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