M 05-07-84TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
MAY 7, 1984
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 regular session.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Joanne Benjamin, Terrence J. Daily, Brent N. Ventura and
Mayor Thomas J. Ferrito
ABSENT:Eric D. Carlson.
Mr. Carlson arrived at 7:55 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Ferrito presented Resolution of Commendation to each member of the
Los Gatos High School Girls Basketball Team, Orange Crush, and their Coach
John Mackey. Mr. Mackey and three members of the team accepted the
Resolutions.
The presentation of a Resolution of Commendation to Kelly Kelbo of the Youth
Science Institute was also scheduled. Due to the absence of Kelly Kelbo this will
be presented at a later date.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Ferrito stated Council had met in Closed Session prior to the Council
meeting and discussed potential litigation and labor relations.
BID AWARD POLICE DEPT. OFFICE MODIFICATIONS PROJECT 294-CT
It was noted by staff that 4 bids had been received ranging from low bid of
$15,911.40 to high bid of $19,880.00. After some discussion, Mr. Daily moved to
accept staff recommendation and award the bid to Happy Builders based on their
low bid of $15,911.40. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes.
Mr. Carlson was absent.
EX-AGENDA ITEM
It was consensus of Council to add agenda item 38-a and 46.
Mr. Carlson arrived at 7:55 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS (referral/file)
a.Notice from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding Calero
Associates Hydroelectric Application (Calero Dam). Mrs. Benjamin moved to
note and file said application. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
b.Letter from Stanislaw Kownacki regarding Oak Hill Way tree removal.
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation and refer letter to Director
of Parks, Forestry and Maintenance Services for report to Council on May 21,
1984. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
c.Letter from Mary Whitworth regarding Job Search Program. Mrs.
Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation and file this letter for
consideration during Town budget hearings. Advise Ms. Whitworth of the action
taken and the schedule of budget hearing. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried
unanimously.
d.Hearst Cablevision Annual report (filed with the Town Manager). Mrs.
Benjamin moved to refer to staff for review and report in conjunction with the 12-
month audit currently being conducted by Hammett and Edison. Mr. Daily
seconded. Carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE
Information for Council.
SMALL BUSINESS CENTENNIAL WEEK
Mr. Ventura noted there was an agreement between the sponsor of the event
and the Centennial Commission where 10% of the profits would be returned to
the Centennial Commission for their operating budget and he does not see
where that is referred to in the recommendation. After some discussion, Mrs.
Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation, as written, plus the 10% being
returned to the Centennial Commission and Council approve the request of the
Small Business Centennial Committee to close Montebello Way on August 5,
1984 and the use of the Town Plaza contingent on Police Department approval
of final plans and cost recovery on any Town personnel time spent for this event.
Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT RE CUSTODIAN
SERVICES
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No.
1984-64 entitled, A RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PLAN; APPROVING A CHANGE IN CUSTODIAN SERVICES
FOR THE ASSESSOR OF SAID PLAN; AND AUTHORIZING TOWN MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR CUSTODIAN. Mr. Daily
seconded. Carried unanimously.
ORCHARD STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 297
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-65 entitled
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 297 --
ORCHARD STREET IMPROVEMENTS; and authorize the Town Clerk to
advertise for bids to be received on June 6, 1984 at 3:30 p.m. Mr. Daily
seconded. Carried unanimously.
CIVIC CENTER CARPETING PROJECT 299
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-66 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 299 -- civic
center carpeting; and authorize the Town Clerk to advertise for bids to be
received June 7th, 1984 at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
SIGNAL PROJECT 295 -- LOS GATOS BLVD/KENNEDY RD/ CALDWELL
Mr. Ventura moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-67 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 295 -- LOS
GATOS BOULEVARD/KENNEDY ROAD/CALDWELL AVENUE TRAFFIC
SIGNAL RECONSTRUCTION; and authorize the Town Clerk to advertise for
bids to be received at 3:00 p.m., on June 6, 1984. Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Carried unanimously.
