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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-1969 City Council Minutes SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PLACE: SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL CHAbiBERS,, 13777 FRUItVALE AVE., SARATOGA, CALIF. TYPE: REGULAR MEETING TIME: FEBRUARY 19, 1969 I. ORGANIZATION Mayor Tyler called the meeting to order at 7:33 P.M. A. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Tyler, Sanders, Smith, Dwyer, Robbing Absent: None B. MINUTES Minutes Mr. Robbins moved, and Mr. Dwyer seconded that the reading of the Minutes far the meeting of Feb. 5, 1969 'be waived, and the Minutes be approved as mailed; the motion carried dnanimously. II. BIDS AND CONTRACTS ~. WILDWOOD PARK LAKE AGREEMENT WITH SANTA CLARA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT l,Iildwood Park Lake - Mr. huff read the letter signed by Mrs. Wilbur Warden and other Flood signstars and reviewed the contents of the reco~u~endations of the Control Planning Con~nittee with special reference to maintenance of the District l~ke water level, impervious dam construction, debris removal, joint liability of the City and the District for the dam, and sharing costs of bridge construction. C~ty Attorney 3ohnston said a redrafted agreement incorporating these reconnnendations was being prepared bY Mr. Henley, attorney for the District~nd himself, w~th ~ome.quest]o~ remaininS.~eEardlng cleano~t of the debris basin with or without City consent. Mr. Smith commented o~ MrS. Worden's letter on the loss of valuable park space, stating it was his recollection that dome flat space would be lost in any event with the ~traightening of the creek channel for flood and.soil erosion control~ In response to his question about the Park Com~.'ission's feeling, Mr. Higby ~wered that ~he lake prOjeCt had b~en conceived prior to formation of the Commieaioh, which felt the details w6uld have to be worked 6ut by a parks consultant in accord with given conditions. Mr. Robbins said the decision to proceed with the lake had been made last June, although final details had not been set, and that aside from aesthetic reasons, the importance of flood control to benefit all Saratoga was a factor, in addition to the fact that the District might have used its available funds elsewhere than in Saratoga. Mr. Dwyer, addressing Mrs. Warden in the audience said the debris basin for cleanout was desired by the District. Mayor Tyler stated that it was the consensus of the Council that the matter could be put over to the meeting of March 6, 1969, to allow time to review contract terms and check on answers to questions raised by Mrs. Warden. B. WILDWOOD PARKLAKE AGREEMENT WITH VALLEY TITLE COMPANY Valley Title Co. -l~ild- Mr. Johnston stated that revisions of Sections 6 and 7 of the wood Park contract terms were still under review, and no action was called Lake Agree. for during this meeting. C. APPROVAL TO AD%~RTISE FOR BDS ON CITY OFFICE ADDITION City Hall The Council deferred action on this item until the architect Bid could be present later in the meeting. Adv. D. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE DEED TO G.S. AND R.R. Kosher Saratoga City Council Minutes February 19, 1969 Deed - Mr. Robbins moved and Mr; Sanders seconded that the Mayor KocHer be authorized to sign the agreement of deed execution, subject to approval by the city attorney; the motion carried unanimously, E. ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT WITH MCCARTHY AND SPIESMAN FOR STREET SEALING PROJECT ~. Huff said that he recommended extension of the starting McC~rth? & date for the contract, approved last Pall, be advanced to April 1, gDiesman because of weather conditions, and that the contractor was agree- C~n~ract able to the extension, at no additional cost to the City. Add~ndum for!Street Mr. Robbins moved, and Mr. Sanders seconded that the Mayor be sealing authorized to sign the addendum to the contract for a time extension to April 1, 1969, and the motion carried unanimously. F. AGREEMENT WITH SP FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GLEN BRAE DRIVE RAILWAY CROSSING Mr. Huff