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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2017
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
At 5 30 p m , the City Council held a Joint Meeting with Saratoga Neighborhoods and
Neighborhood Watch groups in the Joan Pisani Community Center at 19655 Allendale Avenue
in Saratoga
At 7 06 p m , Mayor Lo called the regular session to order in the Civic Theater at 13777
Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT Mayor Emily Lo, Vice Mayor Mary -Lynne Bernald, Council
Members Manny Cappello, Howard Miller
ABSENT Council Member Rishi Kumar (excused)
ALSO PRESENT James Lindsay, City Manager
Crystal Botheho, City Clerk/Asst to City Manager
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Mary Furey, Finance & Administrative Services Director
Tony McFarlane, Finance Manager
Maimm Cabute, Public Works Analyst II
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
Crystal Botheho, City Clerk/Asst. to the City Manager, reported that the agenda for this meeting
was properly posted on June 1, 2017
REPORT FROM JOINT MEETING
Captain Rich Urena provided an overview of the City Council's Joint Meeting with Saratoga
Neighborhoods He noted that the meeting included a presentation on current crime trends,
burglary prevention tips, neighborhood success stories, and news from the Sheriff's Office
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Lo announced the Saratoga Summer Movie Night series starting Friday, June 16 at El
Quito Park She also invited the community to the City's ribbon cutting for the new electric
vehicle charging station at the Library on June 22, Living Room Conversations on June 27, and
$5 Wednesday lunches at the Senior Center starting in July
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the City Council minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting on May 17, 2017
Saratoga City Council Agenda — Page 1 of 11
MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR
THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MAY 17, 2017 MOTION PASSED.
AYES LO, BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER NOES• NONE ABSTAIN. NONE
ABSENT. KUMAR.
1.2. Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers
Recommended Action:
Review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment cycles
5/16/2017 Period 11, 5/23/2017 Penod 11; and 5/30/2017 Period 11
MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ACCEPT CHECK REGISTERS FOR THE
FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAYMENT CYCLES: 5/16/2017 PERIOD
11; 5/23/2017 PERIOD 11; AND 5/30/2017 PERIOD 11 MOTION PASSED AYES
LO, BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER. NOES. NONE. ABSTAIN NONE ABSENT
KUMAR
1 3 Treasurer's Report for the Month Ended April 30, 2017
Recommended Action:
Review and accept the amended Treasurer's Report for the month ended April 30, 2017
MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ACCEPT THE AMENDED TREASURER'S
REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED APRIL 30, 2017. MOTION PASSED AYES
LO, BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER NOES• NONE ABSTAIN NONE ABSENT
KUMAR.
1.4. Fiscal Year 2017/18 Operating & Capital Budget Adoption
Recommended Action:
Adopt resolution approving the Proposed FY 2017/18 Operating and Capital Budgets,
directing staff to incorporate within the fmal adopted budget any modifications related to
late -breaking changes, minor corrections, carryforward appropriations, refined estimates,
grant approvals, claim reimbursements, pass-through appropnations, or additional direction
from Council upon adoption of the budget
Council Member Miller removed this item from the Consent Calendar to comment on it
RESOLUTION NO. 17-029
MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
PROPOSED FY 2017/18 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS, DIRECTING
STAFF TO INCORPORATE WITHIN THE FINAL ADOPTED BUDGET ANY
MODIFICATIONS RELATED TO LATE -BREAKING CHANGES, MINOR
CORRECTIONS, CARRYFORWARD APPROPRIATIONS, REFINED
ESTIMATES, GRANT APPROVALS, CLAIM REIMBURSEMENTS, PASS-
THROUGH APPROPRIATIONS, OR ADDITIONAL DIRECTION FROM
COUNCIL UPON ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET. MOTION PASSED AYES LO,
BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER NOES• NONE ABSTAIN. NONE ABSENT
KUMAR
1 5 Fiscal Year 2017/18 Gann Appropriation Limit
Saratoga City Council Agenda — Page 2 of 11
Recommended Action:
Review report and adopt a resolution approving the Gann Appropnation Limit for FY
2017/18
RESOLUTION NO. 17-030
MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
GANN APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FY 2017/18. MOTION PASSED AYES• LO,
BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER NOES• NONE ABSTAIN. NONE ABSENT.