COST SHARING AGREEMENT/SIGNAL AT BASCOM & SAMARITAN
Mr. Ventura questioned the 50/50 cost sharing on maintenance of said signal.
After some discussion it was consensus of Council to continue this until May
21st, 1984, agenda and direct staff to renegotiate with the City of San Jose on
the cost sharing agreement and report back to Council at their next regular
meeting.
LOS GATOS BLVD. ASSESSMENT DIST. 73-2 RE-SPREAD OF ASSESSMENT
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No.
1984-68 entitled, RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING AMENDED
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND ROLL FOR ASSESSMENT PARCELS 2 AND 3
LOS GATOS BOULEVARD ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 73-2. Mr. Daily
seconded. Carried unanimously.
POLICE - THIRD QUARTER REPORT
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept the Police Department FY 1983-84 third quarter
report. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
COMMENDATION ROLF BONDELIE
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of resolution No. 1984-69 entitled, A
RESOLUTION COMMENDING ROLF M. BONDELIE, for serving as Chairman
on the Los Gatos Retirement Board. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
COMMENDATION ALAN ORR
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-70 entitled, A
RESOLUTION COMMENDING ALAN ORR, for serving on the Los Gatos Town
retirement Board. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
HYDROELECTRIC GENERATOR PROJECT AT LEXINGTON DAM
Mrs. Benjamin moved to file the Notice of Application but direct staff to monitor it
and work with the District and keep Council advised as to how application is
progressing. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
SALARY & POSITION CONTROL TO IMPLEMENT TEA MOU
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-71 entitled, A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED
POSITIONS AND SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84. Mr. Daily seconded.
Carried unanimously.
AGREEMENT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
SERVICE
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-72 entitled, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES RELATED TO
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS; and
authorize the Town Manager to execute said agreement in behalf of the Town.
Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously. Mrs. Benjamin questioned the
approximate cost for said services. The Town Manager had quoted
approximately $3,600.00.
CABLE TV JUNCTION BOXES RINCONADA HILLS
Information for Council on written communication from Rinconada Hills
Association objecting to the use of pedestal junction boxes for cable television
facilities in Rinconada Hills. It is reported that Cable Vision and Rinconada Hills
Association have come to an agreement.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Mrs. Benjamin moved for approval of Notice of Completion and Certificate of
Acceptance on Project No. 288-PF, Oak Meadow Park Bocci Ball Court
Improvements. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
REVISION TO TRACT 6878
Mr. Ventura questioned if number of BMP units are the same as previously
approved or if they were being moved into the 85 Corridor. Staff answered
question from Council stating BMP units will remain the same, the only change is
a change of one bedroom and two bedroom units so they would fit on the parcel
better. After further discussion, Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution
No. 1984-73 entitled, RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING FINAL
MAP FOR THE 1984 REVISION OF TRACT NO. 6878. Mr. Daily seconded.
Carried unanimously.
PLANNING MONTHLY REPORT
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept the Planning Department/Planning Commission
monthly report for May, 1984. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
COUNTY REFERRALS
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation on the following:
1356-23-45-83B-83G Thompson road Pierson
Resubmittal single site development No comment.
2093-32-39-84SP 23259 Nikkie Lane Schroder
resubmittal special permit (Temporary Mobile Home) No comment.
767-22-58-79B 20636 Black Road Gabler Time
extension single bldg. site approval No comment.
2138-30--49-84B Maya Way Bazz, Houston, Miller
Single residential bldg. County should not act on the bldg. site approval
application until the design review application has been submitted and reviewed
by the Town for compliance with the jointly adopted Los Gatos Hillside Specific
Plan.
General Plan Amendment 1959-00-00-83GP E. Monschke
The reports requested by the Bd. of Suprs. in Nov. 1983 have not been
completed at this time and the County Planning Commission has requested that
no action be taken pending receipt of the report by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
REPORT ON CITY OF SARATOGA PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept report, note and file and notify Mr. Arzie. Mr.
Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
A.B.C. LICENSE APPLICATION 1452 POLLARD RD.
