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CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Regular Adjourned Meeting
Monday, May 7, 2001
ROLL CALL
At 6:15 p.m. Mayor Sames called the meeting to order in Conference Room A, 10300 Torte
Avenue, Cupertino, California.
City Council members present: Mayor Sandra James, Vice-Mayor Richard Lowenthal, and
Council members Don Burnett and Michael Chang. Council members absent: None.
Staffpresent: City Manager David Knapp and City Clerk Kimberly Smith.
HOUSING COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS
1. Interview applicants for an unscheduled vacancy on the Cupertino Housing Committee.
Council interviewed Mr. John Wesley and Mr. Richard Abdalah for this position. Mr.
-- Richard Abdalah was appointed to a partial t~,,~ ending Jan,~ry 2004.
RECESS
The Council was in recess from 6:35 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:45 p.m. Mayor Sames called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers, 10300 Tone
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 Bumett and Michacl Chang. Council members absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager David Knapp, Administrative Services Director Carol Atwood,
Conununity Development Director Steve Piasecki, Parks and Recreation Director Therese Smith,
Public Works Director Ralph Quails, Senior Planner Vera Gil, Senior Planner Colin Sung, City
Attorney Charles Kilian, and City Clerk Kimberly Smith.
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS - PRESENTATIONS
2. The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Deparlment showed a videotape made by the students
illustrating the "Every 15 Minutes" program which uses a simulated drunk-driving
accident to teach students about the dangers of drinking and driving, and the aftvu~ath
that affects family and friends. Commander Jeff Miles and Deputies Janet Shannon and
Eileen Phares, the two School Resource Officers, introduced the video and discussed the
program.
Mayor James said the program is a wonderful example of partuerships, which include the
City of Cupertino, the sheriff's department, the fire fighters, the emergency services and
Valley Medical Center.
3. Report by the Cupertino Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) of 2000
accomplishments and proposed 2001 goals.
David G-reenstein, chaki~-mn of the BPAC, gave the report. Their goals from last year
include (1) Adopt a Pedestrian Transportation Plan; (2) Promote the Bicycle
TransPortation Plan (86.5% funding was accomphshed for this goal); (3) Bike to Work
Week. This was promoted well, but participation was down due to weather. (4) Advocate
-- the development of the Mary Avenue bicycle footbridge. This goal was achieved. (5) The
Union Pacific Railroad Trail, which was also accomplished; (6) The Stevens Creek
Recreational Trail, which has a task force handling its progress. The goals for 2001
include: (1) Complete the Pedestrian Transportation Plan and present it to City Council;
(2) Monitor the Bicycle Transportation Plan; (3) Promote bicycling in Cupertino,
including Bike to Work Week, Safe Moves in the schools and for the seniors to promote
safe cycling and advertising the website; (4) Facilitate the feasibility study of the Mary
Avenue bicycle footbridge; (5) Support the UP Railroad Trail. The Regnart Creek Trail
is a proposed trail, starting at City Hall and going to Creekside Park; and (6) Participate
in the Stevens Creek Trail. The overall objective of the BPAC is to encourage walking
and bicycling as a safe, practical and healthy alternative to the use of the family car.
Council members acknowledged the hard work of the committee and congratulated the
members on their accomplishments.
4. Presentation of a monetary contribution for improvements at Blackberry Farm by Lion's
Club representative John Kolski.
Mr. Kolski was not able to be present, so this item was continued'to the next meeting.
POSTPONEMENTS
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The City Clerk distributed a page missing fi~m Item 24 (second page of a letter from
Paula Belden) regarding the Lake Biltmore item.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Sandra Yeaton of 10519 Sterling Blvd. spoke about noise problems from a neighbor's
sub-woofer. He provided a copy of a noise ordinance from the City of Santa Rosa and
asked Council to adopt similar provisions.
Administrative Services Director Carol Atwood said the Sheriff's Office has responded to
this residence 15 times, the City's Code Enforcement officers have responded six times
and Code Enforcement Officer Alex Wykoff has been driving by the residence on a
regular basis to ascertain whether there is any noise coming from the residence. Sound
readings have been taken 6 times and none of the readings constituted code violations
under the city's municipal code.
Yeaton explained that the decibel meter won't accommodate the kind of sound that needs
to be measured, which is the low level setting, rather than the high frequency sound
which has already been measured. The proposal was to ask for the low level frequency to
-- be able to be measured.
James directed staffto look into this proposal.
B. Gordon Frolich of 1202 Belknap Court spoke about his problem with GTE Verizon
charging utility taxes on his mobile phone. The problem has been resolved due to
planetfecdback.com looking into this issue and handrmg the complaint. He also talked
about a problem with parking and congestion on the street near Regnart School. Only one
car can pass on the street when cars are parked there and he is concetr~ed about
emergency services not being able to get through.
James directed staff to look into this problem.
Harry Greenwood of 1609 Hacienda Avenue of Campbell congratulated the City in its
effort for a successful Cherry Blossom Festival.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Chang moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as recommended. Lowenthal
seconded and the motion carried 4-0.
._ 5. Approval of re'mutes: April 2, 2001.
6. Accounts payable: March 30, April 6, April 13, April 20 and April 27, Resolution Nos.
01-92 to 01-96.
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7. Payroll: March 30, April 13 and April 27, Resolution Nos. 01-97 to 01-99.
8. Treasurer's Budget Report - March 2001.
9. Review of application for Alcoholic Beverage Control licenses: (a) Brix BBQ, 20950 Stevens Creek Boulevard
CO) Caf6 Ophelia, 10118 Bandley Drive, Suite H
10. Setting date for consideration of reorganization of area'designated '~N. Stelling Road 00-
12," property located at 10599 N. Stelling Road, on the west side of Stelling Road,
between Gardena Drive and Greenleaf Drive, approxinaately .24 acre (APN 326-08-053)
Lin-Hai Nan, Resolution No. 01 - 100.
11. Request for waiver of $2,145 fee from the Iranian Federation Women's Club for their
September 23, 2001, Fifth Annual Iranian Arts and Cultural Event at the Quinlan
Community Center.
12. Approve the destruction of Parks and Recreation rental permits, purchase ordvrs and daily
deposits from 1997 and Senior Center membership forms, receipts and rental pemfits
prior to 1999, Resolution No. 01-101.
13. Acceptance of Municipal Improvements (drainage swales and ditches, concrete flatwork,
underground utilities, retaining walls).
(a) O'Brien Group, Oak Valley, Unit 1, Area 2, Tract 9054
Co) O'Brien Group, Oak Valley, Unit 2, Area 3, Tract 9075
(e) O'Brien Group, Oak Valley, Unit 3, Area 4, Tract 9076
(d) O'Brien Group, Oak Valley, Unit 4, Area 1, Tract 9077
(e) O'Brien Group, Oak Valley, Unit 5, Area 1, Tract 9078
14. Improvement Agreements:
(a) 10631 Tuggle Place, APN 375-34-066; Keith and Lee Ann Kolker, Resolution
No. 01-102
Co) 21730 Alcazar Avenue, APN 357-19-012; Chiao-Fu Chang and Sue-Fay L.
Chang, Resolution No. 01-103
15. Quitclaim Deed, 21730 Alcazar Ave., APN 357-19-012; Chiao-Fu Chang and Sue-Fay L.
Chang, Resolution No. 01-104.
16. Approve Contract Change Order No. 13, in the amount of $21,111.00, Cupertino Senior
Center Project No. 99-9210, Resolution No. 01-105.
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17. Approve Homestead Road and Tantau Avenue Corridors Traffic Signals Upgrade Projoot
No. 9527 and Homestead Road Art~ial Management Phase II Project No. 9530, Contract
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $12,955.00, Resolution No 01-106.
18. Recommendation to replace the Accounting Technician position with that of Finance
Manager.
19. Authorize release of covenants on two expired deferred agreements for improvements on
the property at 10157 Foothill Blvd (Wallace Amaral and Betty Amaral as Joint Tenants)
(APN No. 342-14-116), Resolution No. 01-107.
20. Setting a public hearing for June 4, 2001 at 7:00 PM to consider water rate changes
proposed by the San Jose Water Company for Cupertino water customers.
