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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
AND
NEIGHBORHOOD / HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION
JOINT MEETING – JUNE 16, 2010
The City Council held a Joint Meeting with the Neighborhood and Home Owners Association
(HOA) in the Senior Center – Multi-Purpose Room at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Manny Cappello, Chuck Page, Howard Miller,
Vice Mayor Jill Hunter and Mayor Kathleen King
ABSENT: None
ALSO Dave Anderson, City Manager
PRESENT: Ann Sullivan, City Clerk
Barbara Powell, Assistant City Manager
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
John Livingstone, Community Development Director
Councilmember Chuck Page addressed the group about the ongoing water shortage in the State
and urged everyone to continue to use water wisely. He encouraged homeowners with odd
numbered addresses to water their lawns on odd numbered days and homeowners with even
numbered addresses to water on even numbered days.
Captain Terry Calderone, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, West Side Substation, provided a
brief update on property crimes in the community and asked that everyone be vigilant and aware
of what is going on in their neighborhoods. He added he would be available to attend their
neighborhood meetings to address any neighborhood concerns.
Members of West Valley Community Services were present and provided an overview of the
services they provide to approximately 300 clients in local communities. In addition, they noted
they welcome volunteers of all ages.
Representatives of the following HOA’s addressed the Council regarding the highlights and
lowlights in their neighborhoods:
GREENBRIAR HOA –
Highlights:
o Annual Spring Social
o HOA requested and was granted “No Parking” signs on one side of Stoneridge Drive
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o Installed sprinkler systems that operate on a computerized system linked to the weather to
help conserve water
Lowlights:
o Mail thefts
o Auto theft
WESTBROOK HOA –
Highlights:
o Annual cleanup along Prospect Avenue
o Would like to transition from volunteers conducting cleanup to a more formal landscape
maintenance program and welcomes any assistance in the transition
EL QUITO HOA –
Highlights:
o The Sand Hill redevelopment issue in the El Quito Shopping Center rallied the neighbors
and resulted in reinstating the neighborhood association
Lowlights:
o El Quito Center has lost many tenants
o Rents have risen
o Concerns about the center’s vitality
o Survey of residents revealed:
Traffic is number one concern
Pre-school on Cox Avenue across from Quito Village is an area of concern
Loss of many trees; would like to plant new trees
Would like to invigorate neighborhood
Improved relationship between city and neighborhood
Concerns about the two-story issue affecting the Quito Development
Councilmember Miller noted that the new Housing Element has restricted the Quito
Development to 20 feet in height and mixed use.
Vice Mayor Hunter expressed concerns about the “2015 tree planting program” and noted people
should visit www.heritagetreesofsaratoga.org/index.html to find out more about the City’s
program to plant 2,015 trees by 2015.
VINEYARDS OF SARATOGA HOA –
Lowlights/Concerns:
o Traffic problems increasing on Saratoga Avenue
o Signal light timing is part of the traffic problem
Public Works Director John Cherbone noted he would work with Caltrans regarding the timing
of the signal lights on Saratoga Avenue and added the next phase of the overlay program would
begin June 28th through July 14th.
SAN MARCOS HOA –
Highlights:
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o Traffic and safety concerns have improved at the Odd Fellows since the two entrances
into this community have been converted into one entrance
o Parking issues have improved in the West Valley College neighborhood
PARKER RANCH HOA –
Highlights:
o City maintains the trails
o Security has improved in this neighborhood
Lowlights:
o Concerns regarding stability of retaining wall near Country Club
QUESTIONS RAISED:
What has City done to address the:
Development of the Village
High retail rents
Numerous empty shops
City Manager Dave Anderson noted recent changes to help invigorate the Village:
Hired an Economic Development Coordinator several years ago to work with Village
merchants
Renewed the parking moratorium
Implemented the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for five different uses
Over-the-counter permit approval
Façade Program
Council adjourned the Joint Meeting at 6:58 p.m. and proceeded to the Council Chambers for the
Regular Meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Sullivan, CMC
City Clerk