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Home My WebLink About11-20-2019 City Council MinutesMINUTES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING At 5:00 p.m., the City Council held a Closed Session in the Linda Callon Conference Room at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga. At 6:00 p.m., the City Council held a Joint Meeting with State Senator Jim Beall, Jr. in the Linda Callon Conference Room at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga. Mayor Cappello called the Regular Session to order in the Civic Theater, Council Chambers at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga at 7:03 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Manny Cappello, Vice Mayor Howard A. Miller, Council Members Rishi Kumar, Mary -Lynne Bernald, Yan Zhao ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: James Lindsay, City Manager Richard Taylor, City Attorney Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager Debbie Bretschneider, City Clerk John Cherbone, Public Works Director Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director Mary Fury, Administrative Services Director Keith Weiner, Building Official Macedonio Nunez, Senior Civil Engineer Lauren Pettipiece, Public Information Officer REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA City Clerk Debbie Bretschneider reported that the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on November 14, 2019. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Mayor Cappello announced that there is no report from the Closed Session. REPORT FROM JOINT MEETING State Senator Jim Beall, Jr. spoke about the Joint Meeting. Saratoga City Council Minutes — November 20, 2019 — Page 1 of 7 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Nancy Kirk requested additional neighbor notification of residential construction, including when there will be increased construction noise and posting of construction hours on a sign at the construction location. Dana Elugen, speaking on behalf of Nora Mason, spoke about the extreme construction noise. MaryAnn Welch spoke about high water rates. Kathy Forte spoke about the Code of Ethics and a car accident involving Council Member Kumar. Anne Wilson spoke about the Code of Ethics and a car accident involving Council Member Kumar. Christine Zak spoke about the Code of Ethics and a car accident involving Council Member Kumar. Henry Coles spoke about traffic safety concerns, including bicycle safety and the speed survey. John Fitzpatrick spoke about traffic safety for pedestrians on Saratoga Avenue, Highway 9, and Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road. James Tuleya spoke about climate change. Council Member Kumar responded to public comments on the car accident. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Cappello announced the Saratoga Historical Foundation Holiday Exhibit, Silicon Valley Turkey Trot, Saratoga Ministerial Association Thanksgiving Day Interfaith Service, the City's Food and Toy Drive, and Wreaths Across America. CEREMONIAL ITEMS Commendation for Jim Beall, Jr. Recommended Action: Present the commendation to Jim Beall, Jr. Mayor Cappello and the Council presented the commendation to State Senator Jim Beall, Jr. Saratoga City Council Minutes — November 20, 2019 — Page 2 of 7 1. CONSENT CALENDAR 1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the City Council minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting on November 6, 2019. BERNALD/MILLER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2019. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. 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: 11/5/2019 Period 5; 11/13/2019 Period 5. BERNALD/MILLER MOVED TO ACCEPT CHECK REGISTERS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAYMENT CYCLES: 11/5/2019 PERIOD 5; 11/13/2019 PERIOD 5. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 2. PUBLIC HEARING 2.1. Adoption of the 2019 California Building Codes with Local Modifications Recommended Action: (1) Conduct a public hearing; (2) Introduce and waive the first reading of the attached ordinance adopting and modifying the referenced codes; and (3) Direct staff to place the ordinance and the attached resolution making findings regarding proposed modifications to the referenced codes on the consent calendar for adoption on December 4, 2019. Keith Weiner, Building Official, presented the staff report and requested that the City Council consider including late amendments provided after publication of the agenda packet on R310.1., emergency escape and rescue opening required in basements. Mayor Cappello opened the public hearing and invited public comment on the item. The following people requested to speak: James Tuleya, Chair of Carbon -Free Silicon Valley, spoke in favor, but would like all - electric houses in the future. Anna -Maria White spoke in favor of an all -electric REACH codes. Saratoga City Council Minutes — November 20, 2019 — Page 3 of 7 Karen Ronleau and husband spoke in favor of an all -electric REACH codes. Diane Bailey spoke in favor of an all -electric REACH codes. Boris Yenoff spoke against all -electric REACH codes. No one else requested to speak. Mayor Cappello closed the public hearing. MILLER/KUMAR MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND MODIFYING THE REFERENCED CODES, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF CHANGES IN R310.1 ON EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENING IN BASEMENTS; AND, DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE THE ORDINANCE AND THE RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO THE REFERENCED CODES ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR ADOPTION ON DECEMBER 4, 2019. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 3. GENERAL BUSINESS 3.1. Quito Rd Bridge Real Property Service Agreement — Amendment to increase contract payment to Service Contract. Recommended Action: Quito Rd Bridge Real Property Service Agreement — Amendment to increase contract payment to Service Contract. John Cherbone, Public Works Director, provided the staff report. Macedonio Nunez, Senior Civil Engineer, provided an update about the Quito Road Bridges project. Mayor Cappello invited public comment on this item. No one requested to speak. BERNALD/ZHAO MOVED TO APPROVE THE QUITO RD BRIDGE REAL PROPERTY SERVICE AGREEMENT — AMENDMENT TO INCREASE CONTRACT PAYMENT TO SERVICE CONTRACT. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. Saratoga City Council Minutes — November 20, 2019 — Page 4 of 7 3.2. Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Study Recommended Action: Accept report from staff. Direct staff accordingly. Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager, provided the staff report. Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office West Valley Patrol Division Captain Urena answered questions from the Council. Mayor Cappello invited public comment on this item. Marty Goldberg spoke in support of ALPR. Jim Stallman spoke in support of ALPR. David Yen spoke in support of ALPR. Dorie Albert spoke in support of ALPR. Shelty Ayid spoke in support of ALPR. Boris Yenoff spoke in support of fixed -location cameras. No one else requested to speak. BERNALD/MILLER MOVED TO EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANDED USE OF MOBILE AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS IN THE CITY OF SARATOGA IF THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE DECIDED TO INCREASE USE OF THIS TECHNOLOGY AS PART OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS IN THE CITY. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: KUMAR. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS Mayor Manny Cappello Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors — the Board received a presentation from TRANSFORM on creating transportation options over the entire Bay Area, a presentation by Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez on mental health initiatives for schools, voted in favor of supporting a customer -owned co-op energy, received the Healthy Cities Dashboard report, and elected the Executive Board for 2020. West Valley Sanitation District — the Board discussed the 26 million bond issuance to fund system water improvements. Saratoga City Council Minutes — November 20, 2019 — Page 5 of 7 Vice Mayor Howard Miller KSAR Community Access TV Board — the Board discussed the plan on recording the Saratoga Tree Lighting. Saratoga Ministerial Association — Council Member Zhao attended the meeting on Vice Mayor Miller's behalf. Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors — the Board discussed San Jose Mayor Liccardo's proposal for creating a co-op regional power company and SVCE is moving forward with a customer public resource center. Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee — the Committee discussed Expressway extensions that are coming online. Additionally, starting January 1 vehicles will need a carpool sticker and a FastTrak for Highway 237. VTA revised bus routes, changes include a high -frequency bus from West Valley College to Mission College. The Committee was informed that BART in San Jose will not be opening in 2019. Council Member Rishi Kumar Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority — the JPA voted to move the meeting to noon instead of 1:30 p.m. and held a Budget discussion. Santa Clara Valley Water District Commission — the Commission discussed the Water District's excellent response to the PG&E power outage and reviewed next year's Work Plan. West Valley Clean Water Program Authority — the Authority discussed expanding public information and outreach. West Valley Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority — the JPA received a report on SB1383, learned that rates for recyclables have declined and costs are expected to increase. Council Member Mary -Lynne Bernald Public Art Committee — the Committee is looking into the City of Los Altos sculpture program and may be collaborating with the Youth Commission on a project. Council Member Yan Zhao Public Art Committee — the Committee discussed a public art survey and there are two projects about to launch. Saratoga Chamber of Commerce & Destination Saratoga — the Chamber had a discussion of future events, including the wine stroll. Saratoga Ministerial Association — the Association talked about the Interfaith service on Thanksgiving and the Celebration of Light on December 14 in Blaney Plaza. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Vice Mayor Miller, with support from Council Member Kumar, nominated a Clock Tower in the Village for the Capital Improvement Projects. Vice Mayor Miller, with support from Mayor Cappello, nominated the addition of handicap parking spots in Kevin Moran Park for the Capital Improvement Projects. Saratoga City Council Minutes — November 20, 2019 — Page 6 of 7 Vice Mayor Miller, with support from Council Member Bernald, asked City staff for a future agenda item on laws that ban sale of vaping or e-cigarette devices. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Kumar spoke about burglaries in Saratoga and San Jose Water rates. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No report ADJOURNMENT MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 10:32 P.M. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. Minutes�espectf-fty submitted: � De ie Bretschneider, City Clerk City of Saratoga Saratoga City Council Minutes - November 20, 2019 - Page 7 of 7