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M 12-05-88TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA DECEMBER 5, 1988 TOWN COUNCIL The Town Council/Parking Authority met in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall at 8:15 p.m., in regular session. ROLL CALL PRESENT:Eric D. Carlson, Thomas J. Ferrito, Robert L. Hamilton, Brent N. Ventura and Mayor Joanne Benjamin. ABSENT:None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Given by all in attendance. DECLARING RESULTS OF NOVEMBER 8, 1988 ELECTION Mr.Ferrito moved for the adoption of Resolution 1988-224 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 8, 1988. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Carlson and Mr. Ventura abstained. OATHS OF OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBERS TREASURER & CLERK Outgoing Clerk, Rose E. Aldag, gave the oath of office to Eric D. Carlson and Brent N. Ventura, council members. Town Treasurer, Joan E. Schreiner and Town Clerk, Marian V. Cosgrove. PRESENTATION FROM HERITAGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY Bill Hoeft, 16780 Farley Road, President of the Heritage Preservation Society, thanked Council and staff for their efforts. Dennis Burrows, Architect for the Bellringer I project and Sara Anderson, Chairman for the Bellringer II project presented to the Town plaques with the one hundred home winners. Mayor Benjamin accepted the plaques on behalf of the Town. RESOLUTION COMMENDING MISSION OAKS HOSPITAL Mr. Ventura moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1988-225 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS COMMENDING MISSION OAKS HOSPITAL ON THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Mayor Benjamin, on behalf of the Town, presented, Lee McLendon, representing Mission Oaks Hospital, with a Resolution of Commendation for their twenty-five years of service to the community. COMMENDING RONALD J. ZAPF Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1988-226 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS COMMENDING RONALD J. ZAPF FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously. COMMENDING ROSE E. ALDAG Mr. Ferrito moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1988-227 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS COMMENDING ROSE E. ALDAG FOR HER SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Mayor Benjamin presented Rose E. Aldag a Resolution of Commendation for her thirty-one years service to the Town, eight years were as Town Clerk. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Mary Jo Levinger, Town Attorney, reported Council had met in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) and discussed the institution of litigation regarding the right-of-way encroachment and trail installation along Forrester Road. There was no report from that discussion. Council also discussed personnel matter and there is no report. BID AWARD VEHICLES FOR POLICE, ENGINEERING & PLANNING Three bids were received for the purchase of three 1987 or later model used cars for police investigative use and one 1987 or later model used cars for police investigative use and one 1987 or later model used car for staff use by planning engineering from Swanson Ford-Isuzu, National Car Sales, and Avis Rent-A-Car System, Inc. Mr. Carlson moved to award the bid for two 1988 model used cars to National Car Sales for $10,698.93 per unit, for a total purchase price of $21,397.86, including tax; and approve the purchase of an additional three warranty for each vehicle at $499.00 per unit for a total of $998.00. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Hamilton requested the wording be changed in the analysis description from specific cubic inch displacement. Prefer terms of performance standards of any size engine. Mayor Benjamin wants front wheel drive vehicles looked into because there are more being made and to look into cost and frequency of repair before purchasing vehicles. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE Council informational report. COUNTY REFERRALS Mr. Carlson moved for the approval of County Referrals 3687-36-50-88G West Side of Hicks Road between Shannon Road and Arnerich Road Fee Design Review. Direct staff to forward a recommendation of denial to Santa Clara County. Mayor to send a letter stating this project violates the Hillside Specific Plan. Copy of the letter sent to each of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously. COUNCIL CALENDAR OF MEETINGS Council informational report. PAYROLL - HOLIDAY PAY & DEC. 2, 1988 PAYROLL & RELATED WARRANTS Mr. Carlson moved for the approval of Holiday Pay paid November 23, 1988 in the amount of $22,376.37 and payroll related warrants in the amount of$2,498.32. December 2, 1988 payroll in the amount of $176,875.82 and related warrants in the amount of $73,092.87. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION/DEPT. MONTHLY REPORT Council informational report. ABC LICENSE 14100 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD Mr. Carlson moved to approve the transfer of Alcoholic Beverage License for 14100 Blossom Hill Road (Alpha Beta market). Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously. CLAIM CINDY RIKLI Mr. Carlson moved to reject the claim of Cindy Rikli filed with the Town Clerk on November 8, 1988. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously. HOLIDAY HOURS LIBRARY Council informational report. FISHER & VAN METER SCHOOLS TRAFFIC & PARKING PROBLEM Council informational report. 