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CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014
Telephone: (408) 252-4505
Mayor Plungy called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. in
the Council ChaMber.
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SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
Counc. Pre!!ent:
Gatto, Johnson, Rogers, Sparks, Mayor Plungy.
Staff Present:
City Manager Quinlan
City Clerk Cornelius
Director of Public Works Viskovich
Director of Plann£ng and Development Sisk
City Attorney Kilian
STAFF REPORTS
A representative of Prime Computer Co. presented a gift to
Mayor Plungy he received as winner of a contest at the
recent League of California Cities Conference.
I. Oral reports by staff members and submission of written
reports.
City Manager's Report
Council received the report.
Ci ty Clerk's Report_
Change of date for interviews - By consensus, Council will
conduct interviews of those applying for advisory bodies at
6:30 p.m., November 22, 1983.
2. Interconnect system report received, will be
discussed in Closed Session.
3. Update on chemical spills - report received.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Interviews
for advisory
Dodies
Mayor Plungy: Legislative Review Committee will meet Legislative
Monday. ~ovembE:r 7, 19B3 at 6: 15 p.m. Review
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Consent Cal-
endar
approved
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~INDTES OF THE OCTOBER 31, 1983 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Counc. Gatto, seconded by Coune. Johnson
and passed unanimously to approve the Cor.sent Calenda-= a.
submitted.
9. Resolution No. 6192: "A Resolution of the City Council
of the Ci ty of I..upertino Allowing Certain ClailD. end
Demands Payable in the Amounts and from the pund. e.
Hereinafter Described for Salaries and Wages for the
Pøyroll Period Ending October 14, 1983."
10. Resolution No. 6193: "A R..olution of the City council
of the City of Cupertino Allowing Certain Claims and
Demands Payable in the Mounts and from the Funds as
Hereinafter Described for Selaries and Wages for the
Payroll Peric~ Enðing October 18, 1983."
II. Request for waiver of business license fees.
(a) Purple Heart Veterans.
(b) March of Dimes.
12. Approval of Human Service. funding recommendations
13. Resolution No. 6194: "A Resolution of the City Coullcil
of the City of Cupertino Authorizing Execution of
AmendlDent to Service Agre_nt wi th Gates, McDonald,
Workers' Compensation."
14. Resolution NO. 6195: "A Resolution of the City Council
of the Ci ty of Cupertino Dec1ar ing Weeds Growing on
Certain Described Property to be a Public Nuisance."
15. Resolution No. 6196: "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Cupertino Approving Lot Line Adjustment
between Two Parcels of Land wi thout a Parcel Map in
Accordance with Section 66412(d) of Subdivision Map Act
as Amended January 1, 1980, Stevens Cceek Office
Center."
16. Resolution No. 6197: "A Resolution of the City Council
of thp. City of Cupertino Approving Contract Change
Order No. 2 for Bollinger Road Improvement, Project
81-27."
17. Resolution No. 6198: "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Cupertino Approving Contract Change
Order No.7 for Manta Vista Park Project 79-53."
18. Request for acquisition of additional .008 acre for
right-of-way on foothill Boulevard and Cupertino Road.
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MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 31, 1983 CITY COUNCI~ MEETIRG
18. (a) Resolution No. 6199: "A Resolotlon of the Ci ty
Cooncil of the City of Cupertino Accepting Grant
Deed of Real Property for Roadway Pur~os.s from
Ralph E. Hodges Foothill Boulevard and Copertino
Road. "
19. Minutes of the special meeting of October II, 1983.
(CC-623)
20. Minutes of the regolar meeting of October 17, 1983.
(CC-624)
Vete
Members of the City Council
Gatto, Johnson, Rogers, Sparks, Plungy
AYES:
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
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21. None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
22. Presentation honoring Geraldine O'Hara's service to the
City of Cupertino.
Geraldine O'Hara received the plaque and proclamation
presented in honor of her service to the City of Cupertino.
23. Presentation thanking host families of the Toyokawa
delegation.
