M 10-21-85TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
OCTOBER 21, 1985
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority met in a joint meeting in the Council
Chambers of the Town Hall at 7:30 p.m., in regular session.
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
Interviews were held on applicants for the Youth Advisory Commission.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Eric D. Carlson, Terrence J. Daily, Thomas J. Ferrito, Brent
N. Ventura and Mayor Joanne Benjamin.
ABSENT:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cub Scout troop #505 led Council and the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT
Town Attorney reported that Council had met in executive session on October
12, October 13 and October 14, 1985 and discussed personnel matters and no
action was taken. Council also met in executive session,prior to tonights Council
meeting and discussed pending litigation under GC Sec. 54956.9 (a) Town Vs
Scott and Council took no action; discussion was held on NCS vs Town and
Council voted to file an appeal on that matter; discussion was held on GTE vs
Town/GTE PUC Application and there is nothing to report. Discussion was held
re Crafford vs Town and Council voted to file a notice of appeal. Under GC Sec.
54956.9 (b) discussion was held re Claim of Townsend, and Council felt there
was significant exposure to litigation and voted to pay the claim in the amount of
$244.00. Under GC Sec. 54956.9(c) Council discussed the initiation of Zoning
violation and no action was taken. Council also discussed personnel matters and
no action was taken.
EX-AGENDA ITEMS
Town Manager stated the following items should be added to the agenda:
24 A. Supplemental appropriation from Equipment Replacement Fund.
41 A. Request for Amicus Curiae Support in Contra Costa Theatre's Inc. vs City
of Concord.
It was also noted that item 46 - Forbes Mill Museum joint operation will be pulled
from tonight's agenda and be reagendized for the November 4, 1985 meeting.
APPOINTMENTS YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
Applicants for the Youth Advisory Commission were as follows: Hahna Kang;
Rebecca Rugg and Jane Halverson from Fisher Junior High and
Denise Wanless; Indra Chatterjee; Stefani Schmitt; Kathleen Howington; Kari
Compton and Jill Halverson from High School; and Jennifer Allansmith and
Thomas J. Ahearn - adult applicants.
Mayor Benjamin stated there are ten vacancies on said Youth Commission.
There are 2 vacancies at Jr. High School level; 5 vacancies at High School level
and 3 adults. Voting was held and the following appointments were made.
Jr. High members appointed were Rebecca Rugg and Jan Halverson with Hahna
Kang as an alternate; High School appointees were Indra Chatterjee; Stefani
Schmitt; Kathleen Howington; Kari Compton and Jill Halverson with Denise
Wanless as an alternate. Adult members appointed were Jennifer Allansmith
and Thomas J. Ahearn. It was noted there is still one vacancy for an adult
member of the Commission and Council directed Town Clerk to readvertise for
the vacancy.
BID AWARD COMMUNICATIONS LOGGING TAPE
It as noted four bids were received ranging from low bid of $4,666.81 to high bid
of $5,414.20. After general discussion Mr. Ventura moved to accept staff
recommendation and award the bid for purchase of 110 Communications
Logging Tape reels to Dictaphone Corporation based on their low bid of
$4,666.81 and approve a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund
Appropriated Reserve in the amount of $4,666.81. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried
unanimously.
BID AWARD PARATRANSIT VAN
It was noted that two bids had been received in the amounts of $28,341.30 and
$31,209.40. After general discussion Mr. Carlson moved to accept staff
recommendation and award the bid for the purchase of one 1986 model
Paratransit Van in the amount of $28,341.30 to low bidder Specialty Vehicle
Manufacturing Corporation. It was noted the purchase of the paratransit van is
with MTC/Transit Development administration funds provided to the Joint Powers
Authority. The JPA has indicted to the town that they are in receipt of MTC
approval to purchase the van. However, the lowest bid exceeds the approved
amount by $1,500. MTC has given confirmation of additional funding. Mr. Daily
seconded. Carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
a.Letter from Morma D. Millet regarding paycheck. It was consensus of
Council to refer this to Town Manager for response.
b.Letter from Larry Arzie regarding the downtown sidewalk replacement.
Mr. Daily moved to refer this to Town Engineer for reply. Mr. Ventura seconded.