reviewed the terms of the contract whereby the railroad Gle~ Brae would construct a signalized railway crossing across Glen ~rae R/R!crosslnB - Drive, including signal arms previously considered unnecessary S.P~AEreement by the City, but imposed by the Public Utilities Commission. The total cost was estimated at $16,550, and a probable net charge to the City of about $10,000, since part of the costs would be offset by application of the 25 percent grade crossing fund share, as granted by the PUC. Mr. Robbins moved, and Fir. Dwyer seconded adoption of Resolu- Res~ 470 tion No. 470, authOrizinz .the-Mayor to execute the easement and construction @g~eement between the City and Southern Pacific RailWay COmpany for construction of the Glen Brae Drive Crossing; the motion carried unanimously. G. ACCEPTANCE OF CbNSTRUCTION - FRUITVALE-ALLENDALE PROJECT DisCussion of t~is item was deferred to c~nsideration under Ageadd Item III-E~ i III. PETITIONS, ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS A. ORDINANCE NO. NS-5.18 - Second Reading Ord. Mr. Huff stated that this ordinance, having been properly NS-5.18 introduced at the previous regular Council meeting, was now~n order for adoption. Mr. Smith moved, and Mr. Robbins seconded that Ordinance No. NS-3.18 be adopted, and the motion carried unanimously. B. ORDINANCE NO. 38.27 - ORDINANCE AMENDING SARATOGA CITY CODE Ord. 38.27 RELATIVE TO PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS Solicitors & Peddlers Mr. Huff stated that this ordinance, having been properly introduced at the previous regular Council meeting, was now in order for adop- tion. He called Council's attention to the section that required peddlers to obtain temporary permit cards, for $5.00, refundable only when these cards were returned to the City. Mr. Smith moved, and Mr. Robbins seconded, adoption of Ordinance No. NS-5.18, and the motion carried unanimously. C. ORDINANCE NO. 46 ~ SECOND P~ADING - ORDINANCE AMENDING SARATOGA ZONING O[~DIIqANCE GRANTING CATV FRANCHISE TO CALIFORNIA CABLE TV Ord. 46 CORPORATION OF SAN CARLOS CATV Franchise Mr. Huff said that the amendment to Section 5, requiring introduction of service to subscribers no later than 12 months, instead of the originalperiod of 18 months, had been accepted by the company, and that the ordinance was in order for adoption. -2- Saratoga City Council Minutes February 19, 1969 Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Robbins seconded adoption of Ordinance No. 46 as revised, and the motion carried unanimously. D. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3.18 - ORDINANCE AMENDING SARATOGA ZONING ORDI- NANCE RE DATA TO BE FURNISHED ON APPLICATION FOR USE PERMIT Ord. NS-3.18 Mr. Huff said the ordinance amendment, prepared in accordance with Use Permit the reconraend'ation of the Planning Commission, had been introduced at Data the previous Council meeting, and was in order for adoption. Mayor Tyler commented that the change, affecting certain conditional use permits for churches, nursery schools, convalescent homes an~ the like in residential areas, was not quite what he expected, but that since the Planning Commissien had made the recommendation, the ~e- vision was acceptable to him. Mr. Robbins moved adoption .of the amendment to Ordinance No. NS-3.18, Mr. Smith seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. E. RESOLUTION NO. 469 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION ON FRUITV~LE- ALLENDALE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING DEFERRED PAYlv~NT FOR REMIDIAL WORK Res. 469 Mr. SmitI~ read the Public Welfare Committee report rec~m~ending Fruitvale- adoption of Resolution No. 469, since the reserve sum covered even- Allendale tualities of remedial work, subject to the $~,000 retention fee ~lus Acceptance penalty damages for some $8,550.00. He explained that the schedule was divided.into two phases, including recormmended liquidation dama- ges. Mr. Johnston said he found the report to be correct. Mr. Smith moved, and Mr. Dwyer seconded adoption of the Public Welfare report and of'Resolution No. 469, and the motion carriedL unanimously. IV. SUBDIVISIONS, BUILDING SITES hND