M 08-04-86TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
AUGUST 4, 1986
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority met in joint meeting in the Council
Chambers of the Town Hall at 7:40 p.m., in regular session.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Thomas J. Ferrito, Brent N. Ventura and Mayor Terrence J.
Daily.
ABSENT:Joanne Benjamin and Eric D. Carlson.
Joanne Benjamin arrived at 8:32 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
INTERVIEWS FOR VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Due to the lack of a full Council during the month of August, Mr. Ventura moved
to extend filing date for various vacancies on Boards and Commissions to August
27, 1986. Interviews be scheduled for September 2, 1986. Mr. Ferrito
seconded. Carried by vote three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were
absent.
PRESENTATIONS OF COMMENDATIONS TO YOUTH ADVISORY
COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Daily presented resolution of Commendations to members who have
served on the Youth Advisory Commission. Present to accept their
Commendations were Rebecca Rugg, Jill Halverson, Jane Halverson, Megan
Ferrito, Stefani Schmitt and Thomas J. Ahearn. Other members receiving
Commendations but not present were Kimberly Forrester, Gilda Forrester, Erica
Cosgrove, Indra Chatterjee, Laura Apfel, Philip Anderson, Janet Anderson,
Claudia Kishler, Jill Musser, Kristi Musser, Christine Jolls, Steven Rosen,
Sharon Rogers, Elena Nicholadis, Kevin Doyle, Samantha Dahl, Jonathon
Petersen, Jennifer Allensmith, and Kari Compton.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The Town Attorney, Mary Jo Levinger, reported that a Closed Session was held
following the July 28, 1986, Council meeting whereby Council discussed
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) Institution of litigation of
zoning violation and personnel. There is nothing to report on this discussion.
The Closed Session that was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. prior to tonight's meeting
will be held following the Council meeting to discuss pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(a) Scott vs. Town; Shea vs. Town; Barnhart vs. Town;
and Town vs. Vlamis. And, under Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
institution of litigation on zoning violation.
CANCELLATION AUGUST 18, 1986 COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Daily announced that the meeting of August 18, 1986, will be cancelled
and the next regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 2,
1986 at 7:30 p.m.
BID AWARD LEGAL PUBLICATION
Due to lack of full Council, Mr. Ventura moved to continue the awarding of the bid
for Town publications to September 2, 1986, meeting. Mr. Ferrito seconded.
Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
COMMUNICATIONS (referral/file)
a.Letter received from Michael Halaburka regarding the Green Valley
Disposal rate increase. Mr. Ventura moved to refer this letter to the Town
Manager for report. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs.
Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
b.Letter from Philip Miller with his resignation from the Community Services
Commission. Mr. Ventura moved to accept the resignation with regret and the
Town Manager to prepare a commendation for his services on the Commission.
Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr.
Carlson were absent.
c.Letter from Francis Boden regarding the Hazardous Materials Permit Fee.
Mr. Ventura moved to refer this to the Town Manager for report. Mr. Ferrito
seconded. Carried by vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were
absent.
d.Letter from Larry Arzie regarding his previous letters on the downtown
parking proposal. Mr. Ventura moved to refer this letter to the Town Manager for
response. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin
and Mr. Carlson were absent.
COUNTY REFERRALS
Mr. Ventura moved to approve staff recommendations as follows:
662-31-49-79B-79G-79LA-84B-86DR Off Blackberry Hill Road
Nedra Woods Single Residential Bldg. Site, Design review.
Conditional approval as follows: 1) grading be revised to provide drainage away
from the proposed structure; 2) no grading or earth disturbing activities shall be
initiated between October to April 15. These limitations apply to driveways,
building pads, foundation trenches drilled piers, retaining walls, and utility
trenches. If final landscaping is not completed by September 1, interim erosion
control plan will be required by October 1, and maintained from the period
October 1, to April. Los Gatos staff communicate to County that the Town
wishes extensive amount of trees be planted on the site to cover visibility of
residence above the ridgeline.
