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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-1974 City Council Minutes MINUTES SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL TIME: Wednesday, November 6, 1974 - 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Saratoga City Council Chambers, 13777 FruitvaleAve., Saratoga, California TYPE: Regula~ Meeting I. ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bridges, Brigham, Diridon, Kraus Absent: None B. MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Bridges and seconded by Councilman Brigham the minutes of meetings of September .24, 1974, October 8, 1974, October 16, 1974 and October 22, 1974 be approved. The motion was carried. II. BIDS AND CONTRACTS A. SARATOGA-LOS GATOS ROAD WALKWAY The Director of Public Works pointed out there were 3 bids received on this project, the high bid being $40,685;80, and the low bid of $39,720.00. He indicated, also, the low bid figure is approximately $9,000.00 less thannthe amount bid on the original specifications in May, 1974. It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham the coU- tract for'this project be awarded to Cotlish~w Corporation for the low bid of $39,720.00, and the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract. The motion was carried. B. VARIOUS BIKEWAYS The City Manager indicated that this is the second phase of the implementation of the Demonstration Bicycle Route System. He indicated three bids were re- ceived, ranging from the ~igh bid of $39,489.80 to the low bid of $34,928.00. It was moved by Councilman Bridges and seconded by Councilman Diridon the contract be awarded to McCarthy and Spiesman for the low bid of $34,928.00, and the .Mayor be authorized to execute the contract. The motion was carried. C. LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF SARATOGA AND SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT The City Manager explained that this agreement defines clearly whst lands belong to the District and what lands to the City. He indicated the agreement allows the City to complete landscaping adjacent to Gardiner Park, while the Water District maintains their responsibility to control the channel for flood control purposes. He indicated the agreement would be for a 25-year period. _ ~ ~ '~"~=~O~-~y Cou~c{lm~n. B~idges and seconded by Councilman Kraus the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract. The motion was carried. D. HOSPITAL SERVICE OF CALIFORNIA It was ~oved by Councilman Kraus an~ seconded by Councilman Brigham the Mayor be authorized to execute the revised contract for group hospital service and medical benefits for City employees. The ~otion was carried. E.JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARATOGA, MONTE SEREN0 AND LOS GATOS RE: YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU The City Manager pointed out the following modifications in the revised agreement, as follows: 1) Paragraph 4 in the original draft provided that the funds paid by the member cities would go into a fund and the interest from that fund would be credited to the Youth Service Bureau account. Deletion of this paragraph. 2) i~ection~.-ir~f~e~g~t~e~'f~ka~d ~m~6nt'zto be' fil~ ,.the'Fisc~i Kgent has=been .approVed for $30,'000~00;"therefore, thi'S'}~gd~&' haSlb'een ~rfed into the revised draft. 3) Section 6 establishes the appointment of a Community Advisory Board by the individual cities. This board would consist of 23 members. Mayor Smith inquired if it was spelled out in the agreement if the ~i~ Director of the Bureau wou~d be considered as a member of the voting board. The City Manager replied he didn't thinR this was specifically spelled out in this agreement ;~i ~t ~ind'.i~at~'Yth~ ~.i~ec~6~o6.~ ~e ~ec'r&~r~ to. t~s~, and no[ a member. Also, there would be a second agreement to be considered at.the next regular meeting of the Council dealing with personnel to be assigned by the cities and by the County, cooperation by the agencies, supervision of employees, etc., and these two agreements would go hand-in-hand. He indicated this point would be clarified in the second agreement. It was then moved by Councilman Diridon and seconded By Councilman B~igham the Mayor be authorized to execute the Preliminary Joint Powers Agreement Concerning the Youth Service Bureau. The motion was carried. F. AGREEMENT WITH BARTLE WELLS ASSOCIATES TO SERVE AS FINANCING CONSULTANT FOR LIBRARY BOND ISSUE The City Manager explained this fi~m would provide a marketing and bonding service regarding a financ&~tR~n.