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Home My WebLink About06-16-1971 City Council Minutes ,;>~¡;- ~, . . , '" . MINUTES, SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL TIME: PLACE: TYPE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1971 - 7:30 P.M, SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE, SARATOGA,CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING 1. ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL Meeting called to order at 7:35 P.M. All Councilmen present. B. MINUTES Minutes of June 2, 1971 meeting approved as distributed. II. BIDS & CONTRACTS A. AGREEMENT WITH SANTA CLARA COUNTY, THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AND THE CITY OF SARATOGA FOR COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION OF PROSPECT ROAD BETWEEN BROOKGLEN AND PROVINCETOWN. Mayor authorized to execute agreement. B, REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PROSPECT ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Stðffi[Ufnorized t~ aavertise for bids. I Councilmen Smith and Dwyer to review'plans with Public Works staff for any changes which are inconsistent with previous policies and plans on widening of Prospect Road. C. CONTRACT WITH SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES Authorized execution of contract addendum. D. REPORT ON BIDS: LANDSCAPß MAINTENANCE CONTRACT Without objection, continped to June 30, 1971 to permit Management Committee to review bids with city staff. III. PETITIONS, ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLTUIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 580 Adopted Resolution No. 580 authorizing Eminent Domain proceedings for acquisition of R/W on Prospect Road project. IV, SUBDIVISIONS, BUILDING SITES & ZONING REQUESTS A, TRACT 4967 - PETE FITCHEN, INC. - ANZA DRIVE - 9 LOTS Adopted Resolution No. SD-886-l approving final map. the developer's request for reconsideration of Park fee, Mayor Robbins suggested that Mr. Fitchen write City Council appealing the condition':J Concerning and Recreation a letter to the B. SDR-897 - EARLE A, PICKERING SMITH - QUITO ROAD - 2 LOTS Adopted Resolution No. SDR-897-1 granting final site approval. C, SDR-616 - P.G. & E. - COX LANE Adopted Resolution No. SDR-6l6-2, accepting offer of dedication. D, SDR-892 - JAMES R. DAVI - SOUSA LANE - 1 LOT Adopted Resolution No. SDR-892-l, grantingl~ondit~n.§-l fin,al .site; approval. " --j :"=-i'~ c tþ . ~ -'~ SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE l6, 1971 - PAGE 2. E, SDR-492 - EARLE A, PICKERING SMITH - QUITO ROAD Authorized release of bond in the amount of $2,950.00. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. A-362 - M, E. FRAZIER - COX AVENUE AND SARATOGA AVENUE Public Hearing opened a't 8: 20 P,M. Dr. Isaac Abrams, 13025 Saratoga Avenue questioned the 'results of' êhe traffic study. Byron Larsen, George Nolte Co., l73l North lst St., San Jose reviewed his qualifi~ations and the results of:the study. Public Hearing closed at 8:38 P.M, Planning Commission decision affirmed and appeal denied. Mr. ,Larsen's recommendations for modification to the intersection referred to staff for review. B. SARATOGA CAMPUS RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ASSESSMENT DrSTRICT ! [:'City Manager noted the following new I ! correspondence: 1) Letter from Ken Jones, outtining benefits and precededents; a report from the Planning Commission indicating that the Planning Commission voted to approve the initial phase of the parking plan; letter from Gene Goldberg indicating that the Recreation Department would be able to incorporate some of the facilities proposed in this program; letter from Mark Thomas concerning the benefits; and a letter from the City Attorney indicating that the procedure proposed would technically comply with the Streets and Highways Code and containing some reservations because there are no appellate court decisions on the matter at this time. Public Hearing opened at 8:43 P.M~ General discussion regarding the location of the equestrian pathway. Mayor Robbins expressed concern that the Mission Campus site in Santa Clara be acquired as soon as possible. Duane Walker, San Marc9s Road registered his objection to the equestrian pathway in place of the shrubbery, particularly if: it is going to cause more dust and dirt. Dave Kulchin, 12440 Curry