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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
At 5:30 p.m., the City Council held a Joint Session with Saratoga Schools via teleconferencing through Zoom.
Joint Session with Saratoga Schools
Recommended Action:
Receive updates from Saratoga Schools
Mayor Walia called the Regular Session to order at 7:00 p.m.
The City Clerk explained the City Council meeting was conducted pursuant to State law as amended by Assembly Bill 361, which allows the meeting to be conducted by teleconference. The City Council has met all the applicable notice requirements and the public is welcome to participate in person or by Zoom. Information on how the public can observe the meeting and provide public comment was provided.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Tina Walia, Vice Mayor Kookie Fitzsimmons, Council Members Mary-Lynne Bernald, Rishi Kumar, Yan Zhao
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: James Lindsay, City Manager
Crystal Bothelio Assistant City Manager
Richard Taylor, City Attorney
Britt Avrit, City Clerk
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Nick Pegueros, Administrative Services Director
Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
REPORT FROM JOINT SESSION
Mayor Walia provided a report of the City Council Joint Session with Saratoga Schools.
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
The City Clerk reported the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on October 27, 2022.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Mayor Walia invited public comment.
The following individuals spoke at this time:
Bill Dalton discussed RHNA numbers.
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Clyde Zaya discussed parklets.
Kathy discussed building and trees being trimmed near her home.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Walia shared information about the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Wine Stroll, Structure Hardening Incentives, and Commission Recruitments.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Commendation for Cynthia Chang
Recommended Action:
Commend Cynthia Chang for her service to the Saratoga community in multiple capacities.
The City Council c ommended Cynthia Chang for her service to the Saratoga community in multiple capacities.
Mayor Walia invited public comment.
The following individuals spoke at this time: Katherine Tseng, Paul Griffith, Nai Hsueh, Lisa Liu, Charlotte Sparacino, Chuck Page, Jen.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Walia invited public comment on the Consent Calendar.
No one requested to speak.
1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the Minutes for the October 19, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting.
FITZSIMMONS/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE OCTOBER 19, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING. MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS, WALIA.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.2. Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers
Recommended Action:
Review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment cycles:
10/13/22 Period 4; 10/19/22 Period 4.
FITZSIMMONS/BERNALD MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT CHECK
REGISTERS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAYMENT
CYCLES: 10/13/22 PERIOD 4; 10/19/22 PERIOD 4. MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS, WALIA. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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1.3. Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended September 30, 2022 Recommended Action:
Review and accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month ended September 30, 2022.
FITZSIMMONS/BERNALD MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 .
MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
1.4. Reconsider and confirm findings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 Recommended Action:
Reconsider and confirm findings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 of the continued public health officials’ recommendation to social distance and to therefore continue the option of holding City of Saratoga Brown Act meetings by teleconference.
FITZSIMMONS/BERNALD MOVED TO RECONSIDER AND CONFIRM FINDINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 OF THE CONTINUED PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS’ RECOMMENDATION TO SOCIAL DISTANCE AND TO
THEREFORE CON TINUE THE OPTION OF HOLDING CITY OF SARATOGA BROWN ACT MEETINGS BY TELECONFERENCE . MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS, WALIA.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.5. Quito Village Final Map for One Lot With 90 Condominiums Located at 18764 Cox Avenue
Recommended Action:
Move to adopt Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. MAP 22-0001 for one lot located at 18764 Cox Avenue (APN 389-12-020).
RESOLUTION 22-043
FITZSIMMONS/BERNALD MOVED TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL MAP APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP APPLICATION NO. MAP 22-0001 FOR ONE LOT LOCATED AT 18764 COX AVENUE (APN 389-12-020). MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2. PUBLIC HEARING
2.1. Adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Code with Local Modifications Recommended Action:
(1) Conduct a public hearing
(2) Introduce and waive the first reading of the attached ordinance adopting and modifying the referenced codes; and
(3) Direct staff to place the ordinance and the attached resolution making findings regarding proposed modifications to the referenced codes on the consent calendar for adoption on November 16, 2022
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Keith Weiner, Building Official presented the staff report.
Mayor Walia invited public comment.
The following individuals spoke at this time: Bill Dalton, Kristel Wickham
BERNALD/ZHAO MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING
OF THE ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND MODIFYING THE REFERENCED
CODES, AND DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE THE ORDINANCE AND THE
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS
TO THE REFERENCED CODES ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR
ADOPTION ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022. MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL.
AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS, WALIA. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
3. GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1. Prospect Road Cost Share Agreement with the City of Cupertino in the Amount of $164,834
Recommended Action:
Approve the Prospect Road Cost Share Agreement with the City of Cupertino in the amount of $164,833.91.
John Cherbone, Public Works Director presented the staff report.
Mayor Walia invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
FITZSIMMONS/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROSPECT ROAD COST
SHARE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CUPERTINO IN THE AMOUNT OF $164,833.91. MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Tina Walia
Hakone Foundation Board of Trustees and Executive Board – stated the Board is continuing its efforts for new programs including kids art and youth ambassador program and fundraising opportunities including partnering with individuals for consideration of Hakone in trusts and wills; stated the Foundation’s finances look good overall and Mayor Walia discussed the current art exhibit at the Cultural Exchange Center.
West Valley Mayors & Managers Association –stated the group discussed the Silicon V alley Regional Interoperability Authority (SVRIA) Board Rotation Policy.
Council Finance Committee – stated the Committee received an overview of the O ther Post - Employment Benefits (OPEB) actuarial and received a report for the Single Audit update for FY 21-22.
Vice Mayor Kookie Fitzsimmons
Nothing to report
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Council Member Mary-Lynne Bernald
West Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors – stated the Board will be reviewing the proposals submitted by Green Waste Recovery and West Valley Collection and Recycling.
County Recycle Waste and Reduction Commission – stated the Commission reviewed upcoming legislation and the potential impacts of the legislation.
Saratoga Historical Foundation Board of Directo rs – stated the Boar d received an update regarding the Blacksmith Shop and stated the ribbon cutting would take place in 2023; the Board had questions about the Temporary Compliance Plan for House Family Winery, Council Member Bernald informed the Board the City received the Initial Draft Response from HCD regarding the Housing Element; the Board discussed fundraising and recently held a Volunteer Appreciation Event.
Council Member Yan Zhao
West Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors – stated she attended the meeting with nothing to report.
Saratoga Ministerial Association – stated the Association discussed the upcoming Celebration of Light Event and the Thanksgiving Service Event.
Council Member Rishi Kumar
Santa Clara County Library District Board of Directors - stated the Board accepted the Year End Fiscal Report, stated the Library received multiple awards and employees were recognized and the Board received the Year-End Service Report update.
Santa Clara Valley Water Commission – stated the Commission received the Drought Emergency Response and W ater Supply update and Council Member Kumar provided statist ics regarding landscape rebate applications.
West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority Board of Directors - discussed the proposals submitted by Green Waste Recovery and West Valley Collection and Recycling.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
The City Manager thanked staff for the work done for the hybrid meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
None
ADJOURNMENT
BERNALD/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:34 P.M.
MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS, WALIA: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Britt Avrit, City Clerk
City of Saratoga