M 05-04-87TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
MAY 4, 1987
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority met in the Council Chambers of the Town
Hall at 7:45 p.m., in regular session.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Joanne Benjamin, Eric D. Carlson, Thomas J. Ferrito, Robert
Hamilton, and Mayor Brent N. Ventura.
ABSENT:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The Town Attorney, Mary Jo Levinger, reported Council met in Closed Session
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and discussed pending
litigation of Titus, Sybil vs. Town of Los Gatos, the Council authorized an
additional $2,500.00 in attorney's fees and defense costs. The case of Costanza
vs. Town of Los Gatos was discussed with no report. Labor relations were also
discussed with no report.
APPOINTMENT PARK COMMISSION
Mayor Ventura stated there is one vacancy on the Los Gatos Park Commission
and one application was received from William E. York. Mr. Ferrito moved to
appoint William E. York to a four year term ending April 1, 1991. Mr. Benjamin
seconded. Carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT LOS GATOS MUSEUM COMMISSION
Mayor Ventura stated there are three vacancies on the Los Gatos Museum
Commission and one application was received from Barbara Jordan. Mrs.
Benjamin moved to reappoint Barbara Jordan to the Los Gatos Museum
Commission. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. The Town Clerk
was directed to readvertise for the two remaining openings on the Los Gatos
Museum Commission.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a.Letter received from the Centennial Corporation requesting a
"Chomp and Stomp", July 11th and 12th. Mrs. Benjamin moved to refer to
the Town Manager for report. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
b.Letter from Photographic Guild requesting Council to participate at
the Award Ceremony on May 22, 1987. Mrs. Benjamin moved to refer this
to the Town Manager for a response. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
c.Letter from the City of Rolling Hills Estates encouraging support of
AB 1608 regarding unsafe operation of commercial vehicles. Mrs.
Benjamin moved to refer this to the Town Manager for a report. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
d.Letter from the Los Gatos Jaycees requesting permission to hold
the "Fiesta de Artes" on August 22nd and 23rd, and expand the area for
more artists by closing Mullen Avenue between University and Edelen
Avenues. Mrs. Benjamin moved to refer this to the Town manager for a
report. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council informational report.
CALENDAR OF MEETINGS
Council informational report of scheduled meetings.
PLAN/PLANNING COMMISSION MONTHLY REPORT
Council informational report.
PAYROLL APRIL 24TH & RELATED WARRANTS
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the approval of payroll warrants in the amount of
$139,283.09; related warrants in the amount of $118,963.54; and corrected
payroll warrant in the amount of $358.00. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - 55 LYNDON AVENUE
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the approval of Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of
Completion for St. Mary's Church, 55 Lyndon Avenue. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - TRACT 7594
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the approval of Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of
Completion for Tract 7594, Hyacinth Lane and Alerche Drive. Mr. Carlson
seconded. Carried unanimously.
HILLSIDE SPECIFIC PLAN REPORT
Council informational report.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE 49 E. MAIN ST.
Council informational report.
STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATION TOWN-OWNED BUILDINGS
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation and reject all proposals;
include structural studies of Town-owned building in future Capital Improvement
Program; and proceed with structural review of Tait Avenue Museum. Mr.Carlson
seconded. Carried unanimously.
SEISMIC SAFETY BUILDING INVENTORY
Mrs. Benjamin moved to continue recommendation of Seismic Safety Committee
to 1988-89 Fiscal Year. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
REFUND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BOND ESTIMATE (BOITANO)
Council informational report.
CLAIM - CORBETT
Mrs. Benjamin moved to reject the claim of Kevin and Betty Corbett, as
presented by Paul M.Steele. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
CHILDREN'S CULTURAL EXCHANGE EXHIBITION
Council informational report.
RESIGNATION - ROSALIE LINCOLN MUSEUM COMMISSION
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept, with regret, the resignation of Rosalie Lincoln
from the Los Gatos Museum Commission. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMUNITY SERVICES AWARD
Mrs.Benjamin moved to approve the Community Services Award and application
and allocate $112.00 from the revenues received through the Youth Advisory
Commission's two dances to implement the program. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
TRANSIT ASSIST JOINT POWERS AGENCIES ALTERNATIVES TO TOWN'S
PROGRAM
Council informational report.
AB 937 - LIFTING BAN ON CONCURRENT SALES OF GAS & ALCOHOL
Mrs. Benjamin moved to oppose assembly Bill 937 and authorize the Mayor to
transmit the Council's opposition to Assemblymen Condit and Quackenbush as
well as the organization opposing the bill. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously. Mr. Ferrito stated this bill would lift local ban on concurrent sales of
gasoline and alcohol. The bill would also restrict local control. Letters to be sent
to Senator Rebecca Morgan, Mr. Vasconcellos and Mr. Cortese.
