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CC 11-20-00 APPROVED MINUTES CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL Regular Mooting Monday, Novexxxbor 20, 2000 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At 6:45 p.m. Mayor James called thc meeting to order in the Council Chambers, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL City Council members present: Mayor Sandra James, Vice-Mayor Richard Lowenthal, and Council members Don Burnett and Michael Chang. Council members absent: $ohn Statton. Staff present: City Manager Dav/d Knapp, Community Development Director Steve Piasecki, Public Infor~aation Officer Donna Krey, Public Works Director Ralph Quails, and City Clerk Kimberly Smith. CEREMONIAL MATTERS - PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation from Monta Vista Student Parking Task Force Mr. Gene Longinetti, Fremont Union High School District, reported on the success of the pilot program for restricted student parking on Dolores and Hyannisport. Mr. David Shen, 21920 Dolores Ave., said that he was originally skeptical about the parking program but it seems to be working well. He said that it would be important to keep up the enforcement, either by City Code Enforcement or the school district. He recommended that more streets be included in this program. Ms. Jackie Kritzer, 21785 Hyannisport Dr., agreed that the additional enforcement was helping. The program seems to accommodate both students and neighbors, and the number of cars has been reduced, resulting in lighter traffic and less congestion. The Students are much more approachable and agreeable. She commended the school, staff, and students for their work and for the seriousness with which they approached this program. Ms. Allison Weeks, 11630 Wildflower Ct., is a member of the parking committee and' one of students assigned to parking in this area. She said there has been a reduction in litter and the number of students hanging out. Students have gained respect for the neighbors, and would like to say thanks for allowing this pilot program. They hoped it can continue. Mr. Blake Bridges, 22382 Ainsworth Dr., is a student at Monta Vista High School. He said that this area has always had a problem w/th too much student parking, traffic congestion, and improper parking. All of these problems have been reduced as a result of -' November 20, 2000 Cuper/;no/~ity/~ouncll Page the pilot prograra. There is still a traffic problem near the carapus, and he hoped the program could be spread to surrounding streets. Ms. Pamela Kuru, 21548 Rosario Ave., is a junior at Monta Vista High School and a member of the parking committee. She said that student/neighbor interaction has been very good. The students were asked to leave a. gift of candy at the home of their parking assignment. Only four complaints were received, and none had to do specifically with this parking program in the neighborhood or at the school. They hope to continue the program in the future. Mr. Paul Montanez, 1105 Scotland Drive, is a junior at Monta Vista High School. He said that from the students' perspective, it is much better. There is less time spent hunting for parking spaces, fewer kids hanging around, and less Fitter. Now the students realize this is a privilege, and that they have a responsibility to keep the area clean. Public Works Director Ralph Quails said that the council would receive a full report and recommendation in January. The council members thanked the students, school, and neighbors for their collaboration on this pilot program. Bumctt suggested that McClellan Road also be considered for inclusion. Those residents had recently petitioned the city for speed bumps, which could -- not be installed because city policy prohibited them on that type of street. lA. Mr. Andrew Zander, Chairperson of the Public Safety Commission, gave an update on the accomplishments and goals of the commission. Those included: (1) Working with the traffic department to monitor the impact of the new Home Depot; (2) Making a recommendation to City Council for a "no solicitation" ordinance, which was adopted; (3) Making recommendations for the location where red light running cameras are to be installed; (4) Providing public infoLmation with other agencies at the recent Art and Wine Festival; and (5) Obtaining burglary prevention initiative infouuation as requested by council member Chang. The commission will continue to monitor traffic and school safety issues, and it is planning to arrange a joint meeting with public safety commissions from other cities. Bumett noted that the city has a Safe Routes to School grant, which may help with the school traffic problem. Chang commended the committee for their hard work and expertise. The council members concurred that they would like to continue to receive rotating reports from the various boards and commissions. POSTPONEMENTS - None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None ~ovem~oer ~.0, 2000 C'Xu.pert'~no {~ity Council Page 3 ORAL COKI'I~IUNICATIONS Mr. Bud Kundich, a Sunnyvale resident, thanked the city staff for clean/nE up the tradi and litter along the Mary Avenue belin, and said that the other side of Highway 280 needs the same cleanup. There are security §ares that are open, and the area is dangerous and unsafe. Mr. Kundich also asked about the process for speakers to address the Council on the Mary Avenue over-crossing meeting on December 4, and whether they could pool their 3-minute spealdng times. Mayor Sames asked Mr. Kundich to work with the Public Works Director about the process. Ms. Mavis Smith, 22734 Majestic Oak Way, said that the Commuuity Congress was a great idea and had been well executed. She also discussed the impact on wildlife habitats and the watercourse as a result of grading near the Snyder House and in the Oak Valley area. She said that the City Council should take responsibility to mitigate those disruptive changes. CONSENT CALENDAR Chang moved to adopt the items on the Consent Calendar as recommended. Bumett seconded, and the motion carried 4-0 with Statton absent. 2. Minutes: November 6 regular meeting. 3. Accounts payable: November 3 and November 9, Resolutions 00-282 and 00-283. 4. Payroll: November 9, Resolution 00-284. 5. Acceptance of municipal improvement: 10391 Sterling Blvd., APN 375-26-059; Daisy Loh ( no documentation required). 6. Improvement agreement: Fire Station, curb and gutter improvements for new building located on frontage on north side of Stevens Creek Blvd., east of Vista Dr., Resolution No. 00-285. 