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SARATOGA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 17, 2011
The City Council met in Closed Session in the Administrative Conference Room at
4:30PM.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation
Significant Exposure to Litigation (Government Code Section 54956(b): 2 cases.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property described as APN517 -32 -001 and APN503 -48 -014.
Conference with Legal Counsel City- Designated Labor Negotiators Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6
Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Attorney
Mayor Miller called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Manny Cappello, Emily Lo, Jill Hunter,
Vice Mayor Chuck Page, and Mayor Howard Miller
ABSENT: None
ALSO Dave Anderson, City Manager
PRESENT: Richard Taylor, City Attorney
Ann Sullivan, City Clerk
Mary Furey, Administrative Services Director
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Chris Riordan, Interim Community Development Director
Michael Taylor, Recreation and Facilities Director
Crystal Morrow, Administrative Analyst II
REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA
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City Clerk Ann Sullivan reported that pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda
for the meeting of August 17, 2011, was properly posted on August 11, 2011.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Miller announced there was no reportable information from Closed Session and
that Council would return to the Administrative Conference Room following the Regular
Meeting to address the remaining Closed Session items.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS PUBLIC
Elaine Clabeaux addressed the Council regarding the progress of the Prospect Avenue
median project. She noted this project should be regarded as a safety improvement
project for school children rather than a beautification project, specifically in the Miller
Avenue and Scully Road area.
[Mayor Miller noted the City is addressing the cross walk improvements near Christa
McAuliffe Elementary School and the Prospect Avenue project improvements are
continuing].
Vishal Goel invited everyone to the Bollywood Dance on Sunday, August 21 from 5:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Village.
Scott Anderson addressed the Council regarding the new boutique shop in the Village
"A Vine Life" and asked Council to consider waiving the $3,500 Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) fee.
Denise Goldberg addressed the Council regarding a residential remodel under
construction on an adjoining parcel to her property.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON AGENDIZED ITEMS
Tamon Norimoto, PG &E governmental representative, provided a brief report on the
extensive tree removal activity along Joe's Trail. He acknowledged the many complaints
received by the City and PG &E regarding the removal of so many trees. He explained
the reason for the tree removal and the methodology used in order to prevent major
power outages caused by tree foliage in the proximity of power lines. He noted PG &E
will be replanting native vegetation and new trees in the tree removal area. In addition,
he noted PG &E will work with City staff to ensure a long -term irrigation plan for the
newly planted trees and shrubs. Mr. Norimoto noted citizens could call him directly at
408.282.7294 regarding any additional questions they have.
Council asked that PG &E take great steps to ensure that all new plantings are watered
sufficiently and to have a long -term irrigation plan. Council also recommended that
PG &E improve their outreach program to the public regarding extensive tree removal
projects.
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COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
Council Member Cappello suggested agendizing the CUP fee waiver request presented
by Scott Anderson. Vice Mayor Page seconded Council Member Cappello's request.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Hunter noted the Senior Center is hosting a pancake breakfast on
Saturday morning along with a Garage Sale in the parking lot at the Community Center.
Council Member Lo announced the Saratoga Library will be closed on August 23 for
technology upgrades. In addition, she noted the public input meeting regarding the Sign
Ordinance update will be at 5:00 p.m. on August 22 in the Administrative Conference
Room at City Hall.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REFUNDING SUMMARY REPORT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1. Review 2001 General Obligation Bond Refunding Summary Report, refunding
documents and schedules, and new 2011 GO Bond Debt Payment Schedule.
2. Present Mayor Howard A. Miller with a commendation from the City for
initiating the General Obligation Bond refunding.
Mary Furey, Finance and Administrative Services Director, presented the staff report.
Following Ms. Furey's brief report, Vice Mayor Page and Council Members Hunter,
Lo, and Cappello read and presented a commendation to Mayor Miller recognizing
him for his financial astuteness with regard to the GO Bond Debt refinancing.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 6, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes.
Council Member Hunter removed this item for one correction.
HUNTER/PAGE MOVED TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES JULY 6, 2011 AS AMENDED. MOTION PASSED 5 -0-
0.
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3. CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JULY 14, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes as submitted for the July 14, 2011, City Council Special Meeting.
HUNTER/PAGE MOVED TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
MEETING MINUTES JULY 14, 2011. MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0.
4. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK REGISTERS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council review and accept the Check Registers for the following
Accounts Payable cycles:
June 30, 2011
July 7, 2011
July 11, 2011
July 14, 2011
July 18, 2011
HUNTER/PAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTERS FOR
THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CYCLES: JUNE 30, 2011, JULY
7, 2011, JULY 11, 2011, JULY 14, 2011, AND JULY 18, 2011. MOTION
PASSED 5 -0 -0.
5. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK REGISTER
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council review and accept the Check Registers for the following
Accounts Payable payment cycles:
July 21, 2011
July 25, 2011
August 4, 2011
August 9, 2011
HUNTER/PAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTERS FOR
THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAYMENT CYCLES: JULY 21,
2011, JULY 25, 2011, AUGUST 4, 2011, AND AUGUST 9, 2011. MOTION
PASSED 5 -0 -0.
6. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED MAY 31, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Review and accept the Treasurer's Report for the month ended May 31, 2011.
HUNTER/PAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR
THE MONTH ENDED MAY 31, 2011. MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0.
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7. ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council review and approve the Investment Policy for Fiscal Year
2011/12.
Vice Mayor Page removed this item for comment and clarification.
Mary Furey, Finance and Administrative Services Director, explained the Investment
Policy.
PAGE /CAPPELLO MOVED TO APPROVE THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2011/12. MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0.
8. CITIZEN OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUNDS GRANT (COPS /SLESF)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution authorizing the continued use of the Citizen Options for Public
Safety Program's Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (COPS /SLESF)
grant as a source of funds for additional public safety services.
Council Member Hunter removed this item for discussion and clarification.
Mary Furey, Finance and Administrative Services Director, explained the
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds Grant (COPS /SLESF)
RESOLUTION NO. 11— 055
PAGE /CAPPELLO MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CONTINUED USE OF THE CITIZEN OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
PROGRAM'S SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND
(COPS /SLESF) GRANT AS A SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES. MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0.
9. ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY FIRE CODE TO EXEMPT FROM
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PARKING
STRUCTURES MADE FROM NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS THAT
ARE AT LEAST 20 FEET FROM THE NEAREST BUILDING AND MEET
CERTAIN OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt attached ordinance to amend the City Fire Code to exempt from automatic
sprinkler system requirements parking structures made from non combustible
materials that are at least 20 feet from the nearest building and meet certain other
requirements.
ORDINANCE NO. 287
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HUNTER/PAGE MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY
FIRE CODE TO EXEMPT FROM AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS PARKING STRUCTURES MADE FROM NON-
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS THAT ARE AT LEAST 20 FEET FROM THE
NEAREST BUILDING AND MEET CERTAIN OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0.
10. SARATOGA MONTE SERENO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCOTT
PETERSEN MEMORIAL COLLECTION
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept donated funds collected by Saratoga Monte Sereno Community Foundation in
memory of Scott Petersen for the Saratoga Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT).
Council Member Hunter removed this item for comment and discussion.
Crystal Morrow, Administrative Analyst, presented the staff report. Ms. Morrow
noted that $1,180 dollars were donated in Scott Peterson's memory and at the request
of Scott Peterson's parents those funds are to be used by the Saratoga Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT).
The following people requested to speak on this item:
Terrie Creamer, President of the Saratoga -Monte Sereno Community Foundation.
Kathleen King, former Saratoga Council Member and Mayor.
On behalf of the Council, Mayor Miller accepted the $1,180 check to the City of
Saratoga which, at the request of Mr. and Mrs. Peterson, is to be used by the Saratoga
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Mayor Miller expressed his thanks
to the people who donated in Scott Peterson's memory.
HUNTER/PAGE MOVED TO ACCEPT DONATED FUNDS COLLECTED BY
SARATOGA MONTE SERENO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IN MEMORY
OF SCOTT PETERSEN FOR THE SARATOGA COMMUNITY
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT). MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0.
11. SARATOGA MONTE SERENO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT FOR
TREE DEDICATION PROGRAM
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept grant from the Saratoga Monte Sereno Community Foundation and approve
the attached budget adjustment resolution.
Council Member Hunter removed this item for comment.
The following people requested to speak on this item:
Terrie Creamer, President of the Saratoga -Monte Sereno Community Foundation.
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Kathleen King, former Saratoga Council Member and Mayor.
