HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-02-1974 City Council Minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL~
TIME: Wednesday, January 2, 1974 - 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: Saratoga City Council Chambers, 13772 Fruitvale Ave., S~ratoga, California
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ORGANIZAIION
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Bridges, Diridon, Dwyer, Kraus, and Smith
Absent:' None
B. MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Bridges and seconded by-CouncilmanI Diridon
that the minutes of the.meeting of December 19, 1973, be approved. The
motion was carried.
C. PRESENTATION - RESOLUTION'NO. 683
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Saratoga.Designating Coach
Ben Pierce as a Distinguished Citizen of Saratoga ~nd declarinM January 16,
1974 as "Ben Pierc~ Da "..
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Mayor Smith recognized Coach Ben Pierce, present in the audience, and
pointed out some of his past accomplishments ~s Coach of the Saratoga
High School Falcons football team.
~'s~'o~d. byeCouncilman Kraus and seconded by ~g6nc~a~wye~' that
Resolution No. 683 be adopted.. The'motion was carried.
II. BIDS AND CONTRACTS
A. SARATOGA-ALTA VISTA STORM DRAIN EXTENSION
It was moved by Councilman DFyer and seconded by Councilman Kraus that the'
work on this project be accepted and the staff be authorized to file ~he
Notice of Completion.' The motion was carriedl
III. PET~TIONS,'ORDINANCES, AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS
A. ORDINANCE NO. 3-E.12
~mergency Ordinance with the Cit'y of Saratoga Defining and Establishing
Hazardess Fire Areas within Said City and Providing for Fire Retardant Roof
Coverings on All Buildings Hereafter Erected or Constructed within Said
Hazardess Fire ~reas.
The City Manager explained that thi~ request w~s briefly considered at the
last City Council'Meeting; however, no action was taken at that time. He
thenrre.ferenced the proposed 'draft resolution and also the map exhibit, out-
lining the designa~ed'hazarde.ss fire area and boundaries. He ~urther
explained that primary objective of the ordinance is to provide for ~dditional
restrictions with regard ~o z~oof coverings on new projects constructed in this
hazardess fire area.
Chief Ernest Kraule of Saratoga Fire District addressed the Council and urged
that action be taken~to e"'~act ~"6'~dfnance~in the next ~eeek~fB~fh~_.7~
'~'p~'building'beason arrives and,new construct£o~ Lakes place.
ORDINANCE NO. 3-E.12 (Cont'd.)~
The question arose as to the cost differential in using asbestos material
in lieu of redwood shake. However,; this present figure was unknown.
Mr. Doug Gravelie, Architect representi9g Stoneson Construction Corporation,
commented that it was his feeling the new units of the Saratoga Oaks Apa~,tments
would not be constructed in a heavily wooded area, and therefore, could be b~passed.
The City Manager was asked to read the pro osed ordinance, and this was done.
The question arose as to how property locaEed on or straggling the boundary
line of the hazardess fire area would be treated. It was suggested that suit-
able language be inserted to clarify this. The City Attorney suggested the
first sentence in Section lI,~, ~ec~d paragraph, be modified, and add the
following: ". . . save and except] as follows: that where, if at all, .the
di~bs.ion line'delineating the boundary of the hazardous fire area should besect
a parcel of property in one ownersh~ip, then such division line shall be deemed
to be the easterly lines of such parcel and such hazardous fire area shall
include the whole of such parcel which otherwise would be sotbisected."
Mayor Smi[h suggested that thi~ issue be continued later on the agenda to
give those interested parties an opportunity to review the contents of the
ordinance and present their views.'~
B. ORDINANCE N0. 38.56
An Ordinance Establishing Truck Rou'te~ within the City of Saratoga
Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Council consented to continuing
this item to the next regular meeting.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 684
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Saratoga Approving Request of
Saratoga Fire District to Consolidate its Maximum Tax Rate Election with the
City's Municipal Election.
The City Manager explained that t~ere would be approximately five precincts
consolidated, and the measure on the bal'lot would be whether or not a tax
increase to 70¢ per $100.00 in the Saratoga Fire Protection District should
.~ be authorized. Adoption of this resolution would provide for this consoli-'
dati6n.
It was moved by Councilman Bridges ~nd seconded by'Councilman Dwyer that
Resolution No. 684 be adopted. The motion was carried.