KUMAR
1 6 Annual Approval of the City's Investment Policy - for Fiscal Year 2017/18
Recommended Action:
Review and approve the Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2017/18
MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 MOTION PASSED AYES• LO, BERNALD, CAPPELLO,
MILLER NOES NONE ABSTAIN. NONE. ABSENT. KUMAR.
1 7 Saratoga Senior Coordinating Council Support and Facility Use Renewal
Recommended Action:
Accept report and adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Agreement for Support and Use of Facilities with the Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating
Council.
Council Member Cappello commented upon this item
RESOLUTION NO. 17-031
MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR SUPPORT AND USE
OF FACILITIES WITH THE SARATOGA AREA SENIOR COORDINATING
COUNCIL MOTION PASSED AYES LO, BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER. NOES
NONE ABSTAIN NONE ABSENT KUMAR
1 8 Second Amendment to Household Hazardous Waste Agreement with Santa Clara
County
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment Santa Clara County
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement with a $38,178 90
augmentation for Fiscal Year 2017/18
Council Member Miller commented upon this item
MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT SANTA CLARA COUNTY HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH A
$38,178.90 AUGMENTATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 MOTION PASSED
AYES- LO, BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER NOES NONE ABSTAIN. NONE.
ABSENT KUMAR.
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1.9. Acceptance of Trail Easement on 22100 Mt Eden Road Property
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution Accepting the Offer to Dedicate a Trail Easement on property located at
22100 Mt Eden Road (APN 503-09-005) and authorize the City Manager to sign a
Certificate of Acceptance and the City Clerk to Record the Easement
RESOLUTION NO. 17-032
MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE OFFER
TO DEDICATE A TRAIL EASEMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22100 MT.
EDEN ROAD (APN 503-09-005) AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN A CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE AND THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD
THE EASEMENT MOTION PASSED AYES LO, BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER.
NOES NONE ABSTAIN. NONE. ABSENT. KUMAR
1 10 Motor Vehicle (MV) Resolution Installing Parking Restriction on Old Oak Way
Recommended Action:
Adopt Motor Vehicle (MV) Resolution installing parking restriction on Old Oak Way
RESOLUTION MV -317
MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ADOPT MOTOR VEHICLE (MV) RESOLUTION
INSTALLING PARKING RESTRICTION ON OLD OAK WAY MOTION PASSED
AYES• LO, BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER. NOES. NONE. ABSTAIN. NONE
ABSENT. KUMAR.
1.11. Fiscal Year 2016/17 Budget Adjustment and Contract Amendment for City Traffic
Engineer Services
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt a resolution appropriating $35,000 in additional funds in FY 2016/17 for the City
Traffic Consultant.
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Amendment to the three year
Agreement with Fehr and Peers Transportation Consultants increasing the FY 2016/17
not to exceed amount from $85,000 to $120,000, and the remaining years not to exceed
amounts from $85,000 to $105,000
RESOLUTION NO. 17-033
MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING
$35,000 IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN FY 2016/17 FOR THE CITY TRAFFIC
CONSULTANT; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE THREE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH FEHR
AND PEERS TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS INCREASING THE FY 2016/17
NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT FROM $85,000 TO 5120,000; AND THE REMAINING
YEARS NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNTS FROM $85,000 TO 5105,000 MOTION
PASSED AYES• LO, BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER NOES. NONE. ABSTAIN.
NONE. ABSENT. KUMAR
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1 12 Ordinance Regarding Commercial Marijuana Activity and Marijuana Cultivation
(Second Reading)
Recommended Action:
Waive the second reading and adopt the attached ordinance that would (a) prohibit the
establishment of commercial marijuana activity within the City limits, (b) prohibit all
outdoor cultivation of manjuana, and (c) regulate the indoor cultivation of marijuana for
personal use permitted by State law
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for public comment.
