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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-1975 City Council Minutes MINUTES SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL TIME: Wednesday, June 4, 1975 - 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Saratoga City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, Californi~ TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Brigham, Corr, Kraus, Matteoni, Bridges Absent: None B. MINUTES May 21, 1975 - CorreCtion Page 3, Item VI-D, Re: Cox-Saratoga Avenue Intersection. Third paragraph to indicate "cars in the turn-lane which are causing the problem." It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham the minutes of May 21 as corrected be approved. The motion was carried. May 27, 1975 - It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilwoman Corr the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting be approved, The motion was carried. C. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION Mayor Bridges presented Resolution 733 to Frank Clawson, commending him for his service on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Mayor presented Resolution 731 to Jean Woodward, ,Ci.~ r(~g~'i~'~'o~ of the year" award. II. BIDS AND CONTACTS ~. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA AN6 THE CITIES OF SARATOGA, MONTE SERENO AND TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU This amendment provides for a one-year extension of the Youth Service Bureau A~reement, to June 30, 1976, and a yearly rental thereafter,~'~d6~ ~~a~i~~iby either party. It was moved by Mayor Bridges and seconded by Councilman Kraus this amendment to the Youth Service Bureau Agre~ent be approved. The motion was carried. III. PETITIONS, ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS A. ORDINANCE NO. 38.54-1 (First Reading) An Ordinance RepealinO Ordinance No. 38.54, which Ordinance Relates to the Granting of a Cable Television Franchise to Saratoga Cable Television~ Inc. Counci l~Kraus reviewed some of 'thefft~i~r. NishimUra ~ndicated'~ ~w~d= ne~T~f~r~6~]~d proceed ~'i'~h'iTf~h~Te~Yh~Fa's~ fail~'i')~'~d~%O~nt~ly service rate from $8.50 to $10.50; 2) b]~ ~~; 4) change i n to('~'~'~n~lrgroundi nq ~i~e~s'~ (~'~ ~G~i'i~appo~(ed C.A.~.V. Committee had felt no~-ne~otiable); and 5) change in requirements regarding service i:n remote areas of the city, and unwillingness to service this area unless a certain percentage of residents signed up (which the Committee ~el~ was non-negotiable). Ordinance No. 38.54-1 (Cont'd.) Due to the City Manager's inability to contact Mr. Nishimura, President of Communications Systems Corporation, to discuss these points, Councilman Kraus indicated it was the recommendation of the Committee this proposed ordinance be held over to the Adj6urned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June lOth. It was ~hen moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Mayor Bridges con- sideration of Ordinance 38.54-1 be postponed to the Adjourned Regular Meeting on June lOth. The motion was ca~ied. IV. SUBDIVISIONS, BUILDINGSITES AND ZONING. REQUESTS ~ A. TRACT 5575 DIVIDENB INDUSTRIES, SARATOGA-LOS GATOS ROAD It was moved by Mayor Bridges and seconded by Councilman Kraus Resolution SD-1110-1, granting Finat~Map Approval, be adopted, subject to the condition that a public service easement of the roadway be designated on the map. The motion was carried. B. TRACT 5676 SARATOGA FOOTHILLS, MARION ROAD It was moved by Counci'lman Brigham and seconded by Councilman Kraus Resolution SD-1165-1, granting Final Map Approval, be adopted, and the Mayor be authorized to execute the Contract for I~provements. The motion was carried. C. SDR-1180 SYLVIA JEAN, ASPESI DRIVE Mrs. Jean addressed the Council, indicating she would 'like to request the Council waive the condition of the Water District which requires an additional 22 feet right-of-way to service the creek, onthe basis she felt this was unreasonable, and also, due to the lateness on the part of the Water District in responding on this requirement. Following considerable discussion of this matter, it was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by"Councilman Brigham this SDR be referred back to the Planning Commission with the intedt of receiving a report back at the next City Council Meeting on June 18th.