M 01-23-89TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
JANUARY 23, 1989
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/ Parking Authority met in the Council Chambers of the Town
Hall at 7:33 p.m., in adjourned regular session.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Eric Carlson, Thomas J. Ferrito, Robert L. Hamilton, and
Mayor Joanne Benjamin.
ABSENT:Brent N. Ventura.
The record shows Mr. Ventura arrived at 7:35 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
STATUS/CODE ENFORCEMENT
Council informational report.
LA RINCONADA ANNEXATION
Mr. Ferrito moved to adopt Resolution No. 1989-5, entitled A RESOLUTION
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS LA RINCONADA #4 TO THE
TOWN OF LOS GATOS, and to set and notice a public hearing for February 17,
1989. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
HILOW ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Carlson moved to accept the recommendation that a traffic and circulation
study for the area bounded by Shannon Road, Kennedy Road, Los Gatos
Boulevard and the projection of Short Road be included for consideration in the
1989-90 Capital Improvement Program with the following amendment. County
participation would be sought through a letter outlining the following in a very
definitive manner: the Town has had a public hearing and these are the concerns
that we have heard; the following options appear to be available in addressing
these concerns; the County should accept the responsibility of these options
because the problem area is in their jurisdiction; Los Gatos has addressed the
issue within their own boundaries. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried
unanimously.
CROSSWALK LOS GATOS-ALMADEN ROAD
Mr. Anthony DeMartini, 120 Carlton Ave., spoke for a crosswalk on Los Gatos-
Almaden Road near Peachblossom Way. Mr.Ventura moved to refer this item
back to staff for a thorough study of pedestrian safety features, including islands,
crosswalks, and sidewalk or walking surface insertions. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously. Mr. DeMartini is to be mailed a copy of staff report.
CROSSWALK SARATOGA AVE. AT MASSOL
Council informational report.
13980 BLOSSOM HILL PARKING PROHIBITION
Mr. Ventura moved to adopt Resolution No. 1989-6 entitled, PARKING
PROHIBITION ON THE EAST SIDE OF HARWOOD ROAD ALONG THE
WESTERLY PROPERTY LINE OF 13980 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD. Mr. Carlson
seconded. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no.
SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT REPORT
Previously acted upon 1/17/89.
VILLA VASONA CDBG FUNDS FOR GATE
Mr. Ferrito moved to approve allocation of up to $2,000 from the Town's Housing
Conservation Program for the installation of a gate at the rear property line of
Villa Vasona Apartments. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
PROJECT 8707 EAST MAIN ST. PLEASANT AVE. LOMA ALTA TRAFFIC
ANALYSIS
Mr. Ventura moved to direct staff to proceed with data collecting regarding the
traffic analysis of the East Main Street, Pleasant Ave, Loma Alta district traffic
project. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously.
471 SANTA ROSA APPEAL DENIAL
Mr. Ventura moved to adopt Resolution No. 1989-7 entitled, RESOLUTION
DENYING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF REQUEST TO
MODIFY AN APPROVAL GRANTED TO CHANGE THE EXTERIOR COLOR OF
A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried
unanimously.
FINANCE DIRECTOR REVENUE & TAX COLLECTOR
Mr. Carlson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1780, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF
THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING SECTION 2.5 AND SECTION 28.3.5
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CODE RELATING TO NON-ELECTED
DUTIES OF TOWN CLERK AND TRANSFERRING TAX AND LICENSE
COLLECTION TO THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. Mr. Ventura seconded.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hamilton voted no stating that it was premature
to change the duties of the Town Clerk and that the initial outlining of the Finance
Director's duties did not include this new and major responsibility of tax and
licence collector.
MINUTES-JANUARY 3, 1989
Mr. Ferrito requested that the minutes of January 3, 1989 be continued to
February 6, 989.
MINUTES JANUARY 9, 1989
Mr.Ventura moved the minutes be approved as submitted.
Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Carlson moved the meeting be adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk