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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19-2006 City Council MinutesMINUTES SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL JULY 19, 2006 The City Council he]d a joint meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room with the 50th Anniversary Committee. The following Committee members were present: Chair Paul Corrado, Geetanjali Amnkumaz, Dr. Arvin Engelson, Priscilla Ho, Yvonne Lampshire, Lee Murray, and Joan Pisani. Chair Corrado explained that the Committee has met 13 times since their initial meeting on July 12, 2005. The Committee has obtained commitments form local organizations to stage 28 events during the month of September 2006. Mr. Corrado explained that the Committee is acting as an oversight committee providing overall marketing and public relations for the month's events. Mr. Corrado explained that each participating organization is responsible to plan and execute their event. Mr. Corrado reported that to date the Committee has raised $31,717. The Saratoga Monte Sereno Community Foundation is acting as repository for the funds the Committed has raised. Mayor Kline thanked Mr. Comado for his report. The City Council met in Closed Session in the Administrative Conference Room, 13777 Fmitvale Avenue, at 6:30 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov't Code 54957) Title: City Attomey MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Mayor Kline reported there was Counci] discussion but no action was taken. Mayor Kline called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and ]ed the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Kathleen King, Nick Streit, Ann Waltonsmith, Vice Mayor Aileen Kao, Mayor Norman Kline ABSENT: None ALSO Dave Anderson, City Manager PRESENT: Bazbaza Powell, Assistant City Manager Richazd Taylor, City Attorney Jonathan Wittwer, Assistant City Attomey Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk Michele Braucht, Administrative Services Director John Livingstone, Community Development Director John Cherbone, Public Works Director Joan Pisani, Recreation Director REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA FOR JULY 19 2006 Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk, reported that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for the meeting of July 19, 2006, was properly posted on July 13, 2006. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The following people requested to speak at tonight's meeting Captain John Hirokawa introduced Deputy Brad Davis. Capt. Hirokawa noted that Deputy Davis was the City's new Neighborhood Resource Officer City Manager Anderson announced and congratulated Capt. Hirokawa on his recent promotion to Commander. City Manager Anderson also announced that Commander Miles was promoted to the position of Under Sheriff. Dr. F.L. Stutzman referred to Measure J and noted that illegal flyers were sent to residents of Saratoga. Dr. Stutzman requested that the City Council appoint a committee to investigate this issue. Dr. Stutzman stated if the Council does not want to investigate this issue it should be tamed over to the Grand Jury. Citizen Ray noted that the City should address the danger that the rock wall on Highway 9 and Aloha Avenue presents to motorist and cyclists. Kathleen Casey Coakley commented that the wall on Aloha Avenue should be left alone. Ms. Coakley also noted that the City should hold neighborhood meetings regarding the proposed annexations. Mazy Robertson requested that the Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) be reinstated. Mrs. Robertson noted that if the PRC was still active, the Commission could have done a lot of the work in regards to the design process for Kevin Moran Park. Mrs. Robertson noted that she recently talked to Capt. Hirokawa and money that could be saved on the KMP could be redirected to fund other programs such as the DARE program and the School Resource Officer. Pricilla Ho reported on her findings regarding treating animals and birds with the West Nile Virus. Cheriel Jensen noted that she feels that the Land Use Element process is not working. Mrs. Jensen also noted that the City Council should have held an emergency meeting in regazds to the recent outbreak of the West Nile Virus in Saratoga. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF In regazds to Dr. Stutzman's comments, Councilmember Waltonsmith noted that the City Council cannot investigate the Measure J campaign but would recommend that a procedure of "Best Practices" developed. City Council minutes 2 July 19, 2006 In regards to Ms. Coakley's comments, Councilmember Waltonsmith stated that the City has held several public meetings regarding the proposed annexations. Refemng to Mrs. Robertson request to reinstated the PRC ,Councilmember Waltonsmith noted that the City does not have the staff to bring back any of the commission that were suspended due to budget cuts. Mayor Kline stated that the procedures for elections are very clear and there is a legal procedure on how to file a complaint. Mayor Kline noted that when he became Mayor one of his goals was to reestablish the City Commissions but unfortunately this budget cycle did not allow that to happen. Mayor Kline noted he would like to direct staff to prepare a comprehensive report on what it would it take to reestablish the City Commissions including costs and staffing. COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Paul Corrado noted that he was the Chair of the 50`h Anniversary Committee. Mr. Corrado stated that the Committee is made up of 14 Saratoga residents. Mr. Corrado briefly highlighted the upcoming events and stated that for more information go to www.sarato ag SO.org. None CEREMONIAL ITEMS lA. COMMENDATION HONORING BILL MCDONNAL STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present commendation. Mayor Kline read the commendation and presented it to Mr. McDonnal. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR 2A. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -JUNE 7, 2006 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes. STREIT/KING MOVED TO APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 2006. MOTION PASSED 5-0. City Council minutes 3 July 19, 2006 2B. 2C. 2D. 2E. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -JULY 6, 2006 STAFF RECOMMENDATION• Approve minutes STREIT/KING MOVED TO APPROVE MINUTES OF JULY 6 2006. MOTION PASSED 5-0. CHECK REGISTER STAFF RECOMMENDATION• Accept register. STREIT/KING MOVED TO ACCEPT CHECK REGISTER. MOTION PASSED 5-0. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED MAY 2006 STAFF RECOMMENDATION• Accept report. STREIT/KING MOVED TO ACCEPT TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED MAY 2006. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ALLOCATION OF ONE-TIME FUNDS STAFF RECOMMENDATION• Adopt resolution allocating funds. RESOLUTION: 06-054 Councilmember Waltonsmith requested that this item be removed from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Waltonsmith noted that she did not support the allocation of $9,000 to the Chamber of Commerce for the proposed "Teen Scene" and $4,500 the Wildlife Center. Councilmember King suggested allowing both organizations to return to Council at then next meeting to allow them to explain the reasons for their request for funds. STREIT/KAO MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ALLOCATING ONE- TIME FUNDS EXCLUDING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO THE WILDLIFE CENTER AND CHAMBER OF COMMENCE FOR THE TEEN SCENE• DIRECTION TO AGENDIZE THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND WILDLIFE CENTER'S REQUESTS BACK AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING MOTION PASSED 5-0. City Council minutes 4 July 19, 2006 2F. ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR DEBT SERVICE PAYMENTS ON THE LIBRARY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution setting the tax rate for the debt service requirements for the Library General Obligation Bonds at $.00955 per $100 of Assesses Valuation. RESOLUTION: 06-052 STREIT/KING MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION SETTING THE TAX RATE FOR THE DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LIBRARY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AT $ 00955 PER $100 OF ASSESSES VALUATION. MOTION PASSED 5-0. 2G. THEATER SOUND SYSTEM -NOTICE OF COMPLETION STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept Notice of Completion and authorize staff to record the Notice for the construction contract. STREIT/KING MOVED TO ACCEPT NOTICE OF COMPLETION. MOTION PASSED 5-0. 2H. CERTIFICATION OF JUNE 7, 2006 PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS AND CANVASS OF RETURNS FROM THE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS FOR MEASURE J STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution certifying election. RESOLUTION: 06-053 STREIT/KING MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE JUNE 7.2006 PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS AND CANVASS OF MOTION PASSED 5-0. 2I. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SARATOGA EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION (SEA) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving the MOU between the City and SEA. RESOLUTION: 85.9-138 STREIT/KING MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MOU BETWEEN THE CITY AND SEA. MOTION PASSED 5-0. City Council minutes 5 July 19, 2006 2J. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Designate a voting delegate. WALTONSMITH/STREIT MOVED TO DESIGNATE VICE MAYOR KAO AS VOTING DELEGATE AND CITY MANAGER ANDERSON AS THE ALTERNATIVE. MOTION PASSED 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Jonathan Wittwer, City Attorney, noted that staff would combine public hearing item 3 & 4 into one report. Consensus of the City Council to allow City Attorney Wittwer to present one staff report for item number 3 & 4. 