634 W. PARR AVE. FIRE TRAINING EXERCISE The Santa Clara Central Fire District has requested Town approval to conduct a training exercise by burning an abandon house at 634 W. Parr Avenue on December 15, 1988. Mr. Carlson moved to approve the request with the following conditions: 1. Central Fire District to notify residents on W. Parr Avenue of proposed training exercise; 2. Provide traffic control, if needed; and 3. Exercise conducted in accordance with Bay Area Air Quality Regulations. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously. PAYROLL & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAYMENT SCHEDULES Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1988-228 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ESTABLISHING PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK PAYMENT SCHEDULES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1989. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously. POSITION & SALARIES SCHEDULE 1988-89 Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1988-229 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 1988-220 AND APPROVING AMENDMENT OF 1988-89 SCHEDULES OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS AND SALARIES. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously. NON-LIABILITY SEWER OVERFLOW Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of Ordinance 1770 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 25 OF THE TOWN CODE RELATING TO NON-LIABILITY FOR SEWER OVERFLOW WHERE BACK WATER VALVE NOT INSTALLED AND OPERATIONAL. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ventura abstained. ACCESSIBILITY OF GARBAGE RECEPTACLES Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1771 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS REPEALING SECTION 14-8 OF ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE TOWN CODE TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR ACCESSIBILITY OF GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ventura abstained. UPDATE CODE & COMPLY WITH FEDERAL CABLE REGULATIONS Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1772 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE TOWN CODE TO UPDATE AND COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS OF CABLE TELEVISION. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ventura abstained. CURFEW LAW FOR MINORS Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1773 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING SECTIONS 17-3, 17-4 AND 17-5 OF THE TOWN CODE TO ADD AN EXCEPTION TO THE EXISTING CURFEW LAW FOR MINORS RETURNING DIRECTLY HOME FROM EVENING ACTIVITIES AND ELIMINATING ARREST PROCEDURE. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ventura abstained. SELECTION & TRAINING STANDARDS PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.l 1774 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ACCEPTING THE PENAL CODE REQUIREMENT RELATING TO THE SELECTION AND TRAINING STANDARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ventura abstained. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS PLANNING & PARKS Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1775 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING SECTION 2-23 OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 2 AND SECTION 2-30 OF ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE TOWN CODE TO CHANGE THE MEETING ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND FOR THE PARKS COMMISSION. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr.Ventura abstained. CHANGE TIME EXPIRATION OF ZONING APPROVALS Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1776 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO EXPIRATIONS OF ZONING APPROVALS. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Ferrito voted no and Mr. Ventura abstained. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS Dennis Varnie of Green Valley Disposal, 573 University Avenue, requests Council to write a letter to the City of San Jose accepting the expansion of the Guadalupe Landfill. If the landfill is not expanded it could raise the garbage costs. It was consensus of Council to write a letter to the City of San Jose supporting the expansion of the Guadalupe Landfill and the concern of how this will be implemented and include referencing previous letters sent. PUBLIC HEARING HILOW ROAD ACCESS RESTRICTION Mayor Benjamin stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider the request to restrict access on Hilow Road. Discussion was held on the width of the road in reference to the trees; use of counters as speed measuring devices; where the speed study was done; speed in the alley averaged 16MPH. The road is 13 feet wide according to measurement. Mr. Hamilton would like to have the dedication width. Mr. Ventura would like a report on the possibility of installing a pedestrian walkway between the property lines and the trees. Judy Artisan, 16414 Hilow Road, supports closure and opening back of Hillbrook School for traffic. Steve Moulton, 16374 Hilow Road, supports closure. Art Burk, 16428 Hilow Road supports street closure. Don Housman, 16369 Hilow Road, supports closure. Dave Culbertson, 16528 Marchmont Drive, against closure and supports road improvements and removal of trees. Brian Gardner, 16495 Topping Way, supports closure. Richard Simons, owner of 159 Garden Lane, against closure and supports better police patrol for the traffic problems. Ann Brown, Marchmont Drive, against street closure and support better police patrol. John Walther, 16501 Marchmont Drive, against closure, supports better traffic patrol, supports speed bumps and against tree removal. Donna Geary, 16341 Hilow Road, supports street closure, noted the