~ahd election services pertaining to sale and delivery of. bonds. The cost for this preparation of the financing plan report as well as pre-election services would be not more than $2,000.00, excluding direct expenses. Additionally, the fee of $7,500.00, plus 1/5 of one percent of the amount of bonds sold would be billed by the consultant firm. Councilman Kraus inquired if the City Manager has.any idea what the direct expenses'would run, indicating he felt the Council should know approximately what amount we are talking about. It was then moved by Councilman Diridon and seconded by Cbuncilman KraUs the ~?M~6r Be authorized to execute the contract, subject to the provision that these separate direct expenses be approved in advance of implementation. The motion was carried. III. PETITIONS, ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS A. PETITION BY RESIDENTS OF MONTPERE WAY REQUESTING THE CITY EVALUATE HAZARDESS .~ONDITIONS ON THIS STREET AND CONSIDER CLOSURE OF MONTPERE WAY AT ALLENDALE ~OR'bUITO ENTRANCE The City Manager indicated this matter has been referred to the Public Works staff for review of this problem and a presentation of some alternative solutions at the next regular City Council Meeting of November 20th. PETITION BY RESIDENTS OF MONTPERE WAY (Cont'd.) Mr. Kelly, 18460 Montpere Way, connnented he would like to discuss the situation as one which is very critical and which the residents are faced with daily.' He indicated the problem'~seems to recur on an hourly basis, and he would hope the ~h'~'C'il~could speed up the process of evaluating this situation. The City Manager suggested the Public Works staff set up a meeting time with some of the residents on Montpere Way during the next week, and a staff report be prepared for presentation at the November 20th meeting of the Council. A citizen who indicated he resides on the opposite end of Montpere Way from Mr. Kelly, the previous speaker, stated this traffic situation is getting worse on a regular b~sis, and indicated he has one other alternative to suggest: He' felt by closing one end of the street or the other, this would establish a barrier and stop the excessive speed. After some further discussion of this matter, it was agreed that the staff meet with the residents on Montpere'Way next week and use some of~'~i~s'~_d.~t~a in evaluating the situation on Montpere Way and preparing their report for the November 20th City Council Meeting. B. PETITION BY PROPERTY OWNERS AND RESIDENTS OF MARION'AVE. AND BURNS WAY PROTESTING THE WIDENING,AND CURBING ON MARION AVE. FROM HIGHWAY 85 TO THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF PROPERTY AT 20640 MARION AVE. The City Manager explained that this petition came in at the same time as a letter from Mr. Matulich, who is protesting certain conditions imposed under · SDR-1095-1 for building site approval. He indicated this~SDR was approved . sometime ago, and the time for appeal has run; therefore, it was his recommen- dation this matter be ~eferred to the staff for a report back to the Council at its next regular meeting. Mr. Peter Matulich, 20640 Marion Ave., addressed the Council., indicating that in order to obtain his building permit he had to dedicate 25 feet of this private street to the City. After 6 or 7.meetings he attended while waitidg to get his building permit, he heard matters relating to ecolog~ discussed,,~ the City didn't want trees removed, etc., and he stated hehas some Olive trees in front of his property, and he couldn't see what those should have to be'taken out to put in a curb. He further indicated this would be the only curb on the street which would indent(5~'t~'~6~feet i~Co his property. Mr. Matulich indicated he had put up the bond in Order to getsHis building permit. Mayor Smith pointed out that essentially Mr. Matulich's argument is: would be the only widening of curb in the area and would require some removal of trees.- It was then moved by Councilman Krads and seconded by Councilman Bridges the Council accept the City Manager's recommendation to refer this matter to the Planning staff for review and report back to the Council their recommendation concerning this matter, as well as an outline of the City's policy regarding minimum access standards'and requirements regarding building site approval. The motion was carried. C. PETITION RE: INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF POLLARD ROAD AND QUITO The City Manager advised the improvement of the Pollard Road-Quite Road inter- section is in the Capital Improvements Program, and there has been a discussion scheduled for a Committee of the Whole meeting on November 26th regarding the proposed improvements and