HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-2018 City Council MinutesMINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
At 5:06 p.m., the City Council held a Study Session at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in the
Administrative Conference Room to consider the Council Norms and Expectations. The City
Council accepted all the edits from the February 7, 2018 study session discussion and directed
staff to make additional edits to Section 7.B of the Council Norms related to Council Assignments.
Staff is to return to the March 7, 2018 Council Meeting with an updated Council Norms for
adoption.
At 6:20 the City Council held a Joint Meeting with Santa Clara County Fire Department at 13777
Fruitvale Avenue in the Administrative Conference Room.
At 7:08 p.m., Mayor Bernald called the Regular Session to order in the Administrative Conference
Room, City Hall at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Mary -Lynne Bernald, Vice Mayor Manny Cappello
Council Members, Howard Miller, Emily Lo, Rishi Kumar
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: James Lindsay, City Manager
Richard Taylor, City Attorney
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
Nora Pimentel, City Clerk
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
City Clerk Nora Pimentel reported that the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on
February 15, 2018.
Mayor Bernald called for a moment of silence in remembrance of the students of the Marjory
Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida and in recognition of the passing
of long time Saratoga resident and noted architect Warren Heid.
REPORT FROM JOINT MEETING
Assistant Fire Chief Tony Bowden provided an overview of the City Council's Joint Meeting
with County Fire which included a recap of service areas, community outreach and opportunities
to strengthen relationships. County Fire inquired about use of City space for future onsite
educational meetings and workshops. There was discussion about fire safety, the Saratoga
Community Emergency Response Team program. Assistant Fire Chief Bowden concluded his
report highlighting the average response time in Saratoga is just a bit over five minutes.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
No one requested to speak.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Bernald made the following announcements: 10th Annual Lunar Year Festival on March
4, 2018; Paint the City Kickoff on March 24, 2018; Living Room Conversations on February 27,
2018; Commission Recruitment for positions on the Planning Commission and Heritage
Preservation Commission; Save the Date: Saratoga Safety Fair on May 20, 2018.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Special Presentation on Integrating Rain Collection & Irrigation Systems
Recommended Action:
Receive presentation from Kabir Ramzan, Dustin Miao and Jordan Labioon on their
research and robotics project on integrating rain collection and irrigation systems.
The City Council received the presentation from Kabir Ramzan, Dustin Miao, and Jordan
Labioon.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the City Council minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting on February 7, 2018.
MILLER/CAPPELLO MOVED TO APROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON FEBRUARY 7, 2018. MOTION PASSED.
AYES: BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER, LO, KUMAR. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE
1.2. Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers
Recommended Action:
Review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment cycles:
02/06/2018 Period 8; and 02/13/2018 Period 8.
MILLER/CAPPELLO MOVED TO ACCEPT CHECK REGISTERS FOR THE
FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAYMENT CYCLES: 02/06/2018 PERIOD 8;
AND 02/13/2018 PERIOD 8. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER,
LO, KUMAR. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE
1.3. Motor Vehicle (MV) Resolution Restricting Parking at Four Segments on Springer Avenue
Recommended Action:
Adopt Motor Vehicle (MV) Resolution authorizing 1) No Parking on the north side of Springer
Avenue, starting from Fieldstone and continuing east for 60 feet; 2) No Parking on the south side
of Springer Avenue, starting from Springer Court and continuing east for 50 feet; 3) No
Overnight Parking from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the south side of Springer Avenue starting from
the new No Parking sign at Springer Court and continuing east along Springer Ave for 300 feet;
and 4) No Parking on the south side of Springer Avenue 350 feet from Springer Court continuing
east 100 feet.
MV RESOLUTION NO. 320
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MILLER/CAPPELLO MOVED TO ADOPT MOTOR VEHICLE (MV 320) RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING 1) NO PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SPRINGER AVENUE,
STARTING FROM FIELDSTONE AND CONTINUING EAST FOR 60 FEET; 2) NO
_PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SPRINGER AVENUE, STARTING FROM
SPRINGER COURT AND CONTINUING EAST FOR 50 FEET; 3) NO OVERNIGHT
PARKING FROM 12 A.M. TO 12 P.M. ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SPRINGER AVENUE
STARTING FROM THE NEW NO PARKING SIGN AT SPRINGER COURT AND
CONTINUING EAST ALONG SPRINGER AVE FOR 300 FEET; AND 4) NO PARKING
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SPRINGER AVENUE 350 FEET FROM SPRINGER COURT
CONTINUING EAST 100 FEET. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BERNALD, CAPPELLO,
MILLER, LO, KUMAR. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE
2. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
3. GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1. Motor Vehicle (MV) Resolution Installing 4 -Way Stop at Big Basin Way and 4th
Street
Recommended Action:
Adopt Motor Vehicle (MV) Resolution installing a 4 -way stop at the intersection of Big
Basin Way and 4th Street.
