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M 06-29-87TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA JUNE 29, 1987 TOWN COUNCIL The Town Council/Parking authority met in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall at 7:50 p.m., in continued regular session. ROLL CALL PRESENT:Joanne Benjamin, Thomas J. Ferrito, Robert L. Hamilton and Mayor Brent N. Ventura. ABSENT:Eric D. Carlson. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Town Attorney reported that Council had met in Closed Session following the Council meeting of June 22, 1987, discussion was held on Labor Relations and a personnel item. No decision was made and there is nothing to report. Town Attorney reported that prior to tonight's Council meeting Council had met in Closed Session and pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a). There was no discussion on pending litigation of Farwell v Town of Los Gatos but, discussion was held on pending litigations of Pendar v Town of Los Gatos. There is nothing to report. Discussion was also held on Labor Relations and there is nothing to report. BID AWARD - HVAC SYSTEM Discussion was held on the five bids received for the Chiller replacement for Civic Center air conditioning system. Director of Parks, Forestry and Maintenance answered questions of Council and after much discussion, Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation and award the bid to Foothill Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. for the installation of a Carrier Chiller Model 30 HR-160 in the amount of $51,305.00, with the stipulation that the actual date of completion be July 30th and contract to state that a $100.00 a day penalty will accrue after July 30th, 1987. Mr. Hamilton stated he would second the motion if the penalty allows the contractor four weeks from the date he receives the equipment from the factory. Mrs. Benjamin did not change her motion or include the suggestion. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent. Mr. Hamilton stated he supported the motion but objected to not allowing the contractor the extra time before penalties would accrue. 1987-88 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of resolution No. 1987-72 entitled, A RESOLUTION SETTING THE FY 1987-88 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR REVENUE GENERATED FROM "PROCEEDS OF TAXES" PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII (B) OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent. 1987-88 OPERATING BUDGET & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-73 entitled, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987-88. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by vote of three ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent an Mr. Ferrito voted no, stating he had heard all the tapes on the budget hearings but does not agree with some of the decisions made by Council. CLASSIFICATION PLAN & HOURLY EMPLOYEE SALARIES FOR 1987-88 Mr.Ferrito moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-74 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS RESCINDING CERTAIN PRIOR RESOLUTIONS AND ADOPTING SCHEDULES OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS AND SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent. Mr. Ferrito moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-75 entitled, A RESOLUTION SETTING HOURLY EMPLOYEE SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987-88.Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent. ORDINANCE TO PERMIT FIREWORKS FOR LOS GATOS CENTENNIAL EVENT Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1730 entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 12 OF THE TOWN CODE PERMITTING PUBLIC DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS FOR THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CENTENNIAL. Mayor Ventura seconded. Carried by vote of three ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent and Mr. Ferrito voted no, as he feels this is environmentally unsafe and is concerned about changing the existing law for just this event. 1986-87 POLICE OFFICERS MOU CONTINUATION Mr. Ferrito moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-76 entitled, A RESOLUTION CONTINUING INDEFINITELY THE 1986-87 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AND THE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent. 1986-87 T.E.A. MOU CONTINUATION Mr. Ferrito moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-77 entitled, A RESOLUTION CONTINUING INDEFINITELY THE 1986-87 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AND THE TOWN EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION. Mayor Ventura seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent. 1986-87 AFSCME MOU CONTINUATION Mr. Ferrito moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-78 entitled, A RESOLUTION CONTINUING INDEFINITELY THE 1986-87 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AND AFSCME. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Carlson was absent. 1986-87 FUNDING TOWN SERVICES CONTINUATION No action needed, as budget was adopted. CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL TO HIRE EXECUTIVE RECRUITER FOR HIRING NEW POLICE CHIEF Mr. Ferrito moved to authorize staff to proceed to select an executive recruiting firm to aid in the selection of a new Police Chief. Mayor Ventura seconded. Motion fails. Mrs.Benjamin and Mr. Hamilton voting no and Mr. Carlson was absent. It was consensus of Council to regendize this for the next meeting when there will be a full Council. REQUEST FOR FUNDING FOR FIRE BELL Mayor Ventura and Councilmember Joanne Benjamin has requested that Council reconsider the request of the Fire Bell Committee for funding for the construction of the Fire Bell structure. Mrs. Benjamin stated she feels if Council provides money in the beginning, it would be very difficult to do fund raising. She would suggest a loan of some amount so the committee could begin the construction and try and have it completed by the Centennial. This loan would be paid back to the Town when funds have been raised. Discussion was held on the cost of installation and if in house personnel could be used. Mr. Bryant, Director of Parks, Forestry and Maintenance spoke to Council and explained the need for expertise work regarding the installation of the fire bell. He also explained the cost for light standards and cement needed to begin this work. Further discussion was held whereby Mrs. Benjamin moved to grant a loan to the Fire Bell Committee in the amount of $10,000.00, this to be repaid after their fund raising activities. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of three ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ventura stated this meeting will be adjourned to an Closed Session to be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 1987. Attorney Levinger stated the subject of the Closed Session would be subject to Government Code 54956.9 (a) to discuss pending litigation of Farwell v Town of Los Gatos. Report of this Closed Session will be made at the next Council meeting. Mayor Ventura declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ATTEST: Rose E. Aldag Town Clerk