implementation. Therefore, it was his recommendation this petition be considered at the Committee of the Whole Meeting as a part of the total discussion. This recommendation was acceptable to the Council; the matter will, therefore, be discussed at a Committee of the Whole Meeting on November 26th. - 3- D. PETITION FROM SARATOGA RESIDENTS OPPOSING GRANTING ACCESS THROUGH PROPOSED AZULE PARK PROPERTY TO ANY COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE WHEN SUCH ACCESS WILL ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAYS OR USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE PARK SITE The City Manager indicated there were several people present in the audience regarding a petition submitted this evening which he would like to bring'to the Council's attention. He then read the petition and indicated~Hi~'~'~m~ss~B~6~__~"~ .as~aYes~ ~f a re~'~t_~_xT~'~e~f_~!m_~qRe~_n"~j~o~'~t.~e Av~c_o__~6~di' vi~l"~'i~di~a'ted-thiS ihdividual has requested: t) an easement across Azule for a water line; 2) an easement across Azule for a temporary roadway; and 3) access across Scully to the undeveloped portion of Kevin'Moran Park. He indicated the Parks and Recreation Commission has discussed this matter and has recommended the City not allow easements across any parks property. He stated the matter is c~rrently under staff review, and any grant of an easement by the City would requi~e official action by the City Council. He indicated this item could be agendized for the City Council Meeting of November 20th. Miss Sampson, Director of Community Services, commented. that the Parks and Recreation Commission had indicated they would be agreeable to allowing access for the water line, but not for the roadway. Mayor Smith indicated this petition would become a part of the file on this matter, and Mr. Armintrout, initiator of the petition, would be notified when the matter is brough up again for possible action. E- RESOLUTION NO. MV-85 Resolution Prohibiting Parking on Ascension Drive The City Manager explained this resolution is in follow up t6 a request at the last regular meeting, and it would implement "No Parking" on the north side of Ascension Drive at any time. He indicated he had no further comments regarding this resolution, and it was his recommendation it be approved. Councilman Bridges commented he didn't understand the rationale for the "No Parking at Any Time" provision, when on the other side of the street there was "No Parking" during specified times. The City Manager commented the staf'f would have preferred it to read the same on both sides.of__!the street; however,~[his plan W~s '~ego~iated ~hrough a series I~-- m'~etings'~s~with represen~iYve?of pFi~ee~s 'Cr,~qossin~ e F~ather ~irner, a~h~"~'~ felt [h~fe ~ou~ be n5'~jb~'broblems with this implementation. It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham Resolution MV-85 be adopted. The motion was cairied, 4 to~.l in favor, Councilman Bridges voting in opposition. F. ORDINANCE NO. 38.60 An Ordinance of the City of Saratoga Modifying the Procedure Prescribing Time and Method of Payment and Ratification of Payroll and ReimbUrsement of Fund The City Manager explained that this ordinance would provide for withdrawl of the exact amount of funds prior to the payroll period, rather than an estimated amount, which is the current procedure. He pointed out the advantage in this conversion to the City is the saving of approximately $2,000.00 annually in interest for funds not withdrawn. It was moved by Councilman Diridon and seconded by Councilman Kraus Ordinance No. 38.60 be introduced. The motion was carried. '- 4 - G. RESOLUTION NO. 713 Resolution of Joint Agreement Between the City of Saratoga and the County of Santa Clara Regarding Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 The City Manager indicated he would like to recommend this matter be continued to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Novembe'r 12th, at which time a representative from the County wouldbe present to discuss this matter and give the Council a better understanding of the Community Development Act.of 1974. It was moved by!Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilman Bridges this matter be continued to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on November 12, 1974. The motion was carried. H. PETITION RE: SIGNAL AT REID LANE AND HIGHWAY 85 Mayor Smith brought to the Council's attention a 260-signature peitition'con- cerning the construction schedule of the proposed signal at Reid Lane 'and Highway 85. The City Manager advised the City has indicated its financial interest in this project to the State, and currently the State is in the process of preparing the cooperative agreement to install the signal. Additionally, he explained it would be necessary for the City to acquire right-of-way for a cul-de-sac street which has to be delineated at the High School parking lot. Also, the final design has to be approved and approval of funding by the State Highway Commission. He pointed out at the previous meeting on this matter, a resident requested the intersection of Herriman Ave. also be reviewed~ He advised the State has also reviewed this intersectionsand indicated that warrants issued at this l~cation would also justify a signal. Mr. Shook, Director of Publid Works, indicated when the report comes back from the State, the City might have to determine whether it wants to switch its priorities to Herriman. The City Manager indicated it is anticipated the City would hear from the State Highway' Commission~c~r~i~f~'~d'i~g'r~'~th'FR~'d'L~ne ~i~n~l~i~'~J~lY~ ~u'~t~I9757~a~d"honst~ucti~n could b~ a~tic{pated in thefg~i 0{"197~---~-- V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. NUISANCE ABATEMENT - NEDJO SPAICH PROPERTIES Consideration of a Request for City to Declare Property at 12155 - 12241 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and at 20401 Mil~evich Drive as a "Public Nuisance" Because of Conditions Existing on That Property Which Constitute Viglations 8~LCertain Fire, Health, and City Statutes and Regulations The City Manager indicated the City has been working with this property owner and has tentatively worked out some of the problems which have been reported existing on these properties. He indicated he would like to ask Mr. Upson, the City's Code Enforcement Officer to outline the violations on these properties at this time; however,' it would be his r~commendation this evening that the public hearing on this matter be continued~ t~ a future City Council Meeting date to' allow the property owner to correct the existing problems and the City to report the results and take ahyaction. The Mayor opened the public hearing at 9:00 P.M. 5 NUISANCE ABATEMENT - NEDJO SPAICH PROPERTIES (Cont'd.) Mr. Upson, the City's Code Enforcement0fficer, addressed the Council. He reported this property has been a "thorn" in the side of the staff, dating back as far as 1968. He indicated the first problem involve~ a trailer located back toward the creekwhich is parked illegally. He stated this.entire property, -is zoned "C-V" for commercial-type use. He presented letters ~ by_L~.__~_~ the Planning staff in 1968 that the trailer is parked illegally and hookedup to electricity. Now there is a health problem because the septic tank overflows, and he had received a letter from the ~d'~__~t~"__.H~th Department inspector for this area requesting the problem be corrected. Mr. Upson indicicated the main.prob- lem is there are people living in 'this trailer, and since it is in a commercial area, this kind of use would be prohibited. He indieated that Mr. Spaich, the present property owner, has agreed to move the trailer within 30 days. (Parcel #46). Mr. Upson indicated the second problem exists just north of the produce' stand, ~here~_~)there is a prohibited use of the sale of firewood. He 'indicated this sale of firewood is done outside of a screened area, and the City Code require~ that all such uses be screened, either by a fence, landscaping, or inside of a building. He stated there are illegal signs which go aiong with the sale of the firewood, and also, a person is living in a trailer on the property. He then presented some pictures of the trailer previously referred to (Parcel #46), and also, pictures of the firewood sale activity itself.(parcels #45 and #51). The property owner has requested the sale of firewood be allowed to continue through the winter, indicating that he would guarantee to the City the sale of firewood would not take place next year at this time. Mr-. Upson then commented regarding the problems on 4 parcels located down Saratoga AVenue near Prospect Ave., in which there exists the problem of miscellaneous junk, old firewood, miscellaneous farm equipmen~ which has been allowed to rust.' He indicated Mr. Spaich has agreed to remove the inoperative farm equipment and miscellaneious machinery from the property within a 30-day periodTo Mr. Upson also indicated there were two homes located on this property with ihoperative septic tanks, which have allowed the refuse to-flow out over the land, and he advised there is a section in the City Code which requires that if a house is located within 200 feet of the main sewer line, it must