Carried unanimously.
c.Assembly Joint resolution No. 52 on Nuclear Crisis Control Centers. Note
and file.
d.Letter from Eileen P. Niessen regarding parking and holding more than
one organizational Town event on a specific weekend. Mr. Daily moved to refer
this to the Town Manager for response. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried
unanimously.
e.Notice from PG&E regarding application to the PUC for a decrease in gas
rates. Note and file.
f.Letter from Mallorie Burak regarding installing a mirror on the corner of
Loma Alta Avenue and Los Gatos Boulevard as a safety measure. Mr. Daily
moved to refer this to the Town Engineer for response. Mr. Ventura seconded.
Carried unanimously. Mr. Ferrito requested copy of this response be given to
Council.
g.Letter from 7-11 Food Stores regarding "Coming of Age" educational
program. Note and file.
h.Letter from the Crippled Children's Society requesting the use of Town
property at the corner of Lark Avenue and Winchester Boulevard for Christmas
Tree sales. Mr. Daily moved to refer to Planning Department and Director of
Parks, Forestry and Maintenance for a report at the November 4, 1985 meeting.
Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
i.Letter rom Larry Airs and David Stonesifer regarding the parking survey
for the downtown area. Mr. Daily moved to refer to the Town Manager for reply.
Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
j.Letter from A. Radman regarding his concerns on the proposed Route 85.
Mr. Daily moved to refer to the Town Manager for reply. Mr. Ventura seconded.
Carried unanimously.
k.Letter from Dick Klemann regarding the Lexington Master Plan. Mr. Daily
moved to refer to the Planning Director for report at the November 4, 1985
meeting. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
1.Letter from B.O.A.T. (Ban Over and Above Ten) on the Lexington
Committee regarding the Lexington Reservoir Master Plan. Mr. Daily moved to
refer to the Planning Director for a report at the November 4, 1985. Mr. Ventura
seconded. Carried unanimously.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council informational report.
BECTON-DICKINSON TOXIC CLEAN-UP REPORT
Council informational status report.
POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN AMENDMENT
Mr. Daily moved for adoption of resolution No. 1985-148 entitled, A
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL AMENDING THE TOWN'S POSITION
CLASSIFICATION PLAN. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
PARKING COMMISSION ACTIVITY REPORT
Council informational report.
NOTICE OF COMPLETIONS
Mr. Daily moved to authorize the Mayor to execute and the Town Clerk to record
the Notice of Completion and Certificate of acceptance on the following:
Tract 7476 - Anciano Village
Tract 7627 - Milbrae Lane
Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mr. Daily moved to accept Notice of Completion and Certificate of Acceptance on
Project 310 (Harwood Road); authorize a supplemental appropriation from the
General Fund Appropriated Reserve in the amount of $3,360.80; Authorize
Mayor to execute and the Town Clerk to record said Notice of Completion. Mr.
Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
ENGLEWOOD AVE. ROAD BUMPS
Mr. Daily moved to retain the Englewood Avenue road bumps in their present
configuration. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
WESTCHESTER DR. & BLOSSOM VALLEY DR. STOP SIGNS
Mr. Daily moved to deny the request to remove the stop signs from the
Westchester Drive approaches to Blossom Valley Drive. Mr. Ventura seconded.
Carried unanimously.
PROHIBITION OF PARKING - EAST SIDE OF OKA RD.
Mr. Daily moved for adoption of resolution No. 1985-149 entitled, PARKING
PROHIBITION - OKA ROAD (this prohibits parking along the east side of Oka
Road just South of Mozart Avenue) and direct staff to install the necessary "No
Parking" signs and to complete the striping of the Oka Road center line from
Fremont Court to Mozart Avenue. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
ANNEXATION OF NOVITIATE LANDS FOR MID-PENNINSULA OPEN
SPACE
Mr. Daily moved to authorize the Town Engineer to commence preliminary
proceedings and investigate the possibility of annexation of subject lands to the
Town of Los Gatos; and authorize a supplemental appropriation in the amount of
$8,000 from GFAR for costs attendant to the project. Mr. Ventura seconded.
Carried unanimously.
