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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-19-2019 City Council Minutes MINUTES WEDNESDAY,JUNE 19, 2019 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING At 5:45 p.m., the City Council held a Closed Session in the Linda Callon Conference Room at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga. At 6:00 p.m., the City Council held a Joint Meeting with Hakone Foundation Board in the Linda Callon Conference Room at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga. Mayor Cappello called the Regular Session to order in the Civic Theater, Council Chambers at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga at 7:02 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 Richard Taylor, City Attorney Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager John Cherbone, Public Works Director Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director Mary Furey, Finance & Administrative Services Director Michael Taylor, Recreation& Facilities Director Monica LaBossiere, Human Resources Manager Lauren Pettipiece, Public Information Officer Keith Weiner, Building Official REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA Deputy City Manager Crystal Bothelio reported that the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on June 13, 2019. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Mayor Cappello announced that there is no report from the Closed Session. REPORT FROM JOINT MEETING Hakone Foundation Board Chair Ann Waltonsmith reported on the discussions in the Joint Meeting. Saratoga City Council Minutes �June 19, 2019 �Page 1 of 13 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Tom Moran, Saratoga Community Access Cable TV Foundation Chair, introduce new station manager, Kaitlan Zizzo. Kaitlan Zizzo, KSAR Station Manager, addressed the City Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Cappello announced West Valley Striders and Saratoga Movie Nights. CEREMONIAL ITEMS Proclamation Declaring June as LGBTQ Pride Month Recommended Action: Present the proclamation to BAYMEC Community Foundation Executive Director Ken Yeager. Mayor Cappello and the City Council presented the proclamation to BAYMEC Community Foundation Executive Director Ken Yeager. The City Council recognized retiring Recreation and Facilities Director Michael Taylor. MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO PROCEED TO AGENDA ITEM 3.4 ADOPTION OF CITY OF SARATOGA EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN UPDATE. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. Appointment of Traffic Safety Commissioner& Oath of Office Recommended Action: Approve the attached resolution appointing one new member to the Traffic Safety Commission and changing the term of a current member of that Commission; and direct the City Clerk to administer the Oath of Office. RESOLUTION 19-030 BERNALD/MILLER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING ONE NEW MEMBER TO THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION AND CHANGING THE TERM OF A CURRENT MEMBER OF THAT COMMISSION; AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. Saratoga City Council Minutes�June 19, 2019�Page 2 of 13 1. CONSENT CALENDAR 1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the City Council minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting on May 15, 2019 and the Special City Council Meeting June 5, 2019. MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 15,2019 AND THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 5,2019. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.2. Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers Recommended Action: Review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment cycles: OS/14/2019 Period 11; OS/21/2019 Period 11; OS/28/2019 Period 1 l; 06/04/2019 Period 12; and 06/11/2019 Period 12. MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ACCEPT CHECK REGISTERS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAYMENT CYCLES: 05/14/2019 PERIOD — 11; 05/21/2019 PERIOD 11; 05/28/2019 PERIOD 11; 06/04/2019 PERIOD 12; AND 06/11/2019 PERIOD 12. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.3. Treasurer's Report for the Month Ended Apri130, 2019 Recommended Action: Review and accept the Treasurer's Report for the month ended Apri130, 2019. MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ACCEPT THE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED APRIL 30, 2019. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.4. Resolution Amending the City's Records Retention Schedule Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution amending the City's Records Retention Schedule. RESOLUTION 19-031 MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. Saratoga City Council Minutes �June 19, 2019 �Page 3 of 13 1.5. Annual Approval of the City's Investment Policy - for Fiscal Year 2019/20 Recommended Action: Review and approve the Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2019/20. MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019/20. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.6. Resolution to Establish Property Tax Levy for Debt Service Payments on the Library General Obligation Bonds Recommended Action: Adopt the attached resolution to establish the property tax levy rate to provide for the Library General Obligation Bond's debt service payment at $.0040 per $100 of Assessed Valuation. RESOLUTION 19-032 MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE PROPERTY TAX LEVY RATE TO PROVIDE FOR THE LIBRARY GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND'S DEBT SERVICE PAYMENT AT $.0040 PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUATION. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.7. Resolution to appoint City representatives to the PLAN JPA Board of Directors Recommended Action: Adopt resolution appointing City of Saratoga representatives to the Pooled Liability Assurance Network Joint Powers Association's (PLAN JPA) Board of Directors. RESOLUTION 19-033 MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY OF SARATOGA REPRESENTATIVES TO THE POOLED LIABILITY ASSURANCE NETWORK JOINT POWERS ASSOCIATION'S (PLAN JPA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.8. Fiscal Year 2019/20 Gann Appropriation Limit Recommended Action: Review report and adopt resolution approving the Gann Appropriation Limit for FY 2019/20. RESOLUTION 19-034 MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GANN APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FY 2019/20. MOTION PASSED. AYES: Saratoga City Council Minutes �June 19, 2019 �Page 4 of 13 CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.9. Resolution to Establish Property Tax Levy for Debt Service Payments on the Arrowhead Community Facility District 2018 Bond Recommended Action: Adopt the attached resolution that sets the property tax levy rate for the Arrowhead Community Facility District's 2018 Bond's debt service payment at $7,000 per parcel for the twenty-four (24)participating property owners. RESOLUTION 19-035 MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION THAT SETS THE PROPERTY TAX LEVY RATE FOR THE ARROWHEAD COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT'S 2018 BOND'S DEBT SERVICE PAYMENT AT $7,000 PER PARCEL FOR THE TWENTY-FOUR(24) PARTICIPATING PROPERTY OWNERS. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.10. Council Resolution to Adopt Memorandum of Understanding for the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council, Carpenters Forty Six Counties Conference Board and Their Affiliated Local Unions ("UNION") July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2023 Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and adopt Council Resolution to Adopt Memorandum of Understanding for the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council, Carpenters Forty Six Counties Conference Board and Their Affiliated Local Unions ("UNION") July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2023. RESOLUTION 19-036 MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION FOR THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CARPENTERS REGIONAL COUNCIL, CARPENTERS FORTY SIX COUNTIES CONFERENCE BOARD AND THEIR AFFILIATED LOCAL UNIONS ("UNION") JULY 1,2019 TO JUNE 30, 2023. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.l 1. Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Agreement Recommended Action: Approve a five (5) year contract renewal with the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce and authorize the City Manager to execute the same. Mayor Cappello commented on this item. Saratoga City Council Minutes �June 19, 2019 �Page 5 of 13 MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE A FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH THE SARATOGA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.12. Cotton, Shires and Associates Contract for Geotechnical Consulting services Recommended Action: Approve a three (3) year contract renewal with Cotton, Shires and Associates (CSA) for geotechnical consulting services and authorize the City Manager to execute the same. MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE A THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH COTTON, SHIRES AND ASSOCIATES (CSA) FOR GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.13. Resolution to Adopt a Program to Manage Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Containing Materials During Building Demolition. Recommended Action: Adopt resolution establishing a program to manage PCBs-containing building materials during demolition projects in accordance with the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit (MRP)requirements. RESOLUTION 19-037 MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM TO MANAGE PCBS-CONTAINING BUILDING MATERIALS DURING DEMOLITION PROJECTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MUNICIPAL REGIONAL STORMWATER PERMIT (MRP) REQUIREMENTS. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.14. Fiscal Year 2019/20 Operating & Capital Budget Adoption Recommended Action: Adopt resolution approving the Proposed FY 2019/20 Operating and Capital Budget, 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. Vice Mayor Miller commented on this item and the other finance-related agenda items. Saratoga City Council Minutes�June 19, 2019 �Page 6 of 13 RESOLUTION 19-038 MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED FY 2019/20 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET, DIRECTING STAFF TO INCORPORATE WITHIN THE FINAL ADOPTED BUDGET ANY MODIFICATIONS RELATED TO LATE-BREAHING 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: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.15. Citywide Traffic Signals, Lighted Crosswalks and Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons Maintenance & Callout Repairs—Amendment to Contract Recommended Action: Move to accept an amendment to the contract for Citywide traffic signals, lighted crosswalks and rectangular rapid flash beacons (RRFBs) maintenance & callout repair services with Bear Electric Solutions for an additional 6 months to December 31, 2019. MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNALS, LIGHTED CROSSWALKS AND RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASH BEACONS (RRFBS) MAINTENANCE & CALLOUT REPAIR SERVICES WITH BEAR ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS FOR AN ADDITIONAL 6 MONTHS TO DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.16. Resolution Updating Unrepresented Employee' Compensation & Terms of Employment Recommended Action: Move to adopt the Resolution approving compensation and terms of employment for Unrepresented Employees effective on July 1, 2019. RESOLUTION 19-039 MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPENSATION AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE ON JULY 1,2019. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. Saratoga City Council Minutes �June 19, 2019 �Page 7 of 13 2. PUBLIC HEARING 2.1. Weed and Brush Abatement Program Public Nuisance Declaration& Abatement Order Recommended Action: Conduct public hearing, receive public testimony, and consider requests to remove properties from the nuisance declaration and abatement order. Adopt the attached resolution declaring properties listed in the attached resolution to be a public nuisance; ordering abatement of properties to correct the public nuisance; and, authorizing the Santa Clara County Weed Abatement program to remove hazardous vegetation from these properties. Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager, presented the staff report. Mayor Cappello opened the public hearing and invited public comment on the item. The following people requested to speak: Manu Chadha required removal of his property at 21398 Arrowhead Lane from the resolution declaring a public nuisance and ordering abatement. Moe Kumre, Santa Clara County Weed Abatement Program Manager, confirmed the properties compliance with Weed Abatement requirements based on photos shared with him at the meeting. No one else requested to speak. Mayor Cappello closed the public hearing for this item. RESOLUTION 19-040 MILLER/KUMAR MOVED TO ADOPT THE UPDATED RESOLUTION PROVIDED AS A SUPPLEMENTAL ATTACHMENT DECLARING PROPERTIES LISTED IN THE RESOLUTION, EXCLUDING 21398 ARROWHEAD LANE, TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE; ORDERING ABATEMENT OF PROPERTIES TO CORRECT THE PUBLIC NUISANCE; AND, AUTHORIZING THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM TO REMOVE HAZARDOUS VEGETATION FROM THESE PROPERTIES. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 2.2. Amendments to Temporary Off-Site Signs Regulations Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing. 2. Introduce and waive the first reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 15 (Zoning Regulations) of the Saratoga Municipal Code related to temporary off-site signs in residential districts. Saratoga City Council Minutes�June 19, 2019 �Page 8 of 13 3. Direct staff to place the ordinance on the Consent Calendar for adoption at the next regular meeting of the City Council. Debbie Pedro, Community Services Director, presented the staff report. Mayor Cappello opened the public hearing and invited public comment on the item. No one requested to speak. Mayor Cappello closed the public hearing for this item. MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE SARATOGA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO TEMPORARY OFF-SITE SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS AND TO DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE THE ORDINANCE ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR ADOPTION AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. - 2.3. Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLA-1 - Public Hearing, Approval of Engineer's Report, and Confirmation of Assessments for FY 19-20 Recommended Action: Move to adopt the Resolution Ordering the Improvements and Confirming the Diagram and Assessments for FY 19-20. John Cherbone, Public Works Director, presented the staff report. Mayor Cappello opened the public hearing and invited public comment on the item. No one requested to speak. Mayor Cappello closed the public hearing for this item. RESOLUTION 19-041 BERNALD/ZHAO MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 19-20. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. Saratoga City Council Minutes�June 19, 2019 �Page 9 of 13 3. GENERAL BUSINESS 3.1. Letter of Interest for Adopting Reach Codes Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to sign a non-binding Letter of Interest to explore the adoption of Reach Codes proposed by Silicon Valley Clean Energy. Keith Weiner, Building Official, presented the staff report. Mayor Cappello invited public comment on the item. No one requested to speak. MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A NON-BINDING LETTER OF INTEREST TO EXPLORE THE ADOPTION OF REACH CODES PROPOSED BY SILICON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 3.2. Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance Update Recommended Action: Receive the report and provide direction to staff. Debbie Pedro, Community Services Director, presented the staff report. Mayor Cappello invited public comment on the item. No one requested to speak. CAPPELLO/BERNALD MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE THAT WOULD ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE STANDARDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF SMALL CELL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ON EXISTING POLES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OF MAJOR THOROUGHFARES, INCLUDING AESTHETICS STANDARDS THAT HELP FACILITIES BLEND INTO THE BACKGROUND AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 3.3. Approval of Saratoga to Sanborn Trail Mitigated Negative Declaration Recommended Action: Approve the Resolution Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Saratoga to Sanborn Trail Plan and Adopting that Plan and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. John Cherbone, Public Works Director, presented the staff report. Mayor Cappello invited public comment on the item. Saratoga City Council Minutes� June 19, 2019 �Page 10 of 13 No one requested to speak. MILLER/ZHAO MOVED TO CONTINUE THE ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 3.4. Adoption of City of Saratoga Emergency Operations Plan Update Recommended Action: Approve a Resolution adopting the 2019 update to the City of Saratoga Emergency Operations Plan. Michael Taylor, Recreation & Facilities Director, presented the staff report. The following people requested to speak: No one requested to speak. RESOLUTION 19-042 MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2019 UPDATE TO THE CITY OF SARATOGA EMERGENCY OPERATIONS _ PLAN. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. After concluding this agenda item, the City Council returned to Ceremonial Items. COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS Mayor Manny Ca�ello Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors—at the last meeting, the Board received a presentation on the San Jose scooter program and SVCE Reach Codes. Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC)—at the last board meeting, there was discussion on the pricing structure of services provided in Los Gatos. Vice Mavor Howard Miller Council Finance Committee—the budget and the other financial items on this evening's Council agenda were considered as part of the last Finance Committee meeting. Additionally, the Committee discussed development of a more structured annual work plan and requested an updated facilities audit insurance evaluation. KSAR Community Access TV Board—the Board met the new station manager at the last meeting. Saratoga Ministerial Association—the last meeting was hosted by SASCC. Saratoga Sister City Organization—the delegation from Muko will be visiting in October. There will be several activities on October 16 that the City Council is invited to and the Committee hopes the City Council can also join the delegation for a dinner on October 18. Saratoga City Council Minutes�June 19, 2019�Page 11 of 13 Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors—Vice Mayor Miller attended a Board meeting, as well as meetings for several different committees. Vice Mayor Miller was selected as the Finance Committee Chair. The Board considered a request for funding from the Saratoga High School Bike to Future team for an electric car and discussed of the impacts of SB 237. There was also discussion of Reach Codes, succession plan, bonds for power contracts, and ransomware attacks. A comprehensive technology security audit is underway. Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee —the Board adopted its 2- year budget, the continuing decline of ridership, and the plans for a light rail extension to Eastridge. Additionally, the Grand Jury recently released a report on the governance of VTA. There may also be opportunities in the future to use the West Valley College transit center as a pilot location for a corporate shuttle program. Council Member Rishi Kumar West Valley Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority—the landfill contact subcommittee met to consider different proposals and will be presenting a recommendation to the Board. Council Member Mar�ynne Bernald Public Art Committee—the Public Art Committee selected several different decorative bicycle rack designs and locations, which will hopefully be a delight to the City Council. Santa Clara/Santa Cruz Airport/Community Roundtable—Council Member Bernald has been part of weekly conference calls with Roundtable staf£ The Roundtable's next meeting will _ include an update from the FAA on their review of the Select Committee's recommendations. Council Member Bernald sent a letter to the Mayor of Palo Alto thanking them for dropping a proposed litigation against the FAA and encouraged the City to engage�with the Roundtable. A letter was sent by Congressmembers, including Anna Eshoo, Jackie Spier, and Ro Khanna requesting information on airplane noise. Council Member Yan Zhao Association of Bay Area Governments—there was a meeting last month that Council Member Zhao was unable to attend. Comprehensive County Expressway Planning Study Policy Advisory Board—the Board met in May. The last meeting was held in 2016. The Board adopted a prioritization plan. Public Art Committee—during the meeting last week, the Committee considered and selected new decorative bicycle rack designs for 4locations. There was also continued discussion of opportunities for collaboration with West Valley College. Saratoga Chamber of Commerce & Destination Saratoga—during the last meeting,there was discussion of major upcoming events. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Vice Mayor Miller requested a future agenda item to consider a new lease agreement with the Hakone Foundation. Council Member Bernald supported the request. Saratoga City Council Minutes �June 19, 2019 �Page 12 of 13 Vice Mayor Miller requested a future agenda item on development of a Climate Action Plan. Council Member Bernald supported the request. Vice Mayor Miller requested a future agenda item on garbage and recycling, including what is or is not accepted for curbside pickup and what can be placed in the recycling cart. Council Member Bernald supported the request. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS None CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None ADJOURNMENT MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:56 P.M. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. Minutes respectfully submitted: C��J�� ����--- Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager City of Saratoga Saratoga City Council Minutes � June 19, 2019 �Page 13 of 13