be connected to it. He stated he was advised by the health inspector these homes are located~within 200 feet of the sewer line; therefore, they would have to be connected. He then presented the Council with p~ctures depic~ing-.this violation. He indicated the final problem is with Mr. Hartsen of Hansen Motors, 22~41 Saratoga- Sunnyvale Road, because ~f a non-conforming use of this property. He stated that originally this property was zoned the type of commercial district which did allow an automobile repair garage. However, it was rezoned "C-V",~and now this use is not allowed. Mr. Upson indicated there are on the property 25 to 30 inoperative vehicles, and there is on file a letter from the City Attorney indi- cating Mr. Hansen could have from 10 to 14 automobiles on the property, as long as they were stored behind the garage. However, when he viewed this property earlier today, he had noted 25 automobiles on the property stored on the side and in front of the garage. Mr. Upson further po{nted out a ~rOblem on the Northeast Side of Miljevich Drive, in which fruit crates have been stacked as high as~feet along th.e property line. ~%w~ye~r,~be rep~t~ed this problem appears 'to have been corrected. He ~d-~the p~6b%e_~ion_this~property is a home which apparently has been ~ved onto the property after 1972, and no moving permit was obtained at the time was structure was moved onto the property. Also, he pointed out thei~"~~ ~-re~'a~"to'7~h~efb~k~'~quirements for this house, pertaining to the rear or side pr~pp~rty line. H~'f~i~ated that the entire house has access from Miljevich D~ive, and it has a Miljevich Drive address. He has discussed this with the Planning Director, and~e~'i'f~_~to the Ordinance in its definition of yard areas, and thi_s'~im'~'~the con~luSipn that the Miljevich Drive property line would NUISANCE ABATEMENT - NEDJO SPAICH PROPERTIES (Cont'd.) be the front property line and the property line behind.would be the rear property line, which means the house would have to set within 25 feet from that property line. He also pointed out there are 2 people r&siding in the house on this property which is zoned R-1-12,500; therefore, it is -in violation to the Ordinance, Also, there are inoperative cars being stored on this property, and chickens are being raised on the property, which is 'in violation to the Ordinance in a residential District. However, the person responsible for these chickens has agreed to get rid of them within s lO-day period. Mr. Upsen indicated that all of these problems should be corrected within 30 to 45 days, and the only area of disagreement seems to be with the property line location of the house on Miljevich Drive, as Mr. Spaich maintains the house fronts the side property line, and the staff feels this is the'rear property line, Regard'less of this fact, Mr. Up§on indicated the property owner would have to come ~n and obtain a use permit from the Planning Commission since the house is over 250 square feet in size; however, the living in the house would have to cease. A resident of 20451 Glasgow. Drive addressed the Couhcil~a~d indicated he would like to mention an other p~ce of. property located at 20472 Glasgow Drive, which has been designated as "Miljevich" property, but is shown on the overhead map. The City Attorney indicated there was no reason the CounCil couldn't hear this gentl&men's complaint, and it could be continued with the public hearing. Th~ 'individual voicing the above complaint indicated that the major concern is the bottles and litter which are strewn around the neighborhbod following parties at this residence. The other problem has to do with a German Shepherd dog, who has bitten a child next door. This dog is owned by the people. who reside at this property on 20472 Glasgow Drive. He further indicated that after one of the parties, he had to call the police the next Sunday morning because there were people driving out of the driveway and across his front lawn. Mr. Nedjo Spaich, owner of the two ~arcels being discussed this evening, addressed the Council and indicated that Mr. Upson has been very cooperative with him, and he would try to work out the'~o~l~'~_s, mentioned this evening to the City's satisfaction. Mr. Spaich commented with r~gard to the property line. setback on the Miljevich Drive property, indicating that he felt if the house ~w~er, e, moved (fr.