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MINUTES
SARATOGA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 2010
The City Council conducted interviews for the vacancy on the Heritage Preservation
Commission at 5:10 p.m.
The City Council held a Joint Meeting with members of the Saratoga Ministerial
Association in the Administrative Conference Room at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor King called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and noted the
meeting would be in memory of John Nolen, who passed away on Thursday, October 28,
2010. Mr. Nolen was the Support Services Director with the Campbell Union High
School District and was instrumental in creating a strong relationship between the City of
Saratoga and Prospect High School to create access to sport fields.
Mayor King asked Shirley Cancillieri to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Manny Cappello, Chuck Page, Howard Miller,
Vice Mayor Jill Hunter and Mayor Kathleen King
ABSENT: None
ALSO Dave Anderson, City Manager
PRESENT: Richard Taylor, City Attorney
Ann Sullivan, City Clerk
Barbara Powell, Assistant City Manager
John Livingstone, Community Development Director
Michael Fossati, Assistant Planner
Kate Bear, City Arborist
REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA
City Clerk Ann Sullivan reported that pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda
for the meeting of November 3, 2010 was properly posted on October 28, 2010.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC ON
NONAGENDIZED ITEMS
Orang Kamkar addressed the Council regarding the fee for a use permit to move his
business two doors down from the current location. He noted the address is still the
same; however, it has a different suite number.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
Councilmember Page and Councilmember Cappello asked staff to look into finding an
alternative to alleviate the use permit fee for Mr. Kamkar, such as through the
Conditional Use Permit program.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC
Rabbi Pressman, Chair of the Saratoga Ministerial Association, provided a brief report on
the Joint Meeting with the Council that was held at 6:00 p.m. He noted the Saratoga
Ministerial Association is open to all faith leaders of the various houses of worship in the
community and they meet on a monthly basis. He added members of the Association are
committed to building community and coordinating various services in the community,
including emergency services. He noted members of the Association are preparing for the
annual “Saratoga Serves”, a week-long community service that all the houses of worship
and other organizations participate in together. The community service event will be held
the week of March 12 – 19, 2011. He concluded by inviting everyone to the annual
Saratoga Community Inter-faith Thanksgiving Service at 10:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving
Day at Sacred Heart Church.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
Mayor King asked that staff add the “Saratoga Serves” date on the Council Calendar and
to the Artsopolis calendar on the City’s website.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Cappello noted the Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council
(SASCC) is having their annual Health Fair on November 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00
noon in the Senior Center. He added citizens can receive a flu shot for $10.00.
Councilmember Miller reminded everyone to browse through the Saratoga Recreation
Guide for various activities that are available for children, such as Camp Winter
Wonderland and Oil Painting classes. In addition, he noted “Winter Spare the Air Days”
are November 1, 2010 through the end of February 2011, adding if you burn wood
products on a “spare the air” day you could be fined $400. For more information on this
topic, visit http://www.sparetheair.org/ or call the toll free number at 1.877.4No-Burn
(1.877.466.2876).
Mayor King noted the Rubio Fresh Mexican Food restaurant in the El Paseo shopping
center is having a Grand Opening on Thursday, November 4, 2010.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. COMMENDATION FOR SARATOGA RESIDENT AND FORMER
BUSINESS OWNER – BOB CANCILLIERI
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present commendation.
Mr. Cancillieri and members of the “Skillet Likkers” treated everyone to a music
performance. Mayor King and Vice Mayor then presented the commendation to Bob
and Shirley Cancillieri. Mr. and Mrs. Cancillieri owned and operated the former
“Saratoga Bakery” in the Village.
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2. COMMENDATION FOR SARATOGA RESIDENT AND BUSINESS
OWNERS – JOSEPH AND MICHELLE MASEK
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present commendation.
Mayor King and Vice Mayor Hunter read and presented the commendation to Mr.
Masek. Joseph and Michelle Masek own and operate “La Mere Michelle” restaurant
in the Village.
3. COMMENDATION FOR SARATOGA RESIDENT AND BUSINESS OWNER
– TOM VANDENHOOGEN
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present commendation.
Mayor King and Vice Mayor Hunter read and presented the commendation to Tom
Vandenhoogen, business owner of “Little Amsterdam” restaurant in the Village.
4. COMMENDATION FOR SARATOGA RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS
OWNERS – CONNIE HILLBLOM AND JOAN MITCHELL
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present commendation.
Mayor King and Vice Mayor Hunter read and presented commendations to Connie
Hillblom and Joan Mitchell, business owners of “The Fat Robin” shop in the Village.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
5. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – OCTOBER 20, 2010
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes.
MILLER/PAGE MOVED TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES – OCTOBER 20, 2010. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
6. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Review and accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month ended September 30, 2010.
Councilmember Miller removed this item for clarification.
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Councilmember Miller noted that staff had erroneously included a $505,000 transfer
out from the CIP Matching Grant Reserve (approved in the FY2010/11 Adopted
Budget) as a manual adjustment to the CIP reserve account. The journal entry for this
transfer had not yet been entered into the financial system as of the date this report
was written, therefore the transfer out should not have been included in this schedule.
The offset to the elimination of this transfer out is a reduction in the Undesignated
Fund Balance amount.
Councilmember Miller added staff provided the Council and public with a Memo
reflecting the revision to Attachment A: Changes in Total Fund Balance Sheet from
the Treasurer’s Report.
