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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 2, 2004
The City Council of the City of Saratoga held a Joint Session with the Hakone
Foundation in the Administrative Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, at 5:30
p.m.
Lon Saavedra introduced himself as the Executive Director & CEO of The Hakone
Foundation. Mr. Saavedra thanked the Council for the opportunity to meet with them this
evening. Mr. Saavedra highlighted the Foundations' recent accomplishments as follows:
• Successfully recruited and installed the first Chairman of the Board
• Successfully launched Hakone's first major donor program with the main event
hosted by 49~h Consul General of Japan in San Francisco. The Foundation is now
composed of just over 40 couples with the hope of having enrolled 100 couples by
this time next year.
• Hakone was selected by the National Trust of Historic Preservation and will
receive the prestigious "Save America's Treasures" Award.
• On June 15, 2004, The Hakone Foundation will be featured at the National Gala
in Washington D.C. at the National Building Museum.
• Hakone Foundation will be featured on the Cable TV Network HGTV, Home and
Garden Television.
• Three times in the last seven months, Hakone has been featured on Bay Area
Back Roads.
• Held 150`h Anniversary Peace Treaty Reception with the 50`h Consul General of
Japan in San Francisco and a public address at Hakone.
• The Foundation successfully secured $200,000 in restoration and renovation
funds for Hakone.
• Successful recruitment of 6 new Board Members.
Mayor Waltonsmith thanked Mr. Saavedra for attending tonight's joint meeting.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Conference With Legal Counsel -Existing Liti atg ion:
(Government Code section 54956.9(a))
Name of case: Cecil Roy Jones & Gundrun T. Jones v. City of Saratoga
(Santa Clara County Superior Court No. 103CV0105450
Conference With Legal Counsel -Initiation of Litigation (Gov't Code Section
54956.9(c): (1 potential case)
Conference With Labor NeQOtiators (Gov't Code 54957.6):
Agency designated representatives: Lorie Tinfow, Assistant City Manager &
John Cherbone, Pubic Works Director
Employee organization: SEA
Conference With Labor Ne otg iators (Gov't Code 54957.6):
Agency designated representatives: Lorie Tinfow, Assistant City Manager &
Tom Sullivan, Community Development Director
Employee organization: Non SEA Members
Conference With Labor Ne otg iators (Gov't Code 54957.6):
Agency designated representative: Dave Anderson, City Manager
Employee organization: SMO
MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION - 7:00 n.m.
Mayor Waltonsmith reported there was Council discussion but no action was taken.
Mayor Waltonsmith called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and
lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Norman Kline, Vice Mayor Kathleen King,
Mayor Ann Waltonsmith
ABSENT: Councilmembers Stan Bogosian, Nick Streit
ALSO PRESENT: Dave Anderson, City Manager
Lorie Tinfow, Assistant City Manager
Richard Taylor, City Attorney
Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Cary Bloomquist, Administrative Analyst
Joan Pisani, Recreation Director
John Livingstone, Associate Planner
REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA FOR JUNE 2, 2004
Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk, reported that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2,
the agenda for the meeting of June 2, 2004was properly posted on May 28, 2004.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following people requested to speak at tonight's meeting
Lana Malloy noted that she was present this evening on behalf of Citizens for Highway 9
Safety Committee. Ms. Malloy wanted to personally thank the City's Traffic Engineer
and Director Cherbone them for taking the time to met with them. Ms. Malloy asked if
the preliminary study between the three cities has been started. Ms. Malloy stated that
the Committee conducted a survey and stated that at least 300 bicyclists and pedestrians,
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per day, use Highway 9 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ms. Malloy
requested that the City proceed with abike/pedestrian lane along Highway 9. Ms.
Malloy noted that the family the dog walker, who was recently killed on Highway 9, is
having a Memorial Walk on June 27`h. Ms. Malloy stated that if anyone would like
updates on the Committees progress you can visit their website at
www.hiEhway9safety.com
In regards to Ms. Malloy's questions, City Manager Anderson stated that at the last
Council meeting Director Cherbone brought the traffic study forward. City Manager
Anderson noted that he visited their website and noted that it was very well done.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS
Lon Saavedra, Executive Director & CEO of The Hakone Foundation, recapped the
highlights from the joint meeting with the City Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
lA. COMMENDATIONS FOR OUTGOING YOUTH COMMISSIONERS
Recommended action:
Present commendations.
Mayor Waltonsmith read the commendations and presented them to James
Ballingall, Jessica Claus, Valerie Famum, Jackie Luskey, Shruti Jayakumar, and
Joanna Lee.
