CC 06-15-98 MINUTES
Cupertino City Council, Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber, 10300 Torre Avenue
Monday, June 15, 1998
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:45 p.m. Mayor Chang called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers, 10300
Torte Avenue, Cupertino, California, and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
City Council members present: Mayor Michael Chang, Vice-Mayor Wally Dean,
Councilmembers Don Burnett, Sandy James, and John Statton. Council members absent:
None.
Staffpresent: City Manager Don Brown; City Clerk Kimberly Smith; City Attorney Charles
Kilian; Administrative Services Director Carol Atwood; Community Development Director
Bob Cowan; Parks and Recreation Director Steve Dowling; Public ln¢ouuation Officer
Donna Krey; and Public Works Director Bert Viskovich.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS - PRESENTATIONS - None
POSTPONEMENTS
Item 24: Appeal of Planning Commission decision regarding Application 5-EXC-98,
AMCOE Sign Co. (Sun Javasoft Towers). Applicant requested continuation to Aug. 3, 1998.
Dean moved and Bumett seconded to continue this item to July 20 as requested by the
applicant in a revised fax received this afternoon. The motion carried 5-0.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. John Luhring, 22066 Hibiscus, requested a moratorium on all new construction,
demolition, or construction of two-story houses in his neighborhood until the new
architectural guidelines under discussion have been adopted.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Dean moved and James seconded to adopt item Nos. 1-8 and 10-12 of the Consent Calendar
as recommended by staff. The motion carried 5-0.
1. Resolution No. 98-139: Accounts payable, May 29, 1998.
2. Resolution No. 98-140: Accounts payable, June 5, 1998.
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3. Resolution No. 98-141: Payroll, May 29, 1998.
4. Resolution No. 95-142: Setting date for consideration of reorganization of area
designated "Lomita Avenue 98-06", property located on the south side of Lomita
Avenue between Byme Avenue and Orange Avenue; approximately 0.3088 acre,
Sinksen (APN 357-15-003).
5. Resolution No. 98-143: Setting date for consideration of reorganization of area
designated '~l. Stelling Road 98-03", property located on the east side of N. Stelling
Road between Garden Gate Drive and Hazelbrook Drive; approximately 0.754 acre,
Kovalik et al. (APN 326-30-091).
6. Review of application for Alcoholic Beverage Control license: Vivi's Deli, 21731
Stevens Creek Blvd.
7. Terms and conditions of employment for 1998-99 fiscal year:
(a) Resolution No. 98-144: Amending administrative provisions of the Personnel
Code.
(b) Resolution No. 98-145: Amending the listing of classifications and salary
ranges.
(c) Resolution No. 98-146: Fixing the employer's contribution for medical
insurance.
8. Recommendation from the Telecommunications Commission for two public access
grants.
10. Resolution No. 98-147: Authorizing execution of Traffic Signals Maintenance
Agreement with City of San Jose.
11. Resolution No. 98-148: Authorization to Submit Applications for Transportation Fund
for Clean Air.
12 Resolution No. 98-149: First Amendment to Agency Agreement for Countywide
Household Hazardous Waste Program
Vote Councilmembers
Ayes: Burnett, Chang, Dean, James, and Statton
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
9. Recommendation from Telecommunications Commission regarding use of additional
access channels.
Dean asked iftbe city gave away this right to additional teaching from the college,
will they be able to get it back. Krey said if the second channel is given to DeAnza
College, it would probably remain there. There are two additional access channel that
are available as a result of the city's negotiations with TCI. The Commission is
recommending that only one be given to the college to expand their television
courses. Statton asked if they could grant the channel for a limited period of time and
then have it revert back to the city after a four-year period. Dean said that with the
technology explosion, the extra television channel will become a premium property to
move certain types of information around.
Krey explained that if the city does not use their channel, it can be given to TCI and
can be retrieved when needed. If the channel is given to the school, it may be difficult
to get back. She said that staffhas received a proposal from DeAnza College, but they
had not discussed the opportunity of renewing the channel.
Dean said one of the possible uses would be to have the citizens serve as graffiti
patrol, by being able to see a video signal coming from different locations.
Burner moved to defer this item pending further discussion with DeAnza College.
James seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
13. Resolution No. 98-150: Approving the final map and improvement plans of Tract No.
9054, Oak Valley, Unit 1, Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose; authorizing signing of
final map and authorizing execution of agreement.
