at Comerica bank, and $14,751,091 on deposit with LAIF. Council Policy on operating reserve funds, adopted on April 20, 1994, states that: for cash flow purposes, to avoid occurrence of dry period financing, pooled cash from all funds should not be allowed to fall below $2,000,000. The total pooled cash balance as of July 31, 2009 is $14,974,723 and exceeds the minimum limit required. Cash Summary Unrestricted Cash Comerica Bank $ 223,632 Deposit with LAIF $ 14,751,091 Total $ 14,974,723 34 CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION The City would not be in compliance with Government Code Section 41004. ALTERNATIVE ACTION N/A FOLLOW UP ACTION N/A ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT N/A ATTACHMENTS A – Cash Balances by Fund B – Change in Total Fund Balances by Fund C – Cash and Investments by CIP Project D – Change in Total Fund Balances by CIP Project E – Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Quarterly Apportionment Rates 35 ATTACHMENT A The following table summarizes the City’s total cash and investment balances by Fund. Fund Types Fund Description Cash & Investment Balance at July 31, 2009 General General Fund Reserved: Petty Cash Reserve $ 1,300 Designated: Designated for Operations $ 2,870,140 Designated for Economic Uncertainty $ 1,500,000 Designated for Development Services $ 707,380 Designated for Environmental Services $ 613,182 Designated for Uncollected Deposits $ 289,454 Designated for Mid Pen Open Space $ 250,000 Designated for Hillside Reserve $ 300,000 Designated for CIP Matching Grant $ 600,000 Designated for CIP Transfer $ 300,000 Designated for Economic Stability $ 25,000 Designated for Carryforward $ 22,000 Undesignated: $ 1,456,003 Special Revenue Landscape and Lighting Districts $ 366,671 CDBG Federal Grants $ -SHARP Program $ 125,283 Capital Project Street Projects $ 2,126,413 Park and Trail Projects $ 636,503 Facility Improvement Projects $ 1,041,621 Administrative Projects $ 163,167 Tree Fine Fund $ 71,333 CIP Grant Fund $ ( 299,837) Gas Tax Fund $ 94,756 Debt Service Library Bond $ 254,383 Internal Service Liability/Risk Management $ 72,650 Workers Compensation $ 73,283 Office Stores Fund $ 38,496 Information Technology Services $ 131,963 Equipment Maintenance $ 48,748 Facility Maintenance $ 187,861 Equipment Replacement $ 153,215 IT Replacement $ 315,290 Trust/Agency Library Fund $ 353,862 KSAR -Community Access TV $ 84,603 Total City $ 14,974,723 36 • ATTACHMENT B CHANGES IN TOTAL FUND BALANCE The following table presents the ending Fund Balances for the City’s major fund types as at July 31, 2009. Fund Description Fund Balance 7/1/09 Increase/(Decrease) Jul Current Revenue Current Expenditure Transfers Fund Balance 7/31/09 General Undesignated Unreserved Balance 750,229 -265,022 565,479 -4 49,772 Reserved Fund Balance: Petty Cash Reserve 1,300 ----1 ,300 Designated Fund Balances: --Designated for Operations 2,870,140 ----2,870,140 Designated Economic Uncertainty 1,500,000 ----1,500,000 Designated for Development 707,380 ----707,380 Designated for Environmental 613,182 ----613,182 Designated for Uncollected Deposits 289,454 ----289,454 Designated for Mid Pen Open Space 250,000 ---250,000 Designated for Hillside Reserve 300,000 ---300,000 Designated for CIP Matching Grant 600,000 ---600,000 Designated for CIP Transfer 300,000 ---300,000 Designated for Economic Stability 25,000 ---2 5,000 Designated for Carryforward 22,000 ---2 2,000 Special Revenue Landscape/Lighting Districts 359,917 --3 10 -359,608 CDBG Federal Grants ------SHARP Loan 209,175 ----2 09,175 Capital Project Street Projects 1,926,230 -82,136 7 ,565 -2,000,801 Park and Trail Projects 542,045 --2 33 -541,812 Facility Improvement Projects 953,833 -18,942 1 3,571 -959,204 Administrative Projects 163,910 --1 ,118 -162,792 Tree Fine Fund 62,943 -4,090 --67,033 CIP Grant Fund (200,477) -(63,839) 2 ,457 -(266,773) Gas Tax Fund 62,495 ----62,495 Debt Service Library Bond 931,361 --676,728 254,633 Internal Service Fund Liability/Risk Management 202,872 --209,095 -(6,223) Workers Compensation 123,034 --46,686 -76,348 Office Stores Fund 39,633 --1 ,223 -38,410 Information Technology Services 174,838 --43,973 -130,865 Equipment Maintenance 56,654 --7 ,986 -48,669 Building Maintenance 208,842 --31,317 -1 77,525 Equipment Replacement 153,214 ----153,214 Technology Replacement 315,290 ----315,290 Trust/Agency Library Fund 354,394 -(532) --353,862 KSAR -Community Access TV 84,603 ----84,603 Total City 14,840,710 -305,819 1,607,742 -13,651,569 37 • ATTACHMENT C CASH AND INVESTMENTS BALANCES BY CIP PROJECT The following table details the cash balances for each project in the Streets, Parks & Trails, Facility Improvements, and Administrative Project Program Funds. CIP Funds/Projects Cash & Investment Balance at July 31, 2009 Street Projects $ 2,126,413 Park and Trail Projects $ 636,503 Facility Improvement Projects $ 1,041,621 Administrative Projects $ 163,167 Tree Fine Fund $ 71,333 CIP Grant Fund $ ( 299,837) Gas Tax Fund $ 94,756 Total CIP Funds $ 3,833,955 38 ATTACHMENT D FUND BALANCES BY CIP PROJECT The following table details the fund balances for each project in the Streets, Parks & Trails, Facility Improvements, and Administrative Project Program Funds. CIP Funds/Projects Fund Balance 7/1/09 Increase/(Decrease) Jul Current Revenue Current Expenditure Transfers Fund Balance 7/31/09 Street Projects Traffic Safety 90,472 ---90,472 Highway 9 Safety Project 45,129 ---45,129 Annual Street Resurfacing Project 233,602 -82,136 7,424 308,315 Sidewalks Annual Project 18,935 ---18,935 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road Resurfacing 64,972 ---64,972 Traffic Signal @Verde Vista Lane 90,000 ---90,000 Fourth Street Bridge 100,000 ---100,000 Quito Road Bridge Replacement Design 9,730 ---9,730 Quito Road Bridge Construction 115,726 ---115,726 Village Newsrack Enclosure 23,307 ---23,307 Village Façade Program 18,815 ---18,815 Solar Power Radar Feedback Signs 24,158 ---24,158 El Quito Area Curb Replacement 37,553 ---37,553 Sobey Road Culvert Repair 150,000 ---150,000 Annual Storm Drain Upgrade 246 ---246 Village Trees & Lights at Sidestreets 25,336 ---25,336 Village Pedestrian Enhancement 9,128 ---9,128 Prospect Road Median 151,036 ---151,036 City Entrance Sign/Monument 23,788 ---23,788 Village-Streetscape Impv 517,188 ---517,188 Saratoga-Sunnyvale/Gateway Sidewalk 4,107 ---4,107 Comer Drive Retaining Wall 173,003 --142 172,861 Total Street Projects 1,926,230 -82,136 7,565 -2,000,801 Parks & Trails Hakone Garden Koi Pond 49,150 ---49,150 EL Quito Park Improvements 43,905 ---43,905 Wildwood Park -Water Feature/Seating 275 ---275 Historical Park Landscape 33,890 ---33,890 Hakone Garden Retaining Wall & D/W 142,829 ---142,829 Hakone Garden Upper Moon House 125,000 ---125,000 DeAnza Trail -----Kevin Moran Improvements 69,083 --233 68,850 West Valley Soccer Field (29,176) ---(29,176) Park/Trail Repairs 7,748 ---7,748 Heritage Orchard Path -----Trail Segment #3 Repair 68,606 ---68,606 Teerlink Ranch Trail 14,850 ---14,850 CIP Allocation Fund 15,885 ---15,885 Total Parks & Trails 542,045 --233 -541,812 Facility Improvements Civic Center Landscape 13,384 ---13,384 Warner Hutton House Improvements 813 ---813 Facility Projects 169,900 -18,942 13,466 175,376 Fire Alarm at McWilliams & Museum 11,371 ---11,371 North Campus Improvements 43,960 ---43,960 North Campus -Bldg Removal 73,250 --105 73,145 City Hall -Cool Roofs -----Multi-Purpose Room Fund 250,000 ---250,000 Corp Yard Solar Project 93,250 ---93,250 Library HVAC Upgrade 276,143 ---276,143 Library -EXT Improvement 10,000 ---10,000 McWilliams House Improvement 10,000 ---10,000 Historical Park Fire Alarm System 1,762 ---1,762 Total Facility Improvements 953,833 -18,942 13,571 -959,204 Administrative Projects Financial System Upgrade 3,534 ---3,534 Document Imaging Project 86,780 ---86,780 CDD Document Imaging Project 36,635 --1,118 35,518 Website Development Project 30,959 ---30,959 KSAR Equip Upgrades 6,002 ---6,002 Total Administrative Projects 163,910 --1,118 -162,792 Tree Fine Fund Tree Fine Fund 62,943 -4,090 -67,033 CIP Fund CIP Grant Fund (200,477) -(63,839) 2,457 (266,773) Gax Fund Gas Tax Fund 62,495 ---62,495 Total CIP Funds 3,510,979 -41,329 24,944 -3,527,364 39 ATTACHMENT E 40 Bill Lockyer, State Treasurer .. Inside the State Treasurer's Office ,'ft' ,,, ,,,-'"' ,''""-'' ,-,,'"-' ,-2001 !OOI ,,-2007 ,-LOCAL AGENCY Il\'VESHIEl\'T FUND QUARTERLY RATES 1 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 7, 2009 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: Community Development CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: John F. Livingstone, AICP DIRECTOR: John F. Livingstone, AICP SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance Amending the Zoning Regulations related to Regulations for Tobacco Retailers (CONSENT ITEM) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends the Council waive the Second Reading and adopt the Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations related to Regulations for Tobacco Retailers. REPORT SUMMARY: On September 16, 2009, the City Council conducted a public hearing and introduced and approved the ordinance and directed staff to place the matter on the consent calendar at the next Council meeting. The proposed ordinance is attached. Among the central policy issues addressed by the proposed amendment is to require conditional use permits for new tobacco retailers, limit the density of new tobacco retailers, and require all tobacco retailers to comply with requirements limiting access to tobacco products by persons under 18 years of age. The attached ordinance would regulate tobacco retailers in the City of Saratoga. It is based on a Model Land Use Ordinance Regulating the Location and Operations of Tobacco Retailers drafted by the Public Health Institute (PHI) and its Technical Assistance Legal Center. CEQA: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), this action is exempt under 14 California Code of Regulations (“CEQA Guidelines”) section 15061(b)(3) (the amendments are exempt because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment). FISCAL IMPACTS: Staff time would be required to administer the ordinance. Some of these costs will be recovered through application fees. The City Council also has approved the use of $2,000 from the City Council discretionary fund to offset the administrative costs associated with documenting the existing tobacco retailers in the city by the Community Development Department. 41 2 CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City would not require use permits or regulate the density of tobacco retailers. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: Provide staff with alternative direction. FOLLOW UP ACTION: This ordinance or a comprehensive summary thereof shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation of the City of Saratoga within 15 days after its adoption. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Notice of this meeting was properly posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Proposed Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations related to Regulations for Tobacco Retailers 42 1 ORDINANCE NO. __________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SARATOGA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR ESTABLISHMENTS SELLING TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Findings A. The City of Saratoga recognizes the negative health consequences of smoking and wishes to regulate the sale of tobacco products and tobacco paraphernalia out of concern for the health of Saratoga’s citizens. B. Zoning controls and a requirement that tobacco retailers obtain a use permit will not unduly burden legitimate business activities of tobacco retailers who sell cigarettes or distribute tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia to adults. It will, however, allow the City of Saratoga to regulate the operation of lawful businesses to avoid circumstances which facilitate violations of state, federal, and local laws. C. The City of Saratoga has a substantial interest in ensuring that any person selling or exchanging tobacco products should be at least least of a legal age to purchase such products. D. The City of Saratoga has a substantial interest in promoting compliance with state laws prohibiting the sales of tobacco products to minors; in promoting compliance with federal, state and local laws intended to discourage the purchase of tobacco products by minors; and finally, and most important, in protecting children from being lured into illegal activity through the misconduct of adults. E. The California courts in such cases as Cohen v. Board of Supervisors (1985) 40 Cal. 3d 277, and Bravo Vending v. City of Rancho Mirage (1993) 16 Cal. App. 4th 383, have affirmed the power of local governments to regulate business activity in order to discourage violations of state law. F. The California Constitution, Article XI, section 7, provides cities and counties with the authority to enact ordinances to protect the health, safety, welfare, and morals of their citizens. G. Zoning regulations are necessary to control the location and operation of the sale or exchange of tobacco products and/or tobacco paraphernalia for the protection of public health, safety and welfare. H. It is the intent of the City Council to discourage violations of laws forbidding distribution of tobacco products to minors, but not to expand or reduce the degree to which the acts regulated by state or federal law are criminally proscribed. 43 2 SECTION 2. Adoption. A. Section 15-19.020 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended by adding the text shown in bold double-underlined (example) and deleting the text shown in strikeout (example) in Attachment A. B. Section 15-80.130 is added to the Saratoga City Code as shown in Attachment A. SECTION 3. California Environmental Quality Act. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), this action is exempt under 14 California Code of Regulations (“CEQA Guidelines”) section 15061(b)(3) (the amendments are exempt because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment). SECTION 4. Severance Clause. The City Council declares that each section, sub-section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this ordinance is severable and independent of every other section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase of this ordinance. If any section, sub-section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase are held invalid, the City Council declares that it would have adopted the remaining provisions of this ordinance irrespective of the portion held invalid, and further declares its express intent that the remaining portions of this ordinance should remain in effect after the invalid portion has been eliminated. --Continued Next Page --44 3 SECTION 5. Publication. This ordinance or a comprehensive summary thereof shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation of the City of Saratoga within fifteen days after its adoption. The foregoing ordinance was introduced and read at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Saratoga held on the ___ day of _____, 2009, and was adopted by the following vote following a second reading on the _____ day of ___________________________, 2009: COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: __________________________________ CHUCK PAGE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA Saratoga, California ATTEST: __________________________________ ANN SULLIVAN CLERK OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA Saratoga, California APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________________________ RICHARD TAYLOR, CITY ATTORNEY 45 Attachment A to Ordinance No. __ Amendment to Section 15-19.020 15-19.020 General regulations. The following general regulations shall apply to all commercial districts in the City: [subsection (a) unchanged] (b) Conditional uses. The following conditional uses may be allowed in any commercial district, upon the granting of a use permit in accordance with this Code: pursuant to Article 15-55 of this Chapter: [subsections (1)-(14) unchanged] (15) Tobacco Retailers. All Tobacco Retailers (as defined in Section 15-80.130 of this Article) shall be subject to the permitting requirements and provisions set forth in Section 15-80.130 of this Article. Amendment adding Section 15-80.130 15-80.130 Tobacco Retailers (a) Definitions. For the purposes of this Section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings specifically ascribed to them in this subsection, unless the context or provision clearly requires otherwise: (1) “Person” means any natural person, partnership, cooperative association, private corporation, personal representative, receiver, trustee, assignee, or any other legal entity. (2) “Tobacco Paraphernalia” means cigarette papers or wrappers, pipes, holders of smoking materials of all types, cigarette rolling machines, and any other item designed for the smoking or ingestion of tobacco products. (3) “Tobacco Products” means any substance containing any tobacco leaf, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, bidis, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, and smokeless tobacco. (4) “Tobacco Retailer” means any person who sells, offers for sale, exchanges or offers to exchange for any form of consideration, tobacco, tobacco products and/or tobacco paraphernalia; “tobacco retailing” shall mean the doing of any of these things whether exclusively or in conjunction with any other use. (b) Conditional Use Permits. Tobacco retailers are not allowed in any zoning district unless listed as a conditional use. In zoning districts where tobacco retailers are a listed 46 conditional use, tobacco retailers may be allowed upon the granting of a use permit by the Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator pursuant to Article 15-55. In addition to the requirements of Article 15-55, conditional use permits for tobacco retailers must include the following conditions: (1) Tobacco products and/or tobacco paraphernalia shall be secured so that only store employees have immediate access to the tobacco products and/or tobacco paraphernalia. Self-service displays are prohibited. (2) The tobacco retailer shall comply with local, state, and/or federal laws regarding sales, advertising or display of tobacco products and/or tobacco paraphernalia including posting prominently near the cash register or other point of sale the legal age to buy tobacco products and/or tobacco paraphernalia, and checking the identification of all purchasers to ensure they are of legal age. (3) No person under 18 years of age may sell or exchange tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia. (4) Sampling of tobacco products by individuals under 18 years of age shall not be permitted. Therefore, tobacco products shall not be given or sold to individuals under 18 years of age. (5) Smoking shall be prohibited in a premises deemed a Tobacco Retailer. (c) Limited Density of Tobacco Retailers. Except as set forth in subsection (d), below, no tobacco retailer, not legally in existence as of the effective date of this ordinance, shall be granted a conditional use permit to operate on a site which is: (1) within five hundred (500) feet of a site occupied by another tobacco retailer; (2) within one thousand (1000) fee of a site occupied by a public or private elementary, middle, or high school; or (3) within 1000 feet of a site occupied by a City park. All distances shall be measured in a straight line from the point on the parcel boundary of the proposed tobacco retailer nearest to the subject use (i.e, existing tobacco retailer, school, or park) to the nearest point on the parcel boundary of the subject use. (d) Planning Commission Findings. A proposed tobacco retailer use that does not meet the criteria set forth in subsection (c), above, may be issued a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission if the Planning Commission (1) makes the findings specified in section 15-55.070 of this Code and (2) finds that the tobacco retailer use is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and located and designed in a manner that is sensitive to the proximity of schools, parks, medical facilities, and other tobacco retailers. If a proposed tobacco retailer use would ordinarily be subject to review by the Zoning Administrator, the use permit shall be considered by the Planning Commission in the first instance if, in the course of staff 47 review of the permit application, it is determined that the proposed use does not meet the criteria set forth in subsection (c), above. (e) Existing Tobacco Retailers: Procedure for Administrative Approval. If a tobacco retailer is legally in existence on October 16, 2009, the operator is not required to obtain a conditional use permit or satisfy the density requirements in subsection (d), above, as long as the operator applies for an Administrative Existing Tobacco Retailer Use Permit by April 16, 2010. The Director shall issue an Administrative Existing Tobacco Retailer Use Permit to any tobacco retailer legally in existence as of the date of enactment of this ordinance when the Director obtains a declaration from the tobacco retailer operator declaring that it will comply with the conditions in subdivision (b). No fee shall be charged for this permit. (f) Suspension or Revocation of a Use Permit. (1) The suspension and revocation provisions set forth in this subsection apply to use permits granted under both subsection (b) and (d). (2) Grounds for Suspension or Revocation: In addition to any basis for suspension or revocation under Article 15-55, a tobacco retailer’s use permit status shall be suspended or revoked if the Director finds, after notice and opportunity to be heard, any of the following: (A) That the permit holder has violated any of the use permit conditions of approval, including without limitation the conditions set forth in subsection (b) of this Section, or (B) That the permit holder has violated any local, state or federal law governing the sale, advertisement or display of tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia. (3) Suspension shall suspend the privilege of tobacco retailing for a stated period pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection. Revocation shall be without prejudice to the filing of a new application for a conditional use permit following correction of the conditions that required the revocation. (4) Suspension or Revocation of CUP: If the Department finds that there are grounds for the suspension of a CUP, the following sanctions shall be imposed: (A) A first violation of this ordinance shall result in a thirty-day (30) suspension of the right to sell tobacco products and tobacco paraphernalia. (B) A second violation of this ordinance within a sixty-month (60) period shall result in a ninety-day (90) suspension of the right to sell tobacco products and tobacco paraphernalia. (C) A third or subsequent violation of this ordinance within a sixty-month (60) period may result in a revocation of the right to sell tobacco products and tobacco paraphernalia. (5) Appeal of Suspension and/or Revocation: The decision of the Director is appealable to the Hearing Officer pursuant to section 3-15.070 of this Code provided that any 48 appeal must be filed within 10 days of receipt of the Director’s decision. An appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the appealed action. (g) Enforcement. (1) Violations of this Section and any use permit issued hereunder are hereby declared to be public nuisances. (2) In addition to other remedies provided by this Section or by other law, any violation may be remedied by a civil action brought by the City Attorney, including but not limited to administrative or judicial nuisance abatement proceedings, civil or criminal code enforcement proceedings, unfair business practice proceedings under Business & Professions Code Section 17200 et seq., and suits for injunctive relief. The remedies provided by this Section are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity. P:\SARATOGA\RESOLUTI\Tobacco Ordinances\Draft Tobacco Retailer Ordinance (Introduced 09-16-09).doc 49 Page 1 of 2 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 7, 2009 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: Community Development CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: John F. Livingstone, AICP DIRECTOR: John F. Livingstone, AICP SUBJECT: Extension of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) reimbursement for the Chamber of Commerce (CONSENT ITEM) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the extension for an additional six month period ending April 7, 2009. REPORT SUMMARY: On March 4, 2009 during oral communications the Chamber of Commerce asked the City Council for assistance with the costs involved with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) since the building they are in is under new ownership and they may need to move to a new location on Big Basin Way. The City Council directed staff to agendize the request made by the Chamber of Commerce to assist with the fees associated with the CUP process. On March 18, the City Council approved the request with the condition that the reimbursement is only valid for a six month period. On September 16, 2009, during oral communications on non agendized items, the President of the Chamber of Commerce asked the City Council to extend the period for an additional six months. The City Council directed staff to place the item on the next City Council agenda as a consent item for their consideration. DISSCUSSION: The Chamber of Commerce is looking to move from their existing location to a new location on Big Basin Way. The Chamber is primarily an office use which requires a Conditional Use Permit when it is located on a street frontage in the CH zoning district. A Conditional Use Permit requires a flat fee of $4,400 and a document storage fee of $300 for a total fee of $4,700. BACKGROUND: The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce focuses on the business community. They work daily with local government and business-related agencies to promote business interests and to keep the community vital. The Chamber highlights member services, business retention, economic and 50 Page 2 of 2 community development. The Chamber serves the business community directly through a wide variety of programs and services, including networking, educating members regarding legislative issues, business development, promotion, marketing, sponsorship, and advertising assistance. FISCAL IMPACTS: The City Council has approximately $48,000 in their discretionary fund. Approving the request would reduce the fund by $4,700. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Chamber of Commerce may have to relocate to a building without street frontage in the Village. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: The Council could deny the request. FOLLOW UP ACTION: Authorize the City to reimburse the Chamber of Commerce for the fees associated with processing a CUP for an office use located on street frontage in the CH zoning district. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Notice of this meeting was properly posted. ATTACHMENTS: None 51 Page 1 of 2 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 7, 2009 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: Barbara Powell DIRECTOR: Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Saratoga Library Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) System Renovation – Additional Work RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve additional Contract Change Order Authority with CIM Air, Inc in the amount of $35,000. BACKGROUND: On June 17, 2009, the City Council moved to approve a construction contract with CIM Air, Inc for the Saratoga Library HVAC Renovation Project and authorized the City Manager to execute the same. The amount of the contract was $194,650, plus a $40,000 change order contingency. In the course of completing the project City staff and the contractor identified additional work necessary for the system to function properly : 18 of the original 46 system controllers were discovered to be nonoperational and the control system was found to rely on components from three separate manufacturers that were not designed to be interoperable. In addition, the HVAC system itself had never been properly balanced. In order for the HVAC System to properly function and, ultimately, to reduce utility charges, staff is recommending that the controls system be replaced with components from a single manufacturer, so that it operates as a complete, interactive system. RECOMMENDATION: An explanation of the required changes to the controls system and the estimate to replace the controls system is $68,867 and is provided as Attachment “A”. There is a remaining contingency of $40,000 from the existing agreement with CIM Air, Inc. Staff is recommending that the City Council approve an additional Change Order Authority of $35,000 with CIM Air, Inc., increasing the contingency to $75,000 in order to install the new control system and cover any minor, incidental additional items in a timely fashion (Attachment “B”). FISCAL IMPACTS: The Library Capital Improvement Fund has sufficient funds to cover the additional contract contingency. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: 52 Page 2 of 2 CIM AIR, Inc would not install a new controls system and the Library HVAC System would continue to operate sub-optimally. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: None in addition to the above. FOLLOW UP ACTION: CIM Air, Inc. will be directed to complete the additional work items ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Attachment “A” – August 4, 2009 memo from CIM Air, Inc.& Cost Estimate Attachment “B” – Change Order #1 53 54 CIM AIR, INC. 50 AViation Way #2 • Watsonville, CA 95076 August 4, 2009 Mr. Thomas Scott CIO City of Saratoga 19700 Allendale Ave. Saratoga, Ca 95070 Re: Library HV AC Renovation Dear Thomas. Phone 831·722·4948 Fax 831·722·5285 Email keith@cimaircom Recently ClM was retained to complete a lTumber of modifications to the HV AC system at the Saratoga Library. A part of this project calls tor the review of the system operation as a whole. The installed control system has been the cause of many service calls and much operational difficulty since inception. Originally a Circon system was designed and installed to operate the heating and air conditioning system. After a short time this operating system failed. At that point a decision was made to provide a different operating system (Johnson) and use third party software (LON works) to communicate between the two. This systems performance has also never been good. Contributing to this situation have been a number of other items, such as lack of a graphic interface to identify problems, No on site computer system to allow technicians or staff to access the system and no plan to determine which YAY's serve which areas. Additionally finding technical support with expertise in both operating systems and the Lon works program has been problematic. Typically software technicians have experience in one but not both languages. During the review Eighteen V AV boxes (out of 46) were found to not be controlling properly. Three possible solutions come immediately to mind. First, would be to replace the failed Circon actuators with other Circon components. As this was never adequate to begin with CIM does not recommend this option. Second would be to replace the failed Circon components with Johnson operators, this would have the benefit of readily available parts and technical support but would still suffer from having two different manufacturers components and proprietary operating systems talking through a third parties software. 55 CIM AIR, INC. 50 Aviation Way #2 • Watsonville, CA 95076 Saratoga library controls, Phone 831-722-4948 Fax 831·722-5285 Email keith@cimair.com Page Two The third option would be to replace all Circon operators with operators manufactured by Johnson, This would eliminate the third party software and allow full use of the features incorporated in the Johnson operating system. Another benefit would be the ready availability of parts and te:chnical services and the use of a single programmer to accomplish changes, repairs or modifications. After careful consideration, this third option is the one elM recommends. To complete this elM proposes to comple:te the following as soon as practical. 