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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 17, 2006
The City Council met in Open Session to interview applicants for vacancies on the
Planning Commission and the Heritage Preservation Commissson.
Mayor Kline called the Special Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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PRESENT: Councilmembers Kathleen King, Nick Streit, Ann Waltonsmith,
Vice Mayor Aileen Kao, Mayor Norman Kline
ABSENT: None
ALSO Dave Anderson, City Manager
PRESENT:
REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA FOR APRIL 17, 2006
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for the meeting of April 17,
2006 was properly posted on April 13, 2006.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following person requested to speak at tonight's meeting:
Daniel Williams distributed a photo of a house located on 18310 Montpere Way. Mr.
Williams pointed out the unsightly antenna on the roof of this house. Mr. Williams
noted that the antenna was approved by the City. Mr. Williams, along with nine other
neighbors, request the City revoke the permit or relocate it out of sight. Mr. Williams
requested that the City look to the best practices of the surrounding cities and update the
city's code.
Citizen Ray noted that he had similar experience with radio antenna in Orinda. Citizen
Ray stated that the City of Saratoga needs a tighter ordinance. Referring to the Gateway
Project, Citizen Ray suggested that the City add an arbor on top of the pillars on
Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and feels they are a beautiful asset to the City.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
Referring to Mr. Williams comments, there was a consensus of the City Council to direct
staff to agendize radio antennas for the May 3, 2006 City Council meeting.
COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
The following applicants were interviewed:
Samantha Cheng, James Sorden, Joyce Hlava, and Yan Zhao.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Kline adj ourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathleen Boyer, CMC
City Clerk