M 08-19-91TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
August 19, 1991
Minutes
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers
of the Town Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 7:57 p.m., Monday, August 19, 1991, in regular
session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton,
and Mayor Brent N. Ventura.
Absent:Eric D. Carlson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
PERSONNEL BOARD/APPOINTMENT
Mayor Ventura announced that no applications had been received for the one vacancy on
the Personnel Board. Council requested that the Clerk re-advertise the opening.
ARTS COMMISSION/APPOINTMENT
Mayor Ventura announced that no applications had been received for the one vacancy on
the Arts Commission. Council requested that the Clerk readvertise the opening.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION/APPOINTMENT
Mayor Ventura announced that no applications had been received for the one vacancy on
the Community Services Commission. Council requested that the Clerk readvertise the
opening.
PARKING COMMISSION/APPOINTMENT
Mayor Ventura announced that two applications had been received from Edward Stahl and
Steve Zientek for the one vacancy on the Parking Commission. Voting was held and both
applicants received two votes. There was a consensus to continue this item to the meeting
of September 3, 1991, for the Council to study the Resolution in order to clarify Council
policy.
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RENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE/APPOINTMENT
Mayor Ventura announced that three applications had been received from Lorraine Hoge,
Lisa Meddows and Jack Cole for the one vacancy on the Rent Advisory Committee. There
was a consensus to continue this item to the meeting of September 3, 1991 for the Council
to study the Resolution in order to clarify Council policy.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed.
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PAYROLL/RATIFICATION/JULY-AUGUST 1991
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council ratify the accompanying
check registers for payroll of July 21 through August 4, 1991 in the amount of $211,356.76
paid on August 9, 1991. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/AUGUST 1991
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council ratify accompanying check
registers for accounts payable invoices in the amount of $450,953.86 paid on August 2nd
and 9th of 1991. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES/ANNUAL REPORT/FISCAL YEAR 1990-1991
Information and Referral Services, Inc. (I&R) submittal of the Los Gatos Rental Mediation
Program Annual Report in conformance with its contract with the Town was received and
filed.
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS/PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that staff draft a Zoning Ordinance
Amendment requiring that directional signs in the public right-of-way be constructed and
erected by the Town at the expense of the applicant. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
Carlson absent.
TRACT 8306/NATIONAL AND BLACKWELL/COMPLETION NOTICE
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council authorize the Mayor to
execute and the Town Clerk to record a Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of Completion
for Tract 8306.Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
MAIN ST E 22/GWEN'S SALON/RED CURB REMOVAL
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council direct staff to remove
about 22 linear feet of red paint on the curbing and replace it with a parking stall. (Mayor
Ventura requested staff to add maps to reports such as this.) Carried by a vote of 4 ayes.
Mr. Carlson absent.
YOUTH SCIENCE INSTITUTE/10 KILOMETER RUN/SEPTEMBER 22, 1991
Informational item notifying Council of proposed event was received and filed.
LIONS CLUB BAR-B-QUE/OAK MEADOW PARK/AUGUST 25, 1991
Informational item notifying Council of proposed event was received and filed.
CLAIM REJECTION/BOB FRISCHE
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council reject the claim of Bob
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Frische filed with the Town Clerk on July 11, 1991. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson
absent.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/REFERRALS TO TOWN ATTORNEY
Informational item received and filed.
YOUTH PARK LEASE/NEW YORK AVE/LEASE
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council refer the Youth Park
Lease to closed session of September 3, 1991. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson
absent.
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HISTORIC INFORMATION WALKS/ANNE BLOOMFIELD
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council sponsor Anne
Bloomfield's historic information walks. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council allow present staff to
retain existing titles and salary ranges; approve in concept new job classifications of Senior
Library Assistant, Library Assistant, and Library Clerk; approve in concept retitling the single
Library Assistant III position, which supervises the circulation unit, to Senior Library
Assistant; and approve in concept setting salary ranges at the existing ranges for Library
Assistants I, II, and III as follows; Senior Library Assistant = Library Assistant III = $1078.40
- 1376.00; Library Assistant = Library Assistant II = $940.00 - 1200.80; Library Clerk =
Library Assistant I = $881.60 - 1125.60. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
LIBRARY PROJECT BUDGET/STATE GRANT APPLICATION
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council ratify library project budget
submitted with the State grant application. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT/FUND TRANSFER
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council approve the request to
disencumber $19,500 from Purchase Order 11292 (6-19-91) to increase the current budget
in Account 010-755-6151. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY/PARKING SPACES/MONTEREY 456/ALMENDRA 322
RESOLUTIONS 1991-184 AND 1991-185
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
184 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS RESCINDING RESOLUTION
1988-119 ESTABLISHING A HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AT 456 MONTEREY
AVENUE. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
185 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ESTABLISHING A
HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE ON MASSOL AVENUE FRONTING 322 ALMENDRA
AVENUE. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
CBDG/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM/RESOLUTION 1991-186
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
186 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SANTA
CLARA AND THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 AND
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AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson
absent.
