M 01-21-86TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
JANUARY 21, 1986
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council and the Parking Authority met in a joint meeting in the Council
Chambers of the Town Hall at 7:30 p.m., in regular session.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Joanne Benjamin, Eric D.Carlson,Thomas J. Ferrito, Brent
N. Ventura,and Mayor Terrence J. Daily.
ABSENT:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT
The Town Attorney, Mary Jo Levinger, reported that prior to tonight's meeting
Council met in Executive Session pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a) to discuss pending litigation on Town vs. Los Gatos Athletic Club,
Town vs. Scott and GTE Mobile Net vs. Town. There is nothing to report.
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c) Council discussed the
institution of litigation regarding a building code violation and there is nothing to
report.
The Town Attorney announced that discussion on institution of litigation on
zoning violations pursuant to sub-section (c) will be discussed in Executive
Session following the Council meeting.
PRESENTATION LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM
Mayor Daily presented Resolution of Commendations to all members and
Coaches of the Los Gatos High School Varsity Football Team. Key to the Town
was presented for Coach Wedemeyer. Coach Cattholic accepted on behalf of
Coach Wedemeyer. A Key to the Town was presented to the Co-Captains of the
Football Team. The Key will be placed in the schools trophy case.
APPOINTMENTS STUDENT PARK COMMISSIONERS
Nancy Toombs representing the Park Commission spoke on the Interview
Committees recommendations and introduced the two applicants they
recommended for appointment. Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept the Park
Commissions recommendation and appointed Jason B. Bowman and Robert W.
Meinhardt as Student Park Commission members effective February 1, 1986.
Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL ON AGING
Mr. Carlson moved Council accept staff recommendation and appoint Vito
Cangemi as the Los Gatos Representative to the Santa Clara County Council on
aging. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
BID AWARD POLICE RADIO MOBILE RELAY REPEATER
Mr. Carlson moved Council award the bid for purchase of the Radio Mobile relay
Repeater, antenna and associated equipment, to General Electric based on a net
bid of $9,774.22, including tax, shipping, installation and one year maintenance
service. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
BID AWARD 11 POLICE PATROL VEHICLES
Police Chief, Frank Acosta, answered questions of Council regarding lack of
competitive bidding. After further discussion, Mr. Carlson moved Council award
the bid for 11 new 1986 Ford four-door Crown Victoria sedans to Swanson Ford,
based on their net bid of $14,602.64, plus tax per car, less $8,600.00 total trade-
in allowance for a total cost of $160,629.06. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried
by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ventura voted no.
BID AWARD POLICE MOTORCYCLE
The Police Chief answered questions from Council. After discussion, Mr.
Carlson moved Council award the bid for one new 1986 Kawasaki, Model
KZ1000P5, Motorcycle to Grand Prix Onstal Corporation based on their bid of
$5,972.00 plus $418.04 tax for a total of $6,390.04. Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ventura voted no.
COMMUNICATIONS
(referral/file)
a.Letter from Rebecca Yates requesting change of employees MOU
designating a specific day and time for employees to receive their paychecks.
Mr. Ventura stated Council has had previous communications from other
employees and vendors regarding Treasurer's inability to get the checks out
regularly pursuant to Town Ordinances and asked the Town Manager to look into
those as well as this communication and report back to Council on some
recommendations. Mrs. Benjamin moved this be referred to the Town Manager
for response and report. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
b.Letter from George & Virginia Jansen; David & Kathleen Sharp; Dinah
Hudson; Edward H. & Denise Derge and William Burr requesting reduction of
speed limit on Winchester Boulevard. Mrs. Benjamin moved this letter be
referred to the Town Manager for report. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
c.Letter from Diane Siemens protesting the requirement for secondary
dwelling units permits. Mrs. Benjamin moved this letter be referred to the Town
Manager for response. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
d.Notification from P.G. & E. regarding rate increase. Mrs. Benjamin moved
staff respond in opposition to any rate increase. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
e.Letter from Sanitation District $4 regarding Sewer Service outside Urban
Service Area. Mrs. Benjamin moved this be referred to the Town Manager for
response. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. (Zacher prop.).
f.Letter from Center for Career Development, Inc. Mrs. Benjamin moved to
refer letter to the Town Manager for response. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
NOISE ORDINANCE
The Planning director, Lee Bowman, reported on results of the sound
assessment study of auto dealerships and other paging systems. Council
accepted this report.
COUNTY REFERRALS
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation as follows:
2678-27-43-85LA Hillside Road Meyer
Re-submittal No comment.
2036-35-49-83CC-85LA 14531 Arnerich Road Salem
Extension of Time No comment.
Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT APPLICATIONS
Informational report for Council on secondary dwelling unit applications in
process.
CODE OFFICER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
Informational report for Council covering the second quarter 10/1/85 through
12/31/85.
NOTICE OF COMPLETIONS
Mrs. Benjamin moved Council accept Notice of Completion and Certificate of
Acceptance for Project 306 - Police Department Communications Center
Improvements; authorize Mayor to execute; the Clerk to record said Notice; and
authorize a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund Appropriated
Reserve in the amount of $2,067.00. Mr.Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
Mrs.Benjamin moved Council accept Notice of Completion and Certificate of
Acceptance for Tract 6878 - Courtstyle - Lampe; Tract 7618 - Cedarbrook
Terrace; authorize Mayor to execute documents and Clerk to record. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
PARKING COMMISSION REPORT
Informational report for Council.
TOPPING WAY #1 ANNEXATION
Informational report for Council.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION POLICE RESERVES
Mrs.Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1986-11 entitled, A
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DECLARING RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS TO BE EMPLOYEES OF THE
TOWN OF LOS GATOS IN THE EVENT THAT THE RESERVES ARE NOT
COVERED UNDER THE CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY SERVICES ACT FOR
WORKER'S COMPENSATION, and approve a supplemental appropriation from
the General Fund Appropriated Reserve in the amount of $11,250.00. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
SALARIES FOR HOURLY EMPLOYEES
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1986-12 entitled, A
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION SETTING HOURLY EMPLOYEE
SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985-86. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
COMMENDATION ROBERT HOLDING
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1986-13 entitled, A
RESOLUTION COMMENDING ROBERT HOLDING. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
NO SMOKING DESIGNATION POLICY
Status report on No Smoking designation policy in Town facilities stating a draft
ordinance is being circulated to Chamber of Commerce and other appropriate
groups for comments and will be brought to Council at a later date.
LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES - DUES INCREASE
Mrs. Benjamin moved to authorize continuation of membership in the League of
California Cities and accept the related dues increase. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT - DECEMBER 31, 1985
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept the financial status report for December 31,
1985. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES - JANUARY 6, 1986
Mr. Ferrito moved minutes of January 6, 1986 be approved as submitted. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
WARRANTS - JANUARY 1986
Mr. Carlson moved warrants for January 6, 1986 in the amount of $536,702.60
be approved. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
PAYROLL - JANUARY 13, 1986
Mr. Carlson moved for approval of payroll of January 3, 1986 in the amount of
$135,170.19 and warrants relating to said payroll in the amount of $121,099.91.
Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
DEFINITION SENIOR CITIZEN ZONING AMENDMENT
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly noted for continued public
hearing to consider zoning ordinance amendment regarding definition of senior
citizen and modification to existing Residential Planned Development regarding
age of occupants of said facilities. The Planning Director, Lee Bowman, spoke
on four possible alternatives and whether Council wishes to pursue an
amendment to the State law. Discussion was held on being in conformance with
State Legislature. Jean Moore, 251 Vista del Monte, stated projects of 150 units
or more are able to set age limit at 55. She feels projects of lessor units should
also be able to set the age limit at 55. Further discussion was held No one else
from the audience wished to speak on this issue. Mr. Carlson moved hearing be
closed. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Discussion was held
on time limits for this decision to be made. Mr. Bowman stated decision is to be
made by December 31, 1986. Mrs. Benjamin moved to withdraw this from
Council agenda and refer back to the Planning Commission so they can
complete their hearing and recommendation; Mayor to seek support of league
and our legislators to amend the law to read 55 years and above on all senior
projects. More discussion was held and motion died for lack of second. Mr.
Ferrito stated he favors Option #1, which would be to repeal the state law and
restore the right of each local jurisdiction to set its own definition of senior citizen.
Mr. Ferrito moved to withdraw this item from the agenda; refer to Planning
Commission to continue with hearing; authorize the Mayor to contact the
Peninsula Division of the League of California Cities and see if other cities are
interested in this issue. Mrs.Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr.
Ferrito requested when the hearings are before the Planning Commission and if
there is suggested change, either pursuant to State law or because of some
other, Council should be kept informed.
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER - INCREASE IN RENTAL FEES
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing
to consider increase in rental fees. Mary Alice Blice questioned increase of
rental fees. Mary Daily stated this issue had been addressed last meeting but
actual hearing was scheduled for this evening. No one else in the audience
wished to speak on this issue. Mrs. Benjamin moved hearing be closed. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Mrs. Benjamin moved to defer action
on this issue and be taken up at the time of the budget hearings. Mr. Carlson
seconded. Carried unanimously.
