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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2023
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
At 5:30 p.m., the City Council held a Closed Session in the Linda Callon Conference Room.
Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
At 6:15 p.m., the City Council held a Joint Session with Supervisor Simitian and Saratoga Area
Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC) in the Linda Callon Conference Room.
Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
Mayor Fitzsimmons called the Regular Session to order at 7:11 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Kookie Fitzsimmons, Vice Mayor Yan Zhao, Council Members
Belal Aftab, Chuck Page, Tina Walia
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: James Lindsay, City Manager
Richard Taylor, City Attorney
Leslie Arroyo, Assistant City Manager
Nick Pegueros, Administrative Services Director
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Britt Avrit, City Clerk
Lauren Blom, Public Information Officer
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
The City Clerk reported the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on June 2, 2023.
REPORT FROM STUDY SESSION AND JOINT SESSION
Mayor Fitzsimmons stated the City Council met in Closed Session prior to the Joint Session to
discuss labor negotiations with no reportable action.
Mayor Fitzsimmons stated the City Council held a Joint Session with Supervisor Simitian and
Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC).
Supervisor Simitian and Tylor Taylor, Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC)
Executive Director, provided a report of the City Council Joint Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
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The following individuals spoke at this time:
Dory Albert discussed review of emergency preparedness procedures for the City, the Safe Routes
to School Program and adding a bicycle bridge in the City.
Carl Gaurdino discussed the July 1st annual Stars and Stripes run and walk.
Jimmy Apffel discussed the July 1st annual Stars and Stripes run and walk.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Fitzsimmons shared information about the Dragon Boat Festival, Summer Movie Nights,
Saratoga Safety Fair and Youth in Government.
Council Member Walia shared information about the “Find Your Voice” free summer reading
program and training for recognizing opioid overdose offered at all community libraries in the
summer and fall.
Council Member Aftab shared information about the Saratoga Historical Foundation’s mahjong
fundraiser and Paul Masson Winery lecture.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1. Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLA-1 - Public Hearing for Proposition
218 Protest Election for the Annexation of a New Zone 41 (Saratoga Woods) and
Confirmation of Assessments for FY 23-24
Recommended Action:
Conduct the public hearing, accept the results of the balloting and, if approved, adopt the
Resolution Ordering the Improvements and Confirming the Diagram and Assessments for
FY 23-24.
John Cherbone, Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
Mayor Fitzsimmons continued this item until counting of the ballots was complete.
The City Council returned to this item after ballots were tabulated.
Britt Avrit, City Clerk, presented the results of the ballots submitted for New Zone 41
(Saratoga Woods); 173 ballots received; 142 yes, 31 no.
RESOLUTION 23-043
PAGE/ZHAO MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RESULTS OF THE BALLOTING AND
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND
CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 23-24 FOR NEW
ZONE 41 (SARATOGA WOODS). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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2.2. Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLA-1 - Public Hearing for Proposition
218 Protest Election for the Annexation of a New Zone 42 (Gardiner Park) and
Confirmation of Assessments for FY 23-24
Recommended Action:
Conduct the public hearing, accept the results of the balloting and, if approved, adopt the
Resolution Ordering the Improvements and Confirming the Diagram and Assessments for
FY 23-24.
John Cherbone, Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
The following individual spoke: Dory Albert
Mayor Fitzsimmons continued this item until counting of the ballots was complete.
The City Council returned to this item after ballots were tabulated.
Britt Avrit, City Clerk, presented the results of the ballots submitted for New Zone 42
(Gardiner Park); 47 ballots received; 38 yes, 9 no.
RESOLUTION 23-044
AFTAB/PAGE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RESULTS OF THE BALLOTING AND
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND
CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 23-24 FOR NEW
ZONE 42 (GARDINER PARK). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2.3. Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLA-1 - Public Hearing for Proposition
218 Protest Election for the Annexation of a New Zone 43 (Lower Pierce) and Confirmation
of Assessments for FY 23-24
Recommended Action:
Conduct the public hearing, accept the results of the balloting and, if approved, adopt the
Resolution Ordering the Improvements and Confirming the Diagram and Assessments for
FY 23-24.
John Cherbone, Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
Mayor Fitzsimmons continued this item until counting of the ballots was complete.
The City Council returned to this item after ballots were tabulated.
