HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-2012 City Council minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 15,2012
The City Council called a Joint Meeting with the Hakone Foundation to order at 6:00
p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room at City Hall at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue.
SARATOGA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 15, 2012
Mayor Page called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT Council Members Manny Cappello, Howard Miller, Emily Lo,
Vice Mayor Jill Hunter, Mayor Chuck Page
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Dave Anderson, City Manager
Richard Taylor, City Attorney
Crystal Morrow, City Clerk
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Mary Furey, Finance and Administrative Services Director
James Lindsay, Community Development Director
Michael Taylor, Recreation and Facilities Director
REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA
City Clerk Crystal Morrow reported that pursuant to Gov't. Code 54954.2, the agenda for
this meeting was properly posted on August 10, 2012.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Page stated that there was nothing to report from Closed Session.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC
Oral Communications on Non-A2endized Items
Lon Saavedra and members of the Hakone Foundation provided a summary of the City
Council's Joint Meeting with the Hakone Foundation.
Ron Hills thanked the members of the Council and staff for their work on redefining
"impervious surface" in the City's Code.
Oral Communications - Council Direction to Staff
None
Communications from Boards and Commissions
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Vita Bruno shared that there will be a Let's Walk
event on August 25, 2012 at Villa Montalvo and invited Saratoga residents and the
Council to attend.
Council Direction to Staff
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Mayor Hunter announced Stride for Susie on August 26, 2012 in memory of
Council Member Susie Nagpal. Vice Mayor Hunter also shared that the annual
Bollywood Dance will be held on August 26, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the
Village.
Council Member Miller shared that the fall Saratoga Recreation Activity Guide is
available and a variety of classes are available.
Council Member Cappello announced that Celebrate Saratoga will be on September 16,
2012 from noon to 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Page invited the public to the Noh Play at Hakone Gardens on August 28, 2012
and the Autumn Opera at Hakone on September 7, 2012. He also shared that the City of
Sunnyvale will be celebrating its 100th birthday on August 25 and 26. Information is
available at http://www.sunnyvale100.com/.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Commendation for 20th Annual World Breastfeeding Week
Recommended action:
Read and present commendation.
Mayor Page recognized August 1 —7, 2012 as Breastfeeding Week in the City of
Saratoga.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended action:
Approve City Council minutes for the Special Meeting on July 17, 2012 and the
Regular Meeting on July 18, 2012.
Mayor Page removed this item from Consent Calendar to note he asked the City
Clerk to correct a typographical error in the minutes for July 18, 2012.
CAPPELLO/MILLER MOVED TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING ON JULY 17,2012 AND THE REGULAR
MEETING ON JULY 18,2012. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
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3. Review of Accounts Payable Check Register
Recommended action:
Review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment
cycles:
7/11/2012 - Period 13
7/11/2012 - Period 1
7/18/2012 -Period 13
7/18/2012 - Period 1
7/24/2012 - Period 13
7/24/2012 - Period 1
8/1/2012 - Period 13
8/1/2012 - Period 1
CAPPELLO/LO MOVED TO ACCEPT CHECK REGISTERS FOR THE
FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAYMENT CYCLES:
7/11/2012 - PERIOD 13
7/11/2012 -PERIOD 1
7/18/2012 -PERIOD 13
7/18/2012 - PERIOD 1
7/24/2012 - PERIOD 13
7/24/2012 - PERIOD 1
8/1/2012 - PERIOD 13
8/1/2012 - PERIOD 1
MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
4. Contract for Storm Drain Maintenance Services
Recommended action:
Approve the contract with West Valley Sanitation District for Storm Drain
Maintenance Services and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.
CAPPELLO/LO MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH WEST
VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT FOR STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
SAME. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
5. Highway 9 Safety Improvement Project Phase III, Austin Way—Construction
Contract Amendment.
Recommended action:
Approve an Amendment to the existing construction contract with Granite Rock
Company DBA, Pavex Construction Division for additional work for the Highway 9
Safety Improvement Project Phase III—Austin Way in the amount of$69,146.26 and
authorize the City Manager to execute the same.
CAPPELLO/LO MOVED TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH GRANITE ROCK
COMPANY DBA, PAVEX CONSTRUCTION DIVISION FOR ADDITIONAL
WORK FOR THE HIGHWAY 9 SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
PHASE III—AUSTIN WAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $69346.26 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME.MOTION
PASSED 5-0-0.