2913-30-49-86B-86G-86DR S. Tourney Road
Wilson Dev.
Request continuance until September 2, 1986, Council meeting. Mr. Ferrito
seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were
absent.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council informational report on upcoming scheduled public hearings.
PLANNING COMMISSION/DEPT. MONTHLY REPORT
Council informational report.
SECONDARY UNIT PERMIT MONTHLY REPORT
Council informational report.
LIONS CLUB REQUEST WAIVER OF FEES
The Los Gatos Lions Club is proposing to add a second floor to the Snack Shack
at Fisher Junior High School. The Club is requesting the waiver of all application,
construction, permit fees and taxes for the expansion of the Snack Shack. Mr.
Ventura moved to waive all application, construction; permit fees, and taxes for
the expansion. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs.
Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
NOTICE OF COMPLETIONS
Mr. Ventura moved to approve the Notice of Completion and Certificate of
Acceptance for Tract 7589, Oak Knoll Drive and 16221 Shannon Road, Schu Lot
Division; the Mayor to execute and the Town Clerk to record documents. Mr.
Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr.
Carlson were absent.
PARKING PROHIBITION 646 N. SANTA CRUZ AVE.
Informational report for Council.
LETTER RE DOWNTOWN PARKING PROJECT (J. LYNCH)
Letter received from Jermiah L. Lynch, Attorney representing Emmett Brady, Jim
Farwell and James Bacigalupi, objecting to various aspects of the petition being
circulated for the Downtown Parking Project regarding acquisition and
construction of the project. Mr. Ventura moved letter be referred to the Parking
Commission. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs.
Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
USE OF TOWN PLAZA FOR CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Mr. Ventura moved to approve the First United Methodist Church of Los Gatos
request to use the Town Plaza for Christmas Caroling, subject to the following
conditions: a) Representatives meet with Parks/Forestry & Maintenance
Services staff to coordinate the event; b) Town be reimbursed for any
maintenance services rendered; c) Town be provided with Special Event
Insurance Coverage in the amount of one million dollars. Town will be named as
additionally insured and also provide the town with a Hold Harmless Agreement;
d) If amplified music is to be utilized, it shall not exceed 75 dBA measured
twenty-five (25) feet from the source. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of
three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
NOISE COMPLAINT RE WILDER AVENUE
Letter from Dr. Michael R. Fischetti complaining of noise on Wilder avenue. It
was consensus of Council to accept this informational report in response to said
complaint.
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL HISTORIC WALK
The Enhance Life Volkssports Club, in association with Good Samaritan
Hospital, requesting permission to conduct a historic walk through Los Gatos.
Mr. Ventura moved to approve the Historic Walk request with the following
conditions: 1) Time of walk be limited both days to between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m.; 2) Limit walk to November 22nd and 23rd, 1986; 3) insure groups of two or
three persons are paced; and the Walk is not to be occurring through residential
areas but through commercial areas. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of
three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE 130 N. SANTA CRUZ
Council informational report.
PARKING PROHIBITION EAST VINELAND AVENUE
Mr. Ventura moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1986-133 entitled, PARKING
PROHIBITION - EAST VINELAND AVENUE. (This prohibits parking in front of
property at 17348 East Vineland Avenue). Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a
vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
AGREEMENT SANTA CLARA COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES
Mr. Ventura moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1986-134 entitled, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS TO ENTER INTO
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, COUNTY
OF SANTA CLARA RELATED TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of three
ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
PARK BOND TAX RATE FOR 1986/87
Mr. Ventura moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1986-135, entitled, A
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FIXING BOND SERVICE TAX
RATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1986-87. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a
vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
MINUTES JULY 14, 1986
Mr. Ferrito moved minutes of July 14, 1986 be approved as submitted. Mayor
Daily seconded. Carried by a vote of two ayes. Mr. Ventura abstained due to his
absence from the meeting. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
MINUTES JULY 21, 1986
Mr. Ventura moved minutes of July 21, 1986 be approved as submitted. Mr.
Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of two ayes. Mr. Daily abstained due to his
absence from the meeting. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
MINUTES JULY 28, 1986
Mr. Ferrito suggested amendment to the July 28, 1986 minutes, page 2, subject
Route 85 Corridor. Last sentence of the first paragraph to read, "Mr. Ferrito
stated he would like to see, after Council defines the structure of this corridor a
statement of willingness be incorporated to consider some type of development
limits, so the freeway does not generate more growth." Mr. Ferrito moved the
minutes of July 28, 1986, be approved as amended. Mr. Ventura seconded.
Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
COMMUNICATIONS (for action)
a.Request from Helen Mendel to waive parking restrictions on N. Santa
Cruz Avenue on Sunday, August 24, 1986, to accommodate the crowds
expected for the 20th anniversary of the Fiesta de Artes and request police
assistance with alternative parking measures at downtown locations. Discussion
was held as to cost for the assistance of the Police services. This is to be born
by the event sponsor. Sue LaForge, representing the Chamber of Commerce,
stated the Chamber would guarantee payment of such costs that occurred
through use of Police personnel. Sue LaForge then spoke on parking situation
and requested that during the event that Chamber be allowed to issue one day
parking permits to people who are artists or participants in the event. Chief
Acosta spoke in opposition to the proposal, stating it would be impossible to
enforce and feels this would confuse the public as to restricted parking on other
Sundays. He also spoke on the need for consistency in the restricted parking.
Sue LaForge then explained to Council as to how the issuance of parking permits
could be handled by the Chamber and would be only to participants who would
be working at the event the entire day. After further discussion, Mayor Daily
moved to grant the request and waive parking restrictions on N. Santa Cruz
Avenue on Sunday, August 24, 1986, and Chamber of Commerce to provide and
issue one day parking permits (these to be devised by the Chamber along with
the Police Chief) so they are highly visible to the Police in their traffic control
patrol. Permits to be issued only to persons that will be parking on N. Santa Cruz
Avenue the entire day and possibility of assigning parking designation if feasible.
Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr.
Carlson were absent. Mayor Daily moved to approve the request to provide
Police traffic control assistance for alternative parking measures with costs to be
borne by event sponsor (with Chamber of Commerce guaranteeing payment if
sponsor, Old Town, does not pay). Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of
three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
b.Letter from the Los Gatos Jaycees requesting permission to put up signs
for parking for the Fiesta de Artes. Mr. Ferrito moved to approve the Jaycees
request with the recommendation that signs should be placed so not to interfere
with other directional or traffic signs (installation be made on Friday evening and
removed Sunday night). Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes.
Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
AUGUST 1, 1986 PAYROLL AND RELATED WARRANTS
Mr. Ventura moved for the approval of the August 1, 1986 payroll in the amount
of $134,431.27 and related warrants in the amount of $123,865.01. Mr. Ferrito
seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were
absent.
SPECIAL UNIFORM ALLOWANCE PAY
Mr. Ferrito moved for the approval of the July 25th, 1986, Special Uniform
Allowance in the amount of $23,338.46. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by a
vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES FOR FY 86-87
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing
to consider report and assessment of weed abatement charge to be collected on
the Tax Roll for 1986-87. No one from the audience wished to speak on this
issue. Mr. Ferrito moved the public hearing be closed. Mr. Ventura seconded.
Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
Mr. Ferrito moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1986-136 entitled, A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING REPORT DESCRIBING PARCELS OF REAL
PROPERTY, AND SHOWING AMOUNT OF WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES
TO BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS IN
THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1986-87. Mr.
Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr.
Carlson were absent.
1985 CONSTRUCTION CODE
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing
to consider adoption, by reference, with modifications the 1985 Edition of the
Uniform Building Code; Uniform Mechanical Code; Uniform Housing Code;
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; Uniform Plumbing
Code and the 1984 Edition of the National Electric Code. No one from the
audience wished to speak on this issue. Mr. Ventura moved the public hearing
be closed. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs.
Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
RESOLUTION OF FINDINGS
Mr. Ventura moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1986-137 entitled, A
RESOLUTION CONCERNING CHANGES IN UNIFORM CODE HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE SECTION 17958.7 Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of
three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE
Mr.Ventura moved to waive the reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF
LOS GATOS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE WITH MODIFICATIONS, OF 1985
EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM MECHANICAL
CODE, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT
OF DANGEROUS BUILDING, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, AND THE 1984
EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried
by a vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent. The Town
Clerk read title of Ordinance. Mr. Ventura moved for introduction of the
Ordinance. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs.
Benjamin and Mr. Carlson were absent.
Mrs. Benjamin arrived at 8:32 p.m.
BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing
to consider changes in the building fee schedule. No one in the audience wished
to speak on this issue. Mr. Ferrito moved public hearing be closed. Mr. Ventura
seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin abstained and Mr.
Carlson was absent. Mr. Ferrito moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1986-
138 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS ADOPTING FEES FOR PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS UNDER THE
PROVISION OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS.
Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin
abstained and Mr. Carlson was absent.
APPEAL REZONING & SUBDIVISION AT 15313 WINCHESTER BOULEVARD
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly noted for continued public
hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation of Subdivision
Application M-85-15A and Zone Change Application Z-85-1A, requesting
approval of a 3-lot subdivision and to permit a change in zone from R-1:8,000
(single family residential 8,000 square foot minimum lot size) to R-1:8000-PD.
(JLR Properties - 15313 Winchester Boulevard). Mrs. Virginia Fanelli
representing the applicant spoke to Council regarding the meeting of March 3rd,
1986, whereby an appeal by Mr. Suvada was heard and Council granted the
appeal denying the application for tentative map and referred developer back to
Planning and DRC and direct developer to file for a planned development.
Further discussion was held on the width of the street removal of trees etc. Mr.
Suvada representing the Millrich neighbors spoke in opposition to the PD Zone
change and wants the same rules to apply to this new development as applied to
the properties across the street on his side. Brad Honholt, consultant Civil
Engineer representing Millrich neighbors, stated the property can be developed
into a 2-lot subdivision without going into PD Zone. It can be developed with
current zoning with the wider street. Dwayne Fowler, representing Mr. Block of
Millrich Drive, stated he feels the subdivision should have a wider street and any
developer should go under the same rules as neighbors living on Millrich Drive
and opposes PD Zoning. Others speaking in opposition of a PD Zone were G.
Fieneman and Judy Suvada. JLR Properties partner spoke on lack of neighbors
participating in meetings and urged Council to grant approval of PD Zone and 3-
lot subdivision. Also favoring the zone change were Elliott Wax, Mary Wax, and
G. Kester. No one else wished to speak on this issue. Mr. Ventura moved public
hearing be closed. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr.
Carlson was absent. Mrs. Benjamin moved to deny the zone change. The
question has always been a question whether to change the zoning or not. From
what I have heard, consistently, the neighborhood had asked the zoning not be
changed because their property had been developed under one zoning. Now all
of a sudden, and I have heard this many times, why change the rules across the
street? The land should be developed under the current zoning which is
consistent with the neighborhood. The neighbors asked for the same zoning as
theirs. They bought the property with the understanding that when the land
across the street was developed it would be the same as theirs, R-1:8000. The
current property owner of the land in question bought the land knowing what the
current zoning was. Therefore the important point is by retaining the current
zoning no one has lost anything. Mr. Ferrito seconded referring to the Planning
Commission report. He stated that while he is personally not in favor of wider
streets and is in favor of preservation of trees because the neighbors believe that
their safety is enhanced by a wider street because they were promised a wider
street originally and because they've made it clear that's what they want. That's
what I would support. Motion carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was
absent. Mr. Ventura stated for the record that he was open to the idea, last time,
of three lot. But he has gone back to the property in question and looked at
plans and is convinced Council would be doing a disservice to the neighborhood
and not doing proper planning, if approving three lots, giving the narrowness of
the lots. The developer should be looking at acquiring more property if he
wished to pursue a three lot subdivision and therefore, can not support this
application. Mr. Ferrito moved that Council finds the Planning Commission erred
in that they believed that the Council was directing a PD approval; that it
assumed that Council would go with 3 lots and that it ignored a clear, concise,
definite Council decision last time, to give the neighborhood the wider street.
