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CC 04-07-03 CI] ' OF CUPERTINO APPROVED MINUTES CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Monday, April 7, 2003 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At 6:45 p.m. Mayor Chang called the meeting to orde[ in the Council Chambers, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL City Council members present: Mayor Michael Chang Vice-Mayor Sandra James, and Council members Patrick Kwok, Dolly Sandoval and Richard L0wenthal. Council members absent: none. Staff present: City Manager David Knapp, Administrative Services Director Carol Atwood, City Attorney Charles Kilian, Public Works Director Rhlph Qualls, Community Development Director Steve Piasecki, City Planner Cynthia Wordel~, Parks mad Recreation Director Therese Smith, Public Information Officer Rick Kitson, and City Clerk Kimberly Smith. CEREMONIAL MATTERS - PRESENTATIONS Proclamations for Deputies James Post, Luis Valdez, and Danny Allman, for their rescue of Mrs. Eva Wasson, and Able Underground Construction Company for its assistance. Mayor Chang presented the proclamations. Presentation of plaque to Parks and Recreation Supervisor Tom Walters for his help with the Lunar New Year Unity Parade. Michele Hu, co-chair of the Lunar New Year Unity Parade, presented Tom Walters with a plaque recognizing him as the outstanding city supporter of this year's parade. Barbara Rogers, Kris Wang, Ann Wu, and Council member Richard Lowenthal and Mayor Michael Chang also offered their thanks. Walters accepted the plaque and thanked the Parks and Recreation and the Public Works staff who helped in the effort. 3. Proclamation for the Future Business Leaders of America. Mayor Chang presented the proclamation to members FBLA Dina Treyger and her friend Vivian. April 7, 2003 Cupertino City Council Page 2 Proclamation declaring April 7-13 as Library W&ek in Cupertino. Mayor Chang presented the proclamation to rePresentatives of the Library Commission, Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and library staff. POSTPONEMENTS - None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None Council members received a news article about Vallc0 plans from the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal dated April 4, 2003. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS E. J. Conens, 10480 Pineville, objected to Council taking action late in the evening, because people in attendance need to go to work in the morning. He said that the community did not want more bmldmgs on Stevens Creek Blvd., ~ncreased traffic, or impacts on local scenery. They would like to see the Council members out in th6 community more, other than when they are running for election. Dennis Whittaker, 20622 Cheryl Drive, referred to' a new project on rainbow Drive by Prometheus Development, and urged Council to be consistent in its message about the need for affordable housing. It is rumored that this project will be refurbishing existing buildings and will result in the relocation of people who now live there to areas outside of Cupertino. Robert Levy, 10802 Wilkinson Avenue, referred to thel Brown Act and said that no speaker can be required to provide his or her name and address. Tl~e Act also prohibits a majority of elected or appointed officials from meeting to discuss busines~ unless it is at a noticed public meeting. He said it bothers him that two people in a five-member commission can meet to discuss things, but when they are joined by a third member it is a violation. The City Attomey said that speakers are not required~ to provide a name or address, but it is requested, and ~t ~s so noted on the speaker s card. He aoted that the Brown Act allows for more than a quorum of members to get together for social reasons, conferences, and town meetings that were not noticed, as long as general city business isInot discussed. The following individuals spoke in favor of continued ftmding for the public access channel, Cable 15. Their comments included: Concern aboutl the loss of content, the need to meet minimum NTSC legal requirements, the loss of locally-created programming which reflects the community's diversity and which doesn't fit into profit media, a request to continue funding at the current level through 2004, and consideration for culxent funding plus $14,000 to pay salaries for one full-time and one part-time employee. Bill Mannion, representing the Cupertino Senior Te!evision Productions group Greg Bartschenfeld, 2900 Homestead Road Hema Kundargi, producer of an Indian vegetarian gourmet cooking show April 7, 2003 Cupertino City Council Page 3 Robert Haber, Public Access Director for Cable Channel 15 Garrett Wroblewski, representing Cupertino Public Access television City Manager David Knapp said that he had recently met with DeAnza College President Martha Kanter. They are examining a variety of options to ~ee if there are less expensive ways of providing the same service. He will bring a report back'to City Council. CONSENT CALENDAR Sandoval/Kwok moved and seconded to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as recommended, with the exception of item Nos. 5, 10, ~6, 18, 19, and 21, which were pulled for further discussion. Vote: Ayes: Chang, James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval. Noes: None. Absent: None. Adopt resolutions accepting accounts payable for March 14, 21, and March 28 Resolution Nos. 03-056 through 03- 058. Adopt a resolution accepting the payroll for March 28, Resolution No. 03-059. Accept the Treasurer's Budget Report for February 2003. Accept an application for an Alcoholic Beverage License, Rib Crib Barbecue, 19930 Stevens Creek Blvd. 11. 