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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2019
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Cappello called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Saratoga Senior Center at 19655
Allendale Avenue.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Manny Cappello, Vice Mayor Howard A. Miller, Council
Members Rishi Kumar, Mary-Lynne Bernald, Yan Zhao
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: James Lindsay, City Manager
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
Michael Taylor, Recreation & Facilities Director
Mainini Cabute, Public Works Department
Nicole Johnson, Planner II
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
None
AGENDA ITEMS:
Heritage Preservation Commission Work Plan
Recommended Action:
Meet with Commission; discuss Commission priorities; and provide direction to Commission on
2019 Work Plan.
Heritage Preservation Commissioners presented their proposed work plan for 2019 to the City
Council. Proposed work plan items included:
1. Increase and Update Heritage Resource Inventory
2. Plaques/Point of Interest Markers
3. Public Outreach
4. Continuing Commissioner Education
5. Heritage Lane City Code Amendment
6. Saratoga Avenue (Heritage Lane) Inventory
7. Heritage Orchard Master Plan
8. War Memorial Arch
9. Village Inventory
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City Council Consensus:
The City Council accepted the work plan proposal but requested that the Heritage Preservation
Commission prioritize the Heritage Orchard Master Plan. The City Council agreed to allow up to
4 point of interest markers to take advantage of economies of scale. Additionally, the City Council
noted the next steps for the Commission on the Heritage Lane City Code Amendment is to request
that City staff schedule a future City Council agenda item on the Commission’s recommended
changes.
Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
Recommended Action:
Meet with Commission; discuss Commission priorities; and provide direction to Commission on
2019 Work Plan.
Parks and Recreation Commissioners noted that they have not yet established their 2019 work
plan, but shared proposed ongoing activities. These included:
1. Movie Nights
2. Age Friendly Communities
3. Let’s Work! Volunteer Program
4. Community Outreach
The Commission also shared a requested budget increase request of $2,100 for Movie Nights and
parks and trails flyers/brochures.
City Council Consensus:
The City Council accepted the list of ongoing work plan items from the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
Traffic Safety Commission Work Plan
Recommended Action:
Meet with Commission; discuss Commission priorities; and provide direction to Commission on
2019 Work Plan.
Traffic Safety Commissioners presented their proposed 2019 work plan, which included:
1. Establish and Implement a Safe Routes to School Plan
2. Continue Refinement of Traffic Safety Commission Process and Governance, Establish
Guidelines for Traffic Calming as needed
3. Continue to Investigate, Review and Analyze Traffic Safety Issues Raised by the
Community
4. Promote Education to the Community and Schools Regarding Traffic, Bicycle and
Pedestrian Safety, through Public Meetings
5. Review Projects on the Capital Improvement Project List and Prioritize for Funding
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City Council Consensus:
The City Council accepted the list proposed Traffic Safety Commission work plan items. The
City Council directed staff to realign the terms of the Traffic Safety Commissioners during the
next recruitment to meet term staggering guidelines in the City Code. The City Council also
directed staff to prepare a statement on the City’s standard approach and past practices related to
sidewalks and street lights to be brought back to the City Council for approval and shared with
the Traffic Safety Commission when complete.
Library Commission Work Plan
Recommended Action:
Meet with Commission; discuss Commission priorities; and provide direction to Commission on
2019 Work Plan.
Library Commissioners presented their proposed 2019 work plan, which included:
1. Support library events and programs
2. Promote library events and programs; engage in information sharing with library and
public
3. Identify continuing opportunities to partner with West Valley College
4. Help increase the number of residents with library cards
City Council Consensus:
The City Council accepted the list proposed Library Commission work plan items. The City
Council also suggested that the Library Commission do a second review of its responsibilities,
duties, and relationships in City Council Resolution 16-043.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cappello adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
City of Saratoga