Mrs. Benjamin seconded, as that was one of the basis of her decision last time.
Motion carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent. Mrs. Benjamin
moved to refer the subdivision application back to the Planning Commission for
review and to allow the developer to resubmit subdivision plans under the
present zoning of R-1:8000 and there will be no additional fees. Mr. Ventura
seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent. The Town
Attorney to prepare a resolution for Council consideration at the next Council
meeting.
RECESS
Mayor Daily declared a recess. The meeting reconvened at 10:10 p.m.
APPEAL 216 GLEN RIDGE AVENUE SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly noted for continued public
hearing to consider Council decision in granting the appeal of decision of the
Planning Commission denying application for Secondary Dwelling Unit on
property in the R-1D-LHP Zone (Application D-85-156), property located at 216
Glen Ridge Avenue (J.D. McManis). Speaking on the issue was J. McManis.
Stating he is requesting he be granted a secondary dwelling unit permit but leave
the time limit open because he is refurbishing the property and not sure when he
will be reestablishing the secondary unit. He would like this grandfathered so he
will be eligible for this protection subject to meeting all applicable zoning
ordinance rules and regulations. At this time he does not know when it will be
but wishes the date of his application be open ended. At such time when he
would reinstate his secondary unit the could apply and be in compliance with
rules and regulations as set forth in the Ordinance. Mr. Ferrito spoke on the
application being open ended and stated it would be hard the staff to monitor.
This is why there needs to be a deadline set for enforcement purposes to make
sure that Council has or gets some kind of commitment that will decide within
some time period as to whether or not you want to take advantage and have a
second unit or give it up. After further discussion, Mrs. Benjamin moved that
Council make findings and not place time limit on this but have staff come back
with a resolution for Council consideration t the next meeting incorporating points
as made by Mr. McManis. This is to be considered by Council at their next
meeting. Mr. Ventura seconded. Mr. Ferrito amended the motion that staff
suggest modification but not go so far as to put in an ending date. Mrs. Benjamin
accepted amendment as did Mr. Ventura. Motion carried by a vote of four ayes.
Mr. Carlson was absent.
APPEAL 718 UNIVERSITY AV.
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly noted to consider an appeal
of the Planning Commission's denial of application for Zone Change Application
Z-84-6, consideration to delete an existing commercial-industrial Planned
Development (LM-PD) Zone and to create a new commercial-Industrial Planned
Development (LM-PD) Zone to permit the construction of a multi-use facility
(research and development, light industrial office) at 718 University Avenue.
(Guadalupe Rubbish Disposal Company Inc.). This was not advertised for
hearing and applicant requested a continuance to September 15, 1986. Mr.
Ventura moved to continue this item until September 15, 1986 as requested.
Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
APPEAL DENIAL OF PUSHCART PERMIT
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider the appeal of the denial of a pushcart permit at High School Court and
Church Street. Due to a lack of publication for public hearing it is necessary to
reschedule this to September 2, 1986.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19A RE PUSHCARTS ADJACENT TO A
HIGH SCHOOL
Mrs. Benjamin moved to reschedule this hearing to September 2, 1986 plus
discussion of the ordinance amendment regarding pushcarts. Mr. Ventura
seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Deborah Gabris, 381 Johnson Avenue, owner of Entourage, presented a letter to
Council regarding naming of the footbridge which crosses the freeway from
Forbes Mill Museum to Old town. She is asking permission to name the bridge
and have a ribbon cutting ceremony designating name of bridge. She stated this
is in conjunction with the Fiesta de Arts and Wine Tasting Festival and the "Show
Me How Fair" (which is hosted by the merchants on East Main Street. She feels
the naming of the footbridge would inform people of the existence of the Museum
and encourage walkers to cross to the Museum and feels this would revitalize
businesses on East Main Street. Mrs. Benjamin moved for conceptual approval
subject to Town and Caltrans approval. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by a
vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
Sue LaForge of the Chamber of Commerce announced that one year from this
Friday (August 8th) will be the 100th anniversary of the Town's Incorporation. A
special ceremony presentation in a series of eight landmark pictures will be
presented to the Library on Saturday, August 8th and wishes to extend an
invitation to said event.
BMP RULES PROCEDURES & CRITERIA FOR BMP PROGRAM
Mr. Ventura moved for the adoption of resolution No. 1986-139 entitled, TOWN
COUNCIL RESOLUTION SPECIFYING RULES, PROCEDURES AND
CRITERIA FOR THE TOWN'S BELOW MARKET PRICE PROGRAM. Mr.
Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
Mrs. Benjamin abstained to be consistent with her previous vote and she agrees
with Mr. Carlson regarding in lieu fees. Mrs. Fanelli stated she would like to
request Council to reconsider this resolution regarding fees as she feels it will
make a real impact on the Bachman Avenue project that Council likes. She also
stated the adoption of this resolution will cost around $10,000 to met the fees.
No further action was taken.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.90 OF ZONING ORDINANCE RE BMP
PRICE
Mr. Ferrito moved for adoption of Ordinance 1687 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING CHAPTER 3.90 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE BELOW MARKET PRICE PROGRAM. Mr.
Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin abstained
and Mr. Carlson was absent.
URGENCY ORDINANCE FRONT & SIDE SETBACK IN C-2 ZONE
Discussion was held on Urgency Ordinance regarding set backs in the C-2 Zone.
After said discussion, Mr. Ventura moved to refer this back to the Planning
Commission for further review and recommendation and have staff reagendize
this for Council consideration at a later date. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried
by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
PARKING PROHIBITION ON CAPRI DRIVE & W. PARR AVENUE
After some discussion on the request for this parking prohibition, Mrs. Benjamin
moved to continue this to September 15, 1986, to allow time for Council
members to look at the area and review comments. Mr. Ventura seconded.
Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.10.050 OF ZONING ORD. RE
BUILDING HEIGHTS ON SLOPING LOTS
Mr. Ferrito moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 1688 entitled, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING SECTION 4.10.050 OF THE
TOWN ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUILDING HEIGHT ON
SLOPING LOTS. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr.
Carlson was absent. Mr. Ventura abstained.
SISTER CITY COMMITTEE FUNDS ALLOCATION
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the approval to allocate $176.00 from the Sister City's
1986-87 appropriation to the reception barbecue held for the Sister City Chung-
Ho, Taiwan on July 14, 1986. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of four
ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
CHRISTMAS FOUNDATION PLAQUE IN TOWN PLAZA
Park Commissioner, Ardith Sams, spoke on the request and feels a policy
should be set by Council and wants to recommend that Council ask Park
Commission to provide results of a study of options on future requests until such
policy is developed. Then all requests to be reviewed on an individual basis.
Park Commission unanimously endorses this present request. Mrs. Sams stated
there are three (3) existing recognition plaques at the Town Plaza at this time.
Mrs. Benjamin moved to authorize the installation of a recognition plaque at the
Town Plaza as requested by the Christmas Foundation and asked Park
Commission to provide results of a study, whereby Council could review and set
a policy. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was
absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Ferrito moved meeting be adjourned at 11:25 p.m., to Closed Session. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
ATTEST:
Rose E. Aldag
Town Clerk