M 05-22-89TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
MAY 22, 1989
MINUTES
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council
Chambers of Town Hall, 110 E. Main St., at 7:35 p.m., Monday, May 22, 1989, in
adjourned regular session.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Eric D. Carlson arrived at 8:03 p.m., Thomas J. Ferrito,
Robert L. Hamilton, Brent N. Ventura and Mayor Joanne
Benjamin.
ABSENT: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION
Mary Jo Levinger, Town Attorney, reported that Council had met in closed
Session prior to this evening's meeting, pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a) to discuss Ho v. Los Gatos Town Council. That matter was not
discussed due to the absence of councilmember Carlson, but will resume later
this evening.
Council also met to discuss a Labor Relations matter and there is no report at
this time from that discussion.
MINUTES OF APRIL 24, 1989
Mr. Ventura requested page 1, under Appointments, Personnel, "Mr. Ventura
abstained from voting."
Mr. Ferrito requested page 4, under FAR, 12th line from the bottom, addition to
the sentence reading "support of FAR as a tool for the Planning Commission,
which was requested by the Commission."
Motion by Mr. Ferrito to approve the minutes as amended. Seconded by Mr.
Ventura. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
MINUTES OF MAY 1, 1989
Mr. Ventura requested page 2, under Project 8803, spelling correction, "alleviate"
at end of paragraph.
Mr. Ferrito requested page 3, under FAR, "This item was continued to May 15,
1989 regular meeting."
Mr. Ventura requested page 4, under 16920 Farley, first motion, "consensus to
send the issue of caretaker's residences back to Planning Commission."
Motion by Mr. Ventura to approve the minutes as amended. Seconded by Mr.
Ferrito. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
MINUTES OF MAY 8, 1989
Motion by Mr. Ventura to approve the minutes as submitted. Seconded by Mr.
Ferrito. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Hamilton abstained. Mr. Carlson
absent.
MINUTES OF MAY 12, 1989
Mr. Ferrito verified the minutes as submitted.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/TOWN ATTORNEY
Mr. Ferrito commented on this report and requested active enforcement on items
#2, #13 an #16. He also requested a report on those items by the June 5, 1989
meeting. Mr. Ventura requested a report on item #3 for the same meeting.
Motion by Mr. Ferrito to accept report and request enforcement of items 2, 13
and 16, and information on item 3. Seconded by Mr. Ventura. Carried by a vote
of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
The record shows that Mr. Carlson arrived at 8:03 p.m.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST/TOWN CODE AMENDMENT/CHAPTER 2
SECTION 2-64
Mr. Hamilton made several comments on problem with wording in Ordinance.
1. Incompatible Employment more specifically defined.
2. Discharge of duties by an opinion of Town Attorney.
3. Disclosure or Use of Confidential Information.
Mayor Benjamin suggested that Mr. Hamilton redraft the Ordinance with verbiage
he is more comfortable with and bring it back to Council for consideration, and
that this item will be continued to a future agenda.
16510 HARWOOD ROAD/APPEAL PC DENIAL/OW: FALTERSACK
Roger Maino representative for Fred Faltersack asked Council to consider the
Resolution he brought to Council's attention. Mr. Ventura and Mayor Benjamin
did not feel that they could compare the three ordinances before them in such
short time.
Motion by Mr. Ventura to continue this item to June 5, 1989, in order to have time
to review material submitted by applicant's attorney and time for staff to make
recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Carlson. Carried unanimously.
PARKING CONTROL DEVICE/PARKING COMMISSION REPORT
Motion by Mr. Carlson for consensus on the following issues:
1. Hold study sessions with the neighbors in the area to determine
the appropriate type of meters to be used, making a choice
between computerized pay system and groups of traditional
meters.
2. Present both alternatives to the neighborhood representatives.
Invite others from Town to participate in study sessions.
3. No gating system to be used.
4. One hour street parking time limit seems to be working at the
time and can be continued with Parking Commission options
tried when desired.
5. Solicit as much public comment as possible by holding study
sessions.
Seconded by Mr. Ventura. Carried by vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Hamilton and Mr.
Ferrito abstained.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Ventura to adjourn to Closed Session, reported earlier, and to be
followed by a study session the Community Servivices Commission. Seconded
by Mr. Carlson. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Ferrito
abstained.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
MARIAN V. COSGROVE
TOWN CLERK