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CITY 0... CI'PERTINO STATE OF CALIFORNIA
10300 Torre Avea1Ue, Cupertino, CA 95014
Telephone (408) 252-4505
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
HELD ON }IARCB 2, 1981 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOH, CITY \!ALL
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
Mayor Rogers called the meeting to order at 6:57 p.m. in the Conference
Room of City Ball.
Counc. Present: Gatto, Johnson, Plungy, Sparks, Mayor Rogers
Staff Present: City Manager Quinlan
City Clerk Cornelius
Director of Public Works Viskov1ch
Dire..tor of Planning and DeveloplDent Sisk
Director of Parks and Recreation Dovling
Assistant to the City Manager Brown (7:18 p.II.)
City Attorney Kilian (7:15 p..,)
STAFF REPORTS
1. Oral reports by staff members and submission of written reports.
City Manager's Report
Allocation 01 the 19sn-8l Special &istrict Augmentation Funds - It vas
moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Gatto snd passed unanimously
t~ go on record that they <eel the proposed sllocation of the 1980-81
Special District Augmentation Funas is inequitable to thp City of Cup-
ertino snd that the allocation should be on s pro rata oasis.
Sheriff's Substation - It vas moved by Counc. Gatto, seconded by Counc.
Sparks and passed unanimously to approve that the work on a proposed
Sheriff's substation to be located in City Hall be held in abeyanc~
until a study regarding a City police snd fire service be ~~nduLLed.
Consultdnt Costs for Police and Fire Study - It was moved by Counc.
Plungy, seconded by Counc. Gatto and passe~ unanimously to appropriate
$40,000 from the General Fund .or ~ consultant to conduct a police
and fire study. Any proposals received from consultants will be pre-
sented to Council.
At 7:35 p.m, the meeting was adjourned. Mayor Rogers roconven~d the
meecing in Council Chamber at ì:40 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
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Allocation of
funda inequi-
table
Work on sub-
station be
held in abey-
ance pending
study
Appropriation
for police and
fire study
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ROLL CALL
Counc. Preseltt: Gatto, Johnson, Plungy, Spsrks, Mayor Rogers
Staff PreseDt:
City llanager Quinlan
City Clerk Cornelius
Director of Public tò"lrks Viskovich
Director of Planning and Development 5i8&
Assistant City Engineer Whitten
Assistant to the City Manager Brown
City Attorney Kilian
CONSENT Co.. ~
8. Resolut:lDft Mo. 5564: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Cupertino Allowing Certai~ Clat.s and Demands Payable in the
Amounts and from the Funds as Bereinafter Described for General
and Hiaoellaneous Expenditures for the Period Ending Pebruary 10,
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9, Resolutl4.. Mo. 5565: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Cupertino Allowing Certain Claillls aDd Demands Payable in the
Amounts and froa the Funds as Bereinafter Described for General and
HiscellaDeOus Expenditures for tbe Period Ending February 18, 1981."
10. Resolution Mo. 5563: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Cupertino Alloving Certain Clsillls and Demands Payabl~ in the
Amounts and from the Funds as Hereinafter Described for Salaries
an': Wages for the Period Ending February 10, 1981."
11. Resolution Mo. 5567: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Cupertino Accepting a Dedication of Landscaping Easement Including
Public Ingress and Egress on the vest Side of North De Anza Boule-
vard Northerly of Mariani Drive from the Mariani Group of Companies."
12. Resolution Mo. 5568: "A Resolution of th~ City Council of the Cit.y
of Cupertino DeclariI.g its Intention to Order Vacation of a Portion
of Public Utility and Wire Clearance Easements within the City of
Cupertino Pursuant to Section 50430 et seq. of the Government Code
of the State of California, Fixing Time and Place for Hearing and
Providing for Notice Thereof; Lots 1-7, Inclusive, Tract No. 1181;
Southvest Corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Finch Avenue."
13. Pe~olution :10. j569: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Cu~rtino A~thorizing Execution of Fire Hydrant Transfer Agree-
ment betveen the City of Cupertino and San Jose WAter Works."
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14. Resolution No. 5573: "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino Authorizing Execution of Agreement betveen the
City of Cupertino and the County of Sant!' Clara for the ll.esurfaci
of Stelling Road."