1B. APPOINTMENT OF YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBER AND OATH OF
OFFICE
Recommended action:
Adopt resolution and administer Oath of Office.
TITLE OF RESOLUTION: 04-046
KING/KLINE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPOINTING TEN
MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION. MOTION PASSED 3-0-2
WITH BOGOSIAN AND STREIT ABSENT.
City Clerk Boyer administered the Oath of Office to the new Youth
Commissioners.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. PRESENTATION BY JACK LUCAS -EQUAL FUNDING FOR
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Recommended action:
Informational only.
Jeff Swartz, Trustee for the West Valley Mission College District, introduced
himself and Stan Arterberry, Chancellor of West Valley College. Mr. Swartz
stated that he was presented tonight requesting that the Council adopt the
resolution on the Consent Calendar item 3G. Mr. Swartz explained that
community colleges are the lowest funded colleges in the State - UC and CSU
campuses receive more funding. Community colleges are more than twice as large
as CSU and UC combined by student head count. California community colleges
are the largest educational system in the world. Also, the minority and low income
student population is larger in community colleges. After Proposition 13 passed
in 1978 the state took a snapshot and looked at what each community college
district was getting in State funds compared to the percentage of their budget they
were receiving from local property taxes prior to Prop 13. Mr. Swartz explained
that because this community had relatively well funded our community colleges,
out of local money, out of tax revenues, and because our tax valuation was very
high in this area, we took very little State money. Ever since1978 the State never
increased the community colleges district funding. Mr. Swartz stated that there is
no more local tax funding. This means that different community colleges received
different amounts of funding. Mr. Swartz stated that the West Valley Mission
College District receives $5 million dollars a year less than San Jose
City/Evergreen Community College District. Mr. Swartz stated that every year
West Valley Mission College District struggles with their budget. Last year they
had to lay off several staff members and had to cut several classes. Mr. Swartz
stated that the most important single item in the Governor's budget has given them
$80 million dollars which is suppose to be the first of three yearly allotments that
will help under funded colleges the ability to catch up with other districts. Mr.
Swartz asked that if the City adopts the resolution on the Consent Calendar call the
Chancellors office and they will send it to Sacramento.
Councilmember Kline noted that he supports the resolution and noted that that the
City of Saratoga faced the same situation with Proposition 13. The City only
receives 3 1/2 cents for every dollaz of property taxes. Councilmember Kline
noted that the City might approach the College's Board for support of possible
measures or the proposed Redevelopment Agency.
Mayor Waltonsmith thanked Mr. Swartz and Chancellor Arterberrry for attending
tonight's meeting.
2B. PRESENTATION BY JOE PIRZYNSI{I -VTA REORGANIZATION
STATUS REPORT
Recommended action:
Informational only.
Joe Pirzynski thanked the Council for the opportunity to speak this evening. Mr.
Pirzynski stated that he is the City of Saratoga's representative on the VTA Board.
Mr. Pirzynski briefly explained the background of the item. Mr. Pirzynski
explained that in May 2003, the Mayor of the City of Milpitas sent letters to Santa
Clara County cities requesting that all of the 15 jurisdictions support public
discussion and actions to restructure the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Board. Mr. Pirzynski explained that Mayor Estevas advocated that every member
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jurisdiction should have a permanent voting seat on the VTA Boazd to provide
local elected officials with the opportunity to pazticipate in the critical decisions
affecting our communities. Mr. Pirzynski explained that the proposal to restructure
the Board would provide a voting seat for all jurisdictions and also would maintain
the same proportional voting representation for the City of San Jose and Santa
Clara County. Restructuring the Board in this manner would ensure all Santa
Clara County residents and businesses would be directly represented on the VTA
Board. Currently the City of Saratoga is one of nine jurisdictions not represented
on the VTA Board. The Board would increase in size from 12 to 21 members. Mr.
Pirzynski noted that an AdHoc Committee was formed to evaluate the Board and
look at their duties. Mr. Pirzynski stated that the AdHoc found two problems with
the Board -the Policy Advisory Board and the city groupings. These groupings
were based on population. The restructuring proposal, after looking at a variety of
proposals, was to communicate better within the groupings and VTA staff. Mr.
Pirzynski noted that the Mayor of Milpitas has pulled his proposal off the table in
lieu of the AdHoc's recommendations. The AdHoc has recommend suspending
the group for one year and observe the new means of communication between the
groups.
Councilmember Kline noted that he was looking forward to the restructuring of
VTA. Councilmember Kline noted that the structure of the VTA is like no other
he has observed. Councilmember Kline noted that people are concerned that they
pay their taxes and are not represented on the Board -they have no vote.
