HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-1998 City Council Agendafile:///E|/ag1998/ag0916.htm 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, September 16, 1998 -6:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
TYPE: Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m. -Closed session in Administration Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for conference with Labor Negotiator Agency negotiator:
Larry I. Perlin Employee organization: Saratoga Management Organization and Closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 for conference with legal counsel -existing litigation
Name of case: San Francisco Baykeepers et al. v. Saratoga 7:30 -Pledge of Allegiance 1. ROLL CALL 2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS -Introduction of New Employees 3. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING
OF AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on Se?ptember 11. 4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS AND THE PUBLIC A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
B. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS -None C. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -None file:///E|/ag1998/ag0916.htm (1 of 4) [6/30/2008 11:30:55 AM]
file:///E|/ag1998/ag0916.htm 1) Letter from Hakone Foundation regarding fee increases Recommended Action: approve fees as recommended. 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 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, 9/9 -Note and file. 2) Resolution
amending Conflict of Interest Code 3) Approval of Check Register 4) Amendment to Cal ID Agreement 5) Memo authorizing Publicity for Upcoming Hearings -No hearings scheduled October 7
6) Resolution on Criminal History C. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY -None 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS -8:00 p.m. A. Appeal of Denial of Design Review approval to construct a new 5,991 sq. ft., two-story
residence on a vacant 4.89 acre parcel located at 22111 Villa Oaks Lane (Lot 11) in a Hillside Residential zoning district (DR98-003)(APN 503-78-029) (Applicant/appellant, Douglass)
B. Appeal of Denial of Design Review Approval to construct a new 5,048 sq. ft. residence at a height of 20 feet from natural grade. The site is 1.8 acres located at 14190 Palomino Way
in a Hillside Residential zoning district (DR98-002)(APN 503-68-002) (Applicant/appellant, file:///E|/ag1998/ag0916.htm (2 of 4) [6/30/2008 11:30:55 AM]
file:///E|/ag1998/ag0916.htm Addison) 7. OLD BUSINESS A. Zoning Ordinance Amendments (second reading and adoption) -Proposed amendments include revisions to the Building Floor Area and
Average Site Slope definitions, the Building Floor Area Reduction requirements, the Administrative Design Review and Accessory Structure Review process, and the Sign Ordinance. New regulations
would include a restriction on the number of wood burning fireplaces allowed and the creation of a creek protection setback for new construction. In addition, amendments are being proposed
to the Lot Impervious Coverage requirements to match the language of the Measure G initiative. The proposed amendments have been determined to be categorically exempt from the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act. Recommended Action: Adopt ordinances by title only, waiving further reading. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Annexation 98-001 -Lands of Kim Foster, APN
503-13-122, Mt. Eden Road B. Lease Agreement for Nextel Communications Site 9. ROUTINE MATTERS (Note: City Attorney will be excused at this point if no longer needed.) A. Approval of
Minutes -September 2; September 8 (to be delivered next week) 10. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS A. Agenda items for next adjourned regular meeting (Note: The purpose of listing the items immediately
following is not to discuss or take action on them, but simply to decide whether they are to be placed on the agenda for the meeting of September 22.) 1) Joint Meeting with Parks and
Recreation Commission 2) Septic Systems Abandonment Update from City Attorney 3) City Manager Evaluation file:///E|/ag1998/ag0916.htm (3 of 4) [6/30/2008 11:30:55 AM]
file:///E|/ag1998/ag0916.htm B. Other 11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 12. ADJOURNMENT to next meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday , September 22, 1998, at Adult Care Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue.
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