M 06-15-87TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
JUNE 15, 1987
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority met in the Council Chambers of the Town
Hall at 7:40 p.m., in regular session.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:joanne Benjamin, Thomas J. Ferrito, Robert l.Hamilton and
Vice Mayor Eric D. Carlson.
ABSENT:Mayor Brent N. Ventura
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Attorney Levinger reported that a Closed Session had been held at the close of
the June 8, 1987 Council meeting and reported that pursuant to Government
Code Section 54596.8 Council discussed the acquisition of property at 20 Grays
Lane with Charles Kilian; discussed Labor relations and pursuant to Government
Code Section 54596.9 (c) discussed litigation of HVAC and there is nothing to
report on said discussions. Attorney Levinger also reported that Closed Session
scheduled prior to tonights Council meeting had not been held.
COMMUNICATIONS (referral/file)
1. Letter from the Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Los Gatos
Centennial Committee requests permission to hold a parade on August 1, 1987,
beginning at 11:00 a.m. to kick off the week long birthday celebrations. Mrs.
Benjamin moved to refer this to the Town Manager for report. Mr. Hamilton
seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
2. Letter from Dennis Chambers, 403 Bella Vista Avenue, regarding traffic
congestion on Los Gatos Boulevard between Blossom Hill Road and Saratoga
Avenue. Mrs. Benjamin moved to refer this to the Town Manager for report. Mr.
Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
3. Letter from Preston R. Nichols from County sanitation District No. 4 of Santa
Clara County, requesting property with APN 529-24-033 connect into plumbing
System of Los Gatos Lodge with conditions. Mrs. Benjamin moved to refer this
to the Town Manager for response. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of
four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
4. Letter from the Valley Institute of Theatre Arts requesting permission to hang
a banner in the Town Plaza announcing their Shakespeare Festival from July
14th through August 27th, 1987. Mrs. Benjamin moved to refer this to the Town
Manager for report. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes.
Mayor Ventura being absent.
5. Letter from Dr. Darwin Barrett regarding the proposed interchange of West
Valley Freeway at Saratoga Avenue. Mrs. Benjamin moved to refer this to the
Town Manager for response. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four
ayes. Mayor Ventura being absent.
6. Letter from Dr. Darwin Barrett regarding seceding from Saratoga and
annexing to the Town of Los Gatos. Mrs. Benjamin moved to refer this to the
Town Manager for response. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried fy vote of four
ayes. Mayor Ventura being absent.
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE
Informational report for Council on public hearings that are currently scheduled
for the month of July, 1987.
CALENDAR FOR JULY MEETINGS
Informational report for Council on various meetings that are scheduled for the
month of July, 1987.
JUNE PAYROLL & RELATED WARRANTS
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the approval of the June 5, 1987 payroll in the amount
of $138,357.89 and payroll related warrants in the amount of $127,088.04. Mr.
Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
WARRANTS FOR JUNE 1987
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the approval of the June, 1987 warrants in the amount
of $460,368.17. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor
Ventura was absent.
ALMOND GROVE DISTRICT TRAFFIC
Informational report for Council.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION ON PROJECT 8605
Mrs. Benjamin moved to approve the Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of
Completion for Project 8605 - Saratoga Avenue Median Landscaping. Authorize
the Mayor to execute said Notice and Clerk to record. Mr. Hamilton seconded.
Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
RIGHT OF WAY EXTENSION - SUVIEW DRIVE (HACKETT)
Mrs. Benjamin moved to authorize the Town Engineer to accept the right-of-way
dedication for extension of Suview Drive on behalf of the Town and authorize the
Town Clerk to record the document. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of
four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent. Mr. Ferrito asked for title search of
property and follow up report from staff. This request to be included in the
motion.
BICKNELL ROAD STOP SIGNS & PAVEMENT MARKINGS
Mrs. Benjamin moved to authorize installation of speed limit signs and pavement
marking subject to the review and approval by the City of Monte Sereno. Mr.
Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
PARKING ASSESSMENT FOR GARDEN INN
Letter was received from Los Gatos Garden Inn, 46 E. Main requesting
modification of the assessment for the Downtown Parking Assessment District. It
was noted letter was received and no action was taken.
MUSEUM COMMISSION ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Council informational report.
CHOMP & STOMP CENTENNIAL EVENT
Mrs. Benjamin moved to approve the Centennial Committee Inc's request to hold
their "Chomp & Stomp" event at the Town Plaza on Montebello Way on Sunday,
July 12, 1987 with the following recommendations:
1. Applicant will meet with Park and Police Departments staff by July 6, 1987 to
review conditions of approval and to coordinate the event.
2. Event hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on July 12, 1987.
3. Street closure (Montebello Way and Broadway - East of Santa Cruz Avenue.)
will begin at 7:00 a.m. and end at 8:00 p.m.. Emergency access, as determined
necessary by the Police Department, will be maintained at all times.
4. Two Police Officers will be required for security purposes. Hours of patrol will
be from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Town Plaza.
5. Amplified music shall not exceed 75 DBA - measured twenty-five (25) feet
from the source.
6. A site plan outlining booth locations will be pre-approved by the Director of
Parks, Forestry and Maintenance Services. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by
vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
MUSEUM BUILDING STRUCTURAL EVALUATION
On April 21, 1987 Council approve recommendation to proceed with the
structural evaluation of the Tait Avenue Museum. Proposals for this evaluation
were received with estimates as follows:
Brad Honholt est.$
4,000.00
Merserve Eng.5,648.00
Ahearn & Knox 6,500.00
Creegan & D'Angelo 8,544.00
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept Brad Honholt's proposal to provide engineering
study of Tait Avenue Museum. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four
ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
BUSINESS LICENSE APPEAL
Mrs. Benjamin moved to set July 6, 1987 for a public hearing date to consider the
appeal of Anthony and Elida Thomas regarding payment of business license
penalties for an apartment building at 512 San Benito Avenue. Mr. Hamilton
seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
J. JONES RETIREMENT FUNDS
James C. Jones, former employee of the Town, was a member of the Town
Retirement Plan and wishes to withdraw the total amount of his shares from the
Fund. There is no Retirement Board, the Town Council is the acting Board. Mrs.
Benjamin moved, as acting Town Retirement Board, Council approve Mr. Jones
request for withdrawal of funds and Town Clerk to proceed with the request. Mr.
Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
CLAIM OF J. BRANNAN
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation and reject the claim of
Jayne Brannan, as filed by Attorney David finch. Mr. Hamilton seconded.
Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
CLAIM OF R & L MC DONALD
Mrs.Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation and reject claim of Robert
& Leslie McDonald as filed by Thomas F. Mueller. Mr. Hamilton seconded.
Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Mrs. Benjamin moved to approve the attendance of Catherine Smith and Thomas
Ferrito to the Leadership Conference to be held at the Santa Clara University.
Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was
absent.
ORDINANCE RE SALE OF NEW & USED AUTO'S IN C-2 ZONE
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 1729 entitled, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT NEW AND USED VEHICLE SALES AND RENTAL IN
THE C-2 ZONE UPON THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of three ayes. Mr. Ferrito voted no and
Mayor Ventura was absent.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dr. Ross of Shannon Road spoke re trash and garbage pick up and charges by
the Green Valley Disposal Co. He stated San Jose has unlimited pick up but in
Los Gatos you are only allowed to have three cans. He feels if he is willing to
pay for the extra cans, then Green Valley should pick it up. Town Manager
explained the Joint Powers Agreement and Contract which the Town, with three
other cities, have with Green Valley Disposal and this contract is for 20 years.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT A-87-6
Vice Mayor Carlson stated this was the time and place duly published for public
hearing to consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance concerning the size,
number, location and administrative proceeding of signs for hospitals (Zoning
Ordinance Amendment A-87-6). Speaking on the issue was Mr. Howard
Classen, Chief Operating Officer for Community Hospital. Mr. Classen stated he
was in concurrence with staff recommendations. No one else from the audience
wished to speak on this issue, Mrs. Benjamin move to close the public hearing.
Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
Mrs. Benjamin moved to find that the Zoning Ordinance amendment is consistent
with the General Plan. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes.
Mayor Ventura was absent.
Mrs. Benjamin moved to waive the reading for AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN
OF LOS GATOS CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE SIZE, NUMBER, LOCATION AND
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING OF SIGNS FOR HOSPITALS. Mr. Ferrito
seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent. Town
Clerk read title of Ordinance. Mrs. Benjamin moved to introduce the Ordinance.
Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT A-87-8 INCLUDE WINERIES IN THE
RC & HR ZONES
Vice Mayor Carlson stated this was the time and place duly noted for public
hearing to consider zoning ordinance amendment Z-87-8, the consideration of
amendments to the Town Zoning Ordinance that would expand the list of uses
permitted by Conditional Use Permits to include wineries in the RC (Resource
Conservation) and HR (Hillside Residential) zones, and churches, monasteries,
convents and other institutions for religious observance in the RC (Resource
Conservation) Zone. It was noted a request had been received asking the
continuance of this hearing to September 8, 1987. Discussion was held and
Council questioned if persons had been informed re continuance. Mr. Bowman
stated he had informed the people that continuance was Council option and there
was no guarantee of continuance and someone should be present at this
meeting. Mr. Hamilton moved to grant continuance as requested. Motion dies
for lack of second. Mrs. Benjamin moved to continue to next regular meeting and
representatives of the owner of the property be informed and that they be present
to explain to Council why they oppose this or why there should be such a lengthy
continuance. Motion dies for lack of second. After further discussion Mr. Ferrito
moved to continue this to the next meeting and notify the applicants and/or
representatives that it will be heard at that time and Council intends to take
action. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Motion carried by vote of three ayes. Mr.
Hamilton voting no and Mayor Ventura was absent. Staff to give written notice of
this action to the applicant and/or representative.
PREZONING 160 ACRES Z-86-10
Vice Mayor Carlson stated this was the time and place duly noted for public
hearing to consider Planning Commission recommendation of the prezoning of
approximately 160 acres of property located immediately easterly of state
Highway 17 and southerly of the existing Town of Los Gatos limits to RC
(Resource Conservation) application Z-86-10. It was noted a request was
received to continue this item to the first meeting in September, 1987. Mr. Ferrito
moved to continue this to July 6, notify the applicant that it will be heard at that
time and representative should be there to speak on the issue or give reason
why it should be continued. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of three
ayes. Mr. Hamilton voting no and Mayor Ventura was absent.
JOHNSON, LOMA ALTA, LOS GATOS BOULEVARD SPEED STUDY
Vice Mayor Carlson stated this was the time and place duly published for public
hearing to consider installation of traffic control measures on Loma Alta, Johnson
Avenue and the El Monte Hill area. Speaking on the issue was Richard Gaines,
340 Johnson Avenue. Mr. Gaines stated he had received the report but did not
find in informative. There is a problem of speeding in this area and certainly
needs some traffic control measures in this area. Charles Torrey, 54 Los Gatos
Boulevard, stating he lives at the intersection of Loma Alta and Los Gatos Blvd.
and gave Council a summary of happenings at that intersection on a daily basis.
Feel report not is not informative; asked for some clarification; does not see
where any outside consultant can do any better than Town staff; and asked that
this should be considered a high priority by Council. Aldon Hilton, 46 Los Gatos
Blvd., spoke on the necessity to have some safety measure. Jack Panighetti,
spoke on the seriousness of the situation and feels survey is useless. Ardith
Sams, 253 Vista del Monte, concurs with previous speakers. Spencer Aust, 177
Loma Alta, also spoke on the seriousness of the situation as did Mr.Hansen. No
one else from the audience wished to speak on this issue, Mrs. Benjamin moved
to close the public hearing. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four
ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent. Further discussion was held by Council and
Town Engineer answered questions. Mrs. Benjamin moved to install traffic signal
at Loma Alta & Los Gatos Blvd. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by four ayes.
Mayor Ventura was absent. Mrs. Benjamin moved to have staff look into putting
in rumple strips on Johnson Ave. and Loma Alta (at the top) to give warning of
the signal at the intersection of Los Gatos Blvd. and to hinder speeding on Loma
Alta and Johnson Avenues. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four
ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent. Gentlemen from audience feels some of the
action taken re installing a signal will push traffic off on the other streets in this
area. Mr.
Ferrito moved to direct staff to install a 3 way stop at Loma Alta & Los Gatos
Blvd. intersection and appropriately paint the street and staff conduct a survey
pending the decision for approval of the plans and specifications for the stop
lights. This would also include the appropriate signs on Los Gatos Boulevard.
Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was
absent. Staff to inform Council if the installation of the traffic signs increases the
traffic on Whitney,Stacia and other streets in the area. Mrs. Benjamin moved to
have report and study made re installation of stop signs at Alta Heights. Mr.
Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent. Mr.
Ferrito moved to accept staff recommendation to install one additional 25 mph
speed limit signs and pavement message on Johnson Avenue and install curve
warning signs on both ends of the curve on Loma Alta Avenue near Spreckles
Avenue. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura
was absent.
SHANNON ROAD PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE IMPRV"MT
Vice Mayor Carlson stated this was the time and place duly published for public
hearing to consider installation of traffic control measures and pedestrian/bicycle
improvements on Shannon Road between Loss Gatos Blvd. and Short Road.
Speaking on the need for safety measures on said road were Tony Gaidos,
16623 Shannon Road and favor parking restrictions on Shannon Road from 7:00
to 4:30 /5:00 p.m., Annemoni Barnett, 101 Wollin Way, suggesting a three way
stop at Cherryblossom Lane and Shannon and possible stop sign at Englewood
and in front of the Park; Letter from Sandy Thomson, 123 Ann Arbor Dr.
supporting pedestrian/bicycle safety improvements on Shannon Road was
presented by Mrs. Barnett; Dr. Ross, 16140 Shannon Road, stating he objects
parking being restricted in front of his home to provide access for people who live
in Almaden and people who want to go to the dump to drive down his street;
Bruce Ball, 195 Jackson Street, owner of property on Shannon Road which is in
the County and is opposed to eliminating parking on both sides of the street.
Don Wimberly, Quail Hill Road, spoke on the necessity of putting in a stop sign
where a cross walk is installed; Bruce McClish, 104 Hilow Court, stated he was in
support of the no parking from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. along Shannon. Also
speaking were Nancy Stengele, 104 Ann Arbor Ct. spoke in support of Mr.
Wimberly suggestion re installation of stop signs at Lansberry Ct., Shady View
and Cherryblossom. Also speaking were Renie Nooner, 100 Ann Arbor Court;
Candi Bakken, 111 Wollin Way; Kristen Ball, 16735 Shannon road; and Kathy
Hutchinson, 16735 Shannon Road. Vice Mayor Carlson asked the people who
spoke on this issue to help Council by contacting their County representative
because this particular problem will take both the Town and the County working
together to try and come up with a solution. After further discussion and no one
else from the audience wishing to speak on this issue, Mrs. Benjamin moved
public hearing be closed. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes.
Mayor Ventura was absent. Mr. Hamilton moved to ask staff to study and look at
alternative of no left turn during morning commute; keep the commute traffic on
the street it started with and not be allowed to drift to other residential area. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded, as long as it is Monday through Friday and not on
weekends. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent. Mrs.
Benjamin moved Council recommend to the County the installation of stop signs
at CherryBlossom, Shady View Lane and Lansberry. Mr.Ferrito seconded.
Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent. Mrs. Benjamin moved
to have staff look at the parking situation as to what is existing now, where
people are parking, where the Town may prohibit parking without impacting
people and have report back to Council on July 6, 1987 meeting. Mr. Hamilton
seconded. Carried by vote of three ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent and Mr.
Ferrito voted no because even one car parked in the wrong place would hinder
bikers. Mrs. Benjamin moved to continue the hearing on no parking issue on
Shannon Road to July 6, 1987. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote off our
ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
RECESS
Vice Mayor Carlson declared a recess. Meeting reconvened at 10:00 p.m.
BELL TOWER AT TOWN PLAZA
Vice Mayor Carlson stated this was the time and place duly published for public
hearing to consider the appeal of Planning Commission's approval of "Alternate
B" for the construction of a Bell Tower within the Town Plaza in the C-2 Zone.