1. Remove all Cireon V A V controls. 2. Provide Johnson VA V operators. 3. Provide required wiring, communications and power. 4. Provide a Laptop computer to operate the system. 5. Program each device individually to original specifications. 6. Provide custom programming and graphics to operate the system. 7, Provide a back up of the software. Including custom programming. 8. Start and test the above. Total cost for the above mentioned project including all parts, taxes and labor will be 68,867.00 (Sixty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Seven Dollars.) Once complete this facility will have the control system originally specified. Adjustments will be readily available via on line connection or at the site by way of the provided laptop. If further information is required or we may be of assistance in any way please contact this office. Regards, Keith Jenkins CIM Air, Inc. 56 GIM AIR, INC. 50 Aviation Way #2. Watsonville, CA 95076 September 18, 2009 Ms. Barbara Powell C/O City of Saratoga 13 777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, Ca 95070 Re: Saratoga Library Controls Major Tasks Pricing Dear Barbara, Phone 831·722-4948 Fax 831-722-5285 Email keith@cimair.com Recently CIM provided a proposal for the provIsIOn of controls renovation at the Saratoga Library (dated 4 Aug 09) and a description of the project (dated 27 Aug 09). The attached major tasks breakdown shows approximate values of each of the components that go into the project outlined in the above proposaL I. Wiring and miscellaneous materiaL ................................. .1500.00 2. Hardware ................ , ....... , .......... , ...... , ....... , ............ 31220.00 3. Software., ....... " ...... , .................. ,., .... ,.,., .................. 6200.00 4, Programming, .. , ., ... , ... , .. , ..... " ...... , ...... , ....... , .............. 9850.00 5. Labor .......... , .... , .................. ,., .. ,', .... , .................. , .. 16500.00 6. Taxes (approx) ................................. , ......................... 3600.00 7. Total Project co!:t •••. ................................................. 68867.00 A deduct of 459.00 is available if the city elects to provide a laptop computer (with a windows operating system) as a permanent programmer and interface with the control system. If further information is required or we may be of assistance in any way please contact this oftice. Regards, Keith Jenkins CIM Air, Inc, Project : 2009 Library HVAC Renovation Project Change Order # 1 Contractor: CIM Air, Inc. Date: 10/07/09 Description of Change: Perform additional work related to the Library HVAC Controls System per attached description. Net Change to Contract Amount $75,000 This Change Order will: __ __ increase ___ decrease __ not change the contract amount by : and is based on: ___ agreed lump sum/unit price proposal ___ contract unit prices ___ force account ___ other specify: Attached description of work The Contract Completion Date will be: __ __ increased ___ decreased _ __ unchangedby: thirty (30) calendar days. The Contract Completion Date therefore is: Approved for Contractor: Approved for City of Saratoga: By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: P.O. No. : Account #: CITY OF SARATOGA Department of Engineering CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER FORM Net effect of previous Change Orders: $75,000.00 $0.00 $75,000.00 $194,650.00 $269,650.00 This Change Order: $75,000.00 Net effect of all Change Orders to date: Original Contract Amount: New Contract Amount: 57 --------------------------------------------------. Page 1 of 2 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 7, 2009 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: John Cherbone DIRECTOR: John Cherbone Public Works Director Public Works Director SUBJECT: Peck Heritage Children’s Garden and Saratoga Heritage Creek Trail RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report and provide direction to staff. REPORT SUMMARY: Recently Betty Peck and Kathryn Mathewson approached the City for support of a Children’s Heritage Garden and trail along Saratoga Creek (See Letter and Project Information-Attachment 1). The location of the Children’s Heritage Garden is proposed on a private parcel adjacent to the Peck property and on an adjoining property owned by the Santa Clara County Water District (SCVWD). The Heritage Creek Trail would run along Saratoga Creek from the proposed Garden to the Village (See Map-Attachment 4). What is being asked of from the City is to be the lead in acquiring or entering into a joint use agreement with the SCVWD for use of their property and to agree to be the “land holder” of the private parcel if private and/or grant funds can be raised for its purchase. FISCAL IMPACTS: N/A. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: N/A. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: None in addition to the above. FOLLOW UP ACTION: Depends on direction received from the City Council. 58 Page 2 of 2 ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Staff contacted the SCVWD and they indicated they would investigate joint use of their property with the City. Additionally, both the Parks and Recreation Commission and PEBTAC heard the proposals at their last respective meetings with both bodies supporting the proposal. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Letter from Betty Peck and Project Information. 2. Letter from SCVWD. 3. Letters of Support. 4. Map. 59 60 When my own t\l'O children were young. I dreamed up the perfect envi ronment for thei r fir st school setting-a fa rm. animals. orchard. gardens and a connection to nature. Not on ly would it be a play based program. but also an opportunity fo r parent educat ion where parents could observe their children at play and learn about child de\elopment. This was the beginn ing more than 50 years ago of Easterbrook Farm Sc hool which continues to this day as the Los Gatos Saratoga Obserqnion Nurse ry School. Even no,·,. it meets for a signifi ca nt portion of the year at Saratoga Springs for a truly outdoor environmenta l cd ucati on. Nowas I drive down the highway. I see nurse r" school play grounds filled with bright colored plastic equipment and hardly a bit ofnalLlre an\"\\·here. This disconnect with the natural world has spark ed national concern through the work of Ri chard Louv. author of The Last Child ill the Wood: Saving al/r Children ji"oll/:Voture Deficit Disorder. I believe that the ga rden is the source of all wi sdom and the basis for all art. J\a ture 's rich environment of so il. trees, water. sand and gardens of herbs, nowers vegetables and fruit is where we want our children to play and learn. It is in nature their imaginations and senses can be nouri shed on e\ erv level. I kno'·'· these things cou ld be poss ible in our village of Saratoga-a garden farm within walking distance of all the schools. At this moment. the hi story center at De Anza College is featur ing an exhibit of the Saratoga Community Garden that I startcd with Alan Chadwi ck in 197 1. Whcn I was teac hi ng Kindergarten in the Saratoga school s, no school property was avai lable for a garden. Since I belie ved in the power of nature. I went to the city. At that time. Jerrv Smith, Mayor of Saratoga, said. ""Go out and find the land. I f we don't own it. we' ll rent it."" It became a garden for the entire community using the biodynamic. French intensive organic methods. At the close of our 15 yea rs, we had 6,000 child ren in there a year participating in garden related activ itie s. Once again ,·ve have fo und the land for a ga rden farm and we are invit ing vou to come and walk the pro pertv this Friday morning, The property, owned by Eric Buckman. is adjacent to ours. A trail leads across the creek to the Water District land, formerlv a pear orchard that could also be part of thi s project. We are currently ta ki ng steps to lind ways to presenc this acreage. The interest in ihe proposal continues to grow as people recogn ize its tim ely importance. \\ 'c look fo r\la rd to seeing "ou on Frida\' 11l0rl1lng at 10. Please call to let us kno\\ if\'ou can come. (-lOS) 807-3156. 61 SARATOGA HERITAGE CREEK TRAIL AND PECK HERITAGE CHILDREN'S GARDEN AND PARK What and where is this? A decomposed granite trail on the west side of Saratoga Creek connecting Saratoga Village, the PecklBuckman Children 's Garden, the Water Di strict open space land as park and children's food garden, which connects to Saratoga High School. A pedestrian bridge wi ll connect the Peck Children 's Garden the public park and community garden. The development of this trai l! park/garden wi ll come from special government programs, foundations, and donations. What you can do: 1. Stop Saratoga from thinking tile creek is a liability. Instead, begin thinking it is a cultural, historical, and environmental asset and should be preserved. 2. Write letters and inform the Saratoga City Council, the Historical Commission, and the Trails Commission with your support. The Water District will not give the city of Saratoga their open space land adjacent to the creek without the city's approval and support of this this plan. 3. Tell your Saratoga friends and neighbors about these plans and ask them to do the same. We need letters of support from organizations and individuals in our file . 4. Donate (we have a nonprofit) and help raise money to hegin the purchase of the one plus acres of the Buckman family land and home. We need $400,000 by September, 2009, to ensure that this land will not be developed. 5. Sign up to be a Friend of Saratoga Creek. When creek issues surface you know about them. Also, we are planning several creek docent walks. 6. Saratoga needs to come in compliance with the Santa Clara County's Watershed Ordinance to stop the followi ng creek problems: too much concretelbuilding footprints too close to the creek allowing no water filtration into the soil, drain pipes and water contamination into the creek, too steep grades creating soil erosion and vegetative destruction, clear cutting vegetation thus removing roots which stabilize slopes, visual creek barriers, signs which warn citizens of its danger). Reasons for urgency of Creek Trail and Children's Garden Plan: I. The Buckman property adjacent to the Pecks may be sold in 2009. We need money to stop this sale. This land is intimately and hi sto rically connected to the Peck land. [t gives their land walking access to the creek, sun, an office, springs to keep the keep the creek clean., and protection from creek flooding. 2. Developers have plans for condos along tbe creek and to rebuild Saratoga Village witbout relating to tbe creek and witbout plans to protect the creek. 3. There was a large condominium development proposal along the west side of the creek on Abeleche Lane. Fortunately, the downturn in the economy recently baited this development. For Further Information: Betty Peck at 408-867-3156, BettvPeck(alaol.com, 14275 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95060 or Kathryn Mathewson at 408-292-9595, kmathewson@secretgardens.com 62 Dear Commissioners. The proposal fo r rhe children 's garden. farm and creek rrail hinges onrhe purchase ofr he Buckman propenv. Ir serves as a garewav and a conneClOr ro !he exrended vision of larger - ac ross rhe creek anclrhe rrailleadin£-inro rhe \·illa!Z-e . Following-are reasons why rhis particular propenv is imponanrro rhe proposal for rhe Children 's Garden. Farm and HislOrical Creek Trail : I. There is room tor off-srreer parking. vegerable gal·dens. plav areas. specialized gardens. and an nisring poer;" circle. 2. Unique features of rhe land include gianl. old rrees. a fresh warer spring and direcr access ro rhe creek. J. The currenr residence can be urilized as Ihe headquaners for a foundalion Ihal will oversee Ihe programs laking place onrhe propenies. The vision of the proposal includes professional grant wri ters. experienced garden/farm and program managers. and vo lunteers to build the gardens and farm and develop a unique Cenrer fo r children and nature, one that will distinguish our town. 4. It is adjacent to the Peck Herirage Garden wi th ils hislOry of programs for nature, education and historical events. For more than 50 years. the Pecks have welcomed friends to performances in the amphitheater, !VIa\' Pole dancing in the Golden Ring and 10 ride the narrow gauge train . Their garden and home have se rved as an assemblv place for communi tv meetings. hi gh school poetry and hislOry field trips and the quarterlv Kindergarten Forum. It connects 10 the many books and articles wrinen by the Peck familv and rheir dedication to the community. 5. The Peck legacy will help to inspire and increase more foundation money for the programs and maintenance of the Children's Garden, Farm. and Creek Trail. 6. The Buckman propertv has a much better creek access than either the Peck garden or the proposed Farm. Also. it has historical underground springs not found on either the Peck's or the Farl11 land. '.;ati ve Americans li ved along the creek beside the springs which made the creek water healtl1\'. The town's relationship to the historical Saratoga springs provides a meaningful connection to the study of water and wate rshed issues. 7. A long term goal for the foundation is 10 integrate [he beauty of a health\·, vibrant creek into the Saratoga Village. Small cities li ke San Luis Obi spo ha\e recently made the creek the major feature of Iheir city. This has proved records of increased sales for their down lown. Helping bring funds. re searc hers. experts .. and volunteers togerher needs to be done to make this happen. What better place than one alreadv inspired bv nature jusl down the creek t'rolll the Village l 8. Eric Buckman. the o\\ner. is reach; 10 se ll the propenv. He is ve l'\' interested in Ihe proposal and has cleared paihwavs for visito rs 10 wa lk the land to see Ihe possibiliries. Since ii is prime real estate. there are c!nel opers literall, waiting in rhe \\ ings readv to bu ild condoll1in iums. Thank vou tor \'our attention 10 this ril1ldv matte r . . -\nna Peck Rainville Rainville Septel11ber 8. 2009 63 SARATOGA CHILDRENS GARDEN, FARM AND HISTORICAL CREEK TRAIL PROPOSAL (September 2009) I. THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN: Buckman property, 14285 Saratoga Avenue: 1.3 acres with a 1920s wooden arts and crafts building; the land is owned by Eric Buckman. It is adjacent to the Peck Historical Garden with its many children and nature programs. 2. THE FAR!'\1: Santa Clara Valley Water District 3.5 acres with entrance on Walnut Avenue. Much of it is fl at and sunny with about 1650 ft. of creek trail natural areas. 3. HISTORICAL CREEK TRAIL: The proposal is for a natural base trail along the north side of the creek on the Water District right of way. It will be on the edge of three privately owned parcels ofland. Two are on Arbeleche Lane (one is a 7 unit HUD project) and the third is at Neales Hollow on Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd. The creek trail between the Village and the fann and is about 1100 feet (one-quarter mile) to the Village. It will connect to the high school through the Fann and along two Alta Vista Ave. blocks. STEPS WE ARE AND PLAN TO TAKE I. We have prepared preliminary plans, aerials, and background infonnationlhistory for the three parts of the proposal. Eric Buckman owns the land on Saratoga Avenue, is supportive of the plans, and has cleared pathways for visitors to view the land. His parents were teachers and his father was one of Willys Peck's best friends. The urgency is because Eric needs money and is beginning to work with developers whose desire is to place condominiums on his land immediately. 2. We have met with the Water District to help solve some of the creek's problems and discuss our proposal. They have agreed to allow a trail from the Fann along the Saratoga Creek to the Village and to giving the City their 3.5 acres for a fann. 3. We are educating Saratoga citizens about the uniqueness, importance, and timeliness of this plan. This is done by discussing the plans in the Peck's home, taking people on a portion or all of the trail and into the properties, and showing them a slide show. We desire to gain support from Saratoga residents and to develop a volunteer support group and raise money. 