ZONING P~QUESTS A. SD-759 - Pete Rajkovich, Prospect Road ~ 112 lots, Request for SD-759 Exception. Exception Mr. Huff explained that the developer was askin~ f6r an ~xcepti6H of Cond. from Co~dition. N6; 7,. as recommended by the Planni~g ~om~i~ion; ~egarding.waive~ of ~onditions ~f~eCting an o[f~r o[ dedidation on Pr6spe~ Road~ ~u&h ~ffer being affected by possible future · hhanges ~o~ layout of the freeway, bisecting the property into two parcels, and that said request was timely. Without objection, the mayor referred the matter to the Public Welfare Committee. B. SDR-802 - BUILDINS SITE APPROVAL - WES KOSICH - ONE LOT ON KOSICH DR. Mr. Huff reported that this approval was being sought for a single SDR-SO2 lot building site, one of t~e last remaining in an old subdivision, Kosich and that all conditions affecting the site had been met. Site Approval Mr. Smith moved, and Mr. Robbins seconded adoption of Resolution No. SDR-802, approving the building site of Wes Xosich on Kosich Drive, be adopted by the Council; the motion carried unanimously. C. RESOLUTION NO. SDR-784-1 - RESOLUTION APPROVING BUILDING SITE OF GEORGE B. CLARK - HOUSTON COURT gDR-784 Mr. Huff reported that this building site approval being sought Clark site for one lot on Houston Court had been approved by the Building approval Site Conduittee, subject to the conditions listed, and was in order for adoption, Mr. Smith moved, and Mr. Robbins seconded adoption of Resolution No. SDR-784-1, granting building site approval to George B. Clark for a single lot building site on Houston Court, subject to the conditions stated, and the motion carried unanimously. -3- Saratoga City Council Minutes February 19, 1969 D. CONTRACT HIRING ROYSTON, HANAMOTO, BECK AND ASEY AS PARI(AND P~CREATION PLANNING CONSULTANTS FOR THE CITY OF SARATOGA Mr. Huff issued copies of the proposed contract, authorizing hiring of Royston, Hanamoto, Beck and Abey as parks and recreation con~ Park & sultants for the City. He explained that the contract, as prepared Recreation ConSultants by the finn, left blank the designation of the city representative, Authorized since the City lacked a parks director, and none had been desig~ated. Mr. Higby explained that time limits had~been set for all four phases of the program, including completion of the first two phases by May, allowing 10 working weeks, exclusive of additional con- ferences that might be required by the Parks and Recreation, and Planning Commissions, and by the Council. The contract remained flexible enough to allow changes as deemed necessary by the City and/or contractor, with an ultimate deadline date of August 1 for completion of all f6ur phases by the consultant. ~e Mayor suggested that the blanks in the contract be filled in by stating "the City of Saratoga~' for approvals during the contract. Mr. Sanders moved that the first two phases of the contract be approved, for a maximum of $550~exclusive of extra services stipu- lated by the City, allowing renegotiations at the end of the first two phases, and subject to review by the City Attorney; Mr. smith seconded the motion which carried unanimously. At this point, Mr. Warren Heid having entered the Chambers, the ~ayor asked consideration of Agenda Item II-C. II. C. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR ~IDS ON CITY OFFICE ADDITION Mr. Held presented blueprints of proposed working d~awings that Bids on would be used by prospective construction bidders for the City office Cit~ office addition connecting the present office to the Chambers. addition In response tO M~. Robbins' questions on the hallway width,=iand possible sacrifice of a~tual office space, Mr. Held explained that the. 10-foot Width was the same as =the originally coesidered open, Covered walk; that any narrowing of the ~idth would ~rodUCe a bowling alley effect. Mr. Held presented a schedule of estimated costs, attributing the rise from previous estimates as of last June as being related pri- marily to rise in labor rates, and to undergrounding electrical cables from the farther of two existing posts; he added that some architectural redesign, as requested, also added to the cost. He urged that