M 01-20-87TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
JANUARY 20, 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: Joanne Benjamin, Thomas J. Ferrito, Robert L. Hamilton and
Mayor Brent N. Ventura.
ABSENT:Eric D. Carlson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
APPOINTMENTS STUDENT PARK COMMISSIONERS
Nancy Toombs, member of the Parks Commission, referred to applications
received for the 2 vacancies for student Park Commissioner. She stated five
students had applied. Interviews had been held by the Parks Commission
Interview Committee and Ariana S. Niemann and Geoffrey Ezgar were
recommended for appointment. Mrs. Toombs introduced Ms. Niemann and Mr.
Ezgar. Mrs. Benjamin moved Council confirm the appointment of Ariana
Niemann and Geoffrey Ezgar to serve as student Park Commissioner's for one
year. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was
absent.
APPOINTMENTS PARKING COMMISSION
Mayor Ventura stated that prior to tonight's meeting, interviews for the vacancies
on the Parking Commission had been held. Applicants for said positions were
Rex Morton, Gene Rugani, Lester Attaway and Andrea H. Holding. It was noted
that Mr. Attaway had called the Clerk's Office and requested his application be
withdrawn at this time. Mrs. Benjamin moved for the reappointment of Rex
Morton and Mr. Rugani. The application of Mrs. Holding to be held, as there is
another vacancy do to Mr. Mc Nulty letter of resignation. Clerk is directed to
advertise for this vacancy and Mrs. Holding's application will be considered at
that time. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was
absent.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Town Attorney Mary Jo Levinger, stated Council had met in Closed Session prior
to tonight's meeting and pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
discussed litigations of Overhouse v Town and Safe on 17 v Town (Guadalupe
College) and there is nothing to report. Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9 (c) Council discussed the institution of litigation on zoning violation and
there is nothing to report.
COMMUNICATIONS (REFERRAL/FILE)
a.Letter from EnhanceLife Volkssporters, regarding historical Los Gatos
walk to be held March 28-29, 1987. Mrs. Benjamin moved to refer this to Town
Manager for report. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr.
Carlson was absent.
b.Letter from Humane Society regarding Ordinance relating to animals and
vehicles. It was noted Council acted on this and will investigate further with a
report.
c.Letter from Los Gatos Elks Lodge #1857 regarding permission to sponsor
a concert and bar-b-que June 13, 1987 at Oak Meadow Park. Mrs. Benjamin
moved to refer this to Town Manager for report. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried
by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
d.Letter from Pasteur Yuen regarding retaining wall on Los Cerritos Drive.
Mrs. Benjamin moved to refer this to Town Manager for report. Mr. Hamilton
seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
Informational report for Council re schedule of all Town Boards & Commission
meetings as well as those County-wide meetings requiring Council
representation. Town Manager stated this is a calendar for January and
February and staff will attempt to improve this by the next Council meeting.
PAYROLL OF JANUARY 16, 1987
Mrs. Benjamin moved for approval of January 16, 1987 payroll in the amount of
$136,196.94 and payroll related warrants in the amount of $114,879.19. Mr.
Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE JANUARY 1, 1987
Mrs. Benjamin moved for approval of January 1987 warrants in the amount of
$272,357.16. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson
was absent.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
No public hearings scheduled for February at this time.
CODE OFFICER MONTHLY REPORT
Informational report for Council.
SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT STATUS REPORT
Informational report for Council.
REVITALIZATION UNIV/EDELEN HISTORIC DIST.
Informational report for Council. Town Manager stated neighborhood meetings
would be held for input from the residents. This meeting has been scheduled for
January 27, 1987 at 4:00 p.m. in the lower level conference room.
CLAIM OF GREG GUYTON
Mrs. Benjamin moved to reject the claim of Greg Lance Guyton. Mr. Hamilton
seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
LOT DEPTH DEFINITION
Mrs. Benjamin moved to refer the definition of lot depth to the Planning
Commission for study and report back with a low priority. Mr. Hamilton
seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent. Mr. Ferrito
asked that staff assure Council that if any similar lot depth issues arise, then that
application would be held and the issue not be resolved until Council resolves
this question. This was assured.
AMENDMENT TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Ordinance No.1705 entitled, ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE TOWN CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE TO INCLUDE THE
FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR AS A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE. Mr. Hamilton
seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Mrs. Benjamin moved for approval of Notice of Completion and Certificate of
Acceptance for 17471 Farley Road (Mini Storage) Vasona Associates, Farley
One. Mayor be authorized to execute said Notice and Clerk to record. Mr.
Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
HANDICAPPED PARKING - 66 CHESTER STREET
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1987-6 entitled,
HANDICAPPED PARKING - 66 CHESTER STREET. This establishes one
handicapped parking space in front of 66 Chester Street. Mr. Hamilton
seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent. Discussion
was held whether future resolutions should include language to withdraw
handicap access parking when tenant or owner moves from this address.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jerry Block, 109 Millrich Drive, stated the homeowners on Millrich Dr. Wished to
thank Council for their action re the definition of lot depth and will be following the
study on this issue.
Scott Cooper, 17017 Roberts Road, spoke on his and the neighbors concerns re
dangerous situation on Roberts Road as he feels the intersection is unsafe and
asks that Council look into this. Mr. Zapf, Town Engineer, stated that staff is
aware of the problem and there are meetings scheduled with Fisher School and
neighbors to discuss this problem.
APPEAL - 400 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD W.L. HIGGINS
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly published for public
hearing to consider the appeal of Planning Commission denial of Architecture
and Site Application requesting approval of plans to construct an additional office
buildings and of Variance Application requesting approval to waive screen wall
requirements on property located in the "O" zone at 400 Blossom Hill Road. It
was noted a letter had been received from property owner, Mr. Higgins,
requesting the continuance of the meeting to February 2, 1987 meeting so that
all members of Council are present. There being no one in the audience wishing
to speak on this issue, Mrs. Benjamin moved to grant request and continue the
hearing to February 2, 1987. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes.
Mr. Carlson was absent.
PROPOSALS FOR CDBG FUNDS
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly published for public
hearing for allocation of Fy 1987-88 Town Community Service and Community
Development Block Grant Funds. Town Manager stated that at the Council
meeting of December 1, 1986, Council approved to combine the CDBG and
"Town Community service" fund allocation processes. A total of sixteen
applications have been received from organizations for various projects. Copies
of applications have been presented to Council and stated that $50,000 of the
CDBG appropriations are available for the various public service agencies.
Applicants for said funds were:
Catholic Social Services - requesting $15,000.00. Representative for said
agency was Rita Baum.
Food Bank - requesting $4,000.00. Representative for the agency was
Cynthia MrCown.
Live Oak Adult Day Services - requesting $21,000.00. Representative for
said agency was Leta Friedlander.
Los Gatos - Saratoga High School District - requesting $10,425.00 This is
to furnish handicapped access to the bleachers by building a viewing platform.
Representative for the agency was Dorothy Diekmann.
San Jose State University (Health Place) - requesting $14,686.00.
Representative was Dr. Bobbye Gorenberg.
Senior Coordinating Council - requesting $7,500.00. Representative for
the agency was Nelle Hanley.
Discussion was held on the applications and consensus motions were made as
follows:
Mr. Ferrito moved to fund the Food Bank in the amount of $4,000.00. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
Mr. Ferrito moved to fund the Live Oak Adult day Services in the amount
of $18,000.00. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr.
Carlson was absent.
Mr. Ferrito moved to fund the San Jose Stated Univ. (The Health Place)
in the amount of $12,000.00. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of four
ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
Mr. Ferrito moved to fund Catholic Social Services in the amount of
$13,000.00. Motion dies for lack of second. Mrs. Benjamin moved to fund
Catholic Social Services in the amount of $12,000.00. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Mr.
Ventura stated he could not support the motion. The amount is in excess of what
Council had in previous years funded. But he feels there are other organizations
that provide services more directly to Town residents. After further discussion
Mrs. Benjamin amended her motion to fund the Catholic Social Services in the
amount of $11,000.00. Mr. Ferrito accepted the amendment and seconded.
Motion carried by vote of three ayes. Mr. Ventura voting no. Mr. Carlson was
absent.
Mrs. Benjamin moved to fund the Senior Coordinating Council the amount
of $5,000.00. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson
was absent.
Discussion was held on lack of enough funds to fund all organizations. Mr.
Ferrito questioned the possibility of funding the Los Gatos-Saratoga High School
for the purpose for providing handicapped access to the bleachers for all stadium
events, on a matching basis whereby the Town fund 1/3 of cost with Saratoga
and the District each funding a third. Mr. Ventura stated its possible that this
would not have to be funded from CBDG funds if Council feels strongly about the
project and 2/3 of cost is received from the District and from Saratoga, then
Council could possibly consider this at budget time. Discussion was then held on
the Council policy to fund these various organizations from CBDG funds.
Mr. Ventura moved to take $4,000.00 allocated to Catholic Social Services
and give $2,000.00 to San Jose Health Place and $2,000.00 to Live Oak Adult
Day Service. He believes these organizations provide an ongoing day to day
service to Los Gatos residents. Motion dies for lack of second. Mrs. Benjamin
moved to take $2,000.00 allocated to Catholic Social Services and allocate
$1,000.00 to San Jose Health Place and $1,000.00 to Live Oak Adult Day
Service. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by vote of three ayes. Mr. Hamilton
voting no and Mr. Carlson was absent.