~fde-proper~y'l~n~"~o th'F'~e~r ~~bj~c'ti~l~ ~h~n~elghbors ~'~owev~r ,. he -wo~l'd~l~k~CBuncil'[~' ~om~-~d~i~on-wha't Mr. Kudela, 20380 Ki. lbride Drive, co~ented he feels it is wrong to allow citizens in a co~unity to flaunt a legal procedure which has been set out to protect the majority of 'citizens. He further co~ented there isn't a woman or child who would cross this property line; however, children really don't know what proper.ty boundaries are. Mr. Kudela indicated he has noted strange happenings on this property, and he was reluctant to approach the proper~y o~er as it was his impression he is a very emotional person in reacting tq a situation. Claudia Bonsoli who resides on the property at 20472 Glasgow Drive addressed the Council, indicating she has lived on this property for..approximately one year. She further commented that the German Shepherd dog was hit by a car and is no longer there. She co~en.ted she doesn't recall children ever having been on the property, and she didn't know o~ any.reason why they would be intimidated in doing so. She further cohented that many. times she feels uncomfortable living there as she is fearful of young teenagers coming on the property and playing pranks. She indicated in the past she hasn't. seen anything exhibited which would pose a threat to the neighbors. NUISANCE ABATEMENT - NEDJO SPAICH PROPERTIES (Cont'd.) There being no additional comments from the audiende, Mayor Smith suggested the public hearing on this matter be continued to a date 45 to 60 days hence to consider further evidence, and also, to consider if Mr. Spaich has liyed up to the various items he has agreed to correct. Also at that time, he felt there should be a staff report regarding the side-yard/back-yard setback.question. Also, he suggested the staff be ~sked to investigate the parcel at 20472 Glasgow and determine if a public hearing sbould be scheduled regarding this property. With regard to the violation concerping sale of firewood, Councilman Bri._~. dges suggested ,t~h'~"C~u'~i~t t~k~ no ~f~on' '-a't 7this ~'i~u~'c~n~he matter~ ff~h~~issue iS reviewed on December ~8th. It was then moved by Councilman Diridon and seconded by Councilman Brigham the public hearing be continued to the regular meeting on December 18th, and the sale of firewood on~l~#~nd ~51 be held in abeyance, assuming the other reported violatio~ a~S d~r~ed. The motion was carried. ~V~.~ ~MINIST~TIVE ~TTERS A. ~YOR 1. Announced Executive SesSion fOll6wing this meeting to discuss: a) Vacancies on the City Council;' and. b) Senior Citizens Advisory Task Force Co~ittee Appointments. B. FIN~CE 1. Payment of Claims It was moved by Councilman Diridon and seconded by Councilman Brigham the list of disbursements, 20183 thru 20309, be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign the warrants. The motion was carried. C. COUNCIL ~ CO~ISSION REPORTS _ _.1% R~j0~nd~tion from Architect Selection Co~ittee Re: for Proposed Library The City Manager advised it is the Co~ittee's ~eco~endation the firm of Spencer Associates of Palo Alto be selected for this project. He indicated there were 51 responses to this proposed project. It was moved by Councilman Diridon and seconded by Councilman Brigham the Architect Selection Co~ittee's reco~endation to select the firm of Spencer Associates be accepted~d Ma~~4~eed to negotiate an agree- ment with the arch~tect~for"fut~re-Counci-l~a~prbval. 2. Councilman Brigham - Reported that he and the City Manager attended a League of California Cities Meeting, and a report on this meeting would be presented at a 'Co~ittee of the ~ole Meeting next Tuesday. D.DEPAR2ENT HE~S A~ OFFICERS No Report. E. CITY ~AGER 1. Claim Re: Trhck Damages - Thomas G. Wilson It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilman Diridon this claim be de~ied and referred to the City's insurance carrier for consideration. The motion was carried. - 8- CITY MANAGER (Cont'd.) 2. Recommendation Re: Urban Service Area Boundaries It was moved by Councilman Bridges and seconded by Councilman KraUs the City recommend to LAFCO there be no modifications in the present boundaries. The motion was carried. 3. Recommendation Re: County House Numbering Program It was moved by Councilman Dirid~n and seconded by Councilman Bridges the City Manager's recommendation to adopt Alternative No. 1 in his memorandum, dated October 30, 1974, be accepted, and this recommendation be forwarded to the Santa Clara County Transportation Agency. Recommendation as follows: "Terminate tbe program as a County project and turn the partially completed master plans over to the cities for necessary refinements and use in determining house numbers in connection with CS zoning. After the new numbers have been determined~ they could be either put into effect at the time of annexation or frontage to the County -- for immediate implementation." The motion was carried. VII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN 1. Tammy Abrams, P. O. Box 67, Saratoga, indicating problems she has experienced, riding her bicycle near Cox Avenue and Cumberland and between Saratoga Creek and Dehaviland. - Mr. Shook, Director of Public Wor~F advised the Public Works maintenancegBtaff has been made aware of this situation and would be following up to correct the problems. 