14. Resolution No. 98-151: Approving the final map and improvement plans of Tract No.
9075, Oak Valley, Unit 2, The O'Brien Group; located on Cristo Rey Drive;
authorizing signing of final map and authorizing execution of agreement.
15. Resolution No. 98-152: Approving the final map and improvement plans of Tract No.
9076, Oak Valley, Unit 3, The O'Brien Group; located on Cristo Rey Drive;
authorizing signing of final map and authorizing execution of agreement.
16. Resolution No. 98-I 53: Approving the final map and improvement plans of Tract No.
9077, Oak Valley, Unit 4, The O'Brien Group; located on Cristo Rey Drive;
authorizing signing of final map and authorizing execution of agreement.
17. Resolution No. 98-154: Approving the final map and improvement plans of Tract No.
9078, Oak Valley, Unit 5, The O'Brien Group; located on Cristo Rey Drive;
authorizing si~oniug of final map and authorizing execution of agreement.
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18. Resolution No. 98-155: Accepting grant deeds of real property from Thc O'Brien
Group, located on Cristo Rey Drive.
*'19. Resolution No. 98-156: Authorizing execution of Agreement for Exchange of
Property and Easements between The Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose, The
O'Brien Group, the County of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Dept. and the City of
Cupertino.
** (see note at end of minutes)
20. Resolution No. 98-157: Accepting quitclaim deed & authorization of underground
water rights from the Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose, located on Cristo Rey
Drive.
21. Resolution No. 98-158: Accepting grants of easement from the Roman Catholic
Bishop of San Jose, located on Cristo Rey Drive.
Bumett said he did not pull these items for disenssion because there were any problems, but
this is occasion is too important not to have public discussion.
Public Works Director Bert Viskovich explained that item Nos. 13-21 were the last in the
- sequence of events for approval of the Diocese property. These items have all be accepted
will be in a holding pattern until the agreement is executed with the county. All fees and
deposits and bonds are placed in escrow, so there will be a simultaneous recordation of the
map on receiving all the paperwork. These items complete the process and allow the
O'Bfien group to proceed with construction, and they should be able to obtain pe,,dts after
June 24.
Burner moved to approve item Nos. 13-21. James seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
22. Applications 4-Z-98 and 10-EA-98 - City of Cupertino - amendments to the
Cupertino Municipal Code, Chapter 2.32, 16.28, 17.44, 19.132 and 19.134 to enable
the creation of a design review subcommittee of the Planning Commission and change
public noticing requirements for fence exceptions, sign exceptions, and Community
Development Director's administrative applications referred to the Planning
Commission. Environmental determination: Negative Declaration recommended.
Recommended for approval (continued from June 1, 1998):
(a) First reading of Ordinance No. 1787: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino Amending Chapter 2.32 of the Cupertino Municipal Code to
Enable the Creation of a Planning Commission Subcommittee for Design
review."
(b) First reading of Ordinance No. 1788: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino Amending Chapter 16.28 of the Cupertino Municipal Code to
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Change Public Noticing Requirements for Fence Exceptions."
(C) First read'mg of Ordinance No. 1789: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino Amending Chapter 17.44 of the Cupertino Municipal Code to
Change Public Noticing Requirements for Sign Exceptions."
(d) First reading of Ordinance No. 1790: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino Amending Chapter 19.132 of the Cupertino Municipal Code
to Change Public Noticing Requirements for Administrative Approval of Minor
Changes in Projects."
(e) First reading of Ordinance No. 1791: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino Amending Chapter 19.134 of the Cupertino Municipal Code
to Change Public Noticing Requirements for the Architectural and Site Review
Process."
(f) Resolution No. 98-126: Approving Rules of Procedure for a Design Review
Subcommittee of thc Plmming Commission.
Burnett asked that page 22-23, definition of minor change, the amended to add the
following words "and which does not affect the setbacks for building heights of the
project relative to the adjacent properties." Burnett also asked that page 22-29,
paragraph, item No. 1,be amended as follows: "and existing business name with a
property, should one be available."
Chang stated that when this is reviewed in one yeaYs time, he would like to sec
similar approval time., to compare the amount of time taken between the two
procedures. James said that time should not be the sole measurement.
Dean moved to adopt a Negative Declaration. Statton seconded and the motion
carried 5-0.