LARK AVENUE AND OKA ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Mr. Daily moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1985-150 entitled, RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTALLATION
OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF LARK AVENUE AND
OKA ROAD. Mayor is authorized to execute the Agreement for Participation in
the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Lark avenue and Oka Road
on behalf of the Town. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT DAY
Mr. Daily moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1985-151 entitled, A
RESOLUTION DECLARING NOVEMBER 12, 1985, AS THE "GREAT
AMERICAN SMOKEOUT DAY" Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
COUNTY REFERRALS
Mr. Daily moved to accept staff recommendation s follows:
2505-34-50-85DR-85V-85 SP Carbone Deer Park Road Special
Permit & Variance Application discontinued.
Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S REPORT
Council informational report. Note and file.
PLANNINGS MONTHLY REPORT
Council informational report.
SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT PERMIT REPORT
Council requested this be agendized for the November 4, 1985 meeting and
requested a print out list showing secondary dwelling units by street addresses.
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION LOADER REPAIR
Mr. daily moved to approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of
$11,000 from the General Fund Appropriation Reserve for rebuilding of engine
on equipment #43246 (front loader). Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried
unanimously.
RENT MEDIATION PROGRAM REPORT
Council information report.
TOP OF THE HILL ROAD #4 ANNEXATION
Mr. Daily moved for adoption of resolution No. 1985-152 entitled, A
RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF
CERATIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS TOP OF THE HILL
ROAD NO. 4 TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS; set the public hearing for
December 2, 1985 and direct mailing and publishing of notices of hearing. Mr.
Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
POLLUTION ON SAN FRANCISCO BAY
Mr. Daily moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1985-153 entitled, A
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS (this supports Federal funding
as part of the Clean Water act reauthorization of research on the effect of
pollutants on San Francisco Bay). Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
POLICE DEPT. 1st QUARTER REPORT
Council informational report.
EIR REPORT FOR WESTERN CALIF. UNIVERSITY (GUADALUPE COLLEGE)
Mr. Daily moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1985-154 entitled, RESOLUTION
MODIFYING AN AGREEMENT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED TO PREPARE A
FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. Mr. Ventura seconded.
Carried unanimously.
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION EQUIP. REPLACEMENT
Mr. Daily moved Council approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of
$124,140.00 from Equipment Replacement fund to purchase a Sewer & Catch
Basin Cleaner. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 1985
Mr. Ferrito asked that minutes be amended on page 4, Subject Appeal - 407
Alberto Way. Explain Mr. Hamilton's concerns. Mr. Carlson asked that minutes
be amended on the same issue, to add under Mr. Ferrito's motion to uphold the
decision of the Planning that he also sited "that the current Ordinance only
allocates trips to undeveloped parcels and none of the developed parcels are
allocated any trips in the present situation". Also add that Mr. Carlson seconded,
stating this was consistent with our previous decision for parcels in which we do
not allocate trips.
Mr. Carlson moved minutes of September 16, 1985 be approved as corrected.
Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by 4 ayes. Mr. Daily abstained due to his being
absent at said meeting.
MINUTES OCTOBER 12, 1985
Mr. Daily asked that minutes be amended as follows: Subject OLD TOWN EIR -
Motion to read "Mr. Carlson moved to approve in concept that Kreines & Kreines
be accepted as ...". Mr. Carlson moved minutes of October 12, 1985 be
approved as corrected. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS (FOR ACTION)
a.Letter from the Chamber of Commerce requesting Town to furnish them
with a list of businesses in Town. Teri Hope, representing the Chamber, spoke
on this issue. It was explained that there is no printouts available to provide this
data to the Chamber, as the data filed includes confidential information which by
the Town Ordinance can not be given out. After much discussion on this issue
and possibility of compiling such information, Mr. Daily stated, if Chamber of
Commerce is willing to pay $100.00 for such a list, he would move to authorize
staff to compile data as requested, indicating businesses and addresses, deleting
any confidential information and any cost associated with this process be paid for
by the Chamber. Cost was established to be $100.00. Mr. Ventura seconded.
