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SPECIAL MEETING
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
JUNE 9, 2004
The City Council of the City of Saratoga met with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
on June 9, 2004 in the Administrative Conference Room, 17777 Fruitvale Avenue..
Mayor Waltonsmith called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Ann Waltonsmith, Vice Mayor Kathleen King,
Councilmember Nick Streit
ABSENT: Councilmembers Stan Bogosian, Norman Kline
ALSO Dave Anderson, City Manager
PRESENT: Lorie Tinfow, Assistant City Manager
Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk
Laurie Smith, Sheriff
John Hirokawa, Captain
Teny Calderone, Lieutenant
REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA FOR JUNE 9, 2004
Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk, reported that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2,
the agenda for the meeting of June 9, 2004 was properly posted on May 28, 2004.
The City Council met with the Sheriff s Office to discuss the proposed West Valley
Substation sites.
Mayor Waltonsmith thanked the representatives from the Sheriff's Office for attending
the meeting. Mayor Waltonsmith stated that the Council realizes that the Sheriff s Office
has done their due diligence to stay in Saratoga but the remaining fact is that the current
substation is inadequate.
Councilmember Streit stated that up until recently he preferred that the Sheriff s Office
remain in the Citv of Saratoga. Councilmember Streit noted that after recent budget
Vice Mayor King noted that it was important to her that the Sheriff s Office stay together
and not have them fragmented in different cities. Vice Mayor King stated that the
Sheriff s Office should move quickly on the lease agreement.
Mayor Waltonsmith noted that she concurred with her colleague's comments adding that
she would hope that the Deputies could continue to utilize the space at the North Campus
to write reports.
Sheriff Smith noted that the she would encourage the Deputies to continue to use the
North Campus.
A discussion took place regarding ways to keep the Sheriff visible in the community.
Captain Hirakawa suggested directing Deputies to loop through the City after their shift
is over.
Councilmember Streit asked if there were any draw back to the AAA building.
Sheriff Smith explained that the building is a perfect location and the advantages:
• Landlord will cover all tenant improvements
• Landlord will provide 48 exclusive parking spaces, 32 nonexclusive parking
spaces
• Within 75 feet of Saratoga city limits
• Immediate move-in after tenant improvements
• Rent - $2.18 per square foot
• Variety of spaces available
• 3% Annual Lease Increase
A discussion took place in regards to the County's $150k loan for tenant improvements.
Sheriff Smith noted that if these funds are used the loan would be passed through to the
in the contract the various contracted cities.
City Manager Anderson stated that locking up the AAA building for ten years at the price
offered is a great opportunity for the Sheriff s Office. In regards to a public
announcement of the relocation of the Sheriff s Office to Cupertino, City Manager n
asked when it would be appropriate.
Sheriff Smith sueeest waitine until she has a sieved lease agreement and noted that she
Mayor Waltonsmith thanked everyone present for attending the meeting.
There being no further business, Mayor Waltonsmith adjourned the meeting at 4:05 p.m.
Respe tfu submitted,
Cathl Byer, CMC
City Clerk