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SARAT06A CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED MEETING
JOINT SESSION/PARKS & RECREATION COMMMISSION
MARCH 21, 2000
The City Council of the City of Saratoga met in Closed Session,
Administrative Conference Room 13777 Fruitvale Avenue at 6:00 p.m. for
the purpose of discussion on Conference with Legal Counsel -Initiation of
Litigation Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(cc) (One Potential Case).
MaYor's Report on Closed Session - 7:02 p.m.
Mayor Bogosian reported there was Council discussion but no action was
taken.
Mayor Bogosian called the adjourned City Council meeting to order at
• 7:04 p. m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Ann Waltonsmith, Evan Baker, Nick
Streit, Vice Mayor John Mehaffey, Mayor Stan
Bogosian; Commissioners Clabeaux, Ioannou, Olsen,
Seroff and Chair Alberts.
ABSENT: Commissioners Dodge & Fronczak
ALSO PRESENT: Bill Norton, Interim City Manager
Richard Taylor, City Attorney
Carol Ann Butler, Interim City Clerk
Joan Pisani, Director of Recreation
Mary Jo Walker, Dir. of Administrative Services
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REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA FOR MARCH 21, 2000.
Carol Ann Butler, Interim City Clerk reported that pursuant to Government Code
Section 554954.2, the agenda for the meeting of March 21, 2000 was properly
posted on March 17, 2000.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC
Ornl Communications on Non-Agendized Items.
No items.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR LARRY FINE, FORMER
HERITAGE PRESRVATION COMMISSIONER.
Mayor Bogosian presented Larry Fine, former Heritage Preservation
Commission, with Resolution of Commendation.
• Title of Resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
COMMENDING LARRY FINE.
BAKER moved adoption of resolution of commendation, seconded by
STREIT and carried unanimously.
JOINT MEETING WITH PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION/SASCC
2. SARATOGA COMMUNITY CENTER AND SENIOR CENTER
RENOVATION OR REBUILD PROJECT PRESENTATION.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That Council direct staff on preferred option.
Bill Norton, Interim City Manager, noted information would be taken from the
• architect's presentation. He suggested Council notify staff if any additional
information is needed and staff would return to Council for action to proceed.
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Joan Pisani, Director of Recreation, reviewed history from 1996 on task force
for the Park Development Fund. Ms. Pisani noted a priority list was
established and the top priority was the renovation and expansion of the
center. The architectural firm of Anderson-Brute was retained.
Pamela Anderson-Brute, presented proposed plans for renovation and
expansion plan.
Brad Cox and Anik Jhavari, from Anderson-Brute, were also part of the
presentation.
Mary Jo Walker, Director of Administrative Services, reviewed funding
sources for project.
Councilmember Streit commented the plan appeared to be a great start,
however, there was a need to look at long-term starting from the theater
over to the center, including the corporation yard. He also noted
consideration of C-3 zoning with a gymnasium concept. Streit added the plan
should go before the voters and encouraged more focus meetings be
scheduled.
Vice Mayor Mehaffey agreed with Councilmember Streit and commented the
need to look into the future and phase the project. Mehaffey suggested
looking at what can be done with the library as part of the project. Mehaffey
noted he does not want to lose the heritage orchard, but would like to bring it
together. Mehaffey suggested looking at temporary facilities.
Councilmember Baker commented on looking at a broader scale and creating a
vision for the citizens to approve. Baker noted to do temporary fixes and
then create a "dream" and encourage citizens to sign up.
Councilmember Waltonsmith commented on wanting to get more space for the
citizens and the importance of using the land wisely and urging Council to pay
for temporary renovations.
Pamela Anderson-Brute commented to allow it to be a community process and
come back with visionary ideas. She concluded the community process be the
• next step.
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Joan Pisani, Director of Recreation, noted staff would look at phasing and the
possibility of going to the voters.
Mayor Bogosian expressed interest in addressing short-term fixes, as well as
safety and health needs in the building. Bogosian added the need to develop a
long-range strategy for the use of this site. Bogosian noted the orchard
should be left alone and consideration of maximizing the use of existing
space. Bogosian concluded the need to get hard figures from the users of
the existing facility.
Vice Mayor Mehaffey suggested looking at the number of community
facilities that have been developed with private funds and encouraged
possibility of alternatives to bond financing.