12. 13. 14. Authorize fine arts grants for Spring 2003 as recommended by the Fine Arts Commission. Accept Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COl?S) Grant Allocation, Resolution No. 03- 061. Accept California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) High Technology Grant Allocation, Resolution No. 03-062. Adopt a resolution setting the date of April 21 to approve the annexation of area designated Dolores Avenue 02-04 , property located on the south side of Dolores Avenue between Byme Avenue and Orange Avenue, approximately 0.21 acre, Hsu (APN 357-14-015), Resolution No. 03-063. 15. 17. Adopt a resolution making determinations and approving the annexation of area designated "Byme Avenue 02-08", property located on the west side of Byme Avenue between Granada Avenue and Hermosa Avenae, approximately 0.41 acre, Perez (APN 357-11-005), Resolution No. 03-064. Adopt a resolution for Grant of Easement, roadway, Mary Pesce King, Trustee of the 1995 Mary Pesce King Revocable Trust dated jgnuary 5, 1995, 10739 Santa Lucia Road, APN 342-17-036, Resolution No. 03-066. April 7, 2003 Cupertino City Council Page 4 20. Declare intention to order the vacation of a l~ortion of Madrid Road as provided in Section 8320 Et Seq. of the Streets and Highways Code, State of California, fixing May 5 at 6:45 p.m., as the time and place for the public heating, Resolution No. 03-068. 22. Approve a second amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement creating the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA). ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (above) Approve the minutes from the March 3, March 4 (two sets), March 17, and March 28 City Council meetings. Lowenthal/James moved to correct the minutes ~f March 17, page 5-25, to add the phrase "room rental" before the word fees. Vote: Ayes: Chang, James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval. Noes: None. Absent: None. ~ Lowenthal/Kwok moved to amend page 5-28 tO add the phrase "Cupertino Community Hall" above the other sample wording for plaques to be placed on buildings. Vote: Ayes: Chang, James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval. Noes: None. Absent: None. The correct wording reads as follows: CUPERTINO COMMUNITY HALL JANE DOE COMMUNITY BUILDING 1N RECOGNITION OF A MAJOR CONTRIBUTION BY THE DOE FAMILY TO THE CUPERTINO CO~'RJNITY HALL James/Sandoval moved to adopt the minutes of March 17 as amended, and the minutes of March 3, March 4, and March 28 as presented. Vote: Ayes: Chang, James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval. Noes: None. Absent: Non& 10. Adopt a resolution approving the reallocation iof a City Channel Program/Promotions Director position to Web Specialist, Resolution No. 03-060. Human Resources Manager Sandy Abe said thaI the pay fi.om the converted position will mostly cover the cost of the Web Specialist position. The balance will come from cost savings from the vacant producer position. Kwbk/Lowenthal moved to adopt Resolution No. 03-060. Vote: Ayes: Chang, James, KWok, Lowenthal, Sandoval. Noes: None. Absent: None. 16. Adopt a resolution in support of clean fuel vehicles and participation in clean air programs, Resolution No. 03-065. David Dias and Kim Rogers, representing the Atnerican Lung Association, spoke in favor of the resolution. April 7, 2003 Cupertino City Councll Page 5 18. Sandoval/James moved to adopt Resolution No. 03-065. Vote: Ayes: Chang, James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval. Noes: None. Absent: None. Adopt a resolution authorizing execution of a Joint Use Agreement for a trail between the Santa Clara Valley Water District and the !City of Cupertino for Regnart Creek, Resolution No. 03-067. Robert Levy said that the city should show m6re sensitivity to impact on neighbors of projects, and suggested that an informational fl3er about the Regnart Creek Trail be sent to the affected property owners. 19. Public Works Director Ralph Quails said this st!etch of trail along the creek was part of a development approved some time ago, and it waS part of the public hearing process. This resolution is to adopt a standard joint use agreement as an implementation tool for the city and the water district. , Kwok/Lowenthal moved to adopt Resolution No. 03-067. Vote: Ayes: Chang, James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval. Noes: None. Absent: None. Extend the existing agreement with Apple Corflputer, Inc., for the disposal of electronic products and computers. Sandoval reported on the success of the six-mdnth trial project, in which they collected over 70,000 pounds of e-waste. ~ Council concurred to authorize the city manage the agreement with Apple Computer· 21. Review bids and award contract for the De Anz~ Management System (ATMS), Project No. 420- In response to a question by Council, Public W is unaware of any problems with this contractor Kwok/Lowenthal moved to award the contracl $592,935·50, and authorize a contingency of $652,935.50. Vote: Ayes: Chang, James, Kx Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 23. Consider adoption of the 2003-04 Fee Schedule · to negotiate and execute an extension to Boulevard Corridor Advanced Traffic 7534. >rks Director Ralph Qualls said that staff and it was a good bid. to VCI Telecom, Inc, in the amount of $60,000·00, for a total project cost of 7ok, Lowenthal, Sandoval. Noes: None. Resolution No. 03-069. Administrative Services Director Carol Atwoo4 reviewed the proposed increases, which would go into effect July 1. April7,2003 Cupertino City Council Page 6 The public hearing was opened at 8:10 p.m. Where were no speakers, and the public hearing was closed. After a brief &scuss~on about attendance at Blackberry Farm Plcmc Grounds, Council members Chang and Sandova[ asked that staff survey walk-in guests to determine in which city they live. James/Sandoval moved to adopt Resolution No. 03-069. Vote: Ayes: Chang, James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval. Noes: None. Abse PLANNING APPLICATIONS - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 24. Adopt policy for naming City facilities. Public Information Officer Rick Kitson corr, buildings in Cupertino have been named for iF at: None. ~cted his staff report to say that three dividuals. These include the Robert W. Quinlan Community Center, the Donald D. BroWn Blackberry Farm Golf Course, and the Philip W. Storm Service Center. Council members discussed the staff report and the confusion which arose over the question of whether the naming list was inten~ted to include naming opportunities for buildings or just the interiors, whether a plaque would be installed listing the names of financial supporters, and where the plaque 'Nould be located (inside or outside the building). Dorothy Stow, 20197 Las Ondas Way, said she was one of the three individuals who created the list of naming opportunities and saidlit was intended for the rooms and not the building itself. The architects added the library ~uilding, with a recommended amount of $1 million. She said she was not in favor sellipg naming rights to public building. In a rare circumstance, if a person has done a lot for his or her community, it may be appropriate. However, if Council insists on sell!ng the naming rights, they should be sold for what they are worth. Rich Abdalah, 10455 Torre Avenue, asked wl~ether Council had already approved and accepted a name. That step should be done only after a policy has been adopted. He said that a person could make a relatively minor cor~tribution and have their family name put on a building for 40-50 years, and he did not think that was right. Kilian clarified that the Council had just adopted the minutes of that evening, which merely confirmed the new list of naming opportunities and confirmed that the dollar amounts would be left to the discretion of th6 committee. Council did not accept a particular contribution or name a building. Additional steps would be required, including acceptance of funds. Council can choose to not accept the funds, change the plaque, or make other changes in the future. April 7, 2003 Cupertino City Council Page 7 James said that she was uncomfortable with tier aye vote on March 17 in which the council members agreed that they did not need ~to know the amounts of donations or the names of the donors, and those decisions would be left up to the fundraising committee. She said since she had received a number of phone calls from people in the community regarding that decision, and that Council had rio way of anticipating any future illegal activities by a person after whom a building m~y be named. James said she believed the donor names should be reviewed by the Cot~ncil, and said she would like them to reconsider that vote. The City Attorney said that, at the time of that ivote, the community building hadn't yet been added back on to the list of naming opporthnities. James said that she had therefore voted correctly. She said that her constituent4 felt that the Council should review all names, but that may be cumbersome for fund-ralsing purposes. Pat Rogers, 19764 Aubum Drive, said that m( been resolved by this discussion. Although st made in secret, he was present because it had be Mark Bums, 21269 Stevens Creek, said it x buildings. If Council took this step because th st of his planned comments had already me people have said the decisions were ~n properly noticed. ras acceptable to name rooms, but not ~'y needed funds to complete the project, that was poor planning. Large donations create the perception that there is behind-the- scenes influence. Administrative Services Director Carol Atwoo~ capital improvement project budget for the libt $22 million, so staff pursued some creative said that the City had $19 million in the dry. The Library community insisted on racing to find another $1.8 million, and the Library community agreed to raise $1.2 million Ito furnish the new building. If necessary, the library can be opened with the old furniture and shelwng. Robert Levy felt that the taxpayers had already contributed money to the project, particularly those who had been customers of Capertino Water and now had to pay higher fees to San Jose Water. He felt that the buildingmames should not be sold. Dennis Whitaker, 20622 Cheryl Drive, urged {he Council not to lose the