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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-07-2023 City Council Regular MeetingSaratoga City Council Minutes ~ June 7, 2023 ~ Page 1 of 12 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. Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ June 7, 2023 ~ Page 2 of 12 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. Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ June 7, 2023 ~ Page 3 of 12 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. Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ June 7, 2023 ~ Page 4 of 12 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 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ June 7, 2023 ~ Page 5 of 12 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. Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ June 7, 2023 ~ Page 6 of 12 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. Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ June 7, 2023 ~ Page 7 of 12 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 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ June 7, 2023 ~ Page 8 of 12 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. Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ June 7, 2023 ~ Page 9 of 12 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 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ June 7, 2023 ~ Page 10 of 12 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. Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ June 7, 2023 ~ Page 11 of 12 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. Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ June 7, 2023 ~ Page 12 of 12 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