Dean moved to approve the application with the amendments as suggested by
Burnett. Burnett seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
The City Clerk read the titles of ordinance Nos. 1787-1791, as amended. Burner
moved and James seconded to read the ordinances by title only, and that the City
Clerk's reading would constitute the first reading thereof. Motion carried 5-0.
Burnett moved to adopt Resolution No. 98-126. Statton seconded and the motion
carried 5-0.
23. Public hearing regarding user fees:
(a) Resolution No. 98-138: Rescinding Resolution No. 9860 and establishing
user fees (continued from June 1, 1998.)
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Administrative Services Director Carol Atwood highlighted the changes to user fees.
Human Resources Officer Bill Woska explained the dangerous anirllal clause. If an
animal is determined to be dangerous then the owner must contain the animal, and
inspections are done periodically by code enforcement. If a second bite occurs, the
dog may be destroyed.
Chang opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and the public hearing was
closed.
Dean moved to adopt Resolution No. 98-138. Statton seconded and the motion
carried 5-0.
24. Consideration of appeal of Planning Commission decision regarding Application 5-
EXC-98, AMCOE Sign Co. (Sun Javasoft Towers) - Request for a sign exception to
exceed the allowed size of a wall sign at 20400/20450 Stevens Creek Boulevard in
accordance with Chapter 17 of the Cupertino Municipal Code. (Council member
Wally Dean, appellant.) (Continued from June 1, 1998.)
Dean moved and Burner seconded to continue this item to July 20 as requested by
the applicant in a fax received this afternoon. The motion carded 5-0.
25. Resolution No. 98-159: Ordering abatement of public nuisance pursuant to the
provisions of Ordinance No. 724 and Resolution No. 98-136.
Chang opened the public hearing. There were no speakers, and the public hearing was
closed.
James moved approval of Resolution No. 98-159. Burner seconded and the motion
carried 5-0.
26. Public hearing to adopt 1998-99 fiscal year operating budget, establish appropriation
limit and approve the granting of a Negative Declaration.
(a) Resolution No. 98-160: Adopting an operating and construction budget for fiscal
year 1998-1999 by ratifying estimates of revenues to be received in each fund
and appropriating moneys therefrom for specified activities and accounts and
setting forth conditions of administering said budget.
Co) Resolution No. 98-161: Establishing an appropriation limit for fiscal year
1998-1999.
Chang opened the public hearing. There were no speakers, and the public hearing was
closed.
Burner moved to adopt a Negative Declaration. James seconded and the motion
carried 5-0.
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'-- James moved to adopt Resolution No. 98-160. Dean seconded and the motion carried
5-0.
James moved to adopt Resolution No. 98-161. Statton seconded and the motion
carried 5-0.
27. Resolution No. 98-125: Ordering Vacation of a Portion of St. Joseph Avenue as
provided in Section 8320 et seq. of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of
Califumia. (Continued from meeting of May 18, 1998.)
The Public Works Director said that Council will be getting the value of about
$120,000, and the road is not needed at this time. If it is needed later, thereis a better
route available which would go only through public property.
Chang opened the public hearing. There were no speakers, and the public hearing was
closed.
Burnett moved to adopt Resolution No. 98-125. James seconded and the motion
carried 5-0.
28. Application 15-EA-98 City of Cupertino, Amendment to Heart of the City Specific
- Plan to provide for an exception process. Environmental Determination: Negative
Declaration Recommended. Recommended for Approval:
(a) First reading of ordinance No. 1786: "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Cupertino Amending the Heart of the City
Specific Plan to Provide for an Exception Process for Design
Starldards."
Cowan suggested that the ability to consolidate lots should be considered on a case-
by-case basis by staff. The Planning Commission recommendation for an exception
clause allows staff to accommodate small lots and have staff prepare an analysis for
potential consolidation or code development.
Dean asked how they would prevent future problems with setbacks being too small.
Cowan said that the plan still shows 20-foot setbacks, and staff would determine if
the standards makes sense for a smaller lot. Each deviation from the plan requires an
exception process, which would cai1 it to the attention of the Planning Commission
and City Council.
James said that the paperwork given to Council regarding exceptions should specify
any exceptions to the Heart of the City standards.
._ Statton said that all of the councilmembers are worried about the exceptions
becoming the rule, but this case appears to have sufficient safeguards in the process.
