M 08-05-91TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN
COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
August 5, 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 7:55 p.m., Monday, May 7, 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.
COUNCIL ON AGING/APPOINTMENT
Mayor Ventura announced that one application had been received for the vacancy on the
Council on Aging Commission. Voting was held and Betty Nash was appointed to a three
year term on the Council.
ARTS COMMISSION/COMMENDATION/ETHEL WORN
Mayor Ventura made a presentation to Ethel Worn for her years of service and exemplary
work on the Arts Commission.
9201 PROJECT/ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING/BID AWARD
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council award the bid to
Jennings Contracting for Annual Street Resurfacing, in the total amount of $176,200.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed.
COUNTY REFERRALS
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council approve the
recommended action concerning County Referral: Inside Urban Service Area: 4949-31-54-
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91V/ 16330 Camellia Terrace/ Belden/ Variance/ Recommendation: Denial. Carried by a
vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT
Informational report regarding activity of Planning Commission and Department was
received and filed.
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COUNCIL CALENDAR OF MEETINGS
Informational item presenting future Town Meetings for Council and other Town Boards and
Commissions was received and filed.
PAYROLL/RATIFICATION/JULY 1991
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council ratify the accompanying
check registers for payrolls of 6/23/91-7/6/91 Paid on 7/12/91, 7/7/91-7/20/91 Paid on
7/26/91, and POA Uniform Allowance Paid on 7/19/91, in the amount of 457,668.07. Carried
by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/JULY 1991
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council ratify accompanying
check registers for accounts payable invoices in the amount of 720,154.21, paid on 7/12/91,
7/19/91, and 7/26/91. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
3 MASSOL COURT/COMPLETION NOTICE
Motion by Mr. Blanton, 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 3 Massol Court. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
SAN BENITO 615/COMPLETION NOTICE
Motion by Mr. Blanton, 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 615 San Benito Avenue (Subdivision Application M-90-4). Carried by a vote of 4 ayes.
Mr. Carlson absent.
COLLEGE AVE 155/COMPLETION NOTICE
This item was removed from the agenda as requested in staff desk item 8c.
SOUTH BAY CABLEVISION/1990 ANNUAL REPORT
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council accept Annual Report
from South Bay CableVision (SBCV). Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
DAMMIT RUN/AUGUST 17, 1991
Informational Report concerning the Annual Dammit Run to be held August 17, 1991 was
received and filed.
CLAIM REJECTION/LESLIE WOOLEY/LORA DILL
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council reject the claims of
Leslie Wooley and Lora A. Dill filed with the Town Clerk on July 9, 1991. Carried by a vote
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of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
TEA/TOWN EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION/MOU/RESOLUTION 1991-166
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
166 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AND
TOWN EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION (TEA). Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson
absent.
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POA/POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION/MOU/RESOLUTION 1991-167
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
167 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AND
POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (POA). Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson
absent.
