M 12-03-84TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
DECEMBER 3, 1984
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council and the Parking Authority met jointly in the Council Chambers
of the Town Hall at 7:45 o.m., in regular session.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Eric D. Carlson, Terrence J. Daily, Thomas J. Ferrito, Brent
N. Ventura and Mayor Joanne Benjamin.
ABSENT:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS
Mr. Ferrito moved for acceptance of the Certification of Election Results from the
Registrar of Voters and adoption of Resolution No. 1984-212 entitled, A
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 6, 1984. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried
unanimously.
OATH OF OFFICE TOWN CLERK
Mayor Benjamin gave the Oath of Office to the town Clerk, Rose E. Aldag, who
was re-elected to the position of Town Clerk for another four year term.
OATH OF OFFICE COUNCILMEMBERS AND TOWN TREASURER
The Town Clerk, Rose E. Aldag, then gave the Oath of Office to Eric D. Carlson,
and Brent N. Ventura re-elected Councilmembers for another four year term
each. Oath of Office was also given to Nogah Bethlahmy elected to the position
of Town Treasurer for a four year term.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Benjamin presented a Resolution of Commendation and Appreciation to
retiring Town Treasurer James A. Stoops, for his 18 years of service to the
citizens and the community as Town Treasurer.
Mayor Benjamin presented Resolution of Commendation to Rex Burbank for this
service as a Planning Commissioner of the Town of Los Gatos.
APPOINTMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Benjamin stated interviews for vacancies on the Planning Commission
had been held prior to Council meeting and stated all applicants are qualified and
all are nominated for the vacancies. Applicants were John S. Lien, Lee M.
Chase, M. (Mimi) Whitney -Hafft; John Hulme, and D. Michael Kane. Voting was
held and John Lien and Mimi Whitney-Hafft received the majority of votes and
were appointed to the Planning Commission.
APPOINTMENTS SISTER CITY COMMITTEE
Mayor Benjamin stated Council had interviewed the one applicant, Joya
Chatterjee, for the vacancy on the Sister City Committee. Mr. Ferrito moved
Joya Chatterjee be appointed to the Sister City Committee. Mr. Daily seconded.
Carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Benjamin reported that Council had met in Closed Session prior to the
Council meeting and discussed a personnel matter and the litigation of Goldstein
vs. Schwartz.
BID AWARD POLICE CARS
Staff reported that bids had been received from two vendors, Avis Rent-A-Car
and National Car Rental. Bids ranged in price from low bid of $7,149.00 to
$9,044.00 base price per car. Mr. Daily moved to accept staff recommendation
and award the bid for four 1984 model cars to National Car Rentals for
$8,595.00 per unit for a total purchase price of $36,614.72 including tax. Mr.
Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS (referral/file)
a.Letter from San Jose Water Company regarding the Los Gatos Flume.
Mr. Carlson moved staff to follow up on specific request. Mr. Daily seconded.
Carried unanimously.
b.Notice from the Public Utilities Commission regarding PG&E rate increase
application 84-06+014 (Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant). Mr. Carlson
moved to note and file. The Town is already on record in opposition to any rate
increase that are attributable to the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant facility.
Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
c.Letter from Norma Olson regarding Los Gatos-Almaden Road and
Countryman Oldsmobile Cadillac drainage problem. Mr. Carlson moved to refer
this communication to the Town Engineer for a report at the meeting of Jan. 7,
1985. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
d.Letter from Conrad Stieber regarding annexation of Blackberry Hill Road
properties. Mr. Carlson moved this be referred to the Mayor and Town Manager
for response. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
e.Letter from Conrad Stieber regarding annexation of Blackberry Hill Road
properties. Mr. Carlson moved this be referred to the Mayor and Town Manager
for response. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Information for Council.
REPORT ON STATUS OF VILLA VASONA
Information for council regarding the final inspection and occupation approval for
the Villa Vasona Project.
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT'S IDENTIFICATION OF WELLS
Council information report.
PARKING COMMISSION REPORT
Council information report.
PLANNING COMMISSION MONTHLY REPORT
Mr. Carlson moved to accept the monthly Planning Department report. Mr. Daily
seconded. Carried unanimously.
LOS GATOS CREEK TRIAL
Information report for Council. Mr. Ventura requested a copy of this report be set
to county Trails an Pathway Committee and the Los Gatos Creek Trails
Committee.
