HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-03-1975 City Council Minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
TIME: Wednesday, September 3, 1975 - 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: Saratoga City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular ~leeting
I. ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Brigham, Corr, Kraus, Matteoni, Bridges
Absent: None
II. BIDS AND CONTRACTS
A. PARK VEHICLES (2)
The City Manager indicated that two (2) bids were received for the purchase
of two (2) park vehicles, from Paul Swanson Ford ($10,246.30) and West Valley
Dodge ($8,729.32).
It was moved by CounCilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham the
bids be accepted and the contract be awarded to West Valley Dodge for their
low bid of $8,729.32. The motion was carried.
III. PETITIONS, ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. MV-99
Resolution Designating the InterseCtion of Saratoga Creek Drive and Raleigh
Place as a Stop Intersection and Designating the InterseCtion of Saratoga
Creek Drive and Saratoga Glen Place as a Stop Intersection
The Council discussed the request ~or stop signs at the Saratoga glen Place
intersection, and Mr. Shook, Director of Public Works, indicated there has
not been a record of accident history at this location. The feasibility of
a "yield" sign~.)~'~11~u_~'Tt~ stop sign, was also discussed.
Tom Boynton, who resides at the corner of Saratoga Glen?lPlace and Saratoga
Creek Drive, addressed the Council and commented that since the last City
Council Meeting when this matter was discussed, the Sheriff has been out on
two occas,i6~'~to catch speeders. He related some other incidents of speeding
resulting i~ ~amages to his property, and urged that the Council a_pprove stop
signs in both locations, as the resolution indicates.
Mr. Goozie, 12481 Saratoga Glen Drive, commented that kids drive their cars
through this residential sectioe at 50 miles-per-hour, but for some reason,
stop signs do have an affect on them, and he would recommend signs at both
of these locations.
It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilwoman Corr Resolution
MV-99 be adopted. The motion was carried.
B. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3-ZC-73 (Second Reading)
An Ordinance Amendin~ Ordinance NS-3, the Zoning Ordinance, by Amending the
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Zonin9 Map - Rezoning from "CV(R-I~.12,500)" and2or"CS(R-l-1,5'O0)".District
to "R-1-12,500" District the 2.05 Acre Parcel Bounded on the North b~ Southern
Pacific Railroad Tracks, on the East by Saratoga-Sunn~vale Road, on the South
by Manor Drive, and on the West by Tract #3822
Ordinance No. NS-3~ZC-73 (Cont'd.)
It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilman Kraus Ordinance
NS-3-ZC-73 be adopted and the reading waived. The motion was carried.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 749
Resolution Autho~i~i~'~Application for State Park Grant Funds
It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilwoman Corr Resolution
749 be adopted. The motion was carried.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 85-9.21
Resolution Amending~Resolution 85-9.20 and 85-9.8, Fdding to Basic Salary
Classes, Employee Position Classifications and Compensation Schedule for
Employees of the City of Saratoga
It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilwoman Corr
Resolution 85-9.21 be adopted. The motion was carried; 4 to 1, Councilman
Kraus in opposition.
E. RESOLUTION 85-9.22
Resolution Amending Resolution 85-9.17, Revising Salary Ranges, Personnel
Policy and Fringe Benefits for Management Emp.loyees of the City of Saratoga
It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by'Councilwoman Corr
Resolution 85-9.22 be adopted. The motion was ~arried unanimously.
IV. SUBDIVISIONS, BUILDING SITES AND ZONING REQUESTS
A. TRACT 5552 MALICHY J. MORAN, SARATOGA AVE.
It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by CounCilman Brigham accep-
tance of improvements'for construction only. The motion was carried.
8. SDR-1033 ELDRED KUNKEL, ~AMINO DE LOS BARCOS
It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham accep:
tance of improvements for construction only. The motion was carried.
C. SDR-1159 JOHN CAREY, FRUITVALE AVE.
The City Manager indicated this applicant has completed the requirements
for sewer connection, and it is recon~nended the $1,200.00 cash bond be
released.
