HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-03-2008 City Council MinutesMINUTES
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 3, 2008
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Waltonsmith announced there was no reportable information.
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM, 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE.
The City Council held a Joint Meeting with the Heritage Preservation Commission at
6:00 P.M.
Mayor Waltonsmith called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Jill Hunter, Aileen Kao, Kathleen King,
Vice Mayor Chuck Page, Mayor Ann Waltonsmith
ABSENT: None
ALSO Dave Anderson, City Manager
PRESENT: Richard Taylor, City Attorney
Ann Sullivan, Acting City Clerk
Barbara Powell, Assistant City Manager
Mary Furey, Administrative Services Director
John Livingstone, Community Development Director
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Michael Taylor, Recreation Director
Crystal Morrow, Administrative Analyst
Michael Fossati, Assistant Planner
REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA
(Pursuant to Gov't. Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on
August 29, 2008)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following people requested to speak at tonight's meeting:
Carl Guardino, CEO of Silicon Valley Leadership Group, addressed the Council on the
Fourth Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot event on Thanksgiving Day, November 27,
2008. He invited Councilmembers and members of the public to participate in the event.
Council thanked Mr. Guardino for his efforts in helping to fund the improvements to the
Austin Way bicycle area.
Mimi Mather thanked the Council for all they do for the community. In addition, she
voiced her concerns over the construction of carports on Ronnie Way. She asked the
Council to: 1) Require owner notice posting for over the counter permits so neighbors are
informed and have a chance to respond; 2) Update City code to reflect that two walls and
a roof count in square footage of floor area calculations; and 3) Have carport requests go
through the Planning Commission.
Vibha Gaitonde addressed the Council on the water problems in the basement of her
home. She has installed a sump pump with a battery backup and now wants to install a
generator to run the sump pump. The cost to address this problem has been high and she
asked the Council to waive the $4,700 Conditional Use Permit fee for the generator.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
Council discussed the carport issue regarding:
o noticing requirements
0 over the counter permit approval versus Planning Commission approval
o updating the City Code with regard to carports
0 overlay possibilities in the Ronnie Way neighborhood
Councilmember Hunter asked for the evaluation of carports to be added to the Ordinance
list for discussion at the 2009 City Council Retreat; seconded by Councilmember Kao.
Councilmember King asked to agendize for discussion the status of the current Ordinance
list and the lengthy process; seconded by Councilmember Hunter.
Council discussed the sump pump issue and the request to waive the fee for the
installation of a generator.
Council directed staff to:
o Not waive the fee
o Provide additional generator information in the weekly Council Newsletter
o Director Livingstone to contact the applicant regarding Conditional Use Permit
fees for generators
COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The Heritage Preservation Commission met in a Joint Meeting at 6:OOP.M. in the
Administrative Conference Room. Commissioner Joan Gomersall addressed the Council
regarding the Commission's goals:
o Update the Historic Resources Inventory list
o Agendize status of the Heritage Orchard sign on future Council agenda
o Pursue the National Register of Historic Places status for the McWilliams House
and the Saratoga Museum
o Working with the Parks and Recreation Commission to create an educational
program for the Orchard
o Devise a ceremonial plan to distribute the Historical Plaques that they already
have in recognition of the historical homes in the community
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
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Council thanked the Heritage Preservation Commission for their hard work and
everything they do to preserve the historic buildings and homes in the community.
Council directed staff to:
o Budget for a professional to update the existing Historic Resources Inventory list
o Visit other cities for comparison and best practices
o Tools and incentives for Ordinance revision
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Waltonsmith: The owner of Akeena Solar has challenged the communities of Los
Gatos and Saratoga to go solar. He will give 10 kilowatts of power to the community that
installs the most solar panels in the next couple months (ending in November).
GEAR -Giants baseball game fundraiser on September 24th for the California Parks and
Recreation Society. If you purchase the tickets from Saratoga resident, Jaime Hoffman,
Saratoga Recreation Coordinator, a portion of the cost of tickets will go towards the
Saratoga Youth program.
Lawrence Expressway Sidewalk Crossing Grand Opening (near McDonalds) -Friday,
September St6 at 10:00 A.M.
Councilmember Hunter: Village Lantern Walk on Saturday, September 13th at 4:00 P.M.
Vice Mayor Page: Chamber of Commerce sponsoring Taste of Saratoga on Saturday,
September 20th from 10:00 to 6:00 in the Village.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT - 60TH ANNIVERSARY
PRESENTATION
STAFF RECOMMEDATION:
Accept presentation.