progress the Library Foundation has made, and he felt th decisions. He did not think the building should was acceptable. Barbara Rogers said that when Council made p funds. Although the old library furniture is ava enough of it to furnish the larger building. She taking up new items after 11 p.m. at a policy was necessary to guide the be named for a person, but a small plaque >licy changes, it made it difficult to raise lable, it is in poor repair, and there is not also suggested that Council refrain from Lowenthal suggested that two council members work with staff to further refine the policy. He said he regretted that Council had ~dec~ded to name the buildings, and was April 7, 2003 Cupertino City Council Page 8 uncomfortable with the route that was taken. He said that because a letter was faxed to a donor, it seemed that a deal had been offered and accepted. Kwok agreed that the policy is not yet ready, and that all decisions should rest with the City. James saad the naming procedure seemed sample at the outset, but is a complex situation wath moral, ethmal, and legal dilemmas. Sh~ smd the deal that was offered to and accepted by Mr. Chan was not offered by the ~ntire Council, and she felt the Council's constituents should have an opportunity to disct~ss whether the building names should be sold. If the decision is made that the names '~ill be sold, all of the community should have an opportunity to bid, and she asked that Council reconsider the offer made to Mr. Chain Sandoval said the Council should honor the co~nmitment made to the Foundation when they were given the authority to solicit funds in ~xchange for naming, plaques, etc, so the Foundation would not suffer a loss of credibility. She said the Council should decide whether they want to distinguish between portions of the building or name the whole building, decide whether the naming will be made in honor of a person or in recognition of a cash contribution, and determine what steps should be taken if it were later found the named person had done something wrong. Chang said that the integrity of the Foundatio uncomfortable with how this situation has bec "selling," "bidding," and "secret." The Coun Foundation's efforts or not, and should be consi The Council members concurred that James refine the naming policy, taking into considerati RECESS fundraisers was important, and he was )me sensationalized by using words like :il must decide whether they support the ;tent in their approach. td Chang will work with staff to further >n Council's comments at this meeting. The Council meeting was in recess from 9:47 p.m. to 9:~8 p.m. NEW BUSINESS (continued) 25. Authorize a revised public participation process ~or the General Plan review. Mayor Chang reported that Barbara Rogers had been in attendance but had to leave, and asked him to convey her support of the staff pro Dennis Whittaker read a prepared statement fn asked Council to establish an on-line systen Cupertino residents to provide input on the building height, setbacks, etc. He offered the this goal. ~osal. ,m Concerned Citizens of Cupertino, and t, and in the Cupertino Scene to allow Jeneral Plan and issues associated with assistance of his group in accomplishing April 7, 2003 (~upert{no C{ty Coune{1 Page 9 Jennylea Sepulveda said that 25 of the 60 slotsI open were people appointed by the City Council to commissions. She suggested tha~ the Council members each select one representative, and let the community select tl~e rest. She noted that renters are often transient and don't pay property tax, so they lshould not be involved developing the general plan for city. 26. Penny Whittaker said she liked the idea of larg~ of Cupertino, not just 60 people. Council members offered suggestions for the Development Director Steve Piasecki said that with a rewsed hst based on Council s comment, Receive report and consider adopting a City pol No. 03-070. Public Works Director Ralph Quails distribut which included a revised resolution. Coun memorandum from Council member Dolly community input. This will represent all ,ublic participation process. Community staff will report to Council in two weeks cy on responsible contracting, Resolution ~'d a supplemental report dated April 7, :il members also received a copy of a mdoval dated April 3, titled Item 26 ~ Proposed Responsible Contracting Policy ~ Kim Talamantes said she was speaking regarding her husband Ralph and his business, Tally Construction, and she read a prepared stgtement referring to some work they had performed for the city without realizing the wot:k required payment of prevailing wages. She said they had letters from two employees acknowledging that the City never informed Tally that prevailing wages were rbquired. The situation was allowed to continue for 3 years, and then Tally Construcl Tally Construction had been singled out, and nc projects. She said that Tally Construction belie a small company that takes great pride in their' a number of emergencies, and it has performed and sometimes without charge. She further stat, failure to pay prevailing wage an unintentional Jay James, representing the Santa Clara Cot California State Law requires that prevailing w~ said that the responsible contracting policy sho~ ion was fined. Ms. Talamantes felt that .w they will not be allowed to bid on new red it was paying the