21. Adopt a resolution modifying Resolution No. 00-185, Un-Represented Employees'
Compensation Program, to add a $250 automobile allowance for the classification of
Senior Civil Engineer to Policy No. 4, Automobile Allowances and Mileage
Reimbursements, Resolution No. 01-108.
22. Revised Fee Schedule Amount for Stevens Creek Specific Plan Square Footage,
Resolution No. 01-109.
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES: Burneth Chang, James, Lowenthal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
23. Applications 03-Z-01 and 01-EA-01 - City of Cupertino - Area generally bounded by
Greenleaf Drive, Beardon Drive, Elenda Drive, Hazelbrook Drive, Ann Arbor Drive,
Gardena Drive and StelYmg Road (commonly known as Garden Gate). City-initiated
prezoning to Pre-RI-10 (single-family residential prezoning district) of approximately
107 acres commonly known as Garden Gate. A Negative Declaration is recommended
because there are no significant environmental impacts from the project, and this item is
recommended for approval.
A. First reading of Ordinance No. 1879: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino Prezoning Approximately 107 Acres, Developed With Single-
Family Detached Residences and Generally Bounded by Greenleaf Drive,
Beardon Drive, Elenda Drive, Hazelbrook Drive, Ann Arbor Avenue, Gardena
Drive and Stelling Road, Commonly Known as Garden Gate, to Pre-RI-10
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(Single-Family Residential With a Minimum Lot Size of 10,000 Square Feet)
Zoning District."
Senior Planner Colin Jung reviewed the staff report. He compared city and county
development standards; reviewed legal, non-conforming issues; and discussed the
assignment of appropriate zoning lot sizes consistent with the City's General Plan. He
noted that both the Planning Commission and staff recommend appwval of this
prezoning.
Lowenthal asked if there were any issues, sub-divisions or applications that need to be
grandfathered into the pwject. Jung said that the county zoning prohibits this because
the lot size range is appropriate for the city's R1-10 prezoning. Anything constructed with
a building permit would be considered legal in the City of Cupertino.
The following individuals spoke in favor of the annexation. Their reasons for supporting
it include the right to pay lower resident fees for recreation classes, to have their tax
dollars support the parks, to be able to serve on Cupertino commissions that have
residency requirements, receive city services such as street sweeping and improved road
maintenance, and to vote in Cupertino elections. It was noted that an active community
group was fomied to support the proposal, called Garden Gate Neighbors for Annexation,
and this group has a lot of enthusiasm and energy, which can serve Cupertino in other
-- ways as well.
Jessica Rose, 10410 Ann Arbor Avenue
Frances Scheiman, 21150 Hazelbrook Drive
Margaret Limberatos, 20724 Garden Gate Drive
David Misheievich, 20902 Garden Gate Drive
Jim Limberatos, 20724 Garden Gate Drive
Les Bowers, 21181 Hazeibrook Drive
Joseph Cena, 20945 Green leaf Drive
Chang congratulated the community for coming together and the staff for facilitating the
annexation.
Burnett said this issue reminded him about the time when his neighborhood was being
annexed and that the community rallied its support. That organization is still in effect
today. He thanked Don Weden from the County Planning office for helping to make this
happen.
James said that working together on this issue brought the community together to form a
bond and a partnership.
Burner moved to grant a Negative Declaration. Lowenthal seconded and the motion
can'ied 4-0.
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The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance. Burnett moved and Chang seconded to read
the ordinance by title only, and that the City Clerk's reading would constitute the first
reading thereof. The motion carried 4-0.
24. Appeal of Plauning Commission decision regarding Applications 11-Z-98 and 14-U-98,
Lake Biltmore, located at 10159 South Blaney Avenue (APN 369-03-008). Appellant
John Moss.
· The City Clerk distributed a page missing from Itea~ 24 (second page of a letter from
Paula Belden) regarding the Lake Biltmore item.
A brief video roll-in was shown. Senior Planner Vera Gil reviewed the staff report and
explained that the applicant was requesting permission to pc~,uanently drain the ponds
and replace then~ with amenities such as landscaping and a tot lot. She mentioned some
conditions that staff suggested the Council take into account if they approve the appeal, in
order to protect the resident ducks by having them rei.oved in a safe manner. She
reviewed the proposed features and the staff's recommendation for pedestrian access to
the site, which would be voluntary by the developer.