~ The motion was carried. ~6c~ SDR-1065 KOCNER-TYLER, BIG BASIN WAY AT FIFTH STREET The City Manager explained this addenda agreement would allow Mr. Tyler to open his restaurant facility prior to the finalization of the Parking Assessment District, and provides that he be required to install the additional parking spaces if the District does not go through, and that Labor and Materials and the Improvement Bonds would be applicable. Councilman Kraus i!nquired about the possibility of the Assessment District failing and the loss of the Certificate of Occupancy for this restaurant, and asked if it would be reaso mble to increase the bond to cover this sort of thing. Mayor Bridges suggested continuing this matter to the next regular Council meeting on June 18th, and referring the question of an increased bond amount to staff-for consideration and a report back on the 18th. E. SDR-1162 DON JONES, TEN ACRES ROAD It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham Resolution SDR-1162-1, granting Building Site Approval, be adopted, conditional upon ~!~nt of the ~equirement to provide an Offer to Dedicate an Easement f6~ Trail Services. The motion was carried. -2- V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ORDINANCE NO. 38.51.1 (Second Reading) An Ordinance of the City of Saratog a Amending Article'V ofnChapter 4 of the Saratoga City Code, Relating to Business Licenses The City Manager explained that this ordinance proposes to modify certain sections of the Business License Ordinance adopted last year. He indicated this ordinance modification accomplishes the following: l) Proposes to deal with the problem of those. people who receive a 1.imited amount of income for limited types of service they provide in the community, by use of of a sliding fee scale based on the total amount of gross receiots~during the previous year, not to exceed $1,000.00; 2) clarification of fee required for a business with.eight full-time employees or the ~=quivalent-thereof; 3)sctari- fication of rate structure for apartment houses, hotels, motels, androoming housed, indicating a flat rate of $35.00; and 4) provision for retroactivity of this ordinance to January l, )975. The Mayor then opened the public hearing at 8:35 P.M. There being no comments from the audience, it was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by',C~uncilman Brigham to closed the public hearing. The motion was carried; public hearing closed at 8:37 P.M. It was then moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilwoman Corr to 'adopt Ordinance No. 38.51.1. The motion was carried unanimously. B. ORDINANCE NO. 38.65 (Second Reading) An Ordinance ~f the City of Saratoga Amending the-Saratoga City Code by Adding Article V to Chapter 8 Thereof, Relating to the Control of Smoking in Public Places The. City Manager indicated that in accord with the. action at the May 21st Council Meeting on this matter, the ~taff has obtained additional information regarding smoking control ordinances adopted by other cities, as wel'las the County of Santa Clara (see Staff Repor~s~~5~5~and May 29, 1~75). The.Mayor opened the public hearing at 8:40 P.M. Nancy McDonald, 20301Kirkmont Drive, addr'essed the Council indicating she felt it would be useless to-try_and enforce this ordinance if it were imple- Bill McLaughlin, representing the American Lung Association, recommended the Council adopt this ordinance. He indicated he had worked very closely with Supervisor Rod Diridon on the ~ecently-adopted County Ordinance, and commented that one of drawbacks in the adoption of this ordinance was the issue of law enforcement. He has noted, howev6r, there has been no mention. of any problems <~"~T~i~g ~nnforcement since the .ordinance adoption, and it was his feeling the ~sm~k~ublic-can enforce this ordinance. Mr. McLaughlin~was of the opinion Zthe 50% no-smoking provision at public meetings would be.effective, and that it isn't a problem for smokers to step out in the lobby to smoke at publi:c meetings. With regards to retail stores . he w~"~.'