Currently the City of Sazatoga is not being represented; no one is on the Boazd
from Sazatoga. Councilmember Kline noted that VTA has a structural problem.
Councilmember Kline stated until VTA has a true system that is not overly
complex and has a true connection with the voters he feels VTA will be
unaccountable to the voters.
Mr. Pirzynski agreed that VTA has some complex issues and noted that he is
aware of seven government organizations in the State that aze structured like the
VTA. Mr. Pirzynski stated that a proposed shuttle system in downtown areas is
seriously being considered. Mr. Pirzynski explained that transit busses would stop
at a main stop outside the core downtown areas and shuttle busses would travel
around the city.
Mayor Waltonsmith thanked Mr. Pirzynski for attending tonight's meeting
CONSENT CALENDAR
3A. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -MAY 5, 2004
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes.
Vice Mayor King requested that item 3A be removed from the Consent Calendar
and continue to the next meeting when there would be a quorum to approve the
minutes.
Consensus of the City Council to continue the minutes to June 16, 2004.
3B. REVIEW OF CHECK REGISTER
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve check register.
KLINE/KING MOVED TO APPROVE CHECK REGISTER. MOTION
PASSED 3-0-2 WITH BOGOSIAN AND STREIT ABSENT.
3C. ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT THAT
REGULATES THE PLACEMENT OF STANDBY OR EMERGENCY
GENERATORS AND THE PLACEMENT OF HEATING, VENTILATION
AND AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Grant second reading and adopt ordinance.
TITLE OF ORDINANCE: 231
KLINE/KING MOVED TO GRANT SECOND READING AND ADOPT
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT THAT REGULATES THE PLACEMENT
OF STANDBY OR EMERGENCY GENERATORS AND THE
PLACEMENT OF HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
EQUIPMENT.
MOTION PASSED 3-0-2 WITH BOGOSIAN AND STREIT ABSENT.
3D. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
2004
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution.
TITLE OF RESOLUTION: 04-040
Vice Mayor King requested that item 3D be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Vice Mayor King asked if the cost of the election has been funded in the FY 04-OS
Budget.
City Manager Anderson responded the $65,000 has been appropriated in the City
Clerk's budget to cover the cost of the election.
KING/KLINE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2004. MOTION PASSED 3-0-2 WITH
BOGOSIAN AND STREIT ABSENT.
3E. HERRIMAN DRIVE/SARATOGA AVENUE PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENTS -EXTENSION OF EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
GEORGE BIANCHI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize an increase to the change order for an existing construction contract
with George Bianchi Construction Company not to exceed $40,000.
Vice Mayor King requested that item 3E be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Vice Mayor King asked if this project was to repair the curbs and gutters.
Director Cherbone responded yes.
KING/KLINE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE TO THE
CHANGE ORDER FOR AN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WITH GEORGE BIANCHI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY NOT TO
EXCEED $40,000. MOTION PASSED 3-0-2 WITH BOGOSIAN AND STREIT
ABSENT.
3F. ABAG POWER WINDUP ELECTRIC PROGRAM AGREEMENT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution and authorize City Manager to execute agreement between
ABAG and the City to wind up the electric program.
TITLE OF RESOLUTION: 04-049
KLINE/KING MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ABAG AND
THE CITY TO WIND UP THE ELECTRIC PROGRAM. MOTION
PASSED 3-0-2 WITH BOGOSIAN AND STREIT ABSENT.
3G. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING EQUAL FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY
COLLEGES
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution.
TITLE OF RESOLUTION: 04-041
WALTONSMITH/KING MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
EOUAL FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES. MOTION PASSED
3-0-2 WITH BOGOSIAN AND STREIT ABSENT.
3H. FEE WAIVERREQUEST - SARATOGA ROTARY "BUILDING
BRIDGES" EVENT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept report and adopt resolution.
TITLE OF RESOLUTION: 04-042
KLINE/KING MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION WAIVING THE FEES
FOR THE SARATOGA ROTARY "BUILDING BRIDGES" EVENT.
MOTION PASSED 3-0-2 WITH BOGOSIAN AND STREIT ABSENT.
3I. RESOLUTION DECLARING BRUSH GROWING ON CERTAIN
DESCRIBED PROPERTY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept report and adopt resolution.