although some final details might not be settled as of this meeting, that the plans be released for study by prospective contractors. Carpsting costs were not included in the contract, he said. He listed a total estimate of $131,072. Both Mr. Huff and Mr. Heid noted that the price might be changed, subject to certain alternate plan submittals. Mr. Huff noted that the recommendation of the Design Review Committee would go before the entire Planning Commission at its next meeting. Mr. Robbins moved that the plans be sent to bid in 10 days. subject to review by the Council, Planning Co~llission and City staff members; Mr. Sanders seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3.17 - PUBLIC HEARXN3 ON ORDINANCE ENDING SARATOGA ZONING O~aINANCE RELATIVE TO MINIMUM SITE AREA OF MINIMUM Ord. ACCESS STREET LOTS AND A~ING A2TICLE 10 RE FREE-STANDING SIGNS NS-3.17 M_~n. site Mayor Tyler declared the ~ublic hearing open at 8:47 P.M. area of -4- min.access streets Saratoga City Council Minutes February 19, 1969 Mr. Smith read the report of the Public Welfare Committee, dated February 19, 1969, including the comment that a change of wording from "shall' to 'may' regarding advertising signs for shopping center Frse complexes would strengthen the Planning Commission's position on Standing given application. He added that, with the concurrence of the Design signs Review Conduittee, removal of nonconforming signs would be required within three years of the effective date of the anendment; and further, to allow completion of current studies, the 24-foot sign dimension be changed to not more than four square feet for hotels,motels, and similar multi- family dwellings. Ord. NS-3.17 The Mayor invited co~ment from the audience, but there was none. Mr. Robbins moved, Mr. Dwyer seconded that the public hearing be closed, and the Mayor so declared at 8:50 P.M. Mr. Robbins moved, and Mr. Smith seconded that the reading of Ordinance No. NS-3.17 as amended, be waived, and the ordinance, mended be adopted; the motion carried unanimously. ~ B. SDR-.778 - ROBERT P. LEWIS - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITION OF TENTATIVE SITE APPROVAL REQUIRING 18-FOOT PAVEMNT ON ACCESS CORRIDOR SDP~778 Mr. Huff reported that there was nothing new in the file. Mr. Lewis, Lewis speaking from the audience, stated that he had tried to obtain an Appeal agreement with the adjoining property owner regarding an easement for the access corridor, but to no avail. In response to Mr. Smith,' Mr. Lewis said he would secure the servihes of an attorney, with~ the hope that an agreement could be worked out. In the absence of objection, Mayor ~yler dontinned the hearing for two weeks, tO March 6, 1969. C. ORDINANCE NO. 3-E-6-1 - PUBLIC HEARING ON~ONDINANCE EXTEI~ING TEMPORARY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE 3-E-6 FOR ONE TEAR PERIOD Mr~ Huff explained ,that the interim ordipance, adopted 90 days ago, Ord.3-E~6.1 wa~ abo~t to expire, that its terms could be extended under law; Extensio~ of th~ tetm~ O~ a per~=an~nt Ordinance were being worked Oh by the ~nterim Planning Conmlission and the Public Welfare Committee, but could zoning re not be completed by the next day. overhead utilities Mayor Tyler opened the public hearing at 8:58 P.M. In response to a question from Mr. Cowan, representing the P. G. & E. in the audience, Mr. Johnston said questions of interpreta- tion of ordinance provisions remained unchanged. Mr. Robbins moved, and Mr. Sanders seconded, that the public hearing be closed; the Mayor declared the public hearing closed at 9:06 P.M. Mr. Smith moved adoption of Ordinance No. 3-E-6-1 for a period of one year, effective' as of February 20, 1969; Mr. Robbins seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. D. UP - 161 GEORGE W. DAY - PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF USE PEP~IIT FOR MODEL HONE SALES OFFICE AT VIAMONTE AND VIA ARRIBA UP-161 Mr. Huff reported that a letter of appeal had been filed by the Geo. Day George Day Compa~.y, and there was also a petition signed by about 102 Appeal residents protesting ~ranting of the use permit. _Model home In answer to l~r. Sanders' question about