Britt Avrit, City Clerk, presented the results of the ballots submitted for New Zone 43 (Lower
Pierce); 24 ballots received; 19 yes, 5 no.
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RESOLUTION 23-045
PAGE/ZHAO MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RESULTS OF THE BALLOTING AND
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND
CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 23-24 FOR NEW
ZONE 43 (LOWER PIERCE). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:
AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2.4. Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLA-1 - Public Hearing for Proposition
218 Protest Election for the Annexation of a New Zone 44 (Golden Triangle) and
Confirmation of Assessments for FY 23-24
Recommended Action:
Conduct the public hearing, accept the results of the balloting and, if approved, adopt the
Resolution Ordering the Improvements and Confirming the Diagram and Assessments for
FY 23-24.
John Cherbone, Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
The following individuals spoke: Vijay, and a member of the public
Mayor Fitzsimmons continued this item until counting of the ballots was complete.
The City Council returned to this item after ballots were tabulated.
Britt Avrit, City Clerk, presented the results of the ballots submitted for New Zone 44 (Golden
Triangle); 344 ballots received; 228 yes, 116 no.
RESOLUTION 23-046
AFTAB/PAGE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RESULTS OF THE BALLOTING AND
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND
CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 23-24 FOR NEW
ZONE 44 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2.5. Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLA-1 - Public Hearing for Proposition
218 Protest Election for the Annexation of a New Zone 45 (Burgundy) and Confirmation of
Assessments for FY 23-24
Recommended Action:
Conduct the public hearing, accept the results of the balloting and, if approved, adopt the
Resolution Ordering the Improvements and Confirming the Diagram and Assessments for
FY 23-24.
John Cherbone, Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
The following individual spoke: Bridget Dimambro
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0 Mayor Fitzsimmons continued this item until counting of the ballots was complete.
The City Council returned to this item after ballots were tabulated.
Britt Avrit, City Clerk, presented the results of the ballots submitted for New Zone 45
(Burgundy); 32 ballots received; 24 yes, 8 no.
RESOLUTION 23-047
PAGE/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RESULTS OF THE BALLOTING
AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND
CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 23-24 FOR NEW
ZONE 45 (BURGUNDY). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:
AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2.6. Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLA-1 - Public Hearing for Proposition
218 Protest Election for the Annexation of a New Zone 46 (Austin Bainter) and
Confirmation of Assessments for FY 23-24
Recommended Action:
Conduct the public hearing, accept the results of the balloting and, if approved, adopt the
Resolution Ordering the Improvements and Confirming the Diagram and Assessments for
FY 23-24.
John Cherbone, Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
Mayor Fitzsimmons continued this item until counting of the ballots was complete.
The City Council returned to this item after ballots were tabulated.
Britt Avrit, City Clerk, presented the results of the ballots submitted for New Zone 46 (Austin
Bainter); 19 ballots received; 13 yes, 6 no.
RESOLUTION 23-048
PAGE/AFTAB MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RESULTS OF THE BALLOTING AND
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND
CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 23-24 FOR NEW
ZONE 46 (AUSTIN BAINTER). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Commendations Recognizing Outgoing Youth Commissioners
Recommended Action:
Receive presentation on efforts of the Youth Commission during the 2022/23 school year
and present commendations to outgoing Commissioners Alex Xia, Aniket Singh, Ashly
Henry, Nicole Hao, and Saket Kelkar recognizing their service on the Saratoga Youth
Commission.
The City Council received the Youth Commission presentation and commended outgoing
Commissioners Alex Xia, Aniket Singh, Ashly Henry, Nicole Hao, and Saket Kelkar
recognizing their service on the Saratoga Youth Commission.
Appointment of Youth Commissioners
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution appointing Julie Chen, Sia Chowdhri, Hillary Gonzalez, Sriya
Mukund and Bianca Sutioso to the Youth Commission and direct the City Clerk to
administer the Oath of Office.
RESOLUTION 23-039
ZHAO/AFTAB MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING JULIE
CHEN, SIA CHOWDHRI, HILLARY GONZALEZ, SRIYA MUKUND AND BIANCA
SUTIOSO TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO
ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
New Taipei Friendship City Special Presentation
Recommended Action:
Receive presentation on a proposal to establish a Friendship City relationship with New
Taipei.
