M 02-17-87TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
FEBRUARY 17, 1987
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority met in the Council Chambers of the Town
Hall at 7:35 p.m., in regular session.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Eric D. Carlson, Thomas J. Ferrito, Robert L. Hamilton, and
Mayor Brent N. Ventura.
ABSENT:Joanne Benjamin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Ventura presented a Resolution of Commendation to John R. McNulty for
his services on the Parking Commission.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mary Jo Levinger, Town Attorney, stated pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a) discussion was held regarding Town of Los Gatos vs. Friesen and
Town of Los Gatos vs. John L. Scott. No report from the discussion.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (referral/file)
a.Letter from Madame Yvette regarding the Burger Pit Restaurant on
Saratoga and Tait Avenue. Mr. Carlson moved to refer this to the Town Manager
for response. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs.
Benjamin was absent.
b.Letter from the Los Gatos Centennial, Inc. regarding special events
planned for the Town of Los Gatos Centennial Birthday. Information letter.
c.Letter from the Jewish Community Center regarding their "Freedom Run"
to be held April 12, 1987. Mr. Carlson moved to refer this to the Town Manager
for report. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs.
Benjamin was absent.
d.Notice from PG&E regarding their rate decrease in gas rates to "core"
customers effective July 1, 1987. Note and file.
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE
Council informational report of upcoming public hearings.
COUNCIL CALENDAR OF MEETINGS
Council informational report.
FEBRUARY 13, 1987 PAYROLL & RELATED WARRANTS.
Mr. Carlson moved for approval of the February 13, 1987 payroll in the amount of
$139.311.23 and related warrants in the amount of $118,256.83. Mr. Hamilton
seconded. Carried of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin wa absent.
FEBRUARY, 1987 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Mr. Carlson moved for the approval of the accounts payable warrants for
February 1987, in the amount of $265,356.27. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried
by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
SUMMIT MARATHON
Mr. Carlson moved to approve the request to hold the Bank of Los Gatos Summit
Marathon on November 8, 1987 with the following conditions: 1) provide
insurance in the amount of $1 million and name the Town as additionally insured;
2) provide the Town with a hold harmless agreement; and 3) review final plans
with the Director of Parks, Forestry and Maintenance Service and adhere to any
conditions outlined. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote o four ayes.
Mrs, Benjamin was absent.
CAMPHOR TREES REPLACEMENT MAGNESON LOOP
Sharon Gies spoke regarding scheduling a neighborhood meeting with staff to
discuss the issue of camphor trees and solution to the problem. It was Council's
consensus Mr. Ferrito and Mayor Ventura would meet with the residents of
Magneson Loop and staff to prepare a report. Mr. Carlson moved to pull and
reagendized this item for a later date. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote
of four ayes. Mrs.Benjamin was absent.
HISTORIC WALK VOLKSSPORTERS CLUB
Mr. Carlson moved to approve the Historic Walk request of Enhancelife
Volkssporters and authorize staff to advise the applicant that future similar
requests be directed to the Police Department for information purposes only. Mr.
Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION BELGATOS HIGHLANDS (DAS)
Mr. Carlson moved to authorize the Mayor to execute and the Town Clerk to
record the Notice of Completion and Certificate of Acceptance for Belgatos
Highlands - Belgatos at Westhill (Das). Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a
vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION TRACT 7791
Mr. Carlson moved to authorize the Mayor to execute and the Town Clerk to
record the Notice of Completion and Certificate of Acceptance for Tract 7791 -
Harwood and Almond Blossom. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of
four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
SANITATION DIST. #4 REPORT RE GREASE INTERCAEPTORS ON N.
SANTA CRUZ AVE.
Informational report for Council from Sanitation District No. 4 and others
regarding grease interceptor regulation enforcement related to restaurants on
Santa Cruz Avenue.
COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAIN HURDMAN
The Town of Los Gatos Combined Financial Statements (Audit) for fiscal year
ending June 30, 1986 from KMG Main Hurdman was submitted for Council
approval. Mr. Hamilton request this be removed from the agenda for further
study of accuracy. Mr. Ferrito requested Council receive memos regarding any
errors in the report. Mr. Carlson moved to continue this to the adjourned regular
meeting on February 23, 1987. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of
four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
TRANSIT ASSIST ANNUAL STATEMENT REVENUE & EXPENDITURE MAIN
HURDMAN
The Transit Assist Program Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1986 was submitted for Council approval.