ANNEXATION- LOMA STREET #1
Mrs.Benjamin moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-47 entitled, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS LOMA STREET #1 TO THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS. Mr.Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
KNOWLES DRIVE 4-WAY STOP
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of resolution No 1987-48 entitled,
VEHICULAR STOP KNOWLES DRIVE/CAPRI DRIVE. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
NON-ELECTED DUTIES OF TOWN CLERK SALARY
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-49 entitled, A
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE NON-ELECTED
DUTIES OF THE TOWN CLERK. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
AGREEMENT - CDBG & TOWN COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT RECIPIENTS
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-50 entitled, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND TOWN FUND RECIPIENTS. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
APPEAL - DENIED TREE REMOVAL 48 CHESTNUT ST.
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of resolution No. 1987-51 entitled,
RESOLUTION DENYING APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION DENYING REQUEST TO REMOVE TWO OAK TREES ON
PROPERTY IN THE R-1:12,000 ZONE (DAVID QUINN - 48 CHESTNUT
STREET.). Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
APPEAL - DENIED 442 N. SANTA CRUZ AVE.
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of Resolution No.1987-52 entitled,
RESOLUTION DENYING APPEAL FROM DECISION OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
CONCERNING FIRE WALL PROTECTION AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS FOR
PROPOSED RECONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDING. (442 N.
SANTA CRUZ - SAM CHUCK ASSOC.). Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by a
vote of four ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no.
ORDINANCE DEFINITION RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR ELDERLY
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1717 entitled, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADDING A DEFINITION
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE - AMENDING ZONE FROM R-1:40,000 & RM:8,000 TO R.P.D.
(110 WOOD ROAD)
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1718 entitle AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING ORDINANCE 938
WHICH AMENDED THE ZONING ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE
NO. 17 FROM R-1:40,000 AND RM:8,000 TO "R.P.D.". Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
AMENDING ZONE ORD. & REZONING 43 ACRES SOUTH OF KENNEDY
ROAD
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.1719 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 76 FROM HR-20 TO
RESOURCE CONSERVATION. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by a vote of
four ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no.
REZONING 6.42 ACRES JONES ROAD & EUCLID AVENUE
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1720 entitled, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 77 rezoning to resource
conservation. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joyce Hlava, Mayor of Saratoga and Los Gatos' representative on the IGC Solid
Waste Committee, discussed the first IGC Solid Waste report. Stating the
County is generating 2 million tons of garbage a year; cooperative action is
needed among the cities and County government along with landfill owners and
scavenger companies; a common base of information is needed that is why the
annual report was done; and Santa Clara County is the only County that allows
unrestricted garbage to come into the County; the IGC will ask each city to
approve a Solid Waste Plan Amendment to require a plan amendment for any
out of County waste to come into the County and protect our facilities. There
was also discussion on starting a recycling policy with scavenger companies.
Susan Anawalt requested Council adopt a driving resolution and prevent further
abusive driving tragedies. She read the following proposed resolution:
DRIVING RESOLUTION
"The Town of Los Gatos hereby resolves that active measures should be
taken to reduce abusive driving that is manifested in recklessness,
drunkness, inappropriate speed, and weaving.
Further, in order to protect the community from the tragic
consequences of bad driving, the Council will request and support county
and statewide proposals to better educate drivers at all levels and to
curtail abusive driving."
Vicki Mazzaferro and Mrs. Mazzaferro also spoke on this issue.
Betty McClendon, 18 Loma Alta, requested Council put in a traffic signal at the
corner of Loma Alta Avenue and Los Gatos Boulevard. She submitted a letter
from Charles Torrey with suggestions for traffic safety improvements.
Linda Lubeck, 37 Filmer Avenue,is this evening representative from the Chamber
of Commerce.
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN GP-87-5
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider amendments to the General Plan, PG-87-5, concerning the sales of
new and used automobiles in the Central Business District. No one from the
audience wished 60 speak on this issue. Mrs. Benjamin moved to close the
public hearing. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Benjamin
moved to make the Negative Declaration. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by a
vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito vote no. Mrs. Benjamin moved to continue this
item to May 18, 1987. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. This is
being postponed so the General Plan Amendment may be combined with
another General Plan Amendment to create General Plan Amendment No. 2 for
1987.
AMENDMENTS - DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN GP-87-6 SALES OF NEW &
USED CARS IN CENTRAL BUSINESS DIST.
