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Home My WebLink About12-19-2007 City Council MinutesMINUTES SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 19, 2007 The City Council cancelled the interviews for the Parks and Recreation Commission and rescheduled them for February 6, 2007. Vice Mayor Page called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. RnT,T, CAT,T, PRESENT: Councilmembers Jill Hunter, Kathleen King, Aileen Kao (arrived at 7:10 p.m.), Vice Mayor Chuck Page ABSENT: Mayor Ann Waltonsmith ALSO Dave Anderson, City Manager PRESENT: Richard Taylor, City Attorney Barbara Powell, Assistant City Manager Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk Mary Furey, Administrative Services Director John Livingstone, Community Development Director John Cherbone, Public Works Director Michael Taylor, Recreation Director REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 19, 2007 Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk, reported that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for the meeting of December 19, 2007, was properly posted on December 13, 2007. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The following people requested to speak at tonight's meeting: John Teeter requested that the City change the General Plan to designate his property residential. Mr. Teeter stated that he has been told his property is currently zoned as Cemetery. Lynne Gurley noted that she supported Mr. Teeter comments and added that she hopes the City will meet with the Madronia Cemetery Board. Theron Schaub stated that he attended the last Cemetery Board and was very disappointed. Mr. Schaub stated that he asked the Board to remove the two residential properties of the Cemetery Master Plan. Bill Brown noted that he feels the Oak Street neighborhood is under assault. Mr. Brown stated that he heard that Oak Street School is planning to install a 5-foot wide sidewalk along Oak Street. Mr. Brown stated that a sidewalk would ruin the ambiance of the neighborhood. Maggie Creighton referred to an article in the Saratoga News regarding the Madronia Cemetery expansion. Susan stated that the Oak Street neighborhood needs all the Council's help to deal with the Cemetery Board. Francesca Ordona requested an update on the latest developments involving the City's efforts in contacting and arranging a meeting with the Cemetery Board. Keith Rieken stated that he does not support eminent domain. Jenni Young Taylor stated that she requested a copy of each Cemetery Board member's ethics training certificate. Ms. Taylor noted that the Board did not comply with her request. Cynthia Young Taylor thanked Council and staff for their professionalism and requested that the City pass a resolution opposing eminent domain. Mega Giberson explained her view on the City's responsibility to address and monitor activities in or near Willow Creek. Jeff Barco spoke in regards to the proposed Komina Walking Path. Mr. Barco stated that most people do not support the path. COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Norman Koepernik noted that he was the Chair of the Heritage Preservation Commission. Chair Koepernik announced that the 2008 Mustard Walk is scheduled for February 10, 2008. Chair Koepernik also requested that the City consider granting $1,000 to help pay for the cost to change the banner to say Mustard Faire instead of Mustard Walk. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF Vice Mayor Page inquired about the process for General Plan designation change. John Livingstone, Community Development Director, explained that a property owner can ask for the change or the City Council can initiate the process. Vice Mayor Page requested that staff contact both the Teeter and Boyd family. Referring to Mrs. Giberson's comments, Councilmember King requested an update in the weekly newsletter. In regards to Mr. Barco's comments, Vice Mayor Page noted that he attended last Traffic Safety Commission meeting and noted that the Commission is creating a task force which includes as its members residents who live on the streets surrounding Saratoga Elementary School. Councilmember King requested that Chair Koepernik's request be agendized at the next meeting. Vice Mayor Page concurred with Councilmember King's request. City Council Minutes 2 December 19, 2007 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mary Furey, Administrative Services Director, introduced the City's two newest employees Ann Xu and Anil Paul. Councilmember King reminded everyone to register online if you changed your holiday lights to LED. Vice Mayor Page announced that there is one vacancy on the Library Commission and three vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Vice Mayor Page announced that the January 2, 2008 City Council meeting has been cancelled. CEREMONIAL ITEMS None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 7, 2007 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes. KING/KAO MOVED TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 7, 2007. MOTION PASSED 4-0-1 WITH WALTONSMITH ABSENT. 