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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED MEETING
APRIL 25, 2000
The City Council of the City of Saratoga met in Closed Session,
Administrative Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue at 6:30 p.m. for
the purpose of discussion on Existing Litigation -Warfel y. City of
Saratoga -Case No. 99-55917-MM, United States Bankruptcy
Court -Gov't. Code Section 54956.9(n).
BAKER moved Councilmember Streit be appointed Mayor Pro Tem,
seconded by Waltonsmith and carried with MEHAFFEY and B060SIAN
absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Report on Closed Session - 7:00 p.m.
• Mayor Pro Tem Streit reported there was Council discussion but no action
was taken.
Mayor Pro Tem Streit called the adjourned City Council meeting to order
at 7:05 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Ann Waltonsmith, Evan Baker, Nick Streit
ABSENT: John Mehaffey & Stan Bogosian
ALSO PRESENT: Bill Norton, Interim City Manager
Carol Ann Butler, Interim City Clerk
James Walgren, Dir. of Community Development
Mary Jo Walker, Dir. of Administrative Services
John Cherbone, Dir. of Public Works
. Cary Bloomquist, Administrative Analyst
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REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA FOR APRIL 25. 2000.
Carol Ann Butler, Interim City Clerk reported that pursuant to Government Code
Section 554954.2, the agenda for the meeting of April 25, 2000 was properly posted
on April 21, 2000.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC
Fran Andreson, 19952 Garnett Ct., provided a copy of of a listing brochure for Park
Saratoga commercial area on Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road . Mr. Andreson indicated that
he had received this information from the Round Table Pizza Restaurant, which
currently occupies about 3400 s.f. in that shopping area.
Councilmember Baker requested Council direct the City Manager to inquire about
zoning and return to Council with the effects on the Gateway and the impact on long
• term city planning.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS - 7:10 P.M.
HONORING EAGLE COURT OF HONOR: JEFF BEYERS, ANDREW
HOLLENHORST, BEN TEAGARDEN AND REED WOOLSEY.
Mayor Pro Tem Streit read the Proclamation and presented individual
commendations to Jeff Beyers, Andrew Hollenhorst and Reed Woolsey. Ben
Teagarden was not present.
JOINT MEETING WITH FINANCE COMMISSION
PRESENT: Commissioners Ochi, Chang, Gordon, Brookfield, Swan and Roten
• 1. FISCAL YEARS 2000/01 AND 2001/02 DRAFT BUDGET
PRESENTATION -DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
April 25, 2000
Review the draft budget for FY2000/01 and 2001/02, and direct staff to
return in May to present the revenue and expenditure portions of the draft
budget.
Mary Jo Walker, Director of Administrative Services, presented staff
review of the draft budget and highlighted the following budget changes:
• General Government
• Public Safety
• Public Works
• Community Development
• Environmental Services
• Recreation Services
• Community Support
• Debt Service
• Capital Improvements
i The next budget presentation is scheduled for May 17th to review revenues
and expenditures with the budget adoption scheduled in June.
2. FIVE YEAR REVENUE & EXPENDITURE PROJECTIONS.
Chuck Swan, Chair/Finance Commission, reviewed the Five year Revenue &
Expenditure Projections.
3. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:
a) Purchasing Policy
b) Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB 34)
c) Performance Measures
3. On-going Activities:
a) Purchasing Policy
b) Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB 34)
c) Performance Measures
• Mary Jo Walker and Chuck Swan reviewed on-going activities.
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ADJOURNMENT TO JOINT MEETING WITH LIBRARY COMMISSION
Commissioners Manzo and Lipstein were present.
Chair Manzo indicated Measure N carried with a 77.5% vote. Ms. Manzo
commented that communications with the community are working well and new
library issues are posted on the KSAR bulletin board and kiosk at City Hall.
Chair Manzo said the timetable for the Library Expansion Project would be
available after the appointment of the Library Expansion Committee.
Councilmember Baker suggested progress of library project be placed in the
Quarterly Newsletter.
Councilmember Waltonsmith suggested monthly reports on progress be placed in
the Saratoga News.
The City Oversight Committee will review the financials for potential architects.
• The criteria for selection of the committee will be scheduled for May 17t" and the
interviews scheduled for the 2"d meeting in June.
The groundbreaking for the Library Expansion Project is tentatively scheduled for
August 2001.
OLD BUSINESS
4. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
ALLOCATION AND DISPERSAL OF APPROXIMATELY $30,000 IN
PARK DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR TRAILS IMPROVEMENTS.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Parks & Recreation Commission recommendation.
Cary Bloomquist, Administrative Analyst, presented the staff report.
Commissioner Sheila Ioannou reviewed the sub"ect trails in the Parker
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Ranch and Mt. Eden area.
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The following speakers addressed the issues of bicyclists on trails;
signage on trails; accessibility for bicyclists:
Teri Lynn Baron, Representative/Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts
Jerry Coy, 12906 Chiquita Ct.
A jit Goel, 12467 Parker Ranch Road
Carol Greenleaf, 12139 Farr Ranch Ct.
Bob Pemberton, 12782 Carniel Ave.
Rick Brusuelas, 255 Quinalt Ave., Fremont
WALTONSMITH moved approval of the Parks & Recreation Commission
recommendation for the allocation and dispersal of approximately
$30,000 in Park Development Funds for Trails improvements and
$20,000 for trail maintenance, seconded by BAKER and curried with
MEHAFFEY and BOGOSIAN absent.
Bill Norton, Interim City Manager, indicated an item would be agendized for
i the issue of bicyclist use of the trails.
5. SARATOGA CIVIC THEATER IMPROVEMENTS.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
None at this time.
Joan Pisani, the Director of Recreation, presented the staff report.
Ms. Pisani reviewed the priority list from the West Valley Light Opera
Association. She indicated they had listed $25,000 for improvements.
The report was accepted, noted and filed.
6. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANTS OF PERMANENT EASEMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE VESSING ROAD ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopt the resolution.
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Title of Resolution No. 00-025:
April 25, 2000
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA TO
ACCEPT GRANTS OF PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR VESSING ROAD
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
BAKER moved adoption of Resolution No. 00-025, seconded by
WALTONSMITH and curried with MEHAFFEY and BOGOSIAN absent.
AGENCY ASSIGNMENTS
North Central Flood Control Zone Advisory Committee - Waltonsmith
Councilmember Waltonsmith noted the committee had not met.
SASCC Liaison -Waltonsmith
Councilmember Waltonsmith commented that SASCC was starting on future plans
for the senior center.
Valley Transportation Authority PAC -Waltonsmith
Councilmember Waltonsmith commented on regrouping on transportation monies in
terms of the Hwy. 85 Noise Mitigation issue.
Emergency Planning Council -Baker
Councilmember Baker indicated the County's Y2K cost was estimated nt $32
million, at which most of this cost was used as a vehicle to replace equipment,
which would make the real cost considerably less.
Councilmember Baker noted a full demonstration of the Emergency Operation
Center was conducted at the Sheriff's Office.
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. KSAR Community Access TV Board -Baker/Alternate
Councilmember Baker commented that KSAR has no idea on how they will be taking
advantage of the $10,000 for advertising. Councilmember Baker has requested
that the director to look into how KSAR can properly use the in kind advertising
credit with AT&T Cable to carry out the agreement.
Santa Clara County Cities Assn. City Selection Committee -Baker
Councilmember Baker indicated he would be distributing extensive notes and
minutes from SCCCA meeting noting impacts to the City of Saratoga. He noted the
League of California Cities estimated a projected budget surplus of $9-14 billion
dollars, of which no movement was made on the part of Governor Davis to release
back to the cities the monies held back from budget problems.
West Valley Sanitation District -Baker
Councilmember Baker commented the District is moving ahead with connections to
i carry out the septic abatement.
Library JPA Board -Streit/Alternate
Mayor Pro Tem Streit indicated that his meetings for Peninsula Division League of
California Cities, Santa Clara Valley Water Commission and West Valley Solid
Waste JPA were scheduled later in the week.
OTHER
Bill Norton, the Interim City Manager, announced the City Council meeting of May
3"d was canceled.
Carol Ann Butler, the Interim City Clerk, requested clarification on the deadlines
and criteria for the Library Oversight Committee.
Councilmember Baker referred to article in the San Jose Mercury regarding the
City of San Jose going live on cable for their Council meetings.
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i ADJOURNMENT
April 25, 2000
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
9:50 ~ m.
Res ectfully submitted,
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Carol Ann Butler,
Interim City Clerk
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