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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-09-2000 Adjourned meeting City Council Minutes• „nx-~urEs SARAT06A CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED MEETING MAY 9, 2000 The City Council of the City of Saratoga met in a scheduled adjourned Council meeting on May 9, 2000 at the Adult Care Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and Councilmember Streit led the Pledge of Allegiance. BAKER moved Councilmember Streit be appointed Mayor Pro Tem seconded by Waltonsmith and carried with MEHAFFEY and BOGOSIAN absent. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Ann Waltonsmith, Evnn Baker, Nick Streit ABSENT: John Mehaffey $ Stan Bogosian ALSO PRESENT: Bill Norton, Interim City Manager Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk Carol Ann Butler, Interim City Clerk Mary Jo Walker, Dir. of Administrative Services Joan Pisani, Director of Recreation Paula Reeve, Administrative Analyst Greg Milano, Teen Coordinator REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA FOR MAY 9 2000. Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk reported that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for the meeting of May 9, 2000 was properly posted on May 5, 2000. • COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC No items received. City Council Minutes CEREMONIAL ITEMS - 7:10 P.M. May 9, 2000 1. APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFTEY COMMISSIONERS AND LIBRABRY EXPANSION COMMITTEE MEMBER AND OATH OF OFFICE. TITLE OF RESOLUTION 00-026: RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT AND ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO THE PUBLIC SAFTEY COMMISSION. STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the Resolution of the City Council of the City of Saratoga Appointing Four Members to the Public Safety Commission. BAKER moved adoption of Resolution 00-026, seconded by WALTONSMITH and carried with Mehaffey and Bogosian absent • Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to the following newly appointed commissioners: Francis Anderson Thomas Edel Paige McClellan TITLE OF RESOLUTION 00-027: RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT AND ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO THE LIBRABRY EXPANSION COMMITTEE MEMBERS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the Resolution of the City Council of the City of Saratoga Appointing Four Members to the Library Expansion Committee. BAKER moved adoption of Resolution 00-027, seconded by WALTONSMITH and carried with Mehaffey and Bogosian absent. Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk, administered Oath of Office to the Library Expansion Committee at the Committee meeting earlier that evening. 2 City Council Minutes May 9, 2000 2. COMMENDATION FOR DR. MARIANNE SWAN, DIRECTOR OF SARATOGA COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL. STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the commendation. Mayor Pro Tem Streit read the commendation. Dr. Swan was not present at this time, however Vice Mayor Mehaffey will present the commendation to Dr. Swan on May 31~, at a honorary luncheon. 3. COMMENDATION FOR GARY WOLF, OUTGOING FINANCE COMMISSIONER. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the commendation. i BAKER moved npprovnl of the commendation, seconded by WALTONSMITH and carried with Mehaffey and Bogosian absent. Mr. Wolf was not present to receive his commendation. 4, PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING "MILLION MOM MARCH". STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the commendation. BAKER moved approval of the proclamation, seconded by WALTONSMITH and carried with Mehaffey and Bogosian absent. Mayor Pro Tem Streit presented the proclamation to Cyndy Thomas who read the purpose of the "Million Mom March". -, 3 City Council Minutes NEW BVISNESS 5. SALES TAX BUSINESS DISTRICT STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file report. May 9, 2000 Bill Norton, Interim City Manager, presented staff report explaining sales tax by geo area. BAKER moved approval to accept report and file, seconded by WALTONSMITH and carried with Mehaffey and Bogosain absent. JOINT MEETING WITH YOUTH COMMISSION PRESENT: Joan Pisani, Recreation Director Greg Milano, Teen Coordinator • Youth Commissioners (See overview fist) Members of the Youth Commission introduced themselves including name of school and grade they represented. The following commissioners spoke about a brief overview of the year: Jen Levin After School Programs at the Warner Hutton House. Described various activities and attendance. Mieka Sywak Described various promotions and publicity. Tannaz Altafi Talked about the dances that they have sponsored and upcoming events. Valerie Farnum Talked about the day trips they have sponsored to Sugar Bowl and Bear Valley Ski Resort. Abhik Pramanik Talked about the Warriors and 49er Trips. 4 City Council Minutes May 9, 2000 • Jackie Luskey Described the restaurant fundraisers. They have averaged about $500.00 per event and will continue to hold them next year. Kristi Kirwan Talked about the concerts they have sponsored. Attendance has been average of 100 people of various ages and schools. James Atkin Described the "Safe Ride" program. Kristi Kirwan Represented Saratoga Youth Commission at a School Resource Officer conference. Lee Blair Talked about the scheduled car wash that was cancelled due to the Commission's environmental concerns. Also he mentioned their fundraising events in which the Chamber of Commerce assisted. To date their nonprofit account has . $20,305. Elliot Onn Described the YAK Attack, which was an annual Youth Conference. About 500 Youth Commissioners attended from 25 different councils around the bay area. Sheeva Described the Summer Teen Camps. A nine-week Ghassemi program of various activities for all ages. James Atkin Talked about the three grants the Youth Commission has applied for. Unfortunately all three were rejected. Mayor Pro Tem Streit suggested that the Youth Commission seek assistance in grant writing, however, commended the Commission on their efforts. • Councilmember Waltonsmith expressed her appreciation to the Youth Commission and all their efforts. 