SANTA CRUZ N 453/APPEAL/UPTON/RESOLUTION 1991-168
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
168 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING APPEAL OF
DIRECTOR OF BUILDING SERVICES' DECISION TO REQUIRE ACCESSIBILITY
FEATURES, which incorporates the Council's decision of its meeting of July 15, 1991.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
UNIVERSITY AVE 237/APPEAL/HERNANDEZ/RESOLUTION 1991-169
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
169 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING APPEAL OF THE
PLANNING DIRECTOR AND DIRECTOR OF BUILDING SERVICES' DECISION DENYING
THE DEMOLITION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DAMAGED BY THE OCTOBER
17, 1989 EARTHQUAKE IN THE R-1D-LHP ZONE, ARCHITECTURE AND SITE
APPLICATION ES-91-49, which incorporates the Council's decision of its meeting of July
15, 1991. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
SANTA CRUZ AVE N 41/CORMACK/LOS GATOS THEATRE/RESOLUTION 1991-170
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
170 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING REPAIR AND
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS TO AN EARTHQUAKE DAMAGED COMMERCIAL
BUILDING IN THE C-2 ZONE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION EU-79-5A,
ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPLICATION ES-91-41, which incorporates the Council's
decision of its meeting of July 15, 1991. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
SB 376/TOBACCO CONTROL/RESOLUTION 1991-171
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-171
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OPPOSING SENATE BILL 376.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
ZONING ORDINANCE/APPROVAL/A-91-6/INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council introduce Draft
Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS MODIFYING THE
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RULES FOR THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND THE ENFORCEMENT SECTION OF
THE ZONING ORDINANCE. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
COMMENDATION/RENEE ROURKE/RESOLUTION 1991-172
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
172 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS COMMENDING RENEE
ROURKE FOR 18 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Carried
by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
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VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Norm Mateoni, requested that the council reconsider the adoption of Resolution 1991-165,
so the language can be reexamined. He asked the council to agendize this request at the
council meeting of August 19, 1991.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin to modify the wording of the
Resolution,
according to the motions made at the time the Resolution was passed. Carried by a vote of
4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
LOMA ALTA/PETITION/TRAFFIC STUDY/HEARING
Mayor Ventura stated that this was the time and the place duly noted for public hearing for
consideration of petition by residents of Loma Alta Avenue for implementation of added
traffic measures.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Suzanne Allayaud, 180 Loma Alta Avenue, stated she believes that the staff report
prepared for the Council is not acceptable to the residents of Loma Alta Avenue, for the
reason that the survey conducted should have been conducted only on Loma Alta Avenue
and not on surrounding streets. She beleives two (2) stop signs are needed at the
crossroads of Alta Heights and Cross.
Dick Gains, 340 Johnson Avenue, expressed his concern for the Loma Alta problems
because those problems also affect Johnson Avenue. He suggested using speed bumps to
solve the problems on Loma Alta Avenue, and Johnson Avenue.
Barbara McMurray, 211 Loma Alta, questioned the Council about how much more building
is going to be allowed in this area, and stated her support for the idea of using planter boxes
as brought up by Mr. Attaway.
Ted Scurose, 188 Loma Alta Avenue, stated that he believes that most of the violations
occur during non radar enforced hours. He recommends that a stop sign be placed at the
Alta Heights crossroad.
Gloria Edwards, 256 Loma Alta, agrees that stop signs are needed to guarantee the safety
of the residents, but does not agree with Mr. Scurose's comment that most of the violations
occur during the night time hours. She believes the problem is at all hours of the day.
There was no one else from the audience wishing to speak to this issue.
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Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to close the public hearing. Carried
by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that two (2) stop signs be placed at
the crossroads of Alta Heights and Cross, and that the issue come back to Council in nine
(9) months to see if the stop signs are working effectively. Staff recommended increased
radar implementation. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
WEED ABATEMENT/ASSESSMENT CHARGES/RESOLUTION 1991-173/HEARING
Mayor Ventura stated that this was the time and the place duly noted for public hearing for
the consideration and confirmation of report and assessment on abatement of weeds within
Los Gatos, and adoption of Resolution approving report describing parcels of real property,
and showing amount of weed abatement charges to be collected on the tax roll of the Town
of Los Gatos.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to close the public hearing for the
consideration and confirmation of report and assessment on abatement of weeds within Los
Gatos. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
173 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING REPORT
DESCRIBING PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY, AND SHOWING AMOUNT OF WEED
ABATEMENT ASSESSMENTS TO BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN
OF LOS GATOS IN THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1991-
1991. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
PINE AVE 17161/APPEAL/NIELSEN/MEYERS/HEARING
Mayor Ventura stated that this was the time and the place duly noted for the public hearing
for the appeal of the Planning Commission decision at 17161 Pine Avenue.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Steven Meyers, 108 Calfhill Court, appellant, stated he believes the Planning Commission
decision should be reversed because the neighbors and nearby residents of Mr. & Mrs.
Nielsen were not notified that the construction at 17161 Pine Avenue included the installation
of a lighted tennis court. He believes the issues of neighborhood compatibility were not
adequately addressed.
