HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-2015 City Council minutesMINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
At 5:20 p.m., City Council held an interview with Claire Campodonico, Monte Sereno Nominee
to the Library Commission, in the Joan Pisani Community Center Arts and Crafts Room located
at 19655 Allendale Avenue in Saratoga. At 5:30 p.m., the City Council held a Joint Meeting with
the Heritage Preservation Commission and Planning Commission in the Arts and Crafts Room.
The following person requested to speak during the Joint Meeting:
Matthew Harrigan
No one else requested to speak.
CAPPPELLO/LO MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN TO THE CITY COUNCIL
WITH A REPORT WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT NON-
CONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES AND TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL
DIRECTION FROM THE CITY COUNCIL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: MILLER,
CAPPELLO, LO, BERNALD, KUMAR. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Miller called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 566 led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Mayor Howard Miller, Vice Mayor Manny Cappello, Council
Members Emily Lo, Mary -Lynne Bernald, Rishi Kumar
None
James Lindsay, City Manager
Richard Taylor, City Attorney
Crystal Bothelio, City Clerk
Mary Furey, Finance & Administrative Services Director
Michael Taylor, Recreation & Facilities Director
Brian Babcock, Administrative Analyst I
REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA
City Clerk Crystal Bothelio reported that the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on
January 29, 2015.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC
Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items
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Oral Communications - Council Direction to Staff
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Communications from Boards and Commissions
Mayor Miller provided an overview of the City Council's Joint Meeting with the Heritage
Preservation Commission and Planning Commission.
Council Direction to Staff
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Kumar shared that the State of the Valley took place on February 4, 2015. The
State of the County Address was the week of January 26, 2015 and it appears that the County's
budget is in good condition. Additionally, West Valley College will be celebrating its 50th
anniversary on May 2 with a special event. The Saratoga Cares Foundation will be making plans
to hold a bike safety event twice a year. There will also be a Bollywood Valentine's event on
Friday, February 13, 2015. On March 7, there will be a celebration of the Hindu New Year at the
Joan Pisani Community Center.
Council Member Lo shared that there will be a Hakone Gardens master plan workshop on
February 10, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hakone Gardens.
Mayor Miller shared that the Spring Recreation Activity Guide was just mailed to residents. The
guide includes numerous programs, including summer camps. The City's quarterly newsletter,
The Saratogan, can be found inside the Activity Guide.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Commissioner Appointment and Oath of Office
Recommended action:
Adopt the resolution appointing Claire Campodonico to a partial term on the Library
Commission ending September 30, 2017 and direct the City Clerk to administer the Oath of
Office.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-003
CAPPELLO/LO MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING CLAIRE
CAMPODONICO TO A PARTIAL TERM ON THE LIBRARY COMMISSION
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO
ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE. MOTION PASSED. AYES: MILLER,
CAPPELLO, LO, BERNALD, KUMAR. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE.
City Clerk Crystal Bothelio administered the Oath of Office to Library Commissioner Claire
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended action:
Approve the City Council minutes for the Special and Regular City Council Meeting on
January 21, 2015.
BERNALD/KUMAR MOVED TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR
THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JANUARY 21,
2015. MOTION PASSED. AYES: MILLER, CAPPELLO, LO, BERNALD, KUMAR.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
3. Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers
Recommended action:
Review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment cycles:
1/20/2015 Period 7
1/27/2015 Period 7
BERNALD/KUMAR MOVED TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR
THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JANUARY 21,
2015. MOTION PASSED. AYES: MILLER, CAPPELLO, LO, BERNALD, KUMAR.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
4. Treasurer's Report for the Month Ended December 31, 2014
Recommended action:
Review and accept the Treasurer's Report for the month ended December 31, 2014.
BERNALD/KUMAR MOVED TO ACCEPT THE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE
MONTH ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014. MOTION PASSED. AYES: MILLER,
CAPPELLO, LO, BERNALD, KUMAR. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE.
5. Amended 2015 City Council Assignments
Recommended action:
Approve resolution amending City Council Member assignments for 2015.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-004
BERNALD/KUMAR MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY
COUNCIL MEMBER ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2015. MOTION PASSED. AYES:
MILLER, CAPPELLO, LO, BERNALD, KUMAR. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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OLD BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
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COUNCIL ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Mayor Howard Miller
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee — there is a meeting next
week.
West Valley Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority — there is a meeting on February 5,
2015.
Vice Mayor Manny Cappello
Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development (HCD) Council Committee — there is
a meeting on February 9, 2015, during which the Committee will consider Community
Development Block Grant applications.
Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC) — the Board is in discussions with Live
Oak about having adult care services provided through Live Oak at the senior center.
Council Member Emily Lo
Hakone Foundation Board & Executive Committee — the Hakone Master Plan Workshop will
take place February 10, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hakone Gardens.
Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority — Silicon Valley Reads started February 4,
2015. Silicon Valley Reads is an annual program that focuses on a contemporary theme and
includes a variety of events to encourage the public to read about, think about and discuss the
theme. This year's theme is, "The Immigrant Experience." For more information visit
http://siliconvalle_yreads.org/.
Council Member Mary -Lynne Bernald
Saratoga Sister City Organization — during the meeting on February 3, 2015, the group discussed
an effort to collect the oral history of Saratoga. The Sister City Organization, Historical
Foundation, and KSAR are all interested in the effort. It is expected that KSAR should play an
integral part of the recording process. Additionally, the meeting included discussion of the Sister
City website that is in progress. The group will also be participating in the Blossom Festival.
Council Member Rishi Kumar
Santa Clara Valley Water District Commission — during the meeting last week, the Commission
focused on ongoing drought conditions. The Water District is looking at a variety of measures to
reduce water consumption, including rate hikes. At the next meeting, the Commission will be
reviewing staff recommendations for the 2030 Plan.
Council Member Kumar also reported on Republic Day of India events that he attended.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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ADJOURNMENT
CAPPELLO/LO MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:24 P.M. MOTION PASSED.
AYES: MILLER, CAPPELLO, LO, BERNALD, KUMAR. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
utes respctfull submitted:
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Cry 'f "t othelio, City Clerk
City of Saratoga
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