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted to consider
amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan, GP-87-6, concerning the sales of
new and used automobiles in the Central Business District. No one in the
audience wished to speak on this issue. Mrs. Benjamin moved to close the
public hearing. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Mrs. Benjamin
moved to make the Negative Declaration. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by a
vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito voted no. Mrs. Benjamin moved to continue this
item to May 18, 1987. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. This item is
being postponed until the General Plan Amendment GP-87-5 has been adopted
since a finding of consistency with the General Plan is required.
AMENDMENTS - ZONING ORD. A-87-3, SALES OF NEW & USED CARS IN
THE C-2 ZONE
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted to consider
amendments to the town Zoning Ordinance, a-87-3, concerning the sales of new
and used automobiles in the C-2 Zone (Central Business District Commercial
Zone). No one from the audience wished to speak on this issue. Mrs. Benjamin
moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mrs. Benjamin moved to make the Negative Declaration. Mr. Hamilton
seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito vote no. Mrs. Benjamin
moved to continue this item to May 18, 1987. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried
unanimously. This item is being postponed until the General Plan Amendment
GP-87-5 has been adopted since a finding of consistency with the General Plan
and Downtown Specific Plan is required.
APPEAL 104 UNIVERSITY AVENUE (GORK)
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted to consider the
appeal of Planning Commission's denial of a request for approval of plans to
convert additional residential space to commercial, retail or office area on
property located in the C-2 Zone, S-74-151A. Property located at 104 University
Avenue. Owner John Gork. Jim Van Houten, 111 Mary Way, representing the
property owner, spoke in support of the appeal and answered questions on the
sequence for the structure from residential to residential and commercial. He
also presented photographs in support of the appeal. Mr. Ferrito stated the
policies of the Downtown Specific Plan clearly stated the residential uses shall be
preserved and the rental stock should be maintained. There was discussion on
whether the vacant space had been used as a rental in the last five years; traffic
impact; whether there is current vacant space available for the use; whether the
structure has serious defects to be a hazard; and 550 square feet would be
converted from residential to commercial downstairs, 1,250 square feet approved
for commercial use and another 680 square feet Planning Commission wants
converted back to residential. John Gork, property owner, also spoke in support
of his request. No one else from the audience wished to speak on the appeal.
Mr. Carlson moved the public hearing be closed. Mr. Hamilton seconded.
Carried unanimously. Mr. Bowman, Planning Director, answered questions of
Council regarding mixed uses in the commercial zone. This property is not
located in the mixed use it is in the Central Business District and there is no
specific listing for mixed use residential and commercial in the definition in the
central business district. Mixed uses have been allowed with Conditional Use
Permits. He also read policy 8 of the Housing Element regarding the
preservation of residential dwellings in non-residential designated areas and
Policy 9 regarding the Town supporting mixing residential uses in commercial
areas. Policy 3 states, "The Town shall attempt to maintain the range 30 to 35
percent of the total dwelling units as rental units." Mr. Ferrito moved to uphold
the decision of the Planning Commission's decision and deny the appeal for the
conversion from residential to commercial use at 104 University Avenue and
refer this to the Town Attorney for preparation of the appropriate resolution. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Hamilton vote no. Mr.
Carlson stated his reason for seconding the motion was because small rental
units are the only way the Town can provide low income rental units for singles or
elderly that want to live in Town. The goal of the General Plan to preserve rental
stock is more important than the goal of office space or full utilization of the
property. Mr. Carlson moved to allow the applicant to reapply for 600 square feet
(or there about) residential downstairs and the conversion of the remaining to
commercial without fee and the property owner has the right to apply to convert
this to a residential unit as well as commercial. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried
unanimously.
APPEAL - 50 UNIVERSITY AVE. (MIMI'S ROOFTOP CAFE) HANDICAP
ACCESS
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider the appeal of the Town of Los Gatos Building Official's decision
regarding handicap access for Mimi's Rooftop Cafe, 50 University Avenue.
Frank Van Devender, owner of the restaurant and David Benevento, contractor
of the project, spoke in support of the appeal stating 1) remodeling the kitchen is
over 83% of the project; 2) 13% of the budget is to upgrade the appearance of
the fountain area of the restaurant; and 3) less than 3% would go to refloor the
existing dining areas. He feels the addition of ramps, lifts and other means of
creating access to the restaurant and lowering the dining room floor and its cost
would be financially prohibitive for the owner. There was discussion on the
various levels of the dining rooms and the use of ramps vs. lowering the floor.