Mayor Ventura stated next Council would consider the applications for funding
directly from the Town of Los Gatos pursuant to funds set aside in the FY 1986-
87 for Human Services Programs as well as Art & Education Programs, with 80%
dedicated to Human Service and 20% dedicated to Art & Education Programs.
Applications relating to Community Services Programs are as follows:
Los Gatos Saratoga High School requesting $10,605.00 for the
resurfacing of tennis court at Los Gatos High. Dorothy Diekmann representative,
spoke on the request and answered questions of Council.
Los Gatos Home Delivered Meal Program - requesting $22,544.00 -
representative Noemi Baiza spoke on the issue.
Senior Coordinating Council - requesting $17,221.00 - representative was
Nelle Hanley spoke on services handled by the Coordinating Council.
Teen Health Place - requesting $39,309.00 - Representative Doug Harris
spoke on the request.
Transit Assist - request for $5,883.00. Town Manager stated this is a
statement of rents the Town contributed in the past.
YWCA (Career Program) request for $11,125.00.
Representative Patti
Wilson spoke on the issue giving some back ground information to Council when
the program first began. Ms. Wilson stated she is also requesting that the
Council grant the full amount of rent for this year, 1/2 the rent for next year and
none would be requested for the following years.
Applications for Art & Educational Programs funding from the town funds are as
follows:
Art Docents request for $12,000.00 - Mary Martin representative spoke on
request and answered questions of Council re their services.
California Theater Center - requesting $1,000.00 - Hal Cropp,
representative, spoke on their request and productions that will be preformed.
Discussion was held re matching funds from Campbell to serve schools in their
area.
Photo Guild - requesting $520.00 - Jack Parsons representative spoke on
the program. Mrs. Benjamin questioned the possibility of some of the
photographs be shown so people could see the high quality work that is done by
these photographers.
San Jose Poetry Center - requesting $5,000.00 - Alan Soldofsky and
Joann Knapp representatives spoke on their request and answered questions of
Council.
Youth Science Institute - requesting $5,000.00. Jana Sokale, Manager of
the Vasona Youth Science Institute, spoke on their request and of the poetry
readings and classes that have been scheduled.
There were no other requests. Mrs. Benjamin moved public hearing be closed.
Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
Town Manager stated funds available is $88,800.00 for the Human Services and
$22,200.00 for Arts and Education.
Mrs, Benjamin moved to fund the Art Docents $12,000.00. Mr. Hamilton
seconded. Carried by vote of Three ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained, he is a member
of the Art Docents Board of Directors and Mr. Carlson was absent.
Mrs. Benjamin moved to fund California Theater Center total amount of
$1,000.00, with $500.00 for two performances - one at Fisher School and one at
Los Gatos High; fund $250.00 (1/2 the cost) for one performance at Union and
one performance at Leigh High School; and fund $250.00 (1/2 the cost) for one
performance at Rolling Hills and one performance at Westmont. These funds to
be matched by either City of Campbell, City of San Jose or the School Districts.
Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
Mrs. Benjamin moved to fund Photographic Guild $520.00. Mr. Ferrito
seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
Mr. Hamilton moved to fund the Youth Science Institute in the amount of
$5,000.00. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was
absent.
Mrs. Benjamin moved to fund San Jose Poetry Center in the amount of
$1,500.00 for only the poetry readings by Stanley Kunitz. She feels they would
serve all the residents whereby the courses given are open to everyone. Motion
dies for lack of a second. Mr. Ferrito moved to fund the San Jose Poetry Center
in the amount of $3,680.00. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four
ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent. Mrs. Benjamin stated the reason for her motion
of funding only $1,500.00 to San Jose Poetry was that she felt Council could
have reserved some of that money for the Arts Commission, in case any events
came up that might serve all the residents of Los Gatos and not just a few that
might sign up for a course.
Mayor Ventura stated that completed the Town Funding for the Arts and
Education. Now Council will decide the funding for the Town Community
Services.
Mr. Ferrito moved to fund the Home Delivered Meals Program $22,324.00.
Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
Mr. Ferrito moved to fund Transit Assist in the amount of $5,883.00. Mr.
Ventura seconded. Carried by vote of three ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent. Mrs.
Benjamin abstained, she is a member of the joint powers agency for transit
assist.
Mr. Ferrito moved to fund YWCA (Career Development) in the amount of
$11,125.00 (which includes the rent). Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote
of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
Mr. Ferrito moved to fund the Teen Health Place in the amount of
$39,309.00. Motion dies for lack of second. Mrs. Benjamin moved to fund the
Teen Health Place in the amount of $35,000.00 Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by
vote of three ayes. Mr. Ventura voting no and Mr. Carlson was absent.
Mrs. Benjamin moved to fund the Senior Coordinating Council in the
amount of $14,468.00. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr.
Carlson was absent.