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff report on application of transfer of liquor
license at 1452 Pollard Road. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
APPEAL - 354 N. SANTA CRUZ AVENUE
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of resolution No. 1984-74 entitled,
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPEAL WITH CONDITIONS FROM DECISION OF
BUILDING OFFICIAL (354 N. Santa Cruz Avenue-John Paul's). Mr. Daily
seconded. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES
Mrs. Benjamin moved Council minutes of the April 16, 1984 meeting be approved
as submitted. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mrs. Benjamin moved Council minutes of the April 30, 1984 meeting be approved
as submitted. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS (for action)
a.PG&E notice of application 84-04-028 to Public Utilities Commission for
request of increase of electric rates be approximately $533 million on an
annualized basis. Mr. Ventura moved to accept staff recommendation and
oppose this application. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
APRIL PAYROLL
Mr. Carlson moved for approval of the April Payroll. Mr. Ventura seconded. Mr.
Carlson then moved to defer approval of the payroll until May 21, 1984 and direct
the Town Treasurer to provide a written report each month as the
appropriateness of the expenditures and/or any comments. Mr. Ventura
seconded. Carried unanimously.
APPEAL ZONING VIOLATION (HI LITE BALLOONS)
Mayor Ferrito stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing
on the appeal of Planning Commission decision on Architectural and Site
Application S-84-6. Council has received a letter from the appellant asking that
the appeal be withdrawn as the problem has been resolved. Mrs. Benjamin
moved to grant the request for withdrawal of the appeal. Mr. Daily seconded.
Carried unanimously.
LOS GATOS BOULEVARD NO. 10 ANNEXATION
Mayor Ferrito stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing
to consider the annexation of Los Gatos Boulevard No. 10. Staff referred to letter
from owner, Mr. and Mrs. Moisenco, of the property (within the said annexation)
expressing their opposition to the annexation. This protest equals 100% and
therefore staff is recommending termination of the proceedings to annex said
property. Mr. Daily moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-75 entitled, A
RESOLUTION MAKING A FINDING REGARDING THE VALUE OF WRITTEN
PROTESTS FILED AND NOT WITHDRAWN AND TERMINATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY
DESIGNATED AS LOS GATOS BOULEVARD NO. 10 TO THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
SAN BENITO AVE/ANDREWS STREET TRAFFIC DIVERTERS
Mayor Ferrito stated this was the time and place duly noted for the continued
hearing. Mayor Ferrito stated further testimony will be taken from persons who
did not speak at the last meeting. Jerry Donnelly, 422 San Benito Avenue, spoke
in favor of the present traffic control system and asked people in audience who
agreed with him to stand. Approximately 50 people stood. Speaking on this
issue was Burton and Dale Chambers, 32 Mariposa Avenue; Mark Peterson
spoke on the traffic count regarding turn on Montgomery. Consensus of Council
to direct staff to make traffic count and contact the State regarding figures. Also
speaking were Rebecca Shrader, 644 San Benito Avenue; John Turner, 410 San
Benito Avenue; Suzanne Werner, Rose Avenue. Rae Schmuck, Englewood
Avenue, Spoke of traffic problems in the Englewood Avenue area and in other
areas of the Town. Mrs. Schmuck strongly urges full support of Route 85 and
suggested a pilot program regarding resurfacing or paving of certain streets and
possibility of using paving materials other than oil and screening. Mayor
suggested staff meet and confer with Mrs. Schmuck regarding various
suggestions she made. No one else wished to speak on the issue. Mr. Carlson
moved hearing be closed. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Mrs.
Benjamin moved to adopt the existing temporary traffic management plan as a
permanent system and direct staff to develop construction plans for permanent
landscaped traffic islands for construction in 84/85. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried
unanimously. Mayor Ferrito stated he would like staff to provide a good design
for the permanent diverters.
HILLSIDE SPECIFIC PLAN
Mayor Ferrito stated this was the time and place duly noted for the continued
public hearing regarding General Plan amendment GP-83-4 to consider a new
format and amendments to the Los Gatos Hillside Specific Plan. The Planning
Director, Lee Bowman, spoke on the amendments Council had made and
referred to the Planning Commission. Planning concurred with all of the
amendments made by the Council except the following and Planning reaffirms
their position.