Katherine Tseng, Wendy Chang, Jennifer & David Guidry and John, provided a presentation
on a proposal to establish a Friendship City relationship with New Taipei.
Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the Minutes for the May 17, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.
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ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MAY 17, 2023 CITY
COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.2. Review and Accept Accounts Payable Check Registers
Recommended Action:
Review and accept the 05/10/2023, 05/18/2023, and 05/25/2023 accounts payable vendor
payment check registers.
ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE 05/10/2023, 05/18/2023, AND
05/25/2023 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VENDOR PAYMENT CHECK REGISTERS.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA,
ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
1.3. Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended April 30, 2023
Recommended Action:
Review and accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month ended April 30, 2023.
ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE TREASURER’S REPORT
FOR THE MONTH ENDED APRIL 30, 2023. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.4. Resolution to Establish a List of Projects to be Funded by The Road Repair and
Accountability Act of 2017 for FY 2023-24
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution to establish a list of projects to be funded by the Road Repair and
Accountability Act of 2017 for FY 2023-24.
RESOLUTION 23-040
ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A LIST OF
PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY
ACT OF 2017 FOR FY 2023-24. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.5. No U-Turn on Saratoga Avenue at Ranfre Lane
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Motor Vehicle Resolution authorizing No U-Turn for vehicles traveling
southbound on Saratoga Avenue at Ranfre Lane.
RESOLUTION MV 333
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ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO ADOPT THE MOTOR VEHICLE RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING NO U-TURN FOR VEHICLES TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON
SARATOGA AVENUE AT RANFRE LANE. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.6. Budget Amendment – Allendale Landscape District LLA Zone 36
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution appropriating $4,000 from the LLA Zone 36 fund balance into the
Fiscal Year 2022/23 operating budget.
RESOLUTION 23-041
ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $4,000
FROM THE LLA ZONE 36 FUND BALANCE INTO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
OPERATING BUDGET. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:
AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.7. Resolution Recommending Approval of Road Closure for Annual Saratoga Car Show
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution recommending approval of the closure of Big Basin Way/State Route
9 for the annual Saratoga Car Show.
RESOLUTION 23-042
ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF THE CLOSURE OF BIG BASIN WAY/STATE ROUTE 9 FOR THE
ANNUAL SARATOGA CAR SHOW. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.7. Landmark Designation & Mills Act Agreement for 14275 Saratoga Avenue
Application No. LNDMRK23-0001 & MIL23-0001
Recommended Action:
The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) recommends that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing on the proposal to designate the subject property as a historic
landmark and enter into a Mills Act Agreement.
2. Introduce and waive first reading of the attached ordinance designating the property as a
historic landmark.
3. Direct staff to place the ordinance on the Consent Calendar for adoption at the next
regular meeting of the City Council.
4. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Mills Act
Agreement for the property located at 14275 Saratoga Avenue upon the effective date of the
landmark ordinance.
Nicole Johnson, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
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Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
The following individuals spoke: Jorge Sanchez, Alexandra Nugent, Marilyn Marchetti, Priya
Shastri, Bill Dalton, Rina Shah
RESOLUTION 23-049
WALIA/PAGE MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND WAIVE FIRST READING OF THE
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK,
DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE THE ORDINANCE ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR
FOR ADOPTION AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14275
SARATOGA AVENUE UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE LANDMARK
ORDINANCE. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB,
PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED:
NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
Mayor Fitzsimmons requested a recess at this time.
Mayor Fitzsimmons reconvened the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
2.8. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Public Hearing
Recommended Action:
Conduct public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and provide direction
on edits for final consideration at the June 21 City Council meeting.
Nick Pegueros, Administrative Services Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
PAGE/WALIA MOVED TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET
AT THE JUNE 21, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2.9. Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLA-1 - Public Hearing, Approval of
Engineer’s Report, and Confirmation of Assessments for FY 23-24
Recommended Action:
Conduct the public hearing and following consideration of public comments adopt the
Resolution Ordering the Improvements and Confirming the Diagram and Assessments for
FY 23-24.
