M 07-06-92TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JULY 6, 1992
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 7:30 p.m., Monday, July 6, 1992, in regular
session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Steven Blanton, Joanne Benjamin, Randy Attaway, Brent Ventura
Absent:Mayor Eric Carlson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (0.10)
Town Attorney, Kate Anderton, stated that Council had met in Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9c initiation of litigation there is no further report related to
that matter at this time.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6b - accepted Personnel Board action on a
disciplinary appeal.
PRESENTATION/ARTS COUNCIL/SANTA CLARA COUNTY (00.43)
Council presented Commendations to Barbara Beerstein and John Snelham with the Arts
Council of Santa Clara County. Last year approximately 4,826 Los Gatos residents or 18%
of Los Gatos were season subscribers or contributors to ten of the arts fund organizations.
nearly
9301/PROJECT/ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING (01.35)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway that Council award the low Bid for
Project 9301-Annual Street resurfacing to Graham Contractors, transfer $122.00 in funds
from the Annual Sidewalk Reconstruction Budget to the Annual Street Resurfacing Budget
and adopt Resolution 1992-117 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH GRAHAM CONTRACTOR
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT 9301-ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING.
Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
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SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (02.01)
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING DEPARTMENT/MONTHLY STATUS REPORT
(03.47)
Informational report regarding matters completed by June 16, 1992, or scheduled for future
Development Review Committee and Planning Commission consideration.
COUNCIL CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (04.10)
Informational report regarding the Council meeting schedule for July and August, 1992.
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PAYROLL/RATIFICATION/JUNE 1992 (05.V)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council ratify the accompanying
check registers for payroll of June 6, through June 20, paid on June 26, 1992 in the amount
of $225,675.50 Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/JUNE 1992 (06.V)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council ratify accompanying check
registers for accounts payable invoices in the amount of $514,798.54 paid on June 12, June
19, June 26, and June 30, 1992. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
BUDGET/FUND TRANSFERS/PLANNING CPI/SALARIES AND BENEFITS (07.06)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council approve the transfer of
funds from the Planning Department's Capital Account to Salaries and Benefits Account to
reinstate funding to maintain two word processing positions in the Planning Department at
full time. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
EXPANSION/URBAN SERVICE AREA/WOOD ROAD/BLACKBERRY HILL ROAD (09.47)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council direct staff to include the
Wood Road area with the Blackberry Hill Road area when expanding the Urban Service
Area Boundary and that Council accept the property owner's offer to pay for the expenses of
expanding the Urban Service Area Boundary. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
BOTTLE BILL/PRESIDENT BUSH/CONGRESS/LETTER (10.07)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council authorize the Mayor to
sign and forward a letter supporting the Bottle Bill (H.R.4343 and S.2335) to President Bush
and Congress. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
CLAIM REJECTION/JOYCE STALIE (11.01)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council reject the claim of Joyce
Stalie filed with the Town Clerk on June 4, 1992. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson
absent.
CAMINO DEL CERRO, 16035/WILFRED W. CARSTENS/REVISED RESOLUTION/DENYING
APPEAL/APPROVE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (12.09)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt a motion to
reconsider resolution 1992-115 adopted on June 15, 1992 and that Council adopt Resolution
1992-118 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS REVISING
RESOLUTION DENYING APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR PROPERTY IN
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THE R-1:20,000 ZONE; SUBDIVISION APPLICATION M-77-5B Carried unanimously.
Mayor Carlson absent.