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6. Landscape Maintenance Contract—Gachina Landscape Management
Recommended action:
Approve a two-year contract with Gachina Landscape Management for monthly
landscape maintenance services in the amount of$67,824 per year and authorize City
Manager to execute the same.
Vice Mayor Hunter removed this item from consent to request additional information.
HUNTER/MILLER MOVED TO APPROVE A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT
WITH GACHINA LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT FOR MONTHLY
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,824
PER YEAR AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
SAME. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
7. Landscape Maintenance Contract—Loral Landscaping, Inc.
Recommended action:
Approve a two-year contract with Loral Landscaping, Inc. for monthly landscape
maintenance services in the amount of$29,820 per year and authorize City Manager
to execute the same.
Vice Mayor Hunter removed this item from consent to request additional information.
HUNTER/MILLER MOVED TO APPROVE A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT
WITH LORAL LANDSCAPING,INC. FOR MONTHLY LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,820 PER YEAR AND
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME. MOTION
PASSED 5-0-0.
8. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations—Notice of Completion
Recommended action:
Move to accept the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Project as complete and
authorize the City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion for the construction
contract.
Council Member Miller removed this item from the Consent Calendar to request
additional information about the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
MILLER/HUNTER MOVED TO ACCEPT THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING STATIONS PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
9. Authorization to Purchase 2012 Caterpillar 246CQ Skid Steer Loader in the Amount
of$48,316.06 from Peterson Tractor of San Leandro
Recommended action:
Move to approve authorization to purchase 2012 Caterpillar 246CQ Skid Steer
Loader in the amount of$48,316.06 from Peterson Tractor of San Leandro.
CAPPELLO/LO MOVED TO APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE
2012 CATERPILLAR 246CQ SKID STEER LOADER IN THE AMOUNT OF
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$48,316.06 FROM PETERSON TRACTOR OF SAN LEANDRO. MOTION
PASSED 5-0-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Ordinance Amendment ZOAl2-0008; City of Saratoga- Amendments to Article 7-30
(Noise Control) and Section 15-19.050 (C-H District) of the City Code Establishing
New Regulations for Outdoor Music
Recommended action:
Conduct a public hearing. Introduce and waive the first reading of the ordinance
modifying Articles 7-30 (Noise Control) and 15-19.050 (C-H District) by establishing
new regulations for outdoor music, and direct staff to place the ordinance on the
consent calendar for adoption at the next regular meeting of the City Council.
Community Development Director James Lindsay presented the staff report on the
item.
The Council invited Planning Commissioner Tina Walia to speak on the Planning
Commission's recommendation.
Planning Commissioner Tina Walia addressed the Council and answered Council
questions.
The Council invited Lieutenant Don Morrissey to speak.
Lieutenant Don Morrissey spoke and answered Council questions.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
The following people requested to speak:
Kathy Fitzsimmons spoke in opposition to the ordinance amendment.
Chris Vasquez spoke in support of the ordinance amendment.
Susanne Frontz spoke in support of the ordinance amendment.
Angela Cesari spoke in support of the ordinance amendment.
Laura Harris raised concerns about enforcement or the proposed ordinance and
impact on Village residents.
Stan Bogosian spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance.
Nahm Lee spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance.
Matt Ryan spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Jeff Wyatt spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Michael Martella spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
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Marc Hoffman spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Debra Cummins spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Michael Michaued spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Michael Shadman spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Kathleen Casey spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance.
Yvonne Mendy spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
No one else requested to speak.
Mayor Page closed the public comment period.
CAPPELLO/MILLER MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND WAIVE THE FIRST
READING OF THE ORDINANCE MODIFYING ARTICLES 7-30 (NOISE
CONTROL)AND 15-19.050 (C-H DISTRICT) BY ESTABLISHING NEW
REGULATIONS FOR OUTDOOR MUSIC AND DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE
THE ORDINANCE ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR ADOPTION AT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE
FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS:
- REMOVE PROVISIONS IN ORDINANCE THAT REGULATE
OUTDOOR MUSIC PERMITS BY BLOCK
- REMOVE PROVISIONS IN THE ORDINANCE THAT RESTRICT
OUTDOOR MUSIC TO MAY 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31
- CHANGE THE DISTANCE AT WHICH MUSIC IS MEASURED FROM 5-
FEET TO 25-FEET
- IMPLEMENT THE ORDINANCE IMMEDIATELY ONCE IT BECOMES
EFFECTIVE
Council Member Miller requested a friendly amendment to the motion to include
provisions in the ordinance that regulate Outdoor Music Permits by block.