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Ms. Lisa Warren, 10972 Judy Avenue, said she shared Councilman Dean's concern.
She asked Council to be very careful because once the standards have been changed,
they won't be able to get them back.
Burner moved to adopt a Negative Declaration. James seconded and the motion
carried 5-0.
Burner moved to approve the application per Planning Commission Resolution No.
4913, with the modifications suggested by staff, which was to amend the first
paragraph of the ordinance. James seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance, with the first paragraph amended to
read as follows: "In order to provide design flexibility in situations when small lot
size, unusnslly shaped parcels or unique surrounding land uses make it difficult to
adhere to the development standards and where all efforts to meet the standards have
been exhausted, an applicant for development may file an exception request to seek
approval to deviate from the standards. The possibility of lot consolidation, if an
exception is needed for a substandard parcel, shall be evaluated. The exception
process shall not be used to increase land use intensity or change permitted land
uses."
-- Burnett moved and Statton seconded to read the ordinance by title only, and that the
City Clerk's reading would constitute the first reading thereof. Motion carried 5-0.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
29. Application 12-U-97 and 37-EA-97, Monica Sun, 10928 Stevens Creek Blvd.
(southwest corner of Bret Ave. and Stevens Creek Blvd.), to demolish an existing
retail building and construct a 3,550 square foot retail and 5,100 sq-are foot
residential (3 units), mixed-use building, and an amendment to the Heart of the City
Specific Plan related to development requirements. Recommended for approval.
Environmental determination: Negative Declaration recommended.
Mr. Ben Shyy, the applicant's representative, said the purpose of this project was to
provide extra living units for Cupertino residents, and to help make an impressive
entrance to the city along Stevens Creek Boulevard. Also, he has heard of problems
with people banging out in the back of the existing building and the new project will
eliminate that. He presented three different cardboard models of the project showing
how it had been modified in response to Planning Commission input.
Ms. Lisa Warren, 10279 Judy Avenue, said she appreciated the applicant's efforts to
create a project with a nice appearance, but she was very concerned about the height
of this three-story building. The models of the building look nice but she was
concerned about how they would look full size.
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Ms. Blossom Knuth, 10118 Bandley, agreed that the existing building needs to be
demolished. She preferred the plan which allows four residences, since it would
provide more housing and make each unit more affordable. She said she supported
the project, including the mixed use which included businesses on the ground floor.
Mr. Thomas Lin, project architect, discussed the parking arrangements, tree sizes and
types, and the private parking lot for the residents' use.
Dean objected to the elevation drawing, which showed the silhouette of the
neighboring house much larger than it is in reality, and he felt this was misleading.
Statton was concerned about the gate on Bandley and wanted the applicant to install
36-inch box trees along the back of the property. He also suggested limiting the
construction hours.
Dean said he had watched this project at the Planning Commission level, and saw
similar problems to those experienced with the Swenson project. He did not feels
this was the right entrance to the city, and the overpowering proportion of a three-
story house with a 20 ft. setback is not correct. Council is learning from their past
experiences and he did not view this as a good project. He also objected to the
limited space between the private parking lot and the sidewalk on Bandley.
Burnett said he would not vote in favor of the third story because he did not feel it
was appropriate in this location. The applicant has not given sufficient consideration
to the privacy of the neighbors because there are many windows and the patios close
to the neighbors. He suggested it be reduced to a two-story project with smaller
units, fewer parking, more green space, and no gate on Bandley.
James agreed that the space between the parking area and sidewalk was insufficient.
Also, deciduous trees were not a good choice for screening. She preferred more
greenery and less pavement.
Chang said that it is challeng'mg to build a mixed use project on Stevens Creek
Boulevard on such a small piece of property. The applicant has tried very hard to
accommodate the Planning Commission recommendations. He shared the other
members' concerns about the gate and suggested a low fence to screen the cars from
the Bandley sidewalk. He agreed they should require 36 inch box trees which are
evergreen. He felt the setback from Stevens Creek Boulevard is acceptable, and he
would support the project with further modifications.
Statton suggested that the building be shifted forward on the site and there be larger
evergreen trees on the back of the project. He was satisfied with a three-story
._ building. Chang agreed. James said that the three-story building might be
acceptable if the design is done with definition, and a lot more green space.