ARTS COMMISSION/MASTER PLAN/RESOLUTION 1991-187
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
187 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING THE ARTS
COMMISSION MASTER PLAN. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
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PINE AVE 17161/NIELSEN/APPEAL/RESOLUTION 1991-188
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
188 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING AN APPEAL OF
A DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING DEMOLITION OF AN
EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO STORY
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON PROPERTY IN THE R-1:8000 ZONE; ARCHITECTURE
AND SITE APPLICATION S-91-35 (17161 PINE AVENUE/APPELLANT STEVEN W.
MEYERS. OWNER JIM AND CATHY NIELSEN), which incorporates the Council's findings
and decision at its meeting of August 5, 1991.Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson
absent.
REDEVELOPMENT/CONSULTANT SERVICES/MC DONOUGH, HOLLAND AND ALLEN
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION 1991-189
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
189 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT AMENDING AN AGREEMENT WITH MC DONOUGH,
HOLLAND AND ALLEN FOR REDEVELOPMENT LEGAL SERVICES. Carried by a vote of 3
ayes. Mayor Ventura abstained. Mr. Carlson absent.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS/ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT/ORDINANCE 1862
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Ordinance 1862
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE RELATING TO TRAFFIC IMPACTS, which was introduced at the Town
Council meeting of August 5, 1991. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mayor Ventura voted no for
reasons stated in previous record. Mr. Carlson absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
631 UNIVERSITY AVENUE/HANDEL JONES/PLANNING COMMISSION/APPEAL
Mayor Ventura stated that this was the time and the place duly noted for public hearing to
consider an appeal of the Planning Commission decision to uphold the Planning Director's
decision to deny occupancy of a structure located at 631 University Avenue and the finding
that the proposed use is an office use on property in the LM-ZONE. Owner: Handel Jones.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Blaine Fields, representative of Mr. Jones, asked for the hearing to be continued in order to
allow him to present a confidential document showing the payment of sales tax.
Dr. Handel Jones, 631 University Ave., stated that approximately fifty percent of the studies
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are multi-client studies, but estimated that they can only collect sales tax on twenty percent
of the reports because they may only collect sales tax on reports sold inside of California.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to continue this public hearing to the
meeting of September 16, 1991, in order to enable Dr. Jones to submit a confidential
document to the Town Attorney. Carried by 3 ayes. Mayor Ventura voted no because the
hearing was continued once already for the reason of allowing Dr. Jones to submit his
documents, and believed that it should not be continued any longer. Mr. Carlson absent.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
LEOTAR COURT 102/OLIVER AND SUSAN FLACH/FENCING/APPEAL/HEARING
Mayor Ventura stated that this was the time and the place duly noted for public hearing to
consider an appeal of a decision of the Planning Commission denying a request for
permission to increase the height of fencing along the side and rear property lines from six
feet to ten feet on property in the HR-2 1/2 ZONE, variance application V-91-2. Owner:
Oliver and Susan Flach.
There was no one from the audience wishing to speak to the Council on this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to continue this item to the meeting
of September 3, 1991. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
NONCONFORMING PROPERTY USE/PARKING RESTRICTIONS/HEARING
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT A-91-4/INDUSTRIAL WAY
Mayor Ventura stated that this was the time and the place duly noted for public hearing to
consider a recommendation from the Planning Commission for approval of an amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance to modify the regulations for nonconforming uses allowing those
properties that are nonconforming as to parking to continue operating with restrictions.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
David W. Cayton, 14166 Reservation Rd., Salinas, spoke to the council about the
harshness of the restrictions because he believes that he has adequate parking for his
customers.
There was no one else from the audience wishing to speak to the Council on this issue.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to close the public hearing. Carried by
a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council find that the Zoning
Ordinance Amendment A-91-4 is consistent with the General Plan and Downtown Specific
Plan/Hillside Specific Plan (as applicable). Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to waive the reading. The Town
Clerk read the Title of the draft ordinance.
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Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council introduce the draft
Ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS MODIFYING
REGULATIONS FOR NONCONFORMING USES ALLOWING PROPERTIES THAT ARE
NONCONFORMING AS TO PARKING TO CONTINUE OPERATING WITH
RESTRICTIONS. Mr. Blanton stated that if action is not taken tonight the only other
alternative is to abate the business' that are non-conforming. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes.
Mr. Carlson absent.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
VASONA HEIGHTS/300 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD/TRAFFIC IMPACT FEES/SUBDIVISION
AINSLEY DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Ventura stated that this was the time and the place duly noted for public hearing to
consider a recommendation from the Planning Commission for modification to an existing
approved planned development to permit a change in the traffic impact fees to be collected
for a 33 lot residential subdivision on approximately 10.2 acres of property in the R-1:8,000
ZONE, Zone change application Z-86-6B. Property located at 300 Blossom Hill Road.
Property Owner: Vasona Heights.
Mr. Bowman, Planning Director, stated that there was a desk item before the Council, due to
a suggested amendment added to performance standard # 4 to allow it to conform with the
current noise Ordinance.
The following person from the audience spoke to this issue:
Bruce Bowen, Ainsley Development, asked for Council's help in making his project proceed
as soon as possible.
There was no one else from the audience wishing to speak to Council about this issue.
Motion by Mrs Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to close the public hearing. Carried
by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
Motion by Mrs Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council find that the Zone
Change Amendment is consistent with the General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan (as
applicable), and including making the hours of construction consistent with the current noise
Ordinance. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to waive the reading. Carried by a
vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent. The Town Clerk read the Title of the draft ordinance.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council introduce the draft
Ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 1779 RELATING TO TRAFFIC IMPACT FEES AFFECTING ZONE
CHANGE NO. 81 FROM O, R-1:8,000 & RM:5-20 TO R-1:8,000-PD. Carried by a vote of
4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
MINUTES/JULY 15, 1991
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Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council approve the Minutes of
July 15, 1991 as submitted. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
MINUTES/AUGUST 5, 1991
Mayor Ventura requested an additional amendment made to the motion on the Pine Ave.
appeal be included on page six. "....provide additional screening out for the tennis courts
including evergreen landscaping materials."
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MINUTES/AUGUST 5, 1991 CONT.
Mayor Ventura requested a review of page 7 to be sure his "no" votes concerning
handicapped accessibility were in order. These were correct, but the vote on the last motion
was incomplete. That vote, on Resolution 1991-175, should read as follows: "Motion by
Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt the draft Town Council
Resolution 1991-175 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CONCERNING THE UPDATE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE LOS GATOS
GENERAL PLAN, incorporating the required findings for amending the Housing Element.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes." Mr. Carlson absent.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council approve the minutes of
the Minutes of August 5, 1991 as corrected. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson
absent.
HIGHWAY 17/SOUNDWALL AESTHETICS/FARLEY TO LARK
Informational item following up discussion with CalTrans concerning the soundwall and
removal of trees along the freeway. Mayor Ventura will continue communications with
CalTrans.
VINYARD COURT 101/JURMAN/REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
Rubin Jurman, stated that he believes that lights are needed for safety reasons and has
had them in this location for the past twenty years.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council continue this item to the
meeting of September 3, 1991, in order to allow Mr. Jurman to work with the staff to find a
solution pleasing to both the Council and Mr. Jurman. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
Carlson absent.
COLLEGE AVE 131/CLAIM REJECTION/THOMPSON/SEWER LINE BREAK
Earl Thompson, 131 College Ave., explained that there was negligence by the Town
building inspectors so the Council should not reject his claim concerning broken sewer line.
Scott Baker, Director of the Town's Building and Services Department, stated that unless
the break in the line was in the street, the Town does not accept liability.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council continue this item to the
meeting of September 16, 1991, so that Council can examine the Town's policy statements,
and investigate the location of the break. Mr. Attaway requested an on site inspection with
the building director. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
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VASONA HILLS/ASSESSMENT BONDS/LETTER OF INTENT/RESOLUTION 1991-190
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council receive information
regarding the Town's role in assessment bond financing for the Vasona Hills infrastructure
improvements at 300 Blossom Hill Road and that Council adopt Resolution 1991-190
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO SIGN LETTER OF INTENT FOR MUNICIPAL BOND FINANCING FOR
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS VASONA HILLS PROJECT , outlining the
responsibilities and obligations of VSL Corporation, the owners of the Ainsley project, and
the Town. Carried by 3 ayes. Mr. Attaway voted no because he believes there is too much
risk involved, although he expressed his support for the Creek Trail. Mr. Carlson absent.
