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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-01-1978 City Council Minutes MINUTES SARATOGA ~CITY COUNCIL TIME: Wednesday, February 1, 1978.- 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Saratoga City Council ChamberS, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, Calif. TYPE: Regular Meeting 1. ORGA~NIZATION A. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Brigha~, Corr, Matteoni, 'Kraus, Bridges Absent: None B. MINUTES - It was i~o_~.ed by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilwoman Corr the minutes of January 18, 1978, be approved. The motion was carried unanimously. II. CONSENT CALENDAR A. COMPOSITION OF CONSENT CALENDAR The City Manager requested~g~ Item 2 from the Consent Calendar to allow f~z~he~i~i~j_~aT[ion of. Item 2. This was acceptable to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilman Kraus approval of the Consent Calendar composition. The motion was carried unanimously. B. ITEMS FOR CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Ordinance 38.71-1 (2nd Reading) An Ordinance of the City of Saratoga Amending Cha ter 3 of the Saratoga Cit~ Code, Which Chapter is Entitled "Miscellaneous Building'Regulations" by Repealing Section 3-60.2 Thereof, Pertaining tO Resale Inspections * 2. Acceptance of Gifts for New Library 3. Approval of Grantee Performance Report, Third Year.Housing and Community Development Act Program 4. Payment of Cla~ms It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilwoman Corr adoption of the items for the Consent Calendar. The motion was carried unanimously. .C. ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY * 1. Acceptance of Gifts for New Library The City Manager reported those gifts which.were recommended for acceptance: Painting by Helen. Caswell entitled "The Adventure of Sharing"; hand-made cushions by Friends of the Saratoga Libraries; book donated by Los Gatos-Saratoga~ Board of Realtors. -~' It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham acceptance of these gifts. The motion was carried unanimously. III. BIDS AND CONTRACTS IV. PETITIONS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. ORDINANCE N0. 38.83 An Ordinance of theI City~of Saratoga AmEnding the Saratoga City Code, and Specifically ARticle V Thereof, by Enacting New Regulations Governing End Controlling Excavation and Grading in the City It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham to introduce Ordinance 38.83 and waive the reading, adopt the E.I.R. Negative Declaratio~_Zand set this matter for public hearin on March 1, 1978. The motion was carried unanimously. ~It was further thelconsensus of the Council to discuss this ordinance at a study session on February 7, 1978.) B. RESOLUTION 840 (Cont'd. 1/1'8/78) A Resolution of the City Council'of the City of Saratoga Declaring Its Intention to Sell Real Property The CiEy Manager indicated that per the Council's direction at the January 18th meeting, Resolution-840 has been modified to provide for a procedure which would include schematics fSr use of the site. Further, the resolhtfon has been modified to reflect the actual bid opening date would be the day prior to the Council Meeting in which a reporE of the bid would be · made. Also, the open bidding process~in~%ly proposed to take place at the City Council Meeting~h~s'b~en eliminated. It has further been indicated infthe modified resolution that schematics or renderings of, the proposed use would not exceed $500, and there is an additional requirement that each bidder post a bond guaranteeing completion of the project within time parameters to be established by the City Council at the time of acceptance of the proposed bid. The City Manager further pointed out that he has adjusted the bid opening date'an. additional 15 days, to March 15, 1978. I~.was further r~quested a modification be made to ~age 3 paragraph 4, of the resolution to f~'fd'~'~l~w'~:i~ai'd':'~d~ow Councilman Kraus indicated he wodld like to receive input from the Planning Co~is~ion prior to the City Council making its determination. It was then moved by Councilman Kraus and secondedby Councilman Brigham Resolution 840.be adopted, as modified.. The motion was carried unanimously.' BE ~AIVED - _ , , S~ ..... ~ ~'~" ' The City Manager explained this matter Was continued from the ~74~eeting at which time the Council indicated its appr~l'i~ive' 50 'percent of ~hg Parks and Recreation fees. However, there was interest'on the Council to obtain ~.better understanding of the cash flow of the project, to ascertain whether it might be worthy 0f granting any additional waiver of fees already co~itted. Mayor Bridges asked Mr. De Grange if he could provide explana- tion for the item of $39,77'6 listed as "Debt Service". Mr. De Grange replied that this ~ep~esentskthe amount to pay off the ~0, year loan at 7~ percent. Following some ~dditional'discus~ion, it was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilwoman Corr to grant the request for 100 percent waiver of the Parksand .~tion fee,~ndi- ~i~f~7-'~h~ c6nm~[~'mm~~_~~ ~'~ct b ~' May 1, 19 7 8. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF ORDIN~CE NS-3.39, ~ENDING THE ZONING O~INANCE BY MODIFYING SECTIONS 1.5 AND 14.6 THEREOF IN RELATION TO THE METHOD OF M~SURING FRONT YARD SETBACKS IN CERTAIN PRE-BUILT AREAS OF THE CITY SUBJECT TO THE HOUSING AND CO~NITY DEVELOP~NT ACT OFl.