4. In September and early October 2009 the plans and information will be presented to the Saratoga Parks and Trails Commissions and the City Council. The goal is to get their approval to allow these parcels ofland to become Saratoga parks. 5. Upon receiving notice that the City will allow the two parcels of land into the city's park system, we will immediately go to the Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the Mid Peninsula Open Space District to obtain the $4.4 million to purchase the Buckman land. For over 30 years TPL has been helping governments save important parcels of land which are in danger of development. They have indicated a strong interest in this multi disciplinary approach to creating a unique necklace of urban open spaces. 6. We would also like to establish a foundation to help develop and maintain these city parks and to create unique and needed children and nature programs building on the Peck legacy. It would be headquartered in the Buckman historical home. For further infonnation contact: Betty or Anna Peck Rainville at 408-867-3156 BettvPeck{@aol.com or Kathryn Mathewson at 408-292-9595 kmathewson@secretgardens.com 64 SARATOGA CHILDREN'S GARDEN AND FARM ON SARATOGA CREEK TRAIL September 2009 ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH CHILDREN'S GARDEN AND FARM Growing food, harvesting, preserving, storage, cooking, sales Picnicking, eating, BBQ Nature art and crafts (baskets, birdhouses, wreaths, dies for painting, cards, jewelry, Sculpnlre, painting, poetry, paper making Growing seeds, flowers, grasses, gourds, bulbs for activities Making pottery and wood projects Collecting and saving seeds Educational programs and tours (especially for schools) Water oriented education (testing, education, observation, and springs) Dancing and games in the native grass meadow Story Telling Hiding and crawling places (dwarf buildings, caves, holes in trees, willow tunnels) Outdoor Theatre for dance, music, and poetry performances Outdoor classrooms Play, walking, observing nature and exploring everywhere Parking for cars and bikes CHILDREN'S GARDEN SPACE IDEAS Adventure Playground Secret Garden Fairy Garden Tree house, Playhouses Wind in the Willows Garden Plants with stories and history Plants with unusual shapes, seeds, flowers, or colors Native Woodland and Riparian Gardens plants Wildlife Garden for food and habitat (birds, butterflies, beneficial insects, bees, bats) Fragrant Garden Plants Drought and Water Gardens Touching Garden Aviary Poetry Garden Fantasy Sculptural Garden Main House as Foundation office and educational area 65 o ,(l: Saratoga Los Gatos Roadl II J-'t.-t) (t t h '-.-t. r t" 1:. -"" ,-. 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L _... )( _' __ .... :.,; .... 1::, '- 1 r h .... .-f,r.. 'II '- , '\ X :.I. x II KATHRYN MATHEWSON ASSOCIATES DISTINCTIVE GARDENS 408.292.9595 1698 HANCHETI AVENUE SAN JOSE CA 95128 Children's Garden 14285 Saratoga Avenue Sarologo. CA , I' " MASTERPLAN ,I I 69 September 8, 2009 Betty and Willys Peck 14275 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga , CA 95060 Subject: Proposed Historical Saratoga Creek Trail, and Children's Garden Center Dear Betty and Willys Peck: 5750 ALMADEN EXPWY SAN JOSE, CA 95 118·3686 TElEPHONE {408j 265·2600 FACSIMILE (40Bj266·0271 www.· .. olle yw ole r.or9 AN {DUM OI'PonUNlTY £,Yl'lOHR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROSEMARY C. KM\EI, DISTRICT 1 JOE JUDGE, VICE CHAIR, DISTRICT 2 RICHARD P. SANTOS, DISTRICT 3 lARRY WILSON, DISTRICT 4 PATRICK S. KWOK, P.E .. DISTRICT 5 TONY ESTREMERA, AT lARGE SIG SANCHEZ, CHAIR, AT LARGE BEAU GOLDIE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER LAUREN L. KNOFF CLERK OF THE BOARD Thank you for your invitation for a creek walk on August 21 , 2009, to discuss your proposal for a Historical Saratoga Creek Trail and Children's Garden Center. Unfortunately, due to a prior commitment, I was unable to attend. I am glad that Santa Clara Valley Water District (District) sta ff, Usha Chatwani, was able to join you for the creek walk and to discuss the trai l proposal with you. The proposal includes the use of a portion of 3.48 acres District parcel for a farm and garden and the construction of a trail partially on Dis trict property that would extend from a few hundred feet upstream of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to the back of Saratoga High School. The District is very supportive of the expansion of trails as a transportation network and for recreationa l purposes. The use of District lands for public recreational use requires a cooperalive or joint use agreement between a public agency, such as the City of Saratoga (City), and the District. There are existing joint use agreements between the City and the District that allow for trails on other District lands; so the proposal is not unprecedented. However, because of the proximity to the creek and riparian corridor, the use of this District land to raise or house farm animals may be a challenging proposition . I encourage you to continue your planning efforts with the City and District staff. Through the voter approved Clean, Safe Creeks (Measure B) Program, the District has modest funds available every year for trail construction along creeks and in the watersheds. I am proud to inform you that, as part of Measure B, the District has successfully partnered with local agencies throughout Santa Clara County to construct more than 50 miles of trai ls. As construction plans near completion , I invite the City to consider applying for Measure B funds for the construction of trail. ave any questions or other thoughts about use of the District's property, please contact my r. Chris Elias, at (408)-265-2607, extension 2379. cc: Board of Directors (7), C. Elia s, S. Tippets, U. Chatwani, J. Christie, C. Frederickson , J. Fied ler, N. Brown, M. Diltz (C09-0169) cp:mf 0908a-l.docx The of the SOlllo Cluro Volley WOle. Dis triCI is a healthy, sale ond enhanced quality of li'ling .n Sonta Claro County !hrough watershed dewardsh 0 cnd c;omnrehf!n!>i ... e of ...... nip.r rI";nllft"A<:' in n nrr.d i("nl ("("Id.Qffpl"'ivp !"Inri pn ... r ..... nMr>nlnllv <;(>1"\<;;1, ..... > " ' ''''',\fV'r 70 CHE:E:5E:MANS' E:COLOGY SAFARIS 20800 Kittredge Road , Saratoga, GMornia, 95070. USA telephone, -108-7+1-5»)0, 800-527-5»)0 September 5, 2009 Crystal Morrow Administrative Analyst City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 emaiL info@cheesemans.com W\ \,\v,cheesemans.com Re: Children's Garden Farm proposal by Betty Peck Dear Ms Morrow, -------1 I RECEIVED I SEP U 8 2009 1 I CITY 'A "A'-·.M, OGA I We hope that you wi ll be very pleased with the proposal by Betty Peck to establish a "community garden" and "heritage creek trail" on the Water District piece of land on the north side of Saratoga Creek adjacent to the Peck property. Our son, Ted Cheeseman, was in Betty Peck's kindergarten class in the late 80's and I worked closely with Betty that year when she took the class once a week to the Saratoga Community Garden on the Odd Fellows Property. Betty has endless energy and creativity and I have marveled at what she has accomplished in our community here and in children's education through the Waldorf approach. Our son's daughter now is in a Waldorf school and she reflects the amazing quality of education she has received. These wonderful values will be taught at the Children's Garden Farm and in this day and age we all know that children need to get outdoors more. Betty and Willys Peck are probably the two most valuable volunteers for Saratoga over the years and they have instilled our community with wonderful values of history and the natural world that are so important to the quality of our lives. Betty is devoting endless hours to this project with the Water District and we hope that you will jump on it and support it wholeheartedly, as it is a goiden opportunity for Saratoga to add a huge gift to us, the residents of Saratoga , for all to enjoy and within walking distance of downtown! The piece of property is beautiful and the Water District's offer should not be turned down, especially with Betty and Willys Peck behind it, Saratoga's two most outstanding res idents idents in our opinion. Very best regards , tV{/;:?.)t,. . jQ-,. .J 3 ./ . Ct--- Gail ana Doug Africa Australia South .'::'.men..:.a Central .!..meric.a whalewatchlng !l..ntardlca 71 Ja ..... 1\. I Vl d II V I ! I of I Subject: Jack Mallory From: Mallory58@aol.com Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2009 14:23:32 EDT To: BettyPeck@aol.com Betty, I was very impressed with the tour of the Water Company land behind your property. I do feel it would make a great addition to the Saratoga Park system. I especially like creating a foundation to fund and operate the park, like Hakone, with the ideas for the activities and gardens recommended. You can count on me to support the project. Please pass along my thanks to Catherine Matteson (spelling?) for the all the work she has done. Thank you again for lunch. . Your Saratoga friend, Jack Mallory 91712009 8: I I PM 72 I RECEiVEDI /. SEP Ur: '"J L'''l'H. ,..,.j I' ... lOG!>. 8 Septem ber 2009 Dear Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commissioners I wholeheartedly support the Saratoga Children's Garden and Farm complex as described by Betty and Willis Peck, Anna Peck Rainville, and Kathryn Mathewson. While I was a Youth Science Institute executive director, I worked Mary Gardner, then Superintendent of Saratoga Union School District, a core of about a dozen elementary and junior high teachers, and a Saratoga Hi gh biology teacher to take hundreds of Saratoga school children to this site to learn more about our Saratoga Creek. Our curricula comprised all subject matters, such as math, reading, social studies, and science. More recently as a lecturer at Santa Clara University, I took several years of my Ecosystems of the Bay Area classes to this site to Shldy the water quality and ecology of Saratoga Creek. I also believe the areas described by this proposal are valuable resources that could be incorporated into a revitalization plan for the Village. Such garden space areas are common in European cities and become focal points for both residents and visitors. Please act now so that lands necessary for this exciting development can be set aside for the denizens of Sar a, now nd for many generations to come. 73 I 0 8 20(;,·, ,.... -v ,.... . .. •.. ... 11, C-r 0/"" ._ '.,J_':: '-. J .-From: Jackie Welch 14500 Fruitvale Ave. #2037, Saratoga September 7, 2009 To: Crystal Morrow and the Saratoga Parks and Recreation commission I hope the Parks and Recreation Commission will support the citizen-inspired plan for a public trail along Saratoga Creek in the Vi llage area. Saratoga is blessed to have this lovely creek runn ing through our City, with its attendant native plants and trees. [t should be designated as a City treasure, to be preserved and maintained in its natural state. It should be va lued for the delight it offers in the experience of walking along its banks, listening to the ' sound of the water and viewing its wildlife. In certain areas it should be designated as a public park with a public trail. . A trail along the creek in the Village area has been suggested over many years, ever since the City's incorporation., but has never been included in a City General Plan. So, unfortunately, the City has had to approve office buildings and parking lots to be developed along its banks. Unfortunately, it shows a di sregard for a treasure of natural beauty and a lack of responsibility for the preservation of open space in urban development. Once there was a dream to have a trail along the creek trom the Village to Hakone. It could have been an asset to shops along Big Basin Way to have a beautiful park-like access to the rear of their buildings. Now we have the generosity of the Peck family to make this vision a reality. Kathryn Mathewson has prepared a professional plan for a trail trom their property to the Village. The plan includes the acquistion of the property next door, now up for sale. She has the knowledge of how to get funds trom nature preservation societies to make possible the purchase of that property. Now the City must do its part by approving this as a park project.. Just as we need parks to provide playing fields and playground equipment" we also need parks that preserve areas of natural beauty, and as a wildlife habitat, and for hiking and observing native plants. Her plan includes areas for programs in gardening, where children can learn the agricultural heritage of this va lley. [n the early 1970's, Mayor Jerry Smith supported a garden project for children and apprentices that was located on \0 acres generously loaned by the rOOF Home on Fruitvale Ave . . Betty Peck was the in spiration for it all. For 15 yea rs, the Saratoga Community Garden offered programs in gardening for children and apprentices and served as a beautiful public park with its vegetable beds and orchards and flower garden that bloomed the year round. There was May Pole dancing on the first of May and summer programs in nature study and pioneer crafts and Indian life. Now we have the chance to do it again !!!! Peck Property 1.28 ac SCVWD Property 3.51 ac Private Parcel 1 ac Saratoga Avenue Orchard Road La Paloma Avenue Arbeleche Lane Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Walnut Avenue Victor Place Alta Vista Avenue Squirrel Hollow Lane Lutheria Brookwood Lane Proposed Heritage Creek Trail Park Place ± 0 100 200 300 400 Feet 74 ;' ODOO C\ Page 1 of 3 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 7, 2009 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: CityManager’s Office CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: Barbara Powell DIRECTOR: Assistant CityManager SUBJECT: Proposed Community Survey RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept report and direct staff accordingly. BACKGROUND: At its May 18, 2005 meeting, the City Council voted to establish a Council Revenue Enhancement Options Ad Hoc Committee comprised of then Mayor Kathleen King and then Council member Nick Streit. The purpose of the Committee was to investigate revenue opportunities and bring back information and a recommendation to the full Council. At the same meeting, the Council also approved issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to consulting firms in order to undertake a statistically significant survey concerning community opinions related to new revenue options. The Request for Proposals that was issued is provided as Attachment “A”. At its September 21, 2005 meeting, the Council approved a contract with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates (FMMA) to conduct a community survey. The $25,000 cost for the survey was paid for through Council Contingency funds. A copy of the survey and its results is provided as Attachment “B”. Current Vice Mayor Kathleen King has requested Council consideration of a follow-up community survey to the one conducted in 2005. DISCUSSION: Staff contacted David Metz, Senior Vice President, Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates, who was involved with the 2005 community survey. According to Mr. Metz, there are two general reasons jurisdictions customarily undertake surveys: 1. To obtain input on emergent issues (e.g. finance ballot measures, policy issues) – These are done periodically, when specific issues arise. 75 Page 2 of 3 2. As a performance management tool – These are done more frequently, depending upon availability of funding. Larger cities (e.g. San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland) typically perform these surveys every 1-2 years; smaller cities perform them less frequently, on an as-needed basis. OPTIONS: If the Council desires to undertake a survey it could: 1. Enter into a sole source contract with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates to perform a duplicate community survey to the one performed in 2005. 2. Issue an RFP to solicit proposals from qualified consulting firms to undertake a community survey. 