2. Jim Morelan, A.I.A., 39 East Main Street, Los Gatos, on behalf of Mrs. Charla Ann Brown, requesting 75-day extension on'Variance V-373 and SDR-953. - City Manager advised the City has no jurisdiction over the City's Zoning Ordinance to grant such an extension. Suggested resubmission of application. 3. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Keliher, 12765 Brookglen Court, Re: plantings at Brookglen Park. - Noted and filed; City Manager to respond. · 4. Bert J. Rawak, 12465 Woodside Court, requesting a replacement be selected to his position as Saratoga Representative on the North Central Zone Flood Control Advisory Committee. - Robert Shoo~kselected as representative at~io___~_u~Cit~y.~ ~C~u~Meeting.-""~-~ 5. J. Weir, President, Greater Arguello Homeowners Association, enclosing responses from a survey of homeowners Re: Development of Fremont High School's Prospect property. - Noted and filed. 6. J. Weir, President, Greater Arguello Homeowners Association, clarifying request at previous City Council meeting Re: 1974 General Plan modifications. - Mr. Van Duyn, Planning Director, indicated this was discussed at the last Planhing Commission Meeting, and staff to report back re: alternatives. Also, a public hearing would be held in December regarding this issue.. 7. Peter Matulich, 20640 Marion Ave., protesting certain conditions imposed under SDR-1095. - See agenda item III-B. City Manager to respond to Mr. Matulich. 8. Marvin Spohn, Public Services Librarian, West Valley Community College, extending an invitation to attend a presentation of community gardens from Santa Cruz to Mill Valley on November 13. - Noted and filed. · - 9 - B. ORAL 1. Ann Tunsey, representing the Parade Committee for the Bicentennial Celebration for 1976, indicated she would like to ask if the City of Saratoga would be interested in participating in this activity. - Mayor Smith indicated the City would be interested in participating and would cooperate with the Parade Committee in formulating this event. 2. Russell Crowther, representing Greater Arguello Homeowners Association, addressed the Couhcil, commented it was his feeling .R-1-20,000 zoning for the school site property would be too dense, and also, the Planning Commission and City Council should take into,consideration traffic factors, flood control, and geological conditions. 3. Jean Woodward, member Saratoga Planning Commission, requesting the Council consider the unattractivehess of the property across the street from St. Andrews Church on Saratoga Avenue, and attempt to clean up this property. - The City Manager advised he has observed this problem and has asked for a report from the City's Code Enforcement Officer. 4. Councilman Kraus - Reported h~ was impressed with the response from the Sheriff's Office, as well as the Fire Department, to a bicycle accident on 6th and Big Basin Way approximately one week ago which he had observed. Also commented regarding the compassion shown the individual involved in the accident. Mayor Smith suggested a communication be forwarded to the appropriate depart- ments acknowledging this response. VIII. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman Bridges and seconded by Councilman Diridon the meeting be adjourned to an Executive Session this evening and to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 12,1974. The motion was carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. IX. RECONVEYAN~CE) Following Executive.Session, the Council reconvey~d~,~and took the following action: Councilman Bridges moved and it was seconded by Councilman'Kraus that the City Council adopt a policy to fill the two Council.vacancies created by the election of Mayor Smith to the State Senate and Councilman Diridon to the County Board of Supervisors, and the vacancies be filled after an ample application process to encourage any interested Saratoga residents to apply for the vacancies. The time period for receiving applications be no later than 12:00 Noon, on Friday, November 29, 1974. After receipt of the application forms to be supplied to all who desire this appointment, interviews be scheduled by the Council prior to making the appointment. The motion was carried. Robe - 10 -