Page 10, Section 2.3 subsection 2, regarding development improvements.
Last sentence add "...or tree removal".
Page 11, Paragraph d. The words "Advisory Agency" be changed to
"declining body" and delete the last two words "and appropriate".
Page 11, Paragraph e. Wherever the word "street" appears, change to
"road"
Page 15, subsection 6 (d). Planning reaffirms the word "shall" will remain.
Page 16, Section 3.4, paragraph 3. Council wished to add "Town
Planning Department" as a Town agency.
Page 17, Paragraph 11. Change "street" to "road".
Page 4, Section 1.3. Regarding lighting, add Sections 4 (a) and 4 (e).
Discussion was held on sub-areas 1 and 2. Mr. Ventura requested that the
following should be referred to Planning for future consideration, policies that will
minimize the extension of new streets, such as techniques that will encourage
clustering of dwelling units. The purpose for these considerations is to reduce
the amount of paving and grading in our hillsides and to limit the amount of new
streets that the Town will have to maintain. Hillside roads are more expensive to
maintain than flatland streets due to the nature of the areas served (slides,
washouts, trees falling across roadways, etc.). The above changes were
accepted by Council on consensus motions. No one else wished to speak on the
issue, Mr. Carlson moved hearing be closed. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried
unanimously. Mr. Carlson moved Council make Negative Declaration as new
format is consistent with the Town General Plan. Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Carried unanimously. Mr. Carlson moved this be continued to May 21, 1984 and
direct the Town Attorney to prepare appropriate Resolution for Council
consideration.
TREE PRESERVATION
Mayor Ferrito stated this was the time and place duly published to consider
Planning Commission's recommendation on Zoning Ordinance Amendment A-
84-1 to consider amendment to the Zoning Ordinance amending those sections
regarding tree preservation. Mayor also referred to Planning and Parks
Department recommendations regarding landscaping standards. No one in the
audience wished to speak on this issue, Mr. Daily moved hearing be closed. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Ventura moved reading be waived
for ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF
LOS GATOS RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TREES ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY AND TO THE RESPECTABLE DUTIES OF THE PLANNING
DIRECTOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, FORESTRY AND
MAINTENANCE SERVICES THEREUNDER; RETITLEMENT OF
SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS AND FORESTRY; AND ADOPTING THE
DEFINITION OF "ZONING APPROVAL". Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously. Town Clerk read title. Mr. Daily moved Ordinance be introduced.
Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
POLICIES LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
Mr. Ventura moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-76 entitled, A
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CONCERNING LANDSCAPING POLICIES FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING
AND SUBDIVISION APPROVALS. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously. Mr. Ventura stated he would like to thank staff and the committee
for all the time they had put into this study regarding tree preservation.
SUBDIVISION APPEAL - 586 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
Mayor Ferrito stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing
to consider the appeal of Planning Commission's approval of subdivision
application M-84-4. Mr. Bowman gave a summary of the project stating the
appellant is appealing only the tentative map (not the Conditional Use Permit
which was already approved) and does not effect the condominiums. Mr. Block,
appellant, spoke on reason for his appeal. He stated he did not receive any
notification when this matter had been before the Planning Commission so
therefore had no say in the matter and feels approval of condominiums will
generate more traffic. Hal Nelson, President of Nelson-Moles Developers, spoke
on the size of the units and the design of streets to allow for traffic circulation. He
stated he intended to sell these units at a price certain. Discussion was held
regarding parking in the area. Also speaking on this issue were Walt Powers and
John Turner. No one else wished to speak on this issue, Mr. Ventura moved
hearing be closed. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Carlson
moved appeal be denied as can not see where the Planning Commission erred
in the decision. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Town Attorney
directed to prepare appropriate Resolution and present for Council consideration
at the next regular meeting. Council also requested a report from staff regarding
noticing of persons.
