HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-05-1997 City Council Agendafile:///E:/ag1997/ag1105.htm 1 of 3 6/26/2008 2:15 PM Public hearings will start promptly at 8:00, when the Council will move from whatever item it is considering at that time to public
hearings. Note: Devices to assist the hearing impaired are now available in the lobby. AGENDA SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL TIME: Wednesday, November 5, 1997 -6:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater,
13777 Fruitvale Ave. TYPE: Regular Meeting Interviews with Commission Applicants -6:30 p.m. Administration Conference Room 6:30 p.m. -Barbara Olsen (Parks and Recreation Commission)
6:45 p.m. -Gary Wolf (Finance Committee) Closed Session -7:00 p.m. Administration Conference Room Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Title: City Manager Mayor's
Report on Closed Session. 7:30 -Pledge of Allegiance 1. ROLL CALL 2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS A.Resolutions commending former Commissioners: Public Safety Commissioner Heerwagen; Finance Committee
Members Hahn and Van Hoesen B.Resolution appointing Planning Commissioner and Public Safety Comm?issioner C.Administration of Oath of Office to new Commissioners 3. REPORT OF CITY CLERK
ON POSTING OF AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on October 31. 4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS AND THE PUBLIC A.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
B.COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS -None. C. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -None. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR These items will be acted upon in one motion for each section unless they are removed from
the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilmembers or any interested party. However, items in Section A have already been considered by the Council at a previous meeting where the
public was invited to comment, after which the hearing was closed. Those items are not subject to public discussion at this meeting because the vote taken at the previous meeting was
final. Resolutions concerning decisions made at previous meetings are for the purpose of memorializing
file:///E:/ag1997/ag1105.htm 2 of 3 6/26/2008 2:15 PM the decision to assure the accuracy of the findings, the prior vote, and any conditions imposed. A.Previously-Discussed Items -None.
B.New Items 1) Planning Commission Actions, 10/22 -Note and file. 2)Youth Commission Minutes, 9/8 -Note and file. 3)Public Safety Commission Minutes, 9/8 -Note and file. 4)Approval of
Check Register -Note and file. 5)Memo Authorizing Publicity for Upcoming Hearings -Weed Abatement 6)Quarterly Report to Regional Water Quality Control Board on City NPDES Activity 7)Approval
of Agreement for Professional Services with Deborah S. Larson to serve as Interim Administrative Services Director C. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY -None. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS -8:00 pm. A.Ordinance
repealing sunset clause of Ordinance 71-152 prohibiting signs in the public right of way and making other changes concerning permits and signs for special events Recommended Action:
Continue to November 19. 4. A.Oral Communications (continued) and instructions to staff regarding actions on current oral communications 7. OLD BUSINESS A.Resolution amending Fee Schedule
to reduce Appeal Fees Recommended Action: Adopt resolution. B.Vessing Road Assessment District Recommended Action: Continue to November 19. C.Issues relating to Saratoga Creek 1)Memo
from City Attorney re: Contractual Relationship between City and Dr. Rhea Williamson 2)Presentation by Santa Clara Valley Water District staff on Urban Creek Assessment Program (UCAP)
3)Memo from Interim City Manager re: Response to concerns raised about December 30, 1996, "Saratoga Creek Coliform Investigation" and February 5, 1997, presentation to City Council by
Dr. Rhea Williamson 4)August 19, 1997, letter from Sam Mitchell (14969 Jerries Dr.) re: Saratoga Creek 8. NEW BUSINESS A.Resolution declaring Weeds to be a Public Nuisance and Setting
Public Hearing November 19 Recommended Action: Adopt resolution. B.Approval of Contract for Tree Removal Work at Hakone Gardens C.Appointment of City Manager Recommended Action: Make
appointment and approve contract, if available.
file:///E:/ag1997/ag1105.htm 3 of 3 6/26/2008 2:15 PM 9. ROUTINE MATTERS (Note: City Attorney will be excused at this point if no longer needed.) A. Approval of Minutes -10/15; 10/21;
10/23; 10/27; 10/30 10. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS A.Agenda items for next adjourned regular meeting -No meeting scheduled for November 11, a holiday. B.Other 11. ADJOURNMENT In compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Peter Gonda at 408/868-1221. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting
will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]