Jim Nielsen, 17161 Pine Avenue, owner, believes the Planning Commission sufficiently
covered all of the issues of the demolition and construction. He would like to have lights on
his tennis court to use during the prime hours of the winter season, and would probably not
proceed in installing a tennis court if the council grants the appeal and doesn't let him also
install lights for that court. Mr. Nielsen assured the Council that the tennis court is not for
use in the late hours of the night and the noise level will not violate the Town Noise
Ordinance.
Charles Stewart, 100 Calfhill Court, expressed his concern about the tennis court lighting.
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He stated that if the lights are allowed to remain, more pine trees should be added for
screening on the Nielsen property at the fence line.
There was no one else in the audience wishing to speak to this issue.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to close the public hearing of the
appeal of 17161 Pine Avenue. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
PINE AVE. APPEAL CONT.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council uphold the decision of the
Planning Commission, and deny Mr. Meyers appeal of 17161 Pine Avenue. Mrs. Benjamin
added her request that the maker and the second send the plans to the Parks Forestry and
Maintenance Department to have them provide additional screening out for the tennis courts,
including evergreen landscaping materials. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
TRAFFIC IMPACT/ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT A-91-3
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION 1991-174/HEARING
Mayor Ventura stated that this was the time and the place duly noted for public hearing to
consider an amendment to the Town Zoning Ordinance.
No one from the audience spoke to this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to close the public hearing of Zoning
Ordinance Amendment A-91-3. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council find that the proposed
Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the General Plan. Carried by a vote of 4
ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council waive the reading of the
proposed Ordinance. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent. The Senior Deputy
Clerk read the Title of the proposed Ordinance.
Motion by Mrs Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council introduce Draft
Ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO TRAFFIC IMPACTS. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes.
Mr. Carlson absent.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
174 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CONCERNING THE TRAFFIC
IMPACT POLICY. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mayor Ventura voted no because he feels
that by adopting this Resolution the council will loose the ability to regulate, consider, and
mitigate the cumulative impacts of small projects. Mr. Carlson absent.
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HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY/GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/RESOLUTION 1991-175
ENHANCED LIVABILITY/RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS/RESOLUTION
1991-176/HEARING
Mayor Ventura stated that this was the time and the place duly noted for public hearing for
the public hearing of an amendment of the Town's Housing Element of the General Plan,
(section GP-91-1), and adaptability and accessibility requirements for enhanced livability
features for residential developments.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY CONT.
The following person from the audience spoke to this issue:
Jim Lewis, 156 Vista Del Monte, asked the Council to take into consideration a previous
Resolution 1981-216 encouraging the elimination of barriers to the physically handicapped
persons, and suggested that the Town include a list of possible requirements submitted by
him, in the Resolution before the Council tonight.
There was no one else from the audience wishing to speak to this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to close the public hearing of the of
the Amendment of the Housing Element of the General Plan, and enhanced livability
features for residential developments. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council delete the requirement
that levers be placed on doors instead of knobs. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mayor
Ventura voted no because he feels that levers should be placed on bathroom doors. Mr.
Carlson absent.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt the draft Town
Council Resolution 1991-176 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
REGARDING ENHANCED LIVABILITY FEATURES, incorporating the required findings for
enhanced livability features for residential developments. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes.
Mayor Ventura voted no. Mr. Carlson absent.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council find that the General
Plan Amendment to the Housing Element is internally consistent with the General Plan.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council find that the Housing
Element Update is in substantial compliance with Section 65350 et. seq. of the Government
Code. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
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. Calson absent.
MINUTES OF JULY 15, 1991
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Council referred back to Clerk for review and corrections.
TOWN TREASURER/JUNE 30, 1991
Informational report submitted by the Treasurer to the Council for the month of June 1991,
received and filed.
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ANNEXATION/PROTEST FINDINGS/RESOLUTIONS 1991-177 through 1991-181
LOS GATOS BLVD. # 12/ANNEXATION/RESOLUTION 1991-177
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
177 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING THE
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS LOS GATOS
BOULEVARD NO. 12 TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
Carlson absent.