the interpretation of Section 16.6, Mr. Walker said the Planning Commission objections were based on findings regarding compatibility of the use in a res- idential district, and that objections were based upon traffic con- gestion and parking in the neighborhood, and also on the fact that there were other Day sales offices nearby, including one on Saratoga Avenue off Ranire Lane. -5- Saratoga City Council Minutes February 19, 1969 Mayor Tyler noted that one sales office use permit had already expired, and two others would expire shortly, and invited staff cormuent. Mr. Walker said the prime objection was to the corner loca- tion and that possibly other model homes inside the new area to be developed might be appropriate for the subdivision. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open at 9:12 P.M. UP~161 Appeal Mr. Edward A. Panelli, attorney representing Mr. George Day, said that the sales office on Saratoga Ave. belonged to Mr. Jame~ Day, & that there was no affiliation between the two firms, although the 2 men were brothers. He said that George Day proposed relief of { traffic and par~ing congestion by providing an adjacent vacant lot, surfaced with oil and screenings for use of clients, plus directional signs; he added that the lighting of the sales office had been term- inated at staff request. Mr. Paquette, 19480 Via Monte Drive, said he objected to grantipg the use permit and objected to the vacant lot parking proposal,~ and asked how long a permit was usually granted for such sales office? He also asked who would be responsible for maintenance of the entry way to the subdivision? The Mayor replied that use permits were usually granted for one- year periods, could be renewed, and that several extensions had al- ready been granted for the previous office location, which was now sold. In regard to maintenance, Mr. Tyler said the Day Co. wasi obligated to maintain the entry, as part of the development agreement as acondition for the subdivision; that permanent agreement involving the developer and a homeowners association was usually established, for such maintenance. Other residents, including Miles Kenkin, Cyril Ashe, and Mrs. Herrington, from the area, also spoke against granting the use permit. Mr. Panelli, responding to ~. Smi~], said that the problem in selecting another ~ite for a model homes sales office was the lack of a place to locate such office near Saratoga Avenue, where it could be seen by prospective buyers. The Mayor invited Mr. Panelli and his client to offer other solutions for the p~oblom, and in the absence of objection, continued the public hearing to the next regular meeting. E. Lr~D~G~O~ID UTILI,~"~ DI~TP~CT ~O12-B - vFP~E V!qT!~ Mr. Huff said the matter= had not been agendized as the information ~!GU 2-~ desired 0~ the dnderground utilities Was no~ ye~ available. i In verde Vista th~ absende of 05jection,.the Mayor continued ~he hearing to Lane th&~ee~ng 6f M~ch 19, 19~9. Mayor Tyler declared a recess at 9:35 P.M. The meeting ree~ned at. 9:55 P.M. VI. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS A. MAYOR Council 1. The Mayor noted that, since March 5, the next regular meeting meeting date of the Council, conflicted with the meeting of the Inter-City change to Council with legislators Clark Bradley and George Milias in March 6 Sacramento, the next meeting of the Council would be conducted on March 6, 1969. Sani. Di~t.4 ~. He announced that March 4 was the meeting data with Sanitation ~{eeting District No. 4, regarding the Congress S~rings annexation. Hillside 3. He noted that March 18 was the date tentatively set by the Develou.Ord. County Board of ~up~vi~:a to consider the hillside developmen~ County ordinance. -6- SA~IATOGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 19, 1969 B. FINANCE 1. Payment of claims. Mr. Huff commented that Warrant No. 10588 for $295.20 was an advance to cover expenses of the Sacramento meeting on March 5, and that no. 10626 for $355.00 was incurred in connection with street seeping necessitated by recent severe stoz~us, and that Bill9 additional costs of street correctional work, also because of rains and storms, amounted to about $2500 in overtime for the Public Worksj~)~q~artment during January. Mr. Robbins moved, and Mr. Smith seconded approval of disburse- ments for a total of $35,346.Zl, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the warrants; the motion carried unanimously. 