M 07-02-90TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
July 2, 1990
Minutes
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers
of the Town Hall, 100 East Main Street, at 7:39 p.m., Monday, July 2, 1990, in regular
session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Joanne Benjamin, Eric D. Carlson, Robert L. Hamilton,
Brent N. Ventura and Mayor Thomas J. Ferrito.
Absent:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
MUSEUM COMMISSION/PRESENTATION/DR. GEORGE NEUKAM
Mayor Ferrito presented a commendation for service on the Museum Commission to Dr.
George Neukam. Dr. Neukam was present to receive his commendation.
Mayor Ferrito announced that Museum Commissioner, Diane McNutt, was not present to
receive her commendation but that it would be presented at a later time.
CLOSED SESSION
Mary Jo Levinger, Town Attorney, reported that Council had met in continued Closed
Session at the end of the last Council Meeting, June 25, 1990, pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957 to discuss Personnel. There is no report from that discussion.
Prior to this evening's meeting, Council met in Closed Session to discuss a number of
Pending Litigation matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Cases
discussed were Kang Ming Ho vs Town Council, Ian Jack vs Quigley, (a workers
compensation collection matter), and Crafford vs Town of Los Gatos, et al. There is no
report from those discussions at this time.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) to discuss the Institution of Litigation
regarding Route 85. There is no report from that discussion.
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COUNTY REFERRALS
Informational report regarding county referrals was received and filed. Mayor Ferrito
commended staff for their efforts in dealing with the county on this item and requested that
staff continue following this matter and bring it back for review after November elections and
the selection of a new supervisor.
PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING DEPARTMENT/MONTHLY STATUS REPORT
Informational report regarding status of pending Planning Department applications and
projects was received and filed.
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COUNCIL CALENDAR OF MEETINGS
Informational report regarding calendar of upcoming Town meetings was received and filed.
PAYROLL/RATIFICATION/JUNE 15, 1990
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, for ratification of the accompanying
check registers for payroll in the amount of $225,786.00. Carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/JUNE 1990
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, for ratification of accounts payable
invoices and accompanying check registers in the amount of $502,001.00 paid on June 15
and June 22, 1990. Carried unanimously.
ALMA COLLEGE/STATE PARK PURCHASE/FEASIBILITY/$30,000 ALLOCATION
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council support a proposal by
Assemblyman Dominic Cortese for the allocation of $30,000 from the Public Resources
Account of the Proposition 99 Tobacco Tax Fund to perform a feasibility study for State park
purchase of the Alma College Site. Carried unanimously.
YOUTH SCIENCE INSTITUTE/10-KILOMETER RACE/SEPTEMBER 10, 1990
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council approve the request by
The Youth Science Institute to hold its Seventh Annual Vasona Park 10-Kilometer Wildlife
Run on Sunday, September 16, 1990, subject to the restrictions outlined in the staff report.
Carried unanimously.
COPY MACHINE/SAVIN 7500/PURCHASE AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION 1990-139
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council adopt Resolution 1990-
139 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE
INTERIM TOWN MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF A SAVIN 7500 COPY MACHINE. Carried unanimously.
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT/PROP 4, GANN INITIATIVE/RESOLUTION 1990-140
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council adopt Resolution 1990-
140 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS SETTING THE FY 1990-91
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR REVENUE GENERATED FROM "PROCEEDS OF TAXES"
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII(B) OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION. Carried unanimously.
EMERGENCY/TERMINATION OF/RESOLUTION 1990-141
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council adopt Resolution 1990-
141 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS PROCLAIMING
TERMINATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY. Carried unanimously.
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UNIVERSITY AVE 412/STECZ/APPEAL DENIAL/RESOLUTION 1990-142
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council adopt Resolution 1990-
142 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING APPEAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF PLANS TO SUBDIVIDE A PREVIOUSLY
MERGED PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS, TO MOVE AN EXISTING THREE-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE ON
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UNIVERSITY AVE CONT.