Speaking on the issue was John Lochner, 150 Creffield Heights, a member of the
Historic Fire Bell Committee, explained that this committee has been meeting
and looking at sketches, areas, developing plans and have arrived at a plan to
construct a bell tower monument which would house the bell. It is to be located
at the Plaza site and appealing the Planning Commission decision of approval of
Alternate B Because the basic design is important to the Plaza. Minty Brown
member of the Parks Commission presented a miniature plan showing the
design and the placement of the tower. Also speaking on this was Park
Commissioners Emma Vargo, Ardith Sams and Frank Jelinch. The Park
Commissioner's spoke on their concerns with the design as presented
previously and have not seen the design as presented tonight. Mardi Bennett,
spoke in favor of the design with the wall and asked that it be kept in place.
Architect John Spauer stated he would like to meet with the Parks Commission
and explain the design. No one else from the audience wished to speak on this
issue, Mr. Ferrito moved hearing be closed. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried
by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent. Mrs. Benjamin moved to
modify Planning Commissions decision and approve Plan A-1 and have the
Architect to work with Park Commission with the goal being to minimize the
openness and the turf area. This to include making the water fountain
handicapped accessible. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes.
Mayor Ventura was absent. Town Attorney to prepare the appropriate resolution
and present for Council consideration.
CONSENT ITEM 1c
Letter from the Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley requesting permission to
hold an Animal Care-athon 10K race on Sunday, August 16th, at 8:00 a.m.,
Speaking on this issue was Kathy Snow employee of the Humane Society. She
had began the permit process in January by contacting the Police Department,
spoke to a Police Sergeant in February and was told at that time there would be
no problem in getting a permit. All she had to do was make a formal request
about two months before the race, stating what the route of the race is and then
the Council would vote on it at that time. She has followed that schedule and
now has the formal letter of request. The Police Department contacted her
stating that the Police Dept. would not recommend granting the permit due to
staff shortages. There has been quite a bit of money invested in this race with
prizes donated for the race and approximately $700.00 worth of advertising was
done. Now was told permission will not be granted. She needs to know as soon
as possible what is going to be done. The need for police officers would be for
about one hour on August 16. It was consensus of Council to have staff to
investigate the possible use of other security officers in other jurisdictions and
come back with a plan to handle the requests that have been received. This
action will include the letter from the Youth Science Institute who have requested
permission to hold their fourth annual Vasona Park 10 K Wildlife Run on Sunday
September 27, 1987 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
1987-88 BUDGET
Vice Mayor Carlson stated this was the time and place duly noted for continued
public hearing to consider 1987-88 operating budget including use of Revenue
Sharing and Community Development Block Grant Funding. Continued from
June 9, 1987. Mr. Ferrito stated he has not listened to tapes and will not be
voting on this if any action is taken. Speaking was John Lochner concerning the
Fire Bell. The Committee will be holding fund raiser events but until this can
happen, they are requesting 35,000 for seed money to complete the project of
the installation of the fire bell. This money would be refunded upon Committee's
receipts from the fund raising events. After further discussion Mrs. Benjamin
moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of
three ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained and Mayor Ventura was absent.
AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE WEST TAX EXEMPT FINANCING
David Hamilton, Chief Finance Officer for the American Baptist Homes of the
West spoke to Council on their request that the Town facilitate the tax exempt
financing of the Terraces of Los Gatos. Also speaking to this issue was Woody
Nedom, 16280 Azalea Way, who stated he had heard the concerns of the people
re traffic when this project had been before the Council. He has read the report
on their request and feels staff report is very good and urges Council to accept
staff recommendation. After further discussion Mr.Ferrito moved to accept staff
recommendation and not approve request to participate in tax exempt financing.
Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was
absent.
MINUTES JUNE 1, 1987
Corrections were made on pg. 2 - subject Payroll - last line to be added as follow:
"Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously" Pg. 6 - subject General Plan
Amendment GP-87-6 the last two lines of the paragraph to read".. Boulevard,but
opposed General Plan amendment regarding the Auto sales in the Downtown
and since this was a joint motion and could only be taken as a single motion,
because of State law, He had to vote no.". Pg 7 - subject - Capacity Standards -
the 6th line from the bottom of the paragraph to read. "Mr. Hamilton stated if
Council did not wish to approve any more development, then they should have
something that shuts down the General Plan." Pg. 8 - subject - Centennial
Banner the las sentences to read" Mrs. Benjamin and Mayor Ventura abstained
from voting due to their being members of the Centennial Committee". Mrs.