{~e>~inion the' public shQuld be able to walk around the stores wi~h- out~'~pTe blow smoke in their face. He indicated that the retail ' stores generally support this, as they experience a good deal of damage .each year from people who smoke. Mr. McLaughlin indicated that the .real objection came from the restaurant people, and the County in its adopted ordinance excluded enforc~ent of - 3- Ordinance No. 38.65 (Cont'd.) the ordinance in restaurants for a period of six months to test whether or not smoking could be eliminated on a voluntary basis. He further advised that the ordinance adopted by the County is not going to be strictly enforced, and people are not going to be punished if they don't abide by it.' Councilman Matteoni asked Mr. McLaughlin if he was familiar w~th the City'of Santa Clara's ordinance, as to ~hether or not it provides an option for the restaurant to decideon an individual basis if they want to enforce the-~''~ ordinahce. Mr. McLaughlin replied he is not that familiar withthe C~ty of Santa Clara's ordinance; however, he believes trey have come up with a voluntary type of enforcement. Mayor Bridges con~ented that Saratoga's proposed ordinance contains a relatively. strong restaurant clause which indicates a contiguous "no smoking" area of not less than thirty percent (30%) of floor space, etc. M~s. Pulskamp, 14504 Big Basin Way, indicated he would like to keep this ordinance on an environmental-type basis, and he didn't feel any sheriff deputy should devote his time enfQrcing a city smoking.ordinance, instead of protecting citizens' property. There being no further comments from the audience, it was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilman Kraus the public hearing be closed. The motion wa~ carried. The public hearin~ was closed at 8:55 P.M. The Mayor indicated there was an item of correspondence on this subject from Kevil R. Smith, 14795 Bohlman Road, urging that the Council adopt a "no smoking" ordinance. Councilman Brigham advised that one of the things t6at has been done in passing it by the League of California Cities is that the League is now pressing every piece of no smoking l~gislatioh through the<State Legislature. It was his .feeling the proposed ordinance represents a great quality of life resolution and will go. far in protecting health. He commented that the only thing he would suggest changing iS the percentage at public meetings from 50 percent to 100!'percent, and designate the~area of the lobby for. Smoking~ Councilman Matteoni indicated he is in favor of the principal of the ordinance; however, he wondered if ~he restaurant owners in the area realized the impli- cations of such an ordinance~ Therefore, he indicated he would be in favor of giving these restaurants every opportunity to comment on this o~dinance, and suggested working out a plan similar to the City of Santa Clara, whereby the ord~nance would be implemented on !a voluntary bas~ However, he stated he is not in favor of spending any money for sherifrs patrol on this, but he would rather spend the.money in an education effort. and encourage people by peer group pressure~rather than b~ a fine. Councilwoman Corr indicated she would go along with this ordinance as far as theaters, retail stores, health facilities, etc., and as far as the restaurants, she felt it should be indicated that there is a fine. However, she felt it should be left up to the restaurant owner to determine accordingly what he felt the percentage of non-smoking area should be. Councilman Kraus commented he didn't ~ee~how 5~ percent of the area in public meeting places would be helpful, and that this should be'100 percent non-smoking. He agreed that restaurant legislation should be on a voluntary basis. Councilman Matteoni suggested that the staff be directed to outline a policy resolution with re~ard to restaurants and its implementation on a voluntary. appreci a~(~h~r~aura~t~ner'~-i~pp~'~at 't~d-bf~T~'e~i~' WhTt~" matter would be placed on the City Council agenda for consideration. Ordinance No. 38.65 (Cont'd.) It was then moved by'Councilman Brigham a~d seconded by Councilwoman Corr Ordinance No. 38.65 be adopted, with the following amendments: Section 8.82(b),--~P~'EI~'M~:'~"T~,ES - Change 50 percent pro- hibition of smo~i~t~'l'OO'~ECnt, and add'the~of the lobby be designated for smoking. Section 8.82(e), RESTAURANTS - Delete entire section, and draft policy resolution for distribution to restaurants, indicating City!s intent to enact Smoking Control Ordinance,and re- questing they participate on avoluntary basis for a six- month period, after which time mandatory legislation will be considered. Section 8.84(a), INFRACTION AND PENALTIES - Add to first sentence after "prohibited'~, the following: "and any person who smokes in an area designated by this section as a nonsmoking area . . " The motion was carried unanimously. C. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED 1975-76 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET The City Manager again sGmmarized some of his comments i'n~his presentati on at the May 21st City Council Meeting, specifically related to the revenue expenditure picture, recommended methods of funding the proposed budget and alternatives, and progrim functions. He indicated the proposed budget reflects a decrease in revenues in the next fiscal year and a percentage gain!of 1.2%. He stated there are areas where we have reductions in income, as well as areas with slight increases, and if the City include~ the recommended.areas of funding, i.ncluding the $78,200 anticipated from the Community DeVelopment Act funds, we would be tal king about an increase of approximately 10.4%. With respect to the property tax, he indicated if it. is increased, it would bring in about 20% of the city revenues, whereas, at the current level itCbrings in approximately 13%. Sales and Use Tax is anticipated at 11%, with an anticipated decrease in local fees, permits and licenses. Gas Tax revenues would remain the same, and Motor Vehicle-inLLieu ~ould be less than last year. He explained that the revenue sources are broken down into three sections: Local, State, and Federal. He stated that the proposed budged reflects an increase in expenditures of approximately $258,000 over last year, and this increase basically reflects the increased cost for Code ~nforcement arid police services. He stated that it is proposed in the budget this year to attempt to have the property tax equal the cost for police services in '~ the community. The expenditure increase is approximately ll.7%~p~e~s yeaF:~' He then outlined on a chart the picture of what is happening in terms of total revenues and total expenditures in the City from 1970-71 through 1975-76, and indicated this increase is primarily due to inflation and service level damands on the City., He indicated that another item of 'concern facing the City isthe impact on ~he General Fund, stating that many of the revenues received, such as gas taxes and park fees are restricted funds; therefore, ~he City cannot "lump" everything into the General Fund. Thus, the City gets into Governmental Fund Accounting. He indicated that it is being hroposed for consideration the shifting of all the money in the Motor Vehicle-in-Lieu fund into the General Fund, and stated that up to this year M~lV.L.~onies has gone into the M.V.L. fund fo~'~the C~'T~'C~i't~lTI~'~ov~n~rogram. - 5- He further pointed out that the proposed l0 cents property tax increase would go to pay for police s~rvices, and that during the previous year only 1.6'fpercent of the tax ~ate paid for city services as compared to 2.4 percent proposed th'is year. He then explained this in dollar terms. He outlined the.property tax distribltion~f~h~_~ious year, as follows: 63 percent - schools; 23.1 percent - County; 12.3~per~t~S~pecial districts; and 1.6 percent = City. He indicated it is being r~ommended to raise the property tax in that this is the only area the City Council has as its source to raise funds for-local government. He then outlined other available alternatives, as follows: 1) cut the proposed budget; 2) transfer monies which have been allocated from general revenues into the General Fund to offset some of the problems; 3) reduce the General Fund reserve; or 4) a combination of these alternatives. However, he advised that none of these alternatives are being recommended, and it is hoped that by making this one-time change it will provide a long-term solution. He then commented regarding the program budget ~tself, and indicated it does not include any new programs, staffing or positions. He stated that the program budget increases are due to: 1) increased personnel costs; and 2) i~dc'E6'~T~'~supplies and services He then outlined the budget for each individual department. He explained that the Council and Commission budget reflects some increase, primarily due to increased volume in me~ti~ng attend~nc~_e an~d inc~reas~d~cost_~_~f~r t~h~_~ an~al outs ide audit. ~bT~h~ ~'i ~t t~at .i 6~p~t~er~ ~..~7 C~a~e City has be~ i~et~ ~ state ~i~l~on, County p~o~ls, efc., which also would have an impact on the tax rateof the resid~ts. He commented that the Planning Department is being affected most by the propos~ budget. in .that as of June 30th of this year, a part-time position will be eliminated,.and due to the fact this department is being impact~ by state legislation ~nd handling of special programs which entail additional staffstime. Also~ building site applications are becoming more difficult to analyze. Additionally, there are some reco~ended programs felt to be essential if the City is to maintain the same level of service in this department which has been provided in the past. The Community Services, Administrative Division, has budge~ ~ of the Youth Services Bureau~ as well as the Community Garden Prqg~am. No n~ programs ~ro~osed for the Parks Division.