M 06-24-91TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
June 24, 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 7:53 p.m., Monday, June 24, 1991, in adjourned
regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton (arrived at 8:34 p.m.),
and Mayor Brent N. Ventura.
Absent:Eric D. Carlson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION
Katherine Anderton, Town Attorney, reported that Council had met in Closed Session prior to
this evening's meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to discuss Acquisition
of Property for New Library Site. There is no report from that discussion at this time.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b), Council met to discuss Threatened
Litigation regarding Housing Development-West Parr Avenue. There is no report from that
discussion at this time.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Council met to discuss Labor Relations.
Council did not discuss this item.
CERRO VISTA/TRACT 7613/COMPLETION NOTICE
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council authorize the Mayor to
execute and the Town Clerk to record a Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of Completion
for Tract 7613-Cerro Vista. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Blanton and Mr. Carlson
absent.
FUND TRANSFER/CIP/LIBRARY PROJECT
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council approve the following
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transfer of funds between the CIP accounts: $400 form 014-470-8201 (trenching); $6,500
from 014-470-8204 (boundary map); $250 from 014-470-8212 (geotechnic evaluation);
$5,285 to 014-470-8205 (contingency); $1,865 to 014-470-8213 (consultant). There is no
net impact on the CIP. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Blanton and Mr. Carlson absent.
SERVICE FEES/RESOLUTION 1991-138
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
138 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING RESOLUTION
1991-94 REGARDING THE TOWN'S SERVICE FEES. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr.
Blanton and Mr. Carlson absent.
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PUBLIC SECTOR CONSULTANTS/AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION 1991-139
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
139 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC SECTOR CONSULTANTS.
Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Blanton and Mr. Carlson absent.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT SERVICES/AGREEMENTS/RESOLUTION 1991-140
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
140 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDIES. Carried by a
vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Blanton and Mr. Carlson absent.
9201 PROJECT/ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING/RESOLUTION 1991-141
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
141 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 9201 ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING. Carried by a
vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Blanton and Mr. Carlson absent.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Blossom Hill #5
John Warnick, 15558 Linda Ave., requested information regarding the protests filed prior to
the new hearing date of July 15, 1991.
HEARING
BLOSSOM HILL MANOR #6/ANNEXATION/HEARING
Mayor Ventura stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider protests concerning the annexation of inhabited territory to the Town of Los Gatos
known as Blossom Hill Manor #6
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Edward Wark, 15646 Longwood Drive, spoke against the annexation.
Joel Newman, 15740 Cherry Blossom, was not in favor of the annexation and asked for
information on police response.
Dick Jurgens, 15811 Cherry Blossom, not in favor of annexation due to problems with
obtaining a variance.
David Akers, 16561 Oleander, feels there would be problems with obtaining building
permits.
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Herbert Traylor, 16330 Lavender Lane, did not wish to be in the Town due to the higher
fees.
Robert Stinson, 15659 Cherry Blossom, would like to be shown the value of annexing.
Donald Tsusaki, 16157 Roseleaf Lane, asked to serve on a committee with
Councilmembers to analyze the value of annexation and to list the benefits and costs and do
some basic marketing.
Carolyn Ramsay, 16230 Jacaranda Way, would prefer to pay library fees and no be
annexed.
David Hampton, 15586 Gardenia Way, if the Town can show that it is an overall benefit to
the county residents to be annexed he may be in favor of the process.
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HEARING
BLOSSOM HILL MANOR #6 CONT.
Speakers continued:
Larry Hinkle, 16489 Camelia Terrace, asked for assurance that his building permit with the
county would still be valid at the time of annexation.
Mr. Blanton arrived at 8:34 p.m.
Ida Heyman, 16130 Lilac Lane, would appreciate the opportunity to be able to work on a
committee which would help analyze the costs and establish benefits for the residents.
Debbie Tsusaki, 16157 Roseleaf Lane, is concerned about the number of young families
who are planning on remodeling their homes having additional costs for permits and fees
when they come for their building permits.
Ted Burggraff, 16311 Lavender Lane, asked that this hearing be continued further than
July 1st so that the residents would have a chance to attend the neighborhood meeting
before they had to submit their protests.
Michelle Breslin, 16240 Jacaranda Way, asked about the elections and the time that the
annexation would go into effect.
Sue Shoff, 16200 Escobar, asked if there would be minutes of the neighborhood meeting.
A. W. Northam, 15832 Longwood Drive, asked that all residents be notified of the
neighborhood meeting, and asked for information on the gas tax distribution.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council continue this hearing to
July 15, 1991 and plan a neighborhood meeting prior to the close of the hearing. Carried by
a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council hold a neighborhood
meeting at Blossom Hill School on July 8, 1991 at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., in order to discuss tax
and revenue issues and specific services and their costs in relation to the contemplated
annexations. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
COUNCIL RECESS
Mayor Ventura declared a short recess at 9:05 p.m. Council was called back to order at 9:10
p.m.
LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION STUDY
Mayor Ventura opened this item on the Library Reclassification Study to discussion from
those in the audience.
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The following people spoke to this issue:
Carol King, 128 Potomac Drive, spoke of the significant reorganization of the library causing
the current ability to interchange job functions to cease.
Myrna Shiraev, 133 Hollycrest Drive, spoke of working in the library for ten years and the
community involvement felt in keeping this job.
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LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION CONTINUED
Speakers continued:
Rose-Marie Murphy, 17640 Vineland Ave., Monte Sereno, spoke of the wider scope of
duties expected of assistants and the interest this generates in their job and the performance
levels that are broadened by these expectations, and requested the term Library Assistant
be maintained, that a paraprofessional ladder be established to encourage advancement,
and unbenifited hours scheduled to become benefited positions.