APPEAL - DENIAL SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT PERMIT
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing
to consider the appeal of Planning Commission's denial of application D-85-5, for
a secondary dwelling unit permit on property in the R-1D zone at Bayview
Avenue. The Planning Director, Lee Bowman, summarized previous action
taken by the Planning Commission whereby owner of property had been ordered
to remove this unit, stating it could not be used as a dwelling unit. Mr. Joseph
Sweeney, representing appellant Mr. Kempe, stated this appeal is based on
findings that the unit existed as of June 1, 1983 and does meet necessary
requirements and feels the Ordinance is not being enforced on a uniform basis.
Further discussion was held regarding declaration of restriction made by former
owner whereby it stated, t that time, no sewer or other plumbing connection of
any kind shall be made to said accessory building. No one else from the
audience wished to speak on this issue. Mr. Ventura moved hearing be closed.
Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously. After further discussion, Mr. Ferrito
stated he could not see where Planning Commission erred in their decision and
moved to deny the appeal. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of four
ayes. Mr. Carlson voted no. The Town Attorney was directed to prepare
appropriate resolution and present for Council consideration at the next Council
meeting.
APPEAL - 14739 S. BASCOM & WANDA AVENUES GOLF DRIVING RANGE
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing
to consider the appeal of Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use
Permit application U-85-28 and Architecture and Site Application S-85-65
requesting approval of plans to construct and operate a Golf Driving Range on
property located in R-1:8000 zone at 14739 S. Bascom Avenue at Wanda Lane.
Mayor Daily stated a letter had been received today requesting the removal of
said item from the agenda in favor of submitting new plans with a new use
permit. Mr. Carlson stated due to the applicant not being present to state his
request or to answer questions, he felt Council should hold the hearing and make
their decision. It was consensus of Council that if new plans were presented to
Planning Commission additional fees would also have to be paid. Speaking in
opposition of approval of permission to construct a golf driving range was Gary
Thompson and Patricia Serratore. After further discussion and no one else in the
audience wished to speak on this issue, Mr. Ventura moved hearing be closed.
Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Ventura moved appeal be
denied. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin
voted no, stating that due to the applicant writing an ambiguous letter and
wondering if he will come back ext time asking that the fees be waived, she
doesn't want to go through that discussion. The Town Attorney to prepare
appropriate resolution and present for Council consideration at the next meeting.
SIDEWALK EASEMENT VACATION 52 N. SANTA CRUZ
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing
to consider the vacation of sidewalk easement which lies along the northeast
corner of North Santa Cruz Avenue and Elm Street (52 N. Santa Cruz Avenue).
The Town Engineer, Ron Zapf. reported on vacation of said easement. No one
from the audience wished to speak on this issue. Mr. Carlson moved hearing be
closed. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Carlson moved for
adoption of Resolution No. 1986-14 entitled, ORDER VACATING A SIDEWALK
EASEMENT ALONG NORTH SANTA CRUZ AVENUE AND ELM STREET. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Carlson moved to adopt
Resolution No. 1986-15 entitled RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
THE SIDEWALK/LANDSCAPE/TREE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
RECESS - ROUTE 85
Mayor Daily declared a recess. Meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. The Town
Manager, Deborah Swartfager, reported to Council with recommendation that
due to critical timing of this issue, it is recommended that the Council proceed to
select a preferred alternative for the 85 Corridor and not delay the question until it
could be submitted to the electorate in June.
After further discussion was held on Route 85 preferred alternatives, Mr. Ferrito
moved the Town of Los Gatos adopt as its policy, opposition to another freeway
through town and instead urge mass transit. In subsequent motion he would
moved that Council adopt the position to improve existing streets and bus and
carpool systems at the cost of $70 million; and moved to support light-rail at $300
million. After further discussion Mr. Ferrito deferred his motion.
Mrs. Benjamin moved Council support some sort of rapid mass transit as light-rail
in the 85 Corridor. Mr. Ventura seconded with clarification, if any sort of
transportation system is going to be put into the corridor that mass transit be a
part of the system. Mrs. Benjamin accepted the clarification. Motion and second
withdrawn.
Mr. Carlson stated, "you can't make a statement about transportation without
making a statement about land use." He thinks Council should make a motion
that relates to land use, it is a regional problem not just a problem for Los Gatos.
It's how we want this county developed. He feels it should start by saying we
would like to see a transportation plan and land use plan to be coordinated and
adopted by all the cities.
