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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 3, 2004
Mayor Waltonsmith called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and
lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councihnembers Stan Bogosian, Norman Kline, Nick
Streit, Vice Mayor Kathleen King,
Mayor Ann Waltonsmith
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Dave Anderson, City Manager
Lorie Tinfow, Assistant City Manager
Richard Taylor, City Attorney
Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk
Michele Braucht, Administrative Services Director
Tom Sullivan, Community Development Director
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Cary Bloomquist, Administrative Analyst
Morgan Kessler, Civil Engineer
REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER 3
2004
Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk, reported that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2,
the agenda for the meeting of November 3, 2004 was properly posted on October 29,
2004.
COMMUNICATIONS FORM COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Citizen Ray provided an update on the Highway 9 safety improvements.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Waltonsmith announced the following information:
You are cordially invited to the City of Saratoga's 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 26, 2004 at Blaney Plaza. The Ceremony begins promptly at 5:30
p.m. with a holiday introduction from the Mayor of Saratoga and a countdown to light the
City Holiday Tree. Following the Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Village Merchant Open
House sponsored by the Village Merchants and Saratoga Chamber of Commerce will
begin at 6 p.m. Residents can stroll and enjoy extended holiday shopping hours along
with carriage rides and special holiday treats. The Saratoga Historical Museum and the
Book-Go-Round will also host a special holiday open house. We look forward to seeing
you there!
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
lA. PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 14-20, 2004 AS "HUNGER
& HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK"
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present proclamation to Barry Del Buono, President and CEO of Emergency
Housing Consortium.
Mayor Waltonsmith presented the proclamation to a representative from the
Emergency Housing Consortium.
1B. COMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SARATOGA HONORING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SISTER
CITY AFFILIATION BETWEEN MUKO, JAPAN AND SARATOGA,
CALIFORNIA
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present commendation and present commendation to Marilyn White.
Mayor Waltonsmith read the proclamation and presented it to Marilyn White.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
2A. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -OCTOBER 6, 2004
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes.
STREIT/KLINE MOVED TO APPROVE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 6, 2004.
MOTION PASSED 5-0.
2B APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTER
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve check register.
STREIT/KLINE MOVED TO APPROVE CHECK REGISTER. MOTION
PASSED 5-0.
2C. CIVIC THEATER LOWER PERIMETER ROOF AND BOOK-GO-ROUND
RE-ROOF PROJECT -NOTICE OF COMPLETION
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept Notice of Completion.
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STREIT/KLINE MOVED TO ACCEPT NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
THE CIVIC THEATER LOWER PERIMETER ROOF AND BOOK-GO-
ROUND RE-ROOF PROJECT. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
2D. ADDITIONAL UTILITY WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
SEAGULL WAY SIGNAL PROJECT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve change order.
STREIT/KL1NE MOVED TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR
ADDITIONAL UTILITY WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
SEAGULL WAY SIGNAL PROJECT. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
2E. REVIEW OF MERCURY REDUCTION/VIRTUAL ELIMINATION IN
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS POLICY
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept report and adopt Mercury Reduction/Virtual Elimination in Municipal
Operations Policy.
STREIT/KL1NE MOVED TO ADOPT MERCURY REDUCTION/VIRTUAL
ELIMINATION IN MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS POLICY. MOTION
PASSED 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE SECTIONS 2-05.030 & 15-90.065
RELATED TO COUNCIL INITIATED APPEALS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct public hearing; read title of proposed ordinance; waive reading of full
ordinance; direct staff to place item on the Consent Calendaz on November 17,
2004 for second reading and adoption.
Tom Sullivan, Community Development Director presented staff report.
Director Sullivan stated that the proposed amendment would amend the City Code
in regards to Council initiated appeals. Director Sullivan stated that due to both
the City Council and Planning Commission regularly canceling one of their
meetings in August, a problem can occur if there is not a regular of special Council
meeting during the fifteen calendar days following a Planning Commission action.
The amendment would extend the fifteen days related to the next regular or special
meeting of the City Council.
Mayor Waltonsmith opened the public hearing and invited public comments.
Seeing none, Mayor Waltonsmith closed the public hearing.
KLINE/STREIT MOVED TO WAIVE READING OF FULL ORDINANCE;
DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE ITEM ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ON
NOVEMBER 17 2004 FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION.
MOTION PASSED 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
AGENCY ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Ann Waltonsmith reported the following information:
Hakone Foundation Liaison - on October 28`h a reception was held to accept the honor
and cash award from Restore America.
Sister Citv Liaison -will be in Muko Japan with several other people to celebrate the 20`h
anniversary of the Sister City relations between Muko and Sazatoga.
Vice Mayor Kathleen King reported that following information:
Chamber of Commerce -attended the Chamber of Commerce's Witchy Walk-A-Bout on
October 30~' in the Village - it was a success.
Councilmember Stan Bogosian had not reportable information.
Councilmember Norman Kline reported that following information:
Librazy Joint Powers Association -discussed going forward with another bond measure.
Looking at using a mail in ballot.
Valley Transportation Authority PAC -noted that he would be attending a workshop at
the end of the week.
Councilmember Streit reported that following information:
Santa Claza County Valley Water Commission -discussing the rate increase and why the
Northern rates aze four times higher than Southern rates.
Rec clip & Waste Water Reduction Commission of SCC -stated that he was recently
nominated to be a member of this committee to help with the new contracts.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Councilmember Bogosian congratulated Mayor Waltonsmith and Aileen Kao for their
successful campaign and noted that the UUT failed by 80%.
Councilmember Bogosian requested that the North Campus be agendized stating it was
time to address the issue.
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Responding to Councilmember Bogosian's request, Mayor Waltonsmith explained that
the Council would be discussing the North Campus at the City Council retreat.
OTHER
None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Waltonsmith adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathleen Boyer, CMC
City Clerk