Council Member Cappello accepted the amendment.
CAPPELLO/MILLER MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND WAIVE THE FIRST
READING OF THE ORDINANCE MODIFYING ARTICLES 7-30 (NOISE
CONTROL) AND 15-19.050 (C-H DISTRICT)BY ESTABLISHING NEW
REGULATIONS FOR OUTDOOR MUSIC AND DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE
THE ORDINANCE ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR ADOPTION AT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE
FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS:
- REMOVE PROVISIONS IN THE ORDINANCE THAT RESTRICT
OUTDOOR MUSIC TO MAY 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31
- CHANGE THE DISTANCE AT WHICH MUSIC IS MEASURED FROM 5-
FEET TO 25-FEET
- IMPLEMENT THE ORDINANCE IMMEDIATELY ONCE IT BECOMES
EFFECTIVE
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MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
At 9:55 p.m., Mayor Page called for a break.
At 10:05 p.m., Mayor Page reconvened the meeting.
11. Application ANX10-0002 & ZOA09-0009; 22600 Mount Eden Road; Garrod Trust-
Annexation of 70 acres of property in the vicinity of 22600 Mount Eden; adoption of
a Development Agreement, application of the AP/OS Overlay Zoning over 68 acres,
and a Combined Williamson Act Contract on Garrod Trust property
Recommended action:
1. Adopt the attached resolution amending Resolution No. 10-068 initiating
annexation of property located in the area of 22600 Mount Eden Road to include two
additional properties (totaling approximately two additional acres) located at 22541
and 22627 Mount Eden Road to the list of properties to be annexed;
2. Adopt the attached resolution approving annexation of property in the area of
22600 Mount Eden Road which includes:
•A combined Williamson Act Contract for the approximately 120 acre Garrod Trust
Property by rescission of existing County and City Contracts and simultaneous
reentry into a new Williamson Act Contract over the entirety of the Garrod Trust
Property.
•A Zoning Amendment to add Agricultural Preserve/Open Space ("AP/OS") Overlay
Zoning on Garrod Trust Property proposed for annexation to the City of Saratoga.
•A Development Agreement that recognizes existing structures, land uses, and lot
coverage on entire 120-acre Garrod Trust Property as conforming and establishes
parameters for the continuing use of the Garrod Trust Property.
3. Introduce and waive the first reading of the ordinances applying AP/OS Overlay
Zoning and the Development Agreement as set forth above and direct staff to place
the ordinances on the consent calendar for adoption at the next regular meeting of the
City Council.
Community Development Director James Lindsay presented the staff report.
The Council invited Jan Garrod to speak.
Jan Garrod addressed the Council and answered Council questions.
Mayor Page invited public comment on the item.
No one requested to speak.
RESOLUTIONS. NO. 12-048 AND 12-049
MILLER/HUNTER MOVED TO:
1. ADOPT THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 10-068 INITIATING ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE
AREA OF 22600 MOUNT EDEN ROAD TO INCLUDE TWO ADDITIONAL
PROPERTIES (TOTALING APPROXIMATELY TWO ADDITIONAL
ACRES) LOCATED AT 22541 AND 22627 MOUNT EDEN ROAD TO THE
LIST OF PROPERTIES TO BE ANNEXED;
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2. ADOPT THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION APPROVING ANNEXATION
OF PROPERTY IN THE AREA OF 22600 MOUNT EDEN ROAD WHICH
INCLUDES:
•A COMBINED WILLIAMSON ACT CONTRACT FOR THE
APPROXIMATELY 120 ACRE GARROD TRUST PROPERTY BY
RESCISSION OF EXISTING COUNTY AND CITY CONTRACTS AND
SIMULTANEOUS REENTRY INTO A NEW WILLIAMSON ACT
CONTRACT OVER THE ENTIRETY OF THE GARROD TRUST
PROPERTY.
•A ZONING AMENDMENT TO ADD AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE/OPEN
SPACE ("AP/OS") OVERLAY ZONING ON GARROD TRUST PROPERTY
PROPOSED FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF SARATOGA.