15. Wai' er of business license fees for the First S830an },ull Gosp..1
Pentecostal Church.
16. Acceptance of municipal Ir.proveaents: Tract No. 6190. BAS BOlles,
Foothill Boulevard.
17. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of Pebruary 17, 1981.
(CC-529)
18. Minutes of the sdjourned regular City Council meeting of Februsry
23, 1981. (CC-530)
It was moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Gatto and passed una
imously vith Counc. Gatto abstaining on Item 12 to approve the Consent
Calendsr.
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Members of the City Council
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
AB~7AIN:
Gatto, Johnson, Plungy, Sparks, Rogers
None
None
Gatto (On h= 12 only)
ORAL COHKUNICATIONS
19. Jim Roeaer with George S. Nolte and Associates addressed Council
regarding Tract 6713, Far West Savings and Loan.
Counc. Sparks moved that Far West Savings and Loan building start
construction prior to the recordation of the final map with the conditi
thst the staff and City !ttorney set the amount of bond or cash. The
motion died for lack of a second,
Mr. Roem~r withdrew the request.
Roger Hecht, 858 East Estates Drive, addressed ;;v,·ncil regarding weed
grcwth along Calabazas Creek and An unstable tree growing in the area.
It was recommended that he send a letter to the Sants Clara Valley
Wat.. r District regarding a dangerous condie ion on their property.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
20. Consideration of annexat~on of area designated "1mperial 80-24".
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(2) Resolution No. 5570: "A Resolution of the City Cour.cil of th
City of Cupertino Haking its Order Describing the Boundaries
Designated as 'Imperial 80-24' to be Annexed to the City and
Ordering Annexation to the City, Approximately .6 Acre Lo-
cated on the East Side of Imperial Avenue between Lomita Ave-
nue and Olive Avenue."
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Approve Con-
sent Calendar
Dangerous con-
dit ion on
SC Vall ey
Water Disc.
property
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P.C 4 hearing
closed
Res. No. 5570
adopted
Public hearing
closed
Res. No. 5571
adopted
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MINUTES 01' THE MARCH 2, 1981 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
It vas moved by Counc. Gatto, seconded by Counc. Johnson and passed unan-
imously to close the public hearing.
It wss moved by Counc. Flungy, seconded by Counc. Gatto and passed
UD8~imoualy to adopt Resolution No. 5570.
21. Consideration of ordering vacation of a portion of a slope ease-
ment, Lot 8, Trsct 6401, LinJy Lane.
(a)
Reaolution No. 5571:
the City of Cupertino
Slope Easement within
6401, Lindy Lane."
"A Resulution of the City Council of
Ordering Vacstion of a Portion of a
the City of Cupertino, Lot 8, Tract
It vas moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Plungy and passed
unanimously to close the public hearing.
It wss moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Plungy snd passed
unanill:Ously to adopt Resolution No. 5571.
22. Appeal by residents of Planning Commission action gran~ing approval
of Application 2l-U-76 (Revised),United Cable Television of Cuper-
tino, Inc.
23.
Appeal by United Cable Tel~~ision of condition of height restric-
tion for proposed tower to be constructed in City Corporation
Yard (Application 2l-U-80 (Revised); United Cable Television of
Cupertino, Inc.).
Following a presentation by the Director of Planning and Development,
Hr. John Cribb of United Cable Television of Cupertino, Inc. and Hr.
John Gort, Chief Engineer of United Cable Television of Cupertino,
Inc. stated thst an 80' tower would bL bare minimum requirement.
Hr. Alf Hodine asked Council if the 50' height limitation imposed on
United Csble would affect the amateur radio towers. Hr. Sisk assured
hill it would not.
Hr. Cy Humphreys, ACSI, Palo Alto, stated that with a 50' tower there
would be noise interference and fading and dropout. The additional
height would be substantially above PG&E lines. Moving the tower
east would make no substantial change in height needed.
Katherine Winget, 10459 Mary Avenue, asked about the towers on
buildings in San Francisco. She also inquired as to what notices
regarding this item were sent at the Planning Commission level.
'Uchard J. Hesps, 10465 Uary ¡\vc·nue, stated the corporation Yard as
it presently existed is an eyesore. He stated that a tower would
degrade the ares further anð requested that Council consider the
effect the location has on the entire neighborhood He suggested
that sites w",re avaE.1ble In the foothills and c,ther aredS.