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Cowan discussed the conversations which occurred at the Planning Commission
meeting regarding the orientation of the parking lots and building. It is awkward to
split up parking, and if the building is shifted more to the front of the lot, it may
reduced the viability of the retail businesses.
The applicant said that this small lot presents many difficulties and creates the need
for the exception process. He appreciat~l Council's consideration of such a process.
If the building is placed in the center, it compromises parking. If the building is
placed in the back, it compromises the neighborhood. He said he was willing to
modify the plans as Council deemed appropriate.
City Attorney Kilian asked whether there was any consensus in provid'mg direction
to the applicant and Planning Commission.
Dean, Statton and Burner agreed the building should be closer to Stevens Creek
Boulevard, and James said she was open to suggestions from the architect. There
was also a majority willing to accept the three-story building, to remove the gate, and
to increase the setback from the sidewalk on Bandiey to at least five feet. All
Councilmembers were in favor of requiting 36-inch box evergreen trees. Statton,
Burner and Chang were mostly concerned with the height of the building as viewed
from the property on the south side. Dean was more concerned with overall mass,
and Burnett felt both the front and back views were problems. James said the back
view may provide more of a problem but she felt there would be architectural
solutions. Council concurred to refer this item back to the Planning Commission.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
30. Resolution No. 98-162: Amending Agreement between Symantec, Cupertino City
Center buildings, and the City of Cupertino for the completion of certain
improvements along Stevens Creek Boulevard and within the southeast corner of
Stevens Creek and De Anza Boulevards.
James moved to adopt Resolution No. 98-162. Dean seconded and the motion carried
5-0.
31. First reading of Ordinance No. 1792: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of
Cupertino Amending Chapter 2.16 of the Cupertino Municipal Code, City Council--
Salaries.
The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance. Burner moved and Dean seconded to
read the ordinance by title only, and that the City Clerk's reading would constitute
the first reading thereof. Motion carded 5-0.
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32. Application deadlines and interview dates for appointment to the Cupertino Housing
Committee.
Bumett moved to set the application deadline on July 15, and to conduct interviews on
July 20. James seconded and the motion carried 5*0.
33. Consider cancellation of the August 17, 1998, Council meeting.
Dean moved to cancel the meeting. Statton seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
34. Request for City Council adoption of resolutions related to a November 1998 ballot to
extend the City's Utility Users Excise Tax to the Ranch Rinconada area and declare
the Council's position on the annexation of Rancho Rinconada.
(a) Resolution No. 98-163: Declaring an emergency requiring the calling of an
election for November 3, 1998, related to the levying a General Tax upon
property to be annexed to the City of Cupertino (Rancho Rinconada area).
(b) Resolution No. 98-164: Calling for a special municipal election for the
purpose of submitting a measure before the qualified voters of the Rancho
Rinconada area.
(c) Resolution NO. 98-165: Stating that the annexation of the Rancho Rinconada
area is contingent upon the voters and landowners agreeing to the extension
of city taxes and fees.
(d) Resolution No. 98-166: Setting a public hearing to consider an ordinance
extending the utility users excise tax to the Rancho Rinconada area in the
event of its annexation to the City of Cupertino.
Mr. Marc Auerbach, 18860 Barnhsrt Avenue, said he represented the Rancho Pocket
Annexation Committee, and they want~l to proceed with the annexation most
expeditiously. They believe a majority of the residents were in favor of annexation
but the requirements of Proposition 218, as explained by the City Attorney, will now
require a majority vote to accept the utility tax. He understood there would be a
trade-offin terms of reduced costs that would no longer be paid to the lighting
district. However the main fear of those to be annexed is that taxes will increase.
The pwposed sequence of election, mail ballot, and annexation hearings is
particularly confusing and time consuming. He thanked staff for their diligent work
and asked to have the process consolidated as much as possible. He referred to the
draft City Council resolution which states that Council would agree not to annex the
Rancho Rinconacla area unless the utility fees and the storm drain fees were accepted
by those to be annexed. He asked that Council not automatically waive the
annexation if this stoim drain fees did not pass, since it only amounted to about
$20,000 dollars per year.
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The City Attorney said that he had talked with Mr. Auerbach earlier and as a result of
those discussions, staffproposed mending the resolution which called the election
to add an advisory measure which says "Should the unincorporated area of Santa
Clara County known as "Rancho Rinconada" be annexed to the City of Cupertino?"