3. Enter into an agreement with the National Research Center, Inc. (NRC) to undertake a “National Citizen Survey”, developed by the International City/County Managers Association and NRC. Information about the National Citizen Survey is provided as Attachment “C”. Option Pros Cons 1 Directly comparable with 2005 survey Per FMMA, cost should be in same ballpark range as 2005 survey Would not be customized to new issues/situations 2 Would provide a range of options & methodologies May be less expensive than the 2005 survey If another firm is chosen to undertake the survey, depending upon the methodology used, would likely not be directly comparable with 2005 survey May be more expensive than the 2005 survey 3 Likely the least expensive option Provides comparability with other jurisdictions throughout the U.S. Would not be directly comparable with 2005 survey FISCAL IMPACTS: If the Council chose to undertake a community survey, staff time would be involved in preparing an RFP, if needed, contract documents and corresponding staff reports. Once a consulting firm was chosen, the source from which to pay for conducting the survey would need to be identified. 76 Page 3 of 3 CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: N/A ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S): N/A FOLLOW UP ACTION(S): Implement Council direction ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Nothing additional. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment “A” – 2005 Community Survey RFP Attachment “B” – FMMA survey and results Attachment “C” – Information about the National Citizen Survey 77 78 Introduction CITY OF SARATOGA REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR THE PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTAtION OF JULY 2005 The City of Saratoga, California., seeks a qualified consultant to prepare and conduct a survey of conununity opinions related to new revenue options. Over the past three budget years, the City has faced budget shortfalls, and substantial reductions have been made to keep the City's finances balanced. The trend appears likely to continue and new revenues are needed to avoid further cuts to services, programs and projects. Background Saratoga is a contract city of approximately 30,000 with a general fund budget of $8.9 million for 2005-06. We have a number of constraints-some unique to Saratoga-that limit our revenue opportunities. For example, only 1 % of property is zoned for commercial purposes. Saratoga commercial centers are small and are unique in infrastructure, locations, and type of businesses. In addition, Saratoga does not have any large car dealerships or "big box" retailers such as Costco or Home Depot that provide high sales tax revenue, nor have residents supported this kind of development in the City. Saratoga businesses consist of very few chains such as Safeway, Longs_ Drug Store, Starbucks, Jamba Juice. The majority of our business community is focused on gourmet dining, real estate and title business services, personal services, and a few retail options. Transit Occupancy Tax is minimal since we have only two small hotels/inns and prohibit bed & breakfast establishments. Property values are substantial but because of how the tax revenue is allocated, we receive a far smaller percentage back compared to many other cities. Other common sources of revenue such as Utility User Taxes are not available. In fact, the City placed a utility users tax measure on the November 2004 ballot that failed by a large margin. Critics point to the measure's failure as indicating the community's disinterest in a new tax; others suggest that specific elements of the measure lead to its failure. No research was conducted to determine the reasons for failure. The residents of Saratoga are relatively aflluent with the mean household income in the 2000 Census reported at $177,600 and projected to reach over $201,000 per year by 2005. Home prices are also extremely high. To those not involved in city government, resident affluence would seem to translate to City wealth-it doesn't. This dissonance contributes to our interest in conducting a survey. We want to test community understanding of the City's financial situation, measure support for options that may have been rejected in the past and collect data that can be used to help determine our future direction. City of Saratoga 7/8/05 Page 1 - 79 -Scope of Work A. Work with the Revenue Enhancement Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council and appropriate staff to: .) Become familiar with Saratoga's demographics .:. Refine appropriate sampling criteria for statistically significant telephone survey -:-Clarify areas of interest to the City to be measured, i.e., community understanding of current city finances, overall satisfaction, support for new tax, fees, commercial development. etc . • :-Develop questions designed to measure community opinion on identified topics B. Present survey instrument to City Council at study session and answer questions C. Conduct telephone survey D. Present draft report to the Ad Hoc Committee and staff E. Present and explain final results to the City Council at a meeting to be determined Selection Criteria A qualifying proposal must address all of the points in the Scope of Work in the order shown below: 1. Consultant qualifications and recent relevant experience: .) Qualification of the firm and its managers -:-Briefresume(s) ofproject manager and staffwho will be responsible for this project -:-Demonstrated experience with projects of this scale and similar complexity .) History of effective project management -:. An understanding of the community dynamics in developing and conducting II survey of this type 2. Demonstrated understanding of project requirements, including potential challenges and opportunities associated with the proj eet -:-Content and thoroughness of the proposal which demonstrates the consultant's understanding of the task and familiarity with the types of issues applicable to the project -:-Understanding the scope of work City of Saratoga 7/8/05 Page 2 80 3. Project approach, work program and quality assurance program .:-Technical approach including how the consultant will conduct the work required, etc . • :. Detailed discussion of the tasks or steps to accomplish the project +) Overall quality and responsiveness/completeness of proposal .:. Proposed cost for conducting the scope of work as defined above. Please include a schedule of charge rates for each consultant working on the project. (> Proposed project schedule, including major tasks and project completion date (. Descriptions ·ofresources including personnel, to conduct each phase of the project (. Current workload of firm .:. Consultant shall provide written guarantees or assurances that the proposed team will be assigned to the project. 4. Ability to complete project in a timely manner Selection Process An evaluation committee will be comprised of City staff and members of the Revenue Enhancement Ad Hoc Committee. Selected candidates may be invited to interview with the evaluation committee. The final selection will be made based on all information collected. Cost and Method of Payment Cost will be negotiated with the selected candidate. Cost of any additional services not specified in the RFP should be included separately. The City of Saratoga will make payments upon completed milestones to be negotiated with the successful candidate. Timeline for Proposal Process Request for Proposal Issued Proposals due Review of Proposals Selection committee interviews selected finns (if applicable) July 8,2005 August 8, 2005 August 8-22 TBD September Firm selected and notified; Council approves contract and work is initiated City of Saratoga 7/8/05 Page 3 81 -Proposal Instructions and Format Consulting Finns interested in providing these services to the City of Saratoga should prepare a proposal that includes: A. Cover Letter. Firm name, address, phone number and contact person regarding the proposal should be clear. In addition, please provide a brief finn history including current pennanent staff size and how that staff size has changed in the past five years. B. Firm Qualifications. Areas of expertise of current pennanent staff generally, the scope of services that can be provided by the finn without the services of an outside consultant Wlder the consultant's direction. List all relevant experience, including description of each project, role of each professional for that project, scope of responsibility, and the date completed. C. Key PersonneL Proposed project management structure, including project manager and individuals who will be assigned to the project and subcontractors (if any). There can be no change of key personnel once the proposal is submitted without prior approval of the City. D. Subcontractors. Identification of any work that will be subcontracted. Include finn qualifications and key personnel for any subcontractors. E. Project Workplan. A description ofproject Wlderstanding, detailed project approach, and methodology. List specific tasks and any specific considerations or options. Identify particular challenges or opportunities associated with this project. F. Project Schedule. A timeline for completion of the project including start date, milestones and target completion date; assume project will begin in September 2005. G. References. At least 5 recent (within the last 3 years) references for whom the consultant firm has performed relevant work. References should include name, title, organization or agency name, phone number, address and brief description of the project. H. Work Samples. Submit two survey reports that you feel are similar to our project, preferably for projects completed in the last three years. I. Standard Contract. A copy of the City's standard fonn contract is attached. This form will be used for the selected contract. Proposals shall identify any proposed revisions to contract tenns. J. Late Proposals. All proposals shall be received on or before August 8. 2005 before 5:00 p.m. Late proposals will not be accepted. J. Proposal Return. All proposals, whether selected or rejected, shall become property of the City of Saratoga. K. Preparation Cost All costs associated with the production of this proposal shall be bome by the Proposer. City of Saratoga 7/8/05 Page 4 82 L. Proposal Delivery. The City will not be responsible for proposals delivered to a person/location other than specified herein. Submit four (4) copies ofllie proposal no later than 5:00 p.m., on August 8,2005 to: City of Saratoga 7/8/05 Lorie Tinfow Assistant City Manager City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 (408) 868-1215, Fax: (408) 867-8559 Email: ltinfow@saratoga.ca.us PageS 83 FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN & ASSOCIATES NOVEMBER 30·DECEMBER 5, 2005 Interviewer ____________ _ Station __________ _ Time Began ________ Time Finished, ______ _ Total Time ____ _ CITY OF SARATOGA SURVEY 220-1931 WFT N;::500 Hello, I'm from FMA, a public opinion research company. We're conducting a public opinion survey about issues that Concern the citizens of the city of Saratoga. We are not selling anything, and we will not ask for a donation or contribution of any kind. May I please speak with the adult member of your household who celebrated a birthday rnost recently? (IF NOT AVAILABLE, ASK) May I speak to another adult in your household who is 18 years or older? 1. Are you registered to vote in the City of Saratoga? (IF YES IN Q1, ASK Q2) yes---------------------------------(ASK Q2)--91 % No -------------------------------(SKIP TO Q3)--8% (DON'T READ) DKlNA------(SKIP TO Q3)--0% 2. I'm going to describe several different types of elections. After I describe each one, please tell me if you vote in every election of that type, most of them, some, a few or if you do not vote in that type of election. (DO .t:l.QI ROTATE) EVERY .M.Q§l SOME (DKINAI (DO NOT ROTATE) a. Statewide November general elections --------------------------83%--------10% ---------3% --------1 % --------3%--------0 % b. Statewide primary elections ------------77%--------13% --------5% ---------1 % -------5%-----0% (RESUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS) 3. Do you own or rent your place of residence in Saratoga? (IF "OWN" IN Q3, ASK Q4) Own-----------.. ·------------.. ·--------(ASK Q4)--92% Rent ------------------------------(SKIP TO Q5)--5% (DON'T READ) Refused -----(SKIP TO Q5)--4% 4. From time to time, local govemrnents send ballots to residential and cornmercial property owners and ask them to vote by mail on issues that concern their property. If such an election were held in Saratoga, would you definitely vote in the election. probably vote in the election, are the chances 50-50 thai you would vote, would you probab!y not vote, or would you you definitely not vote? RESPONDENTS MUST BE: Definitely vote----------------------------------57% Probably vote -------------------------------------29% 50-50 --------------------------------------- --------7% Probably not vote --------------------------------3% Definitely not vote -------------------------------2% (DON'T KNOW/NA) ---------------------------2% • CODE 1-21N Q1 aND CODE 1-31N Q2A, OR 84 FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN & ASSOCIATES 220-1931 WT PAGE 2 • CODE 11N Q3 AND CODE 1-31N Q4, OR • BOTH. OTHERWISE TERMINATE. (RESUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS) 5. Do you think things in Saratoga are generally headed in the right direction, or are they pretty seriously off on the wrong track? Right direction--------------------------------57% Wrong track···················----------- -----22% (DON'T KNOW/NA) ---------------------21 % 6. Generally speaking, how would you rate the City of Saratoga as a place to live: is it an excellent place to live, a good place to live, only fair, or a poor place to live? Excellent------------------------------------53% Good-----------------------------------------41 % Only fair -------------------------------------------5% PO()f----------------------·---··----·---·---··---··----1% (DON'T READ/DKlNA) -----------------------0% 7. In a few words of your own, what is the most serious problem that you would like your city government to do something about? (OPEN.END, DO NOT READ CODES, RECORD VERBATIM ANSWER BELOW AND CODE AFTERWARDS) Need more businesses downtown-----------------------------·-········-· ------------------------15% Revitalize downtown area-···-------·--------·-------------·-··----···-····-•••• -.---------------12% Spend tax dollars more responsibly -••• --.------.------.------------- ---------------------------12% Reduce traffic congestion --.--•• ---------------------------------•• -•••• -----.-------------------9% Stop taking Saratoga in the wrong direction -------------------• •••• ----------------------.-------8% Add more street lights··-------------------··----------·----·-·--------------------------·-·--··-·-·-·-5% Add more parks to the city ----------.----------------- ------------------••••• --------------------------4% Turn Scull Park into a soccer field ------------••••. ------------.----.----.. ---.---.. ---.---.-----.---.. ---... --N oi se contro I -----------••• -----------.----------.--------••• --•• -----------------------------•• -.---3% Wildlife control --•••••. ---•. ---.----.---.. --•.. ---.. ----.. ---.----.------------------------.-- -------.--------Houses are too big--------·---··---··-·----·----··---··---··-·-··--··--••. ---•. ---•. -------.-------.-------------Reduce air pollution -----------------------------------.--•••• ------.-.------------------------------1 % Add more stop signs .-••• ---------------------.-.----------------------------------·----------------1 % Stop promoting big companies -------------.-------- ------------------------•• -•• -----------------1 % Don't sell the North Campus •••• ------------------.---------.--••• ------------------------------·--1 % Don't know ---------.--------------------- ----.-.-------------.-----------------------------.-----•• --•• --20% 85 FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN & ASSOCIATES 220·1931 WT PAGE 3 8. Now I'd like to read you a list of things that some people say may be problems facing residents of the City of Saratoga. For each one I read, please tell me whether you think it is an extremely serious problem, a very serious problem, somewhat serious problem or not a problem at all for Saratoga residents. (ROTATE) (ASK OF EVERYONE) [ ]a. State budget cuts that reduce the money available for city EXT SER VERY SER SW SER. NOTA PROB (DON'T READ) DKiNA services --••••• -.