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M 02-08-82mm0208.82 TOWN COUNCIL The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall at 7:45 p.m., in an adjourned session. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Ruth Cannon, Thomas J. Ferrito, Marlyn J. Rasmussen, Brent N. Ventura and Mayor Peter W. Siemens. ABSENT; none REPORT RE EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Siemens reported on the Executive Session that was held prior to the Council meeting, stating the following matters were discussed: 1. Litigation re State State Supreme Court level on Election consolidation, and authorized the Town Attorney to proceed, only if Supreme Court holds a hearing. 2. Town of Los Gatos joining with San Mateo in litigation re loss of representation in recent reapportionments. (No cost to the Town). 3. Litigation relative to possible zoning violations. 4. Litigation of Los Gatos Mobile Home Park in relation to Rent Mediation Ordinance. Authorized the Town Attorney to proceed on this matter. Voting on the above were unanimous by Council except for No. 3 which Mr. Ventura voted no. TANDEM COMPUTERS-COUNTY REFERRAL Mr. Kurt Anslinger reported to Council on the action of the Board of Supervisors re the proposed building of an Educational Retreat (Tandem Computer), on Black Road. He stated at the hearing that the Board seemed to feel Los Gatos was not interested and he would like to urge or request Los Gatos to file an appeal. After some discussion, it was consensus of Council that they advise Mr. Anslinger to file an appeal requesting that a focused EIR be prepared and Town will direct staff to send a letter to the Board of Supervisors stating strongly the Town's position. Council also requested a report from staff on this issue by February 16, 1982. REVISED JOB DESCRIPTIONS PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES The Town Manager, Dave Mora, stated the new job descriptions have been developed for the Town by the Santa Clara Employee Relations Services and this is a result of an item in the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and AFSCME which mandated that a classification study be undertaken. Mrs. Cannon moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1982-43 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN'S CLASSIFICATION PLAN. Mr. Ventura seconded. Unanimously carried. AMENDING SALARY & POSITION CONTROL The Town Manager stated this Resolution deals with the implementation of the classification study for employees represented by the Corporation Yard Unit, AFSCME. After some discussion, Mrs. Cannon moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1982-44 entitled, AMENDMENTS TO SALARY SCHEDULE RESOLUTION NO. 1981-44 TO BE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 1981. Mrs. Rasmussen seconded. Unanimously carried. MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT The Town Manager referred to the report on the Mid-Year Budget re status of various funds and various departmental budgets as of December 31, 1981. After some discussion, Mr. Ventura moved Council accept staff recommendation and take the following actions: 1. Revise Town revenue estimates for the current fiscal year as detailed in the Mid- Year revenue Analysis (Page 4 of this report). 2. Appropriate $203,000, in additional revenue to the current year appropriated General Fund contingency. 3. Make supplemental appropriations from current year General Fund appropriations contingency to the following budget: Town Attorney $17,000.00 General Town Administration: $25,000.00 Villa Vasona Litigation General Town Administration: $3,300.00 Salaries/Benefits (Mid-year Performance increases for Department Heads) Planning Department $2,715.00 TOTAL $48,015.00 4. Establish a reserve account in the amount of $125,000 to fund the Town's potential liability for employee contributions to the Town Pension Plan; funds would be transferred from the appropriated unallocated reserve. 5. Transfer an additional $500,000, from appropriated unallocated reserve to the reserve for Economic Uncertainties, providing a reserve equal to approximately one- third of the General Fund budget. 6. Establish a $250,000 reserve for acquisition and/or construction of a bus station site; funds will be transferred from appropriated unallocated reserve. 7. Direct staff to prepare alternative amendments to the Construction Tax Ordinance. 8. Reserve the appropriation made in July 1980 of $280,000, of Construction Tax to undersigned utility undergrounding projects; the appropriation was never designated for a specific project, and the funds have not been used. 9. Authorize a loan from the Utility Tax portion of the Construction Tax to be paid back as revenue if generated. Mrs. Cannon seconded. Unanimously carried on all but No. 3. Mrs. Rasmussen voted no on No. 3 re supplemental appropriation for Town Attorney's budget of $17,000. CALL FOR ELECTION ON ADVISORY MEASURE FOR JUNE, 1982 Mr. Ferrito moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1982-45 entitled, A RESOLUTION CALLING ADVISORY ELECTION IN CONSOLIDATION WITH THE REGULAR ELECTION OF JUNE 8, 1982, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING THE VOTERS TO INDICATE TO THE TOWN COUNCIL WHETHER THEY DESIRE COUNCIL ELECTIONS TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH NOVEMBER ELECTIONS IN ODD OR EVEN YEARS. Mr. Ventura seconded. Mrs. Rasmussen asked for discussion of possibility of rescinding previous Ordinance and only extend terms to June, 1982 election and also include the advisory measure. No discussion. Motion carried by vote of three ayes. Mrs. Cannon and Mrs. Rasmussen voting no. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Siemens declared meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. to executive session. Mayor declared he would report re executive session at the beginning of the next regular Council meeting.