TITLE OF RESOLUTION: 04-043
KLINE/KING MOVED TO RESOLUTION DECLARING BRUSH
GROWING ON CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY TO BE A PUBLIC
NUISANCE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING. MOTION PASSED 3-0-
2 WITH BOGOSIAN AND STREIT ABSENT.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT LLA-I-PUBLIC
HEARING, APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT, AND
CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FY04-OS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Open public hearing and adopt resolution ordering the improvements and
confirming the diagram and assessments for FY04-O5.
TITLE OF RESOLUTION: 04-047
John Cherbone, Public Works Director, presented staff report.
Mayor Waltonsmith opened the public hearing and invited public comments.
Seeing none, Mayor Waltonsmith closed the public hearing
KLINE/KING MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ORDERING THE
IMPROVEMENTS AND CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENTS FOR FY04-O5. MOTION PASSED 3-0-2 WITH BOGOSIAN
AND STREIT ABSENT.
5. LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT LLA-1
ANNEXATION 2004-I (SARATOGA-SUNNYVALE ROAD GATEWAY
AREA) PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT,
AND CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 04-OS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Open public hearing and adopt resolution ordering the improvements and
confirming the diagram and assessments for FY04-O5.
TITLE OF RESOLUTION: 04-048
John Cherbone, Public Works Director, presented staff report.
Director Cherbone requested that Council removed parcel number 386-01-025
from the assessment list, explaining that it was added in error and doesn't increase
the cost of the assessments.
Mayor Waltonsmith opened the public hearing and invited public comments.
Seeing none, Mayor Waltonsmith closed the public hearing and requested that the
City Clerk open the ballots.
City Clerk Boyer opened the ballots and reported that 5 votes supported the
Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLLA-1 Annexation 2004-1
KLfNE/KING MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ORDERING THE
IMPROVEMENTS AND CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENTS FOR FY04-O5. MOTION PASSED 3-0-2 WITH BOGOSIAN
AND STREIT ABSENT.
OLD BUSINESS
6. 2ND REVIEW OF CONTRACTED GRANT WRITER UTILIZATION AND
GUIDANCE POLICY AND GRANT WRITER UTILIZATION
PROCEDURES
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Grant Writer Policy & Procedures.
Cary Bloomquist, Administrative Analyst, presented staff report.
Analyst Bloomquist explained that at the May 19, 2004 meeting, Council directed
staff to make several changes and modifications to the proposed Contracted Grant
Writer Utilization and Guidance Policy. Analyst Bloomquist explained the
changes made to the Policy and Procedures simplify and streamline them, making
them easier to implement and follow
KING/KLINE MOVED TO ADOPT GRANT WRITER POLICY AND
PROCEDURES. MOTION PASSED 3-0-2 WITH BOGOSIAN AND STREIT
ABSENT.
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NEW BUSINESS
DEANZA TRAIL PROJECT CONSULTANT SELECTION FOR PHASE I
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Select Design Studios West, Inc. as the consultant for Phase I of the DeAnza Trail
Project; Authorize City Manager to enter into a Professional Service Agreement
with Design Studios West, Inc. in the amount of $100,000; Adopt budget
resolution amendment FY 03-04 Budget.
TITLE OF RESOLUTION: 04-044& 045
Cary Bloomquist, Administrative Analyst, presented staff report.
Analyst Bloomquist stated that three firms submitted proposal. After extensive
review, staff qualified two firms, Design Studios West and MPA Design. Both
fines were invited to participate in an interview which was held on May 17, 2004.
Analyst Bloomquist stated that both firms were nearly equal in all qualifications
and each has impressive skills and project experience. Analyst Bloomquist stated
that the interview panel chose Design Studio West as the consultant for this project
because they have a slight edge and more experience over MPA Design and
facilitating controversial/difficult public meetings.
K1NG/KLINE MOVED TO SELECT DESIGN STUDIOS WEST. INC. AS
THE CONSULTANT FOR PHASE I OF THE DEANZA TRAIL PROJECT;
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH DESIGN STUDIOS WEST, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $100 000• ADOPT BUDGET RESOLUTION AMENDMENT
FY 03-04 BUDGET. MOTION PASSED 3-0-2 WITH BOGOSIAN AND
STREIT ABSENT.
8. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO COMPLETE THE
RECOMMENDED TASK LIST RELATED TO SARATOGA LIBRARY
PROJECT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize staff to expend up to $50,000 to complete tasks.
Lorie Tinfow, Assistant City Manager, presented staff report.
KING/KLINE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO EXPEND UP TO
$50 000 TO COMPLETE TASKS RELATED TO THE SARATOGA
LIBRARY. MOTION PASSED 3-0-2 WITH BOGOSIAN AND STREIT
ABSENT.