Santa Clara County Fire Department Chief Ken Waldvogel presented each
Councilmember with a 60th Anniversary Year Book in celebration of 60 years of
service. The leather bound book depicts pictures of the rich history of regional fire
protection in the Western portions of Santa Clara County, including the communities
of Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno,
Morgan Hill, Saratoga, and adjacent unincorporated areas.
Council thanked Chief Waldvogel for the Anniversary Book as well as for the
continued excellent fire protection service not only in the local communities, but also
in Southern California during the wild fires.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -AUGUST 6, 2008
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes.
Vice Mayor Page requested that this item be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Vice Mayor Page stated that he submitted one minor correction to the City Clerk prior
to the meeting.
PAGE/KING MOVED TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF
AUGUST 6, 2008 AS AMENDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
3. STUDY SESSION MINUTES -AUGUST 25, 2008
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes.
KAO/KING MOVED TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM AUGUST 25, 2008.
MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
4. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED BY MAY 31, 2008
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council review and accept the Treasurer's Report for the month ended May
31, 2008.
KAO/KING MOVED TO ACCEPT TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE
MONTH ENDED MAY 31, 2008. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
5. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK REGISTERS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council review and accept the Check Registers for the following
Accounts Payable payment cycles:
July 31, 2008
August 07, 2008
August 14, 2008
August 21, 2008
KAO/KING MOVED TO ACCEPT CHECK REGISTERS FOR JULY 31, 2008,
AUGUST 7, 2008, AUGUST 14, 2008, AUGUST 21, 2008. MOTION PASSED 5-
0-0.
6. REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 GANN APPROPRIATION LIMIT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution approving the revised Gann Appropriation Limit for FY 2008/09
RESOLUTION NO. 08-054
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KAO/KING MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REVISED
GANN APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FY 2008/09. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
7. APPROVE AONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR TREE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH VALLEY CREST TREE CARE
SERVICES
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve aone-year Contract Extension with Valley Crest Tree Care Services and
authorize the City Manager to execute the same.
KAO/KING MOVED TO APPROVE AONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
WITH VALLEY CREST TREE CARE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
8. APPROVE AONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH GACHINA
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE SAME
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve aone-year Contract Extension with Gachina Landscape Management and
authorize the City Manager to execute the same.
KAO/KING MOVED TO APPROVE AONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
WITH GACHINA LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
9. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR KEVIN MORAN PARK
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO B & B LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS,
INC., AND APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH MPA DESIGN
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve attached budget resolution.
2. Move to declare B & B Landscape Contractors, Inc. to be the lowest responsible
bidder on the project.
3. Move to award a construction contract for Kevin Moran Park Improvement
Project to B & B Landscape Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $1,312,006.90 and
authorize the City Manager to execute the same. Authorize staff to execute change
orders to the construction contract in the amount of $11,717.82.
4. Amend contract with MPA Design for bid support and construction observations
in the amount of $25,000.
City Attorney Richard Taylor removed this item from the Consent Calendar.
City Attorney Taylor informed the Council that City staff had received a bid protest
from one of the contractors that had submitted a bid, asking the City to reject the low
bid award because of addition errors in the low bid statement. City Attorney Taylor
stated staff routinely checks the math on submitted bids and in this case there were
addition errors in all the bids that were submitted. He also noted that the addition
errors would not matter as the contract wording clearly states that the correct math
governs the bid contract, not the numbers that are entered in the bid amount. Taylor
also stated City staff had sent a letter to the protesting bidder stating the City was
rejecting the protest. He also recommended Council accept the staff report and
approve the item, which will reflect the correct bid amount.
The following people requested to speak on this item:
Marty Goldberg stated he supports this project and encouraged Council to move
forward with it.
Howard Miller stated he also supports this project saying Kevin Moran Park has
something for everyone and not too much for any one group or one person. He asked
the Council to move forward by approving the next step for Kevin Moran Park.
RESOLUTION N0.08-055
PAGE/KAO MOVED TO 1) APPROVE BUDGET RESOLUTION;
DECLARE B & B LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS, INC. TO BE THE
LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER ON THE PROJECT; 3) AWARD A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR KEVIN MORAN PARK
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO B & B LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS, INC.
IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,312,006.90 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO
EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $11,717.82; 4) AMEND CONTRACT WITH MPA DESIGN
FOR BID SUPPORT AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATIONS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $25,000. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
10. KSAR CONTRACT AMENDMENT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept report and approve KSAR contract amendment.
