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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-30-2010 City Council minutes MINUTES COUNCIL REORGANIZATION MEETING NOVEMBER 30, 2010 Mayor King called the Special Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of Boy Scout Troop 535 — The Trail Blazers. The Star Spangled Banner was sung by Lysee (Elysia) Johnson. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Manny Cappello, Chuck Page, Howard Miller, Vice Mayor Jill Hunter and Mayor Kathleen King ABSENT: None ALSO Dave Anderson, City Manager PRESENT: Ann Sullivan, City Clerk Barbara Powell, Assistant City Manager John Livingstone, Community Development Director John Cherbone, Public Works Director Mary Furey, Administrative Finance Director Michael Taylor, Recreation & Facilities Director REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA City Clerk Ann Sullivan reported that pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for the meeting of November 30, 2010 was properly posted on November 23, 2010. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC Mayor King acknowledged all the elected and appointed officials that were present. The following people requested to speak on non - agendized items: Assemblymember Jim Beall congratulated the newly elected councilmembers. In addition, he gave a short update on the Tax Equity Allocation Program (TEA). Aaron Schneider, Boy Scout member of Troop 535, announced the Troop would be holding an E -Waste Program on January 8, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Saratoga Prospect Center. 1 Curtis Wright, Councilmember for City of Monte Sereno, congratulated the newly elected councilmembers for the City of Saratoga. In addition, he noted some of the community projects that the two cities, Monte Sereno and Saratoga, have worked on collaboratively and thanked the council for the opportunity to work together to build a better community. Marshall Anstandig, Councilmember for City of Monte Sereno, congratulated the newly elected and re- elected councilmembers for the City of Saratoga. He also noted some of the community projects the two cities have worked on collaboratively and hoped the two cities could continue working together for both communities. Evan Lo, Mayor of the City of Campbell, congratulated the newly elected and re- elected councilmembers for the City of Saratoga. He also thanked the council for the opportunities that the two cities have had to work together and hope they continue to do so in the future. Michael Shadman congratulated the newly elected and re- elected Saratoga Council members. In addition, he noted the opening of his new restaurant in the Village — Bell Tower Bistro — and invited everyone to visit his restaurant. COUNCIL DIRECTION None CEREMONIAL ITEMS 1. COMMENDATION FOR FORMER COUNCILMEMBER SUSIE NAGPAL STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Read and present commendation to family members of Susie Nagpal (Subashree Vedantham) Mayor King invited Amit Nagpal, Susie's husband, up on stage and together, the Council members read and presented the commendation to Mr. Nagpal. NEW BUSINESS 2. CERTIFICATION OF NOVEMBER 2, 2010 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS AND CANVAS OF RETURNS FROM THE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS FOR COUNCIL CANDIDATES STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Adopting Certification of the 2010 Election RESOLUTION NO. 10 — 069 MILLER/PAGE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ADOPTING CERTIFICATION OF THE 2010 ELECTION. MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0. 2 3. REMARKS FROM OUTGOING MAYOR KING AND FELLOW COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor King thanked her family members for their never - ending support during the past eight years. She also thanked her friends for their support and acknowledged the many friends that she has made during her public service. She thanked the residents for giving her the opportunity to serve their community. In addition, she thanked city staff for all their work and for making the City of Saratoga such a wonderful place to live. Fellow council members each thanked Mayor King for all her hard work and for the opportunity they had to work with her. 4. PRESENTATION OF COMMENDATION AND OUTGOING GIFT TO MAYOR KING Together the council read and presented the commendation to Mayor King. At 7:50 p.m. Mayor King announced there would be a five minute recess. 5. FIVE MINUTE RECESS Ann Sullivan, City Clerk, called the Special Meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. 6. OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution and Direct the City Clerk to Administer the Oath of Office to Newly Elected Council Members. RESOLUTION NO. 10 - MILLER/CAPPELLO MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS. MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0. Family members joined Councilmember Page on stage and City Clerk Ann Sullivan administered the Oath of Office to re- elected Councilmember Chuck Page. Assemblymember Jim Beall administered the Oath of Office to re- elected Councilmember Jill Hunter. Mr. Lo joined Councilmember Emily Lo on stage and City Clerk Ann Sullivan administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember Emily Lo. 7. REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL 3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Appoint Mayor and Vice Mayor 1. City Clerk declares the offices of Mayor and Vice Mayor to be vacant. 2. Nomination of the Mayor. 3. Nomination of the Vice Mayor. 4. Administer Oath of Office to New Mayor. 5. Administer Oath of Office to New Vice Mayor. Ann Sullivan, City Clerk, announced that the office of Mayor and Vice Mayor were vacant and would now accept nominations for Mayor. Councilmember Chuck Page nominated Councilmember Howard Miller to serve as Mayor for the year 2011. PAGE /CAPPELLO MOVED TO APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER HOWARD MILLER AS MAYOR FOR THE YEAR 2011. MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0. Ann Sullivan, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Howard Miller. Mayor Miller announced the Office of Vice Mayor was vacant and asked for nominations for Vice Mayor. Councilmember Manny Cappello nominated Councilmember Chuck Page to serve as Vice Mayor for the year 2011. CAPPELLO/LO MOVED TO APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER CHUCK PAGE AS VICE MAYOR FOR THEYEAR 2011. MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0. Ann Sullivan, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to Vice Mayor Chuck Page. 8. REMARKS FROM NEW MAYOR, VICE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Howard Miller thanked family, friends, fellow council members, and the community for their support. Mayor Miller noted that his goals for the coming year may be broad; however, they should be expected, and the goal is to improve the City for all citizens. He stated that as elected officials, the Council is expected to represent all citizens and he intends to do that. He added the Council will listen to everyone whether they send an email or attend council meetings. He noted he will continue to work on the improvement of city sidewalks and roads, improve and expand City parks, and if the City is successful in acquiring property in the Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District, this would help build the Saratoga to the Sea Trail. The City will move forward with refinancing the City Library Bond, which will save Saratoga residents 2 million dollars. He will work to improve the economic vitality of the City and the visioning process for the 4 Village. He would like the Council to work on various ordinances including the Sign Ordinance. During the next year the City expects to activate the city's first solar installation, which will significantly reduce the energy costs for the city. He added his first official act as Mayor will be planting daffodils in Kevin Moran Park on Saturday, December 4 He concluded by thanking his wife, Sandy, for making everything possible. Vice Mayor Chuck Page thanked his family for enduring the last four years and the amount of time he was away from his family. He also thanked the staff for everything they do and promised he would learn the names of every one of the roads and parks staff members as they are the people that make the city what it is from a "usability" standpoint. He also thanked Terry Calderone, Captain of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office — Westside Substation, for his great leadership in the community and wished him the best in his upcoming retirement. He thanked the 2010 council candidates for conducting a great campaign during this past election season. He concluded by re- affirming the Council's commitment to work with the community to develop a vision to improve the economic vitality of the Village. Councilmember Jill Hunter, Councilmember Manny Cappello, and Councilmember Emily Lo also thanked the community.for their support and stated they are looking forward to working with the community to keep Saratoga as one of the best places to live in the Bay Area. ADJOURNMENT TO THEATER LOBBY FOR SHORT RECEPTION There being no further business, Mayor Miller asked for a motion to adjourn the Special Meeting. PAGE /CAPPELLO MOVED TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING. MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0. Respectfully submitted, Ann Sullivan, CMC City Clerk 5