SHANNON ROAD # 18/ANNEXATION/RESOLUTION 1991-178
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
178 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS MAKING FINDINGS ON
THE VALUE OF WRITTEN PROTESTS FILED AND NOT WITHDRAWN IN CERTAIN
INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS SHANNON ROAD NO. 18 TO THE TOWN
OF LOS GATOS ORDERING THE ANNEXATION SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION BY THE
VOTERS, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION, DETERMINING THE QUESTION TO BE
SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS, REQUESTING THAT THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY CLERK OR REGISTRAR OF
VOTERS TO CONDUCT THE ELECTION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
TOWN CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE AND TAKE STEPS NECESSARY FOR THE
ELECTION. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
LA RINCONADA # 5/ANNEXATION/RESOLUTION 1991-179
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
179 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS MAKING A FINDING ON
THE VALUE OF WRITTEN PROTESTS FILED AND NOT WITHDRAWN AND
TERMINATING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY
DESIGNATED AS LA RINCONADA NO. 5 TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Carried by a
vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
BLOSSOM HILL MANOR # 5/ANNEXATION/RESOLUTION 1991-180
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
180 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS MAKING A FINDING ON
THE VALUE OF WRITTEN PROTESTS FILED AND NOT WITHDRAWN AND
TERMINATING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY
DESIGNATED AS BLOSSOM HILL MANOR NO. 5 TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
BLOSSOM HILL MANOR # 6/ANNEXATION/RESOLUTION 1991-181
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
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181 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS MAKING A FINDING ON
THE VALUE OF WRITTEN PROTESTS FILED AND NOT WITHDRAWN AND
TERMINATING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY
DESIGNATED AS BLOSSOM HILL MANOR NO. 6 TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT/RESOLUTIONS 1991-182 & 1991-183
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
182 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS MODIFYING RATES FOR
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, approving residential rates at $5.86 per can per
month effective November 1, 1991, to include collection of HDPE plastic. Carried by a vote
of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
Phil Couche, a representative from Green Valley, explained the different proposals for
mixed paper recycling to the Council.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
183 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS MODIFYING RATES FOR
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, approving commercial rates at 10.5 percent as
proposed, and to institute white paper recycling in all the schools and look at providing a
white paper bin at the recycling center for commercial use. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes.
Mayor Ventura voted no because he would like to see the mixed paper proposal
implemented as soon as possible. Mr. Carlson absent.
Dennis Varni, representative of Green Valley, stated that by changing the current 10 month
spread increase it will be difficult to remain competitive.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to continue the drop-off-box rates to
the August 19, 1991 Council Meeting. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Attaway voted no.
Mr. Carlson absent.
A PLACE FOR TEENS/CONCEPTUAL DESIGN/REFERRAL OF LEASE
John Lien, 196 College Avenue, architect for the Teen Center, spoke to the Council about
the proposed height of the building, and how significant it is that the building remain that
height. He took the Council through the process that helped him arrive at the proposed
design. He submitted several drawings to the Council in attempt to show how tall the
building will look and how much of it will be seen from New York Avenue.
Motion by consensus, to bring this item back to Council on the meeting of August 19,
1991,
and to plan a field trip for the Council, to the site of the proposed building.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council refer the lease
agreement to the closed session of August 19, 1991. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
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Carlson absent.
MILES AVE 41/MARIA'S BERRY FARM/RESIDENCE AND WATER TOWER
TOWN SERVICE CENTER
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council approve the suggested
site placement of the Maria's Berry Farm at the Miles Avenue Service Center. Carried by a
vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
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HIGHWAY 17/FARLEY TO LARK/SOUND WALL
Motion by consensus, that the sound wall design is not acceptable, and to refer this item
back to staff to come back to Council in two (2) weeks.
LOS GATOS CREEK TRAIL
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, for conceptual approval of the Los
Gatos Creek Trail. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson absent.
COUNCIL REPORTS
VASONA CORRIDOR
Mayor Ventura expressed his desire for a light rail station in Los Gatos. He asked for the
support of the Council to take this idea to the Committee meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ventura announced the adjournment of this evening's Council meeting at 10:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kim Kolerus
Deputy Clerk
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MarLyn J. Rasmussen
Senior Deputy Clerk
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