Mr. Jim Lewis, 156 Vista del Monte, stated the remodeled area would be a
waiting area with a bar. It is congregating area for everyone and it is important
that it be handicap accessible. He is against the lift and gave alternate
suggestions. Shawn Sullivan, Old Town Management, stated Old Town has
taken care of the handicap accessible restroom and he does not feel the ramps
would solve the problem. There was also discussion on an alternate waiting
room that would be handicap accessible. Mr. Ferrito suggested a Handicap
Accessible Subcommittee be formed to meet with the applicants and work out
problems before they get to Council. Mrs. Benjamin moved the subcommittee
and Mr. Lewis meet with the applicant and continue this public hearing to May
18, 1987. Mayor Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. Mayor Ventura
appointed Mr. Hamilton and Mrs. Benjamin appointed Mayor Ventura to the
subcommittee. The Committee is to return with better representation of the
alternatives.
RECESS
Mayor Ventura declared a 10 minute recess. Meeting reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
APPEAL - DENIAL FOR PLANS MINI-WAREHOUSE (761 UNIVERSITY)
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for Council
consideration to consider the appeal of Planning Commission's denial of request
for approval of plans for the construction of a mini-warehouse storage facility, S-
78-7A, and for permission to have a single family residence for use by a resident
manager for property in the LM Zone. Property located at 761 University
Avenue, U-78-3A; owner/agent, Jon P. Anderson Public Storage, Inc. John Knott,
Development Coordintor of Public Storage, spoke on down sizing the project
from its original form; truck hauling size and weight (trucks are same size as
presently used on the site); amount of dirt removed from the project; highest
point of the building is 23 feet, lowest point is 20 feet; traffic would be minimal;
the users would be primarily Los Gatos residents; and approved use for the site.
Mr. Knott presented a petition to the Council in favor of the project. Dan Brown,
Development Vice President of Public Storage and Bozidar Rajkovski, architect
for the project also spoke on the appeal and answered Council's questions. Mr.
Carlson stated in order to overturn the decision of the Planning Commission,
Council must make a finding of error a
nd it cannot, by law, take into consideration the cost of the project. He asked Mr.
Knott what are the majors errors of the Planning Commission. Mr. Knott
answered 1) the Planning Commission misunderstood the amount of dirt to be
removed and the concern with traffic; 2) this project provides a service that is
valuable to small small business and households; and 3) the size of the project
is within the floor area ratios. Benjamin Guilardi, 103 Cedarcrest Place; Linda
lobeck, 47 Filmore; Jon Anderson, property owner; Dirk Reed, 24250 Loma
Prieta, property next to project; and Jim Zanardi, property owner next to project
spoke in support of the project.
Dale O'Toole, owner of the Los Gatos Mini Storage; and Madeline Long, Mini
Storage renter spoke against the project. No one else from the audience wished
to speak on this issue. Mr. Carlson moved the public hearing be closed. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. There was further discussion on the
range of sizes of each storage unit from 5 x 5 up to 300 square feet; making the
finding of error; the scale of the development is bigger than the Planing
Commission wants in that part of town; can the developer go one third less than
the original size. Mrs. Benjamin spoke on her concerns of the size of the project
and unwillingness of the applicant to work with the Planning Commission. Mr.
Ferrito thinks the Planning Commission misfocused on the question of the offhall
and size of truck and traffic. He wants this to be sent back to the Planning
Commission for more detail. Mr. Hamilton feels this puts the applicant in a bad
position if the project is sent back to the Planning Commission. Mr. Carlson,
because of the legality of the situation, can not find where the Planning
Commission erred from the testimony in the Planning Commission minutes. He
feels the use is a reasonable idea and is worried about the scale of the building
and the Council should not be designing project. Mayor Ventura feels the design
and landscaping is good. His only problem is the size of the project and feels
that 60,000 gross area would fit the site. Mr. Carlson moved to find the Planning
Commission erred with respect to their grading and leaving the dirt on the site
was an alternative not considered and the one Council would prefer. Council
remands this to the Planning Commission with a finding that Council thinks the
use is appropriate for the zone and Planning Commission to look at something
not as drastic as a two-third reduction but more like a one-third reduction from
the original project considered by the developer. Mayor Ventura seconded.
Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no.
ZONE CHANGE 357 LOS GATOS BLVD. (FLICK)
Rick Melzig, 340 Bella Vista Avenue and Wanta Kownacki, 342 Bella Vista
Avenue, both spoke regarding not receiving a notice of the public hearing and
their concerns on traffic problem the project will generate. Dave Flick, developer,
spoke on the problems not adopting the ordinance will incur. There was Council
discussion on the requirements of State law for Council hearing of a zone change
is to notice in a paper of general circulation 10 days prior to the hearing. Mr.