~A'l'~TbTd~tTd~ ~ f~ar m~inten~~di~ ~d ~len P~rkT ' He indicated there is some increase in operating costs for the Community Center due to increased use 0f the facility. Pay-as-you-go programs of the CommuBity Center have been pulled out from the budget. Government Buildings Division reflects an increase to do~ed3~ ~ maintenance costs, and there is the need for re-roofing of the Comm0nity Center. Code Enforcement and PoliceC~ervices reflects the largest area of anti-. cipated increas~ costs in the proposed budget. He then outlin~ ~n a chart a picture of ~hat has happened from 1970-71 ~~~el~i~l~i~~ ~property taxes. He a~so co~m~'~d~at-th~i~t~'~TSarat~&~T'i6wer than ~t was one year ago, and traffic citations are doubled. In the Building Inspection Department, the position of Plan Checker has been budgeted. - 6- 2975-76 Fiscal Year Budyet (Cont"d. In the General Government Account he indicated there are items which are not applied to any one department, and this year the account reflects 'in'- creased cost for insurance, postage,~n~for the 1976 City Council election. He indicated there are no funds i~clu~'d in this account for the Bicentennial Committee or increased funds for the Chamber of Commerce. With respect to the Public Works Department budget, many of'these costs are for asphalting and striding, etc. He indicated there are three important pieces of equipment which have not been included in the budae~"~'~.. <~d.~refore, $7,800 above and beyond last year has been i~lTde~'iF~ ~m~i~ce costs f~r anticipated problems next year. Under Capitals~osts is the annual street resurfacing program, which funds come from Gasoline Tax revenues. He indicated that the Traffic Safety Program reflects the in creased level of activity for traffic control devices, ~he Demonstration Bicycle Route Program, and the. need for additional striping. Also, there is a request for a crossing guard near Congress Springs School, which would come out of the Traffic Safety PrOgram, and he advised that the Public Works staff is now reviewihg warrants for that program. He indicated the Capital Improvements Program is somewhat limited, and there are three committments the City has concerning land purchases. He indfcated that this program is dependent on'the outcome of the 1975-76 Program Budget, and it will have to be drastically reduced if Motor Vehicle-in-Liue funds are transferred to the General Fund. In closing, the City Manager indicated that this proposed program budget does not include any new programs, although the~e are several which he feels would be valuable. ~ Mayor Bridges then noted those written communications received pertinent to this hearing, as fol~lows: Mr. and MHs. William Foos, 20685 Seaton Ave., requesting funds in proposed'budget be allocated for development of Foothill Park. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dennis, 13885 Lynde Ave., requesting funds be allocated for development of Foothill Park. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Carney, 13959 Trinity Court, urging development of Foothill Rark. 'd~i~me~-~th~lil-p~-Fk.-~--- ..... ~ ..... ~ The Mayor then declared the public hearing open at 10:10 P.M. Gail Stypula, representing the FoOthill Family Facu'lty Club, addressed ~he Council, indicated that she would like to bring the Council up to date on the C~ub's part of the development of the outdoor education area. To date they have developed a preliminary'site plan, and in another week they would have a more detailed plan on their portion of the area, and they hoped to have the final master plan completed this summer'.~ She indicated they hoped to begin some of their part of the development this fall. Mrs. IStypula indicated that the d~elopment of th].s..project involveS-parents, students, teachers, the Recreation Department~a~d neighS'ors. She commented that the School Board would be allocating so~'~h~Oi' ~trict funds for two portions of this project, and they would like to urge that the City go ahead with their part on this park so the whole thing can be designed and built at the same time. Councilman Matteoni asked Mrs. Stypula if-she has been given any specific cost figures on this project. Mrs. Stypula replied that they can't be specific about this until they actually begin work. -7- 1975-76 Fiscal Year Budget (Cont'd.) Councilman Matteoni.asked how much the School