Councilmember Baker suggested contacting citizens to generate funding.
Mayor Bogosian declared a recess at 8:50 p.m. reconvening at 9:05 p.m.
• with all Councilmembers present.
3. SUMMARY OF PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIVITIES.
(PRESENTED BY CHAIRPERSON JUDY ALBERTS)
Chair Alberts apprised the Council of the following:
• New playground equipment for Kevin Moran and Gardner Parks
• Restroom renovation at Wildwood, E) Quito and Congress Springs Parks
• Reformulation at Congress Springs -turf project
• Commission has Adopt-a-Park Program
• May 20t" -Creek Cleanup Day sponsored by Santa Clara Valley Water
District -cleanup of Wildcat Creek
• April 25t" -Discussion of trails; annual maintenance budget for trails,
specifically at Mt. Eden and Parker Ranch; $30,000 from the Park
Development Fund to be spent for reconstruction and improvement of the
trail segments.
Chair Alberts concluded by commenting on the improved communications
between the Commission and the City. She noted this is a result of
Councilmember Streit's involvement and presence at the Parks & Recreation
• Commission meetings. She also thanked Cary Bloomquist, Administrative
Analyst, and Community Development staff for their support.
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Mayor Bogosian suggested either a map or tour be provided to show trail
deficiencies.
Councilmember Waltonsmith requested trails be placed on City website.
NEW BUSINESS
4. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SEND A LETTER TO GOVERNOR
DAVIS TO REQUEST PROPOSITION 14 FUNDS FOR THE SARATOGA
COMMUNITY LIBRARY.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That Council grant authorization to transmit letter to Gov. Davis.
Appearance
Ann Cross, Vice-Chair/Library Commission
Ms. Cross reported on Measure N's passage by 76.9% and requested Council
authorization of letter to Governor Davis.
BAKER moved Mayor be authorized to transmit letter to Governor Davis,
indicating the City of Saratoga would like to go on record as an
~.plicant for the Literacy and Community Libraries (Prop. 14) grant
funding modifying letter to reflect more statistical data, seconded by
WALTONSMITH and carried unanimously.
5. CONSIDERATION OF SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY RATE
INCREASES.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That Council direct staff to take action, if any, in response to rate increase
application.
Richard Taylor, City Attorney, presented staff report. Mr. Taylor
indicated cities are entitled to protest rate increase and file objection
• within 2 weeks.
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• Councilmember Baker requested staff check with other West Valley cities
on what type of action they will be taking.
6. PRESENTATION BY LOS GATOS-SARATOGA HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT, RE: RENOVATION AND REMODELING PLANS FOR
SARATOGA HIGH SCHOOL.
Richard Meyer, Dir. Of Building Projects for Los Gatos-Saratoga High
School District, introduced the following:
Dr. Cynthia Ranii, Superintendent of LG-SHSD
Ron Adolfson, Board Member/LG-SHSD
Jeff Teal, Asst. Supt. Of Business Services/LG-SHSD
Bob Crowder -Manager of building program
Maureen Owens Hill -Consultant
Gary Black, Traffic consultant
Dustin Notoriani, Staff engineer at LG-SHSD
The presentation was an overview of the Measure B Bond Program and 5
Year Implementation Plan.
7. INVITATION TO JOIN AMICUS BRIEF IN APARTMENT
ASSOCIATON OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY V. CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CONCERNING LIMITS ON CITY FEES.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That Council authorize the City to join the amicus brief being prepared by
the City of San Jose in Apvrtment Associotion of Los Angeles County v. City
of Los Angeles, Calif. Supreme Court Docket #5082645.
Richard Taylor, City Attorney, presented the staff report. Mr. Taylor
noted the League of California Cities writes Friend of the Court briefs in
improvement matters that effect local government.
BAKER moved to authorize the City to join the amicus brief being
prepared by the CitL of Snn Jose in Aportment Associotion of Los
• Ange/es County v City of Los Angeles. Calif. Supreme Court Docket
#5082645, seconded by STREIT and carried unanimously.
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• 8. RESOLUTION REQUESTING COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA TO CREATE
A TASK FORCE FOR THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD TRAIL FOR
SANTA CLARA COUNTY.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopt the resolution.