COMMENDATION/TOWN EMPLOYEE/MARILYN DILLES/25 YEARS (13A.43)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
119 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS COMMENDING MARILYN
DILLES FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
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COMMENDATION/TOWN EMPLOYEE/JEAN KRCIK/20 YEARS (13B.43)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
120 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS COMMENDING JEAN KRCIK
FOR 20 YEARS OF SERVICE. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
COMMENDATION/TOWN EMPLOYEE/HORACE PETE, JR/15 YEARS (13C.43)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
121 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS COMMENDING HORACE
PETE, JR. FOR 15 YEARS OF SERVICE. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
COMMENDATION/TOWN EMPLOYEE/HERBERT CHAVEZ/15 YEARS (13D.43)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
122 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS COMMENDING HERBERT
CHAVEZ FOR 15 YEARS OF SERVICE. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)/COMMUNITY GRANT
AGREEMENT/STANDARD FORM/AMEND CDBG/AMEND LETTER OF AGREEMENT (14.19)
Motion by Mr.Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-123
entitled RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING STANDARD
FORMS: 1)COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK (CDBG) AGREEMENT; AND
2)COMMUNITY GRANT AGREEMENT; AND 3)AMENDMENT OF CDBG AGREEMENT;
AND 4)AMENDMENT OF COMMUNITY GRANT AGREEMENT; AND 5)LETTER OF
AGREEMENT FOR USE WITH TOWN GRANT RECIPIENTS . Carried unanimously. Mayor
Carlson absent.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)/COMMUNITY
GRANT/AMENDMENTS/NON-PROFIT AGENCIES (15.19)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
124 entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH FY 1992-93 NONPROFIT GRRANTEES.
Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
SECOND AMENDMENT/AGREEMENT/COUNTY/HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
COLLECTION PROGRAM (16.07)
Motion by Mr.Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-125
entitled RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA FOR PARTICIPATION IN A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
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COUNTY-WIDE AB 939/IMPLEMENTATION FEE/AGREEMENT (17.07)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
126 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR A COUNTY-WIDE AB 939 FEE
Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
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LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.1/ANNUAL REPORT
(19.04.30)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1992 -
127 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DIRECTING THE FILING
OF AN ANNUAL REPORT FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 1 Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
PREFERENTIAL PARKING/CONSOLIDATION (20.42)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
128 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS PROHIBITING PARKING
EXCEPT BY PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMIT ON PORTIONS OF CERTAIN PUBLIC
STREETS, DEFINING TERMS AND FEES FOR OBTAINING PERMITS AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTIONS 1983-4, 1983-76, 1983-87, 1985-7, 1985-85, 1986-32, 1989-186, 1989-
208, AND 1990-215 Carried three ayes. Mr.Ventura abstained. Mayor Carlson absent.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
POLICE RESPONSE
Bill Quigley, 103 Belridge Drive, Los Gatos. Mr. Quigley is concerned that the Police
Department is not getting enough money to properly protect the citizens of Los Gatos. His
home was broken into and it was not until the following Monday that he was able to contact
the detective who took the report. He is concerned that there is too much money spent on
administration costs and not enough on the basics to safeguard the citizens.
Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Attaway indicated their compassion as both had experienced a
robbery at their homes. Mrs. Benjamin indicated that the Council would continue trying to be
efficient even though the State keeps whittling away at our funds. Council asked that the
Town Manager meet with Mr. Quigley and address the overhead costs and show him the
comparisons with other cities.
HEARINGS
SPECIAL EVENTS(continued from 6/1/92)/ ZONING AMENDMENT/FARMERS MARKET
(21.46)
Vice Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider an amendment to ordinance related to zoning regulations concerning special
events. Zoning Ordinance Amendment A-92-5 and consideration of introduction of
ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance regulation of temporary signs for events and
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amending the Special Events Ordinance for consistency with the Zoning Ordinance and to
permit a regularly scheduled Farmer's Market.
Vice-Mayor, Joanne Benjamin, asks if there are any questions from the staff or anyone from
the audience who wished to speak to this matter. There was no one who wished to speak to
this issue.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Ventura, to close the Public Hearing. Carried
unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
SPECIAL EVENTS CONT.
Motion by Mr.Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway to find the zoning ordinance
amendments consistent with the General Plan of the Downtown Specific Plan. Carried
unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
Motion by Mr.Blanton, seconded by Mr.Ventura to wave the reading. Carried
unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent. The Clerk read the title.