Gil said that the Planning Commission's denial of the request was based on testimony by
a neighbor, Mr. Monk, who spoke about the aesthetic quality of the man-made lakes and
his concei-n about the method used to survey the Lake Biltmore community. Gil noted
that staff had reviewed the survey before it was distributed to the residents and felt that it
encompassed everything that was needed, The survey results reflect that most of the
residents preferred having the lakes removed in order to bring other amenities, such as a
tot lot and picnic benches. Staff recommended to the Planning Commission that the lakes
be removed and filled in with landscaping.
Gil reviewed the history of the project and said that at one point the lakes were drained
during this construction process. Currently, Prometheus is back before the Planning
Commission and the City Council to keep the lakes permanently drained and have them
removed.
Jon Moss, representing the applicant, Prometheus, said that two years ago the City denied
their request to remove the lakes in order to pursue the landscape plan. He was told that
it would be reconsidered if Prometheus could illustrate that they had the residents'
support through the foi~ of a survey. Last November the survey was distributed to
current and new residents. Prometheus followed up by telephone and had a response of
44% to the survey, which he felt was si~ificant. Moss said that the results of the survey
showed that 80% of the residents who responded preferred the new landscape plan and he
assumed the other residents who didn't respond didn't have a strong opinion one way or
the other.
Moss said he felt the survey was unbiased, especially since the City had reviewed it
ahead of time. However, Prometheus is not opposed to another type of survey being
distributed to the residents.
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Moss laid out 5 reasons to go ahead with the landscaping plan.
1. TO create more useable open space
2. Increased safety (there are now more children living in the community)
3. Thc lakes must have chemicals added to keep them free of algae and require si~nificant
amounts of water
4. The plan for landscape impwvements is consistent with other improvements that Lake
Biltmore has done and is doing to modernize and upgrade the complex
5. The majority of the residents prefer the proposed plan.
He said that ail the residents were sent notices for the Planning Commission meeting.
One resident spoke in favor and no residents spoke in opposition. He said that if Council
is not in favor of the current plan, perhaps they would approve an aiternative plan
ailowing removai of some of the lakes but keeping the ones in the center of the complex.
Barbara Langworthy of 20030 Rodrigues Ave. #K took issue with the way the survey was
written because it was impossible to vote to have new amenities and keep some of the
lakes. She was in favor of keeping at least one lake, if the Council decides to uphold the
appeai.
George Monk of 19985 Price Avenue was opposed to the removai of the lakes and
refen~l to a letter he had written to the Plar~nlug Commission in March. He felt there
were no compelrmg reasons to fill in the lakes, and aiso said that the survey is leading. He
disagreed with the developer saying that filling in the lakes would create more open
space, because 14 new apa~hhents are being currently built on open space.
Lowenthai said that the only issue was trying to find out what the residents really want.
He was opposed to building a security gate where it is pwposed, but there is no legai
basis to stop this from going in. He said that he doesn't think the owners have reaily
taiked enough with the residents to find some conunon ground.
Bumett said that the survcy doesn't providc enough choices. He said that keeping the
center lake sounds like a good compromise and that will keep the development's unique
feature. He would support the compromise suggestion.
Chang said that the two issues are what the residents and the owner want and the process
of carrying this out. He asked about the wle the City played in approving the survey
because it didn't look very even to him.
Director of Community Development Steve Piasecki said that staff had asked the
developer to keep the survey simple and make it possible for people to indicate a clear
choice. Staff felt that had been achieved.
Chang said that he would like to see tighter, more credible surveys. He said that the
survey did seem to gauge what the people wanted and he felt that preserving some of the
lakes makes the most sense to him while still ailowing for some of the other amenities.
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He said he would also like to sec an easement as a condition to this proposal, and have
the residents become more involved in the process.