3&4 ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-15.065 OF THE SARATOGA CITY CODE RELATING TO VEHICLES USED AS LIVING OR SLEEPING QUARTERS AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA AMENDING SECTION 15-12.160 OF THE SARATOGA CITY CODE RELATING TO STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING BOATS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES), AND SECTION 15-95.030(B) RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF SUCH STORAGE REGULATIONS, AND ADDING SECTION 15-06.535 PROVIDING A DEFINITION OF "RECREATIONAL VEHICLE." STAFF RECOMMENDATION #3: Conduct public hearing, read title of proposed ordinance relating to vehicles used as living or sleeping quarters, waive reading of full ordinance, direct staff to place ordinance on consent calendar for second reading. STAFF RECOMMENDATION #4: Conduct public hearing; read title of proposed ordinance amending existing regulations regazding the storage of personal property (including boats and recreational vehicles) and enforcement of such storage regulations, and adding definition of "Recreational Vehicle"; waive reading of full ordinance; and direct staff to place ordinance on consent calendar for second reading. City Attorney Wittwer explained the first proposed ordinance that would revise City Code Section 9-15.065 to allow for the use of an RV For living or sleeping quarters for a total of up to two weeks per calendar year and would allow the Community Development Director to approve reasonable extensions to that two week period. Extensions allowing for use for more that a total of four weeks in a calendar year could be approved only after notice to adjoining landowners. Ciry Council minutes 6 July 19, 2006 City Attorney Wittwer explained the second proposed ordinance that would amend existing regulations regarding the storage of personal property (including boats and recreational vehicles) and enforcement of such storage regulations, and adding definitions of "Recreational Vehicle". City Attorney Wittwer noted that complaints have been filed with the City regazding violation of existing City Code Section 15-12.160 regarding storage of boats and recreational vehicles ion front yards on private property for five days or more and periodically removed to the public street or another location for 72 hours before returned for further storage in those front yazds. Some residents have contended that the existing City Code does not prohibit storage of boats and recreational vehicles in this manner. Attorney Wittwer noted that this was not the intention of the Code and was not the manner in which it has been interpreted an applied. City Attorney Wittwer noted that some residents have contended that the "five day rules" in City Code Section 15-12-160(b) applies only to trash, garbage and refuse under subsection 15-12.160(b) (c). Staff `s view on this section is that it is properly interpreted to read that the limitation on storage of personal property and material in the required front yard applies to storage of all items listed in Subsection 15-12.130(b), not just trash, garbage and refuse. City Attorney noted that staff proposed language changes in this section to clarify existing law as interpreted by the City. City Attorney Wittwer noted that the recommended ordinance establishes both a "consecutive day" storage limit to five consecutive days and a "total calendar year storage days" limit for a total of 18 days per calendar year. The proposed ordinance also addresses concurrent storage and sequential storage. City Attorney Wittwer stated that the proposed ordinance also address enforcement remedies. City Attorney Wittwer also explained the limit on length of time for a temporary permit. Mayor Kline opened the public heating and invited public comments. The following people requested to speak on this item: Mitch Kane noted that he has owned a RV for ten years and to store if offsite he would have additional expenses and chores. Mr. Kane agrees with some of the proposed ordinance but doesn't know the right numbers for storage. Neal Carroll agrees that the City Code needs to be updated but should be realistically changed to fit the residents' needs. James Todd stated that he was concerned with the proposed time frame allowed for recreation vehicles to be pazked in form of ones property. Mr. Todd noted that he and his wife were in their 70's. Mr. Todd suggested 5 days increments - 40 day limit. City Council minutes 7 July 19, 2006 Harry Carlson noted that the older RV owners are slower and five days would not be enough time. Mr. Carlson suggested allowing senior citizens special permits. Brad Anderson noted that he does not support living in a RV but, sometimes it is necessary. Mr. Anderson noted that his family used an RV to live in while taking care of a dying parent. Ed Vincent noted that he supported the proposed ordinance. Joe Balogh noted that he feels enforcing this ordinance will be a problem. Mr. Balogh noted that he supported the proposed ordinance. Mayor Kline closed the public hearing. STREIT/WALTONSMITH MOVED TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-15.065 OF THE SARATOGA CITY CODE RELATING TO VEHICLES USED AS LIVING OR SLEEPING QUARTERS: WAIVE FIRST READING• DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE ORDINANCE ON CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SECOND READING• CHANGING THE NOTICING REQUIRE FROM 150 FEET TO 300 FEET INCLUDING IMMEDIATE AND ADJOINING PROPERTIES CHANGING 14 TO 18 DAY LIMITATION PER CALENDAR YEAR. MOTION PASSED 5-0. STREIT/WALTONSMITH MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA AMENDING SECTION 15-12.160 OF THE SARATOGA CITY CODE RELATING