On behalf of the Council, Mayor Miller accepted the $2,500 check to the City of
Saratoga. This grant is to be used by the Saratoga Tree and Bench Dedication
Program to further reduce the cost of trees purchased from $250 per tree to $125 per
tree for up to 20 trees.
RESOLUTION NO. 11 059
HUNTER/PAGE MOVED TO ACCEPT GRANT FROM THE SARATOGA
MONTE SERENO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND APPROVE THE
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT RESOLUTION. MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0.
12. QUITO ROAD BRIDGES ENVIRONMENTAL WORK
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for consulting services with the
David J. Powers Associates for NEPA and CEQA environmental documents for
the Quito Road Bridge Replacements for the amount of $135,195.00.
HUNTER/PAGE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH THE
DAVID J. POWERS ASSOCIATES FOR NEPA AND CEQA
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS FOR THE QUITO ROAD BRIDGE
REPLACEMENTS FOR THE AMOUNT OF $135,195.00. MOTION PASSED
5 -0 -0.
13. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Move to adopt the resolution approving a revised meeting schedule.
RESOLUTION NO. 11— 056
HUNTER/PAGE MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPROVING A
REVISED MEETING SCHEDULE. MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0.
14. MOTOR VEHICLE (MV) RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON
MELINDA CIRCLE
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Move to adopt MV Resolution restricting parking on a portion of Melinda Circle.
MV RESOLUTION NO. 299
HUNTER/PAGE MOVED TO ADOPT MV RESOLUTION RESTRICTING
PARKING ON A PORTION OF MELINDA CIRCLE. MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0.
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15. SARATOGA EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION (SEA) SIDE LETTER OF
AGREEMENT FOR REDUCTIONS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution approving the side letter of agreement with SEA agreeing to both
long term and short term reductions in compensation and/or benefits currently
provided to the SEA represented employees.
Council Member Hunter removed this item for comment.
RESOLUTION NO. 11— 057
HUNTER/PAGE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SIDE
LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH SEA AGREEING TO BOTH LONG
TERM AND SHORT TERM REDUCTIONS IN COMPENSATION AND /OR
BENEFITS CURRENTLY PROVIDED TO THE SEA REPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES. MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
OLD BUSINESS
16. REVIEW OF THE CITY'S "OVER THE COUNTER" DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW PROCESS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction to staff on the following alternatives to modify the Community
Development Department's process of reviewing non discretionary residential
building permit applications for any new structure, addition to footprint of a structure
or increase in structure height as to "Over the Counter: clearance.
Chris Riordan, Acting Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Miller invited public comment.
The following people requested to speak on this item:
Elaine Clabeaux noted she supports neighborhood notification; an appeal process that
residents are aware of; and the posting of permits on the remodel property.
Adam Montgomery noted the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors is not supportive
of either option 1 or option 2 as alternatives to modify the Community Development
Department's process of reviewing non discretionary residential building permit
applications. They do support notification to surrounding neighbors and posting a
project sign. He added that when a public notice is provided to a neighboring property
owner, there is an assumption that there is a right to appeal or comment; however, if it
is an Administerial Permit process, the adjoining neighbor doesn't have that right. He
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suggested there be an agreement between the City and the property owner applying
for a permit that the property owner notifies the neighbors or, that a sign be placed on
the front of the property noting the planned remodel.
Denise Goldberg read a statement regarding her concerns over the residential remodel
under construction on the property adjoining her property. Ms. Goldberg
recommended implementing a neighborhood notification process without change to
the appeals process.
Doug Robertson, Planning Commissioner and resident, recommended rectifying the
expansion or reconstruction of the 50% rule and agreed with Ms. Goldberg's
suggestion that thresholds of square footage would be preferable, rather than the 50%
rule. He also recommended the City lower the height limit of 18 feet to 14 feet or
something in that height range. He noted that he does support the 10 -day review
process period. He noted that currently there are limits regarding square footage and
height limits and this isn't consistent with our values in terms of allowing an 18 foot
single story with a 2,000 square foot addition being allowed, without anything more
than an Over the Counter Review (OTC). He noted that Council could choose to have
everything go to the Planning Commission for review or they could look at the
current limits set on square footage and height, and what is allowed under
Administrative Review of OTC and, if appropriate, adjust those limits.
No one else requested to speak on this item.