Mr.Hamilton requested this be removed from the agenda for study of accuracy.
Mr. Ferrito requested Council to receive memos regarding errors in the report.
Mr. Carlson moved to continue this to the adjourned regular meeting on February
23, 1987. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs.
Benjamin was absent.
TOWN RETIREMENT PLAN FINANCIAL STATEMENT - MAIN HURDMAN
The Town of Los Gatos Retirement Plan Financial Statement for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1986 was submitted for Council approval. Mr. Hamilton
requested this be removed from the agenda for study of accuracy. Mr. Ferrito
requested Council to receive memos regarding any errors in the report. Mr.
Carlson moved to continue this to the adjourned regular meeting on February 23,
1987. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin
was absent.
AMENDING RESOLUTION 1984-210 RE ATTENDANCE GOVERNMENT
BUSINESS FUNCTIONS
Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-16 entitled, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE AT GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
FUNCTIONS AND PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF REASONABLE
EXPENSES INCURRED IN SUCH ATTENDANCE. Mr. Hamilton seconded.
Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE ALLOW HOSPITAL SIGNS
Mr. Carlson moved to refer this matter to the Planning Commission to consider
an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that would provide a separate review
process for hospital signs. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four
ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT PERMIT APPLICATION REPORT
Council informational report.
REQUEST TO CONVERT SINGLE FAMILY HOME TO 3 UNITS (RAKHRA)
250 LOMA ALTA AVENUE.
This item was pulled from the agenda. No action was taken.
ADOPTION OF ORD. REQUIRING TREE REMOVAL PERMITS
Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1706 entitled, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING ZONING
ORDINANCE SEC. 3.20.050 REQUIRING TREE REMOVAL PERMITS. Mr.
Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION DANCE
Mr. Carlson moved to approve the Youth Advisory Commission's sponsorship of
a dance to be held March 14, 1987 from 8:00 p.m. to midnight at the Los Gatos
Downtown Neighborhood Center. Allocate $300.00 from the Town's Deposit
Account to the dance. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes.
Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
MINUTES JAN. 26, 1987
Mr.Carlson corrected spelling error from "resident" to "residence" on page 2,
subject Secondary Dwelling Units. Mr. Carlson moved for approval of the
January 26, 1987 minutes as corrected. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote
of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
MINUTES FEB. 2, 1987
Mr. Ferrito moved the minutes of February 2, 1987 be approved as submitted.
Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mayor Ventura
abstained and Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
HAPPY DAY LIMOUSINE CO.
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly published for public
hearing to consider the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for
Happy Day Limousine Company. No one from the audience wished to speak on
this issue. Mr. Carlson moved the public hearing be closed. Mr. Hamilton
seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
APPEAL H.E. SMITH (GP-87-3) USE OF PROPERTY WEST SIDE OF MILES
AVE.
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider appeal of Planning Commission's denial of General Plan Amendment
GP-87-3, an amendment to the General Plan concerning the use of property,
located on the west side of Miles Avenue, adjacent to and north of the Town
Corporation Yard from Medium Density Residential to serve commercial. (H.
Eugene Smith. Mr. Smith submitted a letter, dated February 6,1987, requesting
this item be continued. Mr.Carlson moved to continue this to April 5, 1987. Mr.
Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP-86-1
AND A-86-5
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for continued public
hearing to consider General Plan Amendment GP-86-1 consideration of
amendments to the General Plan concerning the number, type of occupancy and
other regulations pertaining to secondary dwelling units; and Zoning Ordinance
Amendment A-86-5, consideration of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
regarding the number, type of occupancy and other restrictions pertaining to
secondary dwelling units. Continued from January 26, 1987. Gary Gianni
requested Council adopt recommendation on page 3 item B of the staff report.
This would allow nonconforming units to revert to their former status prior to the
adoption of the Secondary Dwelling Ordinance. No one else from the audience
wished to speak on this issue. Mr. Carlson moved to close the public hearing.
Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
Mr. Carlson moved by consensus motion for recommendation "C". The
Secondary Unit Ordinance would also include another chapter which would
regulate inspection, correction and permits for non-conforming secondary units.
Mayor Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of two ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no.
Mr. Ferrito abstained. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Mr. Carlson by consensus
motion moved to have a separate section for nonconforming secondary units that
would required mandatory inspection, correction and permits. Mayor Ventura
seconded. There was clarification by the Town Attorney on permits and
certifications. Mr. Carlson withdrew this motion. Mr. Carlson moved to refer the
matter to staff per a consensus motion and bring back a draft ordinance for
introduction at the meeting of March 2, 1987. Mayor Ventura seconded. Carried
by a vote of two ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no. Mr. Ferrito abstained. Mrs.
Benjamin was absent. No action was taken on the resolution.
SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT PERMIT APPLICATION FEE
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for continued public
hearing to consider establishment of a filing fee for secondary dwelling unit
permit applications. Continued from January 26, 1987. No one from the
audience wished to speak on this issue. Mr. Ferrito moved the public hearing be
closed. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin
was absent. Mr. Carlson moved the fee for illegal secondary units be set at
$500.00 per unit. There is an expiration date and after that date illegal
secondary unit will no longer be able to apply. Mayor Ventura seconded.
Carried by three ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Mr.
Carlson moved, for nonconforming units, the fee be zero until the end of this
year. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Ferrito voted
no. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Mr. Carlson moved that as of January 1, 1988
the fee for nonconforming secondary dwelling units be $500.00 per unit. Mayor
Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no.
Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Mr. Carlson moved annexed properties be exempt
from the $500.00 fee if they file within one year from annexation. Mr. Ferrito
seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no. Mrs.
Benjamin was absent. Staff to return with resolution for adoption at the meeting
of March 2, 1987.
PREZONING 33 ACRES SOUTH OF GUADALUPE COLLEGE
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider Planning Commission's recommendation on the prezoning of
approximately 33 acres of property located immediately south of Guadalupe
College, consisting of Assessor's Parcel number 537-05-010 and 015, to RC
(Resource Conservation. Owner, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
No one from the audience wished to speak on this issue. Mr. Carlson moved to
close the public hearing. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes.
Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Mr. Carlson moved to make the Negative
Declaration. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Hamilton
voted no. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Mr. Carlson moved to make the finding
that the zone change is consistent with the General Plan. Mr. Ferrito seconded.
Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no. Mrs. Benjamin was
absent. Mr. Carlson moved to waive the reading for AN ORDINANCE OF THE
TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE EFFECTING
ZONE CHANGE NO. PREZONING TO RESOURCE CONSERVATION. Mayor
Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
Deputy Clerk read title of the ordinance. Mr. Carlson moved the ordinance be
introduced. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Hamilton
voted no. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION Z-86-9
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider Planning commission recommendation on Zone Change Application Z-
86-9, to consider the prezoning of approximately 170 acres of property located
easterly of State Highway 17 and southerly of the existing Town of Los Gatos
limits consisting of APN's 537-01-004, 537-02-002, 007, and 009; 537-05-002
and 016; to RC (Resource Conservation) and rezoning from HR-2 1/2 (Hillside
Residential -1 1/2 to 10 acres for each dwelling unit) to RC (Resource
Conservation) for a 2.78 acre parcel in the same general location just southerly
of Euclid Avenue (Assessor's Parcel Number 537-02-006. Property owner
Midpeninsula Open Space District and Town of Los Gatos. Formerly Novitiate
property. No one from the audience wished to speak on this issue. Mr. Carlson
moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of
four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Mr. Carlson moved to make the Negative
Declaration. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr.
Hamilton voted no. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Mr. Carlson moved to make the
finding that the requested zone change is consistent with the General Plan. Mr.
Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr./ Hamilton voted no. Mrs.
Benjamin was absent. Mr. Ferrito moved the reading be waived for AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE NO. PREZONING TO AND A
CHANGE IN ZONE FROM HR-2 1/2 TO RC. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by
a vote of three ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Deputy
Clerk read title of the ordinance. Mr. Ferrito moved the ordinance be introduced.
Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no.
Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION Z-86-13
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider Planning Commission's recommendation on Zone Change Application
Z-86-13, to consider the change in zone of two parcels of land containing
approximately 196 acres of property located southerly of Kennedy Road and
northerly of the Town's southerly limit, consisting of APN's 537-08-002 and 537-
13-009, from HR-20 (Hillside Residential, 20-160 acres for each dwelling unit) to
RC (Resource Conservation). Property owner Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space. Formerly Eilertsen property. No one from the audience wished to speak
on this issue. Mr. Carlson moved the public hearing be closed. Mr. Ferrito
seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Mr.
Carlson moved for the Negative declaration. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a
vote of three ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Mr.
Carlson finds the requested zone change consistent with the General Plan. Mr.
Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no. Mrs.
Benjamin was absent. Mr. Ferrito moved to waive the reading for AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE NO._____FROM HR-20 TO RC. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no. Mrs.
Benjamin was absent. Deputy Clerk read title of the ordinance. Mr. Ferrito
moved the ordinance be introduced. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by a vote of
three ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no. Mrs.Benjamin was absent.
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION Z-86-13
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider Planning Commission's recommendation on Zone Change Application
Z-86-13, to consider the change in zone of two parcels of land containing
approximately 196 acres of property located southerly of Kennedy Road and
northerly of the
Town's southerly limit, consisting of APN's 537-08-002 and 537-13-009, from
HR-20 (Hillside Residential, 20-160 acres for each dwelling unit) to RC
(Resource Conservation). Property owner Midpeninsula Regional Open Space.
Formerly Eilertsen property. No one from the audience wished to speak on this
issue. Mr. Carlson moved the public hearing be closed. Mr. Ferrito seconded.
Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Mr. Carlson moved
for the Negative Declaration. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of four
ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Mr. Carlson moved for the Negative
Declaration. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr.
Hamilton voted no. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Mr. Carlson finds the requested
zone change consistent with the General Plan. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by
a vote of three ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Mr.
Ferrito moved to waive the reading for AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF
LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE
CHANGE NO.____FROM HR-20 TO RC. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by a
vote of three ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Deputy
Clerk read title of the ordinance. Mr. Ferrito moved the ordinance be introduced.
Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no.
Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL LOS GATOS-ALMADEN & LEIGH AVENUES
The City of San Jose Requested participation in the construction of a traffic
signal at the intersection of Los Gatos-Almaden Road and Leigh Avenue. Mr.
Carlson does not feel this is a critical intersection in term of any kind of level of
service; can see no record of accident history; drives through intersection a lot
and has never had any kind of a problem at all and can see no reason to spend
any money on the intersection. Mr. Ferrito is not sure he wants to help San Jose
improve their intersections when San Jose generates most of the traffic and
wants facts before spending $10,000.00 to assist the City of San Jose. Mayor
Ventura feels this is an opportunity to meet with San Jose and discuss the broad
range of concerns regarding mutual borders. This light should be one of a
number of issues that should be discussed. Mr. Zapf, Town Engineer, spoke on
the extensive warrants studies done by the City of San Jose on this intersection
and answered Council's questions. Mayor Ventura moved to defer action. Mr.
Carlson moved to issue an encroachment permit to the City of San Jose and
instruct the Mayor if he wishes to discuss this with the City of San Jose, to do so.
But not be authorized to commit $10,000.00. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a
vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
10-KILOMETER RACE - SUNDAY MARCH 29, 1987
The Los Gatos Elementary Education Foundation requested permission to hold a
10-Kilometer Race on Sunday, March 29, 1987. Steve Beritzhoff, Director of the
Los Gatos Elementary Educational Foundation, spoke in support of their request.
Glenda Stephen, President of the Los Gatos Elementary Education Foundation
also spoke and answered Council's questions. Police Chief is to meet with them
and review the route and map submitted to Council. Mr. Carlson moved to
continue this to the Adjourned Regular Meeting on February 23, 1987. Mr.
Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
Steve Beritzhoff and Glenda Stephen had met with the Chief of Police during the
Council meeting and returned with an amended proposal to use the Los Gatos
Marathon course. Mr. Carlson moved to approve the Los Gatos Elementary
Education Foundation's request for a race, using the Los Gatos Marathon
course, on Sunday, March 29, 1987. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of
four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
Mr. Ferrito left the meeting.
17020 LOS CERRITOS DRIVE (YUEN)
Mrs. Campbell presented Council with pictures and a petition to support of the
installation posts delineating the edge of the driveway. Mr. Carlson moved to
accept staff recommendation and concur with the Town Engineer's determination
that an Encroachment Permit is not required for the posts delineating the edge of
the edge of the driveway at 17020 Los Cerritos Drive. Mr. Hamilton seconded.
Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Ferrito were absent. Mr.
Ferrito returned to the meeting. Mr. Yuen arrived after the discussion of the
Vasona/Hwy 17 Corridor Phase I. He spoke to Council regarding the aesthetic of
the 2x4 posts and requests they be removed or covered in some manner that
would be more pleasing. There was further Council discussion and a decision for
staff to contact Mr. & Mrs. Campbell and discuss some type covering for the
posts. Staff to give follow up report to Council.
VASONA/HWY 17 CORRIDOR PHASE I
An agreement between Santa Clara County Transit District and the Town of Los
Gatos for cost of the Vasona/Highway 17 Corridor Phase I Alternative Analysis
was submitted for Council approval. Rebecca Day, representing Santa Clara
County Transit, spoke on their request and submitted an outline of additional
study costs for the additional BART Alternative and Route 85 Corridor Extension.
There was discussion by Council regarding paying more than the Town's share;
accessing Vasona Corridor and 85 Corridor; whether there is a need for BART.
Mayor Ventura suggested taking 25% of the $52,000.00 and ask the other
agencies to match the Town contribution. Mr. Ferrito suggested 12 1/2% of the
$52,000.00 and add to the $31,250.00. Mr. Ferrito moved to increase the
amount by 12 1/2% (6,500.00) for a total of $37,750.00. Mr. Hamilton seconded.
Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
SAN FRANCISCO BAY BASIN WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLAN
This was pulled from the agenda at the request of staff.
DOWNTOWN PARKING ASSESSMENT DIST.
The Town Attorney reported with regard to participation of Mr. Ferrito and Mr.
Hamilton, on this item, there is a potential conflict of interest that has not been
resolved as of this date. She has asked the Fair Political Practices Commission
for an advice letter with regard to the Council members participation in voting on
this item concerning the formation of the Parking District because each Council
member has a business located in the district. Therefore, the Town Attorney has
advised the Council members to abstain from voting until this issue has been
cleared. Mr. Ferrito stated he would not sit in his Council seat for this item. Mr.
Hamilton stated he has made known the conflict of interest since he was elected
and feels it is a late date and object this going any further without knowing
whether or not he can vote on this issue. The Town Attorney expects an advise
letter before the March 23, 1987 date. The Town Engineer stated there are two
correction. Resolution No. 1987-14, page 1, change "7:30 o'clock a.m." to "7:30
o'clock a.m." to "7:30 o'clock p.m". Kenneth Jones with Jones, Hall, Hill and
White, and Rex Morton, Parking Commissioner, answered Council's questions.
Robert Hamilton questioned the possibility of changes in the assessments. Mr.
Jones stated if there was a decrease in the assessment amount, a redistribution
of the amounts within the individual ceilings and within the total amount could be
accomplished without additional hearings. If any individual assessment or
increased the total this would required an additional hearing. Virginia Horler of
Rauscher, Pierce Refsner, Inc. was also present. Mr. Carlson moved for
adoption of Resolution No. 1987-12 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY
DETERMINATION AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF REPORT UNDER
DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE. Mayor Ventura
seconded. Carried by a vote of two ayes. Mr. Ferrito and Mr. Hamilton
abstained due to possible conflict of interest. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Mr.
Carlson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1987-13 entitled, A RESOLUTION
OF INTENTION TO MAKE ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. Mayor
Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of two ayes. Mr. Ferrito and Mr. Hamilton
abstained due to possible conflict of interest. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Mr.