Mayor Lo invited public comment
The following person requested to speak
Dr Janet Redman
No one else requested to speak
ORDINANCE NO. 349
BERNALD/CAPPELLO MOVED TO WAIVE THE SECOND READING AND
ADOPT THE ATTACHED ORDINANCE THAT WOULD (A) PROHIBIT THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMERCIAL MARIJUANA ACTIVITY WITHIN THE
CITY LIMITS; (B) PROHIBIT ALL OUTDOOR CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA;
AND (C) REGULATE THE INDOOR CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA FOR
PERSONAL USE PERMITTED BY STATE LAW. MOTION PASSED AYES LO,
BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER NOES- NONE ABSTAIN NONE ABSENT
KUMAR
1 13 Update to City Council Norms of Operation
Recommended Action:
Approve the resolution amending the City Council Norms of Operation.
RESOLUTION NO. 17-034
MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
CITY COUNCIL NORMS OF OPERATION MOTION PASSED AYES• LO,
BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER. NOES. NONE. ABSTAIN. NONE. ABSENT.
KUMAR
2. PUBLIC HEARING
2.1. Declaration of Measure L (Arrowhead) Election Results and Ordinance Authonzing
Levying Special Taxes in the Arrowhead Community Facilities District
Recommended Action:
1) Conduct public hearing on the attached ordinance authonzmg levying a special tax on
properties in the Arrowhead Community Facilities District,
2) Adopt the resolution declaring the election results of Measure L; and
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3) Introduce and waive the first reading of the ordinance and direct staff to place the
ordinance on the Consent Calendar at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City
Council for adoption
Crystal Bothelio, City Clerk/Asst to the City Manager, presented the staff report.
Mayor Lo invited public comment on the item
No one requested to speak
RESOLUTION NO. 17-035
CAPPELLO/MILLER MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THE
ELECTION RESULTS OF MEASURE L; AND INTRODUCE AND WAIVE THE
FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE AND DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE THE
ORDINANCE ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AT THE NEXT REGULARLY
SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION. MOTION
PASSED. AYES. LO, BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER NOES• NONE ABSTAIN.
NONE ABSENT- KUMAR
2 2 Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLA -1 - Public Hearing, Approval of
Engmeer's Report, and Confirmation of Assessments for FY 17-18
Recommended Action:
Move to adopt the Resolution Ordering the Improvements and Confirming the Diagram and
Assessments for FY 17-18
Public Works Director John Cherbone presented the staff report
Mayor Lo invited public comment on the item
No one requested to speak
RESOLUTION NO. 17-036
MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO MOVE TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 17-18 MOTION PASSED AYES- LO, BERNALD,
CAPPELLO, MILLER NOES NONE ABSTAIN. NONE. ABSENT. KUMAR.
2 3 Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLA -1 - Public Heanng for Proposition
218 Protest Election for the Annexation of a New Zone 39 (Brookview) and Confirmation
of Assessments for FY 17-18
Recommended Action:
Following the public hearing accept the results of the balloting and if approved adopt the
Resolution Ordenng the Improvements and Confirming the Diagram and Assessments for
FY 17-18
Council Member Cappello recused himself from this item.
Public Works Director John Cherbone presented the staff report
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Mayor Lo invited public comment on the item.
The following people requested to speak
Luanna Day
Chuck Page
Tom McAvoy
No one else requested to speak
Mayor Lo closed the public heanng and proceeded to the next agenda item to allow staff
time to count ballots.
Crystal Bothelio, City Clerk/Asst to the City Manager, reported that 106 votes were cast in
favor of the annexation and 56 opposed Additionally, 1 ballot did not include a vote and
was not counted.
RESOLUTION NO. 17-037
BERNALD/MILLER MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION ORDERING THE
IMPROVEMENTS AND CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS
FOR FY 17-18 MOTION PASSED. AYES. LO, BERNALD, MILLER NOES- NONE
ABSTAIN CAPPELLO ABSENT. KUMAR
3. GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1. Informational Report on Leaf Blowers
Recommended Action:
Accept the report and direct staff accordingly
Crystal Bothelio, City Clerk/Asst to the City Manager, presented the staff report
Mayor Lo invited public comment on the item
The following people requested to speak.
Mary Lou Snow
Chuck Page
No one else requested to speak.