LOS GATOS CREEK PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE TRAIL
Mr. Carlson moved to approve the concept plans and direct staff to submit
preliminary plans to the following agencies and property owners:
a.County of santa Clara Park Department (for comments).
b.Santa Clara County Water District (for comment and request 12 foot wide
easement or permit for bicycle/recreational path purposes)
c.Edward D. Nino parcel (for comment and request a 12 foot wide easement
for bicycle pathway purposes),
Proceed with the development of the plans and specifications based upon the
approval of the concept plan. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
PARKING SURVEY BROADWAY RESIDENTS
Discussion was held ont he proposed questionnaire as submitted by the Town
Engineer. Mr. Ferrito suggested that in the draft letter to the residents
the word "signed" in the first line of the proposed letter be changed to
"submitted"; and number 2 to read, "Two Hour parking on Broadway may drive
employees...". Also in the questionnaire to combine B and C to read, "The Town
is actively planning a comprehensive parking program for the downtown area.
This program will include the provision of additional parking spaces and the
installation of residential preferential parking permit for residential neighborhoods
immediately adjacent to the downtown business district".
NATIONAL AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Carlson moved to authorize staff to prepare plans and specification for a
cooperative project (Town and property owners) for the installation of street
improvements at 14941 and 14961 National Avenue. Indicating Council's intent
to appropriate funds for 50% of the work, and after bids have been received, to
see if property owners agree to participate. This to include curbs and gutters.
Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
AMENDMENT TO BMP PROGRAM
Mr. Carlson moved that Council refer the changes regarding amendments to the
Below Market Price Program to the Planning Commission and Community
Services Commission for recommendation and report back to Council on March
4, 1985, with the recommendation that Planning Commission hold a public
hearing prior to March, 1985. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
HOUSING CONSERVATION PROGRAM POLICY GUIDELINE REVISIONS
Mr. Carlson moved that Council refer the proposed guidelines and amendments
to the Community Services Commission for review and comment to the Council
no later than February 4, 1985. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
COUNTY REFERRALS
Mr. Carlson moved to accept staff recommendations on the following:
2131-34-51-84SP 14790 Sky Lane Pritchard Special Permit
Secondary dwelling On 4/16/84 Council Recommended denial and
recommended the County not grant this spacial permit. County concurred.
Applicant appealed and appeal was granted by County. As per instruction by the
Council of Los Gatos, staff appealed Counties decision and this will be heard by
County Planning on February 7, 1985. The Town of Los Gatos has also asked
that the amendment dealing with Hillside Density not be adopted based on
environment concerns, therefore the Towns position should be that an EIR is
required.
2298-27-41-84RA 18093 Laverne Drive Alvarez & Jones, Inc.
Revision to acreage No comment.
Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Mr. Carlson moved to approve the Council meeting schedule from January 1,
1985 through June 30, 1985. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
NOTICES OF COMPLETION
Mr. Carlson moved Notice of Completion and Certificate of Acceptance be
approved for Tract 7249 (Pollard Oaks), Bacci & Spinazzi. Mr. Daily seconded.
Carried unanimously.
The Notice of Completion for Tract 7656 was pulled from the agenda and will be
submitted at a later date.
COMMENDATION MARYALICE LONG
Mr. Carlson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1984-213 entitled, A RESOLUTION
OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS COMMENDING
MARYALICE LONG FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE TOWN. Mr. Daily
seconded. Carried unanimously.
BI-WEEKLY PAYROLL
Mr. Carlson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-214 entitled, A
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BI-WEEKLY PAYROLL PERIOD. Mr. Daily
seconded. Carried unanimously.
TOWN MANAGER EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
Mr. Carlson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1984-215 entitled, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN MANAGER EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1984 TO JUNE 30, 1985. (This
increases the Managers salary to $60,000.00 annually). Mr. Daily seconded.
Carried y a vote of three ayes. Mayor Benjamin and Mr. Ferrito abstained.
ESTABLISHMENT OF PARKING COMMISSIONERS REQUIREMENTS
Mayor Benjamin requested this Resolution be sent back to the Parking
Commission for their review and report. This was done by Council consensus.
APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP OF TRACT 7635
Mr. Carlson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-216 entitled,
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO.
7635. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
AGREEMENT JULES DUC CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Mr. Carlson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-217 entitled,
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH JULES DUC
CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED. (Agreement for participation in the cost of
traffic signal improvement), nd authorize execution of the contract for public
improvements. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 7618
Mr. Carlson moved for adoption of resolution No. 1984-218 entitled,
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO.