Mr. Ferrito restated previous motion that the Town of Los Gatos adopt as its
policy, opposition to another freeway through Los Gatos and its Council's policy
to support mass transit. Mr. Carlson seconded. Mrs. Benjamin voted no and
stated, (1) she feels Town is going to support some type of a roadway and
doesn't want something at grade level but wants something that's underneath; (2)
as much as she supports rapid transit or light-rail its not going to happen unless
we have a network which we don't have at this time and need to work with the
County to get one. Mayor Daily voted no for some of the same reasons as Mrs.
Benjamin. He feels we need a multi-modal system and would not exclude from
mass transit the possibility of a freeway alternative with mass transit. Motion
carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mayor Daily voted no.
Mr. Ferrito moved to support the concept of improving existing streets and bus
and carpool systems as alternatives to building a freeway on highway 85. Mr.
Ventura seconded. Motion and second withdrawn.
Mr. Carlson moved that before building a new freeway through Los Gatos would
rather spend money to improve existing transportation Corridors particularly 101,
280, 237, 680, and Guadalupe Corridor. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried
unanimously.
Mr. Ventura moved Town support light-rail proposed alternative. Motion died for
lack of second.
Mrs. Benjamin moved Town of Los Gatos support roadway with 2 lanes in each
direction on each side of rapid mass transit in Route 85 Corridor. Mr. Carlson
stated he could support the motion if San Jose agrees not to increase densities
or build any new subdivisions along Corridor. Mrs. Benjamin amended motion to
state that Los Gatos support a 2 lane roadway in each direction only if Council
gets land use guarantees from surrounding communities. Mayor Daily seconded.
Carried unanimously.
Mrs. Benjamin moved that there be no roadway through Los Gatos unless every
city has at least one interchange or intersection to take traffic on and off said
roadway. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mrs. Benjamin moved Town support prohibition of trucks on the roadway. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mrs. Benjamin moved Town support an interchange or intersection at highway 17
and 85. Motion withdrawn.
Mrs. Benjamin moved Town support a full interchange at Bascom Avenue. Mr.
Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito voted no.
Mrs. Benjamin moved there be no interchange or intersection at Winchester
Boulevard. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mr. Ventura moved that no access to 85 be made available from Lark Avenue.
Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mr. Ventura moved any roadway that may be constructed through town be a
depressed facility and subject to town approval. Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Carried unanimously.
Mr. Ventura moved bicycle lanes be included in any system built in the 85
Corridor. Motion withdrawn.
Mrs. Benjamin moved that a strip beside the 85 Corridor be dedicated as open
space in which bicycle lanes could be located. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried
unanimously.
Mr. Ventura moved town have final site and architecture approval over any
bridge, ramp, soundwall, landscape design or plans as part of any roadway
project. This includes medians. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mr. Ventura moved Town have final approval over the design and configuration
of 85/17 interchange if any. Motion died for lack of second.
Mrs. Benjamin moved that if any roadway is built through Los Gatos that the Lark
Avenue bridge be widened to at least four lanes and to increase bike lanes in
both directions and sidewalks, pedestrian crossings. Also widen Blossom Hill
Road bridge to include bike lanes and pedestrian crossings. Mr. Carlson
seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mr. Ventura moved that any riparian habitat that is destroyed within Los Gatos
due to construction of transportation facility be replaced in immediate area on a 3
to 1 basis. This shall also include replacement of any destroyed habitat on
recreational land. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mrs. Benjamin moved if any roadway is constructed through Los Gatos that there
be a pedestrian overcrossing on Pollard Road in the vicinity of Rolling Hills Jr.
High School and this be subject to Town site and architecture approval. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mr. Ferrito moved that if as a result of any construction that housing stock is
removed from the Corridor that it be provided to the Town for use as move-on
low and moderate income housing and the house be moved on to a Town
chosen lot at States expense. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mr.Ventura stated he would be representing the Town at the Transportation
Policy Advisory Board meeting of January 29th and would like some guidance
from Councilmembers to take to this meeting, on preferred alternatives as to the
highest and best use for transportation facility in that Corridor. Mayor Daily
stated he would volunteer to attend the Policy Advisory Board meeting along with
Councilman Ventura.
Discussion was held on clarification of preferred alternatives.
Mr. Ferrito moved to oppose the following:
a.4-lane freeway with bus/carpool "transitway" in the median - $470 million.
b.6-lane freeway with bus/carpool "transitway" in the median - $490 million.
c.8-lane freeway with a median wide enough for light-rail and to allow future
widening - $400 million.
d.8-lane freeway with light-rail in the median - $530 million.
Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mr. Ferrito moved to oppose 4 lane freeway with light-rail and carpool lane - $530
million. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mrs. Benjamin moved that if there is a roadway with 4 lanes, then 2 of those
lanes may be used as H.O.V. lanes. Motion died for lack of second.