TO ONE OF THE PARCELS AND TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
FROM THREE TO ONE ON PROPERTY IN THE R1-D ZONE. Carried unanimously.
FILM PERMITS/COMMERCIAL FILMING/ADD ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 33 OF TOWN
CODE
ORDINANCE 1827
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council adopt Ordinance 1827
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADDING ARTICLE II TO
CHAPTER 33 OF THE TOWN CODE ESTABLISHING A COMMERCIAL FILM PERMIT
PROCESS, which was introduced at the meeting of June 18, 1990. Carried unanimously.
TRAFFIC MITIGATION FEES/ADD CHAPTER 37 TO TOWN CODE/ORDINANCE 1828
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council adopt Ordinance 1828
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADDING CHAPTER 37 TO THE
TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC IMPACT
MITIGATION FEES, which was introduced at the Town Council meeting of June 18, 1990.
Carried unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. and Mrs. Fromm, 227 Los Gatos Boulevard, requested clarification of demolition order
which they had received. Council advised them that they could appeal this order.
HEARINGS
BLOSSOM HILL RD 300/OPEN SPACE DISTRICT/VASONA HILLS/RESOLUTION 1990-143
Mayor Ferrito stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider instituting an Open Space Maintenance District within the bounds of Tract 8280
Vasona Hills Subdivision, located at 300 Blossom Hill Road. Property Owner: Edward Nino.
Applicant: Ainsley Development.
The following person from the audience wished to address this issue:
Linda Callon, 10 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, representing Ainsley Development, asked that
the maintenance agreement not cover the creek trail and erosion control.
There was no one else who wished to speak to this issue.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Carlson, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
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Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1990-
143 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS TO FORM AN OPEN SPACE
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF TRACT 8280
VASONA HILLS SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT 300 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD, which is "A"
as proposed in staff report and "B" and "C" excluding erosion control. Carried by a vote of 4
ayes. Mr. Ventura voted no, stating that Town has been spending substantial sums on
erosion control and the Town should try to avoid future maintenance responsibility for
erosion control.
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ST. JOSEPH'S HILL OPEN SPACE PRESERVE/AMEND GENERAL AND HILLSIDE PLAN
DELETION OF PUBLIC ROAD/HEARING
Mayor Ferrito stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider amendments to the General Plan and Hillside Specific Plan regarding deletion of
the designation of a public road through the St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve.
General Plan Amendment GP-90-4. Hillside Specific Plan Amendment GP-90-5.
The following person from the audience wished to address this issue:
Mr. Charles Bedolla, representing Mr. Kang Ming Ho and on behalf Thomas S. Jordon,
Esq., of Western California University, requested Council's consideration of modification of
this precise area due to the fact that the matter is under litigation.
Mayor Ferrito stated that this action was taken solely to update planning documents
indicating that this is a private road.
There was no one else who wished to speak to this issue.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Carlson, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Consensus motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council make the
finding that General Plan Amendment GP-90-4 is internally consistent with general planing
that no private roads are shown in our General Plan, and based on our past action regarding
the Guadalupe College application, this is now a private road. Carried unanimously.
NATIONAL AVE 15347/KOSICH BROS/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT/HEARING
Mayor Ferrito stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider a change in zone from R-1:8,000 to R-1:8,000 PD to permit the demolition of an
existing single-family residence and a secondary dwelling unit on an approximately one acre
parcel and construction of four single-family residences. Zone Change Application: Z-89-2.
Address 15347 National Ave. Property Owner: Kosich Brothers. Applicant: Dick
Finnegan,Inc.
The following people from the audience wished to address this issue:
Dewey Kosich, Kosich Brothers Construction, asked that Council move this application
along and not wait for adoption of traffic policy. He agreed to the increase in new traffic
mitigation fees as applied to his project which would be $14,104 instead of $9,000 under the
present fee structure.