7618; and authorize the execution of the contract for public improvement. Mr.
Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
TOP OF THE HILL #3 ANNEXATION
Mr. Carlson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-219 entitled, A
RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS TOP OF THE HILL
ROAD #3 TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried
unanimously.
DENIAL OF APPEAL DAWSON-MILLER 48-54 N. SANTA CRUZ AVENUE
Mr. Carlson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-220 entitled,
RESOLUTION DENYING APPEAL OF DECISION OF BUILDING OFFICAL AND
OF PLANNING DIRECTOR THAT BUILDING PERMIT FOR
RECONSTRUCTION MAY NOT BE ISSUED, (48-54 N. Santa Cruz Ave. -
Dawson-Miller Development Co.). Mr. Daily seconded. Carried by a vote of 3
ayes. Mr. Ventura and Mr. Carlson abstained.
DENIAL OF APPEAL NCS AT 445 LEIGH AVENUE
Discussion was held on the proposed Resolution denying appeal of Planning
Commission decision imposing certain conditions on the granting of Conditional
Use Permit Application U-82-18; modifying conditions of approval; determining
amortization period; and determining that the store is and continues to be a
public nuisance. Mr. Ferrito moved to amend Page 3, Section 3b to read, "The
evidence does not shouw that there is a need for a twenty-four hour security
guard, provided the store is open less than twenty-four hours a day.". Mr.
Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson abstained. Mr.
Ferrito moved Page 4, Section 6. b(2) change the work "address" to "abate" and
add b(3), the detriment to the public, outweighs the desirability for a longer
amortization period. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr.
Carlson abstained. Discussion was held regarding the letter received from
Attorney Faber, representing NCS regarding hiring of security guard and the
times they feel this is needed. After this discussion, Mr. Ferrito moved to amend
Section 7. a(5) to read, "A uniformed, unarmed security guard shall be stationed
on the premises during the time leigh high school is in operation, specifically 12
noon through 9:00 p.M.". Mr. Daily seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes.
Mr. Ventura voted no and Mr. Carlson abstained. There was no further
corrections. Mr. Daily moved for adoption of amended Resolution No. 1984-221
entitled, RESOLUTION DENYING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION
DECISION IMPOSING CERTAIN CONDITIONS ON THE GRANTING OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CERTAIN STOP-N-GO MARKET:
MODIFYING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: DETERMINING AMORTIZATION
PERIOD: AND DETERMINING THE STORE CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC
NUISANCE. (445 Leigh Avenue - Stop-'n-Go Market). Mr. Ventura seconded.
Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson abstained.
ZONE CHANGE AMENDMENT FOR 576 W. PARR AVE.
Mr. Carlson moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 1632 entitled, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING REPLACING
ORDINANCE NO. 1564 WHICH AMENDED THE ZONING ORDINANCE
EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 63 FROM R-1:8,000 TO R-1:8,000-PD. Mr.
Daily seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Carlson and Mr. Ventura
abstained.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGULATING COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN
RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
Mr. Carlson moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 1633 entitled, ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE TOWN CODE REGULATING THE
OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES HAVING A MANUFACTURER'S
RATED GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT EXCEEDING TEN THOUSAND POUNDS
AND PROHIBITING THE PARKING THEREOF IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES. Mr.
Daily seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson abstained.
MINUTES NOVEMBER 19, 1984
Corrections were made to the November 19, 1984 Council minutes on Page 1,
Election of Vice-Mayor. Page 6, Subject - Appeal 48-54 N. Santa Cruz Avenue,
last paragraph to read, "Mr. Ferrito moved to accept the request for withdrawal
on the appeal...". Page 8, Subject - PTI Membership Renewal. Correct to read,
"Mr. Ferrito moved to continue this to December 3, 1984 meeting.". There were
other corrections in spelling. Mr. Ventura moved minutes of November 19th be
approved as corrected, Mr. Daily seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr.
Carlson abstained.
MINUTES NOVEMBER 26, 1984
Mr. Daily moved for approval of November 26, 1984 minutes as submitted. Mr.
Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson abstained.
COMMUNICATIONS (for action)
a.Crippled Children's Society request for use of Town lot at the corner of
Lark Avenue and Winchester Boulevard for the sale of Christmas trees. Mr.
Ventura moved for approval of this request. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried
unanimously.
b.Susan Lassetter resignation from the Community Services Commission.