Benjamin moved for the approval of the minutes of June 1, 1987, as amended.
Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was
absent.
TREASURER"S REPORT APRIL 1987
It was noted Council received Treasurer's report for April 1987.
FIREWORKS LOS GATOS CENTENNIAL
Mrs. Benjamin moved to waive the reading for an ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN
OF LOS GATOS AMENDING ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 12 OF THE TOWN
CODE PERMITTING PUBLIC DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS FOR THE TOWN OF
LOS GATOS CENTENNIAL. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four
ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent. Town Clerk read title of Ordinance. Mrs.
Benjamin moved for introduction of the Ordinance. Mr. Hamilton seconded.
Motion fails by vote of two ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent and Mr. Carlson and
Mr. Ferrito voting no. Mr. Ferrito's reason for his no vote was that he does not
feel Town should have fireworks, given the risks, feels its environmentally
unsafe. Mr. Hamilton then moved Council continue to June 22, 1987. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
1987/88 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the continuance of this item to June 22, 1987. Mr.
Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
FUNDING OF TOWN SERVICES AT 86/87 LEVEL
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the continuation of the adoption of RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING CONTINUATION OF FUNDING FOR TOWN SERVICES AT
THE 1986/87 AUTHORIZATION LEVEL PENDING ADOPTION OF THE 1987/88
BUDGET to June 22, 1987. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four
ayes. Mr.Ventura was absent.
1987-88 CLASSIFICATION PLAN
Mrs. Benjamin moved to continue this item to June 22, 1987. Mr. Hamilton
seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
1987-88 POSITION ALLOCATION SCHEDULE
Mrs. Benjamin moved to continue this item to June 22, 1987. Mr. Hamilton
seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
1987-88 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
Mrs. Benjamin moved to continue the adoption of A RESOLUTION SETTING
THE FY 1987-88 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR REVENUE GENERATED
FROM "PROCEEDS OF TAXES" PURSUANT TO ARTICLE X111 (B) OF THE
STATE CONSTITUTION to June 22, 1987. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by
vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Information report to notify staff of any meeting cancellations during July and
August, 1987.
HVAC REPAIRS
Informational report for Council.
PRESERVATION OF MEDIAN ROUTE 85
Mr. Ferrito moved to authorize Mayor to send a much stronger letter (than the
one submitted) to Santa Clara County Traffic Authority regarding the preservation
of the Median in Route 85 for future mass transit. Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
TRANSPORTATION 2000 PLAN
Town Manager and Planning Director both spoke of the County putting together
some task forces on Transportation 2000 Plan and thought possibly it would be
good idea for a representative from the Town to be on said Land Use Task
Force. The representative could be a staff member and/or elected official. No
action taken on this tonight.
ARTS COMMISSION APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
Discussion was held on this whereby Mr. Ferrito stated this was not properly set
forth on the agenda. He Questioned whether any action could be taken on this
tonight. Discussion was held on this request being premature and Mr. Hamilton
moved to continue this to September 8, 1987 and ask for further report on their
need. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura
was absent.
HUMAN SERVICE INVENTORY PRINTING
Discussion was held on who distributes this item and how many copies are to be
made. Consensus of Council to send this back to the Community Service
Commission for further review with suggestions made by the Council. Have
index so it clearly identifies what organizations are available that people can call
for assistance.
FORMATION OF HANDICAP APPEALS BOARD
Discussion was held whereby it was noted the Town has had only one problem
where Council appointed a sub committee of Council members to act. Mr.
Hamilton stated he felt this should continue and not appoint an advisory appeals
board. Sub committee to consisted of Mr. Hamilton and Mayor Ventura. Mr.
Hamilton moved to have the sub committee along with Building Official and Mr.
Lewis be able to handle these problems. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by
vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
Town Attorney stated Council will be adjourning this meeting to Close Session to
be held on June 22, 1987 to discuss pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 (c)
Institution of litigation concerning HVAC System in addition to Labor Relations.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:35 p.m. Mr. Hamilton moved to adjourn the meeting to 7:00 p.m., June 22,
1987 at which time they will conduct Closed Session meeting prior to June 22
meeting which will be held at 7:30 p.m., Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by
vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent.
ATTEST:
Rose E. Aldag
Town Clerk