MILLERBERNALD MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AND SCHEDULE
AN ORDINANCE FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION THAT WOULD
PROHIBIT USE OF GAS -POWERED LEAF BLOWERS ON WEEKENDS,
REQUIRE LEAF BLOWERS BE NO LOUDER THAN 65 DBA MEASURED AT 50
FEET FROM THE DEVICE, PHASED IN OVER A 2 YEAR PERIOD; STAFF WAS
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FURTHER DIRECTED TO PRESENT OPTIONS FOR THE SUBJECT OF
ENFORCEMENT ACTION, SUCH AS PROPERTY OWNER OR GARDENER,
AND TO DEVELOP AN OUTREACH PLAN THAT WOULD INFORM
RESIDENTS, PROPERTY OWNERS, AND GARDENERS OF THE
REGULATIONS IN THE ORDINANCE
Council Member Cappello suggested amending the motion to encourage residents to use
electric gas leaf blowers rather than prohibiting use of gas -powered leaf blowers on
weekends.
Council Member Miller accepted the requested change if the commumcations plan includes
efforts to encourage use of non -gas leaf blowers
Vice Mayor Bernald accepted the requested change
MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AND SCHEDULE
AN ORDINANCE FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION THAT WOULD
REQUIRE LEAF BLOWERS BE NO LOUDER THAN 65 DBA MEASURED AT 50
FEET FROM THE DEVICE, PHASED IN OVER A 2 YEAR PERIOD; STAFF WAS
FURTHER DIRECTED TO PRESENT OPTIONS FOR THE SUBJECT OF
ENFORCEMENT ACTION, SUCH AS PROPERTY OWNER OR GARDENER,
AND TO DEVELOP AN OUTREACH PLAN THAT WOULD INFORM
RESIDENTS, PROPERTY OWNERS, AND GARDENERS OF THE
REGULATIONS IN THE ORDINANCE AND ENCOURAGE USE OF NON -GAS
LEAF BLOWERS. MOTION PASSED AYES• LO, BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER.
NOES• NONE ABSTAIN NONE ABSENT. KUMAR.
3 2 Public Safety Task Force Draft Work Plan
Recommended Action:
Provide feedback on the draft Public Safety Task Force Work Plan and authonze the Task
Force to begin work on the plan, including any amendments directed by the City Council
Crystal Botheho, City Clerk/Assistant to the City Manager, presented the staff report
Mayor Lo invited public comment.
The following person requested to speak
Jim Stallman
No one else requested to speak
Chuck Page, Public Safety Task Force Vice Chair, addressed questions from the City
Council.
MILLER/CAPPELLO MOVED TO DIRECT THE PUBLIC SAFETY TASK FORCE
TO: BEGIN IMPLEMENTING THE WORK PLAN AS PROPOSED; PRIORITIZE
CREATING AN IMPROVED PUBLIC SAFETY WEBSITE; AND PRESENT ANY
BUDGET REOUESTS THAT MAY BE NEEDED TO ACHIEVE WORK PLAN
ITEMS BY THE DECEMBER 6, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Council Member Cappello requested an amendment to the motion to add the gathering of
Neighborhood Watch leaders, communications, and metncs as pnonties.
Mayor Lo requested one further amendment to include schools in outreach and
communications efforts.
Council Member Miller and Council Member Cappello accepted the requested amendments
MILLER/CAPPELLO MOVED TO DIRECT THE PUBLIC SAFETY TASK FORCE
TO: BEGIN IMPLEMENTING THE WORK PLAN AS PROPOSED; PRIORITIZE
CREATING AN IMPROVED PUBLIC SAFETY WEBSITE, COMMUNICATIONS
AND OUTREACH, A GATHERING OF NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH LEADERS,
AND DEVELOPMENT OF METRICS; INCLUDE SCHOOLS IN OUTREACH IN
AN EFFORT TO REACH PARENTS; AND PRESENT ANY BUDGET REQUESTS
THAT MAY BE NEEDED TO ACHIEVE WORK PLAN ITEMS BY THE
DECEMBER 6, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MOTION PASSED. AYES. LO,
BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER NOES NONE ABSTAIN. NONE ABSENT.
KUMAR
3.3. Municipal Regional Stormwater (MRP) NPDES Permit Requirement to Implement
Green Infrastructure Plan
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Saratoga Green Infrastructure Plan Framework by June 30, 2017 to comply with
requirements of the MRP
Mamma Cabute, Public Works Analyst II, presented the staff report
Kelly Carroll, West Valley Clean Water Program, addressed questions from the City
Council
Mayor Lo invited public comment on the item
No one requested to speak.
