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Home My WebLink About02-21-2007 City Council Minutes1VIINUT~S SARAT~GA ~I~'Y ~~UN~IL ~~~~~~~~ ~~, ~oo~ The City Council of the City of Saratoga held a .faint Session v~rith the Saratoga Historic Foundation in the Administrative Conference Roam,13777 Fruitvale Avenue, at 5:30 P~m~ The fallowing Foundation members were present: President Chuck Schappe, Peggy Schoppe, Warren Hyde, Bob Louden, Linda Hagelin, Bob Niel, hack Mallory, wylis Peck, Ran Hagelin, Laural Perusa, and Museum director April Halberstadt, President Schoppe highlighted the fallowing in regards to the Foundation: ~ X00 accomplishments ~ Events • Community outreach • Fundraising opportunities • Marketing efforts • ~peratianal President Schappe requested the City's continued support and noted that all the Councilmembers were members ofthe Foundation. President Schappe voiced some of the Foundation's concerns such as: ~ Landscaping of the Historical Park ~ Lack of storage space • Not enough parking • Funding i sues p Enhanced outreach to the Asian citizens Mayor >~ao thanked the members of the Historic Foundation for attending tonight's joint meeting. The City Council of the City of Saratoga net in Closed Sessian at x:30 p,rn. in the Administrative Conference Room,13777 Fruitvale Avenue. ANN~UNEM~NT ~F LI~S~D ~ES~I~N I~'EMS Conference With Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation (1 case) (Government Code section 5495b9(a}): auto v. Saratoga et al. (Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No.107CV078657 M~~'~R'S RE~~R~ ~N CL[~SED SESSION Mayor Kao had no reportable information. Mayor ~,aa called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.rn. and led the Pledge ofAllegianee. R[]I,I, CAI~L PRI~SENT: Councilmembers Jill Hunter, Kathleen King, Chuck Page, dice Mayor Ann waltansmith Mayor Aileen Kao, ABSENT: None ALSG Dave Anderson, City Manager PRESENT: Richard Taylor, City Attorney Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk Mary Furey, Administrative Services Director Jahn Llvlrlgstane, Community Development Director Jahn Cherbane, Public works Director REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY Z11 ZU0~7 Cathleen Bayer, City Clerk, reported that pursuant to Government Cade Section 5~4954,~, the agenda for the meeting of February ~ 1, ~~D7, was properly pasted on February 1~G, 20Q7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The fallowing people requested to speak: Kathleen Casey stated that there was not enough finding to allow the house on Oak Street to be derr~alished, COUN~'IL DIRECTION TO ST.,AFF None COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Chuck Schappe noted that he was President of the Saratoga Historic Foundation, President Schappe stated that prior to tonight's meeting the Council held a joint meeting with the Foundation. President ,Schoppe highlighted the Foundation's accomplishments. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO S'~.~FF None ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice Mayor waltor~srr~ith announced that the Historic Foundation needs volunteers to help with the wylis Peck historic project. Vice Mayor waltonsmith stated that the Foundation also needs free storage space far all of the docurraents that need to be sorted. Cauncilmember page thanked Saratoga High School far a great production of "Into the woods". Councilmernber Page also reminded everyone that the new garbage and recycling hauler, wVC~R, starts on March 1, 207. pity Council Minutes ~ February Z ~, ZD~7 Council~nen~ber King requested that WVC&R update the City at the first meeting in April, Cit Council consensus to ask ~WYC~R to attend the April 4th City Council meeting. y CEREMONIAL ITEiVI~S ~ A, COMMENDATION I~ONORING MARGARET SANG STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present commendation 1Vlayor Kao read the proclamation and presented it to Margaret Wang, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS r~~r -- ~Or~e CONSE~~T CALENDAR 2A, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -JANUARY 17, 20U7 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes. WALT~SNMTIKTNG MOVED TO APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES FROM JANUARY I7 3007, MOTION PASSED 5-~, ~B. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -FEBRUARY ~, 2007 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes Councilrnember King requested that this item be removed franc the Consent Calendar. Cauncilmen~ber King pointed out a feW errors, WALTOSNMTIH~PACE MOVED TO A,PPRO'~E AMENDED COUNCIL MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 2 2007, 11~OTIO PASSED ~-4, ZC. CHECR REGISTER FOR FEBRUARY G, 2007 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept check register. VVALTOSNNITIH1K1~1G MOVED T~ ACCEPT CI~ECK REGISTER FRO~'I FEBRUARY ~ X007, M~TrON PASSED 5~0. Clty Councll ~lnute5 3 February 21, ~QQ7 2D. TREASURERS REPORT FOR MONTH ENDED NOVEMBER ZO~d STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept report. VV.ALTOSNMTIHIK~NO 1VIO~ED TO ACCEPT TREASURERS REPORT FOR MONTH ENDED NOYEIVIBER ~OU6. MOTION PASSED 5-~. ~E. TREASURERS REPORT FOR MONTH ENDED DECEMBER ~O~G STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept report. ~VALTOSNMTIH~KING MOVED TO ACCEPT TREASURERS REPORT FOR 1VIONTH ENDED DECEMBER 2~U6. MOTION PASSED 5-~. ~F. AGREEMENT WITH CIM AIRS INC. FOR H~A SYSTEM INSTALLATION --NORTH CAIVIPUS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING STAFF RECOMMENDA,,TI~N; Ado t resolution and authorize City 1Vlanager to execute agreement. P RESOLUTION; ~7-~1$ ALTONSMIT~IKINC MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH CIM AIR FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE HVAC SYSTEM IN THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT THE NORTH CAMPUS. MOTION PASSED 5-~. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION APPROVING A IVIINOR MODIFICATION OF APPROVED PLANS AT I4~~1 SPRINGER AVENUE STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; uphold the Planning Commissson approval of a minor modification of approved plans for 14261 Springer Avenue; Refund the appeal fee for the Planning Commission hearing. RESOLUTION; ~7- OIO Kate dear, City Arbarxst, presented staff report. Mayor Kao opened the public hearing and invited public comments. The fallowing people requested to speak on this item: Yolanda Martin noted that she lived at 1 X451 Springer Avenue. Mrs. Martin stated she was present tonight because of the construction praj ect located 1461 Springer Avenue, the City's actions, and the effect that has had on her property. Mrs. Martin stated that her main concern is to try and save one maple tree, two City Council Minutes 4 February ~1, X047 alive trees and one oak tree, and require the property owners to install a pervious walkway. 4, Swing Yang noted that she was the property owner at 14261 Springer Avenue. Mrs. Yang read a letter outlining her family's concerns regarding the appeal. Mrs, Yang urged the Counci 1 to deny the appeal Mayor Kao closed the public hearing. City Council discussion regarding this item. wAIJTGNSMITHIKING l1~DVED TO DENYING THE APPAL GF A PLANNING CDMIVIISI(]N D~CYSI4N T~ APPROVE A MINGR 1VIGDIFICATIGN ~F APPR~~ED PLANS AT 14261 SPRINGER AVENUE AND DD NGT REFUNII APPEAL FEE GF $2~~. MOTION PASSED 3-~ wITH PAGE .AND HUNTER GPPGSING. PURCHASrNG GRDINANCE UPDATE STAFF RECOMMENDATIDN~ ~. Conduct pubic hearing and introduce and waive the first reading of ordinance regarding purchasing system and direct staff to place ordinance on consent calendar for final adoption. Mary Furey, Adn~inistrati~e Services Director, presented staff report, Mayor Sao opened the public hearing and invited public cornrnents. Seeing none, Mayor ~aa closed the public hearing. wAL~T~NSMITH~PAGE IV~OVED TO INTRODUCE AND NAIVE THE FIRST READING GF ORDINANCE REGARDING PURCHASING SYSTEM AND DIRECT STAFF Ta PLACE ORDINANCE GN CGNSENT CALENDAR FOR FINAL ADOPTIGN, MOTION PASSED 5~~. GLD BUSINESS None NEw BUSINESS 5. REQi1EST TO FORM A SARATOGA AREA SENIOR COORDINATING COUNCIL (SASCC) CITY COUNCIL ADHOC COMMITTEE STAFF RECC]MIVIENDATx~N: Accept report and appoint two Councilmembers to the Adhac committee. Cathleen Bayer, City Clerk, presented staff report. PAGEIwALTONSMIT~I 1l~~VED TO APP~]INT MAYGR I~AG AND "VICE MAYOR wALTGNSIVIITH TG THE SASCC ADHGC CGIVIMITTEE. MGTION PASSED 5-~. City Council Minutes ~ February 21, 247 ADH~C & ~4~ENCY ASSI~NIVIENT R~P~RT~S 1Vlayor Kai reported the follaw~ng information: Hakone Foundation --staring their "International Tea" project Vice Mayor waltonsmith reported the following information Northern Central Flood Central bane Advisor Board - will be accepting grants far trails Councilmember Page reportable the fallowing information: west Valley Sanitation district -commented on their stable financial situation CouncXlmember King reported the following infar~nat1on: County Cities As~eciatian Le illative Task Force ~-Dean Chu was appointed t o the MTC Pros ect Road AdHoc ~-heard back from Pete Constance doubts that San Jose will fund the $5,000 since the City is facing ~najar budget shortfalls CauncilnraernberHunier had na reportable information. CITY C~UNCI~ ITEMS ETHER None CITY MAN.AER'S REPORT None AI]J~URNMENT There being no further business Mayor Kaa adjourned the regular meeting at 9:40 p.n~. Respectfully subn~xtted, Cathleen Boyer, CMC City Clerk City Council Minutes ~ ~ February 21, 207