Motion by Mr.Blanton, seconded by Mr.Attaway to introduce the ordinance. Carried
unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Ventura to wave the read of the ordinance
amending Zoning Ordinance regulation of temporary signs for events and amending the
Special Events Ordinance for consistency with the Zoning Ordinance and to permit a
regularly scheduled Farmer's Market. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent. The
Clerk read the title.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Ventura to introduce the ordinance. Carried
unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
MAIN STREET W 131/RANKIN BUILDING/DAVE WILSON/RESTAURANT/LE BOULANGER
TRAFFIC MITIGATION FEES (22.09)
Vice Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for a public hearing
to consider approval or a request for the operation of a restaurant within the Rankin Block
Building in the C-2-LHP zone, conditional use permit U-92-5, property located at 131 West
Main Street. Property Owner, Dave Wilson, et al, applicant: Le Boulanger, Inc. Appellant:
John Lien.
Vice-Mayor Benjamin indicated that the appellant, John Lein, has asked for this matter to be
continued until July 20, 1992. There was no one to speak on the issue.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Attaway to reset for a public hearing on July 20,
1992. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
UNIVERSITY AVENUE, 112/REFUND/APPLICATION FEES/DEBORAH GABRIS (08.09)
Deborah Gabris, 381 Johnson Ave. Ms. Gabris indicated that she had met with Planning
Director Lee Bowman to review the drawings of her home and the surrounding homes. She
then spent approximately $2,000.00 on architect fees to ensure that her application would be
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acceptable. At the development review board there was no objection to the plans, however,
the planning department found an ordinance that would violate her expansion. The
ordinance can not be changed. Ms. Gabris indicated that Mr. Bowman apologized for the
misunderstanding about the ordinance and indicated that he would recommend that a 100%
refund be given to her. However, Mr. Bowman did indicate that this would require Council
action.
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UNIVERSITY AVE. CONT.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council refund 100 percent of
the application fee, or two-thousand dollars ($2,000.00) to Deborah Gabris as permitted by
Town Resolution 1992-34. Mrs. Benjamin felt that the $2,000.00 should be reimbursed
because the ordinance that denies the project had been unknown to staff until this time, and
no other project of this type had come before staff in the past to cause review of the
ordinance. Ms. Gabris paid for the permit in good faith, and the Town accepted the payment
in good faith being unaware of the ordinance. Mr. Ventura felt that the misunderstanding
concerning the ordinance should not cause Deborah to lose her $2,000.00 application fee.
Mr. Ventura wanted it noted for the record that he would not be in favor of changing the
Ordinance but did think it was fair, in this case, to return 100% of Ms. Gabris application fee.
Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE/LOS GATOS TRAILS COMMITTEE (18.20)
Ms. Benjamin stated that item 18, which was pulled from the consent agenda, would be
heard at this time.
Sherri Walter 16345 L.G. Blvd. Ms. Walter asked that this item be pulled because she
feels that the Bicycle Advisory Committee should be separate from the Trails Committee.
Mrs. Benjamin indicated that a totally separate committee would incur additional
administration costs and this is why the Council was considering a joint venture. The Trails
Committee would add new members with specific interest in bicycle riding. Mr. Ventura also
supports Mrs. Benjamin's proposal and feels that the ultimate goals are similar in providing
public access for recreational purposes through public right of ways and easements in the
hillsides.
Adu Bagley, Chairman of the Trails Committee, 15235 Karl Ave. Los Gatos. indicated
that the Trails Committee, with the help of a subcommittee of cyclists, could accomplish the
job that is required. She indicated that there were avid bicyclists already on the Trails
Committee. However, she is not opposed and welcomes additional members.
Michael LaRocca, Director of Parks/Forestry/Maintenance, indicated that the Trails
Committee now has nine members and that it would be advisable to increase the Committee
by two members rather than one or three.
Motion by Mr.Ventura, seconded by Mr. Attaway that we solicit applicants, via the normal
prescribed process, to add two members to the Trails Committee. Carried unanimously.
Mayor Carlson absent.