It would be followed by the second measure regarding the utility tax, therefore more
firmly establishing the reason for the tax. He explained that the measure would
apply only to utility taxes. The storm drain fees can be adopted by the electorate, but
then a two-thirds vote is required. If a mail ballot is done instead, it is sent only to
property owners and a majority vote is required.
Mr. Wayne Weichel, 10579 Gascoigne Dr., said he was a five-year resident and had
been active with the neighborhood association for about two years. The biggest
hurdle has been one of misinfo~nmtion. Up to this point the committee baa addressed
the problem by going door to door, distributing flyers, and holding public meetings.
He was concerned that most people feel that the annexation is already completed, so
now the committee is not getting a lot of support and there is the sense that process is
being dragged out. He encouraged Council to proceed with the annexation
procedures is quickly as possible.
Discussion followed regarding the feasibility of preparing an infosmational piece to
be sent to the neighbors in the Rancho Rinconada area. City Manager Don Brown
-- said it would be best to let the Rancho Rinconada leadership determine if such
information would be helpful.
Dean moved to adopt Resolution No. 98-164, amended to include an advisory
measure, as follows: "Should the unincorporated area of Santa Clam County known
as "Rancho Rinconada" be annexed to the City of Cupertino?" Burnett seconded and
the motion carried 5-0.
Burner moved to adopt Resolution No. 98-163. James seconded in the motion
carried 5-0.
Bumett moved to adopt Resolution No. 98-165. Statton seconded and motion carried
5-0.
Dean moved adoption of Resolution No. 98-166. Statton seconded, and the motion
carded 5-0.
ORDINANCES - None
STAFF REPORTS
35. Status report regarding amendment of Single-Family Resident (R-l) ordinance
regarding house size and design.
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"-- Council concurred to appoint Councilmembcrs Statton and James to thc committee
(Austin, Doyle and staff) to conduct the architect interviews and selection.
COUNCIL REPORTS
James regretted she had been unable to attend the Leadership Cupertino graduation because
of a conflict in her schedule, but she heard it went ve~ well. The Cupertino Community
Services Golf tournament saw many city representatives, and it was a fun way to raise
money. She represented the city at the retirement of one of the senior staffofthe Cupertino
School District, Gerd Ferraiuolo, who had partnered with the city on all of the facility
modernizations.
Burnett said he and Ray Chong, the City's traffic engineer, attended the fifth Wheel Deal at
the Manufacturer's Crroup, and they are doing a terrific job. The City may be able to obtain
a replacement bridge for Blackberry Farm as a result of the efforts of that organi?ation. He
said the Cities' Association is having a bocce ball tournament on Thursday and the Council
is invited.
Chang said he felt the Leadership Cupertino presentation was a culminating experience for
the graduates and gave Council a sense of their leadership skills. He felt it was very
worthwhile.
Statton said he thought Leadership Cupertino was a great program and will produce a good
crop of future leaders for the community.
Chang said he attended a gathering of potential neighborhood leaders, and the Council is
encouraging residents to enjoy themselves and meet their neighbors at block parties. The
process has been streamlined and the insurance fees have been waived, and assistance can be
obtained from the Recreation Division during the party.
City Manager Don Brown reviewed the recommendations of the Legislative Review
Committee. Council concurred to adopt the recommendations as presented. The
following action was taken:
· Endorsed Santa Clara Valley Water District's position regarding the Bay Delta program.
· Opposed draft decision by administrative law judge Thomas R. Pulsifer regarding pole
attachments and rights-of-way access.
· Supported MIRA proposed school bond package.
· Opposed AB 2603 (Gallegos), Labor Relations Improvement ACt of 1998.
CLOSED SESSION - None
_ ADJOURNMENT
At 9:40 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.
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City Clerk
** Resolution No. 98-156 was later revised into four separate resolutions, as follows:
98-156A - Grant of easement from County to Santa Clara Parks & Rec
re water system facilities,Tract 9054, EFC 3
98-156B - Grant of easement from County to Santa Clara Parks & Rec
re water system facilities, Tract 9054, EFC 4
98-156C - Grant of easement from County to Santa Clara Parks & Rec
re public utilities, Tract 9054, EFC 5
98-156D - Grant of easement from County to Santa Clara Parks & Rec
re right of way, public utilities, and storm drainage,
Tract 9054, EFC 6