•A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT THAT RECOGNIZES EXISTING
STRUCTURES, LAND USES,AND LOT COVERAGE ON ENTIRE 120-
ACRE GARROD TRUST PROPERTY AS CONFORMING AND
ESTABLISHES PARAMETERS FOR THE CONTINUING USE OF THE
GARROD TRUST PROPERTY.
3. INTRODUCE AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE
ORDINANCES APPLYING AP/OS OVERLAY ZONING AND THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AS SET FORTH ABOVE AND DIRECT
STAFF TO PLACE THE ORDINANCES ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR
FOR ADOPTION AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
12. Ordinance Amendment ZOAl2-0007; City of Saratoga- Zoning Ordinance
Amendment Establishing Design Review Findings for Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities
Recommended action:
Conduct a public hearing. Introduce and waive the first reading of the ordinance
adding Article 15-44 (Wireless Telecommunications Facilities)to the City Code, and
direct staff to place the ordinance on the consent calendar for adoption at the next
regular meeting of the City Council.
Community Development Director James Lindsay presented the staff report.
Mayor Page invited public comment on the item.
Planning Commission Chair Tina Walia spoke.
No one else requested to speak.
MILLER/CAPPELLO MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND WAIVE THE FIRST
READING OF THE ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE 15-44 (WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES) TO THE CITY CODE AND
DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE THE ORDINANCE ON THE CONSENT
CALENDAR FOR ADOPTION AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS TO
THE ORDINANCE:
- ADD THE WORDS "OR LOCATED ON A STRUCTURE" BEFORE THE
WORDS "OR AN EXISTING UTILITY POLE/TOWER" IN 15-44.025(A);
AND
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- ADD THE WORD "REASONABLY" BEFORE THE WORDS
"COMPATIBLE HEIGHT" IN 15-44.025(B)(5).
MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
At this time, Mayor Page moved to Item 14.
13. Ordinance Amendment ZOAl2-0006; City of Saratoga- Miscellaneous City Code
Updates and Code Readoption Including Conforming Amendments to Design
Guidelines.
Recommended action:
Conduct a public hearing. Introduce and waive the first reading of the attached
ordinance amending various sections of the City Code and readopting the Code and
direct staff to place the ordinance on the consent calendar for adoption at the next
regular meeting of the City Council. Adopt the attached resolution amending the
Gateway and Village Design Guidelines to conform to the City Code.
After concluding discussion on Item 14, Mayor Page returned to Item 13 at
approximately 11:10 p.m.
Community Development Director James Lindsay presented the staff report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
MILLER/CAPPELLO MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND WAIVE THE FIRST
READING OF THE ATTACHED ORDINANCE,WITH THE EXCEPTION
OF THE LANGUAGE ON ENCLOSED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
LOCATED WITHIN REAR SETBACKS,AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS
OF THE CITY CODE AND READOPTING THE CODE; DIRECT STAFF TO
PLACE THE ORDINANCE ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR
ADOPTION AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL; AND ADOPT THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION AMENDING
THE GATEWAY AND VILLAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES TO CONFORM TO
THE CITY CODE.
Mayor Page requested a friendly amendment to the motion to include proposed
revisions to include Enclosed Accessory Structures Located within Rear Setbacks
regulations in the ordinance.
Council Member Miller and Council Member Cappello accepted the friendly
amendment to the motion.
MILLER/CAPPELLO MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND WAIVE THE FIRST
READING OF THE ATTACHED ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF THE CITY CODE AND READOPTING THE CODE; DIRECT
STAFF TO PLACE THE ORDINANCE ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR
FOR ADOPTION AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL; AND ADOPT THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION AMENDING
THE GATEWAY AND VILLAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES TO CONFORM TO
THE CITY CODE. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
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14. ANX12-0001 - Initiate Annexation of Unincorporated Islands and Authorize the
Submission to LAFCO of an Application to Modify the Urban Service Area
Boundary
Recommended action:
1. Conduct the public hearing.
2. Adopt a resolution to initiate annexation proceedings to consider annexation of
certain unincorporated islands currently located within the City's Urban Service
Area.
3. Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to submit an application to LAFCO for
adjustments to the City's Urban Service Area boundary.
Community Development Director James Lindsay presented the staff report.
Mayor Page invited public comment on the item.