Mr. Daily moved to accept resignation with regret; direct staff to prepare the
appropriate Resolution of Commendation and direct the Town Clerk to advertise
for the vacancy on this Commission. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried
unanimously.
STREET NAME CHANGE IN TRACT 7458
Mr. Ferrito moved to accept staff report for the request of a street name change
in Tract 7458 and authorize staff to prepare the appropriate Resolution and
present for Council consideration at their next meeting. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously. Note that Sierra Azule Court should be place back on the
list of historical names for use at a later date.
NOVEMBER, 1984 PAYROLL
Mr. Carlson moved for approval of the November. 1984 payroll in the amount of
$387,537.18, (this includes Police Department Holiday pay and incentive awards;
and various withholding payments). Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried
unanimously.
HOUSING CONSERVATION PROGRAM CASH REPORT
Continued to the meeting of December 17, 1984.
APPEAL - TOLL HOUSE HOTEL REVOKING OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Mayor Benjamin stated this was the time and place duly published for public
hearing on the appeal of Planning Commission's decision in revoking the Toll
House Hotel's Conditional Use Permit application U-76-1B. Property is located at
140 S. Santa Cruz Avenue. The Planning director, Lee Bowman, spoke on the
issue and summarized Planning Commission's decision in revoking this permit.
Randall Reedy, Attorney representing Toll House Hotel, stated all commitments
of special events have been held and there will be no more such events.
Discussion was held as to whether the Attorney had knowledge of all events that
had been scheduled and held in the patio. He did not. Speaking on the issue
regarding abuse of the Use Permit by allowing loud music to be played in the
patio area which annoys the neighbors, were Mrs Nesbit, Keith Duffy, and Mrs.
Pisors. Mr. Wheelwright, representing Mr. Baker, stated if Mr. Baker said there
will be no more disturbances, he feels Mr. Baker will comply, therefore requests
that the Conditional Use Permit not be revoked. Mr. Reedy asked for Council's
reconsideration and give Toll House a chance to show they will comply with
Council's wishes and knows there will be no more outside events to cause
complaints from the neighbors. Sara Stokes, 20 Mariposa, stated she has
scheduled her wedding reception to be held at the Toll House in June, 1985 and
now she is hearing Mr. Reedy say there are no other outdoor events scheduled.
Council questioned Ms. Stokes when she had made the arrangements. The
arrangements were made six months ago and to date she has not been informed
that her reception can not be held. No one else wished to speak on this issue.
Mr. Ferrito moved hearing be closed. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
Discussion was held on continual violations. Mr. Ferrito moved appeal be
denied. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously. The Town Attorney was
authorized to prepare the appropriate Resolution and present for Council
consideration at the next meeting.
APPEAL - 400 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD (HIGGINS)
Mayor Benjamin stated this was the time and place duly published for public
hearing on the appeal of Planning Commission's decision in denying Architecture
and Site Application S-83-15 and Variance Application V-84-1 for property
located at 400 Blossom Hill Road (Higgins). Mr. Matteoni, Attorney representing
William Higgins, spoke on several major changes which they could make. the
appellant has offered to construct only one building of 11,688 sq. ft., instead of
two with a total of 22,100 sq. ft. and referred to other modifications. Mr. Carlson,
Mayor Benjamin, and Mr. Ventura all noted for the record they had visited the site
personally. Mr. Higgins spoke on the revised plans. There was further
discussion. No one else wished to speak on this issue. Mr. Carlson moved
hearing be closed. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Ferrito
moved to refer this matter back to the Planning Commission and ask them if they
should deny this new proposal, to state the precise reasons why, including but
not limited to their view of traffic impacts on the proposed development as well as
the physical structure and location of the structure. Mr. Carlson seconded, with
amendment that the Planning re-examine the left turn into property and consider
Mr. Ventura's concerns on less intensive plan and be able to look at the full
building impact at one time, and avoid a phased development. Mayor Benjamin
also asked that the Planning Commission look at the wall separating this property
with adjacent property. Mr. Ferrito accepted the above amendments to his
motion. Carried unanimously.
CHANGES TO VARIOUS FEES AND CHARGES FOR TOWN SERVICES
Mr. Ventura moved this matter be continued to January 22, 1985. Mr. Daily
seconded. Carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS
Mr. Ferrito moved reading be waived for ORDINANCE AMENDING TOWN
CODE SECTION 17-9 TO PROVIDE THAT VIOLATION THEREOF IS A
MISDEMEANOR. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. Clerk read title.