TO STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING BOATS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES) AND SECTION 15-95.030(B) RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF SUCH STORAGE REGULATIONS AND ADDING SECTION 15-06.535 PROVIDING A DEFINITION OF "RECREATIONAL VEHICLE " WAIVE FIRST READING• DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE ORDINANCE ON CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SECOND READING OF AGENDA• AND ADDING 18 DAY LIMITATION PER CALENDAR YEAR MOTION PASSED 5-0. Mayor Kline declared a ten minute break at 9:20 p.m. Mayor Kline reconvened the meeting at 9:30 p.m. ADOPTION OF (1) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTIONS 14-25.110, 15-80.090 AND ARTICLE 16-60 CONCERNING THE EMERGENCY WARNING ALARM SYSTEM AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE SARATOGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EARLY WARNING ALARM SYSTEM AND (2) RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON ADOPTION OF SARATOGA FIRE DISTRICT EARLY WARNING ALARM SYSTEM STANDARDS City Council minutes g July 19, 2006 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing on updated Early Warning Alarm System (EWAS) Ordinance; Introduce ordinance and waive first reading; adopt resolution setting an additional public hearing for August 2, 2006 and adopting fire hazard area map. Richard Taylor, City Attorney, presented staff report. Mayor Kline opened the public heating and invited public comments. The following person requested to speak on this item: Hal Toppel noted that he represented the Saratoga Fire District and requested that the City Council adopt the proposed ordnance. Mayor Kline closed the public hearing. WALTONSMITH/STREIT MOVED TO WAIVE FIRST READING; ADOPT RESOLUTION SETTING AN ADDITIONAL PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 2.2006 AND ADOPTING FIRE HAZARD AREA MAP. MOTION PASSED 5-0. OLD BUSINESS 6. REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept report and direct staff accordingly. John Livingstone, Community Development Director, presented staff report. Director Livingstone explained that on June 6, 2006, several speaker requested that City Council direct staff to prepare a report reviewing the Administrative Design Review process. Director Livingstone noted that one of the speakers recommended that more public meeting be held on project that are close to the 18 foot maximum allowed height limited for Administrative Design Review Process. Director Livingstone explained the current process stating that staff can approve a new home that is less that 18 feet tall and under 6,000 square feet o size administratively. This process includes noticing all neighbors within 250 foot radius of the proposed project. Director Livingstone noted that another issue raised is that occasionally applicant's represent themselves tot the neighbors as the future homeowners, when in fact they are developers and intend to sell the house immediately upon completion. Staff has found this to be an age-old practice. Staff deals with this by always looking at projects from a strict land use perspective. The following people requested to speak on this item City Council minutes 9 July 19, 2006 Don Whetstone requested increase neighborhood noticing and make sure City staff visit the site to see if views and privacy were being infringed upon. Also, Mr. Whetstone suggested having a professional do the design review. Mr. Whetstone suggested the City hire an azchitect. Jim Sorden requested that the City change the Administrative Design Review process. Izak Bencuya invited the Council to his home to look at the house across from him that the City approved. Mr. Bencuya stated he feels the Administrative Design Review process does not exist. Consensus of the City Council to form an Ad Hoc Committee to review the Administrative Design Review process. Mayor Kline and Councihnember Waltonsmith volunteered to be on this Ad Hoc Committee, which will also include the Chair of the Planning Commisison, City Manager, and Community Development Director. 7. NORTH CAMPUS FACILITY -ANTICIPATED USES AND NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept report and direct staff accordingly. Joan Pisani, Recreation Director, presented staff report. Director Pisani explained ranges of use levels with associated improvements, cost ranges and anticipated staffing. Director Pisani explained that level one is estimated at a cost of $80,000 to $100,000 for modest use of Administrative Building (primary rentals with no set- up; occasional recreation classes. Director Pisani briefly explained the improvements that went along with this option. Director Pisani explained that level two would cost appromatly$370,000-$430,000 that would allow for modest use of Administrative Building and Fellowship Hall. Director Pisani briefly explained the improvements that went along with this option. Director Pisani briefly explained the improvements that went along with this option. Director Pisani explained that level three would cost approximately $556,000- $656,000 and would increase the use of Administrative Building and Fellowship hall, including expanded Teen and Senior Programs. Director Pisani