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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 1, 2004
Mayor Waltonsmith called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and
lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Stan Bogosian, Norman Kline,
Nick Streit, Vice Mayor Kathleen King,
Mayor Ann Waltonsmith
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Dave Anderson, City Manager
Lorie Tinfow, Assistant City Manager
Richard Taylor, City Attorney
Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk
Michele Braucht, Administrative Services Director
Tom Sullivan, Community Development Director
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Joan Pisani, Recreation Director
NEW BUSINESS
REMARKS FROM OUTGOING MAYOR ANN WALTONSMITH
Mayor Waltonsmith thanked her husband Rick, fellow City Councilmembers,
City staff and City Commissioners. Mayor Waltonsmith highlighted the
Council's completed projects during 2004. Mayor Waltonsmith discussed the
City's budget shortfalls and the recent resolution of the West Valley College
issues that have been around for many years.
2. REMARKS FROM OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER STAN
BOGOSIAN
Councilmember Bogosian noted that in 1996 when he was first elected to
Council he knew the City was built out. Councilmember Bogosian noted that
he believed that his charge was to uphold the core values of this community.
Councilmember Bogosian discussed the Saratoga Creek issues and urged the
continued monitoring of the creeks in Saratoga. Councilmember Bogosian
highlighted a few accomplishments that have happened since he took office in
1996 such as: Measure G, the agreement with Mt. Winery, the resolution of
issues with West Valley College, and the resolution of the lawsuit with the
Saratoga Fire District.
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Councilmember Bogosian stated that the Library and the new Saratoga Fire
Station are jewels of this community. Councilmember Bogosian noted that
there is no room for prejudices and bigotry in this community.
Councilmember Bogosian stated that he feels some challenges that will face
the new Council is to maintain the quality of life in Saratoga, not to loose local
government control, the consolidation of the two fire district, Sheriff's Office
contract, maintaining individual property rights and maintain basic services
within our budget. In conclusion, Councilmember Bogosian thanked his wife,
Sue, for all her support.
PRESENTATION TO COUNCILMEMBER STAN BOGOSIAN
Mayor Waltonsmith presented Councilmember Bogosian a gift from the City
of Saratoga in appreciation to his eight years of service to the City of Saratoga.
4. APPROVE RESOLUTION DECLARING OFFICIAL CANVASS OF
BALLOTS FROM REGISTRAR OF VOTERS IN REGARDS TO
MEASURE U AND MEASURE V
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION: 04-092
Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk, presented staff report.
City Clerk Boyer stated that this report reflects the official results of the
November 2, 2004 General Municipal Election for Ballot Measure U & V. The
Santa Clara Registrar of Voters completed the official canvass of returns and has
certified the votes cast. The City Council is required to declare the results of the
election by resolution.
Councilmember Bogosian noted that this was a historic vote. Councilmember
Bogosian stated that this was the biggest vote of no confidence any Council
has received since it was incorporated. Councilmember Bogosian stated that
this is an indication of the depth of the lack of trust of the community in the
City Council.
KLINE/KING MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION DECLARING THE
OFFICIAL CANVASS OF BALLOTS FROM THE REGISTRAR OF
VOTERS IN REGARDS TO MEASURES U & V. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
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5. CERTIFICATION FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2004 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION RESULTS AND CANVASS OF RETURNS FROM THE
COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS FOR COUNCIL CANDIDATES
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution and direct the City Clerk to Administer the Oath of Office to
the new Councilmembers.
RESOLUTION: 04-091
Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk, presented staff report.
City Clerk Boyer stated that this report reflects the official results of the
November 2, 2004 General Municipal Election for City Councilmembers. The
Santa Clara Registrar of Voters completed the official canvass of returns and has
certified the votes cast. The City Council is required to declare the results of the
election by resolution.
KLEQE/STREIT MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION CERTIFYING
THE NOVEMBER 2 2004 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
RESULTS AND CANVASS OF RETURNS FROM THE COUNTY
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS FOR COUNCIL CANDIDATES. MOTION
PASSED 5-0.
City Clerk Boyer administered the Oath of Office to Aileen Kao and Ann
Waltonsmith.
Mayor Waltonsmith adjourned and d the meeting at 6:35 p.m. and invited the public to a
short reception in the Theater lobby honoring the outgoing and incoming City
Councilmembers.
City Clerk
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