---------------------------------- -----17% --------25% ------30% --------19% ------------8% []b. Too much growth and development------------------------------------------8%----------13% -------35% ---------41% ------------4% [ ]c. City streets in need of repair ----------------------16% --------21 %------33% --------27% -------------2% [ld. A loss of Saratoga's historical community character -------.-••• -.------------------11 % -------13% •••••• -36% ---.-----34% --•• --.-.-.-6% [ ]e. A need for revitalization of the downtown Village of Saratoga .------------------24% ---------24% --------25% --------23% ------------4% [ Jf. Traffic congestion on local streets and roads-------·-------------------------10% --------13% -------37% ---------37% ------------2% []g. A lack of open space. indoor and outdoor recreational activities and public parks -----------.------------------------13% ---------13% ---.----34% ---------37% ------------3% []h. Too many small, single-family homes being turned into mansions ----------------------------------------.----12% ---------13% --------32% -------37% -------------7% (SPLIT SAMPLE A) []i. Crime in general--------------------------- ----------2%-----------5%-------42% --------48% 3% [ ]j. The quality of public education -------------------8%-------8%---------32% ---------38% ------•• ---13% []k. Traffic congestion on local freeways -----------.--•• --------------------------------15% ---------17% ,-------32% ---------29% ------------6% []L The amount you you pay in local property taxes ------------------------ -.-•••• ---------18% 19% ------29% ---.--.--30% ------•• ----5% []m. A lack of opportunities for small businesses in Saratoga------------------------------9%----------15% -------27% ---------26% ----------23% [ In. A lack of housing that is affordable for working families --------------------17% --------22% --------28% ---------24% ------------8% []o. Too many restrictions on building and renovating homes in 8araloga-----·-··-··--------------------·······--··-·· 14% .----.. -. 14 % -.----.• 27% ·····---·31 % --.-••• --.--13% [ ]p. A lack of recreational opportunities for children ----------------------------9%----------5%---------31 % --------39% -----------16% 86 FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN & ASSOCIATES (SPLIT SAMPLE B) EXT SER 220-1931 WT VERY SER SW SER. NOTA PROB PAGE 4 (DON'T READ) DKINA [lq. Drug use and drug abuse·-··········--------------7%-----··---- 9%-----30% -·---·---34% .----------21% [ ]r. Waste and inefficiency in city government .------------------------------------.-13% ••••• -••• 12% ·-·····-23% ········-25% -.-.-••••••• 28% [ ls. The time it takes for the sheriff to respond to 9-1-1 emergency calls-···········----·---·--------------------------------4% ----.-••••• 4 % ••••••••• 22% ··-·-·-·24% •••••••• -••• 46% [ It. A lack of restrictions on building and renovating homes in 8aratoga·····-----------·-------------------------------7%------11 % ·······-32% -·-····-36% •••••••••••• 15% []u. A lack of recreational opportunities for adults -----------------------------7%----------11 % -------32% ---------43% ------------7% [ lv. The amount you pay in local taxes-------------------··· ··----------------------------16% ---------16% --------29% ---------33% 33% -------------7% [ ]w. The business climate of Saratoga ---------------14% -------·15% ·-·····27% ··-·····-29% ••••• -••••• 15% [ ]x. The cost of the average home in Saratoga ---------------------------••••• -.-.-.-.-•• ---.-26% ---------25% --------24% ---------21 % -------------5% (RESUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS) 9. Next, I'm going to read you a list of statements about the City of Saratoga. After I read each statement, I'd like you to tell me whether, based on what you know, the statement is accurate or inaccurate. (IF ACCURATEIINACCURATE, ASK: "Is that very ACCURATE! INACCURATE or just someWhat?") (ROTATE) [ lao Saratoga receives a smaller share of its residents' property taxes than most other VERY .8££. S.W. .8££. S.W, VERY (OK! INACC. INACC. NA) California cities ----------------------------.--•• ----.-----.-.--•••••• 21 % 8% ---------8% --------9% --------44% []b. The City of Saratoga is a full service city, providing your water, electric, sewer and all other utility services .-••••• -------------------------·---·-··-----17% ·······17% .-.--•• -24%----33%·_··--9% [ ]c. Saratoga only receives a small percentage of the proceeds from Saratoga's sales tax -------------------17% ----··-18% -.-.---.-7% ---.-•. -7%-·-·-·-52% [ ]d. The City of Saratoga contracts with the County for its sheriff services ---------------------------------.-39% -·--··-35% .-.------3% .-------2%-·------21 % [ leo Saratoga has had to cut back city services like public safety, road maintenance, youth services and recreation services ----------------·-·---···-·····-37% ······-36% --------5% -------5%-------17% [ ]f. Very little of Saratoga is zoned for commercial use---------------·-········-·--··········------------44% ------34% ·-----··-5% ···_···6%·--··--11 % [ ]g. Saratoga's population has grown substantially over the past 10 years···--·---·-···--------------29% ------28% --------13%----18% -------12% [ ]h. There are enough good family restaurants to go to in Saraloga··------------ ·-·-···---------------------------28% -------23% --------19%-------25%--------4% [ ]i. The Village is the heart of Saratoga---·-·-·---·--·············-42% -------33% •••• --.-12%--·----13% -----··-1 % (SPLIT SAMPLE A) VERY ACC. S.W. Ace. S.W, VERY INACC. INACC. (OKI NA) 87 FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN & ASSOCIATES 220-1931 WT PAGE 5 [ li. The City of Saratoga needs additional revenue sources to fund city services -----------------------35% ------29% -------10%-----12% -------14% (SPLIT SAMPLE B) [ lk. The City of Saratoga needs additional sales tax and property tax revenue to fund city services ------------------------------------------------------------24% -----18% --------16%-------26% -------15% (RESUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS) 10. Now I want you to rate the job being done by Saratoga city government in providing the following city services. After I read each city service, please tell me if you would rate the city's job performance as excellent, good, only fair, or poor. (READ EACH AND RECORD) (ROTATE) ONLY FAIR POOR (OKI NAI [ lao Public Safety -----------------------------------------------------34% --------44% .--••. -13%----·---4% -------5% [lb. Road and Infrastructure Maintenance ---------·-------- --20% -------29% -.-----29%------19%---3% [ lc. Planning ------.-------------.-------------•• -•• --.--------------15% --------24% -------27%----20% ----. 14% [ ld. Business Development ---_._----------------------------------9% ·-------16% -------33%-------29% -----13% [Je. Recreation % --------31 % -------23%----20% 5% 11. Now I am going to ask you about specific services provided by City government to the residents of Saratoga. For each one I mention, please tell me how satisfied you are with that service. Please use a scale from one to seven, where one means you are NOT AT ALL SATISFIED and seven means you are VERY SATISFIED. Remember, you can use any number from one to seven. If you have no opinion or don't know about a service I mention to you, you can tell me that too. Here is the first one ... (REPEAT SCALE AS NECESSARY. ROTATE START) (SPLIT SAMPLE A) [ lao Traffic management to NOT AT ALL SATISFIED .1 1 VERY SATISFIED § 1 MEAN reduce congestion -----------------------5%-------6% ----8% ---20%---26% --17% ----8% ---9% 4.5 [ lb. Recreation opportunities and programs ------------------------------ ------4%-----5%---8% --22% ---23% --19%--11 %----8% 4.7 [ lc. Maintenance of sidewalks ----------------8%---8%--12% ---23% ---19% --10%----6%--13% 4.0 [ld. Supporting local arts and cultural organizations ----------------------3%-----4%-----4% ----17% ---24% --22%---15%---11 % 5.0 []e. Revitalizing the Village-------------------12%---11 %-11 % --24% ---18% ---9% ··-6%····-9% 3.9 (If. Street repairs and maintenance including fixing potholes-------------·--8%··--10%---11% -22% ·-21 % •• 14%----9%-----4% 4.2 (lg. Maintenance of public parks -------------2%---2% ----4%----16% --27% -27%--12%-11 % 5.2 (lh. Protection of open space-···--·--·-------5%·--6%-·-5%·--14% --20% --22%-·-13%-·-14% 4.9 [ li. Flood protection and the condition of your storm drains .------.--4%··-4%·---6%----19% ---23% -. 17%-12%··-16% 4.8 88 FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN & ASSOCIATES (SPLIT SAMPLE B) NOT AT ALL SATISFIED 1 " 220-1931 WT VERY SATISFIED -6 -7 PAGES MEAN [ n. Encouraging economic development -13%---13%---10% ---17% ---18% ---9% ---3%--18% 3.6 [ ]k. Police protection in local neighborhoods ----------------------------3%---4% -----2% -----9% ---19% --36%---22%--5% 5.4 [ ]1. Building and safety code enforcement ------------------------------5%-----6%-----3% ---13% --19% --21 %--13%---19% 4.9 [ ]m. Garbage and recycling pick-up ----------4%-----3%-----2% ----12% ---20% --29%---27%--3% 5.4 [In. Managing growth and development---------------------------------9%---9%-----8% ----23% ---23% --10%----7%----12% 4.1 [ ]0. Amount of indoor and outdoor recreation space---------------------- -----7%---8%-----9% ---26% ---23% -14%----8%----5% 4.3 [ jp. Emergency preparedness ----------------4%-----4%---5% ---15% ---15% --11 %----7%----40% 4.6 []q. Having enough fields for organized sports activities ---------------10%----8%-----8%----19% ---15% -16%--10%---14% 4.3 (RESUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS) 12. As you know, while costs for operating the city of Saratoga continue to rise, revenue sources have become stagnant. The City can no longer continue to provide the level of city services that residents need and want. I'm going to read you a list of options currently facing the City. Please tell me if you would support or oppose the following options. (FOR SUPPORT/OPPOSE, ASK) "Is that strongly SUPPORT/OPPOSE or just somewhat?" (ROTATE) [ 1a. The City should continue to cut city STRNG. SUPP. S.W. SUPP. S.W. STRNG. (DKI OPPOSE OPPOSE NAl services---------------------------------------------------------------11 % ------10% -----33%-------37% -------9% [lb. The City should support a small increase in local taxes ---------------------------------------------------------23% -------22% -------21 %-------26% -------8% [ 1c. The City should generate additional revenue with economic development that would include rezoning City parcels to bring more businesses into Saratoga --------------------- --31 % ------29% ------16%--------17% -------6% 13. Of the options that I just read you, which one is your first choice?(READ LIST ONLY IF ASKED) Continue to cut------------------------------10% Small local tax increase -------------------19% Generate additional revenue ------------53% (DON'T READ) ALL -------------------------2% (DON'T READ) NONE-------------------11% (DON'T READ) DKiNAIREFUSED-------4% 89 FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN & ASSOCIATES 220-1931 WT PAGE 7 14. Now I am going to read you a list of ideas that have been proposed as things that City govemment could do to improve the quality of life in Saratoga. After I read each one, please tell me whether it sounds like something you would support or oppose. (IF SUPPORT/OPPOSE, ASK: "Is that strongly (SUPPORT/OPPOSE) or just somewhatT) (ROTATE) [ lao Revitalizing the Village of Saratoga by converting it to a mixed-use community that would include threestory buildings with residential and STRNG. S.W. S.W. STRNG. (OKI SUPP. SUPP. OPPOSE OPPOSE NAI retail space----------------------------------------------------------23% -------23% ------19% ---------31 % --------4% []b. Establishing a local parcel tax to be used specifically for public safety improvements including increasing sheriff deputies on the streets, after school programs and funding the City's Emergency Preparedness program ----------------------------25% ------27% ------20% ---------21 % --------7% [ ]c. Contracting with an internet provider to establish wireless internet access for Saratoga to provide residents with internet access whether they were at home, in a park, or in a cafe and charging residents a small monthly fee-----------------------18% -------18% ------27% ---------30% --------6% [ ]d. ReVitalizing the Village of Saratoga with capital improvements like new sidewalks, better parking and updated storefronts-------------------------------------- ---------------------35% -----32% -----14% --------14% --------5% []e. Rezoning 10 acres located near highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue and currently zoned for medical offices to bring in more businesses, shops and restaurants that will generate sales tax revenue to be used for city services ------------------------------------------------------------36% ------32% -----11 % --------14% -------7% [ ]f. Rezoning parts of Saratoga near and around the Village to allow bed and breakfast inns ----------------------------------------------------40% --------------34% ------9% ----------11 % --------7% []g. Establishing a local parcel tax to be used specifically for road repair and maintenance including pothole repair--------------------------26% ------22% ------18% --------28%--------6% 90 FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN & ASSOCIATES 220-1931 WT PAGES 15. Next, I am going to read you a list of specific City projects and services that could be funded by new revenue sources. As I read each one, please tell me if you think it is very important, somewhat important, not too important or not important at all. (ROTATE) NOT VERY SW TOO IMPORT. IMPORT. IMPORT, (SPLIT SAMPLE A) [la. Increasing open space in NOT IMPORT. AT ALL (DON'T READ) DKiNA [ Jb. [ Je. existing parks------------------------------------------22%---------24%--------20% -----29%-----5% Creating new parks ----------------------------------20%-----20% -------24 % ------32%-----4% Adding additional sheriffs deputies to patrol City streets --------------------------26%----24% -------23% -----21 %-----6% [ld. Improving the downtown Village with capital improvements -----------------------------------34%--------32%-------14%-----13%--------7% (le. Encouraging business and economic development within [ ]f. Saratoga------------------------------------------------------40%---39%-----7%----8% ----------7% Restoring the sheriffs DARE program------------------- ---------------------------------27%--------32%---14% ------14%---------14% [ Jg. Street maintenance and pothole repair -------------------------------------------------------32%--------43% -.--.--9% -------10%------6% (SPLIT SAMPLE S) (lh. Restoring after-school teen programs -------------.--------------.------.-.--------._--.-39%·-------39%-------9% ------10%-----3% [Ji. Restoring the Neighborhood Traffic Management program ---------.----------------25%---25%----18% 20%---------11 % []i. Restoring facility maintenance for City buildings including new roofs, air conditioning and parking lots,---··---· .. --· .. -----------27%-----30%-------15% -----20%------7% [ Jk. Enhancing Emergency Preparedness programs----------------------------------38%---- 38%--------8%----8% ----•• --.