RESOLUTION NO. 17-038
CAPPELLO/MILLER MOVED TO ADOPT THE SARATOGA GREEN
INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN FRAMEWORK BY JUNE 30, 2017 TO COMPLY
WITH REQUIREMENTS OF THE MRP MOTION PASSED. AYES. LO, BERNALD,
CAPPELLO, MILLER NOES NONE. ABSTAIN NONE ABSENT KUMAR
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Emily Lo
Hakone Foundation Board & Executive Committee — the Matsui event went very well.
Attendance was lower than usual due to the weather and final numbers are still being produced
The wash closet donated by Mr. Ito will be installed in June
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Public Art Committee — the Commission discussed development of a utility box art program
Staff will be bringing forward options for a program at the next meeting on June 26, 2017. After
the Committee finalizes the program, it will be brought to the City Council.
West Valley Mayors and Managers — San Jose Council Member Chappie Jones attended the last
meeting Age -friendly communities and efforts to promote healthy lifestyles were discussed.
Vice Mayor Mary -Lynne Bernald
Association of Bay Area Governments
Cities Association of Santa Clara County -Legislative Action Committee — there is a meeting on
June 8, 2017
Saratoga Sister City Organization — Vice Mayor Bernald attended the meeting on behalf of
Council Member Kumar. The group is planning a trip to Croatia, Saratoga Taiko is learning new
pieces, and 2019 marks the 35th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Saratoga and
Muko
Vice Mayor Bernald shared that she attended a meeting held by the Town of Los Altos on the
community's public art master plan.
Vice Mayor Bernald will be attended the Chamber meeting on behalf of Council Member
Kumar
Council Member Manny Cappello
Cities Association of Santa Clara County — the next meeting is June 8, 2017
Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC) — the senior transportation pilot is still in
the planning phases SASCC is working with the County and VTA to get the details finalized
Most of the partnering cities have or will soon allocate funds for the pilot The Adult Care Center
attendance is very good and will soon reach maximum capacity 5 days per week This November
marks the 30th anniversary of the Adult Care Center, so there may be some festivities to celebrate
that milestone Bathroom construction is ongoing and is expected to be complete around June 24,
if there are no further delays
West Valley Sanitation District — the next meeting is the week of June 12, 2017
Council Member Cappello shared he attended the Saratoga Mimstenal Association meeting last
month to discuss a celebration of light event
Council Member Howard Miller
America in Bloom Committee — the Amenca in Bloom events in the City were a success. The
judges visited many different areas of the City and appeared to have been impressed.
Saratoga Ministerial Association
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors — enrollment for businesses residents
is partially completed and will be completed in July. Rates were originally are set at 1% less
expensive than PG&E. Since then, PG&E has increased rates. The Authority expects to repay
loans from the cities by December. There are some surplus funds, because electricity costs were
lower than projected The Board is considenng what to do with the funds and may provide
customers with a small rebate
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee — during the last Board
meeting, a two-year budget was adopted Public transit ridership throughout the Bay Area is
down. It is not clear why, but it may be attnbuted to the low cost of gas A new fee schedule was
approved to support changes in the Next Network plan Students from DeAnza College opposed
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a change to the cost of student passes, but the Board and students were able to identify a
mutually agreeable solution
VTA State Route 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board — Mountain View Council Member John
McAlister was selected as Chair and Council Member Miller was selected as Vice Chair. It
appears that the guideway study may get funded by VTA in 2021 to 2022.
Council Member Rishi Kumar
No report
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Vice Mayor Bernald requested an agenda item on prohibiting off-site signage in the public right
of way, such as real estate signage
Council Member Miller supported the request.
Council Member Miller requested an agenda item on housing bills related to housing and local
control that may potentially impact Saratoga. He suggested the report could come before the City
Council in August or September
Vice Mayor Bernald supported the request.
Council Member Miller requested a City Council newsletter item on electric vehicles, including
information on City charging stations, efforts to acquire or locate electric vehicle charging
stations in Saratoga, changes in the price structure for use of electric vehicle charging stations,
and City use of electric vehicles.
Council Member Cappello supported the request.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None
ADJOURNMENT
MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:50 P.M MOTION
PASSED. AYES. LO, BERNALD, CAPPELLO, MILLER. NOES. NONE ABSTAIN- NONE
ABSENT- KUMAR.
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