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NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER/POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to continue this item to the meeting
of October 21, 1991 to have the staff look at the fee schedule and make that schedule and
the waiver policy fair and consistent; and to continue to work with the AA group on this issue.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
COUNCIL RECESS
Mayor Ventura left the dias and returned after the following 2 items were acted upon. (from
9:30 to 9:32)
APPROVAL CONDITIONS/ENFORCEMENT/ZONING/ORDINANCE 1863
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to waive the reading of the proposed
ordinance. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Carlson and Mayor Ventura absent. The Town
clerk read the draft ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to adopt Ordinance 1863 introduced
at the meeting of August 5, 1991 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS MODIFYING THE RULES FOR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND THE
ENFORCEMENT SECTION OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes.
Mr. Carlson and Mayor Ventura absent.
DROP-OFF BOX RATES/SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT/GREEN VALLEY
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to continue this item to September 3,
1991. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Carlson and Mayor Ventura absent.
PLACE FOR TEENS/CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
The following people spoke regarding the Place for Teens.
John Lien, College Ave., stated that he prepared documents for the Council to address the
scale and height of the building. He explained the document which was placed in front of the
Council.
Shala Hruska, 51 University Ave., thanked the Council for their cooperation.
Howard Ananwalt, Teen Place representative, addressed the council about the Traffic
Report.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council approve the conceptual
design for the "Place for Teens" and the proposed height of 21 feet. Carried by a vote of 4
ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to have the Teen Place board work
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with Mayor Ventura and the Town Staff to come up with solutions that comply with what the
Town requires and what the State requires. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES/ANNUAL CONFERENCE/VOTING DELEGATE
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council appoint Mayor Ventura
delegate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Mr. Attaway and Mrs.
Benjamin to serve as dual and alternate representatives. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
Carlson absent.
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SPEED LIMITS/TOWN CODE AMENDMENT/SECTION 16-43.2
Motion by Mrs. Benjmain, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council waive the reading of
draft ordinance. Mrs. Benjamin also stated her concerns about having the speed limit raised
in front of a school but felt that nothing could be done about it. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes.
Mr. Carlson absent. The Town Clerk read the Title of the draft ordinance.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mayor Ventura, that Council introduce Draft
Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING SECTION
16-43.2 OF THE LOS GATOS TOWN CODE FOR ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON
CERTAIN STREETS. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX/TOWN CODE AMENDMENT/SECTION 28-23, ARTICLE IV
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council waive the reading of
draft ordinance. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent. The Town Clerk read the
Title of the draft ordinance.
David Knapp, Town Manager, made a note for the record that this item was mistakenly
referred to in the agenda as Section 28-22 but is in fact Section 28-23.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council introduce Draft
Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING ARTICLE
IV OF CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28-23, OF THE LOS GATOS TOWN CODE RELATING TO
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
COLLEGE AVE 126/EUCLID AVE 24/BENSON/HANNEGAN/RESOLUTION 1991-191
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
The following person from the audience spoke to this issue:
Mr. Matteoni, representing the owners, suggested wording to be used in the revised
Resolution.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council amend the resolution of
reconsideration by changing Item B in "Be it Resolved" from "The Town Council found that
site and application review could address adequately issues related to traffic safety and
neighborhood compatibility by favoring a single story design." to the following: "The Town
Council found that site and application review must address adequately issues
relating to traffic safety and neighborhood compatibility by favoring the
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appearance of a single story design from College Ave, relative to size, height and
or design." Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mayor Ventura voted no foe reasons stated in
previous record. Mr. Carlson absent.
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COLLEGE & EUCLID CONT.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
191 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING AN APPEAL OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENT TO EXCHANGE APPROXIMATELY 1,490 SQUARE FEET OF AREA AT
THE REAR OF EACH PROPERTY AND TO DIVIDE THE PARCEL FRONTING ON
COLLEGE AVENUE INTO TWO LOTS IN THE R-1:8,000 ZONE, SUBDIVISION
APPLICATION M-90-12 AND M-90-12A (126 COLLEGE AVENUE & 24 EUCLID
AVENUE/MIKE GRABILL, ET AL.), which incorporates the Council's findings and decision
of its meeting of July 15, 1991. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mayor Ventura voted no for
reasons stated in previous record. Mr. Carlson absent. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr.
Ventura voted no for reasons stated in previous record. Mr. Carlson absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ventura adjourned this evening's meeting to Closed Session at 10:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kim Kolerus
Deputy Clerk
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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