KAO/KING MOVED TO ACCEPT REPORT AND APPROVE KSAR
CONTRACT AMENDMENT. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. RESOLUTION DECLARING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION ON SPECIFIED
PROPERTIES TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Open public hearing, listen to public testimony, and close public hearing. Adopt
resolution declaring hazardous vegetation on specified properties to be a public
nuisance.
Acting City Clerk Ann Sullivan presented staff report.
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Moe Kumre, Weed Abatement Coordinator for Santa Clara County Department of
Agriculture, was present to provide additional updates to the Council regarding the
abatement of two properties that remained in non-compliance. He noted the property
owners had commenced weed abatement procedures; however, he recommended
Council declare the two properties a public nuisance, thereby giving the County
permission to abate the hazardous vegetation on the two properties if the property
owners failed to do so themselves.
Mayor Waltonsmith opened the public hearing and invited public comments.
The following person requested to speak on this item:
Ho Wai-Yan, owner of one of the specified properties said he did receive the letter
saying his property required additional weed abatement and that he was working with
the Enforcement Officer to ascertain what additional work was to be done.
Mayor Waltonsmith closed the public hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-056
KING/PAGE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION DECLARING
HAZARDOUS VEGETATION ON SPECIFIED PROPERTIES TO BE A
PUBLIC NUISANCE. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
12. CITY INITIATED ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR 20500 LOMITA
AVENUE, 20568 LOMITA AVENUE, AND 20550 LOMITA AVENUE
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Open and conduct the public hearing, introduce the ordinance amending the zoning
designation for three (3) parcels, waive the first reading, and schedule the item for a
second reading and adoption on consent calendar.
Assistant Planner Michael Fossati presented staff report.
Councilmember Hunter recused herself from discussion and left the Council Chamber
because she has a property interest located within 500 feet of the affected area.
Mayor Waltonsmith opened the public hearing for public comment.
No one was present to speak on this item.
Mayor Waltonsmith closed the public hearing.
PAGE/KAO MOVED TO AMEND THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR
THREE (3) PARCELS: 20500 LOMITA AVENUE, 20568 LOMITA AVENUE,
AND 20550 LOMITA AVENUE, WAIVE THE FIRST READING, AND
SCHEDULE THE ITEM FOR A SECOND READING AND ADOPTION ON
CONSENT CALENDAR ON THE NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL
MEETING. MOTION PASSED 4-0-1 WITH COUNCILMEMBER HUNTER
RECUSED.
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13. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING VARIOUS STANDARDS FOR STATE
VIDEO FRANCHISEES OPERATING IN SARATOGA INCLUDING A FEE
TO SUPPORT PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL
PROGRAMMING IN SARATOGA
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct public hearing regarding standards and fees for State Video Franchisees
operating in Saratoga and introduce and waive first reading of ordinance and direct
staff to place ordinance on consent calendar for final adoption.
City Attorney Richard Taylor presented staff report.
Mayor Waltonsmith opened the public hearing and invited public comment.
Tom Moran, Chair of the Saratoga Community Access Television Foundation KSAR,
addressed the Council noting his support of this franchise fee and recommended
Council approve this item.
Mayor Waltonsmith closed the public hearing.
HUNTER/K1NG MOVED TO WAIVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE
REGARDING STANDARDS AND FEES FOR STATE VIDEO
FRANCHISEES OPERATING IN SARATOGA AND DIRECT STAFF TO
PLACE ORDINANCE ON CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FINAL ADOPTION.
MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
Councilmember Hunter thanked Mr. Moran for his hard work and volunteer efforts
regarding KSAR.
14. AP0008-0003 -APPEAL OF A DECISION BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, A DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION„ AND A
MODIFICATION TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH A
VARIATION FROM STANDARDS FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
OF A NEW 3,994 SQUARE FOOT CHURCH BUILDING ON THE
APPROXIMATELY 3.1 ACRE PROJECT SITE LOCATED AT 18870
ALLENDALE AVENUE
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council open the public hearing on this item, accept
public comments, close the public hearing, and continue the item to the meeting of
September 17, 2008.
City Attorney Richard Taylor presented staff report.
Attorney Taylor noted this is a procedural item because the mailed notices for the
public hearing for Saint Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church had been
mailed to the residents that were within 500 feet of the affected property.
Subsequently the appellant had requested acontinuance - prior to the new Ordinance
procedures taking affect -and the continuance was granted.