Mr. Daily moved for introduction of this ordinance. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TAPES OF CLOSED SESSIONS
The Town Attorney, Ms. Levinger, reported on new legislation SB 2216
protections for the public regarding discussion of appropriate pending litigation in
Closed Sessions of the Town Council, Town Code Section 2-3.2 is unnecessary
and recommends repeal. From the audience, Mr. Wilbur Lindsay, 328 Harding
Avenue, spoke in favor of recording and keeping of the Executive Session
meetings After further discussion, Mr. Ventura moved Council direct staff to
prepare an ordinance whereby tapes of Closed Sessions would be kept for a
period of three years. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr.
Ferrito voting no.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
Mayor Benjamin stated the hearing on the General Plan was closed at the
November 19, 1984 meeting and Council is addressing only the EIR tonight. Mr.
Ferrito moved that Los Gatos General Plan EIR is complete and prepared
according to requirements of CEQA and will continue this matter to December
17, 1984 for further discussion. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
BUSINESS LICENSE TAX - PROFESSIONAL AND SEMI PROFESSIONAL
The Town Manager referred to change in Ordinance last year regarding
interpretation of the professional and semi-professional occupations and referred
to letter from the Los Gatos Board of Realtors regarding Brokers vs. Agents. The
Town Manager reported to taxes charged by surrounding cities in our area. Mr.
Ferrito and Mr. Ventura stated due to having professional offices in Town, they
would abstain from any discussion or decision on this matter. Speaking on this
issue was Mr. Eric Rasmussen, Harry Murray, J.D. Vanderlaan and Bill Murphy.
Some of these people spoke on the various Real Estate Agents vs. Brokers.
After much discussion, Mr. Carlson moved to amend the Ordinance to eliminate
Real Estate Agents from the professional list and they be considered as an
employee. Therefore, the Broker will pay the $100.00 fee plus $10.00 for each
employee. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Ferrito and
Mr. Ventura abstained. The Town Attorney to draft appropriate Ordinance for
introduction at the next meeting.
PUBLIC TECHNOLOGY MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
Mr. Ventura moved Council appropriate $4,000.00 from the General Fund to
renew the Town's membership in Public Technology, Inc. for the period from
December 1, 1984 to November 30, 1985. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
RENEWAL - TOWN INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICIES
Information to Council on the upcoming renewals of town Insurance coverage.
TOWN TREASURER COMPENSATION
The Town Manager, Mr. Mora, reported to Council that from staff viewpoint the
action taken by Council on November 5, 1984, was legal action whereby, in fact,
increased the salary as was designated in the resolution adopted in June of
1982. After some discussion, Mr. Ventura moved to rescind Resolution No.
1984-203 adopted on November 5, 1984. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried
unanimously. Mr. Ventura moved to direct staff to prepare Ordinance
amendment setting Treasurer salary at $12,000.00 per year with $75.00 auto
allowance and note any change in salary to be made only by a vote of the
people. The Town Treasurer's salary was set at $9,285.00. Resolution No.
1982-112 provides that if, ". . the present incumbent of either office retire or
otherwise cease holding office, and a new officer be elected or appointed, the
starting salary shall be a figure which, after six 5% salary steps, would equal the
compensation of the current incumbents. The Council shall retain complete
discretion on the size and timing of such salary steps.". The Vote on Resolution
No. 1982-112 was three to two. Mr. Ferrito and Mr. Ventura voted no. Mr.
Carlson seconded. but asked for legal interpretation from the Attorney. Mr.
Carlson withdrew his second and requested report back on the legality of the
motion and what options Council may have. Motion died for lack of second. Mr.
Ventura moved to direct staff to prepare appropriate Resolution to reinstate
Treasurer salary to $12,000.00 annually with $75.00 monthly car allowance and
present for Council consideration at the next meeting. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously. Mayor Benjamin and Mr. Ventura wished to go on record
that they feel the Council should not be the ones to evaluate another elected
person. Mr. Daily wished to go on record stating he feels the Council did right on
the previous action, they complied with the law.
PG&E SERVICE OUTAGE
Mr. Ventura stated he had received numerous complaints on time it take in
restoring service when electricity has been out. He would like Council to request
information from PG&E as to how they restore electricity in areas of Los Gatos
when electricity has been knocked out from storms or auto accidents.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Ventura moved meeting be adjourned at 11:25 p.m. to Executive Session.
Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Rose E. Aldag
Town Clerk