Carried by vote of three ayes. Mr. Ferrito voted no, based on the fact that staff
has indicated this is not a high priority item and he feels there are other ways for
the Chamber to get this information. Mr. Carlson also voted no, as he feels the
information is available and Chamber should come in an look for it.
b.Letter from Nicholas Talesfore requesting his application for a secondary
dwelling unit permit be accepted, after the deadline, for his property at 52
Hernandez. Mr. talesfore, from the audience spoke on this issue stating he had
been awaiting some notification from the Town as other property owners had
been notified. He also wanted to correct the Town Records stating Town was
using 52 1/2 and the address for his property is 52 Hernandez. Due to this
confusion and the lack of notification he stated they missed the deadline by one
day and is requesting that he be allowed to submit their application for their
secondary dwelling unit permit. After further discussion on this request, Mr.
Ferrito moved to accept staff recommendation and deny Mr. Talesfore's request.
Mr. Daily seconded. Carried by vote of three ayes. Mr. Carlson voted no as he
feels there was some confusion re the address and notification of property
owners. Mrs. Benjamin also voted no for those same reasons.
c Request from Pamela Evarkiou of the Los Gatos Youth Park to close New
York Avenue behind the tennis courts between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on
October 26, 1985 for their Annual Youth Park Day. Mr. Ventura moved to
approve the closure of New York Avenue on Saturday, October 26th, between
8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., for Annual Youth Park Day. Mr. Daily seconded.
Carried unanimously.
d.Letter from the Los Gatos-Saratoga Department of Community Education
and Recreation for funding of $7,000.00 for the FY 1985-86. Discussion was
held and it was consensus of Council there needed to be further exploration on
this request. Mr. Ferrito moved this be continued to November 4, 1985. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
e.Request from Willie Harmartz for approval to hold their 6th Annual Summit
Marathon, November 10, 1985 commencing at 7:00 a.m.. Mr. Daily moved to
approve the Summit Marathon request. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
APPEAL-30 BROADWAY
Mayor Benjamin stated this was the time and place duly published for public
hearing to consider the appeal of Planning Commission's denial of request to
convert an existing single family residence at 30 Broadway into an office use in
the "O" (Office) Zone. Property is owned by Joseph and Dena White. Planning
Director Lee Bowman spoke on the denial by the Planning Commission and the
various concerns they had with said project. Speaking in favor of the conversion
of said property to office use were Attorney Fred Caploe representing the
White's; Ray Cobb, Architect for the project; Paul Miller former owner of the
property, stating the property is zoned for office use but has been used for a
rental for 20 years. Mr. Berryman, resident at 89 Broadway, spoke in favor of the
office use for 30 Broadway. Speaking in opposition of 30 Broadway being used
for office use were: Mr. Pyzer, John Barnes; Gail Randolph; Keith Duffy; Dawn
Pyzer and Kathy Morgan stating they felt the property at 30 Broadway should be
residential. Discussion was held as to the illegal removal of two large trees to
accommodate a parking lot in rear of the property. Mr. Caploe presented
pictures showing landscaping on the property and stated he did not feel adjacent
property owners could see the parking lot and feels any office use on this
property is going to need off street parking. There being no one else wishing to
address Council re this subject, Mr. Carlson moved hearing be closed. Mr. Daily
seconded. Carried unanimously.
Discussion was held re parking spaces if trees had not been removed. It was
noted that parking spaces would have been reduced to 6 instead of 9.
Discussion was held re project being in the Historic Designated District and on
the intensity of this project. Mr. Carlson moved to send this issue back to DRC
with Council's concerns based on 4.86.180 of the Zoning Ordinance, that this
proposal is too intense. Have DRC look at the intensity with respect to driveway,
parking, restrictions of signing, lighting and landscaping. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Mr. Ventura restated the motion to be more specific. Motion is to
send this back with direction to DRC and Planning Commission that Council does
not want any signing along the frontage of property; There be no second
driveway for the project; that they limit amount of on site parking to 4 or 5 spaces;
consider a variance if necessary to assure adequate parking; prohibit lighting
near the residential property; that part of the back yard closest to neighbors and
the side that was a second driveway be dedicated to landscaping to sere as a
buffer to replace the trees that were removed and add condition that Council ask
them to consider reducing the amount of square footage to be used for office
use. Mr. Carlson accepted the rewording of the motion. Mrs. Benjamin accepted
restated motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Ferrito stated when the
Downtown Specific Plan and the General Plan reviews were started, the zoning
of this property and others properties in Town, the down zoning from Commercial
to Office was an interim step. In fact at least one notice went out to neighbors in
this area stating that the zoning was going to go to R-1D eventually. Therefore
he moved that Council refer this question to the Planning commission for
possible zone change of this property and any other similarly situated properties.