David Lavern, 44 Woodland, Los Gatos. Mr. Lavern indicated that he is a part of the
mountain bike team with D.A.R.T. and he would assist in getting information to cyclist who
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might be interested in applying for the Trails Committee.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution
1992-129 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DESIGNATING THE
LOS GATOS TRAILS COMMITTEE AS THE BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
Mr. LaRocca indicated that staff would come back to Council with a Resolution amending the
number of persons on the Trails Committee.
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MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 1992 (23.V)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council approve the Minutes of
June 15, 1992 as submitted. Carried 3 ayes, Mr. Ventura and Mayor Carlson absent.
TREASURERS REPORT OF MAY 31, 1992 (24.V)
Treasurer's Report of May 31, 1992 was received and filed.
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT/15% WATER REDUCTION (25.37)
Vice-Mayor Benjamin asked for questions. There were none.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to waive the reading. Carried by three
ayes. Mr Ventura and Mayor Carlson absent. The Clerk read the title.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr Attaway to introduce an Ordinance entitled
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A
CONDITION OF WATER SHORTAGE AND PROVIDING FOR MANDATORY
REDUCTIONS IN A SPECIFIED PROHIBITIONS OF WATER USE AND REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 1848. Carried 3 ayes. Mr. Ventura and Mayor Carlson absent.
RENT INCREASES/RESCIND ORDINANCE 1906/CLARIFY CRITERIA (26.16)
Mrs Benjamin asked if there were any questions or if there was anyone in the audience who
wished to address this issue. Mr. Ventura asked if there was anything about vacancy control
in the ordinance. Town Attorney, Katherine Anderton, affirmed that there was nothing about
vacancy control in the ordinance before Council.
Jack Cole, 14685 Oka, Road Los Gatos. Mr. Cole does not support the proposed change
in Ordinance 1906 because he feels there should not be a compromise. He does not think
the draft ordinance is an improvement over the current ordinance.
Mary Alice Blice, 484 Woodland, #43, Los Gatos . Ms Blice stated that she has lived in
her mobile park since 1958 and there have been five owners. She indicated that there had
been no major rent increase due to pass throughs until the present owners purchased the
property.
Mrs. Benjamin asked if there were any additional questions. Mr. Blanton stated that there
were several legal questions in a situation like this. The Town Attorney stated that the threshold
test was whether or not the property owner can secure a fair and reasonable return on
investment. She believes the ordinance is structured to provide effective criteria for review if a
tenant objects to a rent increase. It establishes a system for review and analysis. Mr. Ventura
and Mr. Blanton would like to see this matter continued so that he could meet with tenants and
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hear their concerns.
Deborah Gabris, 381 Johnson Ave, Los Gatos. Stated that she also owns a home in the
mobile home park. She believes that seniors can't move their homes easily and as a result
they are caught paying the increase in rent. Ms. Gabris does not support the ordinance unless it
can be modified. She believes that mobile park homes built before 1978 can not be legally
moved, and because of that, many senior citizens will become homeless.
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RENT INCREASES CONT.
Town Attorney, Katherine Anderton, specified that the proposed ordinance amendment
clarifies that increased cost of debt service, attributable to purchase of mobile homes, would
be transferred to occupants of the rented coaches. All other costs of debt service would be
equally divided among all mobile home spaces. Also, if the market did not support
increasing the rent on a unit where the park owner owned the coach and the space, the
market would make it impossible for the owner to increase that spaces rent.
Harriet Shuel, Executive Director of Information and Referral Services. Ms Schuel stated
that the ordinance has been developed on a number of testimonies from a variety of people.
Ms. Shuel feels the Rent Advisory Committee is confused by Council's delays in acting. Ms.
Shule asked the Council to give the Rent Advisory Committee credit for trying to come up
with an ordinance that is fair and reasonable for everyone. She believes that some renters
feel that any increase in rent is excessive if they have a limited income. However the owners
need to receive a return on their fair market value.