Cary Bloomquist, Administrative Analyst, presented the staff report.
Appearance:
Jim Stallman, Member/Bicycle Advisory Committee
Mr. Stallman requested Council adopt proposed resolution.
Title of Resolution No. 00-016:
• RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA CREATE A TASK FORCE
FOR THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD TRAIL FOR SANTA CLARA
COUNTY.
BAKER moved adoption of Resolution No. 00-16 with the deletion of
"WHEREAS top priorities are to negotiate easement acquisition for the
Trail with Union Pacific Railroad and obtain funding for project
development; and", seconded by BOGOSIAN and carried unanimously.
9. RESOLUTION OF ENDORSEMENT FOR MEASURE F (SARATOGA FIRE
STATION BOND).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
• That Council adopt the resolution.
Bill Norton, Interim City Manager, presented the staff report.
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• Title of Resolution No. 00-017:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
ENDORSING MEASURE F.
Measure F (Fire Station Bond) is slotted on the April 11, 2000 ballot.
STREIT moved adoption of Resolution No. 00-017, seconded by BAKER
and carried unanimously.
Mayor Bogosian acknowledged Frank Lemmon, Public Safety Commissioner,
for his active involvement of this measure.
AGENCY ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
North Central Flood Control Zone Adv. Committee -Councilmember Waltonsmith
• Councilmember Waltonsmith reported on Comprehensive Flood Management
Program and indicated that Committee started its website on March 1St which is
www.heynoah.com.
SASCC Liaison -Councilmember Waltonsmith
Councilmember Waltonsmith reported on status of SASCC budget; fundraisers and
focus on the proposed remodel.
Valle~Trans~ortation Authority PAC -Councilmember Waltonsmith
Councilmember Waltonsmith reported on the Bicycle Plan 2020 and the Town of
Los Gatos current evaluation of the park and ride program being the future
transit center in the downtown area.
Emergency Planning Council -Councilmember Baker
• Councilmember Baker indicated no meeting.
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• Santa Clara County Cities Assn. City Selection Committee -Councilmember Baker
Councilmember Baker indicated that SCCCA would be meeting March 23"d. He
encouraged fellow Councilmembers to read information on the regional housing
needs.
West Valley Sanitation District -Councilmember Baker
Councilmember Baker indicated the meeting is scheduled for March 22"d
West Valley Solid Waste JPA -Councilmember Streit
Councilmember Streit reported on funding of the Phase I Study and indicated JPA
is requesting cities to contribute.
Library Joint Powers Authority Board -Vice Mayor Mehaffev
Vice Mayor Mehaffev reported on the available funding for libraries. He
commented on the lawsuit brought by the County Employee's Union and noted that
two-thirds of the library staff are temporary. He indicated that the JPA formula
would allow for funding of 1500 sq. ft. for the Saratoga library. However,
inadequate funding from the JPA probably means that the Saratoga library will not
receive its share.
KSAR Community Access TV Board -Mayor Bogosian
Mayor Bogosian requested the KSAR letter be placed on the April 5th agenda. Bill
Norton, Interim City Manager, indicated the legal fees were under $20,000 and
the KSAR Foundation Board is providing costs of the channel relocation for Council
consideration.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Mayor Bogosian requested a motion to place an urgency item on the agenda
regarding TEA Bill. He indicated the State Senate would be taking testimony on
• April 5, 2000 and that he and Bill Norton, Interim City Manager would be
attending.
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• BAKER moved a royal of Incin re nested ur enc item on A endn of March
21, 2000, seconded by WALTONSMITH and carried unanimously.
Bill Norton, Interim City Manager, indicated that staff was recommending
contracting with a lobbyist for this issue as well ns other legislative issues for a
rate of $36,000 a year.
BAKER moved to authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the contract
to retain the lobbyist up to $36,000 a year, seconded by STREIT and carried
unanimously.
Vice Mayor Mehaffey indicated that on April 4t" & 5t" the Silicon Valley
Manufacturing Group was traveling by bus to Sacramento if Mayor Bogosian and
Interim City Manager were interested.
OTHER
• Councilmember Baker announced the scheduled tree dedication ceremony in
memory of Jim Shaw on Friday, March 24t" at 3:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
10:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
G~NI~
Carol Ann Butler,
Interim City Clerk
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