briefly explained the improvements that went along with this option. Director Pisani explained that level four would cost between $1,198,000- $1,448,000 which would enable full use of all four buildings -Administrative, Fellowship Hall, Education and Sanctuary. City Council minutes 10 July 19, 2006 The following people requested to speak on this item John Feemster noted that the community wants a place to accommodate teens and seniors. Mr. Feemster stated that the City needs a Master Plan for the North Campus and suggested forming a Task Force. Cheriel Jensen suggested installed a children playground, re-roof the Education Building, Teen Center in Sanctuary and a wood floor be installed in the Administrative Building. Jo Trimble noted that the seniors need a place to go. Ms Trimble requested that the City add a picnic area and benches at the North Campus. Elli Rezaii requested space at the North Campus for a Teen Center. Jennifer Brown noted that she was a former Youth Commissioner. Ms. Brown noted that the North Camus would better serve the youth of Saratoga better than the Warner Hutton House. Tami Maltiel requested space at the North Campus for a Teen Center. Tanya Gupta requested space at the North Campus for a Teen Center Pratik Pramanik requested space at the North Campus for a Teen Center Peter Marra noted he supported option three allocating $600,000 towards improvements at the North Campus. Jim Sorden noted that he supported the use of the North Campus by the seniors and the youth. Dr. F.L. Stutzman requested that this property be preserved and make it a shining star. Consensus of the City Council to proceed in the process of level three for improvements at the North Campus subject to item number 8. Consensus of the City Council to form an Ad Hoc committee including Director Pisani, Councilmember Kao, and another Councilmember (to be announced at a later time) to work with the user groups. Mayor Kline declared a ten minute break at 11:10 p.m. Mayor Kline reconvened the meeting at 11:20 p.m. 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) FISCAL YEAR 06-07 UPDATE STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1. Accept report and direct staff accordingly. 2. Adopt budget resolution for the McWilliams House Construction Contingency. City Council minutes 11 July 19, 2006 RESOLUTION: 06-055 John Cherbone, Public Works Director, presented staff report. Director Cherbone explained the City's CIP process. Director Cherbone noted that on July 6`h City Council directed $800,000 from one-time funds allocated to the CIP. Director Cherbone explained the CIP Funding Summary as follows: Total Available funds - $1,397,600 Total Unrestricted funds - $1,093,000 Director Cherbone noted that $65,000 of the unrestricted funds need to be used to supplement existing approved C1P projects that require supplemental funds; Aloha Safety Project, McWilliams House Construction, and Beauchamps Playground Safety. In regards to the remaining $1,028,000 of unrestricted funds, Director Cherbone noted that Sobey Road Culvert Project requires funding as an emergency repair that cannot bedeferred -total cost $150,000. Director Cherbone introduced candidate CIP projects that include approved projects that are unfunded or need additional funds or were generated by the Public, City Council, or staff. Director Cherbone noted that each candidate projects were categorized under Public Safety, Infrastructure, or Facility Director Cherbone noted that there is $878,000 remaining ofthe unrestricted funds. Director Cherbone briefly explained the potential Public Safety Projects and Infrastructure Projects total $2,113,900. Director Cherbone noted that the potential candidate for Facility Projects total $580,000. Director Cherbone continued with available funding for candidate CII' Projects allocated restricted Parks Funds. The balance in this fund is $129,600. Director Cherbone noted that the Citywide Tree/Landscape Replacement Projects has a balance of $175,00 and staff is recommending using the funds: Parks - $100,000 Median - $50,000 Right-of--Ways -$25,000 The following people requested to speak on this item: Marilynn Mazchetti requested $40,000 for newspaper enclosures, a kiosk, and planter boxes for the Village. Matt Torrens noted that he represented several of his History class students who attend Saratoga High School. Mr. Ton•ens requested matching funds from the City for a World War II memorial at Blaney Plaza. Jim Sorden supported Ms. Mazchetti's requesters for funds for the Village. Mr. Sorden also noted that the Neighborhood Plan at KMP should be done in stages when funds are available. City Council minutes 12 July 19, 2006 Lon Saavedra withdrew Hakone's request for funds to be allocated from the restricted funds for a Visitor Center. Mr. Saavedra noted that the Hakone Foundation requested that the City write a letter of commitment for matching funds to build a Visitor Center. Norman Koepernik noted that he was a Trustee at Hakone Gardens and was present tonight to support Mr. Saavedra's request. Peter Marra noted that he supported $500,000 be allocated to the North Campus improvements. Patty Allen requested that the City Council allocate funds to add a sidewalk to