David Lavern, 484 Woodland, Los Gatos. Mr. Lavern is concerned with the upkeep and
maintenance of the park. He wonders how the maintenance will change with a new owner,
and he questions if the renters could afford to keep the maintenance up. He believes that the
owner will increase and pass through the cost of operation.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Ventura to continue this matter until July 20,
1992. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent. Mr. Blanton asked to be included in any
meetings regarding this subject.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Ventura to authorize the Town Attorney to retain
legal counsel with mobile home expertise to assist in developing vacancy control provisions
and evaluating the Town's current rent mediation ordinances. Carried unanimously. Mayor
Carlson absent.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT RATES/AMENDMENT (27.07)
Vice Mayor Benjamin asked if there were any questions of staff.
Mr. Blanton asked if the increase per can, was a total reflection of the new San Jose
Business Tax. Town Manager, David Knapp, indicated that it is a 13 1/2% increase with 11%
of that attributed to the San Jose Business Tax.
John Snelham, 247 Old Adobe Road, Los Gatos . Mr. Snelham stated that he is pleased
with the progress that the Town is making with the Green Valley franchise. He feels that
service levels may have to change in order to keep a long term steady rate. The franchise now
reflects a line item budget with no further profit on the pass through. The budget is now a "stand
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alone" budget for the next year and Green Valley understands what the Town is accomplishing.
Phil Couchee, Green Valley Disposal, 573 University Avenue, Los Gatos. Indicated
that revenues must cover services that are being offered. Green Valley's present budget
was proposed under a "cost recovery" year. This means that Green Valley now assumes all
responsibility for cost over runs. They are now incurring the $10.00 San Jose Business Tax
and the proposed rate change, incorporates that fee.
There was no one else wishing to speak to this matter.
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SOLID WASTE RATES CONT.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to adopt Resolution 1992-130 entitled
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS MODIFYING RATES FOR SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
CHARTER OAKS/OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE/AGREEMENT (28.27)
Vice Mayor Benjamin invited comments from the audience.
Thelma Spaziani, 204 Willow Hill Court, Los Gatos. Ms. Spaziani is a member of the
Charter Oaks Townhouse Association and the Association would like to be sure that the
areas are defined and that they would be able to work with the Town in planting the area.
She is concerned about the traffic and requested that signs be installed. The Association
would also like to keep the signs at the two parking lots on the eastern section.
Vice Mayor Benjamin recommended that there be some dialogue on Item 3 between the
Town's Planning Department and the Charter Oaks Association.
Niki Clapp, 108 Terri Hill Court, Los Gatos. Requests that bicycles stay on the trails and
that the access be limited to the existing trails rather than all over the bank. Staff indicated
that the Town had the same goals. The Association is also concerned about overnight or
extended parking problems and if that should happen, the residents may request Preferential
Parking during the night hours.
There was no one else wishing to speak to this matter.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Ventura, to authorize staff to revise Charter
Oaks Open Space Maintenance Agreement. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to consider the possibility of installing
signs from the north end of the trail near Charter Oaks Drive to allow people to know where the
trail is. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
Motion by Mrs Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to direct the staff to work with the
Charter Oaks Townhouse Association to explore the possibilities of making Charter Oaks
Drive in the parking lots private. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
LIGHTING/LANDSCAPE/MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (28A.27)
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to approve the annual report for
Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson
absent.
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Vice-Mayor Benjamin advised the council to take the desk item home and study it.
The Manager indicated that adjustments can be made in the future.
Motion by Mr.Ventura, seconded by Mr.Attaway, to adopt Resolution 1992-131 entitled
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF ITS INTENTION TO ORDER
IMPROVEMENTS TO LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
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COUNCIL REPORTS/COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE (29.10)
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr.Attaway, to approve the Revised 1992-93 Town
Council Meeting Schedule. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
Council agreed to cancel the meeting of August 3, 1992.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Mr. Blanton spoke on the County Solid Waste Management Commission regarding the
problems with landfill sights. The Commission is exploring the possibility, within the next five
years, of having "garbage police" to see what can be recycled. He indicated that he was not
in favor of this proposal.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr.Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adjourn this evening's
meeting at 10:45 p.m. Carried unanimously. Mayor Carlson absent.
ATTEST:
MarLyn J. Rasmussen
Executive Assistant
Senior Deputy Clerk
Camille McGrail
Deputy Clerk
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