Mayor plungy announced that this item was rescheduled for
the meeting of November 7.
24. proclamation declaring the week of November 13-19, 1983
as "Winter Storm Preparedness Week."
The City Clerk was directed to mail the proclamation to the
Office of Emergency Services.
2~. Members of the audience regarding matters not on the
agenda.
.
Susan Weisner, a Cupertino resident, addressed Counci 1 Bryan Canyon
regarding a proposed dump site in Bryan Canyon. She stated
that she had read the Peat, Harwick and Mitchell report and
felt that they had failed to quantify risks. She
recommended a sensitivity analysis be done.
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MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 31, 1983 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PUBLIC HEARINGS
26. Application 9-Z-83 of Jimmy Pox (Jerome' Helen Hess):
Rezoning approximately 7.0 acres, containing an
existing 123 unit apartment comrlex, f~om R3 (Multiple
Family Residential) zone to P (Planned Development with
MUltiple Family Residential intent) zone and
Environmental Review: The Planning Commission
recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. The
subject site is located on the southeast corner of
Miller Avenue and Calabazas Creek approximately 1/4
mile south of Stevens Creek Boulevard (at 10200 Miller
Avenue). Recommended for approval. (This application
to be heard in conjunction with Application 30-0-83).
(a) First reading of Ordinance No. 1242: "An
Ordinance of tbe City of Cupertino Amending
Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2 by Rezoning
Approximately 7.0 Acres, Containing an Existing
123 Unit Apartment Complex, from R3 Zone tc P
Zone; Located on the Southeast Corner of Mille~
Avenue and Calabaaas Creek Approximately 1/4 Mile
South of Stevens Creek Boulevard (at 10200 Miller
Avenue)."
. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
27. Application 30-U-83 of Jimmy Fox (Jerome' Helen Hess):
Use Permit to add si~ (6) new apartment units and
related site improvements. Environmental Review: The
Planning Commission recommends the granting of a
Negative Declaration. The subject site is located on
the southeast corner of Miller Avenue and Calabazas
Creek approximately 1/4 mile south of Stevens Creek
Boulevard (at 10200 Miller Avenue). Recommended for
approval. (This application to be heard in conjunction
with Application 9-Z-83).
Director of Planning and Development Sisk reviewed the
application and conditions of approval with Council.
Discussion followed regarding flood insurance.
Jimmy W. Fox, Los Gatos, was present to answer any
questions from Council.
Public hear-
ing closed
It was moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Johnson
anù passed unanimously to close the public hearing.
Negative
De.or
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It was moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Rogers
and passed unanimously to grant a Negative Declaration for
Application 9-Z-83.
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It was moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Johnson
and passed unanimously to approve Application 9-Z-83 per
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2441.
It was moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Rogllrs
and passed unanimously to grant a Negative Declaration for
Application 30-U-83.
It was moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Johnson
and passed unanimously to approve Application 30-U-83 per
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2449.
28. Application 20-U-83 of Town Center Properties (John
Vidovich) : Use Permi t to construct 248 attached
residential condominium units and a two-story 45,OO(aq.
ft. office building and Environmental Review: The
Planning Commission recommends the granting of a
Negative Declaration. The subject property is located
between Stevens Creek Boulevard and ROdrigues Avenue
east of the future extension of Torre Avenue in a P
(Planned Development with commercial, office and
residential, 15-30 dwelling uni ts per gross acre
intent) zoning district. Recommended for approval.
Director of Planning and Development Sisk reviewed the
application with thE Commission.
John Vidovich, applicant, addressed Council regarding
Condition No. 17 and asked that there be a time limit for
the City to set thœ amount for which he would be
responsible. Council agreed that the disbursement formula
shall be established by the Director of Public Works and
approved by the Ci ty Council within six months. Mr.
Vidovich requested that Condition No. 26.g be deleted.
Richard Frisbie from The Environmental Center discussed
Condition 26.a with the Councll.