Court spoke in favor of the expansion of recreational facilities. Mrs. Jessie McGuire expressed concern that the District was going ahead',with these assessment proceedings after the residents had turned this down during recent bond issues. Public Hearing closed at 9:04 P.M. Although it was the consensus that plans for Parking Lot' #l be approved, there was general concern about the landscaping which was included in the final plans but not in the bid which was tCibe awarded June 17. , Moved by Mayor Robbins to approve Resolutions No. 576, 577, 578, 579 and the Agreement with relation to proposed public recreational and appurtenant facilities, subject to the condition that Council is authorizing work only on Parking Lot #l at this time and reserving further action until we have secured and evaluated the legal opinion of another firm. This qualification specifically modifies Section 6,; Resolution No. 577; \ carried unanimously. Councilman 'Sanders abstained from discussion and voting due to a possible conflict of interest. ' C. V-365 - MIJO R. MILJEVICH - MILJEVICH DRIVE - APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF VARIANCE ¡-:Ptlblic Hearing opened at lO:l7 ~,M, Douglas'R. Korten, Attorney was present to answer' any questions from members of the Council. Edward Metzger, 20398 Kilbride Court and Don Miller, 20399 Kilbride Court asked that thë denial be upheld. Public Hearing closed at lO: 27 p, M. "Planning Commission decision affirmed and appeal denied. D. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Public Hearing opened at 10:45 P.M, Jim Naugle, 10472 Ingrid Court spoke / \ . - .",;~ ~ \:! . ~ It . Q SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE l6, 1971 - PAGE 3. in opposition to inclusion of Kevin Moran Pcark development in the 1971-72 Capital Improvement Program. Parks Commissioner Matteoni stated that residents in the area were anxious to see development along the lines proposed and a second1Public Hearing has been set for June 21, 1971. Public Hearing closed for the evening at 11:lO P.M. and continued to June 30 in order that approval of the Capital Improvement Program can be concurrent with adoption of the Budget. VI, ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS A, MAYOR l. Announced I.C.C. meeting for July 1 with Saratoga as host city. B . FINANCE' l. Payment of Claims Approved list of disbursements dated June l6, 1971 and authorized Mayor to sign the warrants. 2. & 3. Citÿ' Çlerk's Financial Report and Treasurer's Report. Noted and filed. C. COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND COMMISSION REPORTS 1. Planning Committee report on McKenzie Request to dedicate land for consideration of Building Site :Conditions (SDR-841) noted. objection, improvements on Montalvo Road referred to staff for reconnnend>ation: and request Wi thout study and 2. Planning Committee report on City Recycling Center'and c~ñstruction costs approved. 3. Wildwood and Kevin Moran Parks Master Plans Mr. Abey, Park Consultant,p~esentedlschematic plans and cost estimates for Wildwood and Kevin Moran Parks. Council approved Master plan for Wildwood Park and development of both sites will be considered during the budget session. D. DEPARTMENT HEADS & OFFICERS l. Mr. Shook reported on the possibility of cooperative projects for anyone or! all of several areas of Pollard Road for information and possible consideration in reviewing',~,the budget and Capital Improvement Program. E, CITY MANAGER l'\Mem~ from ¿~de:Ehforcement,Officer requested Council approvai of clean-up of abandoneñ nursery 'on Sobey Road' (APN' .397 -02-'057-) ,to abate public nuisance with cost of clean up to,'be, assessed 'against property ~wner. Council approved request and ~uthorized clean up and assessment of cost aga~nst'property'öwner. COMMUNICATIOÑS" . -, ,-, . ,. -- - -- .." -, ---' -, ,----- -.~- - ~_.~._~. --~ --- VII, A, WRITTEN 1. Letter from County Director of Public Works concerning County Building and Safety Code Regulations,noted. 2. Letter from Council of Professional Fire Fighters of Santa Clara County noted. 3. Letter from Division of Highways noted. 4. Approved request to hold a block pàrty for the residents of Chalet Lane and Lexington Court. B. ORAL - None VIII. ADJOURNMENT' Mayor Robbins acknowledged the presence:, of various notables and the meeting adjourned at 12:30 A.M. Re~tw~ted,