That is properties that are currently zone "O" but are in residential or historic
areas. Council should get a proposed zoning Ordinance back by the first
meeting in January as this is a high priority. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by 3
ayes. Mr. Daily and Mrs. Benjamin voting no. Mr. Carlson moved that Council
assure Mr. & Mrs. White that there will be no zone change on their property t 30
Broadway until this case is decided on its merit. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried by
vote of three ayes. Mr. Ventura and Mr. Ferrito voting no.
RECESS
Mayor Benjamin declared a recess. Meeting reconvened at 11:25 p.m.
APPEAL - 812 POLLARD ROAD
Mayor Benjamin stated this was the time and place duly noted for continued
public hearing on appeal of the Building Official's decision regarding handicapped
access at 812 Pollard Road.
Building Official stated he has not heard from the appellant and has not been
able to contact her. Mr. Carlson moved to continue this to meeting of November
4, 1985. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously.
PROJECT 316 BLOSSOM HILL PATHWAY IMPROVEMENTS
Mayor Benjamin stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing
on Project 316, Blossom Hill Pathway Improvements. Town Engineer Ron Zapf
spoke on the modifications of said project. Mayor Benjamin stated she had
asked for this improvement to be done, but only between Blossom Hill School
and Atwood Court. Mr. trejo, spoke against any improvements to the pathways
along Blossom Hill Road. There being no one else from the audience wishing to
speak on this issue, Mr. Ventura moved the public hearing be closed. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Discussion was held on to the
possibility of putting a curb along side of the road. He stated he would be
hesitant to recommend anything less than a guardrail for protection. Mr. Ventura
moved all bids for said project be rejected. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried
unanimously.
APPEAL - 576 W. PARR AVENUE ANCIANO VILLAGE
Mayor Benjamin stated this was the time and place duly noted for continued
public hearing to consider Zone Change application Z-82-2B, requesting
modification to an existing planned development to delete the requirements
restricting occupancy to senior citizens only for property in the R-1:8,000-PD
zone. Location is 576 W. Parr Avenue. Mr. Daily stated due to his being
absences from the last meeting he would not be voting on this issue and left the
room. Speaking on the request for modification was Mr. Wm. Hedley,
representing Anciano Village. He spoke on the revised proposal of a rental
housing facility and the modification of the Planning Development. There being
no one else wishing to speak on this item, Mr. Ferrito moved hearing be closed.
Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Daily absent. Mr. Ventura
moved to refer this matter to Planning Commission for review and
recommendation to Council. Discussion was held as to time this could be done.
After further discussion Mr. Ventura withdrew his motion nd moved to continue
the public hearing to December 2, 1985 to have Planning Commission review
and make a recommendation to Council. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by 4
ayes. Mr. Daily was absent.
Mr. Daily returned to the Council Chambers.
CONTINUE MEETING
Mr. Carlson moved to continue the meeting past midnight. Mr. Ventura
seconded. Carried unanimously.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP-85-4
Mayor Benjamin stated this was the time and place duly noted to consider
Planning Commission's recommendation of General Plan Amendment GP-85-4,
amendments to general Plan and Downtown Specific Plan concerning parking,
circulation land use and Downtown Parking Plan. It was also noted that the
amendments will be taken as follows.
1. Changes in the Downtown Specific Plan and the General Plan to
accommodate the parking program.
Dr. LaVeque, 143 E. Main Street, requested that his property containing medical
offices, at the corner of E. Main and Church street be excluded from the parking
program. Discussion was held on this request. Mr. Bowman answered
questions of Council re requirements in C-1 and C-2 zones. After further
discussion Mr. Carlson moved this hearing be continued to January 6, 1986. Mr.
Daily seconded. Carried by vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained due to his
being a tenant in the Wade Hover building which is in the area just discussed.