2. The City Treasurer's Report, dated 3an. 31, 1969, was reviewed without comment. Finmice Reports 3. The City Clerk's Financial Report, dated Jan. 31, 1969, was! reviewed without comment. C. COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND REPORTS 1. Tree Ordinance - Public Welfare Committee Copa,enting that~ are back i~ the woods again," Mr. Smith said~ the Cu~ulttee had reviewed the reconm~endations of the Planning Tree. Ord. modification Cosmission, contained in the letter from Dr. Norton, and also letters ~ from citizens, including those from the League of Women and Mrs~ ! Pa~ricia Knapp, representing a consensus Of citizen opinion on ~ possible compromise o~ diameter and circumference of trees ~ubject to romo~al. He added that the Cu~ittee had met with the Planning Coum~iSsion representatives,' and were recu~a~ending that the ordipance be amended to pressrye landmark trees, and ye~ stay out of the ~ ~usin~ss of landscaping ind~vidual backyards. ~ne CG&~i~tee rec~m,~endation indiuded a change;]in the ordinance to reduce the circom~er&n~e ~f protested trees from 55 to 40 inches ~ep~Senting a dlameee~ of ~BoUe 12 inches. M~. RObbibS aonmae~ted on the rapid growth of certain species, as evidenced by his own plant- ings some 12 years previously. Mr. Johnston said he saw no problem in amending the ordinance to include the tree dimensions changed as indicated: in ~he absence of objection, Mayor Tyler directed the City Attorney to prepare the amendment accordingly. Mr. Sanders commented that the ordinance could be changed later, if desirable; Mr. Robbins added that the staff would exercise good judgment in issuing permits for tree cutting. 2. Radio for Public Works Tru'ck - Management Counittee Mr. Sanders read the Committee reports recommending purchase Public !.7orks of a radio for the truck, at an approximate cost of $650.00. Mr. Huff Radio offered a correction of the report, stating that the $400 balance mentioned therein had been used to purchase a tool kit box. Mr. Sanders moved, and Mr. Robbins seconded that the radio be purchased for the public works truck, and the motion carried unanimously. 3. Offsetting Cost of Soil Engineering Contract - Management Committee Soils Engineerin~Mr. Sanders said the reveiw had been undertaken to establish a Contract general philosophy for offset of soil engineering contract costs costs and allocating funds, and included a concern regarding the equity. of spreading costs on flat land property owners for hillside develop- ment. The report included three recon~nendations for adjustment ~ ~ fees that would obtain an estimated $6,000 to offset the annual cost of $12,000 for the contract. _~_ SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 19, 1969 In the absence of objection, Mayor Tyler directed the City Attorney to prepare changes accordingly in Ord. 38.24 to revis~ grading permit fees, and also directed the Public Works Dept. to take note of adjusted fees. 4. Park Land Acquisition - Planning Comuittee Park-Land AcquiSition - Mr. Robbins read the report regarding the request of Saratoga Union Adjacent ot School District for notification by March 1, 1969 on disposition of RedWood property on the south side of the Redwood School desired by th~ City ~chool for community park development, noting that the City would be Unable to act by that date. The Committee reconm~ended that the Mayoriwrite the Superintendent, asking for a year's extension on the problem. The Mayor said he would write, making the request; but that the school board refused the extension, the matter would be re~ directed to the Committee. D. DEPARTMENT HEADS A~D OFFICERS 1. Planning Director - Mr. Walker said he had nothing to report. 2. /ktministrative Assistant - Mr. Higby said he had nothing further. 3. City Attorney - Mr. JohnsOon said all his reports were in! writing. 4. Public Works - Mr. Shook s~id that of the persons employed by E.O.