Larry Dermody, 10500 hary Avenup-, asked if it were a conflict of interest
for the City to grant use of the facility to an outside private company.
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He asked what benefit th-.re m1~lt be of dollars and cents to United
Cable to rent this fscility.
City Attorney Kilian stated this was not a confl~ct of interest and the
tower vas an appropriate use for that zoning.
Assistsnt City Engineer Whitten stated that a survey of the area had
been made and that the City is not subsidizing United Cable. He
stated that United Cable would pay a lease price comparable to anywhere
·lse in the area. ACSIconsultsnts vere chosen as they do not vork for
.able companies; therefore, there would be no conflict and they are
located in an area close to Cupertino.
Ssndy Paddock, 10469 Mary Avenue, express.ed concern regarding the noise
level. Director of Public WOrks Viskovich stated that the City plans
to locate the lesst noisy activity nearest the condominiums.
Jeanne Machado, 10487 Anson Avenue, speaking on behalf of Jacqueline
C. Eisenhart, expressed objection to the tower stating it would not be
an ssset to the neighborhood.
Joseph Hauser, 21461 Milford Drive inquired about the Negative Declara
tion. Be suggested the tower be located on the County yard on Bubb
Road which is alresdy a commercial area or on Kaiser property. He also
inquired as to any potential health hazard.
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Other questions concerned linking up with cable facilities slready in
Cupertino and use of a disc instead of a tower. He asked if a degree
of consideration had ever been given an alternate site. His preference
was no tower with a low tower aÐ an alternate choice.
Bill Hurray, 10413 Mary Avenue, asked about
be planted to screen the Corporation Yard.
trees.
size of trees thst would
He suggested moving existin
Betty Mann asked if this tower would also enable United Cable to re-
ceive franchises elsewhere in the County.
It was moved by Counc. Plungy, seconded by Counc. Johnson and passed
unanimously to close the public hearing
The City Attorney revi~ed the findings at Plónning Commission level
and vhat vould be required for Council to make those iindings.
By consensus, Council reopened the public hearirlg. Council asked if
De Anza College had been contacced regarding the tower.
It was moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Plungy and passed
unanimously to close the public hearing.
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It was moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Gatto and passed unan
imou~ly to continue this item to the next meet~ng in order that Counc.
Sparks and representatives of staff, United Cable and Hr. Humphreys
could discuss locating the tower on De Anza campus with a representativ
from De Anza College.
I. vns moved by Counc. Gatto, seconded by Counc. Plungy and passed
unanimously to open the public hearing and continue it to the March
16 Council meeting.
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Public hearing
reopened
Public hearing
closed
Continue to
next meeting
and meet with
De Anza reps.
Open Public
Hearing and
continue
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Public hearing
closed
Negative Dec.
for I-Z-81
1-Z-81
approved
First reading
of Ord. 1098
Negative Dec.
_1-V-81
I-V-81
approveð
KINUTES OF 'mE KARCH 2, 1981 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hr. Heaps, appellant, will be notified regarding any new information.
RECESS: 9:55-10:05 p.m.
24. Application l-Z-8l of Ali Yazdanmanesh: Rezoning approximately
.9 of an acre from P (Planned Development with residential 10-15
units per gross acre intent) zone to P (Planned Development with
c~cial and office use intent) zone and Environmental Review:
The Plann1~g Commission recommends the granting of a Negative
Declaration. The subject property is located on the north aide
of Stevens Creek Boulevard approximately lIid-block betveen Randy
Lane and Blaney Avenue. Recommended for approvsl. (This applica-
tion to be heard in conjunction with Application l-V-8l.)
(a) First reading of Ordinance No. 1098: "An Ordinance of the
City of Cupertino Amending Saction 1 of Ordinance No. 2 by
Rezoning ApproxilD8tely .9 of an Acre froa P Zone to P Zone;
Located on the North Side of Stevens Creek Boulevard Approxi-
mately Kid-Block between Randy Lane and Blan..y Avenue."
PLANNING APP:'lÜ\TIONS
25.
Application l-V-81 of Ali Yazdanmanesh: Use Permit to construct
s 14,400 sq. ft. office building and Enviroumental Review: The
Planning Commission recommends the granting of a Negstive Declara-
tion, The subject property is located on the north side of Stevens
Creek Boulevard approxilD8tely mid-block between Rsndy Lane Rnd Blaney
Avenue. Recommended for approval.