It was moved by Counc. JOhnson, seconded by Counc. Regers
and passed unanimously to approve the granting of a
Negative Declaration for Application 20-U-83.
It was moved by Counc. JOhnson, seconded by Counc. Sparks
and passed unanimously to approve Application 20-U-83 per
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2453 with the following
changes:
Condition 15, delete reference to ~xhibits B-2 and B-3.
Condition 26.a, amended to read, "An enhanced (widened)
entrance driveway off Stevens Creek Boulevard providing
landscaping continuity between the residential and aftice
d~velopments and incorporating pedestrian circulation trom
tha residential development to Stevens Creek Boulevard."
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9-Z-83
approved
legøtive Dec.
for 30-U-83
3O-U-83
approved
Negative Dec.
foe ZO-U-83
ZO-U-83
approved as
amended
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tIÞ Condition No. 26.g, deleted.
ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS
29. Applic.tion HC-51,SS9.1 Ad-Art Sign Coapany
(Computerland) - Appealing denial of modification of.
sign program for a multi-tenant commercial building
loc.ted on the south side of Stevens Creek Boul.v.Ed
b.twe.n Blaney Avenue and De Anza Boul.v.rd.
R.commend.d for d.nial.
HC-51,589. It was mov.d by Counc. Gatto, seconded by Counc, Sparks and
continued passed unanimously to continue this application to the
meeting of November 21 as requested by the applicant.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Cable TV
.
Lynch
request
denied
.ttee
to study
rentals
30. R.qu.st for clarification of Council action on req~.st
from thu Ca~l. T.levision Advisory Committee for waiver
of c.rt.in r.quirements.
It was moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. RogeE.
and pass.d unanimou.ly to w.iv. certain documents .s
required by the ordin.nce in association with the requestf'd
rate incr...., United Cable could answer questions
regarding these item. at meetings and hearings.
NEW BUSINESS
31. Request froln Michael Lynch for modification of
conditions requiring extension of water main.
It was moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Johnson
and passed unanimou.ly to deny the request for modification
of the standard conditions as per staff recommendation.
Chris Power, 22773A Voss Avenue, addressed COJncil
regarding a series of town meetings that will be held
regarding drug problems in the community. Meetings will be
held at Lynbrook lIigh School at 7:30 p.m. on November 2 and
November 9. The public is invited to attend.
32. Consideration of composition and goals of an ad hoc
committee to study to issue of housing and possibility
to develop a process to handle tenant problems.
(a) Representatj~e& of Glenbrook Tenants Org~nization.
Ray Jacobs, resident of Glenbrook Apartments, addressed
Council regarding recen~ rate increases.
It was moved by Counc. Johnson, seconded by Counc. RGge~~
and passed with Counc. Sparks and Counc. Gatto dissenting
to appoint a committee to study the rental market in
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Cupertino. The committee will look at the question of
equi table rent and whether or not the Ci ty can mi tigatct
prot;lems.
Discussion followed regarding posøible composition Qf this
commi ttee and the inclusion of seniors, tenantø and
landlords from large complexes, a representlttive of the
Tri-County Apartment Association, ropreaentatives trOll
formal tenant associations and develop.trs. At the meeting
of November 7, the Council will bring their recommendations
for composition.
Another resident of Glenbrook Apartments stated that
recently the apartment complex has not been maintained as
well as in the past and rents have been increased. He
stated that a system is needed to take care of problems,
not just rent increases. He suggested an
arbitration-mediation type plan with the cost being borne
by landlords and tenants.
Burt Avery, owner of Glenbrook Apartments, stated that he
would be glad to contribute his time and that he had served
on a committee in Mountain View.
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A representative of I , R Services stated that she had been
involved in the mediation process in Palo Alto. On
November 16 at 3275 Stevens Creek Boulevard a luncheon will
be held regarding this matter.
33. Revision of Municipal Code to provide for background
check of persons applying for a taxi driver permit.