7. Grant of sidewalk eas¢iiient: Fire Station, sidewalk easement-frontage on north side of Stevens Creek Blvd., east of Vista Dr., 1.725.5 sq. ft., Resolution No. 00-286. 8. Cupertino Senior Center Pwject. No. 99-9210: contract change order No. 8, Resolution 00-287. Vote Members of the City Council AYES: Burnett, Chang, James, Lowenthal NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Statton ITEMS REMOVED I~ItOM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (above) - None PUBLIC HEARINGS - None PLANNING APPLICATIONS - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 9. Nomination of a councilmember to serve on the Solid Waste Commission of Santa Clara County as a representative of the North County Cities (Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills). The council members concurred to nominate Council member Don Bumett for this commission. 10. Assignments to City Council committees. The following assi~tmments were made: -- Mayor James: Cupertino Audit Committee Economic Development Team Environmental Review Committee - Alternate Leadership Cupertino Legislative Review Committee Library Steering Committee Northwest Flood Control Zone Advisory Committee - Alternate Santa Clara County Cities Association Santa Clara County Emergency Preparedness Commission Senior Center Expansion Committee Teen Task Force West Valley Mayors and City Managers Vice-Mayor Lowenthal: Animal Control fPA Association of Bay Area Governments Cupertino Audit Committee Economic Development Team Enviwnmental Review Committee Santa Clara County Cities Association - Alternate Santa Clara County Committee on Housing and Community Development Block Grant Pro.am - Alternate ~ovember ~-0, ~000 Cuperilno City ~ouncll l~aEe ~ Santa Clara County Library District ~PA Board of Directors Santa Clara County Transportation Agency Policy Advisory Committee - Alter~iate Teen Task Force - Alternate West Valley Mayors and City Managers - Alternate Council member Bumett: ABAG Board of Direetors, Santa Clara County Cities Association Representative North Central Flood Control Zone Advisory Committee Northwest Flood Control Zone Advisory Committee Public Dialog Liaison Santa Clara County Committee on Housing & Community Development Block Grant Program Santa Clara County Library District IPA Board of Directors - Alternate Santa Clara County Solid Waste Commission - North County representative Santa Clara County Transportation Agency Policy Advisory Committee Santa Clam Valley Water Commission Senior Center Expansion Committee Sports Center Expansion Committee Council member Chang: Association of Bay Area Governments - Alternate Leadership Cupertino Legislative Rev/ew Committee Library Steering Committee Public Dialog Liaison Santa Clara County Emergency Preparedness Commission- Alternate Sports Center Expansion Committee - Alternate Council member Statton: Sister City Committee - Toyokawa ORDINANCES 11. Second reading and enactment of Ordinance 1863, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending Section 19.08 and Section 19.28.060 of the Cupertino Municipal Code Relating to Bas=l,,ents in Single Family Residential (R-l) Zones" The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance. Burner moved and Lowenthal seconded to read the ordinance by title only, and that the City Clerk's reading would constitute the second reading thereof. The motion carded 4-0 with Statton absent. Bumett and Lowenthal seconded to enact Ordinance No. 1863. The motion carried 4-0 with Statton absent. l~ovember 20, 2000 Cupertino City Council Page 6 ~ 12. 'Second reading and enactment of Ordinance 1864, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending Section 11.08.260 of the Cupertino Municipal Code Relating to the Designation of Bicycle Routes." The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance. Chang moved and Burnett seconded to read the ordinance by title only, and that the City Clerk's reading would constitute the second reading thereof. The motion carried 4-0 with Statton absent. Chang moved and Lowenthal seconded to enact Ordinance No. 1864. The motion carried 4-0 with Statton absent. STAFF REPORTS - None COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Burner noted that Preservation Magazine had an article about the Kimpton Hotel Group receiving an award. That is the same company that will build the new hotel at the corner of Stevens Creek and DeP, nTa Boulevards. Council member Bumett discussed the meeting of the Santa Clara County Cities Association, ABAG Board of Directors, and explained the changes in the city's housing allotment. Cupertino's allotment of 3,500 houses was reduced to 2,720 aRer staffpointed out some errors in the calculations. He discussed the projections for growth in the coming years, and the efforts that must be made at the state and local levels to lessen the impact of that growth. He said that the council and staff were invited to the Cities Association holiday party on December 14 at the Hayes Mansion. Council member Chang said that he and Mayor James attended the Library Steering Committee meeting, and that they had a recommendation on the site for the new library. That will bo presented to the City Council at the Dec. 4 meeting. He said he also enjoyed the council reorganization meeting and reception that was held on Nov. 14. Council member Lowenthal discussed the council workshop held on Nov. 7 and the exciting possibilities the Hunter/Storm development would bring. This could be an opportunity to leverage the $22 million library by making it part of a new town center. Lowenthal also commended the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for their hard work, including the Mary Avenue overpass commun/ty mecting, as well as their work on bicycle paths, trails, etc. Mayor Sames thanked Burnett for his service on the council committees addressing a number of regional issues. She also said that she had represented the city at a regional Women in Business luncheon with attendees from two counties, as well as a panel discussion before the Association of University Women on city issues. She thanked the Portal Corporation for hosting the Tomorrows Leaders Today pwgram and said they particularly appreciated the time given them by the keynote speaker, CEO John Little, and the rest of his staff. ~ovem~r ~10, ~1000 ~uperth~o City Council Pa~e ~ CLOSED SESSION - None 13. Study session to discuss City Council goals and objectives. The council members concurred to hold their annua! goal-setting workshop on Friday, January 19, from 94, at the Blackberry Farm Retreat Center. ADJOURNMENT At 7:45 p.m., the meeting was adjourned. Kim~ Clerk