It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilman Kraus the
staff be authorized to release the bond for sewer improvements. The motion
was carried.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICAT~ TO G.I. AND UNITED TAXICAB SERVICE
IN SARATOGA TO MEET THE CITIZENS' CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
The City Manager explained that based on the request by G.I. and United
Taxicab Service for service toSaratoga, a Certificate of Convenience was
granted on a temporary basis, which temporary certificate expires on th~s
date. He indicated he has directed a Certified/Return Receipt Requested
letter to the Yellow Cab Company,in an attempt to get some verification of
their status; however, he has received nothing in writing from ~he Yellow
Cab Company concerning this matter~
G.I. and United Taxicab Service (Cont'd.) ·
It was his recon~endation the Certificate width Yeltow Cab Company be re-
sci nded before taking <~t~i.s_~:(a~gey:~i~T.c~.~ ~'-~6nveni ence to this
company.
Mayor Bridges declared the public hearing open at 8:05 P.M.
Mr. Pastorelli, General Manager for G.I. and United Taxicab Service, addressed
the Council. He indicated their company would like to provide the City of
Saratoga 24-hour service, 7 days:i~kT~}and they would request a total of 12
permits for cabs be issued. He eX~i.~ined'that 6 vehicles would be assigned
Saratoga; however,they would request an additional 6 vehicles for use if the
need warrants it. He indicated they have been servicing Saratoga for approxi-
mately one week and have experienced no problems.
Councilman Kraus asked Mr. Pastorelli if he planned to advertise their service
in the Saratoga News, as well as the Los Gatos Times. Mr. Pastorelli replied
they did intend to adventise in both papers.
Councilwoman Corr inquired where the service would be operating from.
Mr. Pastorell.i replied they operate from a dispatch station at 2662 South
First Street in San Jose. He indicated they could have a vehicle to service
Saratoga within 20 minutes.
Councilwoman COrr~ndica.ted'she would like to receive a proposal for service
to Senior Citizens -- possibly something to replace "Dial-a-Ride". Mr.
Pastorelli advised he could provide such a proposal any time at the Council's
convenience.
Councilman Matteoni inquired what the criteria for locating a cab stand would
be.
Mr. Pastorel li indicated the e~i~e~ ~l'd'T6~T~al )~:to let the people
know there is cab service in ~aP~t6~'-L' ~oF i~tanc~, indication of the
telephone number. It was indicatedthe City Counci'l would have to approve
th~s stand.
Councilman Kraus asked!if the cab is dispatched from San Jose,when the rate
would begin. Mr. Pastorel~i replied the rate would begin at thesi~'t~
pick-up is made.
Nancy O. McDonald, 20301 Kirkmont Drive, asked if she was correct in under-
standing that a citizen could(~'call a cab at this time in Saratoga; and
if he were in San Jose and lost his car keys, he could not call a cab to
take him home to get a second set.
~Ma~ B~idges indicated he felt the origin-of'the trip would be'the controlling
factor, and service would be provided ~n this situation.
~h6~'-'~'~~e~ co~ents from the audience, it was moved by Councilman
K~a'G~o~'(d'by"~Councilman Brigham the public hearing be closed. The
motion was carried. The public hearing was closed at 8:10 P.M.
Mayor Bridges indicated he would'be concerned about getting the other certi-
ficate out of the way'before issui~g'a n~ certificate.
The City Manager point~ out the section of the City Code pe~tai ning to this,
which states: "Any owner's certificate may be revoked or suspended by the
City Council if the certified owner or any of his drivers has (a}'violated
any of the provisions or this article, or (b} discontinued operation for more
than fifteen days without the approval of the Ci~ty Council, or (c) if the
certified owner has violated any ordinances of this city, or laws of the
Unit~ States or the state, the violations of which reflect unfavorably on
the fitness of the certified owner to offer public transporta~tion.' Prior to
suspension or revocation, the certified owner shall be given notice of the
proposed action to be taken and shall have an opportunity to be heard."
Mayor Bridges pointed oGt the fact that service has been discontinued for
more than fifteen days, and the responsible parties have been notified;
therefore, he felt it would be appropriate to revoke the certificate issued
to Yellow Cab Company.
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G.I. and United Taxicab .Service (Cont'd.)
It was then moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham
the Certificate of Convenience previously issued to Yellow Cab Company be-
revoked, and a Cert~f~cate be ~issued to G.I. and. United TaxisService ~or a
one-year period,w4i~'~r~iS~i~'f'~ ~e~e cabs~ !The motion was carried.
VI. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. MAYOR
1. Advised that County Transit District Board approved in concept the
re, establishment of commute service on the Southern Pacific tracks
on a line called "Vasona Junction", and the District appointed a
negotiating team to negotiate with Southern Pacific. Mayor Bridges
indicated he testified at this hearing and related the City Council's
expressed concerns regarding placement of parking lots and stations,
and indicated the City would like to give some input when these plans
were completed.