<a> Ordinance No. 1241: "An Ordinance of the City of
Cupertino Amending Chapter 5.28 of the Cupertino
Municipal Code to Allow Background Checks of Those
Applying for Taxi Driver Permits."
I t was moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Roger s
and passed unanimously to approve that persons applying for
a taxi driver permit be given a background check.
It was moved by Counc. Rogers, seconded by Counc. Sparks
and passed unanimously to read Ordinance No. 1241 by title
only ond the City Clerk's reading to con,titute the first
reading thereof.
34. Gill Cable TV declaration for deregulation.
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City Attorney Kilian stated he is currently studying this
issue.
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Background
check for
taxi drivers
First reading
of Ord. 1241
,
. Cable
derE'gula-
tion con-
tinued
Second
reading
of Ord.
1240
Ord. 1240
enacted
.
Second
reading of
Ord. 1238
Ord. 1238
enacted
Second
reading of
Ord. 1239
Ord. 1239
.ted
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MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 31, 1983 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
It was moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Johnson
and passed unanimously to continue this item to the m.eting
of November 7.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
35. None.
ORDINANCES
36. Second reading of Ordinance No. 1240: "An Ordinance of
the City of Cupertino Repealing Certain Ordinances
Outlined in Section 2 and Establishing an Ordinance
Regulating Residential Single-Family (RI) Zones.~
It was moved by Counc. Sparks, seconded by Counc. Rogers
and passed unanimously to read Ordinance No. 1240 by title
only and the City Clerk's reading to constitute the second
reading thereof.
It was moved by Counc. Gatto, seconded by Counc. Rogers and
passed unanimously to enact Ordiannce No. 1240.
37. Second reading of Ordinance No. 1238: "An Ordinance of
the Ci ty of Cupertino Repealing Certain Ordinance
Outlined in Section 2 and Establishing an Ordinance
Regulating Residential Hillside Developments (RaS
Zones)."
It was moved by Counc. Rogers, seconded by Counc. Gatto and
passed unanimously to read Ordinance NC,. 1238 by title only
and the City Clerk's reading to constitute the second
reading thereof.
It was moved by Counc. Gatto, seconded by Counc. Rogers and
passed unanimously to enact Ordinance No. 1238.
38. Second reading of Ordinance No. 1239: "An Ordinance of
the City of Cupertino Amending Section 1 of Ordinance
No.2, Prezoning .24 Acres from County NL to City ML;
Located at the Southeast corner of Imperial Avenue and
Olive Avenue."
It was moved by Coune. Gatto, seconded by Counc. Johnson
and passed unanimously to read Ord i nance No. 1239 by ti tIe
only and the City Clerk's reading to constitute the second
reading thereof.
It was moved by Counc. Rogers, seconded by Counc. Johnson
and passed unanimously to enact Ordinance No. 1239.
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MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 31, 1983 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RESOLUTIONS
39. None.
NON-AGENDA BUSINESS
40. Recognition by Mayor of special requests.
(al General Audience - None.
(bl City Council - None.
CLCSED SESSION
At 8:30 p.m., Council adjourned to a closed session.
At 9:10 p.m., the meeting was reconvened in Council
Chamber. All Councilmembers were present as were City
Manager Quinlan, City Clerk Cornelius, Director of Public
Works Viskovich, Director of Planning and Development SisK
and City Attorney Kilian.
Interconnect System
It was moved by Coun. Gatto, seconded by Counc. Johnson and
passed unanimously that staff present Council with a report
at the meeting of November 7.
Purchase of Surrlus School Sites
It was moved by Counc. Gatto, seconded by {'ounc. Johnson
and passed unanimously that staff continue negotiations as
per Council direction.
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Closed session
Interconnect
system
Negotiations
for purchase
of schools
Solid Waste Management Author i..!:L
It was 'moved by Counc. Gatto, seconded by Counc. Johnson SWMA
and passed unanimously that the opinion issued by the City
Attorney can be made available for the the City's Solid
Waste Advisory Committee and the general public.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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