Mayor Miller closed the public comment period.
Council concurred that some changes to the Over the Counter (OTC) review process
needed to be made immediately to allow for neighbor awareness and comments.
They also concurred there were additional aspects of the review process that needed
further research and discussion along with public input.
Council concurred to agendize the OTC review process for discussion and direction at
the Council Retreat in January 2012.
MOTION TO DIRECTION:
PAGE/HUNTER MOVED TO, AS A STOP GAP MEASURE, THE
FOLLOWING:
ANY APPLICANT SUBMITTING A BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS THAT INCLUDES EITHER AN
INCREASE IN FLOOR AREA OR AN INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT
AND WHOSE PROJECT WILL BE REVIEWED OVER THE COUNTER;
0 IS REQUIRED TO POST A PROJECT DESCRIPTION ON A
WEATHER -PROOF SIGN ON A STAKE IN THE GROUND
LOCATED IN THE FRONT YARD FOR EASY VISUAL AND
REVIEW OF NEIGHBORS, FOR THE DURATION OF THE
REMODEL PROJECT, THEREBY, INITIATING THE 10 -DAY
PERIOD FOR COMMENT EFFECTIVE THE FOLLOWING DAY;
AND
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O AGENDIZE THIS EVENINGS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
FURTHER DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION AT THE ANNUAL
COUNCIL RETREAT REGARDING:
SYNCING THE LANGUAGE OF LEVELS OF
QUALIFICATION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD
NOTIFICATION;
RESPONSIBLE PARTY FOR NEIGHBORHOOD
NOTIFICATION;
PARAMETERS REGARDING SQUARE FEET AND
HEIGHT LIMITS;
IF COUNCIL CONCURS AT THE ANNUAL COUNCIL
RETREAT, ASSIGN THIS ITEM TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR ADDITIONAL REVIEW, WITH
PUBLIC INPUT, AND A RECOMMENDATION FOR A
NEW PROCESS OF REVIEWING NON DISCRETIONARY
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR
ANY NEW STRUCTURE, ADDITION TO FOOTPRINT OF
A STRUCTURE OR INCREASE IN STRUCTURE HEIGHT.
Mayor Miller asked for a friendly amendment to the motion noting that the 10 -day
appeal period will officially begin upon verification from City staff noting that the
proposed remodel notice has been posted in the front yard of the proposed remodel
property.
Vice Mayor Page concurred with the friendly amendment to the motion and Council
Member Hunter seconded the friendly amendment as well.
MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0.
Council Member Hunter inquired about using the City website to post permit
applications.
City Manager Dave Anderson stated this feature will become available in the near
future via the TrakIT software that is currently being used in the Community
Development Department.
Council Member Cappello noted Council hasn't addressed the issue of the types of
projects that would be considered discretionary and subject to Administrative Design
Review allowing the Community Development Director to implement changes.
Mayor Miller noted the Planning Commission is working on their goals for this year
and that this issue should be discussed at the annual Council Retreat in January 2012.
Vice Mayor Page concurred with Mayor Miller and added that the Council should
have an opportunity to discuss this issue in depth and that the Council Retreat is the
opportune time to discuss and provide direction to the Planning Commission.
Council Member Cappello noted he is anxious to address this issue; however, he is in
agreement with Mayor Miller's suggestion to agendize this issue for discussion at the
2012 Council Retreat.
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17. ACQUISITION OF CONGRESS SPRINGS PROPERTY FROM THE
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA INCLUDING DEDICATION OF
CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA AND
THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AND
ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the attached resolution (1) adopting the Negative Declaration for the
acquisition and easement; (2) approving a project funding agreement with
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD) and County of Santa Clara
Parks and Recreation Department; (3) approving a purchase agreement with Santa
Clara County Roads Department; and (4) granting a conservation easement to the
County of Santa Clara and the MROSD.
Richard Taylor, City Attorney, presented the staff report.
Mayor Miller invited public comment.
No one requested to speak on this item.
Mayor Miller closed the public comment period.
RESOLUTION NO. 11— 058
PAGE/ HUNTER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION (1) ADOPTING
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE ACQUISITION AND
EASEMENT; (2) APPROVING A PROJECT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (MROSD) AND
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT;
(3) APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SANTA CLARA
COUNTY ROADS DEPARTMENT; AND (4) GRANTING A
CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA AND
THE MROSD. MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0.