James noted for the record that her son had been living in Lake Biltmore apartments, but
would be leaving in two days, and that she has no financial interest in the matter, nor did
she know how her son felt about this issue. James said that she feels that since the
residents do not own the land, the owner has the right to develop the property and the
Council shouldn't legislate it. She also didn't think that an easement was required since
anyone can walk through the property currently and that a sidewalk exists half a block
away. She agreed with the compromise plan.
Lowenthal said he was concerned about the split of the council and wanted to make the
access issue separate from the lake issue. Council concurred on this point.
City Attorney Chuck Kilian clarified that if the Council is split on this issue as a 2/2 vote,
then the decision of the Planning Commission stands.
Lowenthal moved to allow the developer to remove all but the center lakes, keeping the
conditions recommended in the model resolution, with the exception of Sec. I11,
paragraph 6, Pedestrian Access. Burner seconded and the motion carried 4-0.
Public access through the property was discussed. Moss was concerned about safety for
the residents in the back of the project with public access. Kilian felt this requirement
would not hold up under defense, and that the developer se~ms willing to provide access
for the residents through the area. The developer agreed.
Bumett said that he thought access for the residents was important. He saw no reason to
put a gate up and didn't feel there was a safety issue.
Lowenthal moved to accept the first paragraph of condition 6 of the model resolution as
written, providing for a paved pedestrian path through the property to the mutual gate
being provided by the adjacent property owner. Burner seconded and the motion carried
4-0.
25. Rezoning and modification of a use permit to change approximately 3,000 square feet
from the Forum property P (Institutional) to Oak Valley properties P (Residential).
APPLICATIONS 02-Z-01, 06-U-97 (IVl), Brian Kangas Foulk, located at 23657 and
23667 Black Oak Way. A Negative Declaration is recommended because the project will
not have a significant impact on the environment and this item is recommended for
approval.
A. First reading of Ordinance No. 1880: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the
_ City of Cupertino Rezoning 3,220 Square Feet of Forum Property From P
(Institutional) to P (Residential) for 23657 and 23667 Black Oak Way.
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A brief video roll-in was shown and City P~ann~r Ciddy Wordell reviewed the staffreport
and said that staff recommends approval because it would even out the property lines.
The City Clerk read thc title of the ordinance. Bumett moved and Chang seconded to read
thc ordinance by title only, and that the City Clerk's reading would cor~titute the first
reading thereof. The motion carried 4-0.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
26. Review of bids and award of contract for Pavement Restoration, Project No. 2001-02.
Public Works Director Ralph Quails explained that the annual pavement restoration
project provides for a variety of replacement of surface areas on streets. The project
should be changed to the 2000-2001 adopted budget.
Lowenthal moved that City Council award the project to the low bidder, Silicon Valley
Paving, Inc., in the amount of $170,540.20, and authorize a contingency of $17,000.00
for a total project cost of $187,540.20. Bumett seconded and the motion carried 4-0.
27. Schedule dates for two budget study sessions.
Administrative Services Director Carol Atwood said that one session is already scheduled
for Wednesday, May 30 at 4:00 p.m. and wants to add another study session to discuss
the CIP programs and effects on operating costs for any new programs that Council
would be discussing. Council concurred to hold study sessions on May 23, 4:00 p.m. and
on May 30, 4:00 p.m.
28. Report on California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) loan for Cupertino Community
Services (CCS) and issuance of tax-exempt bond financing.
Administrative Services Director Carol Atwood reviewed the staffreport and said that the
City was awarded the $2 million as a 10-year loan with 3% interest, but that it will result
in a general obligation of the City's General Fund so we would be responsible for any un-
funded principle and interest payback in that 10-year period, estimated at $700,000. The
City would prefer to provide as much money up fi'ont for the CCS Affordable Housing
Project without continuing-to tie the City and its General Fund to this project for a long-
t¢~,,, basis. Council has already approved monies f~om the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) program and the Below Market Rate (BMR) program and staff
asked Council to decline the CI-IFA loan and to direct staff to issue tax-exempt bond
financing, which would benefit CCS with a lower interest rate. Cupertino National Bank
will buy the entire bond so it would be a private placement bond, the City can step out of
the scenario and it becomes the obligation of CCS.
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Council concurred to decline the CHFA loan and directed staffto issue tax-exempt bonds
for the affordable housing project.