Mr. Tom Siron, 20064 Wheaton Drive, requested the elimination of more
parking spsces on the northeast side to provide landscaping for a
buffer. He will be notified vhen this application goes before Architec-
tural and Site Approval Committ2e.
It was moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Johnson and passed
unanfmously to close the public hearing.
It vas moved by Counc. Gatto, seconded by Counc. Sparks and passed
unanimously to grant a Negative Declaration for Application l-Z-80.
It was moved by Counc. Gatto. seconded by Counc. Sparks and passed
unanimously to approve Application l-Z-80 per Plann,ng CommIssion
Resolution No. 2178.
It was moved by Counc. Plungy seconded by Counc. Gatto and passed
unanimously to read Ordinance No. 1098 by title only and the City
Clerk's reading to constitute the first reading.
It was moved by Counc. Gatto, seconded by Counc. Sparks and passed
unanimously to grant a Negative Declaration for Applicati0~ 1-U-81.
It was moved by Counc. Gatto, seconded by Coune. Sparks and passed
unanil...'usly to approve Application 1-U-81 per Planning CODl1lission
Reso1uLlon r~. 2177.
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inute Order
re planting
It vas moved by Counc. Gstto, seconded by Counc. Spsrks and passed unan-
imously that a Minute Order go to Architectural and Site Approval r~
mittee stating thst the primary purpose of the rear line planting Jill
be to serve as a buffer between the redidential and commercial areas.
not just landscaping.
ARCHITECTURAL AIm SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE
26. None
ITEMS RElÐVED noM CONSENT CALF~'IDAR
27. None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
18. Application BC-5l,299.l - Key Chevrolet (Paul Weiss) requesting
approval for the installation of steel bollards along the southerly
perimeter of an automobile ssles facility. Said property is 10-
csted at the northeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and
Stelling Road, in a General Commercial zoning district. Recommend
for approval
It was 1C0ved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Plungy to approve
staff suggestions as submitted to Council March 2, 1981. The motion
vss defeated with Councilmembers Gatto, Johnson and Plungy dissenting.
It was moved by Counc. Gatto, seconded by Counc. Plungy snd passed vith HC-5l,299.1-
Counc. Sparks diasenting to approve the folloving items regarding Appli- Key Chevrolet
cation HC-5l,299.l - Key Chevrolet (Paul Weiss):
1. The existing posts in front of the new car sales facility are
spproved as temporary improvements vith modifications per previous
ASAC approval (cut height down and paint landscape green). Ad-
ditionally, other improvellents may be installed along the used car
sales facilities in a ~nner that is consistent with finsl plsns
as specified in Item 2 below.
2. The plan for the long-term improvements of the Stevens Creek
Boulevard frontage of Key Chevrolet shall be submitted to staff
and returned to Council on Harch 16, 1981. Said long-term improve-
ments shall consider security and aesthetics (i.e. landscaping,
et~.) .
3. Within two (2) years of March 2, 1981, the approved long-term im-
provement plan shall be implemented along the Stevens Creek Boule-
vard frontage of Key Chevrolet.
NEW B\;SINESS
29. Report on bid opening, Wheel Chair Ramp, Project 81-15, and award 0
Lontract.
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ct 81-15
to ero Const
Fitzsiaons
clai. rejected
Appropriation
for arch1te~t
for lover
level mod.
paion deni
Appropriation
for cons truc-
tion of storm
drain
Alpha Cab per-
mit extended
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It was moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Gatto a1ld passed
unanimously to award the contract for Wheel Chair Ramp, Project 81-15,
to Andero Construction in the amount of $28,203.20 for the base bid
only.
30. Claim for d8lD8ges filed by Frsnces A. Fitzsimons.
It was moved by Counc. Sparka, seconded by Counc. Gatto and pa..ed
unanimously to reject the claim filed by Frances A. Fitzai_ and
direct the City Clerk to notify the claimsnt of the rejection.
31. Request for appropristions for architectural fees related to the
lover level modification.
It vss moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Johnson and passed
unanimously to appropriate $1,500 from the Genersl Fund for peyaent to
the architect for fees related to lower level modification.