18. LET'S MOVE CITY PLAN
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept report and approve the draft Let's Move City Plan.
Crystal Morrow, Administrative Analyst, presented the staff report.
Mayor Miller invited public comment.
No one requested to speak on this item.
Mayor Miller closed the public comment period.
LO /PAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE DRAFT LET'S MOVE CITY PLAN.
MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0.
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NEW BUSINESS
19. CONSIDER PROPOSED RESPONSES TO SANTA CLARA COUNTY CIVIL
GRAND JURY REPORTS ON REHIRING PENSIONERS, EMERGENCY
DISPATCH IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY, AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESPONSE PROTOCOLS AND CONSOLIDATION OPPORTUNITIES
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Review the Grand Jury Reports and authorize the Mayor to sign the proposed
responses.
City Attorney Richard Taylor presented the staff report.
Mayor Miller invited public comment.
No one requested to speak on this item.
Mayor Miller closed the public comment period.
Vice Mayor Page suggested re- wording the response to the Grand Jury Report
regarding "Fighting Fire or Fighting Change in Recommendation 1B to say, "the
City will continue to evaluate the responses from the Santa Clara County Fire
Department (SCCFD) He noted the City receives a weekly report from the SCCFD
that shows where they responded and why and that one of the areas the SCCFD could
expand on is the response time so that the City could determine what their service
level commitment is to the City and its residents, and is the SCCFD meeting this
service level.
Vice Mayor Page recommended changing the wording to: "the City will implement
this recommendation on an ongoing basis through regular consultations with the
independent fire districts serving Saratoga residents
PAGE /HUNTER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE
PROPOSED RESPONSES AS AMENDED. MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0.
ADHOC AGENCY ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Mayor Howard Miller Nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Chuck Page reported:
Council Finance Committee met today.
Let's Move City met today and this item was voted on during this evening's meeting.
Councilmember Jill Hunter reported:
Historical Foundation is having an event a week from this Sunday and there is an
auction event scheduled at Saratoga Springs in October.
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Councilmember Emily Lo reported:
Library Joint Powers Association She received letters from the Mayor of Los Altos
Hills and the Mayor of Los Altos regarding their concern pertaining to the Library JPA
decision to implement the $80 non resident fee for library cards (which exempts students
in grades K through 8 within the county jurisdiction).
*Councilmember Lo noted she attended the last VTA Advisory Committee meeting as an
alternate for Mayor Miller. She stated there is a status report available regarding the
Expressway Lane on Interstate 680 from September 20, 2010 to June 30, 2011 and noted
there are 45,000 first -time users since the opening of this lane, generating a daily revenue
average of $3,600.
Councilmember Manny Cappello reported:
Chamber of Commerce the Saratoga Farmers Market is expanding weekly and has
relocated to Blaney Plaza.
Santa Clara County Emergency Council attended the last meeting and noted the
Emergency Council is diligently advocating the Alert SCC program and recommended
that everyone visit their website at www.alertscc.com and sign up for emergency alert
information. He added he is participating in a sub committee of this group that has been
tasked to create "best practices" in terms of what the other cities in the County are doing
regarding emergency preparedness.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Vice Mayor Page noted he received the packet from the League of California Cities
(LCC) regarding the LCC annual meeting and noted there are several resolutions that he
will be voting on as the delegate from the City of Saratoga: Alternative Methods of
Meeting Public Noticing Requirements; TORT Reform; Raising Public Awareness About
the Imminent Health and Safety Concerns for Bullied Children; Prison Rape Elimination
Act of 2003; Replacement of the Death Penalty with a Sentence of Life Imprisonment
Without the Possibility of Parole; and to Provide a Commendation to the "New" City of
Bell. He added this item could be agendized for review on the next agenda if Council
was interesting in discussing these items prior to the September conference.
Council Member Hunter expressed her appreciation of the PGE representative attending
the meeting this evening and addressing the Council regarding the tree removal issue.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no additional business, at 10:45 p.m. Mayor Miller stated Council would
move to the Administrative Conference Room to continue with Closed Session items and
the Regular meeting will adjourn from there after the completion of the Closed Session
items.
PAGE /CAPPELLO MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING AFTER
THE COMPLETION OF CLOSED SESSION. MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Ann u Ivan, CMC
City Clerk
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