5 City Council Minutes May 9, 2000 Councilmember Baker commended the Youth Commission and indicated how was impressed he was with the "Safe Ride" program. He also asked the Youth Commission if they had heard of the graffiti removal program sponsored by the Santa Clara County Cities Association and wanted their opinion on the subject. Lee Blair, Youth Commissioner, in response to Councilmember Baker's question regarding graffiti, indicated that graffiti was not a serious problem in Saratoga and what few cases of graffiti he has heard of have been isolated cases. Elliott Onn and Valerie Farnum, Youth Commissioners, both expressed the same opinion on graffiti. Mayor Pro Tem Streit commended the members of the Youth Commission and thanked them for participating in the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Streit declared a recess at 7:50 P.M., reconvening at 8:00 P.M. with Mehaffey and Bogosian absent. • JOINT MEETING WITH SARATOGA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Bill Norton, Interim City Manger introduced members of the Chamber of Commerce. Representing the Chamber of Commerce: Pearl Medeiros, Chair of the Board of Directors Abby Krimotat, Executive Director Judy Coulter, Board Member Dr. Preston Wisner, Board Member Pearl Mederios reviewed key points of the Chamber's Annual Report. She explained the purpose, goals, and membership benefits that are offered by the Chamber of Commerce. New benefits include medical, dental, membership in credit unions, and invitations to special events. She also mentioned their on-going projects such as the map of the city and resource directory. • Councilmember Waltonsmith asked the Chamber if they have considered an outreach program to promote new businesses coming to Saratoga. 6 City Council Minutes Mny 9, 2000 Abby Krimotat responded to Councilmember Waltonsmith inquiry and indicated she is very interested in starting an outreach program. She also mentioned that a few businesses are concerned of huge rent increases and the possibility of not being able to renew their lease. Councilmember Waltonsmith explained that the Council is unable to approve the proposed agreement between the City of Saratoga and the Chamber of Commerce until after the coming budget hearings. This will be placed on the agenda at a later date. JOINT MEETING WITH THE SARATOGA BUISNESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (SBDC) Representing the SBDC: Marilyn White, Temporary Chair Bill Cooper, Owner/Mgr Bella Saratoga • Marilyn White commented on the average attendance per meeting. She explained to the Council that most of the money given to them from the City of Saratoga was used for advertising and installation of the brown directional signs. Ms. White also pointed out that most members of SBDC members are Chamber of Commerce members. Councilmember Waltonsmith inquired about the use of the bus system in the downtown area. Marilyn White said she has no statistics on the use of the bus system but went on to describe the lack of carpools in this city. She added there is a noticeable increase in traffic congestion by most schools. Councilmember Baker responded that the Saratoga Union School District might implement a bus system. C7 City Council Minutes • CONSENT CALENDAR 6. APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTER STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Note and file. May 9, 2000 BAKER moved check register be approved, seconded by WALTONSMITH and carried with Mehaffey and Bogosian absent. 7. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND TREASURER'S REPORT STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Note and file. BAKER moved financial statement and treasurer's report be approved, seconded by WALTONSMITH carried with Mehaffey and Bogosian absent. • 8. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AB939 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to execute the annual renewal of the Agency Agreements for the Countywide AB939 Implementation Fee and the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program. Councilmember Baker removed Consent Calendar Item# 8 for discussion. Councilmember Baker questioned the increased amount of the tipping fee and requested staff to explain. Paula Reeve, Administrative Analyst, explained to Councilmember Baker that the increase is due to the added fee for household hazardous waste dumping, but there is a sufficient fund balance in the Environmental Fund to cover it. BAKER moved to authorize the Cites Manager to execute the annual • renewal n9reement, and seconded by WALTONSMITH carried with Mehaffey and Bogosian absent. s City Council Minutes • May 9, 2000 9. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION -APRIL 26, 2000 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Note and file. BAKER moved Planning Commission action-April 26, 2000, be noted and filed, seconded by WALTONSMITH carried with Mehaffey and Bogosian absent. 10. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -APRIL 19 & APRIL 25, 2000 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve minutes as submitted. Councilmember Baker removed Consent Calendar item# 10 for • corrections. Note corrections as followed: Pg.2 Apri 15, 2000 Add to Council directions to Staff Council directed staff to inquire more information and report back to Council on the potholes on Woodside/Brookglen and Titus. Pg. 6 April 5, 2000 1St paragraph: delete "comented" and insert "commented" Pg. 7 April 25, 2000 1St paragraph: delete "property" and insert "properly" Instructed -should read requested that BAKER moved approval of the April 19 & April 25th minutes as corrected, and seconded by WALTONSMITH carried with Mehaffey and Bogosian absent. • 9 City Council Minutes Moy 9, 2000 OTHER Councilmember Waltonsmith read an invitation from the Santa Clara County Water District. She noted it would be a one-day event being held on May 25, 2000, on the subject of the Urban Runoff Prevention Program. She recommended that a member of staff should attend. Councilmember Waltonsmith also mentioned that the Council was thanked by the Campaign to save Laguna San Ignacio. She also received a letter from Mitsubishi Corp. stating that the program was over and to call off any further boycotts. Councilmember Waltonsmith also asked the status on the heritage tree that was cut down at the Saratoga Union School District. Bill Norton, Interim City Manager, responded that Vice Mayor Mehaffey wrote a • letter to the district. Also, Mr. Norton stated that he received a call today from the District's attorney indicating that the District forgot they had an agreement with the City. Councilmember Baker read an invitation from the California Cities Association inviting teams to participate in the Annual Bocce Ball Tournament on June 22, 2000. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Mayor Pro Tem declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. spectfully sub ~ ed, Cathleen Boyer City Clerk to