District is allocating. Mrs. Stypula indicated the School District has allocated up to $4~..5~'O-~for the project. Mr. Matteoni then commented that one of the economies the City was pushing for was that the overall grading take place at the same time development begins, and a~ked if this is what the'Faculty Club was working toward. Mrs. · Sypula replied that this Was'correct, and they are hoping to' begin with the ~mprovements during this year. Russell Crowther, 20788 Norada Court, indicated that it was his understanding the City's numbers were based on 10 percent assessment increases, and he was/~f'{~i_o~this was closer to 25 percent. The City Manager explained that the official inform~a~T.i~n~from the County Assessor's Office is 10.2 percent, and that is the preliminary figure. Until he receives the final figure (problably during the first part of July), Mr. Hendrickson, Assistant to the .City Manager,<advised ~'t that' the increase of 10.2 percent run~ the total assessed valuati~p'{6~pproximately $129,000,000, which is $12,900 for each 1 centDon the property tax rate. Mr. Crowther indicated when they polled their homeowners association, they came out with a 42 percent averagq increase on the property tax rate. Mayor Bridges commented that it i~ necessaryto understand'the composition of the tax rolls -- the residential assessments vs. commercial, and also, utilities. Therefore, the percentage average cannot relate to a specific homeowners association. Mr. Crowther indicated he is ~i~ih~'i?~i~l~Tunderstandi:no how Sales a~ Us e funds cou 1 d go down ~ th {h~ n?i~n~y~t~d~ ~'6TI:~Ga~~ i ~n ues are expecting an in~lationary increase. The City Manager corrected this, indicating he expects Sales and Use tax to increase and Gas Tax revenues to decrease Roger Pitkin, 20743 Seaton Ave., indicated he would like to r~ind the Council that at a previous meeting they ~ad said they would consider including in the new budget the costs for development of Foothill Park, in conjunction with the Foothill School park development. Mr. Pitkin indicated he would like the City~6 determine the cost of the grading, as well as the cost of the com- complete development in conjunction with the master plan for both the school and the city park. The City Manager clarified the fa~t that it is the City's intention to in- clude the park in its ~apital ~rogram when it i.s known what funds are available for the Capital Program ~nex~ year. He stated Eoot~ill Park is on the ~op of the priority list; however, at this time the City does not know where the actual fundingis going until the decision hps been made regarding the operating budget. It was then moved by Councilman Kraus and seconde~ by Councilman Brigham the hearing be continued to the next regular meeting on June 18th. The motion carried. Recess and Reconve~ne VI. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS A. MAYOR 1. Announced Good Government Group Forum Re: City;s proposed budget and how:~tax dollars are spent would be held next Monday in the Community Center at 8:00 P.M. - 8- 2. AnnoUnced San Jose Sport Committee of the Santa Clara County Bicentennial Commission has requested the City become a sponsor in the J~nior World's Championship Bicycle Trials by purchasing a trophy for presentation to the first rider across the designated airy sprint line. It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman ~righam the purchase of this trophy for an amount not to exceed $15'.00, be approved. The moti~on was carried. 3. Announced Executive Session to follow this meeting to discuss potential land acquisition and personnal matters. 4. Mayor Bridges asked that CounCilman Matteoni elaborate on a communication received from the Village Merchants Association, indicating their interest to be kept informed of all city matters .related to the Village area. Councilman Matteoni indicated the Village Merchants would like to have the opportunity to express their ideas in.relation to the Village. Design Plan, and they have expressed an overall spirit of interest. It was his feeling the City~h~l~assist the merchants in providino them information regarding archite~styleS~ desion revieW~'a~'d~i~c~nTe~ and any development along Big Basin ~ay. He f~t~r~i~t~d' he-was~ ~ ~ hopeful the City would send a,representative of the staff to make a presentation to the Village Merchants Association.' C. COUNCIL ANDI(OMMISSION REPORTS 1. Planning Commission - Reco~endation Re: Subdivision Ordinance -~r.'i~n'~6~n'T)Planning D~rector, advised that the Planning Co~ission ~'recb~ded fo~arding the proposed Subdivision Ordinance with their co~ents to the City Council for additional comment regarding policy decisions. He recommended that this matter be set for public hearing by the City Council on June 18. Mayor Bridges advised the proposed Subdivision Ordinance would be set for public hearing on June 18. 