Carlson moved adoption, as corrected, of Resolution No. 1987-14 entitled, A
RESOLUTION PRELIMINARILY APPROVING ENGINEERS'S REPORT UNDER
DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE OF HEARING THEREON. Mayor Ventura seconded. Carried by a
vote of two ayes. Mr. Ferrito and Mr. Hamilton abstained due to possible conflict
of interest. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Mr. Carlson moved for adoption, as
corrected, of Resolution No. 1987-15 entitled, A RESOLUTION PRELIMINARILY
APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT UNDER DIVISION 12 OF THE STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS CODE,. APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING
PROTESTS AND DIRECTING NOTICE THEREOF, AND DESCRIBING
PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND DIRECTING
FILING OF BOUNDARY MAP. Mayor Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of
two ayes. Mr. Ferrito and Mr. Hamilton abstained due to possible conflict of
interest. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
PROPOSED CBD PARKING ASSESSMENT DIST.
Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-17 entitled A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL
SERVICES. Mayor Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of two ayes. Mr.
Ferrito and Mr. Hamilton abstained due to possible conflict of interest. Mrs.
Benjamin was absent. This resolution authorizes the Mayor to execute an
agreement with the firm of Jones, Hall, Hill, and White, A Professional Law
Corporation, for the purpose of providing legal services in conjunction with the
proposed CBD Parking Assessment District.
MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT
The Town Manager, Deborah Swartfager, spoke on the mid-year budget report.
This includes a review of general fund revenues and expenditures, community
service fund and downtown parking fund. The period covered is July 1 through
December 31, 1986. A discussion was held on supplemental appropriations and
none were authorized. Mayor Ventura stated, for the record, he can't support the
request for increased funding in the Treasurer's Department because no written
communication from the Treasurer substantiating why he has gone over budget;
the Treasurer is not here to present his case; these issues were discussed in
June at budget time and the Treasurer has been told twice the appropriate time
to consider increase in staffing for his department would be during the budget
review in June of this year; and the Treasurer can not take upon himself the
increases for his department because this undermines the budget process and
the fiscal responsibility the Council is entrusted with. Mayor Ventura is not
opposed to increase funding of the Treasurer's Department and has twice
supported increasing the hourly wage for the temporary employee. But can't
support on the information received tonight.
SPORT HUNTING MOUNTAIN LIONS
Mayor Ventura reported the California Department of Fish and Game proposed
sport hunting of Mountain Lions. There is controversy on the number of wild
mountain lions and before any hunting is to be reinstituted there should be some
specific data available. Mayor Ventura moved since the Town of Los Gatos is
named after the mountain lions, the Town should go on record supporting
Assemblyman Bates bill (Bill #467) that would reinstitute the ban on the hunting
of mountain lions. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs.
Benjamin was absent.
CRUISING - N. SANTA CRUZ AVE.
The Chief of Police answered Council's questions regarding extending the
restrictions beyond October. Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of Resolution
1987-18 entitled, PARKING RESTRICTION - N. SANTA CRUZ AVENUE. Mayor
Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
This Resolution prohibits stopping, standing,or parking of a motor vehicle
between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Sundays and Town Holidays,
from March 1 through October 1, 1987. Mr. Carlson moved to waive the reading
for AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE X CHAPTER 16 OF THE TOWN
CODE TO INCREASE PENALTY FOR CRUISING. Mr. Ferrito seconded.
Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. The Deputy Clerk
read the title of the ordinance. Mr. Carlson moved to introduce the ordinance.
Mayor Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was
absent. Mr. Carlson; moved to endorse staff;s contingency plan to enforce on
as-needed basis from October to February Town Code Section 16-54(a) -
Emergency Temporary Parking Prohibition between 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on
Sundays and Holidays on N. Santa Cruz Avenue between W. Main Street and
Bachman Avenue. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs.
Benjamin was absent. Mr. Carlson moved to approve a Supplemental
Appropriation from the General Fund Appropriated Reserve in the amount of
$3,000.00 for replacement of parking signs. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a
vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ventura adjourned the meeting of February 17, 1987 at 10:45 p.m. to a
regular adjourned meeting on February 23, 1987 at 7:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Rebecca L. Yates
Sr. Deputy Clerk