-8% [ JI. Extending and connecting park trails---------------------------···---··--·-------··------... -29%·---26%·-·-·-17% -----19%----· 10% (RESUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS) 16. Now I want to ask you how much you would personally be willing to pay to restore vital city services that have been cut and to ensure that additional city services will not be cut. Would you be willing to pay (READ EACH, RECORD) (IF YESINO, ASK:) "Is that definitely (YES/NO) or just probably?" (IF UNDECIDED, ASK:) Well, do you lean towards yes or no? (DO NOT ROTATE) DEF YES PROB ill LEAN YES LEAN NO PROS NO DEF NO (DKI NA) a. 150 dollars per year ----·--·--40% -------18% --------4% ---------2%-------6%-----24%---7% b. 100 dollars per year ---------45% -------19% --------3% ---------2%··-··-4% ----•• 23% -··-··--4% c. 50 dollars per year ------•• -•• -57% ····--·-13% --------3% ---------2%---------1 % -----20% --------4% 91 FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN & ASSOCIATES 220-1931 WT PAGE 9 17. Now I want to ask you about some statements about Saratoga. Assuming that these statements are true, please tell me how concerned you are about the following statements. Are you very concerned, somewhat concerned, not too concerned, not concerned at all? If you have no opinion of a statement, please tell me that too. (ROTATE) [ la. The State has taken more than 18 million dollars from the City of Saratoga over the past 12 years that otherwise would be spent on essential City services. Saratoga needs additional funding to make up for the money that VERY SMWT CONC, CONC, NOT TOO CONC NOT CONC. NO AT ALL EFFECT (NO OPIN,) the State has taken -----------------------------38% ------38%-----6% ---------8% --------1 %---------1 0% [ lb. Over the past three years, the City has faced budget Shortfalls resulting from costs increases that outpace revenue growth and funding takeaways by the State, Because of this, the City has had to make cuts to vital city services------·------·------------------------------39% ------41 %-------5% ---------6% --------1 %----------8% [ lc. For the past 5 years, the City has deferred road maintenance because it did not have the funds. Now,the amount needed to fix existing roads is more than 17 million. And, if nothing is done, the cost for these repairs will increase 25 times in the next five years -------------------------------··---41 % ------39% --------5% ---------6% --------1 %--------7% [ ld. Saratoga receives less sales tax and property tax than virtually every other city in the State of California because the County and State take more of our revenue-------------------·-----------43% -----35%-------4% -••••••• -5% --------2%------11 % 92 FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN & ASSOCIATES 220-1931 WT PAGE 10 18. Now that you've heard more about the issues, let me ask you again about options facing the City of Saratoga. Please tell me if you would support or oppose the following options. (FOR SUPPORT/OPPOSE, ASK) "Is that strongly SUPPORT/OPPOSE or just somewhat?" STRNG. S.W. S.W. STRNG. (OKI SUPP. SUPP. OPPOSE OPPOSE NAI (ROTATE) [ la. The City should continue to cut city services·-··-········------------------------------------------------15% ------15% ------29% --------34% ------7% [ lb. The City should support a small increase in local taxes --·-····----·--····-··-·------------------26% ------29% -----16% ---------25% ··---4% [ le. The City should generate additional revenue that would include rezoning City land to bring more businesses into Saratoga ----·····--·--··-···--··--·-----38% ---·--33% ··-··-10% -••• -.---12% -----7% HERE ARE MY LAST QUESTIONS, AND THEY ARE FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES ONLY. 19. In the last two years. have you contacted the City with a question. concern, request for a permit, or other city service? (IF YES IN Q19 ASK Q20) Yes (ASK Q20) --••• -•• --••• ------------.-40% No (SKIP TO Q21 )----.-----.----.----------59% (DON'T READ) DKlNAlREFUSED (SKIP TO Q21 )-----------------------------1 % 20. Were you satisfied with the answer or result you received from the City? (READ OPTIONS) (RESUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS) Extremely satisfied---------------------------23% Very satisfied -----------•• -••• ---•• ---.---•• 22% Somewhat satisfied-··--·----·---·--···---· 17% Not satisfied at all--·-----·---···-·--······-31 % (DON'T READ) DKlNAlREFUSED·-------7% 21. About how long have you lived in Saratoga? (READ LIST) Less than two years -.--.---.------------10% Three to four years --------------------------9% Five to six years ------------------------------6% Seven to ten years .-•• -------------------------8% 11 to 15 years-------·--·------------------10% 16 to 20 years-------------------------------15% 21 to 25 years--------------------------------6% 26 years or more -•• ---•••••••••••••• -.-------35% (DON'T READ) Don't know/Refused------2% 93 FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN & ASSOCIATES 220-1931 WT PAGE 11 22. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, a Republican, or what? (IF "DEMOCRAT" OR "REPUBLICAN", ASK:) Would you call yourself a strong Democrat/Republican or a not very strong Democrat/Republican? (IF "INDEPENDENT" IS VOLUNTEERED, ASK:) Well, do you think of yourself as closer to the Democratic or Republican party? Strong Democrat -----------------------19% Not strong Democrat -----------_.-.-.-----12% Independent/Democrat ----·_·-·----·------·-6% Independent -------------------- ------------19% Independent/Republican ------------------7% Not strong Republican ------------------12% Strong Republican ----------------------15% (DON'T KNOWINA) ----·-·-·-·------·-·----9% 23. Do you have any school-age children under age 19 living at home? Yes ----------------------------------------35% No ----•• ---------.----------------------------63% (DON'T READ) DKlNAlREFUSED--·----2% 24. What was the last level of school you completed? Grades 1-11 ·--·------------------·------·-0% High School Graduate (12) -·--·--·-------6% Some College/Business/Vocational School-------------------15% College Graduate (4)-----------------------37% Post-Graduate Work} Professional School------------------------33% (DON'T READ) Refused -----·-------------8% 25. What is your current employment status? Are you ... (READ LIST) Employed full-time -----------------------49% E mpl oyed part-time --------------------------9% Homemaker who does not work outside the home -------------------7% Retired -------------------------------------31 % A student --•• --------------------------------0% Unemployed --------•••• -••• -.-.-.---.---.-.---2% (DON'T READ) Refused --------------····-2% 94 FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN & ASSOCIATES 26. In what year were you born? 220·1931 WT PAGE 12 1987-1981 (18-24) _···--_·_··-·_··---·-1 % 1980-1976 (25-29) --··--··--··-··-···-····-1 % 1975-1971 (30-34) ---------------------------1 % 1970-1966 (35-39) -----------------------7% 1965-1961 (4044) .-.---.-.---.-.----.-.--13% 1960-1956 (45-49) --••• -•••••• -.---.---.--. 15% 1955-1951 (50-54) -•• -•••••••••• --••• -•• -.--12% 1950-1946 (55-59)-·_·----·_-_·_··----·---11 % 1945-1941 (60-64) --------------------------7% 1940 -1931 (65-74) -----------------------12% 1930 or earlier (75+ )----------------------13% (R E F US ED) ----.---.. ----.. ----.-----------------8,% 27. With which racial or ethnic group do you identify yourself? 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"and.iNill!'iet'ei!(,rt(iI:f'l!i'gfQ!ipjorrr.'Q.!ily;"!:" 1. Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in ABC: Excellent ABC as a place to live 1 Your neighborhood <Is a placetQ liVE!;.;; .•. ;.>;,., •., .::;,;, ... , ..... ,. ...... :. . :,., ARC as a place to raise children ABC as a place to WO·'K, ... '., .......... , •• <!i' •... ,; •• ;.i' .. ; .••• ; ..... ,·.:,,,·' .•. :',,:.:., ABC as a place to retire ..................................................... ....................... 1 The overall quality .. : .•• Good 2 2. 2 2 2 2 2. Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to ABC as a whole: Excellent Good Fair 3 '. 3 .. 3 '3. 3 3 Fair Sense of commun.ty .. , ... ,. ......... ,.,.,.:,.: ....... ·: ...... ·c· .. ,.· .. ·· .. ,,·c·· ....... · .... ·c·c ... 1.. 2 3 Openness and. .. ;· .......... :; •• ;:.';,:.,. dive rse backgrounds.,: '\" '",. ;' ., .:,; '.-': ';';,;,,;,;: :" ,-".:; . r: !:"; i' ... 11 ,.. >:::' 2 Overall appearance of ABC. ..................................................................... 1 2 Clean I,j j ness of ABC. .';,n. " .... ii.'. " ',', • '. iL •. ',', >,j,. ';'2,' Overall quality of new development in ABC ............................................ 1 Variety of , ... Overall quality of business and service establishments in ABC ................. 1 Sh opp i n g oppo'rtu Ii! ti es ,,::_: ;':,;:'; ,:: � � Opportunities to attend cultural cultural 1 Recreat ion al .', ." ... ",'hi:.;· ....... ,'."(' ,,;'" .,;. "V' .".,,'i .. :"O·' ".; ,., .• '!.>;'.:);. .:. Employment opportunities Ed llcati onal oppoH un iti es .•.. ,.;; ........... , .. ','.'.'.' ,,,i. ?,;;, ;,IC., ; ,;:;qt;!'l·f:('; ::; .. ,) 2 Opportunities to participate in social ". activities .... :; ........... : ...... 1 Opportun ities to � �,1' ., .' .. < ..• ,' Opportun it ies to vol unteer ., ":, :,: ':: ... ',:. :,' .;,:;;::.;.",' ",:' � �,'_ Opportun ities. to parri,cip'ate in: .CQ,rTH)l l,.IniW •• ;j � �:<J"i Ease of car travel In ABC Ease of bus travel in ABC' . � �.... ;:.;::;:;,'t.':,::,', ...... Ease of rai I or subway Ease of bicycl e travel in ·""t.y,:,;;, •• ,,>'-.' ....; I :,f'." .. 'e, """,., •.• ::, ::::::i(,:::.jj;:;::: ;:.:.i Ease of walking in ABC Avai labi I ity of paths.and i::;;:;:: .. � �:;'" T raffle flow on major streets ..................................................................... 1 Am 0 un t of pub Ii .e " : � �::':: Availability of affordable quality housing ................................................. 1 2 '1 b'I' f "ff d 'bl . "1'" .. ' ·.'·t.'·.· . ·.··"··I .. .".·.· ... " ..... :,,··.,..·.'.'I', .. '. , .... Aval a I ,ty 0 a or a e qua ,tY.e!.I' .• , .... " .. :i .. :I.:;':"." ... ,.: .... ;.:" •.• ;j;. 1;;, [,;. Availabilityof affordable qualityhealt.hcar.e., ... c .. : ...... ;.; •. , ••• , •. ;.;;: •• , ............. , .... 1 Avai lability of affordable: Q,L(ality foo'a . ... t2/. Availability of preventative health services ................ .............................. 1 Air .',. ( .. ,f;·, .. :; .. " .. ,;.;,' .... Quality of overall natural environment in ABC ........................................ 1 Overall image, or reputatibo:,bt .. � �. :.,:;: ,, .. 2 2 2 2 3. Please rate the speed of growth in the following categories in ABC over the past 2 years: 3 '. :3 "', ' 3 3. Much Somewhat Right Somewhat too slow too slow amount too fast Population growth ........... , .................................. : .......... 1 2 3 4 Retail growth (stores, restaurants" " 4 Jobs growth .................................................................... 1 2 3 4 Page 1 of 5 Poor Don't know 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 Poor Don't know 4 5 4 5 4 5 .4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 ::., ' 4 5 4 5 .4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 .4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4. 5 4 5 .4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 ·4 .5 Much Don't tOO fast know 5 6 5 6 5 6 102 Citizen Survey'" 4. To what degree, if at all, are run down buildings, weed loIs or junk vehicles a problem in ABC? o Not a problem 0 Minor problem 0 Moderate problem 0 Major problem 0 Don't know 5. Please rate how safe or unsafe you feel from the following in ABC: Very Somewhat Neither safe Somewhat Very Don't safe safe nor unsafe unsafe unsafe know 4 5 6 . 4 . 1; Violent crime (e,g". assault,robbery) ""'. "":''''''''':.'. 2 PrQr,ierty � �;,,:::;, :;;;,. .. .... 'i" . 3 Environmental hazards, including toxic waste ............ , .. , 1 2 3 4 5 6 6. Please rate how safe or unsafe you feel: Very Somewhat Neither safe Somewhat Very Don't safe safe nor unsafe unsafe unsafe know 4 5 6 ,;§ 6 In your neighborhood during the day ............... "" ...... " .. 1 2 3 I y6uir 'he_ i gH :; -. ;,';: .;' ;;<1 :;,',:.::.j ::J'1,r:> ":, 5 6 6 In ABC's downtown areaduringthe day .. " .. """,.,.""""" , 2 'I ri\'AB.¢,',$ :,:;:"; .•••.. ie.: ; 7. During the past twelve months, were you or anyone in your household the victim of any crime? o No + Go to Question 9 0 Yes + Go to Question 8 0 Don't know + Go to Question 9 8. If yes, was this crime (these crimes) reported to Ihe police? o No 0 Yes o Don'! know 9. In the last 12 months, about how many times, if ever, have you or other household members participated in the following activities in ABC? Once or 3 to 12 13 to 26 More than Never twice times times 26 times 5 5 Volunteered your t? ABC"""" .. """"""" 1 2 i gi � �ii; t;?! .. ·n;:. /.... . 0'. Participated in a club or civic group in ABC .. " .. """""""""""" .... """" .. , 1 , t6: � �,". !i,' H., \!i',,"' '} .,' ".. <'.(,,'", 4 10. About how often, if at all, do you talk to or visit with your immediate neighbors (people who live in the 10 or 20 households that are dosest to you)? o Just about every day o Several times a week o Several times a month o Once a month o Several times a year o Once a year or less o Never Page 2 of 5 103 The XVZ of ABC 2009 Citizen Survey 11. Please rate the quality of each of the following services in ABC: Excellent Police services ................................................................ ......................... 1 Fj r e setv ires " ........ ,' .• ,,',;,;:. ;' ... ,;,.:: : '.:;:: :.:. ... '; .. .j;, .. ; ::: 'J" i Ambulance or emergency medical services .............................................. 1 Crime prevention ............... . Fire p revenllOn and ed ucat io_n:: .:".:i:.; .. .... :;. Municipal courts ",.; ..... , ... ,; .. Traffic enforcement .................................................................................. 1 Street repair Street cleaning ......................................................................................... 1 Street . .., j.;.? .. .. :. . .. ..' 0... . '. .; ".. ...; ,. ;.; ;.. . .. .. l.. . .. ... .. i;. \.! .l. .... .. ·..}.! .. .. .. ,.. . '.:. , . ... ·... ..; .. .. ..: .t. . ...... ,... .h. l Traffic signal timing Bus or transit Garbage collection ............................................................... .................... 1 R ecyc n n g., •.• ', •. ',; .•• ... ; .•• '.,' •. , ; •• , .,£i:;:;';i ;/; ,:: ;',; ::' Yard waste pick·up 1 Storm Dnnking Good 2 2 2 2 Fair 3 3 3 3 3 ····3 3 3 Sewe r senl ices .... ::, .. :.,:. ,,;; >i.:: � �;'. :;,., :; ..; . ;.. ",>:,,':;.!-':' .,:;:;/c,." :;A'l,V: Power (electnc andlor XYZ parks Recreation or classes 2 Recreation Ldnd use, planning .' zoning ., .. , ... , ....... , ... , ... , .......... , ... , ............... ': ....... l 2 Code enforcement (weeds; � �,,;; Ammal control ........................................................................................ 1 2 Economic development .. Health services .. , ..................................................................................... 1 Services to senilor' .... Services to Services to PPuubb lIIi cc linibfroarrmya stieOrvni 51' ...' i :::;.;;:.)[::.i ..: :.::i .. ;;' "', •. ,\",11', PubliC schools .......................................................................................... 1 Cab 1e te Ie v is jon ,. ',' " :'."; •. ,; .:-. ! l ","\ Emergency preparedness (services that prepare the community for natural disasters or other emergency situations) ................................... 1 Preservation � �.. greenbelts .. ' ... .: .. ,' .... .-..... ... 2 2 12" 2 . Z· 2 12, Overall, how would you rate the quality of the services provided by each of the following? 3 3 3 3 . .3 3 3 .3 3 3 3 ."'3"'",,,,, 3 Excellent Good Fair The XYZ of ABC ........................ , ............................................. ................ 1 2 3 The Federal Goverrirrier\l,'; \ ... ,.', •.• ,'\;.;,.< ••.. ,,;.'.,., .",.A'."·",',',',, '" 3 '.'3 Page 3 of 5 Poor Don't know 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 :'4' 5 4 5 4. 5 4 5 1\ 5 4 5 A 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 5 Poor Don't knolV 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 104 X. Citizen Survey'" 13. Have you had any in-person or phone contact with an employee of the XYZ of ABC within the last 12 months police, receptionists, planners or any others)! o No -+ Go to Question 15 0 Yes -+ Go to Question 14 14. What was your impression of the employee(s) of the XYZ of ABC in your most recent contact! (Rate each characteristic below.) Courtesy .................................................................................................. 1 m:pre'ss(6)i -:-:,;;' � �::: 1; ;: 1 15. Please rate the following categories of ABC government performance: Excellent Good Fair Don It know The val ue of services for the taxes paid to ABC ........................................ 