Public Works Director John Cherbone presented the staff report.
Mayor Bernald invited public comment on this item.
The following people requested to speak:
Klaus Pache
Paul Hernandez
Anne Barber
Laurel Perusa
No one else requested to speak.
Council Member Miller requested that the motion include an update after implementation via
the weekly Council newsletter within three to six months.
MV RESOLUTION NO. 321
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CAPPELLO/MILLER MOVED TO ADOPT MOTOR VEHICLE (MV 321)
RESOLUTION INSTALLING A 4 -WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF BIG
BASIN WAY AND 4TH STREET AND TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON THE STOP
SIGN IMPLEMENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL VIA THE WEEKLY
COUNCIL NEWSLETTER. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BERNALD, CAPPELLO,
MILLER, LO, KUMAR. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE
Council Member Miller excused himself from the dais at 8:11 p.m.
3.2. Paint the City: Saratoga Utility Box Art Project
Recommended Action:
Accept artwork for the 7 utility box locations included in the Paint the City: Saratoga Utility
Box Art project.
Deputy City Manager Crystal Bothelio presented the staff report.
Mayor Bernald invited public comment on this item.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Bernald with the consensus of the Council moved to consider Item 3.3 and returned
to Item 3.2 for the vote upon Council Member Millers return to the dais
CAPPELLO/LO MOVED TO ACCEPT ARTWORK FOR THE 7 UTILITY BOX
LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THE PAINT THE CITY: SARATOGA UTILITY BOX
ART PROJECT. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER, LO,
KUMAR. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE
3.3. Amended Public Art Policy
Recommended Action:
Approve the resolution amending the City of Saratoga Public Art Policy.
Deputy City Manager Crystal Bothelio presented the staff report.
Council Member Miller returned to the dais at 8:15 p.m.
Mayor Bernald invited public comment on this item.
There were no speakers.
RESOUTION NO. 18-004
LO/MILLER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION (NO. 18-004) AMENDING
THE CITY OF SARATOGA PUBLIC ART POLICY. MOTION PASSED. AYES:
BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER, LO, KUMAR. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ABSENT:NONE
Mayor Bernald returned to Item 3.2 for the vote.
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COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Mary -Lynne Bernald
Public Art Committee — Met on February 12, 2018 and received the outcome for the Saratoga
Utility Box Art Project and made the recommendations which were voted upon tonight.
Saratoga Historical Foundation — Met last Thursday and they are moving forward with a
fundraiser for educational programs at the history museum. More information to come.
South Flow Arrivals Ad Hoc Committee — There will be a meeting Friday, February 23, 2018
West Valley Mayors and Managers — There will be a meeting on February 28, 2018.
Vice Mayor Manny Cappello
Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC) — There was an Age Friendly Cities
meeting last week which is in the process of identifying priorities for the year. Topics of
discussions where on designating seating, hearing assistance to seniors who attend City events,
crisis intervention resources, and financial planning workshops.
Council Member Howard Miller
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors — The new CEO has come on board.
The CPUC has softened their stance for applications already in process for joining CCA's.
Milpitas has been delayed in joining the CCA membership but it should occur in the month of
June. PG&E announced their rate structure and that they will raise rates by 6%.
VTA State Route 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board — Will meet on Monday, February 26, 2018.
Council Member Miller reminded everyone that the second half of the corridor analysis that was
done by the Board was funded in part by Measure B which has not been released due to a law
suit, VTA has sent a letter with intent to stop the corridor analysis projects effective March due
to the lack of funding.
Council Member Emily Lo
Hakone Foundation Board & Executive Committee — Council Member Lo announced that she
could reserve parking for Council Members who wish to attend the 10 Annual Lunar
Celebration, parking is limited and the general public will have to pay $20, there will also be a
free shuttle service. The Ogata-Kai volunteers were here from February 8-14 working on the
New Tea Garden. There was a farewell dinner to thank all the volunteers on February 14, 2018.
Council Member Lo announced that the Japan Counsel Aide has a new Japan General, his name
is Tomachika Uyama.
Council Member Rishi Kumar
There was no report.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Council Member Kumar requested an item at a future meeting on cable/internet service in the
hillside areas. There was no support to Council Members Kumar's request.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no report.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bernald adjourned the regular meeting at 8:32 p.m.
M' ectfully submitted:
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City Clerk, City of Saratoga
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