B. FINANCE
1. Payment of Claims
It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded byeCouncilman Brigham
the list of disbursements, 21867 through 21943, be approved, and the
Mayor be authorized to sign the warrants. The motion was'carried.
C. ~COUNCIL'AND~COMMISSION REPORTS
1. Planning Commission - Recommendati on Re: Amendment of Ordinance NS-3,
Relating to Non-Conforming Uses of Structures.
The public hearing toconsider this ordinance amendment was set for
October 15, 1975.
2. Councilman Brigham'-~R._~ortedjelection of officers at Policy Planning
C6~'iSs~on Meeting of August 28th, as follows:
Bob Meyers, Cupertino - Chairman; Wayne Wengert,
Morgan Hill - Vice Chai'rman; Ruth Koehler, Morgan
Hill; and Mr. Brigham.
Mr. Brigham indicated he was also chosen Ohairman
of the Sub-committee on Transportation
3. Councilman Brigham - Reported information woul'd be forthcoming soon to
the'Cities on Solid Waste Management.
4. Councilman Brigham - Reported the Needs and'Assessment Buildi.ng Project
is starting, and Councilwoman Corr would be hearing
more abou~ this.
5. Councilman Brigham - Sub-committee on Social Concerns is going to have a
report on Residential Health Service Facilities, which
he indicated he would bring to the Council.
6. Councilwoman Corr - Reported on League of California Cities Meeting, at
which time the City's proposed Resolution Requesting
that the State Legislature Take an Active Role in Pro-
viding Propenty Tax Relief~hrOugh Property Tax Reform
was. passed; however, the othersresolution (Resolution
ReqUesting that the State Legislature Provide Funds to
Support Inter-Ci~ty Rail ~ansi.t for Commuters by Existing
Local Lines to Relieve the'Dependency on the Automobile)
.was setsaside for further study'and action at a future
d~te..
D. DEPARTMENT HEADS AND OFFICERS
1. Building Official - Report Re: J.F. Zeid Matter
The City Manager explained that a letter was considered at the last
City Council Meeting from Mr. Zeid, at which time it was asked that
the staff prepare a report for this meeting. The letter requested
compensation from the City for two reasons: l) Rertaining to Building
Site Approval which he received and subsequently built a house"on this
lot, on which he has experienced some drainage problems. He is claiming
that the City gave him untrue information prior to the purchase of this
property. 2) Claiming that the City made accusations that Mr. Zeid
built his house without City approval.
He is requesting the Ci.ty rescind the requirement to pay $590.00 and
refund him for fees already p~i~ H~ then ~el~"~he history of this
matter (Building Official's memorandum, dated August 29, 1975). The
City Manager indicated it would be his recommendation to advise Mr. Z~id
that the City is not in a position to rescind the requirement to pay
the $590.00 and refund those fees already paid, and that if he wants to
take the matter any further, he should file a formal claim against the
City. He further indicated he had notified Mr. Zeid in writing that his
letter would be considered at this meeting.
It was moved'by Councilman KraGs and seconded by Councilman Brigham
the City Manager's recommendation on this matter be approved. The motion
was carried.
2. Director of Community Services - Recommendation Re: Community Center
Instructor's Agreement
It was moved by Councilwoman Corr and secondedby Councilman Kraus
the Community Center Director be authorized to act on behalf of the City
in signing the Community Cente~ Agreemen~ for Special Services. The motion
was carried.
3. Director of Public Works - Reported that representative of Cal-Trans has
notified the City the_State expects to accom-
plish the~an~l?~atiO~s.~i~ihg~.TH~T
Highway 9 1 ~t-~n'proj~£'~i thi=~'~h~ ~6~xt
six weeks.
4. Director of Public Works - Sig~alization at Reid Lane and Highway 85
Reported that he has been recently informed that one of the revi~i'ng
agencies is leaning towards not approving the revised program, which
would allaw this project to be included under the revised F.A.U. project;
therefore, the program would r~vert back to the original F.A~U. program,
which does not include Reid Lane.
Mayor Bridges commented that the Transportation Commission had indicated
its support of the F.A.U. project as revised, and the Council would be
hearing more about this action in the near future.