~97~D(Second Reading) Mr. RobinsOn of the Saratoga Pla~nkng Staff explained that the intent of this ordinance is to reduce the setbacks in the S~RP area, ~hereby providing the ability and incentive for residents to bring their homes up to codeand improve the appearance of the neighborhood. This would involve the reduction of front setbacks. to allow structtU~e to come within 25 feet of the curb,'versus~the ~roperty line, which is con- sistent with the land use e{ement and housing element of the General Plan. The Mayor then opened the public hearing at 8:02 P.M. There being no further diScUssion on this matter, it was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by Councilman Krausthe public hearing be closed. The motion was carried. The public hearing was closed at 8:03 P.M. It was then moved by Co~dilman Brigham and seconded by Councilman Kraus the adoption of Ordinance NS-3.39 and waiving of the reading. The motion was carried unanimously. VII. ADMINIST~TIVE ~TTERS A. ~YOR ¢ 1. Called an Executive Session Re: Personnel Matters B. COUNCIL AND C0~ISSION' REPORTS 1. Library CoEission RecoEend~tion Re: Library Gift Policy The City Manager outlined the proposed Library Gift Policy recoEended by the Library Co~ission for the purpose of screening gifts for the library to insure that they are useful and appropriate gifts for the library facility. It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham adoption of the Library Gift Policy, as reco~ended. The motion was carried unanimously. 2. Parks and Recreation Commission Report Re: Annual'Parks and Recreation Conference, Attendance of.Commissioners The City Manager explained that this request is to allow 3 Commissioners to attend the Parks and Recreation.Con: ference in Fresno, and $300 b~ allocated for this purpose. He indicated this is contrary to the policy adopted by the City Council relevant to conference attendance for commission members. Councilman Kraus indicated he would be opposed to altering this policy due to the Rossibility of future increased Barbara Sampson, Director of Community.Services, commented that due to the fact there are a. variety of sessions, geared to staff, ad~nistrators, and commissioners; therefore, it is beneficial to allow others to attend the conference. It was moved by Councilwoman ~orr and seconded by Councilman Brigham to grant the request of the_Parks and Recreation Commission to allow them the option to send representatives designated by the Chairman, paying expenses up to $300. The motion was carried, 4 to 1, Councilman Kraus in opposition. 3. Appointment to Library Commission It is the reconmendation. of the appointed Council Committee to select Richard Rose to the vacancy on the Saratoga Library Commission. It was moved by Councilwoman Corr a~d seconded by COuncilman Matteoni' approval of the'appointment of Richard Rose to this office. The motion was carried unanimously. C. DEPARTMENT HEADS AND OFFICERS D. CITY MANAGER 1. Claim for Damages Mr-. & Mrs. Par~,-21194 Bank Mill Road It was moved by Councilman Br±gham and seconded by Councilman Kraus to deny this claim and refer it to the City's insurance carrier for consideration. The motion was carried unanimously. 2. Report Re: ABAG Environmental Management Plan The City Manager outlined those concerns expressed by the staff in its review of the plan, and recommended the Council forward to ABAG its position, based on the f~ndings of the staff, labeling this communication: "Response. No. 1". Following a discussion'of this issue,.it was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconde~ by Councilwoman Corr to approve the City Manager%s recommendation, and to forward to the En~v~ron~ent.a_~ Manage~ment Plan Task Force of ABAG Febr'Ff~l,~--~9?.8~f~he.'~'~asiy' of~h~"C'f~y,!s'~o~c'~-rn~~ relevant to this plan. The motion was carried unanimously. 3. Paramedic Program for Santa Clara Couhty It was moved by Councilman Brigham and seconded by '- councilman Matteoni to forward to the County Board of Supervisors the City's'rposition that the City of Saratoga does not want,to participate ~in a County Paramedic Program, and that the County of Santa Clara should not only develop the paramedic program, but should fund it 100 perceDt if it wants a county-wide program. The motion was carriedunanimously~ 4. Foothill Park -' Change Order No. 2 It was moved!by Councilman Maltteoni and seconded by Councilman Kraus approval of Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $2,100 to correct the deficiency in the drive- way on the east.side of the p~rk. The motion was carried unanimously. VIII. CO~UNICATIONS A~ WRITTEN 1. Richard J. De Vilbis and Nicki Gorden, Toilgate Homeowners Association, Re: storm drains= in Saratoga Staff directed to investigate problem and report back.recommendations. 2. Russell L. Crowther, 20788 Norada Court, Re: storm drains in Saratoga and the Northwest Saratoga Circulation Plan. Referred to staff for a report back to the Council. Copy of previous Council action relevant to Northwest Circulation Plan to be forwarded toMr. Crowther. 3. Mrs. Janet E. Okada, 14085 Taos Drive, requesting that the City Council grant them an exemption from '!No Parking" sign in front of their property on March 9, 1978. It was moved by Councilman Kraus and seconded by Councilman Brigham approval of this request on MarCh 9th, between 9:30 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. Themotion was carried unanimously. 4. Mr. Charles P. Guichard, Re: Northwest Saratoga Circulation Plan - Referred Co staff for ~ report back to the Council. 5. Mrs. Jean B~yce, 20900 Boyce Lane, opposing the proposed General Plan amendment from medium density to planned development for a Senior Citizen project on Saratoga- SunnyVale Road. - Letter included as part of the/file on this matter, for consideration at the public hearing in 30 to 45 days. 6. Mr. Dean Gross, 20873 Hillmoor Drive, Re: storm drains on their property. - Referred to staff for a report back to the Council. - 5 - 7. Marvin Mack, Chairman~.the Finance Committee, Optomist Club of Saratoga, requesting the City Council ±ssue them a permit to sell fireworks. It was moved by Councilman Brigham and ~ed by__~ Councilman Kraus thi~ r~q~ee~e~i~*d, and ~xis ting.FL~ motion wa~a~d= una~imo~'r~'~'~ ~~ B.O~L C.AC~0~EDGEMENT 0F PUBLIC GROUP REPRESENTATIVES The MaXor~cknowXedgea the presence o Fred Lustig, Saratoga Planning Co~ission Gene Zambetti, Saratoga Planning Co~ission Ann Hexamer, A.A.U.W. IX. ADJOURnlENT It was ~oved by C?uncilman. Kraus ~S~.qn~ .d~_~0~.~Lman: 9:15 P.M. ' Respe~ully submitted, City.Clerk - 6 -