RECESS
Mayor Ferrito declared a recess. Meeting reconvened at 10:00 p.m.
TOWN RETIREMENT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
The Town Manager spoke on the proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 20 of
the Town Code concerning the Town Retirement Plan so that it would be
consistent with the recently ratified Memorandum of Understanding between the
Town and the Town Employees Association. The change in the Ordinance
would be that the employees in the Town Retirement Plan would be responsible
for all administration and audit charges. Attorney Roessler, representing Town
employees John Estruth, Gary Wolfinger and former employee D. Baker, spoke
in opposition of the proposal stating the Town has always paid all costs for
administration; there are only 8 active members in the plan; all are fully vested
and he feels the only fair thing to do would be leave the ordinance as is.
Discussion was held regarding the adoption of the TEA MOU in which two
employees of the Town Retirement Plan were included and yet they had no
knowledge this item was being considered. Mr. Jones spoke on the above issue.
The Town Manager stated Mr. Jones could request TEA to reopen negotiations
for that item. Discussions was held on other employees who are not represented
by any bargaining organization. Also speaking in opposition to the proposal was
Dan Barker, John Estruth, James Jones and Rose E. Aldag. Discussion was
held by Council members as to cost of administering the PERS Retirement Plan
in comparison to the administering of the Town Plan. The Town Manager stated
they have no figures to compare. Other questions by Council is whether the
Employees in the Town Plan have an option of changing plans. The answer is
no, the only way of getting out of the plan is by resignation. Mr. Carlson and Mr.
Daily questioned this. After further discussion, Mr. Carlson and Mr. Daily
questioned this. After further discussion, Mr. Carlson moved reading be waived
for AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE TOWN CODE
RELATING TO CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TOWN RETIREMENT PLAN AND
THE DETERMINATION AND PAYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. Mr.
Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. Town Clerk read title. Council
members feel the need for more information regarding cost per capita on
administration fees of the PERS Plan and if they are any other alternatives for
employees in the Town Plan. Mr. Ventura moved ordinance be introduced, but
wants a report back from the Town Manager regarding administration cost and
any other viable alternatives by May 21, 1984 before this ordinance is adopted.
Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Council reports from the Manager
should also be sent to Mr. Roessler.
APPEAL 234 LOS GATOS BOULEVARD (SCOTT)
Mr. Ventura moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-77 entitled,
RESOLUTION DENYING APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPLICATION (234 Los Gatos
Boulevard - Scott). mR. cARLSON SECONDED. cARRIED BY A VOTE OF
FOUR AYES. mRS. bENJAMIN HAD LEFT THE ROOM.
SUNDAY PARKING PROHIBITION ON N. SANTA CRUZ AVENUE
Chief Acosta reported on the proposal for the parking prohibition on Sundays due
to cruising problems. Speaking in support of the proposal were Julie Williams,
Howard McKay and Jane McKinney (Merchants in downtown area). After some
discussion as to whether merchants had all been informed, Mr. Daily moved for
adoption of Resolution No. 1984-78 entitled, PARKING RESTRICTION - NORTH
SANTA CRUZ AVENUE (establishing no parking between the hours of 2:00 p.m.
and 7:00 p.m., on Sundays along both sides of N. Santa Cruz Avenue between
W. Main Street and Bachman Avenue). Mr. Carlson seconded with condition that
this be reviewed within 30 days from date of installation of all signs. Maker of
motion concurred. Carried unanimously.
