M 06-14-88TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
JUNE 14, 1988
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority met in the Council Chambers at the Town
Hall at 8:05 p.m. in a continued adjourned meeting.
PRESENT:Joanne Benjamin, Thomas J. Ferrito, Robert L. Hamilton,
Brent N. Ventura and Mayor Eric D. Carlson.
ABSENT:None.
Mayor Carlson announced that he had been informed late this afternoon that the
City Manager of Campbell, William
Podorsek, had suffered a severe heart attack and directed staff to send a card on
behalf of the Council.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Town Manager reported on changes that have been made to the Capital
Improvement Program. Discussion was held on the various changes and
Manager answered questions of Council.
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUDGET 1988/89
Mayor stated this was the time and place to consider budget of the Community
Services Division. Manager answered questions of Council. Mayor Carlson
referred to Administration Programs stating he would like to see indicators as to
how much time in being spent in meetings with various groups the Town is
supporting. Also on page 170 would like to see indicator and goal showing the
percentage of time the Neighborhood Center building is used and show a
breakdown on the kind of events that are being held in the building and show the
cost recovering on the use of the building.
COMMUNITY GRANTS
Mayor Carlson stated this is the time and place for anyone from the audience to
speak on funding of the Community Grant Programs. He stated Council had
received letters from various groups and Council appreciated the input. Council
a week ago Monday Council voted to provide approximately a constant level of
funding to the organization as has been done the last couple of years, regardless
of the help the Town receives from the Federal or State Government and
probably by next year all the funding will come from the general fund. That
amount is approximately $160,000 dollars for direct grants for the various
organizations. Mayor referred to percentage of funding done by other cities and
stated the Town of Los Gatos has the highest percentage of funding. Mayor
stated the Town tries to provide for human needs, try to fund the organizations
that service Los Gatos, try to fund the organizations that have a high percentage
of people volunteering their time to work in the organizations.
speaking on behalf of the Senior Coordinating Council was Janet King-Goth who
spoke on services given to Seniors. The organization serves 365 Los Gatos
residents and the Coordinating Council is requesting an allocation of $15,000.
Community Services Commissioner Randy Attaway spoke on their appreciation
of what the Council is doing.
Career Services - Patti Wilson representing YWCA Career Service thanked the
Council for all their help over the past four years. She stated Career Services will
close their office in Los Gatos and will not be pursuing any further funding from
the Town. Ms. Baiza of the Santa Clara County Social Services stated she
wished to thank Council for their continued support of this program. This year
they will continue to serve 52 home delivered meals a day and reported on other
meals served.
Joanne Rodgers, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Teen Health Place
spoke on their needs for more funding, due to increase of number of counseling
and the doubling of the workload. She spoke on plans for coming year and
answered questions of Council re raising of funds. Also speaking was Beckie
Pitts-Giordano giving data on number of counseling sessions. Answered
questions of Council on fees charged.
Catholic Charities/Ombudsam -- Donna Donahue, representative of the
organization re their request for funding.
COMMUNITY GRANTS BUDGET
Nancy Burbank and Emerald Hathaway spoke on behalf of the Arts Commission
and requested $4,800 for the Art Docents for concert in the Park.
Bobbye Gorenberg - SJSU Foundation/Health Plan - spoke of their request for
funding stating they provide health evaluations and case coordination for seniors.
Direct services include counseling and personal care to 100 Los Gatos
homebound seniors.
Museum Commission - Dr. George Neukam, spoke on request made by the
Museum for additional Clerical help. Mr. Neukam answered questions of Council
re additional clerical help and feels this is due to now having 2 museums. Mr.
Ventura asked for a report from the Museum Commission re this request. Also
spoke on fund raising events.
Dave Johnston - Youth Science Institute spoke on new program to serve the
youth. Stating the grant traditionally is used to support operating funds/salary for
Vasona Manager and requesting 5,000.00 funding.
Mary Martin and Ann Harmon spoke on behalf of the Art docents and their
request of 12,000.00.
Live Oak Adult Care - Leta Friedlander and Dale Hill, President of the Board of
Directors spoke on the quality of care; the clients served and cost per client per
year.