2. Request to change the land use designation on Miles Avenue s submitted by
H. Eugene Smith.
Richard Gaines, 340 Johnson Avenue, stated he was representing Mr. Smith but
stated he had nothing to add to the report.
3. Relocation of the transit terminal/bus stations referred by the Town Council.
There being no one in the audience wishing to speak on this issue Mr. Daily
moved hearing be closed on items 2 and 3. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously. Discussion was held on No. 2 whereby Councilman Ventura stated
he was not prepared to authorize a change in the General Plan without having
more information on traffic that potential other projects in this area could
generate. Mr. Gaines stated that leaving this property in its land use is denying
Mr. Smith an opportunity to use that property and the proposal for use of this
property will generate far fewer trips than the existing zoning would ever
generate. Mr. Carlson stated he feels land use change may be called for, but
needs a specific recommendation on trip allocation, like the one done on the
Alberto Way basin. Mr. Carlson then moved to approve in concept the change in
zoning. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Ventura moved to refer this
rezoning to the Planning Commission for a study setting traffic capacity
standards in Miles Avenue Basin on a per parcel basis for the area and have
them report back to Council within year. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried by vote of
4 ayes. Mr. Carlson voting no, as he feels year is to long to wait for a traffic
study and since most of the Council wants this property to be industrial, so feels
the least Council could do is indicate that.
Discussion was held re relocation of bus station and planning's recommendation
that it remain t its preset location. Mr. Ferrito moved, by consensus motion, to
accept said recommendation. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Keith Kelsen, representing KCAT stated KCAT requests Council permission to
allow them to block off N. Santa Cruz and Main Street between the hours of 1:00
a.m. to 4:00 a.m., on November 9th to allow them to shoot a xmas scene and this
would include landing of a helicopter. On consensus motion this was referred to
staff for report and Manager asked that this request be put in writing.
HISTORIC RESOURCE INVENTORY BELLRINGERS
Sara Anderson spoke on Bellringer's request for Town sponsorship of grant
proposal for Historic Resources inventory. The grant would require a matching
appropriation, up to $18,000 from the Town. What the Bellringers are asking for
now is, that the Council support the submittal of the grant proposal to the State
but no matching contribution be committed at this time. After said presentation it
was consensus of Council that cannot support in concept without seeing
proposed grant application. Also speaking on this proposal was Mardi Bennett.
Mr. Ventura moved that the Bellringer group start writing the grant and present to
Council in two weeks. Council also requested information as to what other cities
had done re grant proposals. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
LEROY AVENUE CLOSURE
Mayor Benjamin stated before any testimony was given that no decision re
closure of Leroy Avenue would be made without a public hearing. Speaking on
partial closure of said Avenue were Mike Thomas and Terry Meinzer, residents of
Leroy Avenue. Mr. Hugh Dresslar, owner of Happy Hound restaurant stated he
has directed delivery trucks not to use Leroy Avenue and has directed his
employees to insure that the neighborhood is kept free of litter. After further
discussion Mr. Carlson moved to direct Town Engineer to install "No trucks" and
"No U Turn" signs on Leroy Avenue; have a revised traffic count on week ends
and set hearing 3 months after sign installation. Hearing set for February 3,
1986. Mr. Ventura seconded with the understanding traffic count would also take
in the surrounding streets. Carried by vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained as
he has a client that owns property in this area, and could be affected by this
decision.
ROUTE 85 DEIS
Mr. Carlson moved to schedule a public hearing for November 19, 1985 at 7:30
p.m., in the Council Chambers. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
EIR - OLD TOWN SHOPPING CENTER
Mr. Bowman answered questions of Council on the modifications of said
agreement. Mr. Daily moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1985-157 entitled,
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT TO PREPARE AN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR OLD TOWN SHOPPING CENTER
and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement in behalf of the Town. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
PHOTOGRAPHIC GUILD FUNDING
Mr. Ferrito moved that Council approve appropriation of $100.00 to the
Photographic Guild of Los Gatos from the Cultural Commission's fiscal yr. 1985-
86 budget for cash awards to be granted to High School students placing in the
Guild's seventeenth Junior Photographic Contest. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
FIVE STAR LIMOUSINE SERV. PUC APPLICATION
By consensus motion Council moved to accept staff recommendation and not file
a protest because additional less expensive airport service will be provided to
Los Gatos residents; and have the Police Department advise the applicant that if
the PUC grants their application, they must comply with Article V of Chapter 29 of
the Town Code relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity (to
the extent their service is not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the PUC) and the
Clerk should notify them they must comply with Chapter 15 of the Town Code re
business license.
APPEAL - 407 ALBERTO WAY
Mr. Carlson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1985-155 entitled,
RESOLUTION DENYING APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
DECISION DENYING ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPLICATION FOR OFFICE
BUILDING (407 Alberto Way - Westland Investments) Mr. Ferrito seconded.
Carried by vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Daily abstained due his absence from the meeting
when hearing was held. Mr. Ventura also abstained.
APPEAL - 121 MADERA COURT
Mr. Carlson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1985-156 entitled,
RESOLUTION REFERRING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION THE APPEAL
OF THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING
ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPLICATION (121 Madera Court - Wm J. Del
Carlo). Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Daily abstained
due to his being absent at the time of the hearing.
HITCHHIKING
Information report for Council.
AMICUS CURIAE
Mr. Ferrito moved to grant request for Amicus Curiae support in Contract Costa
Threatre's, Inc. Vs City of Concord at no cost to the Town. Mr. Ventura
seconded. Carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE CORRECTING CROSS REFERENCE IN ORDINANCE 1654
Mr. Ventura moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 1664 entitled, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CORRECTING CROSS
REFERENCES IN ORDINANCE NO. 1654. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by
vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Daily abstained due to his being absent from the meeting
when said Ordinance was introduced.
BUS STATION
It was consensus of Council that staff continue to monitor the situation at the Bus
Depot and report back to Council on November 18, 1985.
REBATE OF FEES
It was consensus of Council to accept staff report of fees paid on architecture
and site application of 407 Alberto Way.
REALLOCATION OF CDBG funds
Mr. Ferrito moved that staff work with Community Housing Developers the
Planning commission, Community Services Commission, and other interested
parties to develop a recommendation for the use of the CDBG funds and return
with a recommendation by December 2, 1985. A first priority for the funds is to
be housing-related projects. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
FORBES MILL AND LOS GATOS MUSEUM JOINT OPERATION
This item is continued to meeting of November 4, 1985.
PAYROLL SEPTEMBER 27, 1985
Mr. Carlson moved to approve the September 27th payroll in the amount of
$124,677.82 and payroll related warrants in the amount of $193,510.53. Mr.
Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
PAYROLL OCTOBER 11, 1985
Mr. Carlson moved to approve the October 11th payroll in the amount of
$126,683.29 and payroll related warrants in the amount of $65,072.81. Mr. Daily
seconded. Carried unanimously.
OCTOBER 1, 1985
Mr. Carlson moved to approve the warrants for October, 1985 in the amount of
$600,064.70. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
CULTURAL COMMISSION FUNDING
This item was continued to November 4, 1985 meeting.
BROADWAY EXT. STREET LIGHT REQUEST
This item was continued to November 4, 1985 meeting and it was consensus of
Council to request more information from staff.
TRANSPORTATION 2000
This item was continued to November 4, 1985.
AUGUST & SEPT. 1985 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Mr. Carlson moved to accept financial statements for August and September
1985. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
DIABLO CANYON NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
Mr. Ferrito moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1985-158 entitled, A
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS URGING THE STATE
LEGISLATION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
REGARDING THE STORAGE OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE AT DIABLO
CANYON NUCLEAR POWER PLANT. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by vote
of 4 ayes. Mr. Ventura was absent at the time of the vote.
COUNTY COUNSEL OPINION GC SEC 25515
Mr. Ventura moved to go on record in support of position of Mayor of Milpitas.
Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously. Mayor Benjamin stated this will be
discussed at the Mayor's meeting tomorrow.
APPOINTMENTS CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
Councilman Ventura requested this be continued to the next meeting. So
ordered.
ADJOURNMENT
At 2:00 a.m., Mr. Daily moved meeting be adjourned to executive session on
Saturday, October 26, 1985. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Rose E. Aldag
Town Clerk