THIRD QUARTER BUDGET REPORT
Mr. Ventura moved Council approve the revenue adjustments as follows:
GENERAL FUND FROM TO
010-900-4015 $ 35,000 $ 75,000
010-900-4020 4,000 7,000
010-900-4030 3,150,000 3,175,000
010-900-4050 95,000 100,000
010-900-4070 75,000 110,000
010-900-4220 2,500 5,000
010-900-4230 125,000 135,000
010-900-4240 120,000 150,000
010-900-4320 150,000 175,000
010-900-4410 720,000 730,000
010-900-4425 7,500 10,000
010-900-4590 18,000 15,000
010-900-4615 40,000 50,000
010-900-4670 -0-7,500
010-900-4710 15,000 5,000
010-900-4810 75,000 25,000
TOTAL:$ 142,500
Council approved the transfers and supplemental appropriations as follows:
TRANSFERS FROM CONTINGENCY
Town Manager $ 1,041
Town Clerk 508
Town Attorney 326
Planning 885
Building Reg.129
Police 5,337
Engineering 1,232
Parks, Forestry, Maint.702
Library 5,057
Community Serv.753
OTHER TRANSFERS
ACCOUNT NUMBER AMOUNT
010-030-6120 1,000
010-034-6256 2,500
010-210-6290 5,000
010-230-6120 2,500
010-230-6292 500
010-370-6150 3,600
GRAND TOTAL $ 303,700 (GF)
75,300 (GRS)
Appropriate $112,183.00 to contingency. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried
unanimously.
6 YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
The Town Manager, Mr. Mora, presented the proposed 6 Year Capital
Improvement Program for FY 84/85 to 1989/90 stating revisions have been made
based on the direction given by Council at the study session. Mr. Mora then
asked for any other revisions Council might want to make. Mr. Carlson referred
to page 1, and moved the wording be changed on Item 2, to read, "Provide for
additional space for the Police Department". Mr. Daily seconded. Carried by
vote of three ayes. Mr. Ferrito and Mrs. Benjamin voted no. Mr. Ventura moved
he would like to add funding to provide for a bridge or crosswalk from the Civic
Center to Pageant grounds. Motion died for lack of second. Page 7, Mr. Carlson
moved to bring Item 12 regarding Blossom Hill Road/Roberts Road intersection
signalization, forward to higher priority. Motion died for lack of second. Mr.
Carlson moved to accept the following recommendations of Planning
Commission.
Motion 1.Advance the date for the intersection improvements at Lark
Avenue/Route 17 northbound ramps from 86/87 to 84/85.
Motion 2.Staff gather data on accident history on both southbound and
northbound at the Saratoga Avenue/Highway 17 interchange.
Motion 3.Project 4, Lark Avenue Bridge Widening at Highway 17, change
wording to "Reconstruct and widen bridge over Highway 17 to provide (4) 5 lanes
(2 westbound, 3 eastbound) and sidewalks on both sides.."
Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
OPEN SPACE DEDICATIONS POLICY
Mr. Ventura moved to accept staff recommendation and adopt the policy that
open space dedications (especially in the hillside) be made jointly to the Town
and the Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District. Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Carried unanimously.
LEGISLATION SALES TAX MEASURES
Mayor Ferrito requested this be agendized for next meeting and staff provide
Council with a report.
AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS
Mr. Ventura moved Council accept recommendation of the Youth Advisory
Commission and not contribute to the Amigos de las Americas due to a
precedent it would set. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Motion and second withdrawn.
Discussion was held on request for funding and it was consensus of Council they
would like more information, so this would be continued to May 21st.
TEEN QUESTIONNAIRE
Council questioned how form would be distributed to schools. It was consensus
of Council to continue this to May 21, 1984.
AB 3989 OMBUDSMAN ACT
Mr. Carlson moved Council support AB 3989, Emergency Ombudsman Act. Mr.
Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
AB 3808 REAL PROPERTY
The Town Attorney spoke on the amendment to AB 3808 and what effect it would
have regarding rent ordinance in Los Gatos. Mr. Ventura moved Council go on
record opposing said AB 3808. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
SB 2333 FIREWORKS SALES
Mrs. Benjamin moved Council support SB 2333. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
LIGHT RAIL WEST VALLEY CORRIDOR
Mr. Carlson moved Mayor respond to Mr. Kopp, that Council has continually
supported the light rail line in the West Valley Corridor and will in the future. Mr.
Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
COALITION FOR PASSAGE OF PROPOSITION 18
Mr. Ventura moved Council go on record in support of Proposition 18. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferrito declared the meeting adjourned at 11:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
Rose E. Aldag
Town Clerk