~. the City under the EOC program, Mr. A1 Fregoso had proved! to be ~ a very desirable permanent employee. Mr. Fregoso, a long time FregPso - Saratoga resident, had now obtained his citizenship, and as of Dermhnent February February 18, 1969, had been hired by the City. employee ; E. CITY ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Huff presented a request, asking that the Mayor be authorized to sign a bill which would transfer appurtenances - such as, under- Pacific Tel. grohnd conveying conduits, and service boxes - installed by the Bill~of Sale telephone company in connection with the Fruitvale-Allendale pro- ject in the City right of way along stree~ locations adjacent the college campus~ He noted that no money was involved in th~ transaction. Mr. Robbins mOVed apd Mr. Sanders eec6nded that the ~ayor be ~uthorized to exeCh~e the Said hill of sale tO the telephone Co. ~d the motion ~rried una~imohSly. VII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN Helicoptor 1. The program suggested by the City of San Jose, contained in traffic a letter dated Feb. 11, 1969, for use of helicopters in traffic patrol control' w~s referred to the Chief of Police by Mayor Tyler. 2. The letter from Miles Rankin, dated Feb. 17, 1969, regarding Fourth Street zoning status of certain properties on Fourth Street was referred status to the Planning Cormnission for review. 3. The letter from Mrs. P. B. Weiser of the League of Women Voters League of rec~muending hiring of park planning consultants was noted, with the Women Voters- comment that such a contract had been approved earlier in the re Dark meeting by the Council. consultant Sac'to. 4. The meeting of City Councilmen in Sacramento on March 5 was meeting again noted in the correspondence. Local home 5. The letter from the City of Long Beach regarding local home rule rule was noted, with no action required. 6. A copy of the letter from City Manager R.G. Cooney of Los Gatos San J lse- to San Jose City Manager A.P. Hamann regarding possible purchase of San Jose Water Works, and stating the interest of other communities re purchase of S.J.~'Y.!./. in the purchase was read. Mayor Tyler noted that Saratoga might be interested, since it was also served by the water company. -8- Saratoga City Council ~nutes February 19, 1969 7. The letter from Open Doors of Los Gatos, regarding hiring of O~en Doer~ - minority workers on public works projects was referred to the re minorities Public Welfare Conmittee. employment B. ORAL 1. Mr. Paquette again spoke from the audience, asking clarification of City policy on trinming and/or conservation of trees that g~ow tree partly on private property and partly on public property, stating he conservation hod a large oak in poor condition that could possibly be saved, at some cost. ~. Huff said the City would look into the matter. 2. Mrs. Particle Knapp of Surrey Lane asked what controls were imposed upon developers to maintain trees standing in new subdivision. Mr. Smith said that developers are required to present a map of trees on subdivisions, to keep as many trees as possible, Mr. Walker ~said that under FHA regulations, such orchard trees as prunes and a~ricots are required to be removed, and that usually only walnuts are re- tained. Relative to Flood Control District action, Mr. Walker !noted that more protection for major trees, such as sycamores, was now assured, in accordance with the understanding reached between ~he City.and the District. Mr. JohnSton odded that provisions for tree retention could be enforced under legal provisions for air pollution controls. VIII. ADJOURN~MNT Mayor Tyler acknowledged the presence of Parks Co~missioner Wode, Planning Commissioner Metcalf, real tot Shelley Williams, Mr. Cowan of the telephone company, and thanked Mrs. Perker of the Good Govern- ment Group for coffee served during recess. Mr. Smith moved, and Mr. Robbins seconded that the Council adjourn its meeting for the evening, and s~t March 6, 1969, at 7~30 P.M. as the date for the next regular Council meeting; the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Tyler declared the meeting adjourned at 10:42 P.M. Respectfully submitted, k