2. Parks and Recreation Commission - Reco~endation Re: Improvements at Hakone Gardens. It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham the $10,500 requested'for impnovements to H~kone Gardens be considered during Capital Improvement sessi~6ns of the Budget. The motion was carried. D. DEPARTMENT HEADS AND OFFICERS 1. Councilman Brigham - Announced Planning Policy CommisSion has completed Census '75, and this data. should be received by the City in the near future. 2. Councilman Brigham - Announced Solid Waste Management Co~ittee will come before the City Manager's group in July; then to the Council at a later date. Co ~ - Advis~ Re: two bials under consideration by the 3. gham ' ~ ..... P.P.C.: AB-378, Re: providing of funds for urban areawide.bicycle program; and AB-523, setting. up an 'agricultural reserve in Santa Clara County. - 9- E. CITY MANAGER 1. Letter from Michael Bluhm, M.D., Re: Acnuisition of la-nd in the County of Santa Clara between Saratoga and Los Gatos The City Manager explained this is a request for the City of Saratoga to consider the nurchase of 272 acres of land between Saratoga and Los Gatos for a purchase price of $200,000. It was his reconmendation the City notify Dr. Bluhm that it does not have funds available at the present time for this land purchase. It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilwoman (orr the City Manager notify Dr. Bluhm that the City is not in a position to purchase the property at this time. The motion was carried. 2. Request by Janice Spieler, President, Congress Springs R.T.A., and Verlin J. Smith, Principal, Congress Springs S~hool, for crossing guard at Cox Lane and Glenbrae Drive. It was suggested this ~e a matter of consideration during the Public Works Traffic Safety portion of the operating budget. r~ o d 3. Request forE~utho zatl n' for Comb~ n'e Health Agenc~ es campalan driV~'~ ~.r_f_6-r~nl~-~-~s-by._~ayrotq_deducti-o~T-' ....... ~-~4___Z_ __~_-- It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilwoman Corr the 'Combined Health Agencies campaign drive for City of Saratoga employees be approved. The motion was carried. 4. Proposal by the City of Sunnyvale concerning the Manpower Board.(request for City to 3oin them as prim6 sponsors for the sixth year) The City Manager indicated he didn't see aBy advantage in joining Sunnyvale as prime sponsors in D~Ce Of the established board. It was mov d by Seconded e < the Council is plea~d~ith'i~s~sent boar~ and has elected to remain with that group. The motion was carried. VII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN 1. Mr. Earl Kendall, 933 Whitethorn Drive, San Jose, suggesting name change of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to ~'Via Montalvo". - Noted and filed. 2. Joe Pickering, President, Santa Clara Valley Coalition, demanding the City Council adopt their reco~ended hillside standards. ,- Noted and filed. 3. Walter V. Hays, Attorney, 111 West St. John Stree.t, san Jose, Re: Proposed rezoning of Parker and Hall property, and attached letter from City Attorney in reply to Mr. Haysr letter. - Noted and filed. 4. Rev. Msgr. James F. Maher, Pastor, Sacred Heart Church, requesting approval to enter into a deferred improvement agre~ent_~or D~o~y fronting on Improvement Agreement. B. O~L : 1. Tom Asheland, representing West Valley Bike Club, submitting a petition for improvement of bike lanes as follows: 1) keeping lanes clear of rocks, glass and dthe~:debri.s; 2) improving the condition of the roads that the lanes occupy; 3) prohibiting parking of cars in bike lanes L 10- Oral Communications (Cont'd. and 4) installation of bike lan~s on Allendale, Quito and Highway 9 in order to cater to the large amount of people using their bikes to commute to the college. Mayor Bridges indicated this ~etition would be referred to the staff for~t"b~'_to the Council in the near future. · VIII. ADJOURNMENT It was m~ved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilman Kraus the meeting be adjourned to an Executive Session this evening and to an Adjourned Regular Meeting next Tuesday evening. The motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 P.M. ' espe submitted, ' Ro -ll-