Bowman stated, Planning Commission was asked by Council to give more notice
than required by State law but Council did not adopt the same rule for
themselves. It has been standard procedure that the Clerk send the minimum
notices required by law, this being the applicant and appellant. The Town
Attorney stated according to Government Code Section 65092 there would be
requirement to send notice if a written request for notice had been filed. Also
section 65093 indicates the failure for any person to receive notice shall not
constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the actions of a local agency for
which the notice was given. Mr. Ferrito requested a staff report regarding what
happens to the lists for public hearings between the Planning Department and
Clerk's Office. Mr. Hamilton moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 1721 entitled,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 78 FROM R-1:8,000-PD. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Ferrito and Mayor
Ventura voted no.
4-LOT SUBDIV. BACK TO ACREAGE 155 COLLEGE AVE.
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider Planning Commission recommendation to revert an existing 4-lot
Subdivision of 1.121 acres back to acreage and eliminate all interior property
lines on property in the R-1:8,000 zone. (155 College Avenue - Jon P.
Anderson). This has been continued from the April 6, 1987 Council meeting.
There was a request to continue this to June 1, 1987. Mrs. Benjamin moved to
continue this item to the June 1, 1987 Council meeting. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
MINUTES APRIL 20, 1987
Mr. Ferrito requested on page 2, under Code Officer Quarterly Report, change
his concerns to read, "concerned there might be a sale or transfer of the property
and that the Town's action ought to be on the record at the Recorder's Office so
that any potential buyer or transferee would know about the Council's previous
action." On page 7, change "add" to "has" in his statement on KMG Main
Hurdman Additional Expenditures. Same page and subject, add that is motion to
accept and authorize payment is a restatement of his motion made earlier. Page
8, SB 516 change "this" in the last sentence to "the bill". Mrs. Benjamin moved to
accept the minutes of April 20, 1987 as amended. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
CLERK REPORT LEGAL ADVERTISING
Mr. Ferrito request a report from the Clerk regarding the legal advertising
problem and have it agendized for the next meeting.
ORDINANCE AMEND CHAPTER 1 - TOWN CODE - OFFICIAL TOWN
HOLIDAYS
Mr. Carlson moved to waive the reading for AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 1 OF THE TOWN CODE RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF
OFFICIAL TOWN HOLIDAYS. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously. The
Deputy Clerk read the title of the Ordinance. Mr. Carlson moved to introduce the
Ordinance. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE AMEND. 16 OF TOWN CODE RE DESIGNATION OF HOLIDAYS
FOR TIME-LIMIT PARKING
Mr.Ferrito moved to waive the reading for AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 16 OF THE TOWN CODE RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF
HOLIDAYS FOR THE PURPOSE OF TIME-LIMIT PARKING. Mr. Hamilton
seconded. Carried unanimously. Deputy Clerk read title of the Ordinance. Mr.
Ferrito moved for introduction of the Ordinance. Mayor Ventura seconded.
Carried unanimously.
AUDITING SERVICES REQUEST FOR PREPOSALS
The Town Manager report Mr. Carlson requested the RFP be amended to
include no payment for additional services would be made without prior written
approval of the Town Manager and Town Council. Mr. Carlson added, if there is
no change in the total compensation, the Town Manager is authorized to
reallocate funds among the tasks of the RFP. Mr. Carlson moved to approve the
Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide the Town auditing service for the three
year period from 1986/87 through 1988/89, including the above mentioned
amendments. Mayor Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. A copy of the
proposals are to go to the Town Clerk and Treasurer for comments and
recommendations.
REGIONAL APPROACH SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS
At the Council's joint meeting with the Community Services Commission it was
suggested that the Council contact San Jose regarding the need to address a
regional solution to assist the homeless. Mr. Carlson reported the City of San
Jose, on May 7, will be voting for support of a shelter for the homeless. It is
important to get the City of San Jose to take the lead. This is a regional problem
and other cities are contributing to the problem the City of San Jose has. He
requested that if San Jose takes the lead, Los Gatos should contribute financially
to the situation and a letter to that effect be sent. It was consensus of Council to
accept the proposed letter and change the last line to read, "We would
encourage you to spearhead a regional approach and would be willing to offer
our financial participation in such a project.".
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ventura declared the meeting adjourned at 12:00 a.m. to a Closed
Session. The Town Attorney stated Council would discuss, in Closed
Session,pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, acquisition of 20 Grays
Lane, negotiations with Charles Kilian. Report on the Closed Session will be
made at the Council meeting of May 11, 1987.
ATTEST:
Rebecca L. Yates
Sr. Deputy Clerk