MINUTES

SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL

SEPTEMBER 19, 2000

Supervising Librarian Jackson presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Director of Libraries Johnson also responded to Council questions.

Mayor Vorreiter opened and closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.

Councilmember Fowler moved, and Councilmember Valerio seconded, the staff recommendation to approve continued experimentation with the Bookmobile service within the current budget and evaluation of the fiscal impact of changing service, with changes such as the possible need for a Bookmobile-specific collection of materials will be addressed during the budget process. The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent of Parks Black presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Mayor Vorreiter opened the public hearing at 8:25 p.m.

Mr. Crabtree explained how he gets up early in the morning to make his tee time reservations and stated that he would not like to have to get up so early to ensure he gets to play when he wants.

Joe Manfrey stated that Santa Clara gives their residents an eight-day preference for reservations, and that other golf courses that gave preferential treatment to residents were not suffering financially.

Jack Rickman stated that he is satisfied with the status quo regarding golf reservations.

Mayor Vorreiter closed the public hearing at 8:45 p.m.

Councilmember Miller moved the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission to provide Sunnyvale residents (defined as one who resides in Sunnyvale) a one hour advantage in placing golf reservations in person as follows: (1) to play on Weekends/Holidays – limit the preceding Monday walk-in time period at the start of day to "Residents Only" (6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.), while non-resident and resident golfers may place reservations by phone, by Internet or in person beginning at 7:00 a.m.; and (2)

to play on Weekdays – seven days in advance, limit the walk-in time period at the start of day to "Residents Only" (Golf Shop opening through 7:00 a.m.), while non-resident and resident golfers may place reservations by phone, by internet or in person beginning at 7:00 a.m., as amended with a the walk-in time modified to "6:00 a.m. to 6:45 a.m." The motion died for lack of a second.

Councilmember Fowler moved Alternative No. 5 in the staff report, Council to direct staff to take alternate action(s) regarding golf course reservations as Council determines appropriate. The motion died for lack of a second.

Councilmember Roberts moved, and Councilmember Risch seconded, the staff recommendation (Alternative No. 2), as follows: Council directs staff to provide Sunnyvale residents (defined as one who resides in Sunnyvale) a one-half hour advantage in placing golf reservations in person as follows: (1) to play on Weekends/Holidays – limit the preceding Monday walk-in time period at the start of day to "Residents Only" (6:00 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.), while non-resident and resident golfers may place reservations by phone, by internet or in person at 6:30 a.m.; and (2) to play on Weekdays – seven days in advance, limit the walk-in time period at the start of day to "Residents Only" (Golf Shop opening through 6:30 a.m.), while non-resident and resident golfers may place reservations by phone, by internet or in person at 6:30 a.m. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Councilmember Miller requested a report back in six months on the impact of the new reservation policy.

Werner Gans stated that at the meeting held last week on the large homes issue, three-quarters of those present voted in favor of using all of the planning "tools" regarding this issue. He then showed photos of a large home under construction on Goldfinch Way which will result in a loss of privacy for the neighbors.

Mark Priscaro, renter at 396 Charles St., stated that the owner of the property, Bernice Liston, received a letter from the City regarding the purchase of the property. He stated that the owner was not interested in selling the property, and that appraisers that were on the property were not invited.

Christy Grengo, co-owner of 402 Charles St., stated that she also received a letter and was not interested in selling her property. She and Mr. Priscaro felt that the City’s strategies for approaching the homeowners were too intimidating.

Acting Community Development Director Rose stated that staff can get back to the Council on whether there were appraisals of the subject property taking place.

Councilmember Fowler requested an information only report from staff on this matter.

Councilmember Miller requested the video tapes of February 1999 Council meetings, where this item was previously discussed.

Councilmember Fowler complimented the Public Safety Department SWAT Team for its recent win in the "Best of the West" competition.

Councilmember Miller stated that she received a letter from a resident regarding the hazardous waste drop-off and recycling program, with questions regarding mixed paper and batteries. She requested information from staff.

Solid Waste Program Manager Bowers explained the sorting process for mixed paper and explained the City’s average cost for diversion of materials. He also stated that the SmaRT Station accepted rechargeable batteries that were no longer usable, seven days a week, at no charge to residents, and that batteries were accepted at household hazardous waste events.

Councilmember Miller asked if this could be highlighted in the next quarterly report.

Solid Waste Program Manager Bowers stated that they do try to get these messages out to the public through a variety of means. He stated that the SmaRT Station recycles mixed paper if it is placed in the regular refuse.

Councilmember Valerio asked if staff would get back to Council on this subject.

Solid Waste Program Manager Bowers stated that communications would take place as part of the program’s regular public information campaign.

Mayor Vorreiter declared the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Kelly
Senior Management Analyst/Deputy City Clerk