Lois Mallison, 120 Mary Way, 20 year resident, spoke about the uniqueness of the Los
Gatos Library and its proven success.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to return this item to staff in order to
work with the employees to arrive at a mutual agreement between the employees and the
staff on the issues under discussion. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
PARR AVE W 634/HOUSING DEVELOPMENT/RESOLUTIONS 1991-142 AND 1991-143
INTRODUCTION OF ZONE CHANGE 0RDINANCE
Mayor Ventura stated that this was the time and place duly noted for Council to consider a
change of zone to permit the construction of a 68 unit multiple family development, day care
facility, the relocation of the rear property line, and demolition of an existing single family
residence.
The following people addressed this issue:
Fran Wagstaff, Mid Peninsula representative, explained the marketing criteria associated
with the project giving priority to those who live or work in the community, and is willing to
make this a condition of approval. The project is also willing to contribute $20,000 toward
traffic mitigation associated with the project development.
Matthew Schwartz, Mid Peninsula representative, states that the development is willing to
decrease the density from 68 units to 64 units thereby decreasing the overall mass.
Mrs. Benjamin reported that she and Mr. Attaway had met, along with Planning Director
Lee Bowman and Town Manager David Knapp, with representatives from the City of
Campbell, Mayor Mike Kotowski, Councilmember Barbara Conant, Director of Planning
Steve Piasecki, Traffic Engineer Gary Kruger, Campbell City Manager Tom Frutchey, to talk
about issues raised by the City of Campbell and residents. Campbell supports low cost
housing, are impressed with Mid Peninsula housing projects, understood that Los Gatos did
have other below market price housing and ordinances to support the concept, and was
planning for more of same in the near future. In cooperation with Campbell, Los Gatos would
continue to work with their staff in mitigating the traffic on Parr Ave. and parking would be
addressed cooperatively.
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Lee Bowman, Town Planning Director, expanded on the meeting with Campbell stating that
Mayor Kotowski was concerned with revised access review by Campbell staff, feeling that
these alternatives were not as good as the original proposal that had been presented. The
traffic report did not address the potential for cut through traffic nor does it address
development anticipated in that area, but the total increase on Parr due to this project will
only be 3%. Land use designations for Campbell and Los Gatos do not coincide and cause
some problems regarding traffic impact which could be addressed and mitigated. Pedestrian
safety and the need for additional sidewalks was addressed along with the need to keep the
speed on Parr at the
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posted level. Additional demand on public services such as police and fire was discussed.
This project should include all the latest technology in fire prevention and fire suppression
techniques. Parks in Campbell and Los Gatos could be mutually supportive. Parking needs
and density of project was discussed. Campbell has been in receipt of plans and referrals
from the beginning of this project with responses from the City. There are critical dates
associated with this development in regard to the funding sources, and it must move along at
this time. The City of Campbell and Town of Los Gatos need to work together to address
these issues and meet the needs of their consituents on an ongoing basis.
Mr. Attaway discussed traffic flow, safety issues regarding the use of Dardinelli Lane and
after further analysis the realization that the original proposal was the most logical and safe.
The Town is trying its best to meet the fair share housing requirements as mandated by the
State. It's a rare case where the land is available, the financing is available, and the
contributions are made by all aspects of government; City, County and State. Access to
transportation corridor is available due to the fact that Town cannot take access from private
owner unless within a redevelopment area; Town tried alternative access to this project and
was unsuccessful; after exhausting all alternatives the Town needs to lead in providing
housing for low and moderate income families.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
142 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING THE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 64 UNIT MULTIPLE FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT AND DAY CARE CENTER FACILITY AT 634 WEST PARR AVENUE, as
Attachment 5 of the staff report dated June 17, 1991 and amended to delete all reference to
68 units and to substitute 64 units. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
143 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DETERMINING THE
ACCEPTABILITY OF THE TRAFFIC IMPACTS OF A 64 UNIT MULTIPLE FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT AND DAY CARE CENTER FACILITY, APPROVING THE RELOCATION
OF THE REAR PROPERTY LINE, AND PERMITTING DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF A ZONE
CHANGE, as Attachment 6 of the staff report dated June 17, 1991 and amended to delete
all reference to 68 units and to substitute 64 units. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson
absent.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to waive the reading of the Draft
Ordinance. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent. The Town Clerk read the title
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of the Draft Ordinace.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council introduce Draft Ordinance
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 85 FROM R-1:8 AND "O" TO "O-PD",
which incorporates the following amendments to Attachment 7 of the staff report dated June
17, 1991: delete all reference to 68 units and substitute 64 units; Add 6A. The applicant
shall provide
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$20,000 for traffic mitigation in the immediate area of the project site. The fee will be due
and payable prior to issuance of the first building permit; Add 6B. The applicant shall
establish a system of priorities for those who live and/or work in the Town of Los Gatos.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
PARKING LOT 4/STATUS REPORT
Informational report to Council updating the development of Lot 4 was received and filed.
Mr. Attaway stated for the record that he was disappointed that the project was forestalled
and would like to see it go forward with all haste to meet the new proposed deadlines.
Mark Linder, Assistant Town Manager, explained the bioremediation efforts and the bids
that had just been received. There is hope that the Town would have a bid acceptance
report by July 1st or at the latest by July 15, 1991.
RESTORATION PROGRAM/URGENCY ORDINANCE 1860
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council waive the reading of the
Draft Ordinance. 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 adopt Ordinance 1860
entitled, URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS REESTABLISHING
THE LOS GATOS RESTORATION PROGRAM FOR THE REPAIR, RESTORATION AND
RECONSTRUCTION OF STRUCTURES DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE OCTOBER 17,
1989 EARTHQUAKE. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adjourn this evening's
meeting at 10:42 p.m. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
ATTEST:
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Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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