IV. SUBDIVISIONS, BUILDING SITES, AND ZONING REQUESTS
None.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
(Continuation of discussion Re: Ordinance No. 3-E.12)
Mayor Smith opened the floor for discussion, again pointing out the language
.modificatl~on in Section II. He explzained that there there is an entire fire
ordinance yet to be considered by the County, and this is one segment of that
hazardess conditions described by Chief Kraule at the previous City Council
Meeting.
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ORDINANCE NO. 3-E.12 (Cont'd~)
Guy Ruscigno, Projects Manager for Stoneson Construction Corporation,
addressed the Council and indicated he would have two concerns with regard
to this ordinance . 1) availability of materials; and 2) price of
material.
Mayor Smith asked if any materialslrequired for a conventional roof could
be eliminated in the use of asbestos in order tosubtract some of the cost
of this material. Mr. Ruscigno commented that there would be added cost
because 5/8" plywood would be required, as well as solid sheering with the
asbestos material. He indicated his last estimate on asbestos was at
approximately 25¢ per square foot.'
Following additional discussion related to fire retardant roofing, materials,
and estimated costs, it was moved by Councilman Dwyer and seconded by
Councilman Kraus that this item be 'continued to an Adjourned Regular Meeting
on Tdesday, January 8th, and the Council adopt the policy that no building
permits be issued for any proposed structures
~w_~ !pyfi'~0~'~Tlt~._f~re retardant standards until January 9, 19747 Also,
the City Manager be directed to develop information with regard to cost and
availability of mater{als in implementing this emergency ordinance. The
motion was carried.
A. MAYOR
1. Announced an Exechtive Session 'to follow Adjourned Regular Meeting on
Tuesday, January 8.
2. Requested that the City Manager investigate the possibility of installing
a bicycle rack in the Village.
3. Announced dinner for Coach Ben Pierce to be held on January 16th; City
Council Meeting postponed to January 17th.
B. FINANCE
1. Payment of Claims - It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by
Councilman Diridon that the list of disbursements be approved and the
Mayor be authorized to sign the warrants. The motion was carried.
C. COUNCIL AND COMMISSION REPORTS
~ 1. Plannin~ Commission, Re: Request by George Novakovich to Pu~ 11 Acres
under. Land Conservation Agreement (Williamson Act).
Councilman Dwyer expressed his opposition to thi~reqqestCfjr the
following reasons: 1) scarcity of residential property -- felt the
City would be contributing to the problem of soaring costs; 2) felt the
Council would be creating headaches ~or future City Councils in their
control of this land for development.
Mayor Smith advised that t~e public hearing on this matter has been
scheduled for January 16th.
D. DEPARTMENT HEADS AND OFFICERS
E. CITY MANAGER
1. Excess Property by Division of Highways~7 Upon the recommendation of
the City Manager, it was moved~pd~seeon~edDthat the City Manager
indicate to the State that the City of Saratoga is not interested in
purchasing this property.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT (ContZd.)
2. Statui Report Re: West Valley Freeway Corridor - It was moved by
Councilman Diridon and seconded by Councilman Smith that the City
Manager indicate to the State Department of Transportation its interest
in preserving the right-of-way ~for a future multi-modal transportation
corridor; however, reserve comment with regard to the financial aspects
until {nformation.is received ~ertainent to the specific parcels which
would be'involved *ithin this;~ight-of-why. The motion was carried.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
.... ~' ~ Ai': WRITTEN . j -- '. !,,"
1. Marian L. TeSta, 18627,Ravenwo6d Drive, Re:'Property and Truckers on
the Corner of Qq~9:_Rq~:d andsMarshall Lane. -'This~wi}l be-discussed ....
..... ~-~=: ......... at'~a=;egUl~r meeting on Janu4ry 17th.
" ' ~. J~hn A. Brigham, Chairman, Sierra Club, 18591 Perego Way (Los Gatos,
Saratoga, Cupertino, Monte Sereno GFoup), Re: Addition to General Plan
on Transportation System. - Referred to Planning Commission.
3. Donald E. Sehmitz 'and Marsha M. Schmftz, 1515 Calaveras Ave., San Jose,
requesting that the Council give consideration in evaluating the impact
of banning outdoor exhibits and sales of.cultural items. - Noted and
filed; City Manager torespond
B. ORAL-
None.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved bylCouncilman Bridges and 'seconded by Councilman Dwyer that the
meeting be adjourned to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on TUeada~%~January 8, 1973.
The motion was carried. The meeting,was adjourned at 9:30.~B.M.
espect ~y submitted;,
Rob
City CleriCS,.