correct wages. It is york and quality, it has helped the City in work for senior citizens at reduced rates, ~d that the Labor Commission found their ,roblem. nty Building Trades Council, said that ges shall be paid for all public works. He tld address wages as well as safety issues, training apprentices, etc. He also stated that eml~loyers should know the law, and disputed claims made by Ms. Talamantes. I Sandoval referred to the memorandum she had distributed, and said she felt a 5-year limitation on claims was more appropriate tha~ 2 years, because the particular issue that brought this matter to Council's attention too}c 3 years to resolve. She also felt that contractors should be required to declare pending claims, to help the City identify patterns of abuse. April 7, 2003 Cupertino City Council Page 10 Sandoval also distributed a document, which she described as a minor revision, prepared in consultation with the City Attorney, to the previously distributed document on amendments to the staffpolicy. Qualls said that he had discussed the new h~dout with the City Attorney and City Manager, and there were three concerns. The n~w policy wording would not provide any additional assurance of a responsible bidder. I~would also put the City in a new role as the court of first resort, as well as being responsible for arbitration between contractors and third parties. City Attorney Charles Kilian noted that the other agencies charged with enforcing the laws of California all have long period of time ih which to enforce the roles. The City has a different set of values, because they are r~quired to enforce laws, but must also complete a project on time and within budget. [Bids received by the City are normally good only for 90 days. He said that a 3-year re~luirement regarding pending claims may be okay, but could impact the timing if research ~s required. Lowenthal/James moved to approve the staff recommendation and amended resolution, with a change to paragraph 3 to say that bidder~ shall be deemed non-responsible if they had any claims filed against them within four 2~ears prior to the bid opening. Sandoval offered a friendly amendment that Council wtll continue discussion of her suggested wording regarding a self-funded enforcemenI. Lowenthal and James accepted the amendment, and the motion camed by the foll4~wing vote: Ayes: Chang, James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval. Noes None. Absent: None. The self-funded enforcement mechanism wo~ follows: The City shall provide for the enforcement the duration of a public works contract. Ar violation of this policy with the office ~ providing a deposit or bond sufficient to pa.' be promptly investigated by the City staff. ding to be considered further reads as 3f the prevailing wage statute throughout y party may level a complaint alleging a ~f the Director of Public Works. After for the investigation, the complaint shall Jpon the conclusion of this investigation, an initial determination shall be provided to both the complainant and the target of the investigation. If the parties mutually agreel to accept the determination of the City staff, the losing party will pay the costs of the investigation. If the parties dispute the finding of the City staff, a third party arbitrator will be appointed to review the complaint and the materials and results of the staff investigation and shall provide a final determination. The costs of the arbitrator and any other costs associated with the ongoing investigation will be paid by the 14~sing party. A complaint filed under this provision shall not impair the contractor's Obligation to continue the project through to completion. ~ The Public Works Director said that he wishet~ to clarify with Councilwoman Sandoval that the further work to be done would be on S~ction 6 of the most recent version of her Ap~17,2003 27. Cupertino City Council Page 11 document. He said the recent changes clarifier~ a couple of his concerns. The Director asked the Mayor if staff could have some time ~n this, maybe a couple of months, since there are three major projects going out to bid. Set a public hearing for a General Plan amenc property on Stevens Creek Boulevard, specif appurtenant parking, from General Plan desigr Commercial or another zone as deemed appropr ment/zoning change on a portion of city cally the Blue Pheasant Restaurant and ation: Public Park/Recreation to Planned ate by the City Council. Parks and Recreation Director Therese Smith re The following individuals commented on the itc Robert Levy, 10802 Wilkinson Avenue, said th something should be done to increase the arum it. He suggested a shorter-term lease. He also the visioning kits when they are ready. ~iewed the staff report. rn: ~t if the Blue Pheasant is left as it is, then nt of money each year that is made from tsked Council to consider the input from ! Peter Rasmussen, 10309 McKlintock Lane, owner of the Blue Pheasant restaurant, said he had been told that the previous City Manager. had said that the Blue Pheasant could operate until the year 2016. He said that approximately 30 employees would lose their jobs if rezoning occurred. He said the City promised to work with the Blue Pheasant to continue to renew their lease. He doesn't think best interest at this time. He thanked the citiz years and said, "I give up." JoAnne Tong, 