Mayor Waltonsmith opened the public hearing for public comment.
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No one was present to speak on this item.
PAGE/KAO MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17.2008. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
15. SARATOGA SPORT USER GROUPS -USE OF REUSABLE WATER
BOTTLES
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept report and provide direction to staff
Public Works Director John Cherbone presented staff report.
Mayor Waltonsmith invited public comment.
The following person spoke on this item:
Howard Miller addressed the Council on the environmental benefits of using reusable
water bottles at athletic events rather than the disposable plastic water bottles.
Mayor Waltonsmith closed the public comment.
Council discussed the benefits of using reusable water bottles at the various sporting
events and that it is a great opportunity to reduce waste but also to educate our youth
regarding the importance of conservation and environmental stewardship. The sport
user groups were very receptive to this idea as well as including a stipulation to the
Sport User Group Agreements regarding this voluntary program.
KAO/PAGE MOVED TO ACCEPT REPORT AND DIRECT STAFF TO
INCLUDE THIS VOLUNTARY PROVISION IN THE NEXT UPDATE OF
THE SARATOGA SPORT USER GROUP AGREEMENTS. Motion passed 5-0-
0.
16. CONSOLIDATING ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept report and determine if FY 2007/08 carry forward funding for community
grants should be consolidated for allocation in March.
Administrative Analyst II Crystal Morrow presented staff report.
Mayor Waltonsmith invited public comment.
No one was present to speak on this item.
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Mayor Waltonsmith closed the public comment.
Councilmember King stated she was uncomfortable about making a decision on this
item without the presence of participants that were told to come back in September or
October for discussion on the $22,000 funding. She felt they should be present and be
part of the decision.
Vice Mayor Page agreed there was some direction to have participants come back
when there was money available; however, having a consistent set of forms available
that could be reviewed all at the same time has a greater benefit to everyone,
including the people requesting funds.
Councilmember King stated she would not be voting for the consolidation of funds.
Councilmember Kao and Hunter both supported Vice Mayor Page's comments.
Mayor Waltonsmith noted she supports this program to consolidate the funds.
DIRECTION TO STAFF:
Move forward with consolidating the FY 2007/08 carry forward funds with the
upcoming Community Grant and CDBG program grant allocation process.
Direction to staff was 4-1-0 with Councilmember King opposing.
17. FEASIBILITY OF AFTER SCHOOL "DROP-IN RECREATION"
PROGRAMMING
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept report and provide direction to staff.
Recreation Department Director Michael Taylor presented the staff report.
Discussion took place on:
o The history of the Warner Hutton House (WHH) and the designated use of
the WHH
o Current uses of the WHH
o Reasons for discontinuing the use of the WHH as the Teen Center
o Current after school programs and locations that are available to students
other than the WHH, such as the Zone at Redwood Middle School and the
West Valley College program
o Survey of students that would participate in an after school program
o Cost of reopening an after school Drop In Center
o Fee per family/student to use the WHH if it was to reopen as the after school
teen Drop In Center
o Re-instituting Friends of the Warner Hutton House to help pay the cost of the
WHH after school Drop In Center
Lisa Pirlot, Teen Librarian at the Saratoga Library, addressed the Council regarding
the current use of the Saratoga Library as an after school Drop In Center for teens.
She indicated that currently there were about 30 students that use the Library for an
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after school Drop In Center on a daily basis and that some behavioral issues were
apparent. She also noted that the Library wasn't staffed to handle this issue.
Mayor Waltonsmith invited public comment.
The following people spoke in support of reopening the WHH as an after school Drop
In Center:
Youth Commissioners Cory Rateau, Justin El-Diwany, and Jacob Baker.
Mayor Waltonsmith closed the public comment.
DIRECTION TO STAFF:
o Create an Adhoc comprised of members of the Council, Youth Commission,
and representatives from the YMCA, Los Gatos Saratoga Recreation, and
West Valley College to pursue options regarding after school youth activities
o Provide Council with WHH use data split byresident/non-resident in the
weekly Council Newsletter
o Provide a report to the Council at the Council Retreat early next year
regarding the feasibility of an after school program
Direction to staff was 5-0-0 with Vice Mayor Page and Councilmember King
volunteering to be a member of the Adhoc.
PAGE/K1NG MOVED TO CREATE AN ADHOC TO LOOK INTO AFTER
SCHOOL DROP IN FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OR AROUND
CITY HALL, FUNDING AND OTHER ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
AFTER SCHOOL DROP-IN PROGRAM AND THAT THE ADHOC
COMMITTEE BE COMPRISED OF COUNCILMEMBER KING AND VICE
MAYOR PAGE. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
Mayor Waltonsmith declared a break at 9:10.