29. Rcquest for 5-year cxtension of interact sales tax agreement with Apple Computer.
Administrative Services Director Carol Atwood reviewed the staffreport and said that the
agreement provides the City an average of $1.1 million in sales tax per year as opposed to
$290,000 prior to the agreement. Staff is looking for direction from Council.
Mike Foulkes, from Apple Computer, said that Apple believes that this is a win/win
agreement for both the City and Apple Computer.
Council concurred that the partnership with Apple has helped the community of
Cupertino and they agreed to extend the agreement.
ORDINANCES
30. Second reading of Ordinance No. i877: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino Amending Chapter 2.06 of the Cupertino Municipal Code Related to City
Council Elections and Campaign Finance Disclosure."
The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance. Lowenthal moved and Chang seconded to
read the ordinance by title only, and that the City Clerk's reading would constitute the
second reading thereof. The motion carried 3-1, with Burner voting no.
Lowenthal moved and Chang seconded to enact Ordinance No.1877. The motion carried
3-1, with Burner voting no.
31. Second reading of Ordinance No. 1878: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino Prezoning a .24 Gross Acre Parcel, located at 10599 N. Stelling Road, (Garden
Gate Area) to Pre RI-10 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District. APN: 326-08-053,
Lin-Hai Nan."
The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance. Chang moved and Burner 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.
Chang moved and Lowenthal seconded to enact Ordinance No.1878. The motion carried
4-0°
STAFF REPORTS
32. Infom~ational report on the Stevens Canyon Road improvement project.
Public Works Director Ralph Quails reviewed the staff report and explained that Council
had directed staffto revise the scope of the project to stay within the construction budget
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of $1,000,000.00. The scope has been amended to a more basic improvement program
with constant pavement cross-seedon on the roadway, and a re'mcr paving and drainage
project from San Lucia Avenue to Miramonte has been included. The combined budget
for the two projects is $945,000. Brian-Kangas-Faulk will prepare a final Engineer's
Estimate when the construction drawings have been completed.
Council concurred to receive the report.
33. Report on proposal for gateway monument in the intersection of De Anza Boulevard and
Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Public Works Director Ralph Quails reviewed thc staff report and said that if turn lanes
were removed to accommodate a gateway feature in the intersection, the traffic level of
service would degrade to level F at all four approach moves including all lef[ turns, and
there may be an increased potential for accidents. Another option for a relevant gateway
location is the Four Seasons Plaza, which will be in conjunction with the Kimpton Hotel
and Prometheus Housing projects.
Council directed staff to discontinue any further pursuit of a mid-intersection monument
at Stevens Creek and De Anza and report back to Council in the fall of 2001 or the early
part of 2002 with proposals for a gateway feature in the design of Four Seasons Park.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Lowenthal said he attended a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce with Rebecca Cohn
and they talked about the energy crisis. Cohn said to not expect any vehicle license fee
backfill from the state because there will be no surplus. She said also to not expect any
ERAF relief.
He said that the Union Pacific Railroad Task Force was making good progress and they
were ready to meet with the railroad to begin negotiations; he and Mayor James met with
3ira Bell to talk about the Saratogs/San Tomas Creek Trail; and the Stevens Creek Trail
Task Force has had 2 meetings. They are working on the alignment of the trail and
getting the community involved.
Lowenthal said he attended the Employee Service Awards meeting, the ABAG General
Assembly, and the Rotary Golf Tournament.
He noted that the Animal Control IPA has selected a general manager. A hearing for
fanes and fees regarding animal control will take place at the Santa Clara City Council
Chambers on May 21.
James said she attended the r~ent breakfast of Captain Chris Donovan from the Fire
Service. The Fire District also hosted the West Valley City Managers and Mayors
luncheon and she and City Manager David Kna?p attended that.
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James also attended the Holocaust Remambrance Ceremony hosted by the Board of
Supervisors and she started the Compaq "Up and Running Race." All the money goes to
the Second Harvest Food Bank.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:45 p.m. the meeting was adjourned to May 23 at 4 p.m. for a 2001-2002 budget study
session in Conference Room C/D, 10300 Tone Avenue.
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