M 07-20-92TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
July 20, 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 7:42 p.m., Monday, July 20, 1992, in regular
session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton,
Brent N. Ventura and Mayor Eric D. Carlson.
Absent:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
PLANNING COMMISSION/APPOINTMENTS/TERMS OF OFFICE (37.20&46)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council review the composition of
the Planning Commission at the first meeting after the new Town Council members are
seated following the November election. This should be done as a public hearing and the
issue should include the size of the Commission with the possibility of making it smaller.
This due to the fact that the Conceptual Plan Review Committee has been formed and more
responsibility has been given to the Design Review Committee. Opinion was voiced by Mr.
Ventura to not have a Commission smaller than seven members due to desire to see
sufficient public input be retained in the system. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council waive the reading of the
Draft Ordinance. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council introduce Draft Ordinance
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING SECTION 20.20.15
OF THE TOWN CODE SETTING THE COMPOSITION, APPOINTMENT, AND TERMS OF
OFFICE FOR MEMBERS OFF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Carried unanimously.
Mayor Carlson stated that by this action the interviews for Planning Commission vacancies
would not be heard this evening but would be reopened for the new appointment date of
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INTERVIEWS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION & REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY WERE HELD
APPOINTMENT/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE/LEONARD PACHECO (00.20)
Mayor Carlson announced that two applications from Patricia Anderson and Leonard
Pacheco had been received for one vacancy on the Historic Preservation Committee. Voting
was held and Leonard Pacheco was appointed to the position. Term to expire 8/1/96.
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APPOINTMENTS/REDEVELOPMENT/LEE QUINTANA/MORRIS TREVITHICK (000.20)
Mayor Carlson announced that two applications from Lee Quintana and Morris Trevithick
had been received for two vacancies on the Redevelopment Advisory Committee. Council
reappointed Ms Quintana and Mr. Trevithick to the Committee. Terms to expire 8/1/96.
CLOSED SESSION
Kate Anderton, Town Attorney, reported that Council had met in Closed Session prior to this
evening's meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss Pending
Litigation in regards to Town of Los Gatos vs PG&E, Con Agra and Beatrice. There is no
status report at this time.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c), Council met to discuss Initiation of
Litigation regarding City of San Jose Landfill Business License Tax and authorized
participation in a suit with the eleven other affected cities in the County of Santa Clara to
contest the imposition of that increase by the City of San Jose.
PRESENTATIONS FOR YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE TOWN (000.43)
Mayor Carlson made presentations to the following employees of the Town for there many
years of dedication and service. Special recognition and comments of appreciation were
expressed.
MARILYN DILLES - 25 YEARS Mrs. Dilles was in attendance to receive her award and
thanked Council for the recognition.
JEAN KRCIK - 20 YEARS Mrs. Krcik was in attendance to receive her award and thanked
Council for the consideration.
HORACE PETE, JR. - 15 YEARS
HERBERT CHAVEZ - 15 YEARS
8907/8908/9004 PROJECTS/LIVE OAK MANOR/BLOSSOM HILL PARK
BACHMAN PARK/PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT/ROSS RECREATION COMPANY
RESOLUTION 1992-148 (01.35)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council award the contract to
Ross Recreation Equipment Company, Inc. with lowest bid of $132,520. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council adopt Resolution
1992-148 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ROSS RECREATION EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT 8907/8908/9004 - LIVE OAK MANOR, BLOSSOM
HILL PARK, AND BACHMAN PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT. Carried unanimously.
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SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (02.01)
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed.
CODE COMPLIANCE/QUARTERLY REPORT (03.47)
Informational report from the Code Compliance Officer regarding abatement of code
violations was received and filed.
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COUNTY REFERRALS (04.47)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council approve the
recommended action concerning County Referrals:
Projects Inside Urban Service Area:
Referral #Location Applicant Request
Recommendation
4893 14045 Shannon Rd.Hamilton Use Permit/Design Review Approval/ 2 conditions
Carried unanimously.
PAYROLL/RATIFICATION/JULY 1992 (06.V)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council ratify the
accompanying check registers for payroll of June 21 through July 4, 1992 in the amount of
$214,956.59 paid on July 10, 1992. Carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/JULY 1992 (06.V)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council ratify accompanying
check registers for accounts payable invoices in the amount of $470,441.24 paid on July 10
and July 17, 1992. Carried unanimously.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/REFERRALS TO TOWN ATTORNEY (07.47)
Informational item received and filed.
STRATEGIC PLAN/TRAFFIC AUTHORITY/COUNTY REPORT (09.39)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council authorize the Mayor to
sign the attached letter to the Santa Clara County Traffic Authority listing the Town's
comments on the Draft 1992 Strategic Plan. Carried unanimously.
TRAFFIC STUDY/PARR AVE WEST/SCOPE OF WORK (11.39)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council approve the scope of
work proposal for a neighborhood traffic study on West Parr Avenue. Carried unanimously.
CLAIM REJECTION/TERRY MULLANIX (12A.01)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council reject the claim of Terry
Allen Mullanix filed June 18, 1992 with the Town Clerk. Carried unanimously.
CLAIM REJECTION/WILLIAM BACKUS (12B.01)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council reject the claim of
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William D. Backus filed June 19, 1992 with the Town Clerk. Carried unanimously.
TRAILS COMMITTEE/MEMBERSHIP INCREASE/RESOLUTION 1992-132 (13.20)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
132 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING RESOLUTION
1991-223 INCREASING THE NUMBER OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON THE TRAILS
COMMITTEE, and amending terms of offices within this Resolution to begin February 1st of
the year. Carried unanimously.
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RENT MEDIATION/BMP PROGRAM/AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION 1992-133 (14.19)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
133 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE: 1) AMENDMENT TO MARCH 1, 1988, AMENDMENT TO
SEPTEMBER 6, 1983, AGREEMENT WITH INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES,
INC., FOR IMPLEMENTING THE RENT MEDIATION PROGRAM; AND, 2)
AMENDMENT TO JULY 1, 1991, AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY HOUSING
DEVELOPERS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE BELOW MARKET PRICE HOUSING
PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 1992-1993. Carried unanimously. Mr. Ventura abstained from
section one of the two agreements.
RED CROSS/EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY FUNDS/RESOLUTION 1992-134 (15.13)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
134 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE
ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN
NATIONAL RED CROSS FOR DISASTER RELIEF. Carried unanimously.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION/WILLIS CORROON/RESOLUTION 1992-135 (16.10)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
135 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH WILLIS CORROON
FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION OF THE TOWN'S WORKERS'
COMPENSATION PROGRAM. Carried unanimously.
DISABILITY/LIFE INSURANCE/UNUM INS. CO./RESOLUTION 1992-136 (17A.12)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
136 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO SIGN AGREEMENTS WITH UNUM FOR SHORT TERM AND LONG
TERM DISABILITY AND LIFE INSURANCE. Carried unanimously.
DENTAL PROGRAM/DELTA CARE PMI/RESOLUTION 1992-137 (17B.12)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
137 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH DENTAL PLAN OF CALIFORNIA.
Carried unanimously.
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LOS GATOS CREEK TRAIL/8606 PROJECT/MONTE SERENO/RESOLUTION 1992-138
(18.25)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
138 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTE SERENO AND
THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOS GATOS CREEK
TRAIL -PROJECT 8606. Carried unanimously.
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UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEE/RESO 1992-139 (19.05)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
139 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CONTINUING FEES, RATES
AND CHARGES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES, GENERAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
LIBRARY, PARKS, FORESTRY AND MAINTENANCE, PLANNING, POLICE AND
AMENDING CERTAIN FEES FOR BUILDING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT. Carried unanimously.
SANTA ROSA HEIGHTS/TRACT 8400/SHANNON RD 14615/RESOLUTION 1992-140
OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT/ASSESSMENT RATE (20.33)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to adopt Resolution 1992-140
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LEVYING THE AD VALOREM
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 2. Carried
unanimously.
PARKING/LOT 4/NOTICE OF SALE/RESOLUTION 1992-141
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION/LEASE FINANCING (21A.35)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
141 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPROVING PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SALE,
OFFICIAL BID FORM, AND NOTICE OF INTENTION FOR THE PARKING LOT 4
FINANCING, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF CERTAIN
LEASE FINANCING DOCUMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN
ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO. Carried unanimously.
PARKING/LOT 4/CONSTRUCTION/RESOLUTION 1992-142
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (21B.35)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
142 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CONSENTING TO
FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION BY THE LOS GATOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARKING LOT 4 PROJECT. Carried unanimously.
SPECIAL EVENTS/ORDINANCE 1907 (22.46)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Ordinance 1907
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS REGULATING SPECIAL EVENTS.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mayor Carlson abstained.
SIGN REGULATIONS/ORDINANCE 1908 (23.46)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Ordinance 1908
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE SIGN
ORDINANCE IN THE TOWN CODE TO REGULATE EVENT SIGNS. Carried by a vote of 4
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ayes. Mayor Carlson abstained.
WATER SHORTAGE/REDUCTION OF USE/ORDINANCE 1909 (24.46&37)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Ordinance 1909
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF
A CONDITION OF WATER SHORTAGE AND PROVIDING FOR MANDATORY
REDUCTIONS IN AND SPECIFIED PROHIBITIONS OF WATER USE AND REPEALING
ORDINANCE 1848. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mayor Carlson abstained.
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HEARINGS
TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEES/HEARING (25.39)
Mayor Carlson stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider adoption of resolution revising Town-wide traffic mitigation fees.
The following person from the audience spoke regarding this subject:
Beverly Bryant, Executive Director of NAIOP, association for commercial real estate
developers in the valley, requested that Council not initiate this fee structure at this time and
wait for further input and observe the progress of other cities in this particular area. She
mentioned the encouragement of business and economics in a repressed financial
environment and asked that the fees not be implemented at this time.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council table this item for three
months (amended to January of 1993) until other cities have made decisions concerning
congestion management and Council has time to cooperative actions from other
communities due to the fact that action on this item at this particular time may have adverse
impacts on the business community at a time when the Town is trying to encourage
economic activity. Motion failed by a vote of two ayes. Mayor Carlson, Mr. Attaway and Mr.
Ventura voted no.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Carlson, that item B in the resolution be lowered
from a fee of $600 to $400 for commercial uses. Motion failed with 2 ayes. Mr. Attaway,
Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Blanton voted no.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council continue this item to
September 7, 1992, giving time for Mr. Ventura and Mr. Attaway to meet with the business
community. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to reopen this public hearing to
September 7, 1992. Carried unanimously.
MAIN STREET W 131/RANKIN BUILDING/LE BOULANGER/APPEAL/HEARING (26.09)
Mayor Carlson stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
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consider appeal of a decision of the Planning Commission to approve 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.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
MAIN STREET/LE BOULANGER/CONTINUED
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Dave Wilson, 14370 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga, representing the owners of the Rankin Block
Building, discussed the traffic mitigation fee and requested a waiver of the $15,000 mitigation
fee. Spoke of the improvement of a public building as it is an already existing structure in the
Downtown Historic District; the proposed tenant is an already established tenant in the
Downtown area and is therefore not a new retail use; and the substructure of the building
has existing need of improvement on Town's public property which owner's are accepting
financial responsibility for.
John Lien, 196 College Ave. due to the exceptional nature of this project he asked that
Council consider taking exceptional action.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to waive the traffic mitigation fee in this
very particular instance, due to the social benefit this restored building will have on the Town
in general. Mr. Carlson agreed with the stipulation that Council take action to allow itself to
waive the fees for historically significant buildings. This motion failed for lack of a vote and
continuation of this item.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council continue this item to
September 7, 1992, and allow deferment of traffic fee payments on earthquake damaged
historical buildings until Council's further action on the matter. Carried unanimously.
TOURNEY ROAD 4/ANNEXATION/RESOLUTION 1992-143/HEARING (27.04)
Mayor Carlson 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 Tourney Road 4.
Mayor Carlson noted that there was no one from the audience to speak to this issue, nor
were any protests filed regarding the annexation.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs.Benjamin, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
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Motion by Mr. Ventura seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
143 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
MAKING A FINDING ON THE VALUE OF WRITTEN PROTESTS FILED AND NOT
WITHDRAWN AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS TOURNEY ROAD 4 TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS.
Carried unanimously.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
WEED ABATEMENT/TAX ASSESSMENT/HEARING/RESOLUTION 1992-144 (28.27)
Mayor Carlson stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider and confirm report and assessment on abatement of weeds within Los Gatos and
adopt 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.
There was no one from the audience to address this issue.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
144 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 1992-93.
Carried unanimously.
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1/RESOLUTION 1992-145 (29.04)
Mayor Carlson stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider protests and to confirm the diagram and assessment and levy assessment for
landscaping and lighting assessment district number one for fiscal year 1992-93.
There was no one from the audience to address this issue.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
145 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CONFIRMING DIAGRAM
AND ASSESSMENT, AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS IN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93. Carried unanimously.
MODERN TRANSIT SOCIETY/TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY/PRESENTATION (08.39)
Alvin Spivak, 1913 Quebec Way, San Jose, President of The Modern Transit Society,
addressed transportation issues in the Santa Clara Valley and requested Council's support
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in an environmentally sensitive program in lieu of the "Transit Now" measure to be on the
November ballot.
Motion by Mr. Carlson that Council support alternative ballot measure "A", superior
alternative to the one previously supported by Council, with the inclusion of the Vasona
Corridor and the 85 Corridor as high priority items. Failed for lack of second.
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MODERN TRANSIT CONT.
Council's previous decision of May 18, 1992, to support creating a County Transportation
Authority does not need to be reaffirmed.
MINUTES OF JULY 6, 1992 (30.V)
Request from Mrs. Benjamin that the rationale behind the decision on page 5, motion at the
bottom of the page regarding Deborah Gabris' property at 112 University Ave, be reflected in
the minutes. Mr. Ventura requested the same, and also asked that Ms Gabris' name be
spelt correctly throughout the document.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council accept the Minutes of
July 6, 1992 as amended. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson abstained.
DESIGN GUIDELINES/RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL (31.47)
John Spaur, 1184 Longfellow Ave., Campbell, representing the Los Gatos Chamber of
Commerce, would like to have the opportunity to review the document with staff and share
comments with membership before action is taken.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to amend draft resolution that reads
"the guidelines should not be meant to discourage unique and innovative design solutions" to
a positive statement such as "these guidelines will allow unique and innovative design
solutions". This to be done by staff in such a way as to not jeopardize the Town's status with
the Department of Interior. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Ventura abstained.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to continue this item to August 17,
1992, and to advertise the issue as a public hearing in the local paper. Carried unanimously.
RENT INCREASES/MOBILE HOME PARKS (32.16)
Mayor Carlson stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider developing
vacancy control provisions and evaluating the Town's current rent mediation ordinances.
The following people spoke in favor of retaining the urgency ordinance at this time so as to
have time for further review of the present Town Code and for the opportunity to have legal
advise on the issue. Rents not to increase or be allowed to increase at this time.
Jourdan Clish, 14685 Oka Rd., #52
Melvin Woodall, 5510 Clover Crest Dr., San Jose, owner os space #51
Jack Jones, 484 Woodland Ave., #45
Mary Alice Blice, 484 Woodland, #43
Bill Kraus, 484 Woodland, #17 presented documentation for the record to be given to
Council and staff.
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Jack Cole, 14685 Oka Rd., #53
Clovis Mirassou, 5496 Amby Dr., San Jose, owner of Bonnie View Mobile Home Park.
Suggested that the Rent Advisory Committee had been meeting for some time and have
come to the conclusion that the present ordinance does the job for all concerned. He claims
the situation at the specific mobile home park in question is the issue, and not the present
ordinance.
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RENT ORDINANCE CONT.
Motion by Consensus that Council instruct staff to prepare a report for Council's
consideration on August 17, 1992, to extend the present urgency ordinance. Mr. Blanton
and Mr. Ventura will form a sub-committee which will meet with any concerned citizens and
the rent advisory committee before the next Council meeting. The committee will identify the
issue and a public hearing will be scheduled. Carried unanimously.
FARMER'S MARKET/SPECIAL EVENT (33.43)
The following people from the audience addressed Council concerning the issuance of a
Farmer's Market Special Event Application.
Richard Jones, 173 Maricopa, owner of "The Good Earth" health food store on Main.
Spoke of the store's 25 year commitment to organic produce, and requested that Council
limit the sale of organic produce at the proposed farmer's market.
Richard Majors, 2426 Lascar, owner of "Olive Barrel" would like to see some concern for
the established businesses in Town who are here year round and have a high overhead as
opposed to those who come sporadically and do not have the same fees. He is in favor of
the market if it is specifically run by the owners of the farms but not if it is run by retailers who
have not grown the produce.
Brad Honholt, representing the Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Council had
requested response from their membership on this issues and only Safeway had responded
as against the proposal due to the competitive aspects.
Joe Hargett, representing the Business Improvement District, feels that the market would
lend to the ambiance of the downtown community, as an asset for residential and business
constituents alike.
Melanie Defe, applicant for permit, 227 Wilder, expressed the desire to see this market be
a central gathering event for the social benefit of the community and requested Council's
support in the granting of the permit for at least this season.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to grant the permit for operation of a
farmers' market to the applicants at this time, and other individuals may also apply if there
are subsequent applications for similar enterprises. Motion to also include the stipulation that
the grower of the produce or a designated representative be the party displaying the
merchandise and handling the transaction. Carried unanimously.
TOWN FIRE CODE/ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION (34.13)
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Mayor Carlson stated that this was the time and place duly noted for consideration of the
introduction of the draft ordinance adopting the Town Fire Code.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to waive the reading of the draft
ordinance. Carried unanimously. The Town Clerk read the title of the draft ordinance.
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TOWN FIRE CODE CONT.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council introduce Draft
Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING,
RESCINDING AND ADDING SECTIONS TO CHAPTER 9 OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
TOWN CODE RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION REGULATIONS
AND ADOPTING THE 19912 UNIFORM FIRE CODE WITH 1991 STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AMENDMENTS. Carried unanimously.
RAIL TRANSPORTATION ACT/PROP 155/BOND ACT/RESOLUTION 1992-146 (35.38)
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Carlson, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
146 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS SUPPORTING
PROPOSITION 155 (THE $1 BILLION BOND ACT FOR RAIL TRANSPORTATION.
Carried unanimously.
CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE/RESOLUTION 1992-147 (36.20)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-
147 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ESTABLISHING THE
CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS AN ADVISORY BODY TO
THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Carried unanimously.
LEXINGTON RESERVOIR/HIGHWAY 17/INTERCHANGE & FRONTAGE ROAD (10.38)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council accept the report on the
Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Highway 17 Interchange and Frontage Road
Project at Lexington Reservoir with the consensus of Council that none of the growth
inducing options are acceptable in consideration of the extreme traffic impacts that will result
on the streets of Los Gatos. That the interchange should serve the Old Santa Cruz Road as
Well As the Bear Creek Road vicinity and be accessible to both with one overpass or
underpass as three or four of the options are now defined. The least sensitive to the needs
of Los Gatos appears to be option number 6. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mayor Carlson
and Mr. Ventura voted no since they are not in favor of alternative number 6 which has the
most environmental impact upon the Town of Los Gatos.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, at 10:11 p.m., to adjourn this evening's
meeting to July 27, 1992, at 4:45 p.m., for a joint study session and field trip with the
Planning Department followed by a Closed Session meeting at Town Hall. Carried
unanimously.
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Los Gatos, California
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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