32. Consideration of petition filed by residents of McClellan Terrace
Apartments.
(a> First reading of Ordinance No, 1094: "An Ordinance of the
City of Cupertino Amending !:action 11.24.160 of the Cupertino
Municipal Code, Regulating Parking on HcClellan Road betveen
Certain Bours."
It wss moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Gatto and passed
unaniaously to deny the petition received from the residents of McClellan
Terrsce Apartments and not to enact Ordinance No. 1094. Staff vas
directed to schedule a public hearing on this item after s bike count
has been taken.
33. Request for appropriation and author~zation for expenditure frOlD
Master Storm Drain Fund for construction of I-I master storm drsin,
Stevens Creek Boulevard.
It vas moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Plungy and passed
unanimously to appropriate $120,000 from the Haster Storm Drain Fund
for the construction of a portion of the master storm line on Stevens
Creek Boulevard between Mann Drive and Imperial Avenue.
34. Request for renewal of taxicab permit for Alpha Cab Company.
It was moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Plungy and passed
unanimously to approve the extension of the permit of operation for
Alpha Cab for a two year period.
35. Discussic regarding proposèd Energy Commission and setting date
for public ~eAring.
It was moved by ~ounc. Gatto and seconded by Counc. Sparks to conduct
d public hearing regarding proposed Energy Commission at the meeting
of April 6. The motion and second were withdrawn.
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It yas moved by Counc. Gatto, seconded by Counc. Plungy and passed una
1mously to conduct a hearing regarding the pruposed energy co_isaion
st their meeting of March 16, 1981.
The ordinance pertaining to the reorganization of the Architectural
and Site Approval Committee was tentatively scheduled for the Karch 16
aeeting.
WRITTEN COIIt11IfICATIONS
36. None
ORDINANCES
37. First reading of Ordinance No. 1095: "An Ordinance of the City of
Cupertino A1IendiDg Section 11.20.020 of the Cupertino Municipal
Code RelatiDg to All Directional Vehicular Stop Required at Castl
ton Street and Clarkston Avenue."
It wss moved by Counc. Plungy, seconded by Cour.c. Sparks snd passed
unanimously to read Ordinance No. 1095 by title only snd the City Clerk'
reading to constitute the first reading.
38. First reading of Ordinsnce No. 1096: "An Ordinance of the City of
Cupertino Finding snd Declaring that Certsin Privately-Dwned snd
Maintained Parking Fscilities are Generally Held Open for Use of
the Public for Purposes of Vehicular Parking, and Adding Section
11.28.070 to the Cupertino Municipal Code, to Provide a Means for
the Enforcement of Certain Traffic and Psrking Regulations in Pri-
vate Parking Areas Pursuant to Section 21107.8 of the Cslifornia
Vehicle Code, for tymshare Transaction System and Four Phsse
Syst.... ..
It vas moved by Counc. Plungy, seconded by Counc. Gatto and passed unan
imously to read Ordinance No. 1096 by title only and the City Clerk's
reading to constitute the first reading.
39.
First reading of Ordinance No. 1097:
Cupertino Amending Section 11.24.150
Code, Relating to Stopping, Standing
and on Hiller Avenue."
"An Ordinance of the City of
of the Cupertino Municipal
or Parking on McClellan Road
It wss moved by Counc. Plungy, seconded by Counc. Gatto and passed unan-
imously to read, as amended, Ordinance No. 1097 by title only and the
City Clerk's reading to constitute the first reading.
RESOLUTIONS
40. Resolution No. 5572: "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino Amending Resolution No. 4092 Establishi:1g a Sug-
gestion Award Program.
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Energy
Co_ission
Reorganizs tion
of ASAC
Pirat reading
fOrd. 1095
First reading
of Ord. 1096
First reading
of Ord. 1097
It was moved by Counc. Gatto, seconded by Counc. Sparks and passed unan- Res. No. 5572
imously to adopt Resolution No. 5572. a.'opted
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Governor I s
budget reduc-
tiorls
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I H ~s torical
I records
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City partici-
pation in soc-
ial service
activities
Bill allowing
closed sess10tl
for budget
Fworks
Ordinances
regulating
design and lo-
cation of mo-
bile homes
SUlllDlJns re-
ferred to
attorney
Legislative
ltevi^w Comm.
recoma..¿ndatio
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STAFF REPORTS (continued)
City Manager'. Report (continued)
League StratelJ on GoverDor's Budget Rðdac~ions - The Governor's propo.ed
budget reductions will be presented to> Council at their meeting ùf April
6 as psrt of the City Manager's report.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Counc. Plungy, the City Chrk and a repre,¡entative of the CU1ler~1110
Historical Society vill meet regarding the keeping of historical recorda
and the possibility of contracting with a clipping sarvice and report
back to Council.