Wes Kosich, Kosich Brothers Construction, asked for refund if traffic fees decreased.
No one else from the audience wished to address this issue.
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, to close the public hearing. Carried
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unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Carlson, that the proposed amendment is
consistent with the General Plan and the traffic impact fees on page three reflect the new
and current mitigation fees of $14,104, noting that the density of the resulting development
would still be within that specified in the General Plan and that since the approval by the
Planning Commission was in anticipation of our change in traffic policy that this additional
condition makes the fee similar to what is imposed under the new Traffic Policy. Carried
unanimously.
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NATIONAL AVE CONT.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Carlson, to waive the reading for draft
Ordinance.
Carried unanimously. The Town Clerk read the Title of the draft Ordinance.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Carlson, that Council introduce draft
Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE, NO. FROM R-1:8000 TO R1:8000-
PD. Carried unanimously.
LESTER LANE 155/S-90-25/TREE REMOVAL/HEARING
Mayor Ferrito stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider appeal of decision of the Planning Director in denying a request to remove a Town
protected tree on property in the R1:8000 zone. Architecture and Site Application S-90-25.
Address: 155 Lester Lane. Property Owner: Walter Wade.
Mr. Ventura stated that he holds interest in property that is near by to this parcel and will
therefore abstain.
The following person from the audience wished to address this issue:
Walter Wade, 155 Lester Lane, asked that Council reconsider his request to remove tree
feeling that the Town would be liable should his tree fall.
Bob Bryant, Parks, Forestry and Maintenance Director, spoke in favor of keeping the tree
and to proceed with selective thinning.
Mary Jo Levinger, Town Attorney, addressed the issue of liability for the Town, and State
Government Code Immunity concerning the issuance and denial of permits, stating there
would be no liability to the Town in this instance.
Sara Todd, Jo Drive, spoke in favor of saving the tree.
There was no one else from the audience to address this issue.
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to close the public hearing. Carried
by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Ventura abstained for reason previously stated.
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mayor Ferrito, that Council uphold the Planning
Commission's decision to deny the application to remove the protected tree since the
specimen tree is in excellent health, does not constitute a safety hazard and is not affecting
the adjacent fence and retaining wall. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Ventura abstained.
Consensus motion, that the Department of Parks, Forestry and Maintenance contact PG &
E to see if they will inspect this situation as to its effect on the power lines.
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TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEES/RESOLUTION 1990-144
Mayor Ferrito stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider the establishment of traffic impact mitigation fees and adoption of accompanying
resolution.
The following person from the audience wished to address this issue:
Taylor McCroy, 14 W. Main, requested information on mitigation fees for residential
property.
There was no one else from the audience who wished to address this issue.
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TRAFFIC IMPACT CONT.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Carlson, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Council adopt Resolution
1990-144 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING TRAFFIC
IMPACT MITIGATION FEES. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Ventura voted no stating
certain fees were missing and would like to see them added at this time. Mr. Carlson voted
no stating that these fees discourage all types of development and would like to see fee
structure encourage types of development attractive to Council and fees that would
discourage projects unappealing to Council.
MOTION PICTURE FILMING/POLICE FEES/HEARING
Mayor Ferrito stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider adoption of resolution establishing a schedule of fees for police department
services for motion picture, television, and commercial still photography, and rescinding
Resolution 1990-62, with recommendation to continue this item to July 16, 1990.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Carlson, that Council continue this item to July
16, 1990. Carried unanimously.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed.
Mayor Ferrito requested information regarding the probable length of hearings and whether a
quorum would be present during Council members' vacation times. Consensus that
schedules need to be carefully considered during these vacation weeks.
ANGEL COURT 102/FENCE RELOCATION
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Carlson, that Council authorize Department of
Maintenance to relocate the entire length of the fence, 300 feet, at full cost to the Town of
$3,000. That this be done with full consent, and delineated map, acquired from the owners.
Carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF JUNE 18, 1990
Mr. Ventura requested modification to page 10, Traffic Impacts, to add at the end of
paragraph, .....and would be reason to find that they are a benefit to the Town "providing
they are non-intensive at peak hour traffic periods."
Mr. Ferrito request modification to page 10, Traffic Impacts, to add to his no
vote. ....."simply because they produce sales tax. There may be adverse impacts
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associated with some developments that are not justified by the increase in sales
tax."
Mrs. Benjamin requested correction to page 10, Downtown Parking, to reflect the creative
solution suggested in the report but wait until the new lots are finished before implementing
and that the Chamber and the Downtown Association should work with the merchants and
employees in trying to deal with the problem of parking.
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MINUTES CONT.
Mrs. Benjamin requested page 9, Solid Waste, to reflect in her vote, .....education of the
users of the program "which includes uses for recycled materials, and that the new
rate scale is discriminatory toward people with families and without gardeners."
Mr. Carlson requested correction to page 6, Traffic Impact Policy, to have first consensus
motion include the deletion of the Community Needs Assessment.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Carlson, that Council adopt the minutes of June
18, 1990 as corrected. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 1990
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Carlson, that Council adopt the minutes of June
25, 1990 as submitted. Carried unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Informational report from the Town Treasurer for May 31, 1990, received and filed.
FIRE CODE 1988/INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Carlson, to waive the reading of the draft
Ordinance. Carried unanimously. The Town Clerk read the Title of the draft Ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Carlson, that Council introduce draft Ordinance
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING ARTICLE III OF
CHAPTER 12 OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS TOWN CODE RELATING TO FIRE
PREVENTION AND PROTECTION TO REPEAL THE 1982 UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND
TO ADOPT THE 1988 UNIFORM FIRE CODE, AS AMENDED. Carried unanimously.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/PUBLIC ROAD DELETION/ST. JOSEPH'S HILL OPEN
SPACE
RESOLUTION 1990-146
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Carlson, that Council adopt Resolution 1990-
146 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE GENERAL
PLAN REGARDING TRAFFIC IMPACTS AND THE DELETION OF THE DESIGNATION
OF A PUBLIC ACCESS ROAD THROUGH THE ST. JOSEPH'S HILL OPEN SPACE
PRESERVE. Carried unanimously.
TRAFFIC IMPACT POLICY/RESOLUTION 1990-147
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Carlson, that Council adopt Resolution 1990-
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147 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CONCERNING THE TRAFFIC
IMPACT POLICY. Carried unanimously.
HILLSIDE SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT/PUBLIC ROAD DELETION/ST. JOSEPH'S HILL
OPEN SPACE/RESOLUTION 1990-148
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council adopt Resolution 1990-148
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CONCERNING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE HILLSIDE SPECIFIC PLAN REGARDING THE DELETION OF THE
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HILLSIDE PLAN CONT.
DESIGNATION OF A PUBLIC ACCESS ROAD THROUGH THE ST. JOSEPH'S HILL OPEN
SPACE PRESERVE. Carried unanimously.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS/ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT/INTRODUCTION OF
ORDINANCE
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, to waive the reading of the draft
Ordinance. Carried unanimously. The Town Clerk read the Title of the draft Ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council introduce draft Ordinance
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE RELATING TO TRAFFIC IMPACTS. Carried unanimously.
FORTUNE TELLING BUSINESS/INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Carlson, to waive the reading of the draft
Ordinance. Carried unanimously. The Clerk read the Title of the draft Ordinance.
Mayor Ferrito raised several questions and it was the consensus of Council to continue this
item until further consideration could be given to the draft Ordinance. Carried unanimously.
SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS/GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/RESOLUTION 1990-149
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council make the finding that
General Plan Amendment GP-90-1 is internally consistent with the General Plan, and that
Council adopt Resolution 1990-149 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
REGARDING SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS, which is Alternative #1, in the staff report,
and Council Referral to the Planning Commission on May 7, 1990, requesting amendments
to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance that would allow new Secondary Units in the R-
1D, RM and PD zones on. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Carlson voted no for reasons
stated in previous record and because he favors Alternative #2. Mayor Ferrito voted no for
reasons stated in previous record and because he favors Alternative #3.
SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS/ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council make the finding that
Zoning Ordinance Amendment A-90-1 is consistent with the General Plan. Carried by a vote
of 3 ayes. Mr. Carlson and Mayor Ferrito voted no.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council waive the reading of the
draft Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance. Carried unanimously. The Clerk read the
Title of the draft Ordinance.
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Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council introduce draft
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW NEW SECONDARY UNITS
ONLY IN THE R-1D, RM AND PD ZONES. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Carlson and
Mayor Ferrito voted no.
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CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION 1990-150
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, to make the finding that Zoning
Ordinance Amendment A-90-6 is consistent with the General Plan and that Council waive
the reading of the draft Ordinance. Carried unanimously. The Town Clerk read the Title of
the Ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council introduce the draft Zoning
Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
IN REGARD TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND THE COMPOSITION, POWERS AND
DUTIES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council adopt Resolution 1990-
150 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS TO FORMALLY ESTABLISH
THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE AS AN ADVISORY BODY TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION. Carried unanimously.
Mr. Ventura mentioned for the record that he supported the motion because he thinks it is
important to get started on the historic districts but his reservations regarding the
composition of the committee and its ability to get proper architectural styling in the historic
districts is still a concern.
TOXIC GASES/UNIFORM FIRE CODE AMENDMENT/INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Carlson, to waive the reading of draft
Ordinance. Carried unanimously. The Town Clerk read the Title of the Ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Carlson, that Council introduce draft Ordinance
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF
THE TOWN CODE AND AMENDING THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE
BY ADDING ARTICLE 1988 REGULATING FACILITIES WHERE MATERIALS WHICH
ARE OR WHICH MAY BECOME TOXIC GASES ARE FOUND. Carried unanimously.
Doug Sporleder, Chief of Central Fire District, explained who had been noticed and how this
subject would be handled.
David Gillard, Central Fire District, explained the compressed gas that is used in some pool
facilities to dispense chlorine.
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KNOWLES DRIVE/LEASE OR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Carlson, that Council authorize the Town
Manager to forward a letter to the County of Santa Clara stating the Town's interest in
leasing or purchasing the property. Carried unanimously.
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EARTHQUAKE FUNDS/BASEBALL FUNDS/ALLOCATION OF PRIVATE FUNDS
WILDER AVE 146
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council approve allocation of
private interest earthquake funds as outlined in exhibit 1 of staff report and include the
following 4 amendments to that report: that the first priority given to projects will be one of
safety and the abatement of hazardous conditions; eligibility criteria shall include pre-1941
structures; funding shall include refinancing along with sale or transfer; all applications shall
be held and reviewed at one time after Town has advertised and noticed people of the
availability of these funds. Carried unanimously.
The property at 146 Wilder Ave. will be considered at the same time as the other
applications for these funds are considered.
PROJECT 8805/DOWNTOWN/PARKING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT/LOT 4
HAZARDOUS WASTE REMEDIATION
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council authorize a special
appropriation of $364,000 to cover the expense of removal of the hazardous waste material
and site testing to date, and request that Parking Commission notify the Council as to any
creative ideas they may have to reimburse the Town other than parking revenues. Carried
by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Hamilton and Mayor Ferrito abstained due to a possible conflict of
interest. Carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferrito announced adjournment at 9:45 p.m.
Mary Jo Levinger, Town Attorney, announced that this adjournment will be to Closed
Session at 5:30 p.m., July 9, 1990, to discuss a Personnel item pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957, and Institution of Litigation in regard to Route 85 pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(c). Additionally these same items will be discussed in
Closed Session July 10, 1990, at 6:00 p.m. after adjourning on July 9, to July 10, 1990.
ATTEST:
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Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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