Mr. Ferrito stated he is opposed to any type of freeway. The Town Engineer,
Ron Zapf, answered questions of Council regarding definition of roadways,
freeways and expressways in Los Gatos.
Mr. Ferrito moved to oppose 4 lane freeway with light-rail along the median -
$480 million. Mr. Carlson seconded. After further discussion, Mr. Carlson
withdrew his second. Motion died for lack of second.
Mrs. Benjamin moved Council support 4 lane freeway with mass transit along the
median. Mayor Daily seconded. Motion fails with Mr. Ventura, Mr. Ferrito and
Mr. Carlson voting no.
Mr. Ventura moved that any historic site identified by the Town that would be
impacted by the transportation facility in the Corridor, steps be taken to preserve
those sites. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
Discussion was held on whether Council has answered questions of citizens who
wish to have this issue placed on the June ballot. Mr. Ferrito suggested a sub-
committee of two and he would volunteer to be on said committee to commission
a survey regarding various attitudes relating to questions of freeway,
expressway, etc. Mr. Ventura stated he is open to idea of putting an advisory
measure on the June ballot and requested staff to report back to Council with
ideas as to how this could be formatted and Council could consider that at the
same time as Council considers the poll proposal. It was moved and seconded
that Mr. Ventura and Mr. Ferrito be appointed as sub-committee to hold poll
(survey) relating to various questions regarding freeway, expressway, etc.
Carried unanimously.
Council requested staff to prepare a format of questions that could be submitted
to voters on the June ballot. Any persons or groups were advised to report, by
letter, on their concerns regarding a ballot issue and these letters be filed with the
Clerk by noon January 29, 1986. Council consideration of an advisory election is
deferred to the meeting of February 3, 1986.
CONSOLIDATION FORBES MILL & LOS GATOS MUSEUMS
The Town Manager referred to staff report regarding cost for operation of the
museums. These have been funded by Eureka Federal Savings and they will
continue said funding through June 30, 1986. After some discussion, Mr. Ferrito
moved that museum operations be consolidated without any lease
arrangements.
Council creates a museum commission to provide advice and policy, similar to
the Parks Commission. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four
ayes. Mr. Ventura abstained, as he is President of the Forbes Mill Museum
Board. Council directed staff to prepare appropriate ordinance establishing a
museum commission and review lease agreement regarding funding by County
for restoration of Forbes Mill.
HISTORIC RESOURCE COORDINATOR POSITION
Mr. Ferrito moved Council appoint Museum Commissioners, to be composed of a
specified number of members of the Los Gatos Museum Board of Directors and
remainder from residents of the Town. Museum operations be consolidated.
Commission to have recommendation on position for the Resources Coordinator
along with job description and this be presented to council prior to budget
hearings. Position of coordinator to be considered at budget hearings. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ventura abstained.
CLAIMS ADJUSTER SERVICES
Mr. Ferrito moved to continue totalize the claims adjuster service of Crawford and
Company as needed. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
AUDITORS FY 1984-85 MANAGEMENT LETTER
Mr. Carlson moved to accept the Managers letter and approve the staff
responses. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr.
Ventura was not present for the vote.
LIABILITY INSURANCE JPA
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1986-16 entitled,
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR
PARTICIPATION IN A JPA FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE. Mr. Ventura
seconded. Carried unanimously.
LARK AVENUE BRIDGE
Discussion was held on communications from CalTrans advising that CalTrans is
preparing plans for the replacement of the Lark Avenue Bridge over Route 17.
Mr. Carlson and Mrs. Benjamin requested installation of bike lanes and
pedestrian lanes in the proposed widening. The Town Engineer, Ron Zapf,
stated he would transmit a letter to CalTrans requesting the bridge be widened to
4 lanes, installation of bike lanes in both directions and appropriate pedestrian
facilities.
VEHICULAR STOP AT PINEHURST & LYNN AVENUE
Mr. Ventura moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1986-17 entitled, A
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A FOUR WAY VEHICULAR STOP AT THE
INTERSECTION OF LYNN AVENUE AND PINEHURST AVENUE. Mr. Carlson
seconded. Carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:00 p.m., Mayor Daily declared meeting adjourned to executive session to
discuss acquisition of property located at 20 Grays Lane, to be negotiated with
Charles Killian; Eilertsen property located 3/4 miles south of Kennedy Road and
3/4 miles east of Blackberry to be negotiated with Mid-Peninsula Open Space
District. Also to be discussed is the institution of litigation on zoning violations.
ATTEST:
Rose E. Aldag
Town Clerk