Mayor Waltonsmith reconvened the meeting at 9:15.
18. APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT GRANT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept report and direct staff to apply fora "Citizen Engagement Grant" through
Common Sense California to undertake a visioning process for the Downtown
Village, through the Village Economic Development City Council-Planning
Commission Advisory Committee.
Assistant City Manager Barbara Powell presented staff report.
Councilmember Hunter expressed her concerns about the October 1, 2008 award
announcement and if there is sufficient time to apply for this grant. She noted she has
some reservations about moving forward with the application, however, she will vote
to move forward.
DIRECTION TO STAFF:
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Apply fora "Citizen Engagement Grant" through Common Sense California to
undertake a visioning process for the Downtown Village, through the Village
Economic Development City Council-Planning Commission Advisory Committee.
Direction to staff was 5-0-0.
ADHOC & AGENCY ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Mayor Ann Waltonsmith -reported:
Hakone Foundation Executive Committee - Puccini's "Madame Butterfly" fundraiser is
on Friday, September Stn
Santa Clara County Emergency Council -met and has set aCounty-wide emergency
exercise on October 23.
SASCC -new website is up and running - www.sascc.or~T
Sister City Liaison -the exchange students were welcomed by Councilmember Aileen
Kao on August 18 and toured City Hall.
Ministerial Association -Joint meeting with Council scheduled on November 5th. They
consider the Saratoga community as a whole and want to provide community service.
They would like Council to provide some ideas and suggestions regarding community
joint project ideas.
Vice Mayor Chuck Page -reported:
Chamber of Commerce -met and their main focus is Taste of Saratoga event on
September 20th
West Valley Sanitation District -thanked Councilmember Kao for attending the last
meeting for him and asked if she could attend the next meeting on September 10th for him
because he will be unavailable. Councilmember Kao agreed to attend in his place.
Council Finance Committee -met earlier in the day.
Valley Transportation Authority PAC -met and discussed governance.
Councilmember Kathleen Kine -reported:
Santa Clara County Cities Association -meets next week and that she is on the selection
committee for the Executive Director's position.
City School Adhoc -working on acquiring the sign off on the contract with the Campbell
Union High School District Board.
Councilmember Jill Hunter -reported:
Historic Foundation - is having their event on September 20th at the Garrod Ranch
Library Joint Powers Association -stated the Library's Association is discussing ways in
which to provide funding to increase hours of library service.
Santa Clara County Valley Water Commission -Major concerns about water supplies in
the affordable housing areas, as well as concerns about the Delta Smelt.
West Valley Solid Waste Joint Powers Association -noted that when the contract was
signed there was a stipulation that if they didn't provide the service they were saying they
would, they would be penalized; and they have been penalized $15,000. Based on the
number of telephone calls they have received regarding their service, they could have
been penalized up to $24,000.
Councilmember Aileen Kao -reported:
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She attended the West Valley Sanitation District Board meeting for Vice Mayor Page and
noted the Quito Basin project will be starting in December 2008 and that the project will
be completed in 135 working days.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Councilmember King asked if she could agendize for discussion the Solar Power
Challenge between the Town of Los Gatos and the City of Saratoga.
Attorney Taylor noted that this sounds like it is something that is being done by a private
enterprise and suggested the business owner attend a Council meeting and address the
Council during the Non-Agendized Items. He could also provide informational flyers
for the public.
Councilmember King asked if staff could address the issue with the "speaker's
microphone" at the podium by putting operating instructions on the microphone so that
the speaker knows how to turn the microphone on or off when they are at the podium.
Councilmember King thanked staff for the "new" Council Calendar of Activities.
Mayor Waltonsmith asked Council members to please forward any and all notices of
events and invitations to Debbie Bretschneider so that she can add it to the Council
Calendar of Activities.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Dave Anderson added additional comments regarding the Ministerial
Association's Joint Meeting in November. He noted the Association is looking for
recommendations regarding projects that they can do for the community on a volunteer
basis. He has asked the City's Volunteer Coordinator to come up with some ideas and
suggestions and bring it to a future staff meeting for discussion. Staff will then provide
Council with some suggestions and ideas for the Joint meeting with the Ministerial
Association.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,
PAGE/KAO MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING AT 10:15 P.M.
MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Sullivan, CMC
Acting C' Clerk
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