STAFF REPORTS (continued)
City Manager'. leport (continued)
Policy Paper for City's Psrticipation in Social Service Type Ac~iv1ties -
The City Manager will prepare a policy paper regarding the City's p~rtici-
pat ion in social service type activities for the Council meeting of
Karch 16 or April 6.
The City Clerk vas directed to obtain s copy of a proposed bill vhich
would allow the legislators to ~onduct closed sessions to discuss the
budget.
Fireworks - By consensus, the CitY Attorney vas directed to review the
latest leeislation and case law regarding sale and use of fireworks and
advise Council of his findings as soon as possible.
2. Minute Order from the Planning Commission recommending that th~
City DOt enact new ordinances regulating design and location
of certified mobile homes.
It vas moved by Counc. Gatto, seconded by Counc. Sparks and passed
unanimously to approve a Hinute Order from the Planning Commission
recommending that the City not enact new rrdinances regulating design
and location of certified mobile homes.
City Clerk's Report
Resolution No. 4339 of the City Council of the City of Santa Clara -
By COnSenb!lS, Council took no action.
SImmons and Complaint - James H. Cox, Sr., Plaintiff - It was moved by
Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Plungy and passed unanimously to
refer this matter to the City Attorney.
Legislative Review Committee recommendations were approved unanimously
by Council as follows:
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HINUTES OF THE KARCH 2, 1981 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Support AB 189 (additional fees on parking fines and criminal cases;
fees would be used for courtroom and jail construction), AS 197 (Local
agency interest rate incresse to 12%) sod SB 4 (bottle bill legisla-
t ion) .
Oppose SB 6 (dog and cat vaccinations).
Council took no position on SB 314 (cities and fire protection dis-
tricts) at this tiae, but viII re~ew it at a later date.
Council felt that SB 215 (transportation financing) WAR inadeq-J8te but
preferable to no legislation if the AS 8 deflator is eliminated froll
the bill.
AB 305 (Public ~loy.es' Retirement System: Benefits) was referred
to th~ Assistant to tbe City Manager for analysis and a report.
Council supported AS 290 (authority for city to terminate annexstions)
if the city enabled to terminate annexatinn proceedings is th~ annexing
city.
Council took no position on AB 112 (state review for chartered city
lDB's required) and SCA 16 (stste sales tax increase for public safety)
Regarding AB 246 (state general obligation bond for prisons and local
lav enforcement) Council approved use of bonds funds for construction
of prisons but opposed use of funds for operation and maintenance of
prisons. Council also objected to the calling of a special election for
presenting the bill to the voters and felt that it should be held with
a regular state election.
Council requested that the City Clerk obtain a copy of SB 63 (crymplsint
against peace officers) for review and that the City request input re-
garding this legislation from law enfo~cellent agencies
Council requested further study of AB 513 (reserve peace officers) and
continued action on AS 52l( property tax allocation to non-property tax
cities).
At 11:50, the meeting was adjourned to a r.lesed session to discuss
possible litigation regarding the interconnect system. At 12 midnig~',
the meeting was reconvened in the Council Chamber. Those present were
Councilmembers Gatto, Johnson, Plungy, Sparks al.d Ha··or Rogers. Staff
present were City Manager Quinlan, City Clerk Cornelius, Director of
Public Works Viskovich and City Attorney Kilian.
It was moved by Counc. Gatto, seconded by Counc. Plungy and passed unan
imously to direct staff to continue to monitor the status of the inter-
connect syst~ and contractor. Staff will report back to Council at a
closed session on March 16.
At 12:05 a.m., it was moved by Counc. Sparks. seconded by Counc. Plungy
and passed unanimously to adjourn to the regular
1981.
City
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Closed sess ion
litigation re
interconnect
..ystem
Continue to
monitor inter-
connect system
status
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