2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 4, 2007 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes. Vice Mayor Page requested that this item be removed from the Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor Page noted that prior to the meeting he submitted changes to the City Clerk. PAGE/KING MOVED TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 4, 2007. MOTION PASSED 4-0-1 WITH WALTONSMITH ABSENT. City Council Minutes 3 December 19, 2007 3. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK REGISTERS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept the Check Registers for the following Accounts Payable payment cycles: November 29, 2007 December 6, 2007 KING/KAO MOVED TO ACCEPT THE CHECK REGISTERS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAYMENT CYCLES: NOVEMBER 29, 2007 AND DECEMBER 6, 2007. MOTION PASSED 4-0-1 WITH WALTONSMITH ABSENT. 4. TREASURER' S REPORT FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept the Treasurer's Report for the three months ended September 30, 2007. KIN/KAO MOVED TO ACCEPT THE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007. MOTION PASSED 4-0-1 WITH WALTONSMITH ABSENT. 5. 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve meeting calendar. KING/KAO MOVED TO APPROVE 2008 MEETING CALENDAR. MOTION PASSED 4-0-1 WITH WALTONSMITH ABSENT. 6. COUNCIL AGENCY ASSIGNMENTS AND ADHOC COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION: 07-063 Vice Mayor Page requested that this item be removed from the Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor Page pointed out a few changes in the assignments. PAGEIHUNTER MOVED TO ADOPT AMENDED RESOLUTION APPOINTING AGENCY ASSIGNMENTS AND ADHOC COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS. MOTION PASSED 4-0-1 WITH WALTONSMITH ABSENT. PUBLIC HEARINGS None City Council Minutes 4 December 19, 2007 OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS 7. RESTRUCTURING OF CDBG LOANS WITH MID-PENINSULA HOUSING COALITION STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Postpone a decision on restructuring the loan until the County of Santa Clara and the City of Campbell have reached a final decision Suzanne Thomas, Assistant Planner, presented staff report. KING/HUNTER MOVED TO DIRECT CITY MANAGER ANDERSON AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR FUREY TO MEET WITH MID- PENINSULA HOUSING COALITION AND DISCUSS WHAT THE NEXT STEPS SHOULD BE. MOTION PASSED 3-1-1 WITH KAO OPPOSING AND WALTONSMITH ABSENT. Councilmember King requested that item 9 be heard prior to item 8. Consensus of the Council to move item nine before item 8. 9. NEW LOCATION FOR THE MASSAGE PERMIT PRACTICAL EXAM STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the proposal for Dr. Brian Burkholder of Krause Family Chiropractic to perform the Practical Exam required for massage permits. John Livingstone, Community Development Director, presented staff report. KAO/KING MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FOR DR. BRIAN BURKHOLDER OF KRAUSE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC TO PERFORM THE PRACTICAL EXAM REQUIRED FOR MASSAGE PERMITS. MOTION PASSED 4-0-1 WITH WALTONSMITH ABSENT. 8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUDGET ADJUSTMENT STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the proposed budget adjustment. John Livingstone, Community Development Director, presented staff report. KING/KAO MOVED TO APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET ADJUSTMENT. MOTION PASSED 4-0-1 WITH WALTONSMITH ABSENT. City Council Minutes 5 December 19, 2007 10. MOTOR VEHICLE (MV) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NO PARKING STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Move to adopt the Motor Vehicle Resolution authorizing "No Parking or Stopping" on Marilyn Lane RESOLUTION: MV-271 John Cherbone, Public Works Director, presented staff report. KAO/KING MOVE TO ADOPT THE MOTOR VEHICLE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING "NO PARKING OR STOPPING" ON MARILYN LANE. MOTION PASSED 4-0-1 WITH WALTONSMITH ABSENT. ADHOC & AGENCY ASSIGNMENT REPORTS Vice Mayor Page had no reportable information. Councilmember King reported the following information: Santa Clara County Cities Association -next year would like to focus on issues that all 15 cities could pass together. The Legislative Committee was also discontinued. Councilmember Kao had no reportable information. Councilmember Hunter had no reportable information. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Councilmember King requested that staff look into whether CDBG funds could be used to pay for permits onlow-income units. Councilmember King requested that this item be agendized for a future discussion. Vice Mayor Page concurred with Councilmember King's request. nTHF,R None CITY MANAGER' S REPORT City Manager Anderson noted that City Hall would be closed December 24, 2007- Janaury 1, 2008. ADJOURNMENT HUNTER/KING MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. MOTION PASSED 4-0- 1 WITH WALTONSMITH ABSENT. City Council Minutes 6 December 19, 2007 There being no further business Vice Mayor Page adjourned the regular meeting at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cathleen Boyer, CMC City Clerk City Council Minutes '] December 19, 2007