22339 McClellan Road, distril asking that no General Plan amendments be that pursuing a zoning change is in their ms of Cupertino for their support for 30 ,uted a petition from Cupertino citizens allowed until the new General Plan is adopted. She also asked the Council members t~ respond regarding the request to have a City website available for the Cupertino community to vote and respond to issues regarding the General Plan. I Rusty Britt, 20850 Peppertree Lane, turned in 80 additional names on the petition. She was not in favor of any zoning changes to The Blue Pheasant property until the Stevens Creek Corridor Plan is adopted. I Edward (Ned) Britt, 20850 Peppertree Lane, st~bmitted additional petitions. He said that an on-line group was formed called The Concerned Citizens of Cupertino and people can make comments on their website about making~hanges to the General Plan. He said that people are passionate about wanting to stop the [ide of development. Dennis Whittaker, 20622 Cheryl Drive, also sp~ke about the petitions that were turned in and agreed with the previous speakers. Jennylea Sepulveda, said she also turned in a petition of 80 names. She said that each wanted to voice their opinion about not being ~ appy with the current quality of life in the April 7, 2003 Cupertino City Council Page 12 28. City due to overpopulation and density. She considered to be affordable housing. LeAnne Cooley, 10421 Castine Avenue, also signers felt disappointment, anger, and frustra Center. They felt the height and density had community to that of a big city. By continuing the elected officials are not protecting the ch~ outside groups have more influence than the citi Patricia Smith, 10317 Cold Harbor Avenue, ask asked what the dollar amount Council submitted petitions and said that many ion about the new buildings at the City rrevocably changed the character of the to allow exceptions to the General Plan racter and assets of the community and tens. ed for written clarification about the laws governing the General Plan amendment process.l City Attorney Charles Kilian explained tha amendments together and package them as one. non-conforming use which means that if there ~ amendment or rezoning, that use could still co~ City is going to renew the lease, it should b, require a use permit, a zone change, and a Gene] the City is able to bundle multiple He also said the Blue Pheasant is a legal, ias nothing done as far as a General Plan tinue. The lease ends in a year, and if the a legal, conforming use, which would al Plan amendment. Community Development Director Steve Pias~cki further clarified that citizens in the neighborhood would have an opportunity to prpvide input on the operation of the Blue Pheasant. He said there was no proposed high-r/se housing or additional building of any kind. The Council's action tonight would allow ~he public input process to take place. Council asked staff to research the feasibility o4 a website for community members to be able to understand and participate in the Genera~Plan process. James/Lowenthal moved to authorize a ~ublic hearing for a General Plan amendment/zone change to add the option of c, mmercial uses on the Blue Pheasant site and the associated parking. Vote: Ayes: Cha ag, James, Lowenthal, Sandoval. Noes: Kwok. Absent: None. Council members selected the following dates: A. Study session on Vallco - April 15, 2~03, Room C 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in Conference Study session(s) on the budget - May 10:00 p.m. Set a meeting with Supervisor Liz Knis in Cupertino 27, 2003, 4:30 p.m. until approximately for May 5 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss issues Council members had a conflict with the graduation ceremony for Tomorrow's Leaders Today, and asked if the Supervi ;or would be available on another day. April 7, 2003 Cupertino City Council Page 13 ORDINANCES 29. Conduct the second reading of Ordinance No. of the City of Cupertino Amending Chapter Roller Skating at the Civic Center Plaza." James/Lowenthal moved and seconded to read City Clerk's reading would constitute the seco~ Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval. Noes: None. Abse 916: "An Ordinance of the City Council 1.08.270 Related to Skateboarding and the ordinance by title only and that the td reading thereof. Ayes: Chang, James, It: None. James/Lowenthal moved and seconded to engct Ordinance No. 1916. Ayes: Chang, James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval. Noes: Non~. Absent: None. STAFF REPORTS 30. Receive a monthly status report on the Cupertin~ Civic Center and Library Project. Council waived the report because of the latene., s of the hour. COUNCIL REPORTS - None CLOSED SESSION - None ADJOURNMENT At 12:36 a.m. Council adjourned to Tuesday, April lq at 6:00 p.m. in the Cupertino City Hall Conference Room C for a study session on Vallco, 103~0 Torre Avenue. Kimberly SmitllfC~iy Clerk For more information: Staff reports, backup materials4 and items distributed at the meeting are available for review at the City Clerk's Office, 777-322). Televised Council meetings may be viewed live on C*le Channel 26, and may also be viewed live or on demand at www.cupertino.org. Videotapes ~f the televised meetings are available at the Cupertino Library, or may be purchased from the Ct~pertino City Channel, 777-2364.