cars went around the counter, and the road not designed for traffic. Grace Strickler, 146 Robin Way, against the street closure. Dale Hill, 150 Robin Way, is against the closure, in favor of improving the narrow portion, nd Hillside study tried to improve circulation pattern so there would be two means of access to almost any place. Pat Wach, 16496 Topping Way, supports the street closure and requested Council to view the tape. Charlotte Davis, 16530 Hilow Road, supports the street closure. Wendell Cloninger, 16611 Topping Way, supports some type of restriction and keeping the trees. Douglas Haines, 16541 Topping Way, is against the closure. Gail Gordon, 106 Robin Way, is in favor of speed bumps and there should be a compromise. Helen Bradley, 16594 Topping Way, would like to know how often emergency vehicles use Hilow Road and is in support of some type of restriction. Chief Sporleder, would like to keep Hilow Road open. Malcolm MacDonald, 16595 Englewood Avenue, is against closure and in favor of better patrol. Pamela Moulton, 16374 Hilow Road, is in support of the street closure and this is a community problem. Adrian Fulk, 120 Stonybrook, is in favor of restrictions. Janet Johansen, 16587 Marchmont, opposes closing and is in favor of some type of safety for pedestrians. Debbie Carlson, 16677 Topping, in favor of some type of change. Darius Fanibanda, 16619 Marchmont, opposes closure but feels a solution should be worked out. Debbie Sieber, 16494 Englewood Drive, opposes the closing and in favor of better patrol. John Meunier, 209 Marchmont Drive, opposes street closure. Mary Goyee, 17111 Phillips Avenue, opposes street closure and in support of more police patrol. Jim Randall, 260 Marchmont Court, opposes the street closure and in favor of proper signs and enforcement. Keith MacBeth, 136 Via Santa Maria, is against the street closure. Donald G. Warren, 125 Stonybrook Road, opposes the staff recommendation. Mr. Ventura does not want to close the public hearing because it is not possible to resolve this problem this evening and may need more public testimony. Mr.Ferrito feels the hearing should be closed and he would be willing to review the tape at home. Have heard the problems and this is not the best time to start making decisions. Mr. Hamilton moved to close the public hearing and Council review the tape. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ventura voted no. Mr. Carlson moved to direct staff to come up with a plan improving the safety in the narrow section for pedestrian and bicyclist. Coordination between County, CHP and Town police enforcement. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Hamilton would like to see actual street widths and lots and where all the lines are. Mr. Carlson moved to have Mayor write a letter to Suzanne Wilson to see if she can investigate other safety measures including speed bumps and traffic control and find out if the County will support Town recommendation. Notify all levels of the County. Include Marchmont and Topping Way in the discussion. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Carlson requested staff do a study on how the road is used, where users are going and how many. Include the cost of the origin and destination study. Mr. Ventura moved to not widen the narrow part; not pave it or make it a sooth surface; and maintain the trees. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. RECESS Mayor Benjamin declared a recess at 9:45 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:50 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING 471 SANTA ROSA DRIVE Mayor Benjamin stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider the Planning Commission's denial of a request for a modification to a previous approval for the exterior color of a single family residence on property in the HR-2 1/2 Zone. Property located at 471 Santa Rosa Drive. Applicant, Peter C.Woglom. Mr. Carlson asked if the Planning Commission and Planning Department are reviewing the color chart for hillside residences and is a change recommended? Town Manager, Deborah Swartfager, stated there would be a change in how colors are reviewed and there is a possibility the colors will be changed. Peter Woglom, 471 Santa Rosa Drive, stated he does not feel he should have to repaint the house at his expense; would be willing to repaint in earthtones when it needs painting. Mr. Woglom was asked if he would be willing to take no action until the Planning Commission has completed their review of the hillside color chart, and would he be willing to accept a covenant on his property? Mr. Ventura moved to continue this public hearing to the January 3, 1989 Council meeting. Staff to review, report and recommend on the issuance of a covenant against Mr. Woglom's property with specific terms and conditions. Mr. Woglom to be given a copy of the report for his consideration and input. Staff to report on the status of the hillside color chart. Staff also to look into other alternatives for solving this problem and returning Mr. Woglom's money. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING TWO-LOT SUBDIV. 16510 HARWOOD RD. Mayor Benjamin stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission decision to deny a request to reduce the minimum land area required for each dwelling to approve two-lot subdivision on 2.07 acres of property in the HR-1 Zone. Property located at 16510 Harwood Road. Applicant, Fred Faltersack. Mr. Carlson asked if the Planning Commission denied this application because of the slope density formula. Mr. Bowman, Planning Director, stated this was correct. The landlocked parcel was discussed at the Planning Commission meeting but was not a factor in the denial. The slope density formula is applied to any property in the HR Zone. Lot 2 would be an illegal lot because it would be a landlocked lot. Further discussion was held on flag lots, slope density formula, density transfer, corridor lots, and landlocked parcels. Fred Faltersack, property owner, stated he would be willing to withdraw his variance application because it was indicated to him he would be able to use a slope density transfer method and submitted a petition and letters from neighbors supporting his appeal and site and photographs and easement maps supporting his request. Terence Szewczyk, engineer for the project, stated because this subdivision does not strictly comply with the slope density requirements within the HR zone, they were directed by staff to file for the variance. The subdivision application was intended to be presented as the culmination of development within Alerche Drive and Harwood Road neighborhood. He felt the request for an additional lot was consistent with the neighborhood density and the density transfer policy. Mr. Szewczyk feels the Planning Commission erred because the density transfer had been previously allowed in the neighborhood; there is no frontage requirement within the HR zone nor the subdivision ordinance therefore parcel two is not illegal as stated by the Planning Commission; the lot line adjustment previously approved by the Town was forerunner to the current subdivision application. Jim Landes, 119 Harwood Court; Art Soares, 16641 Harwood Road; John Rieger, 16494 Harwood Road; Bob Scwanky representing the Barbaccia's, stated Mr. Barbaccia would be willing to deed a portion of his property to Mr. Faltersack to take care of the landlock parcel. Ray Kamoto, 123 Alerche Drive, representing Mr. Masuda all spoke in support of the appeal. Mr. Carlson asked if Mr. Masuda would be willing to consider another lot line adjustment to the driveway? No one else from the audience wished to speak on this issue. Mr. Ventura moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Carlson stated one way to solve the problem is for Mr. Faltersack to obtain some of the land behind his. Mr. Faltersack would be willing to pursue obtain some of the property behind him. Mr. Carlson feels the appeal should be denied and sent back to Planning Commission for direction on some of the alternatives. Mr. Ferrito stated there are two application one is the variance and the subdivision. The appeal on the variance can be denied and send the subdivision application back to the DRC so Mr. Faltersack can pursue other options (acquiring property from Barbaccia, going through LAFCO, etc.). Mr. Bowman said if he goes back and acquires more land it would have to be treated as a new application. Mr. Ventura stated one way to solve the landlock problem, set up an in lieu fee where Mr. Faltersack can make a contribution to the open space fund in exchange for land credit. Mr. Ferrito moved to deny the appeal of the variance based upon the testimony received and the fact that the Planning Commission did not err. There is no way Council can legally grant the findings for a variance in this case. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Mayor Benjamin suggest the subdivision appeal be continued. Mr. Faltersack was in agreement with continuing the subdivision portion of the appeal. Mr. Carlson moved to reopen the public hearing. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Carlson moved to continue the appeal of the subdivision application to February 20, 1989. The applicant to investigate alternatives available along with requisition of property behind his; lot line adjustment with Mr. Masuda; or combining two parcels to solve the landlock parcel and slope density ratio for the unit. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Ferrito wants any application submitted to comply with the slope density and landlock provisions. Mr. Carlson would be willing to consider the slope density transfer of the three parcels. DRIVEWAY CHANGE 174 LESTER LANE Henry Santos, 174 Lester Lane, spoke in support of his request to change the recently constructed driveway. Robert Bryant, PFM Director, felt the driveway was replaced the way it was taken out. Other driveways in the area do not line up. He also stated this was done by an outside contractor. Further discussion was held on cost of replacement, patching, replacement of the pan, and alignment. Mr. Ferrito moved to authorize staff to replace the driveway the way it was before it was taken out. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously. CONTINUE MEETING Mr. Ferrito moved to continue the meeting past midnight. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously. MINUTES OCTOBER 3, 1988 Mr. Carlson moved to approve the October 3, 1988 minutes as submitted. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously. MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 1988 Mr. Carlson moved to approve the November 7, 1988 minutes as submitted. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously. PARKING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT APPRAISAL SERVICE Mr. Carlson moved to approve the proposal for appraisal service with Clevenger Realty Appraisal Corporation and authorize the Town Manager to execute the letter of agreement. Mayor Benjamin seconded. Motion failed. Mr. Carlson and Mayor Benjamin voted aye. Mr. Ventura voted no and Mr. Ferrito and Mr. Hamilton abstained due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Ventura moved to reconsider the motion. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Carlson moved to approve the proposal for appraisal services with Clevenger Realty Appraisal Corporation and authorize the Town Manager to execute the letter of agreement. Mr.Ventura seconded with reservations. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Ferrito and Mr. Hamilton abstained due to a conflict of interest. REORGANIZATION KCAT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Ventura requested that Council consider the request from David Yohn, KCAT Executive Director, to expand KCAT Board of Directors membership. Mr. Hamilton moved to continue this item to January 3, 1989. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT Chief Sporleder reported on underground storage self monitoring of hazardous materials and answered Council's questions. Mr. Ventura requested an informational follow-up on whether manufacturing businesses in industrial area along Los Gatos Creek are self monitoring and status of any wells or storage tanks. Consensus of Council to accept the Central Fire District's report on monitoring of hazardous materials. WILLIAMSON ACT PROCEDURES Mr. Ferrito moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1988-230 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CONCERNING ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR REZONING PROPERTY SUBJECT TO WILLIAMSON ACT CONTRACT. Have staff look at adding "public open space dedication" to the Williamson Act Ordinance. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. CONVERSION OF MOTELS TO MULTIPLE FAMILY HOUSING Mr. Carlson moved to direct Planning Commission to consider an amendment to zoning ordinance regarding non-conforming motels. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito vote no. Mr. Ventura requested the recording of the Council's neutrality on this issue. ABAG HOUSING NEEDS DETERMINATION Mr. Ferrito moved to direct staff to send letter to ABAG regarding the unrealistic nature of establishing a Housing Needs Determination that cannot be accomplished. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. This report to also go to the Community Services Committee on housing and the Committee of the Planning Commission that is talking about guidelines for the definition of affordable and low/moderate income housing. PARKING ASSESSM'T DISTRICT CONSULTANT SERVICES Mr. Ventura moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1988-231 entitled, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN AND BRIAN KANGAS FOULK FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PARKING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Ferrito and Mr. Hamilton abstained due to a conflict of interest. APPOINTMENT COUNCIL ON AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL Mr. Carlson moved to refer the request for representatives Senior programs funded by the Town to. Referrals will be interviewed by the Council at the January 3, 1989 meeting. POLICY ON COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS Mr. Ventura moved to direct staff to prepare a policy defining presentation of and type of Town gifts/tokens to be utilized. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. UPDATE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN It was consensus of Council for the Mayor to contact the Chamber of Commerce to set up a committee to study an update of the Downtown Specific Plan including a review of business vitality. Mr. Ventura is willing to be part of the committee. COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS It was consensus of Council to approve the Council Committee Appointments. L G-ALMADEN RD. PEACHBLOSSOM WAY CROSSWALK This item is to be continued to the December 19, 1988 Council meeting. INTERCHANGE HWY 17 NEAR LEXINGTON RESERVOIR Consensus of Council to prepare a letter to the County of Santa Clara Transportation Agency with the following comments: 1. Earth a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic, substructures as a result of the project. b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil. c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features. d. Increase in erosion of soils. e. Potential for siltation into Lexington Reservoir. 2. Noise The project may alter the location of noise sources. 3. Light The location, height and type of lighting will create new sources of light. 4. Land Use The project will significantly improve access to the Lexington Reservoir Basin and will create growth inducing impacts. 5. Population The project will create growth inducing impacts. 6. Transportation/Circulation Although the project is generally considered a major improvement to the circulation in the area, the improvements proposed at Lexington will attract traffic that is currently using Highway 9 and this increased traffic may create impacts at other locations along Highway 17. In addition, the traffic impacts that may occur during construction should also be addressed in the Environmental Impact Report. 7. Aesthetics The construction of an overpass may create an aesthetically offensive site. Mr. Ventura requested that they prefer the access at Montevina and Alma Bridge Road as opposed to Bear Creek. Also oppose the County of Santa Clara putting in an interchange at Hwy 17 without an EIR. Also include in the letter that Council would like and interchange that stresses safety. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Carlson moved the meeting be adjourned at 12:40 a.m., Tuesday, November 6, 1988. Hr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously. ATTEST: Rebecca L. Yates Sr. Deputy Clerk