[This Memo and revision attachment will be included in the historic record of this
meeting agenda packet.]
MILLER/PAGE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE REVISED TREASURER’S
REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010. MOTION
PASSED 5-0-0.
7. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK REGISTERS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council review and accept the check register for the listed following
Accounts Payable payment cycle:
October 21, 2010
MILLER/PAGE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE CHECK REGISTERS FOR THE
LISTED FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAYMENT CYCLES:
OCTOBER 21, 2010. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
8. MOTOR VEHICLE (MV) RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON
MCCOY AVENUE
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Move to adopt MV Resolution restricting parking on a section of McCoy Avenue.
Councilmember Page removed this item for clarification.
John Cherbone, Public Works Director, was present to answer Council’s questions.
In addition, two residents that live on McCoy Avenue near the YMCA addressed the
Council regarding the traffic and parking issues at the YMCA. They noted they were
also meeting with the City of San Jose regarding these traffic and parking issues.
Councilmember Cappello noted he would like to know the results of the meetings the
residents on McCoy have with the City of San Jose.
RESOLUTION NO. MV-292
PAGE/CAPPELLO MOVED TO ADOPT MV RESOLUTION RESTRICTING
PARKING ON A SECTION OF MCCOY AVENUE. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
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9. 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 of West Valley College.
RESOLUTION NO. MV-293
PAGE/CAPPELLO MOVED TO ADOPT MV RESOLUTION RESTRICTING
U-TURNS ON FRUITVALE AVENUE AT THE MEDIAN OPENING IN
FRONT OF WEST VALLEY COLLEGE. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
10. MOTOR VEHICLE (MV) RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON
KOMINA AVENUE
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Move to adopt MV Resolution restricting parking on a section of Komina Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. MV-294
PAGE/CAPPELLO MOVED TO ADOPT MV RESOLUTION RESTRICTING
PARKING ON A SECTION OF KOMINA AVENUE. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
At 7:53 p.m. Mayor King acknowledged the high school and college students that
were in the audience for a government class assignment and invited them up on stage.
She asked the students to state their names, the school they attend, and their grade
level.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
OLD BUSINESS
11. WINTER ISSUE OF THE SARATOGAN
Recommended action:
Accept report and direct staff accordingly.
Barbara Powell, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report.
Mayor King invited public comment.
No one requested to speak on this item.
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
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Council provided the following recommendations:
o The proposed article on “finding Council agendas and meeting videos” should
also include the Planning Commission agendas and meeting videos.
o The cover of the Recreation Activity Guide should reflect a message noting
the Saratogan is located inside the Recreation Activity Guide.
o Include a “Meet Your Commissioners” article (one commission per issue),
including a photo of the commissioners and their names.
o Include ideas on energy use reduction.
Mayor King suggested looking into refining the City website home page to allow
easier access to city agendas.
NEW BUSINESS
12. REPORT FROM AD HOC TREE COMMITTEE
Recommended action:
Recommend one or more of the items listed in the summary for presentation at the
City Council retreat under the advanced planning work program.
Kate Bear, City Arborist, presented the staff report.
Mayor King invited public comment.
The following people requested to speak on this item:
Muriel Mahrer supports lowering the tree removal fee.
Denise Goldberg supports altering the tree removal fees to be more in line with
neighboring cities.
A member of the public, speaker Eric, feels the tree removal fee is high and the fee
should be lowered.
No one else requested to speak on this item.
Mayor King closed the public comment.
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
Council discussed this item and directed staff to place this item on the January 2011
Council Retreat Agenda for further discussion, with the focus of discussion on
“Developing a Heritage Tree Process”.
ADHOC & AGENCY ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Mayor Kathleen King – reported:
SCC Cities Association Selection Committee – meets Thursday, November 4, 2010.
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West Valley Mayors and Managers Association – she attended the last meeting. Members
received information on “Healthy Workers for Companies with Fewer Than 50
Employees”, a program that is part of the Santa Clara Family Health Plan.
Vice Mayor Jill Hunter – reported:
Hakone Foundation Board – meets Thursday, November 4, 2010.
Library Joint Powers Association – the budget was the focus of discussion at the last
meeting; Gayathri Kanth, the new Saratoga Librarian, was introduced to the group; and
the Library JPA expressed their gratitude for the $72,000 contribution from the Friends of
the Library.
Councilmember Howard Miller – reported:
Santa Clara County Cities Association Board – the annual holiday party is on December
2nd at the Los Altos Country Club.
Councilmember Chuck Page – nothing to report.
Councilmember Manny Cappello – reported:
County HCD Policy Committee – he attended the last meeting, however; they couldn’t
take any action on any agenda items due to a lack of a quorum.
Santa Clara County Emergency Council – will be meeting Thursday, November 4, 2010.
SASCC – he attended the last meeting and noted the Dandia event was well attended and
was very successful. He added the shredding service that SASCC provides is very
competitive and recommended anyone in need of this service should contact SASCC at
408.868-1255.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Councilmember Page announced that Rebecca Elliot, Executive Director for the
Peninsula Division of the League of California Cities, is retiring at the end of this year
and noted it would be nice to invite her to an upcoming meeting and present her with a
commendation signed by all five Council Members.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no additional business, Mayor King asked for a motion to adjourn the
meeting.
HUNTER/PAGE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING AT 9:00PM.
MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Sullivan, CMC
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City Clerk