The following person requested to speak:
Michael Davis was concerned about his project in the unincorporated islands.
No one else requested to speak.
RESOLUTIONS NO. 12-050 AND 12-051
MILLER/CAPPELLO MOVED TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO INITIATE
ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS TO CONSIDER ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED ISLANDS CURRENTLY LOCATED
WITHIN THE CITY'S URBAN SERVICE AREA; AND ADOPT A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO
LAFCO FOR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CITY'S URBAN SERVICE AREA
BOUNDARY. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
NEW BUSINESS
15. Launch of Nextdoor.com in Saratoga
Recommended action:
Provide direction to staff on whether to proceed with launching Nextdoor.com in the
City of Saratoga.
City Clerk Crystal Morrow presented the staff report.
MILLER/CAPPELLO MOVED TO LAUNCH NEXTDOOR.COM IN THE CITY
OF SARATOGA AND ENCOURAGED NEXTDOOR TO ADD
FUNCTIONALITY THAT ALLOWS NEIGHBORHOODS WITH COMMON
BOUNDARIES,THAT ARE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ONE ANOTHER,
OR SHARE COMMON INTERESTS TO INTERACT AND COMMUNICATE
WITH ONE ANOTHER. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
16. 2012 Annual Conference Resolutions of League of California Cities
Recommended action:
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Discuss the five resolutions from the League of California Cites to be voted upon at
the 2012 Annual League of California Cities Conference and provide the Voting
Delegate, Mayor Chuck Page, with recommendations on the resolutions.
Mayor Page introduced the item and requested input from members of the Council on
the resolutions to be voted upon at the League of California Cities Annual
Conference.
Council Member Cappello stated he had no opinion on resolution 1, was opposed to
resolution 2, and supported resolutions 3, 4, and 5.
Council Member Miller said he supported resolution 1, opposed resolution 2, and
supported resolutions 3, 4, and 5.
Council Member Lo said she was opposed to resolution 2 and in favor of the rest.
Vice Mayor Hunter said she was opposed to resolution 1 and 2 and in support of
resolution 3, 4, and 5.
ADHOC & AGENCY ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Mayor Chuck Page
Hakone Foundation Board—The Hakone Foundation Board approved the Hakone
Master Plan.
Sister City—Mayor Page shared that he received a letter from the Mayor of Muko-Shi
about the Sister City Student Exchange Program.
West Valley Sanitation District—the Sanitation District met in July and will meet again
the week of August 20, 2012. The new Executive Director has started.
Vice Mayor Jill Hunter
Historical Foundation—on September 7, 2012, Train Authority Bruce MacGregor will
be speaking on the South Pacific Coast Railroad over the Santa Cruz Mountains.
KSAR Community Access TV Board—the last KSAR meeting was canceled.
SASCC— SASCC is working on an upcoming health fair.
Santa Clara Valley Water District Commission—Vice Mayor Hunter attended the Water
District Commission meeting on behalf of Council Member Miller.
Council Member Emily Lo
Library Joint Powers Authority—at the last Library Joint Powers Authority meeting, a
contract for construction of a new administration building was discussed.
Sister City Liaison—there was a reception for the Sister City Student Exchange Program
on Friday, August 10, 2012.
Council Member Howard Miller
Valley Transportation Authority PAC—at the last meeting, extension of BART to Santa
Clara County was discussed. Additionally, Council Member Miller requested a
presentation from VTA on Express Lanes at a future City Council Meeting.
Council Member Manny Cappello
Chamber of Commerce—the Chamber is very busy at the moment. The Oaks Lodge and
Saratoga County Club have joined the Destination Saratoga effort. Additionally,the
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Village Market Place is ongoing and Celebrate Saratoga will be on September 16, 2012.
The next Chamber mixer will be in October at West Valley College.
Santa Clara County Emergency Council—at the last meeting, the allocations of annual
emergency performance grants were discussed.
Sister City—the Muko delegation will be visiting Saratoga in November.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Mayor Page announced that because the City has only 2 nominees for the 2 offices to be
voted upon at the November 2012 General Municipal Election,the Council may call a
special meeting to discuss appointment of the 2 nominees. Mayor Page asked if any
members of the Council would like to schedule a special meeting to discuss appointment
of the nominees. No one requested a special meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None
ADJOURNMENT
MILLER/HUNTER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING AT 12:16
A.M. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Crystal Morrow, City Clerk
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