E. CITY MANAGER
1. Report on Cost Benefit Study Re: City Services - Parker Ranch E.I.R.
The City Manager indicated he would first like to comment on another
element discussed at the public hearing on August 26th, relating to a
transit element in the E.I.R. It was understood-that the County Transit
District had prepared such an element; however,'he has been advised this
is not the case, and the Transit District staff will not prepare such an
element; however, they would review the E.I.R. and~a~=~69~a~nents.
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City Manager Reports (Cont'd.)
He then indicated that pursuant to the City Council's request o.f August 28,
1975, to provide a cost revenue analysis..and additional economic data for
the Parker Ranch E.I.R., it has been estimated approximately 186 man hours
would be necessary to produce. information costing, the equivalent of $2;'~00.
As indicated in the City Manager's memorandum, dated September 3, 1975,
there is some concern that once this work is completed, many questions will
not be answered, due to inexact information and data base available for such
a study; however, they would proceed with this analysis,~if the Council so
desired.
Councilman Kraus expressed som~ Concern in certifying the completeness of
the E.I.R. without the benefit of knowing how much the project would cost
the City, and indicated he felt much of this study could be conducted by
the developer.
Mr. Beyer explained that the City Staff would still be responsible for
providing this information as it is "in-house'! information.
After considerable discussionC h 'm t e /it was the concensus of the
Counc i 1 to rev i ew. t~'(6~ (6~'{a i ~d'i n !th~
and direct-~h~-~-~O'~rep~ ~7~bas~:~n certain pr~jectea cost
~assumpt~ons, and report this i.nformation at the nex~ regular meeting of the
Council oneSeptember 17-, 1975...It was,also t~e Council's feeling this data
~. ~hould be independent of the E..I.R.
2. Civil Defense On-Si~e Assistance Report "'~ "'
The Council indicated it would 'like to further review this report at the
Committee of th~ Whole Meeting on September 23, 1975.
It was moved-by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilwoman Corr the
Mayor be authorized to execute the sign=off page for On-Site Assistance
recommendations. The motion was carried.
3. Annual Crime Report
The~CitV Manager reported the crime statistics for Fiscal Year 1974-75,
Burg~arY]L~T'de~rea~ed f~m i,9.9%,=reduced b~ 92.occurrenc~ .... ~~II ~
Assaults'~-~ d~d ff~ ~2'tb=l'li'AUto THeft~C~ased'~fdm 71 'to 49
Traffic Accidents - increased by 24 incidents; Traffic Citations increased
by 685.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
A. WRITTEN
1. Cdpy of a letter to the Director of Public Works from Donald K. Norling,
21000 Comer Drive, requesting the City investigate potential watershed
problems that could be created by the Hunter Development - Public Works
directed to reply, with a copy of reply to City Council.
2. Carol Ann Butler, Deputy City Clerk, City of Sunnyvale, enclosing a
certified copy of Resolution 259-75, passed by the Sunnyvale City Council,
pertaining to the Summary Map and Open Space Recreation Element Map in the
1972 General Plan. - Noted and filed.
3. Engineering and Gradi.ng Contractors Assqciation, 1517 "L" Street, Sacramento,
and Builders' Exchange of Santa Clara County, 400 Reed Street, Santa Clara,
urging the City Council to reconsider their decision to reject all bids and
award the contract for the Seal Coat and Overlay Project to the lowest
bidder. - The Council agreed to'follow the City Manager's reco~endation to
accept the new bids as scheduled on Sept~ber 8th, and consider this request
to reconsider the Council's previous decision at an Adjourned Regular Meeting
on Sept~ber 9th, at which time a determination could be made to accept or
reject the n~ bids.
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B. ORAL
1. Robert Van der Toorren, 14555 Horseshoe Drive, Re:
a) Saratoga's new Chamber Orchestra to be performing. at"Montalvo.
b) Observations of Council-appointed committees and co~issions
and delegation of authority, and suggesting possible ambiguities
in the Ci~ Code relating to delegation of authority.
Mayor Bridges recognized .the presence of~bli~Tg~r~resentatiVes in the
audience, as follows: ~ " ~ .....
Don Siffeman, President, Manor Drive Homeowner'~ Association;
Gene Zambetti, Planning Commissioner; John Powers, Chamber of Co~erce;
Marjorie Foote, A.A.U.W.; Nancy'McDonald, Republican Central Co~ittee
of Santa Clara.Count; and Julie Bl'ake, Good Government Group.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved ~ Councilman Brigham and.seconded ~ Councilwoman Corr the
meeting be adjourned to an'Adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 9,
1975. The motion ~as carri!ed. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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