1 2 3 ... ;:1 .. 1 ··,;,2',[.,:;:,,::" ...• . � �..• ;.; .. P.:i.:i.1.... . ..... 2. . .. The) olt :6 .il! : h 5,ten In g, t09t) '5 .. ,; "".ili,,.,.!I··;'··::! ,.,",,1:'.!.,;:! ,; :'·f.: .• 16. Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are to do each of the following: Very Somewhat Somewhat likely likely unlikely Recommend living in ABC to someone who asks ........................... 1 2 3 Rem';i � �.;ii ;'" i. !J.},:' ...;:: ;:·it:';}:'· :.... ' Very unlikely 4 .. -_ ..... -""._'"'--""._'"'-.4. 5 5 5 . Don't know 17. What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be: o Very positive 0 Somewhat positive 0 Neutral 0 Somewhat negative 0 Very negative 18. Please check the response that comes dosest to your opinion for each of the following questions: a. Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question 111 o Scale point 1 0 Scale point 2 0 Scale point 3 0 Scale point 4 0 Scale pointS b. Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question 112 Policy Question #2 o Scale point 1 0 Scale point 2 0 Scale point 3 0 Scale point 4 0 Scale pointS c. Policy Question #3 Policy Question 113 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 o Scale point 1 0 Scale point 2 0 Scale point 3 0 Scale point 4 0 Scale pointS d. OPTIONAL [See Worksheets for details and price of this option] Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Page 4 of 5 105 The XYZ of ABC 2009 Citizen Survey D1. Are you currently employed for pay? o No + Go to Question D3 o Yes, full time + Go to Question D2 o Yes, part time + Go to Question D2 D2. During a typical week, how many days do you commute to work (for the longest distance of your commute) in each of the ways listed below? (Enter Ihe lola I number of days, using whole numbers.) Motorized vehicle (e.g., car, truck, van, D3. How many years have you lived in ABC? o Less than 2 years 0 11-20 years o 2-5 years 0 More than 20 years 06-10 years D4. Which best describes the building you live in? o One family house detached from any other houses o House attached to one or more houses (e.g., a duplex or town home) o Building with two or more apartments or condominiums o Mobile home o Other D5. Is this house, apartment or mobile home ... o Rented for cash or occupied without cash payment? o Owned by you or someone in this house with a mortgage or free and clear? D6. About how much is your monthly housing cost for Ihe place you live (including rent, mortgage payment, property tax, property insurance and homeowners' association (HOA) feesH o Less than $300 per month o $300 to $599 per month o $600 to $999 per month o $1,000 to $1,499 per month o $1,500 to $2,499 per month o $2,500 or more per month Page 5 of 5 D7. Do any children 17 or under live in your household? o No 0 Yes D8. Are you or any other members of your household aged &5 or older? o No 0 Yes 09. How much do you anticipate your household's total income before taxes will be for the current year? (Please include in your total income money from all sources for all persons living in your household.) o Less than $24,999 o $25,000 to $49,999 0$50,000 to $99,999 0$100,000 to $149,999 o $150,000 or more Dl0. Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? o No, not Spanish, Hispanic or Latino o Yes, I consider myself to be Spanish, Hispanic or Latino Dl1. What is your race? (Mark one or more races to indicate what race you consider yourself to be) o American Indian or Alaskan Native o Asian, Asian Indian or Pacific Islander o Black or African American o White o Other D12. In which category is your age? o 18-24 years 0 55-64 years 025-34 years 065-74 years o 35-44 years 0 75 years or older o 45·54 years D13. What is your sex? o Female o Male D14. Are you registered to vote in your Jurisdiction? o No o Yes o Ineligible to vote o Don't know D15. Many people don't have time to vote in elections. Did you vote in the last general election? o No o Yes o Ineligible to vote o Don't know Page 1 of 6 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 7, 2009 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: CityManager’s Office CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: Barbara Powell DIRECTOR: Assistant CityManager SUBJECT: Solar & Energy Efficiency Financing Districts RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept report and direct staff accordingly. BACKGROUND: As reported in the September 17, 2009 Council newsletter, establishing a Solar and Energy Efficiency Financing District (Financing District) in the City of Saratoga would enable property owners to finance the installation of energy efficiency and/or renewable energy generation improvements for their residential, commercial, industrial or other real property. Financing District Models: There are three models that are or are anticipated to be available to establish a Financing District in Saratoga: · California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) – CSCDA is a joint powers authority sponsored by the California State Association of Counties and the League of California Cities. o CSCDA is partnering with Renewable Funding LLC to offer municipalities the ability to “opt in” to a turnkey program for funding solar and energy efficiency projects. If possible, water efficiency projects will also be included. o Renewable Funding LLC would broker the financing for the improvement projects. o The CSCDA model would include a public web portal that would enable people to apply for and check the status of their proposed project(s). o Renewable Funding LLC would administer the program; cities would implement it. The estimated cost to “opt-in” to this program would be between $12,000 and $30,000, depending on City size. o This program is authorized under AB 811. (A brief analysis of AB 811 is provided as Attachment “A”.) 106 Page 2 of 6 · Sonoma CountyModel--Sonoma became the first county in California to pursue public financing of distributed solar energy, energy and water efficiency improvements under AB 811. o The Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP) provides property owners with access to long-term loans to install solar panels, and make energy and/or water efficiency improvements to their homes. o The County is self-funding the program, through the authorization of revenue bonds. o County staff administers the program. o Loans are paid back via an additional assessment on property taxes at a seven percent (7%) interest rate. o The term of the loan depends on the amount borrowed (5-10 years for loans less than $5,000, 10-20 years for loans greater than $5.000). · Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)/Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) – ABAG and PG&E are currently exploring the viability of a San Francisco Bay Area, region-wide solar and energy efficiency financing district. They are awaiting SB 279, which, at the time this report was written, was before the Governor for signature. o SB 279 amends the use of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act to include financing for renewable energy, water conservation and energy efficiency improvements on private property through a special tax. (A brief analysis of SB 279 is provided as Attachment “B”.) o Other details about this program have not yet been released. DISCUSSION: There are several issues to consider when evaluating the feasibility of implementing a Financing District: · Development of program components · Funding o Loans to property owners o Implementation and ongoing administration costs · Staffing Development of program components: Municipal Financing Districts are complicated. There are a number of financial and legal hurdles to overcome prior to their implementation. It would likely be prohibitively expensive for Saratoga to develop its own program (For example, Saratoga would likely have to hire its own Bond Counsel). Therefore, it would be preferable, rather than reinventing the wheel, to opt in to an existing, program that has already been vetted and validated. Funding: Loans to property owners --Self-funding a Financing District, such as the Sonoma County model, is likely infeasible for Saratoga. Rather, it would be most feasible to opt in to an existing, turn-key program through which financing is made available. The CSCDA model would provide this financing; it is anticipated the ABAG/PG&E model will as well. 107 Page 3 of 6 Implementation and administration – Some funding for these aspects of Financing Districts is available on a competitive basis through the State Energy Commission, via the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act – State Energy Program (ARRA SEP). These funds may be used for: · Start-up costs (including legal and financial advisor costs) · Some ongoing program costs (staffing, surveys, marketing) · Home energy audits · Interim financing · Interest rate buy-downs · Homeowner grants (low income homeowners or energy efficiency retrofits) Staffing – Again, the most feasible means to implement a Financing District Program is to opt-in to a turn-key program, which would provide such aspects as website access, expert advice and overall program administration. Some City staff time would also need to be invested, particularly at the outset when the program is first being implemented. More information about staffing requirements will likely be forthcoming as additional cities gain experience in implementing these programs. RECOMMENDATION: Currently, the City of San Jose is spearheading an effort for jurisdictions in Santa Clara County to jointly apply for SEP funding, in order to pursue funds to implement an AB 811-type Financing District. As part of this effort, San Jose has requested that cities joining them identify programmatic priorities for the SEP funding. The current anticipated deadline for SEP funding is November 2009. It appears unlikely that the ABAG model (SB 279-type) described above will be available in time to apply for SEP funding, particularly since the Governor has not yet signed the enabling legislation. Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Officially indicate to the County of Santa Clara that Saratoga is interested in having a turnkey program available in which to participate. This can be done via a letter from the CityManager to the County Executive. 2. Direct staff to join the City of San Jose effort to apply for SEP funding. This would involve staff time in assisting with the preparation of the SEP application. 3. Identify Council’s programmatic priorities for SEP funding, which include: 108 Page 4 of 6 · Start-up costs (including legal and financial advisor costs) · Some ongoing program costs (staffing, surveys, marketing) · Home energy audits · Interim financing · Interest rate buy-downs · Homeowner grants (low income homeowners or energy efficiency retrofits) 4. Opt-in to a turn-key Financing District Program – San Jose plans to pursue the CSCDA model described above. At the appropriate time, staff will bring forth a staff report detailing steps required for opting-in to a program. FISCAL IMPACTS: There are no immediate financial impacts to the City of Saratoga, beyond the investment of staff time related to applying for SEP funding or establishing SEP funding priorities. In future, if the City Council decides to opt-in to a turn-key Financing District Program, there will be financial impacts; staff will provide additional information when these are known. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Saratoga would not join with San Jose in applying for SEP funding. ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S): The City Council could direct staff not to apply for SEP funding and to await additional information about the ABAG/PG&E program. FOLLOW UP ACTION(S): Implement Council direction. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Nothing additional. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A: Analysis of AB 811 Attachment B: Analysis of SB 279 109 Page 5 of 6 Attachment “A” Analysis of AB 811 Chartered --2008 This bill proposes to further the public interest of addressing climate change through energy conservation efforts by authorizing cities to provide up-front financing to property owners to install solar or other renewable energy-generating devices or make specified energy efficiency improvements to their properties through a system of contractual assessments. Contractual assessments are authorized in current law for certain types of public works projects. The property owner or owners within a designated area choose to assess themselves for the cost of a public works project (i.e. undergrounding of power lines or installation of streetlights). The local government then provides the up-front funds for the project, and the property owners pay an annual assessment until those funds, plus interest, are repaid. The underlying purpose is to create a means by which a project that provides both a public benefit and an incidental benefit to particular property owners can be financed without imposing the cost on property owners in other parts of the city who derive no benefit. This bill is intended to make contractual assessment financing for energy-generating installations or energy efficiency improvements available to all cities and counties statewide and to authorize them to secure the loans made by the programs with superior priority liens. According to the author, this will "make California the first state in the nation to help thousands of residents afford solar energy and help California reach its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2025." Analysis Prepared by: J. Stacey Sullivan /L. GOV. /(916) 319-3958 http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/07-08/bill/asm/ab_0801-0850/ab_811_cfa_20080627_170030 _asm_floor.html 110 Page 6 of 6 Attachment “B” Analysis of SB 279 Pending Mello-Roos is an important feature of the local fiscal landscape, providing local officials with a key tool for accumulating the public capital needed to pay for the public works projects that make new residential development possible. Since 1985, CFDs have issued over $18 billion in long-term bonds, mostly for capital improvements. Without access to Mello-Roos bond funding, many builders would have to pay higher development impact fees and raise housing prices. This bill authorizes the use of Mello-Roos taxes to help finance renewable energy, water conservation, and energy efficiency improvements on private property. To simplify the process by which property owners can voluntarily use Mello-Roos financing, local officials want to be able to create a CFD that initially contain no parcels of land, but consists only of territory from which parcels may subsequently be annexed to the CFD with the unanimous approval of parcel owners. In addition to financing public works such as park, school, and library facilities, CFDs can pay for improvements on privately owned buildings or real property. For example, CFDs may pay for work deemed necessary to bring buildings or real property, whether privately or publicly owned, into compliance with seismic safety standard and regulations. To initiate the formation of a CFD, a local agency's legislative body must adopt a resolution of intention to establish the district, which must describe the district's boundaries; describe the facilities and services proposed to be finance; state that a special tax, secured by a lien against real property, will be annually levied; specify, in detail, the rate, method of apportionment, and manner of collections of the special tax; and, fix a time and place for public hearing. Under existing law, after holding the hearing and considering protests, if the legislative body determines to establish the CFD, it must adopt a resolution of formation containing all of the information provided in the the resolution of intention and, if a special tax is to be levied, some additional information about the tax levy. SB 279 authorizes a separate procedure for establishing a CFD where the district initially consists solely of territory proposed for annexation to the community facilities district in the future, as specified, and provides an alternate procedure for incurring bonded indebtedness for community facility districts established in this manner. http://www.aroundthecapitol.com/billtrack/analysis.html?aid=31325 111