Mrs. Benjamin stated Los Gatos High received no funding for tennis court
repairs and feels they are important, but they are for recreation and monies being
funding are for Human Services and Arts. Mayor Ventura suggested possibly the
High School could present a proposal to the Town at the time of the Capital
Improvement budget hearing which will be held in June.
Mrs. Benjamin moved to authorize the funding of monies as follows:
CBDG FUNDS - HUMAN SERVICES
Catholic Social Services $ 9,000.00
Food Bank 4,000.00
Live Oak Adult Day Care 19,000.00
Los Gatos Saratoga High School District -0-
(Platform)
San Jose State University Health Place 13,000.00
Senior Coordinating Council 5,000.00
(Case Management Program)
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TOTAL $50,000.00
TOWN FUNDS - HUMAN SERVICES
Los Gatos Saratoga High School District $ - 0 -
Santa Clara Department of Social Services 22,324.00
(Home delivered meals)
Senior Coordinating Council 14,468.00
Teen Health Place 35,000.00
Transit Assist 5,883.00
YWCA (Career Development)11,125.00
TOTAL $88,800.00
TOWN FUNDS - ARTS & EDUCATION
Art Docents $12,000.00
California Theatre Center 1,000.00
Photo Guild 520.00
San Jose Poetry Center 3,680.00
Youth Science Institute 5,000.00
TOTAL $22,200.00
Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
It was also noted that Mrs. Benjamin had abstained from voting of the Transit
Assist rental and Mr. Ferrito abstained from voting on funding for Art Docents for
reasons stated previously.
COMMUNICATIONS (FOR ACTION)
a.Application from Happy Days Limousine Service to conduct a limousine
services in the Town of Los gatos and establish a date for public hearing. Mrs.
Benjamin moved Town Clerk to schedule a public hearing for February 17, 1987
to consider the application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent.
b.Letter of resignation from Parking Commission by John McNulty. Mrs.
Benjamin moved to accept resignation with regret and direct the Town Manager
to prepare appropriate Resolution for Council consideration. Clerk to advertise
for vacancy. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson
was absent.
c.Letter from Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation District regarding repaving of
parking lot adjacent to their district office. Gene Goldberg spoke on the
dangerous condition of the parking lot and asked for some temporary repair
service immediately. It was consensus of Council to hold there paving of the lot
until the 1987-88 budget review.
APPEAL-STANGER 101 GLENRIDGE
Mayor Ventura stated he is requesting that this be brought back ad be agendized
for later meeting. So ordered.
PROJECT 8605 SARATOGA MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Hamilton questioned the need for this when there are other projects that are
in dire need of fixing and asked that this project be delayed until Council can
receive a staff report on other, more urgent, problems or projects. Discussion
was held on funds being used for said project. It was noted that this will be
funded form gas tax funds. After further discussion Mr. Ferrito moved for
adoption of Resolution No. 1987-7 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 8605-SARATOGA AVENUE MEDIAN
LANDSCAPING. Mr. Ventura seconded, adding this was a project approved 2
years ago as part of a budget process under Capital Improvement item and
money has been budgeted for it and this is a long term project to improve
Saratoga Avenue the gateway to the Town. Motion carried by vote of three ayes.
Mr. Hamilton voting no and Mr. Carlson was absent.
MINUTES JANUARY 5, 1987
Mr. Hamilton wished the minutes to reflect that under the subject, Withdrawal of
Investments, that he only voted aye on the indemnity agreement and not on the
withdrawal of funds. Mr. Ventura requested correct of typo on page 2, vote of
subject - Alcoholic Beverage License application to read Mr. Hamilton seconded.
Page 4, Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Mr. Ventura and Mr. Ferrito each
wished the minutes to reflect that they would like to see the final form of the
Ordinance keep the current setbacks as the standard but, based on specific
finding made by the Commission, give them the right of flexibility, in terms of
design, to altar those standard setback. Page 5, Secondary Units, request Clerk
to review motions and bring back to Council at the next meeting. So ordered.
MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1987
Correction was made re subject - MANAGEMENT LETTER - to read starting with
the third sentence "January 26, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. was set for meeting to discuss
the Management letter from Main Hurdman, Auditors for the Town. Council
rescheduled meeting with Arts and Museum Commission to February 9, 1987
and Council also reaffirmed a joint meeting with Planning Commission for
January 24, 1987 at 9:30 a.m." Mrs. Benjamin moved for approval of January 6,
1987 minutes as corrected. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes.
Mr. Carlson was absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Town Attorney stated Council would be adjourning to Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 to discuss acquisition of property at 20 Grays
Lane, property owner is G.B. Boyle and the agent is Charles Killian. Report on
this closed session will be made at the next Council meeting.
Mayor Ventura declared the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. to January 26, 1987
at 7:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Rose E. Aldag
Town Clerk