Allendale Avenue to Highway 85. Councilmember King noted that there has been a lot of talk about alternate field space. Councilmember King noted that the Ad Hoc Committee has been working diligently with the various schools in the city to use their fields. Councilmember King reported that West Valley College is interested in allowing the City access to two (2) full size fields if the City allocates $250,000 for field upgrades. Councilmember King noted that if the City can obtain two full size fields at West Valley College then only practice fields at Kevin Moran Park would be necessary and a parking lot would no longer be needed. Councilmember King noted that she would like to recommend that Council look at this alternative field location mentioned by Jeff Schwartz at a prior meeting. Councilmember King complimented Mayor Kline on his "Neighborhood Plan" and suggested reducing the funds available for the KMP Improvement Project. Mayor Kline noted that he would like to reduce the number of decisions Council needs to make by removing the supplemental projects and the emergency project getting the amount to $878,000 and a smaller set of projects to prioritize. STREIT/KING MOVED TO APPROVE FUNDING ALLOCATION TOWARDS ALOHA SAFETY PROJECT, MCWILLIAMS HOUSE CONSTRUCTION, AND BEAUCHAMPS PLAYGROUND SAFETY, AND THE SOBEY ROAD CULVERT PROJECT. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Mayor Kline noted that the Council could vote on the allocation of funds for the North Campus Improvements. WALTONSMITH/KAO MOVED TO ALLOCATE $500,000 TOWARD THE NORTH CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Councilmember Streit noted that the two slide repair projects need to be funded. Councilmember Streit suggested that the Council rename the Economic Reserve Fund to Economic Reserve and Hillside Slide Repair Fund for emergency purposes. This money could be used for these two projects. STREIT/WALTONSMITH MOVED TO RENAME THE ECONOMIC RESERVE FUND TO ECONOMIC RESERVE AND HILLSIDE SLIDE REPAIR FUND. MOTION PASSED 5-0. City Council minutes 13 July 19, 2006 Norman Kline noted that the City Hall pazking lot improvements and enhancements could beremoved -the projects are no longer necessazy. Mayor Kline noted that he supported allocating $250,000 towards field improvements at West Valley College and $50,000 towazds Village Improvements. Councilmember Waltonsmith noted that she would like to allocate funds towards four solaz powered radar feedback signs. Director Cherbone noted that the funds available could support purchasing two of the four radar signs. STREIT/KING MOVE TO ALLOCATE RESTRICTED PARKS FUNDS OF $250.000 TOWARDS FIELD IMPROVEMENTS AT AN ALTERNATE SOCCER FIELD LOCATIONS(Sl AND REMOVE THE ADDITIONAL KMP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT $1.445,000 WITH THE INTENT TO GO BACK TO SOME CONCEPT OF THE °°NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN". MOTION PASSED 5-0. KLINE/STREIT MOVED TO ALLOCATE FROM UNRESTRICTED FUNDS $50,000 TOWARDS VILLAGE IMPROVEMENTS, $15,000 FOR TWO SOLAR POWERED RADAR SIGNS. MOTION PASSED 5-0. WALTONSMITH/STREIT MOVED TO ALLOCATE RESTRICTED PARKS FUNDS TOWARDS TEERLINK RANCH TRAIL REPAIR, SAN MARCOS OPEN SPACE, CALABAZAS CREEK TRAIL. MOTION PASSED 5-0. KING/WALTONSMITH MOVED TO ALLOCATE $175,000 OF THE CITYWIDE TREE/LANDSCAPE REPLACEMENT PROJECT AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF. MOTION PASSED 5-0. STREIT/KAO MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA AMENDING THE FY 2006-07 BUDGET TO INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY FOR THE ADDITION AND ALTERATIONS TO THE JAMES MCWILLIAMS HOUSE PROJECT. MOTION PASSED 5-0. In regards to Mr. Saavedra's request, consensus of the City Council to direct staff to investigate a mechanism to accommodate Hakone's request and return to Council at the next meeting. None City Council minutes 14 July 19, 2006 ADHOC & AGENCY ASSIGNMENT REPORTS Mayor Kline had no reportable information. Vice Mayor Kao reported the following information: SASCC -meet last Monday and took the feedback from Council and the Board approved the proposed working in the contact. Councilmember Streit had no reportable information. Councilmember Waltonsmith reported the following information: KSAR Communitv Access TV Board -rotated off the Board at the last meeting and now is no longer a voting member but, can continued as an active member. Three new citizens were appointed to the Board. Councilmember King reported the following information: Village Ad Hoc -continuing to work on the Newsrack Ordinance. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Councilmember King stated the Ad Hoc is the making progress in regards to the use of West Valley College's field, as discussed eazlier during the CIP item. Councilmember King suggested that the City should hold off on the environmental impact report (EIR) review on Kevin Moran Park because if the City can reach an agreement with West Valley College the City might not need to do and EIR. Mayor Kline noted that he will direct staff to schedule this item accordingly. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Mayor Kline adjourned the regular meeting at 12:30 p.m. ~' City Council minutes 1$ July 19, 2006