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9. SARATOGA VILLAGE & MONTALVO SHUTTLE PROGRAM
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept report and direct staff accordingly.
Danielle Surdin, Administrative Analyst, presented staff report.
Analyst Surdin explained that for the past three years the City of Saratoga has
provided a yeazly co-op advertising opportunity for our local merchants by means
of the Villa Montalvo and Mountain Winery Summer Concert Programs. Analyst
Surdin noted that this year the co-op concert program advertising opportunity was
no longer an option because the Mountain Winery has begun preparing their
concert program in-house.
Analyst Surdin explained that Staff approached Villa Montalvo, Mountain Winery
and the Village merchants to reevaluate this advertising mechanism. All agreed
that continued promotion of the Saratoga Village was important, and wanted to
explore options that would drive more pedestrian foot traffic to downtown Big
Basin Way. Out of this brainstorming session, the shuttle was suggested as a
mechanism to increase the number of businesses that could participate and
increase foot traffic.
Analyst Surdin noted that the Saratoga Village/Montalvo Shuttle would have two
designated pick-up and drop-off locations on Big Basin Way. All guests interested
in using the shuttle would present a shuttle pass at the time of entering the bus and
would return the pass to the driver at their drop-off location. Guests would receive
this pass by eating at participating restaurants and/or visiting our local hotels (pass
presented upon check-in). The shuttle would circulate the Village continuously
until the beginning of the concert, and would provide three return trips for
participating patrons. The Saratoga Village/Montalvo shuttle would be marked
differently then the West Valley Shuttle buses and would have a priority drop-off
and pick-up location separate from that of the West Valley Shuttles to avoid
confusion. Village parking would be designated for shuttle participants through a
public information campaign.
Analyst Surdin explained that various ways all parties intent to promote the
program including a radio promotion where a monthly grand prize would be
given-a-way including 2 concert tickets, dinner for two, and an evening stay at
Inn/Oaks.
Analyst Surdin noted that $10,000 which is currently budgeted for the summer
concert co-op ad marketing opportunity would be redirected to fund the cost of the
shuttle bus program for the entire 2004 summer concert series, which amounts to a
total of 32 shows.
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Vice Mayor King stated that the City received a lot of emails supporting the
Shuttle Program.
Consensus of the City Council to direct staff to move forward with the Sazatoga
Village & Montalvo Shuttle Program.
COMMISSION ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Mayor Waltonsmith reported the following information:
Finance Commission -City Manager Anderson would be attending the meeting since
Director Baloca resigned.
VTA Restroom Ad-Hoc -Director Cherbone noted that the award of contract would be
on the June 16`h Council agenda.
Vice Mayor King reported the following information:
Arts Commission -would be participating along with the Heritage Preservation and
Library Commission in "Saratoga Reads Month". Arts Commission suggested to cancel
the "Art in the Park" and co-sponsor a "Vintage Festival" with the Heritage Preservation
Commission.
City/School Ad-Hoc Committee -recently met with the Campbell Union School District.
Discussed traffic flow issues at Marshall Lane School.
Parks and Recreation Commission -two vacancies.
Councilmember Kline reported the following information:
Library Commission - approached by the JPA to start looking at ways to cut funds at the
Saratoga Library.
Village Ad-Hoc Committee -thanked Analyst Surdin for the work she has done in
regards to the Facade Program and the Shuttle Program.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Vice Mayor King stated that the Vision AdHoc Committee recently renamed themselves
the "Revenue Review Committee" and reminded everyone that the Community Forum
was on June 7`h at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Theater.
In regards to Consent Calendar item 3H, Councilmember Kline requested that staff bring
back a "Fee Waiver Policy". Councilmember Kline stated that most cities do not waive
fees. Councilmember Kline stated that waiving fees for groups could become very
political.
Responding to Councilmember Kline's request, City Attorney Taylor explained that his
request could come forward in two ways; as a separate policy or part of the Fee Schedule
resolution.
Councilmember Kline stated that he would prefer a separate policy outside of the budget
process.
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Consensus of the City Council to support Councilmember Kline's request.
Vice Mayor King requested that the five City properties for State Landmark designation
be agendized.
Consensus of the City Council to support Vice Mayor King's request.
Mayor Waltonsmith asked her colleagues if they would be interested in having a joint
meeting with the Chamber of Commerce and Villa Montalvo.
Conesus of the City Council to ask the Chamber of Commerce and Villa Monta]vo if they
would like to meet with the Council.
OTHER
None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Waltonsmith adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
and reconvened to Closed Session. There being no firrther business Mayor Waltonsmith
adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
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