John Cherbone, Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
RESOLUTION 23-050
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ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION ORDERING THE
IMPROVEMENTS AND CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS
FOR FY 23-24. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB,
PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED:
NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
3. GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1. Paint the City Artwork Approval
Recommended Action:
Approve artwork recommended by the Public Art Commission for the 3 utility box locations
included in the 2023 cycle of Paint the City: Saratoga Utility Box Art Project; approve and
authorize artist stipends in the amount of $600 per location; and adopt the Resolution
supporting installation of artwork on State of California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) utility box locations on Saratoga Avenue north and south of State Route 85,
assuming responsibility for maintenance and upkeep of artwork, and authorizing the City
Manager to execute a maintenance agreement.
Crystal Bothelio, Consultant, presented the staff report.
Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
RESOLUTION 23-051
WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO APPROVE ARTWORK RECOMMENDED BY THE
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION FOR THE 3 UTILITY BOX LOCATIONS INCLUDED
IN THE 2023 CYCLE OF PAINT THE CITY: SARATOGA UTILITY BOX ART
PROJECT; APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE ARTIST STIPENDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $600 PER LOCATION; AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
INSTALLATION OF ARTWORK ON STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) UTILITY BOX LOCATIONS ON SARATOGA
AVENUE NORTH AND SOUTH OF STATE ROUTE 85, ASSUMING
RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF ARTWORK, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB,
PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED:
NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
3.2. Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council Amended Lease
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the amended lease agreement with the Saratoga Area
Senior Coordinating Council.
Crystal Bothelio, Consultant, presented the staff report.
Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
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PAGE/AFTAB MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE AMENDED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SARATOGA AREA SENIOR
COORDINATING COUNCIL. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
3.3. Council Resolution to Adopt Memorandum of Understanding for the Carpenters 46
Northern California Counties Conference Board on behalf of the Northern California
Carpenters Regional Council (“UNION”) July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027.
Recommended Action:
Approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and adopt the Resolution to
adopt Memorandum of Understanding for the Carpenters 46 Northern California Counties
Conference Board on behalf of the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council
(“UNION”) July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2027.
Nick Pegueros, Administrative Services Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
RESOLUTION 23-052
PAGE/ZHAO MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION TO ADOPT
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE CARPENTERS 46
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTIES CONFERENCE BOARD ON BEHALF OF
THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CARPENTERS REGIONAL COUNCIL
(“UNION”) JULY 1, 2023, TO JUNE 30, 2027. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: PAGE. ABSENT: NONE.
3.4. Mills Act Program Policy Options
Recommended Action:
Review the City’s existing Mills Act Program and provide direction to staff regarding
possible changes.
Nicole Johnson, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Mayor Fitzsimmons invited public comment.
The following individuals spoke: Marilyn Marchetti, Annette Stransky, Priya Shastri, Bill
Dalton, Rina Shah, Daryl Miller, Alexandra Nugent
PAGE/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO INSTITUTE A MORATORIUM FOR ALL MILLS
ACT APPROVALS FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS OR UNTIL THE PROCESS HAS
BEEN UPDATED WHICHEVER IS SOONER, SEND A LETTER TO ALL MILLS
ACT PROPERTY HOMEOWNERS STATING THEIR 10-YEAR CYCLE ENDS AT
THE END OF THE CURRENT 10 YEAR CYCLE, HAVE THE CITY COUNCIL
WORK WITH APPROPRIATE CITY COMMISSION TO DEVELOP AN UPDATED
SET OF RULES.
Additional discussion took place.
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PAGE/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO SUSPEND SARATOGA’S MILLS ACT
PROGRAM FOR UP TO 12 MONTHS PENDING A FUTURE STUDY SESSION TO
EVALUATE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MILLS ACT. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PAGE, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: AFTAB, WALIA.
ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Council Member Tina Walia
KSAR Community Access TV Board - stated she attended the meeting with nothing to report.
Santa Clara County Library District Board of Directors – stated the Board adopted Fiscal Year
23-24 budget and appointed Cupertino Vice Mayor Sheila Mohan as Finance Committee Member
at Large.
Council Member Chuck Page
Nothing to report.
Council Member Belal Aftab
Nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Yan Zhao
Saratoga Ministerial Association - stated the Association discussed the Memorial Day Service.
Mayor Kookie Fitzsimmons
Nothing to report.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
None
ADJOURNMENT
PAGE/AFTAB MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 11:04 P.M. MOTION PASSED
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Britt Avrit, City Clerk
City of Saratoga