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CLOSED SESSION-5:00 P.M. -ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM, 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS CALL MEETING TO ORDER - 5:00 P.M.

ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.

Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (2 cases): (Government Code section 54956.9(a)) Name of case: Saratoga Fire Protection District v. City of Saratoga (Santa Clara County Superior Court No. CV-803540)

Name of case: City of Saratoga v. Michael S. Costa (Santa Clara County Superior Court No. CV-806843)

Conference With Real Property Negotiators (Section 5496.8): Property: 19848 Prospect Road Agency negotiator: Dave Anderson, City Manager Negotiating parties: Grace Methodist Church Under negotiation: Instructions to negotiate regarding price and terms for purchase of real property.

Initiation of litigation (Gov't Code Section 54956.9(c): (1 potential case)

REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M. - CIVIC THEATER/COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE

MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA

(Pursuant to Gov't. Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on April 12, 2002).

COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC

Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items

Any member of the public will be allowed to address the City Council for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the council from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Council may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Council Direction to Staff.

Communications from Boards and Commissions

Correspondence from Saratoga Planning Commission requesting that the City Council place an item on a future agenda.

Written Communications

None

Oral Communications - Council Direction to Staff

Instruction to Staff regarding actions on current Oral Communications.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1A. Proclamation Declaring the Week of April 21-27 "Volunteer Appreciation Week" Recommended action: Read proclamation.

1B. Resolution Commending Mayuri Naito- Saratoga Volunteer Recommended action: Present commendation.

1C. Resolution Commending Betty Feldhym Recommended action: Present commendation.

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Consent Calendar contains routine items of business. Items in this section will be acted in one motion, unless removed by the Mayor or a Council member. Any member of the public may speak to an item on the Consent Calendar at this time, or request the Mayor remove an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Public Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes.

2A. Approve Council Meeting Minutes Adjourned Meeting -February 12, 2002 Recommended action: Approve minutes.

2B. Approve Council Meeting Minutes Adjourned Meeting - March 12, 2002 Recommended action: Approve minutes.

2C. Review of Check Register Recommended action: Approve check register.

2D. Financial Reports for the Months Ending march 2002 Recommended action: Accept reports.

2E. Review Planning Commission Action Minutes - April 10, 2002 Recommended action: Note and file.

2F. Authorization Mayor to Execute Agreement and Release with Yeo Bai Lee and Heeja Lee Recommended action: Authorize execution of agreement and release.

2G. Resolution for Murray-Hayden Program Grant Application Recommended action: Adopt application.

2H. Resolution Endorsing AB 2351 Introduced by Assembly Member Canciamilla Recommended action: Adopt application.

2I. Congress Springs Park - Approval of AYSO User Agreement Recommended action: Approve User Agreement for three years, waive payment of Use Fee for one year, Approve prepayments of use fee for years two and three of User Agreement.

2J. Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District - Preliminary Approval of Engineer's Report and Adoption of Resolution of Intention for FY 2002/03 Recommended Action: Adopt resolutions.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

None

OLD BUSINESS

3. Public Safety Center - Conceptual Design Recommended action: Accept report and direct staff accordingly.

4. Report on Strategies to Reduce Creek Contamination including Draft Ordinance Removing Below Grade Exemption for Septic Systems Recommended action: Accept report and direct staff to schedule introduction and first reading of septic abatement ordinance amendment following a public hearing; provide direction to staff regarding establishing of sewer lateral inspection requirements.

5. Union Pacific Railroad Trial Update Recommended action: Accept report and direct staff accordingly.

6. Chamber of Commerce Agreement Options Recommended action: Accept report and direct staff accordingly.

NEW BUSINESS

7. Award of Contract to Abate a Public Nuisance at 12623 Quito Road Recommended action: Adopt resolution; award bid; and authorize execution of contract.

COMMISSION ASSIGNMENT REPORTS

Arts Commission                    Waltonsmith
Planning Commission                Mehaffey
Parks and Recreation Commission    Baker
Finance Commission                 Baker
Library Commission                 Waltonsmith
Public Safety Commission           Streit
Heritage Preservation Commission   Bogosian
Youth Commission                   Mehaffey
Gateway Task Force                 Streit
Library Expansion Committee        Bogosian

CITY COUNCIL ITEMS

OTHER

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (408) 868-1269. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II)

4/23 Adjourned Meeting -Public Safety Commission, Sheriff, Fire Districts

5/1 Regular Meeting

5/7 Adjourned Meeting - Finance Commission, Chamber of Commerce, SBDC

5/11 Council Retreat

5/15 Regular Meeting

6/5 Regular Meeting

6/19 Regular Meeting

6/25 Adjourned Meeting - Saratoga Union School District, Cupertino Union School District, Campbell Union School District

7/3 Regular Meeting

7/17 Regular Meeting

8/7 Regular Meeting - City Manager Evaluation

8/21 Summer Recess

9/4 Regular Meeting

9/18 Regular Meeting

10/2 Regular Meeting

10/16 Regular Meeting

11/6 Regular Meeting

11/20 Regular Meeting

12/4 Regular Meeting

12/10 Adjourned Meeting - Council Reorganization

12/18 Regular Meeting

**Please note that all meeting start at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted. Regular Meetings are held in the Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. Adjourned Meetings are held in the Adult Day Care Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue.

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