Vita representative Nancy Bennett spoke on request for funding in the amount of
20,500.
Jack Parsons spoke on the request of the Photographic Guild in the amount of
$555.00. Stating this offers opportunity for students from greater San Jose Area
to complete with high school peers in photographic competition and for winners
to have works exhibited at Los Gatos High School in the spring.
Nikki Clapp, Chair of the Historic Preservation Committee, spoke on request for
funds for the preparation of a Historic Resource Inventory. Also speaking on this
was John Spark and the need for some allocation to get the information needed
to have a town wide policy on historical development. It was consensus of
Council this will be put under the Planning Budget. Mr. Bill Heimer from the
audience stated he feels they could generate volunteer hours and he would be
willing to work on such a project.
KCAT - Diane Carlson representing KCAT Board, reported on the funds received
from the Town last year, above receipts from franchise payments and how that
has been spent. KCAT is trying to earn the continued support of the Town of Los
Gatos and for the coming year are asking for a grant of $15,000 in addition to our
normal franchise fee allotment.
After further discussion and no one else from the audience wishing to speak, Mr.
Ventura moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by
vote of four ayes.
ALLOCATIONS
Mr. Ventura moved to grant $10,000 over the Community Services Commission
recommendation to the Teen Health Place for a total of $35,000. Mr. Ferrito
seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
Mr. Ventura moved to grant $3,000.00 over the Community Services
Commission recommendation to Live Oak Day Care making a total $19,000.00.
Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
Mr. Ventura amoved to grant additional $4,450.00 to SJSU Health Place making
a total of $13,000.00. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mrs.
Benjamin was absent.
Mr. Ventura moved to grant an additional $4,468.00 to Senior Coordinating
Council making a total grant of $19,468.00/ Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by
vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
Mr. Ventura moved to allocate an additional $3,000.00 over the Community
Services Commission recommendation to Ombudsman/Catholic Social Services
making a total of $9,000.00. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes.
Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
Mr. Ferrito moved to earmark $5,000.00 for emergency housing. Have
Community Services investigate and make a recommendation regarding agency
to receive funds later. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes.
Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
Mr. Ventura moved to allot $500.00 increase over the Community Services
Commission recommendation to Art Docents. Making a total of $12,000.00. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried by three ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained because he is a
member of the Board. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
Mr. Ventura moved allot $1,500.00 increase over the Community Services
Commission recommendation to Youth Science Institute making a total of
$5,000.00. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin
was absent.
Discussion was held on funding for KCAT. Town Attorney reported for the record
that there is not a conflict of Interest for Mr. Ventura and Mr. Ferrito and they
would be able to vote on this. Mr. Carlson moved to allot and additional
$15,000.00 making a total allocation of $46,200.00 Mr. Hamilton seconded.
Carried by vote of two ayes. Mr. Ferrito and Mr. Ventura abstained and Mrs.
Benjamin was absent.
Mr. Ventura moved to authorize $10,000.00 for the Historic Resources survey.
This be placed in the Planning Commission budget (under special projects) with
the stipulation that before any of this money is spent Council to see and review
the plans. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin
was absent.
Mr. Carlson moved to allot $4,800.00 for the Arts Commission for the Music in
Park program. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was
absent.
FEMA FUNDING
Town Manager referred to report on request to program anticipated Federal
Emergency Management Agency (Fema) Funds. It was noted the 1988-89
preliminary operating budget includes a request to program anticipated FEMA
funding for largely one-time capital equipment and/or projects. The
recommended use of the FEMA funds are itemized by department on page 212
of the Preliminary operating budget. The anticipated revenue in the amount of
$159,262 is the State Controller's recommended reimbursement for flood
damage costs incurred by the Town in 1983. Discussion was held on this report
and Mr. Ventura moved to approve the report, but before any money is spent the
Council needs to review. Mr. Ferrito seconded with the stipulation that it is alright
to allocate these fund but before purchasing the majority of the request like file;
law library and PC's that Council has a chance to review the requests. Carried
by vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
Mr. Ventura moved to accept the balance of the preliminary budget. Mr.
Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Carlson declared the meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
Rose E. Aldag
Town Clerk